Area light source structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides an area light source structure and a refrigerator. The area light source structure comprises an area light source, a support and an auxiliary fixing piece. The support is stacked relative to the area light source, the support is provided with a groove-shaped part, the area light source is inserted into the groove-shaped part in parallel in the length direction of the support, and the support is further provided with an avoiding notch and a clamping rib arranged in the avoiding notch. The auxiliary fixing piece is used for fixing the area light source and the support and comprises a fixing part and a buckling part, the fixing part is fixedly connected with the area light source, and the buckling part right faces the avoiding notch and is clamped to the clamping rib in a sliding mode in the length direction of the support. The fixing operation of the area light source structure is simple and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a refrigeration system, and more particularly, to a surface light source structure and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With economic development, various types of refrigerators have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. As refrigeration equipment that maintains a constant low temperature, refrigerators play an indispensable role in modern life. A refrigerator is a consumer product that keeps food and other items at a constant low temperature. The refrigerator is equipped with components such as a compressor and heat exchanger to achieve cooling.

[0003] Nowadays, many intermediate freezers prefer to use surface light sources for lighting, which not only has a larger luminous area and better lighting effects, but also helps to improve the overall grade of the refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a surface light source structure and a refrigerator, and the fixing operation of the surface light source structure is simple and convenient.

[0005] Specifically, this application is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0006] One aspect of the present application provides a surface light source structure, comprising

[0007] Area light source;

[0008] A bracket is stacked relative to the surface light source, the bracket is provided with a groove portion, along the length direction of the bracket, the surface light source is parallelly inserted into the groove portion, and the bracket is further provided with an avoidance notch and a clamping rib provided in the avoidance notch;

[0009] The auxiliary fixing member for fixing the surface light source to the bracket includes a fixing portion and a snap portion. The fixing portion is fixedly connected to the surface light source. The snap portion faces the avoidance gap and is slidably snapped onto the snap rib along the length direction of the bracket.

[0010] Optionally, the avoidance gap includes at least a first avoidance gap, and a limiting member is also provided at the first avoidance gap. The limiting member is connected to the bracket, and the limiting member can rebound along a direction perpendicular to the bracket. Along the direction in which the surface light source is inserted into the groove-shaped portion, the limiting member abuts against the top of the snap portion.

[0011] Optionally, the bracket is provided with guide ribs along the length direction of the bracket, the guide ribs are arranged on both sides of the fixing portion, and the fixing portion is slidably engaged with the bracket along the guide ribs.

[0012] Optionally, the fixing portion is a strip structure extending along the length direction of the surface light source, and the fixing portion is provided with a slot, which is inserted into the side of the surface light source.

[0013] Optionally, the surface light source and the card slot are bonded together by double-sided tape.

[0014] Optionally, the avoidance gap further includes a second avoidance gap and a third avoidance gap, and the snap portion includes a first snap portion and a second snap portion, the first snap portion is snapped into engagement with the first avoidance gap, and the second snap portion is snapped into engagement with the second avoidance gap.

[0015] Optionally, the auxiliary fixing member is an aluminum member.

[0016] Optionally, the bracket is an air duct bracket.

[0017] Another aspect of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising any of the above-mentioned surface light source structures.

[0018] Optionally, the refrigerator further includes an inner liner structure, the inner liner is provided with an installation opening, and the surface light source structure is installed in the installation opening.

[0019] The present application provides a surface light source structure and a refrigerator. The installation process of the surface light source structure of the present application is as follows: first, the surface light source and the auxiliary fixing member are fixed to each other through a fixing part. Then, the surface light source and the auxiliary fixing member are stacked and placed on one side of the bracket. The snap part of the auxiliary fixing member is aligned with the avoidance gap and placed in. Then, the snap part and the snap rib are brought close to each other and snapped together. During this process, the surface light source and the bracket are relatively translated. While the snap part is connected to the snap rib, the surface light source is also in the process of being plugged into the groove portion on the bracket. When the snap connection is completed, the surface light source is also plugged into the groove portion. Currently, the commonly used method of fixing the surface light source to the bracket is generally to fix it with a decorative strip or screws. The surface light source structure provided by the present application can also realize the fixing of the surface light source on the bracket. In fact, it is achieved through a sliding snap connection process. The installation process only requires the surface light source and the bracket to be slidably snap connected to complete the fixation. The operation is simple, the alignment is easy, and the installation process can be simplified. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a surface light source structure shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 1 is a front view schematic diagram of a surface light source structure shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a groove portion according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 is a partial schematic diagram of a cross-section of a surface light source structure shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pre-assembly of a buckle portion and a snap rib according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 1 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a buckle portion and a snap rib according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the back of a surface light source structure shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 8 1 is a schematic diagram of a first avoidance gap shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of pre-assembly of a first avoidance notch and a buckle portion shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first avoidance notch and the buckle portion shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a surface light source structure shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A partial schematic diagram of

[0032] Figure 13 1 is a partial schematic diagram of an auxiliary fixing member shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Schematic cross-section of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application (or "implementation methods") will be described clearly and completely herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present application are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a surface light source structure. The present application provides a surface light source structure, including a surface light source 100, a bracket 200 and an auxiliary fixing member 300, wherein the auxiliary fixing member 300 is used to fix the surface light source 100 on the bracket 200. The bracket 200 is stacked relative to the surface light source 100, that is, stacked together in parallel. Figure 2 、 Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 , Figure 2 This is a frontal schematic diagram of the surface light source structure. Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cross section of the groove part. Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of a cross-section of the surface light source structure. The bracket 200 is provided with a groove 210, the opening of which is parallel to the length of the bracket 200. Along the length direction y of the bracket 200, the surface light source 100 is inserted parallel to the groove 210. The arrangement of the groove 210 restricts the movement or tilting of the surface light source 100 in the direction z away from the bracket 200, as well as its movement along the length direction y of the bracket 200.

[0036] The bracket 200 is also provided with an avoidance notch 220 and a snap-fit ​​rib 230 provided in the avoidance notch 220. The notch area of ​​the avoidance notch 220 is larger than the area occupied by the snap-fit ​​rib 230. The auxiliary fixing member 300 includes a fixing portion 310 and a snap-fit ​​portion 320. The fixing portion 310 is fixedly connected to the surface light source 100. The method of fixed connection is not limited here. The fixing portion 310 fixes the auxiliary fixing member 300 relative to the surface light source 100. The snap-fit ​​portion 320 is opposite to the avoidance notch 220, and along the length direction of the bracket 200, the snap-fit ​​portion 320 slides and snaps into the snap-fit ​​rib 230.

[0037] Combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pre-installation of the buckle part and the clamping rib. Figure 6The figure is a schematic diagram of the installation of the snap-on portion and the snap-on rib. The auxiliary fixing member 300 snaps the surface light source 100 onto the bracket 200. The installation process is as follows: first, the surface light source 100 and the auxiliary fixing member 300 are fixed to each other via the fixing portion 310. Then, the surface light source 100 and the auxiliary fixing member 300 are stacked and placed on one side of the bracket 200. The snap-on portion 320 of the auxiliary fixing member 300 is aligned with the avoidance notch 220 and placed inside. Then, the snap-on portion 320 and the snap-on rib 230 are brought close to each other and snap-on together. During this process, the surface light source 100 and the bracket 200 are relatively translated. While the snap-on portion 320 is connected to the snap-on rib 230, the surface light source 100 is also in the process of being inserted into the groove portion 210 on the bracket 200. When the snap-on connection is completed, the surface light source 100 is also inserted into the groove portion 210. Currently, the commonly used method of fixing the surface light source to the bracket is generally to fix it with decorative strips or screws. The surface light source structure provided in the present application can also realize fixing the surface light source on the bracket. In fact, it is achieved through a sliding and snapping process. The installation process only requires sliding and snapping the surface light source 100 and the bracket 200 to complete the fixation. The operation is simple, easy to align, and can simplify the installation process.

[0038] In one embodiment, reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the surface light source structure. Figure 8 The avoidance gap 220 at least includes a first avoidance gap 221, and a limiting member 240 is further provided at the first avoidance gap 221. The limiting member 240 is connected to the bracket 200. Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 This is a pre-installation diagram of the first avoidance notch and the buckle part. Figure 10 : This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first avoidance notch and the snap-on portion. Along the direction z perpendicular to the bracket, the limiter 240 can rebound, and along the direction in which the surface light source 100 is inserted into the groove-shaped portion 210, the limiter 240 abuts against the top of the snap-on portion 320. During the process of the snap-on portion 320 being engaged with the snap-on rib 230, the snap-on portion 320 contacts the limiter 240 and pushes the limiter 240 away from the first limit notch 221 along the direction z perpendicular to the bracket. When the snap-on portion 320 is fully engaged with the snap-on rib 230, the snap-on portion 320 will separate from the limiter 240, and there will be no force acting on the limiter 240. At this time, the limiter 240 rebounds and returns to the position of the first avoidance notch 221, and abuts against the top of the snap-on portion 320. The rebounding limiter 240 can limit the upward movement of the surface light source 100. At this time, the limiter 200 and the groove portion 210 together fix the surface light source 100 along the length direction y of the bracket, limiting the surface light source 100 from moving up and down.

[0039] In one embodiment, combining Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 , Figure 11 It is a cross-sectional diagram of the surface light source structure. Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A partial schematic diagram of the bracket 200. Along the length direction of the bracket 200, the bracket 200 is provided with guide ribs 250, and the guide ribs 250 are arranged on both sides of the fixing portion 310. The fixing portion 310 slides and engages with the bracket 200 along the guide ribs 250. During the sliding engagement process, the guide ribs 250 on both sides of the fixing portion 310 can limit the surface light source 100 from moving or flipping in the left and right directions x, and form a guide channel to guide the auxiliary fixing member 300 to slide and engage in the specified position. Therefore, the guide ribs 250 in this embodiment can not only limit the position in the left and right directions x, but also guide the installation process.

[0040] In one embodiment, combining Figure 13 and Figure 14 , Figure 13 It is a partial schematic diagram of the auxiliary fixing parts. Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Schematic cross-sectional view of the surface light source 100. The fixing portion 310 is a strip-shaped structure extending along the length direction of the surface light source 100. The fixing portion 310 is provided with a card slot 311, and the card slot 311 is inserted into the side of the surface light source 100. The strip-shaped fixing portion 310 can fix an entire side of the surface light source 100, making the fixing effect more stable. In addition, the auxiliary fixing member 300 can be provided with two, respectively fixed on the two opposite sides of the surface light source 100. The two fixing portions 310 respectively fix the two opposite sides, further making the surface light source 100 and the auxiliary fixing member 300 more stably fixed together. The snap portion 320 is relative to the fixing portion 310, and the length of the snap portion 320 is much smaller than that of the fixing portion 310. The snap portion 320 is similar to a plurality of fixing points, which fixes the auxiliary fixing member 300 to the bracket 200.

[0041] In one embodiment, combining Figure 4 The surface light source 100 and the slot 311 are bonded together using double-sided tape. The width of the slot 311 is greater than the thickness of the surface light source 100, and the excess portion is used to hold the double-sided tape together. Since the two are in surface contact, using double-sided tape provides a large bonding surface, making the fixture more secure and allowing for installation without damaging the surface. This results in a cleaner surface after installation, with no holes or screw marks, and lowers the cost.

[0042] The double-sided tape can be bonded to the side of the surface light source 100 facing the bracket 200. The fixing portion 310 needs to be extended to provide a portion for the double-sided tape. The width of this portion in the left-right direction x is small, making it easier for this portion to contact the guide rib 250. Figure 4As shown in FIG, the edge of the auxiliary fixing member is aligned with the edge of the guide rib 250, and the portion where the double-sided tape is placed and the buckle portion are in a stepped shape with gradually decreasing width.

[0043] In one embodiment, combining Figure 7 The avoidance gap 220 also includes a second avoidance gap 222 and a third avoidance gap 223. The snap-fit ​​portion 320 includes a first snap-fit ​​portion 321 and a second snap-fit ​​portion 322. The first snap-fit ​​portion 321 is snapped into the first avoidance gap 221, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 322 is snapped into the second avoidance gap 222. The third snap-fit ​​gap 223 serves as a backup interface. When the fixing stability provided by the existing snap-fit ​​position is insufficient, a third snap-fit ​​portion corresponding to the third snap-fit ​​interface 223 can be added, which is snapped into the third snap-fit ​​interface 223 to ensure the fixing stability. This embodiment can adapt to more installation situations, can enhance the stability of the surface light source structure, and optimize the layout and design.

[0044] In one embodiment, the auxiliary fixing member 300 is made of aluminum. Compared to other metal materials, aluminum auxiliary fixing members have a significant advantage in being lightweight, reducing weight, and exhibiting advantages in corrosion resistance and processing performance.

[0045] In another embodiment, the bracket 200 is an air duct bracket. The air duct bracket means that the bracket is part of the air duct structure of the refrigerator, that is, the surface light source 100 is directly installed on the part of the air duct structure, eliminating the need for a separate bracket to occupy space in the refrigerator, and can simplify the surface light source structure.

[0046] The present application also provides a refrigerator, which can be a household or commercial refrigerator. Household refrigerators include vertical or horizontal top-opening types with a closed design, and are mainly used to store daily food ingredients, beverages, fruits, etc. Commercial refrigerators can be used in shopping malls, supermarkets, convenience stores, fruit and vegetable stores, hotels, restaurants, etc. They are used for displaying beverages, dairy products, ice cream, quick-frozen foods, food materials, fruits and vegetables, as well as refrigerating or freezing them. They include any of the surface light source structures described above.

[0047] In one embodiment, the refrigerator further includes an inner liner structure for isolating the air duct from the refrigerator storage space. However, the bracket 200 of the present application is an air duct bracket, so the inner liner structure of the present application has a mounting opening, and the surface light source structure is mounted in the mounting opening. The mounting opening can directly expose part of the air duct structure, thereby allowing the surface light source 100 to be mounted on the air duct structure.

[0048] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application shall be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A surface light source structure, characterized in that: include Area light source; A bracket is stacked relative to the surface light source, the bracket is provided with a groove portion, along the length direction of the bracket, the surface light source is parallelly inserted into the groove portion, and the bracket is further provided with an avoidance notch and a clamping rib provided in the avoidance notch; The auxiliary fixing member for fixing the surface light source to the bracket includes a fixing portion and a snap portion. The fixing portion is fixedly connected to the surface light source. The snap portion faces the avoidance gap and is slidably snapped onto the snap rib along the length direction of the bracket.

2. The surface light source structure according to claim 1, wherein: The avoidance gap includes at least a first avoidance gap, and a limiting member is also provided at the first avoidance gap. The limiting member is connected to the bracket. The limiting member can rebound along the direction perpendicular to the bracket. Along the direction in which the surface light source is inserted into the groove-shaped portion, the limiting member abuts against the top of the snap portion.

3. The surface light source structure according to claim 2, wherein: Along the length direction of the bracket, the bracket is provided with guide ribs, the guide ribs are arranged on both sides of the fixing portion, and the fixing portion is slidably engaged with the bracket along the guide ribs.

4. The surface light source structure according to claim 3, wherein: The fixing portion is a strip-shaped structure extending along the length direction of the surface light source. The fixing portion is provided with a slot, and the slot is inserted into the side of the surface light source.

5. The surface light source structure according to claim 4, wherein: The surface light source and the card slot are bonded together by double-sided adhesive.

6. The surface light source structure according to claim 2, wherein: The avoidance gap further includes a second avoidance gap and a third avoidance gap, and the buckle portion includes a first buckle portion and a second buckle portion, the first buckle portion is engaged with the first avoidance gap, and the second buckle portion is engaged with the second avoidance gap.

7. The surface light source structure according to claim 4, wherein: The auxiliary fixing part is an aluminum part.

8. The surface light source structure according to claim 1, wherein: The bracket is an air duct bracket.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The surface light source structure comprises the surface light source structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein: The refrigerator further includes an inner container structure, the inner container is provided with an installation opening, and the surface light source structure is installed in the installation opening.

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