Area light source assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator

The surface light source bracket is fixed by the embedded parts of the inner tank and the locking mechanism, which solves the problem of large size and complex structure of the existing refrigerator surface light source components, and realizes simple disassembly and assembly and improved aesthetics.

CN223332006UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12PANASONIC HOME APPLIANCES REFRIGERATOR (WUXI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422391677.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

The embedded box of the existing refrigerator surface light source assembly is large in size and high in cost, and the lamp holder protrudes from the inner plane, resulting in a complex structure, cumbersome installation and poor aesthetics.

Method used

An inner liner embedded part, a surface light source bracket and a clamping mechanism are adopted, and the surface light source bracket is fixed to the inner liner embedded part through the clamping mechanism, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing costs.

Benefits of technology

A surface light source component with a simple structure and easy assembly and disassembly is achieved, which reduces occupied space and improves aesthetics and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an area light source assembly which is installed on the top of an inner container of a refrigerator and emits light towards the interior of the refrigerator, and the area light source assembly comprises an inner container embedded part which is arranged on the upper surface of the top of the inner container of the refrigerator and comprises inner container embedded parts on the two sides and an inner container embedded part on the front side; the surface light source bracket is formed by enclosing a front frame body, a rear frame body and two side frame bodies; the area light source is composed of a light-emitting part and a light guide part, the area light source support is clamped with the inner container embedded parts on the two sides through a first clamping mechanism, and the area light source support is clamped with the inner container embedded part on the front side through a second clamping mechanism. According to the utility model, the area light source assembly which is simple in structure, convenient to disassemble and assemble and small in occupied volume of a refrigerator can be provided.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a surface light source assembly, in particular to a surface light source assembly used in a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Existing refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, typically incorporates a lighting device installed on the top of its inner container during use. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a surface light source assembly for refrigerators, which includes a surface light source assembly, a lamp holder, and a pre-embedded box for mounting the lamp holder. However, the pre-embedded box must be pre-embedded in the refrigerator's foam layer before the lamp holder is installed. Furthermore, the lamp holder is thick and bulky, occupying usable space within the refrigerator. Furthermore, the pre-embedded box and lamp holder have complex structures, making them difficult to disassemble and replace.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Chinese Utility Model No. 219889965U Utility Model Content

[0006] Technical problems to be solved by utility models

[0007] The conventional surface light source assembly for refrigerators requires a bulky and costly embedded box. The lamp holder protrudes from the inner container, resulting in poor top flatness and aesthetics. Furthermore, the complex structure of the surface light source assembly complicates the installation process.

[0008] Technical means for solving technical problems

[0009] The present invention is completed in view of the above technical problems, and its purpose is to provide a surface light source assembly which has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and occupies a small volume in the refrigerator.

[0010] One embodiment of the present invention provides a surface light source assembly, which is installed on the top of the inner tank of a refrigerator and emits light toward the interior of the refrigerator. The surface light source assembly includes: an inner tank embedded part, which includes two side inner tank embedded parts located on both sides of the upper surface of the top of the inner tank of the refrigerator, and a front inner tank embedded part located on the front side of the upper surface of the top of the inner tank of the refrigerator; a surface light source bracket, which is surrounded by a front frame, a rear frame and two side frames; and a surface light source, which is composed of a light-emitting part and a light-guiding part, the surface light source bracket is engaged with the two side inner tank embedded parts through a first engaging mechanism, and the surface light source bracket is engaged with the front inner tank embedded part through a second engaging mechanism.

[0011] This surface light source assembly comprises a small number of components, reducing its cost. Each component has a simple structure, making installation smooth and convenient. Furthermore, the surface light source bracket is compact in height, maintaining a short distance from the top surface of the inner container, and thus occupying less usable space in the refrigerator.

[0012] In the aforementioned surface light source assembly, the surface light source assembly optionally further includes a flip beam guide structure mounted in the center of the front frame of the surface light source bracket. This structure reduces the installation process of the guide mechanism and further improves the compactness of the surface light source assembly due to the flip beam guide structure being mounted on the surface light source bracket.

[0013] In the above-mentioned surface light source assembly, optionally, a support bar extending inward is formed at the bottom of the surface light source bracket for supporting the surface light source, a front clamping claw for fixing the surface light source that is folded backward is formed at the top of the front frame of the surface light source bracket, a rear clamping claw for fixing the surface light source that is folded forward is formed at the top of the rear frame of the surface light source bracket, and side wings that are folded inward are formed at the top of the two side frames of the surface light source bracket. The surface light source is fixed to the surface light source bracket by being engaged between the support bar and the front clamping claw for fixing the surface light source, the rear clamping claw for fixing the surface light source, and the side wings. According to such a structure, the surface light source can be fixed only by a simple structure.

[0014] In the above-mentioned surface light source assembly, optionally, the degree of folding of the front claw for fixing the surface light source toward the rear side is greater than the degree of folding of the rear claw for fixing the surface light source toward the front side. The surface light source assembly is constructed such that the surface light source is inserted obliquely downward from the upper rear side of the surface light source bracket into the surface light source bracket and pushed toward the front side of the surface light source bracket along the support bar. After the front end of the surface light source abuts and engages with the front claw for fixing the surface light source, the rear end of the surface light source is pressed downward so that the rear end of the surface light source deforms and engages with the rear claw for fixing the surface light source. According to such a structure, the surface light source can be simply and smoothly fixed to the surface light source bracket.

[0015] In the above-mentioned surface light source assembly, optionally, side claws protruding upward and folding inward are formed on the tops of the side wings, and front claws protruding upward and folding rearward are formed on the top of the front frame. A flange surface is connected to the front side of the front frame, the flange surface is approximately perpendicular to the surface light source bracket and rises upward, a flange claw protruding rearward is formed on the rear surface of the flange surface, and a flange reinforcement rib is formed between the front frame and the flange surface.

[0016] In the above-mentioned surface light source assembly, optionally, slots are provided on the inner liner embedded parts on both sides at positions corresponding to the side claws, and slots are provided on the front inner liner embedded part at positions corresponding to the front claws and the flange claws, respectively. The side claws and the slots of the inner liner embedded parts on both sides constitute a first engaging mechanism, and the front claws and the flange claws and the slots of the front inner liner embedded part constitute a second engaging mechanism. The surface light source assembly is constructed such that a surface light source bracket fixed with a surface light source is inserted upward into the inner liner embedded part and pushed toward the back side of the refrigerator, and the surface light source bracket is fixed to the inner liner embedded part by engaging the first engaging mechanism and the second engaging mechanism. According to such a structure, the inner liner embedded part has fewer components and a simple structure, and the surface light source bracket can be simply and smoothly fixed to the inner liner embedded part, and the stability of the surface light source assembly is ensured by the cooperation between the claws and the slots.

[0017] In the aforementioned surface light source assembly, optionally, an inner ring of reinforcing ribs is formed on the inner side of the surface light source bracket, and a flange is formed on the edge of the surface light source bracket. A nail plate is connected to the rear side of the rear frame, extending downward and approximately perpendicular to the surface light source bracket. The nail plate is provided with holes for screwing the surface light source bracket to the rear of the refrigerator's inner container. This structure improves the strength of the surface light source assembly, ensures its stability, and increases its service life.

[0018] In the above-mentioned surface light source assembly, the surface light source bracket can optionally be formed to have an area substantially equal to the top of the refrigerator inner container. With this structure, the surface light source is fully embedded in the surface light source bracket, achieving a flat surface effect, thereby increasing the illumination area and improving the flatness of the inner container top surface.

[0019] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator comprising an inner container, a housing, and a foam layer located between the inner container and the housing, wherein the surface light source assembly is mounted on the top of the inner container of the refrigerator. With this structure, the surface light source assembly is formed so as to wrap around the entire top of the inner container of the refrigerator, thereby enhancing the visual effect and improving the user experience.

[0020] Effect of utility model

[0021] According to the utility model, a surface light source assembly can be provided which has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and occupies little space in the refrigerator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic three-dimensional diagram showing a part of a surface light source assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic three-dimensional diagram showing an inner container of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic three-dimensional diagram showing a surface light source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 1 is a schematic three-dimensional diagram showing a surface light source bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from another direction.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic three-dimensional diagram for illustrating a process of installing a surface light source assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 The figure is a schematic three-dimensional diagram showing a surface light source bracket fixed with a surface light source according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic three-dimensional diagram for illustrating another process of installing a surface light source assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Explanation of symbols

[0030] 10...refrigerator; 101...liner; 102...box; 103...foaming layer; 100...surface light source assembly; 1...surface light source; 11...light emitting element; 12...light guide; 2...surface light source bracket; 21...front frame; 22...side frame; 23...rear frame; 20...support bar; 211...front clamp for fixing the surface light source; 221...side wing; 231...rear clamp for fixing the surface light source; 212...front clamp; 222...side clamp; 24...flange; 24a ...front surface of the flange surface; 24b...rear surface of the flange surface; 242...flange claw; 24g...flange reinforcement rib; 2g...inner ring reinforcement rib; 2h...vertical reinforcement rib; 2f...flange; 23b...nail plate; 23c...nail hole; 3...inner liner embedded part; 31...front liner embedded part; 32...inner liner embedded parts on both sides; 31c...slot; 32c...slot; 1001...first locking mechanism; 1002...second locking mechanism; 4...flip beam guide structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The surface light source assembly and refrigerator of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in the description of the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding parts are given the same reference numerals and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0032] In the accompanying drawings and the following description, for ease of understanding, each direction is described with the refrigerator in a horizontal state during normal use, with the front of the refrigerator being the front and the back of the refrigerator being the back. The up and down directions of the refrigerator are defined as the vertical directions, and the left and right directions of the refrigerator are defined as the horizontal directions.

[0033] The present invention relates to a surface light source assembly 100 , and more particularly to a surface light source assembly 100 for a refrigerator 10 . The refrigerator 10 comprises an inner container 101 , a box body 102 , and a foaming layer 103 located between the inner container 101 and the box body 102 .

[0034] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a surface light source assembly 100, which is installed on the top of the inner tank 101 of the refrigerator 10 and emits light toward the interior of the refrigerator 10. The surface light source assembly 100 includes: a surface light source 1, a surface light source bracket 2, an inner tank embedded part 3, and a flip beam guide structure 4.

[0035] First, the surface light source 1 is described. Figure 1 As shown, the surface light source 1 is composed of a light-emitting component 11 and a light guide component 12. The light-emitting component 11 is, for example, an LED light string or a light strip. The number of light-emitting components 11 can be one or more. The light-emitting component 11 is installed at the end of the light guide component 12. Considering the uniform distribution of light, it is preferably installed at the end of the short side direction of the light guide component 12. The light guide component 12 is, for example, a roughly rectangular flat plate-like component. The light guide component 12 can be made of a uniformly light-transmitting material, such as resin. In order to enhance the user experience, the brightness of the surface light source 1 is appropriate. Considering the convenience of disassembly and assembly, LEDs of different brightness can be replaced. In addition, the surface light source 1 can use 1-2 LEDs to increase the service life of the surface light source 1. In this embodiment, the light-emitting component 11 is 1 LED, which is installed at the rear end of the light guide component 12 and emits light to the interior of the refrigerator 10 through the light guide component 12.

[0036] Next, the surface light source bracket 2 is described. Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the surface light source bracket 2 is a roughly rectangular frame, enclosed by a front frame 21, a rear frame 23, and two side frames 22. The surface light source bracket 2 is formed, for example, by injection molding. Furthermore, to enhance aesthetics, the color of the surface light source bracket 2 is preferably consistent with the color of the inner container. More specifically, a support bar 20 extending inward is formed at the bottom of the surface light source bracket 2 to support the surface light source 1. The support bars 20 located at the bottoms of the front frame 21, rear frame 23, and two side frames 22 are interconnected. A front latch 211 that folds backward is formed at the top of the front frame 21 of the surface light source bracket 2 to secure the surface light source. Multiple front latches 211 can be evenly spaced apart on the front frame 21. A rear latch 231 that folds forward is formed at the top of the rear frame 23 of the surface light source bracket 2 to secure the surface light source. Multiple rear latches 231 can be evenly spaced apart on the rear frame 23. The degree of folding of the front clamping claw 211 for fixing the surface light source toward the rear side is greater than the degree of folding of the rear clamping claw 231 for fixing the surface light source toward the front side. The front clamping claw 211 for fixing the surface light source can be engaged and fixed with the surface light source 1. The rear clamping claw 231 for fixing the surface light source can be deformed and fixed with the surface light source 1. Side wings 221 that fold inward are formed on the top of the two side frames 22 of the surface light source bracket 2. The side wings 221 can be long strips, for example, trapezoidal shapes. The side wings 221 play a role of limiting in fixing the surface light source 1. The surface light source 1 is fixed to the surface light source bracket 2 by being engaged between the support bar 20 and the front clamping claw 211 for fixing the surface light source, the rear clamping claw 231 for fixing the surface light source, and the side wings 221. According to such a structure, the surface light source 1 can be fixed only by a simple structure.

[0037] At the top of the side wing 22, a side claw 222 is formed that protrudes upward and folds inward. Multiple side claws 222 can be evenly spaced on the side wing 22. At the top of the front frame 21, a front claw 212 is formed that protrudes upward and folds backward. Multiple front claws 212 can be evenly spaced on the front frame 21. A flange surface 24 is connected to the front side of the front frame. The flange surface 24 is approximately perpendicular to the surface light source bracket 2 and stands upright. The flange surface 24 is a long, flat plate with a length in the longitudinal direction that is approximately equal to or slightly longer than the length of the front frame 21. The front surface 24a of the flange surface 24 is a flat surface that can block the front side of the top of the refrigerator 10 and improve its aesthetics. A flange claw 242 is formed on the rear surface 24b of the flange surface 24, which protrudes backward. Multiple flange claws 242 are evenly spaced on the rear surface 24b of the flange surface 24. Flange reinforcement ribs 24g are formed between the front frame 21 and the flange surface 24. These ribs 24g may be longitudinal ribs that enhance the connection strength between the front frame 21 and the flange surface 24. In this embodiment, the flange reinforcement ribs 24g are grouped in threes, with multiple groups of flange reinforcement ribs 24g evenly spaced between the front frame 21 and the flange surface 24.

[0038] An inner ring reinforcement rib 2g is formed on the inner side of the surface light source bracket 2. The inner ring reinforcement rib 2g is connected to the frame of the surface light source bracket 2 through a plurality of vertical reinforcement ribs 2h. In this way, the structural strength of the surface light source bracket 2 can be improved, making it less likely to deform. In addition, a flange 2f is formed on the edge of the surface light source bracket 2. The flange 2f is used to engage with the edge of the inner tank 101 of the refrigerator 10. According to such a structure, the strength of the surface light source assembly 100 is improved, and the stability of the surface light source assembly 100 is better.

[0039] A nail plate 23b is connected to the rear side of the rear frame 23. The nail plate 23b is approximately perpendicular to the surface light source bracket 2 and extends downward. The nail plate 23b is a sheet-like component. In this embodiment, two nail plates 23b are provided on the rear frame 23. Nail holes 23c are provided on the nail plates 23b for connecting the surface light source bracket 2 to the rear part of the inner tank 101 of the refrigerator 10 by screws. Therefore, according to such a structure, by locking two screws on the rear part of the surface light source bracket 2, the strength of the surface light source assembly 100 is further improved, the stability of the surface light source assembly 100 is ensured, and the service life of the surface light source assembly 100 is increased.

[0040] Next, the flip beam guide structure 4 is described. Figure 1As shown, the flip beam guide structure 4 is mounted in the center of the front frame 21 of the surface light source bracket 2. Screwing the flip beam guide structure 4 of the surface light source bracket 2 increases the strength and service life of the surface light source assembly 100. The flip beam guide structure 4 is used to guide the flip beam on the refrigerator door 10 when the refrigerator door is opened and closed. The installation of the flip beam guide structure 4 on the surface light source bracket 2 reduces the installation process of the original guide mechanism and improves the compactness of the surface light source assembly 100.

[0041] Furthermore, the surface light source bracket 2 is formed to have an area roughly equivalent to the top of the inner container 101 of the refrigerator 10. With this structure, the surface light source 1 is fully embedded in the surface light source bracket 2, achieving a flat surface effect. This not only increases the illuminated area but also improves the flatness of the inner container top surface. In a refrigerator 10 equipped with a surface light source assembly 100 having this structure, the surface light source assembly 100 is formed to wrap around the entire top of the inner container 101 of the refrigerator 10, enhancing the visual effect and improving the user experience.

[0042] Next, the inner liner embedded part 3 is described. Figure 2 As shown, an inner liner embedded part 3 is provided on the top surface of the inner liner 101 of the refrigerator 10. The inner liner embedded part 3 includes a front inner liner embedded part 31 and side inner liner embedded parts 32. The front inner liner embedded part 31 is located on the front side of the upper surface of the inner liner 101 of the refrigerator 10 and has slots 31c defined at positions corresponding to the front claw 212 and flange claw 242, respectively. The side inner liner embedded parts 32 are located on both sides of the upper surface of the inner liner 101 of the refrigerator 10 and have slots 32c defined at positions corresponding to the side claws 222.

[0043] The side claws 222 and the slots 32 c of the inner liner embedded parts 32 on both sides form a first engaging mechanism 1001 , and the front claws 212 and the flange claws 242 and the slots 31 c of the front inner liner embedded parts 31 form a second engaging mechanism 1002 .

[0044] Next, the installation process of the surface light source assembly 100 is described.

[0045] First, if Figure 5As shown, the surface light source assembly 100 is configured such that the surface light source 1 is inserted obliquely downward from the upper rear side of the surface light source bracket 2 and pushed toward the front side of the surface light source bracket 2 along the support bar 20. After the front end of the surface light source 1 abuts and engages with the front clamping claw 211 for fixing the surface light source, the rear end of the surface light source 1 is pressed downward so that the rear end of the surface light source 1 is deformed and engaged with the rear clamping claw 231 for fixing the surface light source. Since the degree of folding of the front clamping claw 211 for fixing the surface light source toward the rear side is greater than the degree of folding of the rear clamping claw 231 for fixing the surface light source toward the front side, the front clamping claw 211 for fixing the surface light source is engaged and fixed with the surface light source 1, and the rear clamping claw 231 for fixing the surface light source is deformed and fixed with the surface light source 1. According to such a structure, the surface light source 1 can be simply and smoothly fixed to the surface light source bracket 2.

[0046] Thus, we get Figure 6 The surface light source bracket 2 shown is fixed with the surface light source 1. In addition, a Figure 1 The tilting beam guide structure 4 is shown.

[0047] Then, if Figure 7 As shown, Figure 6 The surface light source bracket 2 shown with the surface light source 1 fixed thereto is inserted upward into the liner embedded part 3 and pushed toward the rear side of the refrigerator 10 (as indicated by the arrow in the figure). The surface light source bracket 2 is fixed to the liner embedded part 3 by engaging the side claws 222 with the slots 32c of the liner embedded parts 32 on both sides (i.e., the first engaging mechanism 1001), and the front claws 212 and the flange claws 242 with the slots 31c of the front liner embedded part 31 (i.e., the second engaging mechanism 1002). According to such a structure, the liner embedded part 3 has fewer components and a simple structure, and the surface light source bracket 2 can be simply and smoothly fixed to the liner embedded part 3. Moreover, the coordination between the claws and the slots ensures the stability of the surface light source assembly 100.

[0048] As shown above, the surface light source assembly 100 and the refrigerator 10 equipped with it comprise a small number of components, thereby reducing the cost of the surface light source assembly 100. Each component has a simple structure, offering the advantage of smooth and convenient installation. Furthermore, the surface light source bracket 2 only slightly protrudes from the top of the inner container 101 of the refrigerator 10. This makes the surface light source bracket 2 compact in height, with a short distance from the top surface of the inner container, and thus occupies a small amount of usable volume in the refrigerator.

[0049] It should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; they can refer to direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] Those skilled in the art should understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", etc. used to indicate orientation or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present invention are based on the actual usage status of the surface light source assembly 100 and the refrigerator 10. These terms are only used to facilitate the description and understanding of the technical solution of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or device referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0051] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or deduced from the contents disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A surface light source assembly, which is mounted on the top of the inner container of a refrigerator and emits light toward the interior of the refrigerator, characterized in that: The surface light source assembly comprises: The inner liner embedded parts include two side inner liner embedded parts located on both sides of the upper surface of the top of the inner liner of the refrigerator, and a front side inner liner embedded part located on the front side of the upper surface of the top of the inner liner of the refrigerator; A surface light source bracket, which is enclosed by a front frame, a rear frame and two side frames; and The surface light source is composed of a light emitting element and a light guiding element. The surface light source bracket is engaged with the inner tank embedded parts on both sides through a first engaging mechanism. The surface light source bracket is engaged with the front inner tank embedded component through a second engaging mechanism.

2. The surface light source assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The surface light source assembly further includes: The flip beam guide structure is installed in the central part of the front frame of the surface light source bracket.

3. The surface light source assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A supporting bar extending inward is formed at the bottom of the surface light source bracket for supporting the surface light source.

4. The surface light source assembly according to claim 3, wherein: A front clamping claw for fixing the surface light source, which is folded backward, is formed on the top of the front frame of the surface light source bracket. A rear clamping claw for fixing the surface light source, which is folded forward, is formed on the top of the rear frame of the surface light source bracket. On the top of the two side frames of the surface light source bracket, there are formed side wings folded inwards. The surface light source is fixed to the surface light source bracket by being engaged between the support bar and the front clamping claw for fixing the surface light source, the rear clamping claw for fixing the surface light source and the side wings.

5. The surface light source assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The degree of folding of the front clamping claw for fixing the surface light source toward the rear side is greater than the degree of folding of the rear clamping claw for fixing the surface light source toward the front side. The surface light source assembly is constructed as follows: the surface light source is inserted obliquely downward into the surface light source bracket from the upper rear side of the surface light source bracket and pushed toward the front side of the surface light source bracket along the support bar; after the front end of the surface light source abuts and engages with the front clamping claw of the fixed surface light source, the rear end of the surface light source is pressed downward to deform and engage with the rear clamping claw of the fixed surface light source.

6. The surface light source assembly according to claim 4, wherein: At the top of the side wing, there is formed a side claw that protrudes upward and folds inward. A front claw is formed on the top of the front frame, protruding upward and folding backward. A flange surface is connected to the front side of the front frame, and the flange surface is substantially perpendicular to the surface light source bracket and stands upward. A flange claw protruding toward the rear side is formed on the rear surface of the flange surface. A flange reinforcement rib is formed between the front frame and the flange surface.

7. The surface light source assembly according to claim 6, wherein: On the two sides of the inner liner embedded parts, there are slots at positions corresponding to the side claws. The front liner embedded part is provided with a slot at a position corresponding to the front claw and the flange claw. The side claws and the slots of the inner liner embedded parts on both sides constitute the first engaging mechanism. The front claw and the flange claw and the slot of the front liner embedded part form the second engaging mechanism. The surface light source assembly is constructed as follows: the surface light source bracket to which the surface light source is fixed is inserted upward into the inner tank embedded part and pushed toward the rear side of the refrigerator; the surface light source bracket is fixed to the inner tank embedded part by the engagement of the first engaging mechanism and the engagement of the second engaging mechanism.

8. The surface light source assembly according to claim 1, wherein: An inner ring reinforcement rib is formed on the inner side of the surface light source bracket. A flange is formed on the edge of the surface light source bracket. A nail plate is connected to the rear side of the rear frame, and the nail plate is substantially perpendicular to the surface light source bracket and extends downward. The nail plate is provided with nail holes for connecting the surface light source bracket to the rear portion of the inner container of the refrigerator via screws.

9. The surface light source assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The surface light source bracket is formed to have an area substantially equal to that of the top of the inner container of the refrigerator.

10. A refrigerator comprising an inner container, a body, and a foam layer located between the inner container and the body, characterized in that: The surface light source assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is installed on the top of the inner container of the refrigerator.

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  • Area light source assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator

    CN219889965U