Depth adjusting mechanism and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a depth adjusting mechanism and a refrigerator, the depth adjusting mechanism comprises a fixing seat, an adjusting assembly and a connector, and the fixing seat is fixedly mounted on the top of a refrigerator body; the adjusting assembly comprises an adjusting rod and a locking piece, the adjusting rod is installed on the fixing base in a telescopic mode, the adjusting rod can extend outwards from the refrigerator top in the depth direction of the refrigerator body, and the portion, extending out of the refrigerator top, of the adjusting rod can be locked to the fixing base through the locking piece; the connector is installed at the end, extending out of the box top, of the adjusting rod, the connector can abut against the wall face under driving of the adjusting rod, and the connector is made to be connected with the wall face. In this way, the embedded depth of the refrigerator can be limited when the embedded cabinet is installed, meanwhile, by means of connection between the connector and the wall face, the effect of stabilizing and fixing the installation of the refrigerator is achieved, the refrigerator is prevented from shifting when the door is opened, and the service life of the refrigerator is prolonged. In this way, the attractiveness of the refrigerator with the depth adjusting mechanism can be ensured when the refrigerator is installed in a cabinet in an embedded mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to embedded installation of refrigerators, and in particular relates to a depth adjustment mechanism and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] To ensure stable placement in the user's home, the refrigerator's bottom features adjustable feet for leveling and stability. Furthermore, to facilitate movement during installation, the refrigerator relies primarily on rollers on the compressor baseplate assembly. Once the installer has moved the refrigerator to its designated location, they adjust the adjustable feet to level the refrigerator, ensuring it remains stable and resists shaking or movement.

[0003] The current refrigerator products on the market do not consider the problem of depth adjustment, especially for built-in refrigerators whose depth is less than the depth of the user's cabinet. During installation, the exterior surface of the refrigerator door is ensured to be flush with the cabinet. The problem of the refrigerator moving backward is only reduced by adjusting the grip of the feet. There is no design measure to completely solve this problem. After the refrigerator is installed, the user may accidentally push the refrigerator when using it, and the refrigerator will still move backward. At the same time, when the freezer drawer door of some refrigerators is pulled out, when there is a lot of food in the drawer, it takes a lot of pulling force to open the door, which will cause the refrigerator to be dragged. There are two main reasons for this problem: (1) The installer did not adjust the adjusting feet to the optimal position; (2) When the adjusting feet are adjusted to the optimal position, when the freezer drawer door of some refrigerators is pulled out, when there is a lot of food in the drawer, it takes a lot of pulling force to open the door, which will also cause the refrigerator to be dragged; (3) The refrigerator cannot be completely fixed by relying solely on the adjusting feet for leveling and stability. Therefore, other designs are needed to ensure that the refrigerator is more stable and fixed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a depth adjustment mechanism and a refrigerator for solving the above technical problems.

[0005] A depth adjustment mechanism, the depth adjustment mechanism comprising:

[0006] A fixing seat, fixedly installed on the top of the refrigerator body;

[0007] an adjustment assembly comprising an adjustment rod and a locking member, wherein the adjustment rod is telescopically mounted on the fixing base and can extend outward from the top of the refrigerator in the depth direction of the refrigerator body, and the adjustment rod extending from the top of the refrigerator can be locked to the fixing base by the locking member;

[0008] The connecting head is installed on one end of the adjusting rod extending out of the box top, and the connecting head can be pressed against the wall under the drive of the adjusting rod, so that the connecting head is connected to the wall.

[0009] It can be understood that through the above-mentioned structural setting, when the depth adjustment mechanism is applied to the refrigerator, the adjusting rod can drive the connecting head to extend out of the top of the box in the depth direction of the refrigerator body and rest against the wall, so as to realize the limitation of the embedded depth of the refrigerator when it is installed in the embedded cabinet; at the same time, the connection between the connecting head and the wall is utilized to stabilize and fix the installation of the refrigerator, preventing the refrigerator from shifting when the door is opened, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the refrigerator when it is embedded in the cabinet.

[0010] In one embodiment, a patch is connected to the connector, and the connector can be pressed against the wall through the patch;

[0011] The patch is coated with an adhesive, and when the patch is pressed against the wall, the patch and the wall can be connected via the adhesive.

[0012] It is understandable that the connection between the connector and the wall is achieved by using the adhesive on the patch, which facilitates the connection between the connector and the wall and simplifies the structure.

[0013] In one embodiment, the patch is independently provided relative to the connector;

[0014] The patch can be connected to the connector in an adhesive manner.

[0015] It is understandable that the patch is connected to the connector in an adhesive manner, which facilitates the assembly and connection of the patch on the connector.

[0016] In one embodiment, the connector is configured as a flexible member;

[0017] Wherein, the connecting head is sleeved on the adjusting rod and tightly matched with the adjusting rod.

[0018] It is understandable that, by utilizing the structural characteristics of the buffer, when the adjusting rod drives the connecting head to lean against the wall, it can play a buffering role, thereby preventing the wall from being damaged.

[0019] In one embodiment, the locking member is configured as a locking nut, which is threadably connected to the adjusting rod and abuts against the fixing seat, so as to limit the adjusting rod to the fixing seat.

[0020] It can be understood that the threaded matching structure between the locking nut and the adjusting rod allows the user to adjust the installation position of the adjusting rod on the fixing seat by screwing the adjusting rod, which facilitates the adjustment of the installation position of the adjusting rod on the fixing seat and can realize arbitrary adjustment of the installation position.

[0021] In one embodiment, the number of the locking nuts is two, and the two locking nuts are arranged on two outer sides of the fixing seat.

[0022] It is understandable that the two fixing nuts are used to lock the adjusting rod to the fixing seat, which can improve the stability of the installation position of the adjusting rod when it is fixed on the fixing seat.

[0023] In one embodiment, the depth adjustment mechanism further includes a connecting piece, which passes through the fixing seat and is screwed to the reinforcing iron in the box top to fix the fixing seat to the box top.

[0024] It can be understood that, through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, the fixing base can be easily assembled to the top of the refrigerator.

[0025] In one embodiment, the fixing base includes a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate, and the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are arranged at intervals along the depth direction of the refrigerator body;

[0026] Wherein, the adjusting rod is arranged through the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate.

[0027] The present application also seeks protection for a refrigerator comprising a refrigerator body and the depth adjustment mechanism described above, wherein the depth adjustment mechanism is installed on the top of the refrigerator body.

[0028] In one embodiment, the number of the depth adjustment mechanisms is configured as two sets, and the two sets of the depth adjustment mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the refrigerator body.

[0029] It is understandable that two sets of depth adjustment mechanisms are used together to adjust the embedding depth of the refrigerator in the cabinet, which can improve the stability of the refrigerator when the embedding depth in the cabinet is fixed.

[0030] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0031] The depth adjustment mechanism and refrigerator claimed for protection in this application, when the depth adjustment mechanism is applied to the refrigerator, the adjustment rod can drive the connecting head to extend out of the top of the box in the depth direction of the refrigerator body and abut against the wall, so as to limit the embedded depth of the refrigerator when it is installed in the embedded cabinet; at the same time, the connection between the connecting head and the wall is utilized to stabilize and fix the installation of the refrigerator, preventing the refrigerator from shifting when the door is opened, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the refrigerator when it is embedded in the cabinet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the conventional technology, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the depth adjustment mechanism provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the depth adjustment structure provided in one embodiment of the present application when assembled on the reinforcing iron.

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of a refrigerator provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Figure numerals: 100, depth adjustment mechanism; 10, fixing seat; 11, first fixing plate; 12, second fixing plate; 13, connecting plate; 14, first mounting plate; 15, second mounting plate; 20, adjustment assembly; 21, adjustment rod; 22, locking piece; 221, locking nut; 30, connector; 31, flexible piece; 40, patch; 101, connecting piece; 200, refrigerator body; 210, box top; 220, reinforcing iron. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “fixed to” another element, it may be directly fixed to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification are intended solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] The depth adjustment mechanism 100, for which protection is sought in this application, is mounted on a refrigerator body 200 and is used to limit the depth of the refrigerator body 200 when embedded within a cabinet. Of course, in other embodiments, the depth adjustment mechanism 100 can also be mounted on appliances requiring embedded installation, such as washing machines and ovens, but this will not be elaborated upon here.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the depth adjustment mechanism 100 provided in one embodiment of the present application includes a fixing seat 10, an adjustment assembly 20 and a connecting head 30. The fixing seat 10 is fixedly mounted on the box top 210 of the refrigerator body 200; the adjustment assembly 20 includes an adjusting rod 21 and a locking member 22. The adjusting rod 21 is telescopically mounted on the fixing seat 10, and the adjusting rod 21 can extend outward from the box top 210 in the depth direction of the refrigerator body 200, and the adjusting rod 21 extending outward from the box top 210 can be locked to the fixing seat 10 by the locking member 22; the connecting head 30 is mounted on one end of the adjusting rod 21 extending out of the box top 210, and the connecting head 30 can be pressed against a wall (not shown) under the drive of the adjusting rod 21, and the connecting head 30 is connected to the wall.

[0042] It can be understood that when the depth adjustment mechanism 100 is applied to a refrigerator, the adjustment rod 21 can drive the connecting head 30 to extend out of the box top 210 in the depth direction of the refrigerator body 200 and rest against the wall, so as to limit the embedded depth of the refrigerator when it is installed in the embedded cabinet. At the same time, the connection between the connecting head 30 and the wall can be used to stabilize and fix the installation of the refrigerator, preventing the refrigerator from shifting when the door is opened. This can ensure the aesthetics of the refrigerator when it is embedded in the cabinet with the depth adjustment mechanism 100.

[0043] like Figure 1As shown, the fixing base 10 includes a first fixing plate 11 and a second fixing plate 12, and the first fixing plate 11 and the second fixing plate 12 are arranged at intervals along the depth direction of the refrigerator body 200; wherein, the adjustment rod 21 is set through the first fixing plate 11 and the second fixing plate 12, and realizes the assembly connection of the adjustment rod 21 on the fixing base 10. Here, a connecting plate 13 is connected between the first fixing plate 11 and the second fixing plate 12, and the first fixing plate 11 and the second fixing plate 12 are bent in opposite directions and form a first mounting plate 14 and a second mounting plate 15, so that the fixing base 10 can be fixedly connected to the refrigerator body 200 through the first mounting plate 14 and the second mounting plate 15. Preferably, the fixing base 10 is configured as an integrated sheet metal part. It should be noted that both the first fixing plate 11 and the second fixing plate 12 are provided with through holes for the adjustment rod 21 to pass through.

[0044] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, the depth adjustment mechanism 100 further includes a connector 101. The connector 101 passes through the fixing base 10 and is screwed to the reinforcing iron 220 in the box top 210, thereby securing the fixing base 10 to the box top 210. The threaded engagement between the connector 101 and the reinforcing iron 220 facilitates assembly of the fixing base 10 to the box top 210. Two connectors 101 are provided, one of which passes through the first mounting plate 14 and is screwed to the reinforcing iron 220, and the other of which passes through the second mounting plate 15 and is screwed to the reinforcing iron 220. Specifically, the connectors 101 are configured as screws or bolts.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the locking member 22 is configured as a locking nut 221. The locking nut 221 is threadedly connected to the adjustment rod 21 and abuts against the fixing base 10, and is used to limit the adjustment rod 21 to the fixing base 10. In this way, the threaded matching structure between the locking nut 221 and the adjustment rod 21 allows the user to adjust the installation position of the adjustment rod 21 on the fixing base 10 by screwing the adjustment rod 21. This facilitates the adjustment of the installation position of the adjustment rod 21 on the fixing base 10 and allows for arbitrary adjustment of the installation position. Here, the adjustment rod 21 is configured as an adjustment screw.

[0046] As preferably, Figure 1 As shown, there are two locking nuts 221, which are arranged on both sides of the fixing base 10. This can improve the stability of the installation position of the adjustment rod 21 when it is fixed to the fixing base 10. Here, one locking nut 221 is arranged on the outside of the first fixing plate 11 and abuts against the first fixing plate 11, and the other locking nut 221 is arranged on the outside of the second fixing plate 12 and abuts against the second fixing plate 12.

[0047] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the connector 30 is configured as a flexible member 31; wherein the connector 30 is sleeved on the adjustment rod 21 and tightly fits with the adjustment rod 21, which facilitates the assembly of the connector 30 to the adjustment rod 21. Moreover, when the depth adjustment mechanism 100 is used in a refrigerator and the embedding depth of the refrigerator body 200 in the cabinet is adjusted, the material properties of the flexible member 31 can provide a buffering effect when the connector 30 abuts against the wall, thereby preventing damage to the wall. Here, the flexible member 31 is configured as a shock-absorbing silicone pad, a shock-absorbing rubber pad, etc.

[0048] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, a patch 40 is connected to the connector 30, and the connector 30 can be pressed against the wall through the patch 40; the patch 40 is coated with an adhesive (not shown), and when the patch 40 is pressed against the wall, the patch 40 and the wall can be connected by the adhesive. In other words, when the connector 30 is pressed against the wall, it can be attached to the wall by gluing, which facilitates the connection between the connector 30 and the wall and simplifies the structure. Here, the patch 40 is specifically a metal sheet. Of course, in other embodiments, the adhesive can also be directly applied to the connector 30.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the patch 40 is independently provided relative to the connector 30; wherein, the patch 40 can be connected to the connector 30 by gluing, which can facilitate the assembly and connection of the patch 40 on the connector 30. Here, the patch 40 can also be coated with an adhesive, and the patch 40 can be fixed to the connector 30 by the adhesive, so that the patch 40 can be assembled on the connector 30 in a directionally-controlled manner, thereby facilitating the assembly and connection of the patch 40 on the connector 30.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, the present application further provides a refrigerator, comprising a refrigerator body 200 and the depth adjustment mechanism 100 described above, wherein the depth adjustment mechanism 100 is mounted on the top 210 of the refrigerator body 200. Here, the depth adjustment mechanism 100 is assembled to the lower portion of the refrigerator body 200 and does not extend beyond the highest portion of the refrigerator body 200, so that when the depth adjustment mechanism 100 is assembled on the refrigerator body 200, it does not affect the overall height of the refrigerator body 200.

[0051] like Figure 3As shown, two sets of depth adjustment mechanisms 100 are provided, spaced apart along the width of the refrigerator body 200. This allows the refrigerator to use two sets of depth adjustment mechanisms 100 to adjust its depth within the cabinet, thereby improving the stability of the refrigerator when its depth is fixed within the cabinet. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of depth adjustment mechanisms 100 can be one, three, or even more sets, which will not be elaborated here.

[0052] From the above, it can be seen that when the refrigerator of the present application needs to be embedded in a cabinet, the length of the adjustment rod 21 extending backward from the refrigerator body 200 in the depth direction of the refrigerator body 200 can be adjusted according to the depth of the refrigerator embedded in the cabinet and the depth of the refrigerator body 200, and then the refrigerator can be moved as a whole into the cabinet until the patch 40 of the connecting head 30 on the adjustment rod 21 rests on the wall so that the patch 40 is connected to the wall, so that the refrigerator door on the refrigerator body 200 can be flush with the cabinet.

[0053] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0054] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. As long as they are within the spirit of the present invention, appropriate changes and modifications to the above embodiments are within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A depth adjustment mechanism, characterized in that: The depth adjustment mechanism (100) comprises: A fixing seat (10) is fixedly mounted on the top (210) of the refrigerator body (200); An adjustment assembly (20) comprises an adjustment rod (21) and a locking member (22), wherein the adjustment rod (21) is telescopically mounted on the fixing seat (10), and the adjustment rod (21) is capable of extending outward from the box top (210) in the depth direction of the refrigerator body (200), and the adjustment rod (21) extending from the box top (210) can be locked to the fixing seat (10) by the locking member (22); A connecting head (30) is mounted on one end of the adjusting rod (21) extending from the box top (210), and the connecting head (30) can be pressed against the wall under the drive of the adjusting rod (21), so that the connecting head (30) is connected to the wall; The connector (30) is connected to a patch (40), the patch (40) being a metal sheet, and the connector (30) can be pressed against the wall surface through the patch (40); wherein the patch (40) is coated with an adhesive, and when the patch (40) is pressed against the wall surface, the patch (40) and the wall surface can be connected through the adhesive; The patch (40) is independently arranged relative to the connector (30); wherein the patch (40) can be connected to the connector (30) in an adhesive manner.

2. The depth adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (30) is configured as a flexible member (31); The connecting head (30) is sleeved on the adjusting rod (21) and tightly matched with the adjusting rod (21).

3. The depth adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member (22) is configured as a locking nut (221), which is connected to the adjusting rod (21) in a threaded manner and abuts against the fixing seat (10) to limit the adjusting rod (21) to the fixing seat (10).

4. The depth adjustment mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the locking nuts (221) is configured to be two, and the two locking nuts (221) are arranged on two outer sides of the fixing seat (10).

5. The depth adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The depth adjustment mechanism (100) further comprises a connecting piece (101), wherein the connecting piece (101) passes through the fixing seat (10) and is screwed to the reinforcing iron (220) in the box top (210), so as to fix the fixing seat (10) to the box top (210).

6. The depth adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat (10) comprises a first fixing plate (11) and a second fixing plate (12), and the first fixing plate (11) and the second fixing plate (12) are arranged at intervals along the depth direction of the refrigerator body (200); Wherein, the adjusting rod (21) is arranged to pass through the first fixing plate (11) and the second fixing plate (12).

7. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a refrigerator body (200) and a depth adjustment mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the depth adjustment mechanism (100) is installed on the top (210) of the refrigerator body (200).

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that The depth adjustment mechanisms (100) are configured in two sets, and the two sets of depth adjustment mechanisms (100) are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the refrigerator body (200).

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