Refrigerator door and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigerator door and a refrigerator, and relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and the refrigerator door comprises a door shell made of a magnetic metal material and provided with a first mounting surface; the panel is provided with a second mounting surface, and the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are oppositely arranged; and the magnetic piece is arranged on the second mounting surface, and the magnetic piece is attracted with the first mounting surface. According to the refrigerator door, the structure of the refrigerator door is improved, so that the panel can be independently disassembled and assembled, and the customization requirements of customers on different appearances are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigerator door and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Traditional refrigerator doors typically consist of a panel, upper and lower end caps, left and right columns, and a door liner, forming a closed area. To improve thermal insulation, this enclosed area is filled with foaming materials such as polyurethane foam. After curing, the foaming material tightly bonds with the various components, forming a single, well-insulated structure. However, because the panel and foam are tightly bonded, they cannot be replaced individually, often requiring the entire door to be replaced. This increases repair costs and wastes resources. Furthermore, for consumers seeking personalized customization, the inability to easily change the refrigerator's appearance poses a challenge. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a refrigerator door and a refrigerator, aiming to realize convenient disassembly and assembly of the refrigerator panel and meet the customization needs of customers.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a refrigerator door, comprising:

[0005] The door shell is made of magnetic metal and has a first mounting surface;

[0006] A panel having a second mounting surface, wherein the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are arranged opposite to each other; and

[0007] The magnetic component is provided on the second mounting surface, and the magnetic component is attracted to the first mounting surface.

[0008] In one embodiment, the magnetic member is configured as a flexible magnetic plate, the flexible magnetic plate is adhered to the second mounting surface, and two sides of the flexible magnetic plate are respectively in contact with the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the flexible magnetic plate and the panel are of equal size.

[0010] In one embodiment, a disassembly opening is provided on the periphery of the door shell for disassembling the panel.

[0011] In one embodiment, the disassembly opening is configured as a notch provided on the edge of the door shell.

[0012] In one embodiment, the notch is provided at the bottom of the door shell.

[0013] In one embodiment, the notch is provided at a corner end of the door shell.

[0014] In one embodiment, the door shell is provided with a rib, which is provided on a side of the door shell facing the panel and extends around the first mounting surface.

[0015] In one embodiment, the door shell comprises:

[0016] a mounting plate forming the front face of the refrigerator door, wherein the first mounting surface is provided on a side of the mounting plate facing the panel;

[0017] Side panels are provided at opposite ends of the mounting plate in a width direction to define the side surfaces of the refrigerator door. The mounting plate and the side panels are integrally formed, and the magnetic member is attracted to the mounting plate.

[0018] In one embodiment, a slot is formed between the mounting plate and the side plate, and the slot extends along the length direction of the door shell. The refrigerator door further comprises:

[0019] An end cover, used for plugging into the slot, wherein the end cover, the mounting plate and the side plate together form an opening at the back;

[0020] The door liner is used to cover the opening.

[0021] In one embodiment, the panel is made of any one of rock, metal, glass, and SPC.

[0022] The utility model also provides a refrigerator, comprising the refrigerator door described above.

[0023] In the technical solution of the present invention, the door shell constitutes the main structure of the refrigerator door, and the door shell is not used as an appearance part. A first mounting surface is set on the door shell, and the material of the door shell is a magnetic metal material. In addition, a panel is set separately, and a second mounting surface is set on the panel, and a magnetic part is set on the second mounting surface. The magnetic part can be attracted to the first mounting surface of the door shell to fix the panel on the door shell; the door panel is only used as an appearance part, so the user can replace it according to needs. Since the panel and the door shell are fixed by magnetic attraction, the user can replace the door panel by himself, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the door panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the refrigerator door provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the refrigerator door provided by the present invention along the length direction;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0029] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0030] 100, door shell; 110, mounting plate; 120, side panel; 200, panel; 300, magnetic part; 400, disassembly port; 500, rib; 600, end cover; 700, door liner.

[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), such directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0035] A traditional refrigerator door consists of a panel 200, upper and lower end caps 600, left and right columns, and a door liner 700. The interior of the door is filled with a foam material such as polyurethane foam to enhance thermal insulation. After curing, the foam material tightly bonds with the various components, forming a single, well-insulated structure. In this design, the panel 200 cannot be replaced individually; replacing the door panel requires replacing the entire door, increasing maintenance costs and wasting resources. This also limits consumers' desire to customize the refrigerator's exterior.

[0036] To this end, the present technical solution proposes a refrigerator door, comprising: a door shell 100, which is made of magnetic metal and has a first mounting surface; a panel 200, which has a second mounting surface, and the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are arranged opposite to each other; and a magnetic part 300, which is arranged on the second mounting surface, and the magnetic part 300 is attracted to the first mounting surface.

[0037] In the technical solution of the present invention, the door shell 100 constitutes the main structure of the refrigerator door. The door shell 100 is not used as an appearance part. A first mounting surface is set on the door shell 100, and the material of the door shell 100 is selected as a magnetic metal material; in addition, a panel 200 is set separately, and a second mounting surface is set on the panel 200, and a magnetic member 300 is set on the second mounting surface. The magnetic member 300 can be attracted to the first mounting surface of the door shell 100 to fix the panel 200 on the door shell 100; the door panel is only used as an appearance part, so the user can replace it according to demand. Since the panel 200 and the door shell 100 are fixed by magnetic attraction, the user can replace the door panel by himself, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the door panel.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 4In one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator door includes a door shell 100. Door shell 100 serves as the main structure of the refrigerator door and is not directly used as an exterior component. Instead, it serves as the main structure of the refrigerator door. A cavity may be provided in door shell 100 to be filled with insulation material. Furthermore, door shell 100 is made of a magnetic metal material such as steel. Door shell 100 has a first mounting surface, which may be the end surface of the refrigerator door facing the user after it is assembled to the refrigerator body. The refrigerator door also includes a panel 200, which is the appearance part of the refrigerator door. The panel 200 can be a flat plate. The panel 200 has an appearance surface facing the user and a second mounting surface opposite to the appearance surface. The second mounting surface is arranged opposite to the first mounting surface of the door shell 100. A magnetic part 300 can be fixed on the second mounting surface. The magnetic part 300 can be a magnet. Since the door shell 100 is a magnetic metal material, the magnetic part 300 can be directly attracted to the door shell 100 without the need to set other components matching the magnetic part 300 on the door shell 100. During installation, the magnetic part 300 can be attracted to the first mounting surface of the door shell 100, so that the panel 200 is attached to the door shell 100; in this way, users can replace panels 200 of different styles according to personal preferences or needs, meeting the user's personalized needs. In addition, through this magnetic attraction method, not only the stability and reliability of the panel 200 after installation are guaranteed, but also the user can remove the panel 200 from the door shell 100 without using professional tools, which greatly simplifies the replacement process.

[0039] In one embodiment of the present invention, to further improve the stability of the connection between the panel 200 and the door shell 100, the magnetic member 300 is configured as a flexible magnetic plate. The flexible magnetic plate is bonded to the second mounting surface, and the two sides of the flexible magnetic plate are respectively in contact with the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface. The flexible magnetic plate can be a thin sheet of magnetic material made by mixing a flexible material such as CPE with magnetic powder. The flexible magnetic plate not only has good magnetic properties, but also has a certain degree of flexibility and bendability. During installation, the two side surfaces of the flexible magnetic plate can be in contact with the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface to better adapt to the slight unevenness of the surface of the panel 200 and the door shell 100, thereby improving the flatness of the attachment of the panel 200 to the door shell 100 and maintaining good adsorption force. In addition, the flexible magnetic plate also has a certain buffering effect, which can provide a buffer layer between the panel 200 and the door shell 100 to reduce wear or scratches caused by frequent disassembly and assembly. In addition, to simplify the manufacturing process, the flexible magnetic plate can be fixed to the second mounting surface of the panel 200 by bonding. Use high-strength double-sided tape or other suitable adhesives to firmly stick the flexible magnetic plate on the panel 200 to ensure that it will not fall off during long-term use. Of course, the flexible magnetic plate can also be fixed to the panel 200 by screwing or snapping, and the specific fixing method is not limited.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible magnetic plate is equal in size to the panel 200, which ensures that the entire surface of the panel 200 can evenly generate magnetic attraction with the first mounting surface of the door shell 100, avoiding looseness or instability in local areas due to lack of magnetic attraction, making the connection between the panel 200 and the door shell 100 more secure and reducing the risk of the panel 200 falling off; in addition, when the flexible magnetic plate is equal in size to the panel 200, the panel 200 can fit perfectly with the door shell 100 after installation, and the seam between the panel 200 and the door shell 100 will be filled with the flexible magnetic plate to prevent the edge from warping or unevenness, thereby ensuring the consistency and aesthetics of the appearance of the refrigerator door and improving the overall texture of the product.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 In order to further improve the convenience of disassembly of the panel 200, in one embodiment of the present invention, a disassembly opening 400 is provided on the periphery of the door shell 100 for disassembling the panel 200; the disassembly opening 400 can be provided at a position on the periphery of the door shell 100 that is not easy to affect the appearance and is easy to operate, and the disassembly opening 400 can be designed to be a hole or groove extending from the side of the door shell 100 to the front of the door shell 100, and its size and shape should be sufficient to accommodate tools or hands to reach in; during disassembly, the user can use a flat screwdriver to insert it into the disassembly opening 400 with bare hands, and abut against the magnetic part 300 on the back of the panel 200, lift the magnetic part 300 from the door shell 100, and then gradually peel off the panel 200 from the door shell 100. By setting the disassembly port 400, the user does not need to search for suitable tools or suitable disassembly points, which greatly simplifies the disassembly process of the panel 200. In addition, when the panel 200 is installed on the face shell, the panel 200 can cover the disassembly port 400, which will not damage the overall appearance of the refrigerator door and maintain the aesthetics of the product.

[0042] In one embodiment of the present invention, the disassembly opening 400 is configured as a notch provided on the edge of the door shell 100. Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the notch runs through the side and front of the door shell 100. The shape of the notch can be semicircular, square or other suitable geometric shapes. Its size should be large enough to accommodate the insertion of a finger. The user can directly insert a finger into the notch and pry one side of the panel 200 to separate the flexible magnetic plate from the first mounting surface of the door shell 100. The door panel can be disassembled by the above-mentioned simple notch design, which is conducive to simplifying the design of the door shell 100 and controlling processing costs. In addition, in order to ensure aesthetics, the notch can be set at the bottom of the door shell 100. The bottom is the side of the door shell 100 facing the ground. Since the user observes the refrigerator from a straight-on or downward-looking perspective, when it is installed at the bottom, the user will not easily see the notch when using it, which is conducive to ensuring the aesthetics of the refrigerator door. In addition, in order to save effort, in one embodiment of the present invention, the notch is set at the corner end of the door shell 100. Because the corner end is the weak point where the flexible magnetic plate is connected to the door shell 100, it is easier to lift the door panel from the corner end, achieving a labor-saving effect.

[0043] In order to further enhance the connection stability between the panel 200 and the door shell 100, in one embodiment of the present invention, the door shell 100 is provided with a retaining edge 500, which is provided on a side of the door shell 100 facing the panel 200 and extends around the first mounting surface; specifically, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the rib 500 is arranged on the side of the door shell 100 facing the panel 200 and extends around the first mounting surface. The rib 500 and the first mounting surface together form a groove structure, and the panel 200 can be embedded in the groove. During use, the rib 500 can prevent the panel 200 from shifting or loosening, ensuring that the panel 200 is always firmly fixed on the door shell 100; in addition, the height of the rib 500 can be flush with the panel 200 or lower than the panel 200, which can reduce the gap between the panel 200 and the door shell 100, and block the edges of the flexible magnetic plate and the panel 200, thereby improving the overall appearance.

[0044] like Figure 1In one embodiment of the present invention, the door shell 100 includes: a mounting plate 110, which forms the front face of the refrigerator door; a first mounting surface located on the side of the mounting plate 110 facing the panel 200; and side panels 120 located at opposite ends of the mounting plate 110 in the width direction to define the sides of the refrigerator door. The mounting plate 110 and the side panels 120 are integrally formed, and the magnetic member 300 is attracted to the mounting plate 110. In this embodiment, the mounting plate 110 forms the front face of the refrigerator door; the first mounting surface is located on the side of the mounting plate 110 facing the panel 200; and the side panels 120 are located at opposite ends of the mounting plate 110 in the width direction to define the sides of the refrigerator door. The side panels 120 constitute the pillars of a conventional refrigerator door structure. The mounting plate 110 and the side panels 120 are integrally stamped or cast. This reduces the number of connection points of the refrigerator door, improves the overall stability and durability of the door shell 100, and simplifies the manufacturing process, reducing assembly steps and time, and lowering production costs.

[0045] like Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, a slot is formed between the mounting plate 110 and the side plate 120, and the slot extends along the length direction of the door shell 100. The refrigerator door further includes: an end cover 600 for plugging into the slot, and the end cover 600, the mounting plate 110 and the side plate 120 together form an opening at the back; a door liner 700 for covering the opening; the slot is set at the top and bottom of the door shell 100, one end of the end cover 600 can be inserted into the slot, and a buckle can be set between the end cover 600 and the inner wall of the slot The structure enables the end cover 600 to be firmly fixed on the door shell 100. This design can simplify the assembly process and improve production efficiency. In addition, after the end cover 600 and the door shell 100 are assembled, a accommodating cavity with an opening at the back can be formed. The door liner 700 can cover the opening and be fixed to the door shell 100 by bonding or other means. The door liner 700 not only serves as a supporting structure inside the refrigerator door, but also forms a sealed space with the end cover 600 and the door shell 100, which is used to fill with foam material to enhance the thermal insulation performance.

[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, to meet the diverse needs and personalized preferences of different users regarding refrigerator appearance, panel 200 can be made of a variety of materials. Specifically, panel 200 can be made of any of rock, metal, glass, or SPC (Stone Plastic Composite). Each material's unique texture and color can be utilized to accommodate different usage scenarios and personal preferences. Of course, panel 200 is not limited to the aforementioned materials; any material that can be used as a decorative material is suitable for panel 200 in this embodiment.

[0047] The present invention also provides a refrigerator door, which includes a refrigerator main body and a refrigerator door installed on the refrigerator main body. The specific structure of the refrigerator door refers to the above embodiments. Since the refrigerator door adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0048] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator door, characterized in that: include: The door shell is made of magnetic metal and has a first mounting surface; The panel has a second mounting surface, wherein the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are arranged opposite to each other; and a magnetic member, disposed on the second mounting surface, the magnetic member being attracted to the first mounting surface; A disassembly opening is provided on the periphery of the door shell for disassembling the panel, and the disassembly opening extends from the side edge of the door shell to the front surface of the door shell.

2. The refrigerator door according to claim 1, wherein: The magnetic component is configured as a flexible magnetic plate, the flexible magnetic plate is adhered to the second mounting surface, and two sides of the flexible magnetic plate are respectively in contact with the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface.

3. The refrigerator door according to claim 2, wherein: The flexible magnetic plate has the same size as the panel.

4. The refrigerator door according to claim 1, wherein: The disassembly opening is configured as a notch provided on the edge of the door shell.

5. The refrigerator door according to claim 4, wherein: The notch is arranged at the bottom of the door shell.

6. The refrigerator door according to claim 5, wherein: The notch is arranged at a corner end of the door shell.

7. The refrigerator door according to claim 1, wherein: The door shell is provided with a retaining edge, which is arranged on a side of the door shell facing the panel and extends around the first installation surface.

8. The refrigerator door according to claim 1, wherein: The door shell comprises: a mounting plate forming the front face of the refrigerator door, wherein the first mounting surface is provided on a side of the mounting plate facing the panel; Side panels are provided at opposite ends of the mounting plate in a width direction to define the side surfaces of the refrigerator door. The mounting plate and the side panels are integrally formed, and the magnetic member is attracted to the mounting plate.

9. The refrigerator door according to claim 8, wherein: A slot is formed between the mounting plate and the side plate, and the slot extends along the length direction of the door shell. The refrigerator door further includes: An end cover, used for plugging into the slot, wherein the end cover, the mounting plate and the side plate together form an opening at the back; The door liner is used to cover the opening.

10. The refrigerator door according to claim 1, wherein: The panel is made of any one of rock, metal, glass, and SPC.

11. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The refrigerator door comprises the refrigerator door according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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