Box equipment and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a box body device and a refrigerator. The box body equipment comprises a box body, a bearing assembly, a wiring box and a WiFi device. The box body is provided with a first mounting groove. The bearing assembly is installed in the first installation groove and provided with an opening. The wiring box is fixedly arranged on the bearing assembly and located in the first installation groove. The wiring box comprises a containing cavity and a sealing wall arranged on the outer edge of the containing cavity, the sealing wall abuts against the bearing assembly in a sealed mode, and the containing cavity is communicated with the opening. The WiFi device passes through the opening, and a part of the WiFi device is arranged in the accommodating cavity. According to the box body equipment, the difficulty of installing the WiFi device to the wiring box can be reduced, and the reliability of the refrigerator manufacturing and assembling process is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a box device and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, refrigeration equipment (such as refrigerators and freezers) has become an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. As intelligent technology continues to expand into the field of home appliances, consumers are increasingly demanding ease of use and intelligence in their home appliance experience.

[0003] In the related art, a control device is provided in the refrigerator to control the refrigerator. During the manufacturing process of the refrigerator, a foaming process is adopted. During the foaming process, overflow may occur, which increases the difficulty of installing the control device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a cabinet device and a refrigerator, wherein the cabinet device can reduce the difficulty of installing a WiFi device to a wiring box and improve the reliability of the refrigerator manufacturing and assembly process.

[0005] Specifically, the present disclosure is achieved through the following technical solutions.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a box device is provided, comprising a box body, a load-bearing assembly, a wiring box, and a WiFi device. The box body is provided with a first mounting slot. The load-bearing assembly is mounted in the first mounting slot, and the load-bearing assembly is provided with an opening. The wiring box is fixed to the load-bearing assembly and is located within the first mounting slot. The wiring box includes a accommodating cavity and a sealing wall disposed at an outer edge of the accommodating cavity, the sealing wall being in sealing contact with the load-bearing assembly, and the accommodating cavity being in communication with the opening. The WiFi device passes through the opening, and a portion of the WiFi device is mounted within the accommodating cavity.

[0007] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects.

[0008] By installing the bearing assembly in the first mounting groove of the housing, and the wiring box being fixedly connected to the bearing assembly, and the wiring box being located in the first mounting groove, the wiring box will not be exposed to the outside of the refrigerator, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator. The user can control the refrigerator by connecting to the WiFi device, and can also remotely control the refrigerator. Installing part of the WiFi device in the accommodating cavity of the wiring box can reduce the space occupied by the WiFi device inside the refrigerator, and the wiring box can be used to separate the WiFi device from other parts of the refrigerator to avoid the influence of other parts on the WiFi device, thereby improving the reliability of the WiFi device. During the manufacturing process of the refrigerator, the housing is formed and manufactured using a foaming process. The wiring box uses a sealing wall to seal against the bearing assembly, so that the housing will not overflow into the wiring box during the foaming process, thereby preventing the wiring box from being blocked, reducing the difficulty of installing the WiFi device to the wiring box, and improving the reliability of the refrigerator manufacturing and assembly process.

[0009] The technical solution of the present disclosure is further described below.

[0010] In one embodiment, the wiring box is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes communicating with the accommodating cavity, and the plurality of ventilation holes are communicated with the opening through the accommodating cavity.

[0011] In one embodiment, the box device further includes a decorative member, which is fixedly connected to the carrying assembly and covers at least a portion of the carrying assembly.

[0012] In one embodiment, a WiFi device includes a button, a control assembly, and a wire electrically connected to the control assembly. The button is connected to the control assembly to turn the control assembly on or off. The control assembly is fixed to a decorative member. The decorative member has a second mounting slot, and the button is mounted in the second mounting slot and slidably connected to the decorative member. The wire passes through the opening and is located within the receiving cavity.

[0013] In one embodiment, the WiFi device further includes an indicator light, the decorative piece is provided with a transparent portion, the indicator light is arranged opposite to the transparent portion, and the indicator light can be observed through the transparent portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the wiring box is further provided with a wiring opening communicated with the accommodating cavity, and the wires pass through the wiring opening to be electrically connected to the electrical components of the box equipment.

[0015] In one embodiment, one of the decorative component and the carrying component is provided with a hook, and the other is provided with a slot, and the decorative component and the carrying component are fixed by the hook and the slot.

[0016] In one embodiment, the sealing wall is provided with a protrusion, and the bearing assembly is provided with a groove adapted to the protrusion, and the protrusion cooperates with the groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the bearing assembly includes a housing and a support member fixedly connected to the housing, a sealing wall is in sealing contact with the support member, and a portion of the support member is sandwiched between the sealing wall and the housing.

[0018] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator is provided, comprising a door and a cabinet body device according to any one of the above embodiments, wherein the door is movably connected to the cabinet body to open or close the cabinet body.

[0019] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects.

[0020] The refrigerator applies the cabinet device in any of the above embodiments, and the cabinet device reduces the manufacturing cost and the difficulty of manufacturing and assembling, so that the manufacturing cost and the difficulty of manufacturing and assembling of the refrigerator can be reduced.

[0021] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of the present disclosure, are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure. The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the present disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present disclosure.

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator shown in an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator cabinet equipment is shown.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The front view structural diagram of the box equipment is shown.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The shown box equipment is a cross-sectional view along line AA.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the box equipment shown in one embodiment.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the box equipment shown in one embodiment.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the box equipment shown in one embodiment.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the box equipment shown in one embodiment.

[0032] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the box equipment shown in one embodiment.

[0033] Figure 10 for Figure 2 The structural diagram of the decorative parts of the box equipment is shown.

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The diagram shows a partially enlarged structural diagram of the decorative part.

[0035] Description of the accompanying drawings.

[0036] 10. Refrigerator; 100. Door; 110. First door; 120. Second door; 200. Cabinet equipment; 210. Cabinet; 211. First mounting slot; 212. Cavity; 220. Carrying assembly; 221. Opening; 222. Slot; 223. Shell; 224. Support member; 230. Wiring box; 231. Accommodating cavity; 232. Sealing wall; 233. Wiring opening; 234. Ventilation hole; 240. WiFi device; 241. Button; 242. Control assembly; 243. Wire; 244. Indicator light; 250. Fastener; 260. Inner liner; 261. Freezer liner; 262. Refrigerator liner; 270. Decorative member; 271. Second mounting slot; 272. Hook; 273. Mounting portion; 274. Fixing member; 201. Protrusion; 202. Groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0038] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of this application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, height, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this application are only used for the purpose of convenience of description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, refrigeration equipment (such as refrigerators and freezers) has become an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. As intelligent technology continues to expand into the field of home appliances, consumers are increasingly demanding ease of use and intelligence in their home appliance experience.

[0040] In the related art, a conventional refrigerator usually uses a display panel to control the refrigerator, but the cost of using the display panel is high.

[0041] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the present application provides a cabinet device 200 and a refrigerator 10, which can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0042] In order to better understand the cabinet device 200 of the present application, the refrigerator 10 to which the cabinet device 200 is applied is used for explanation.

[0043] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the refrigerator 10 includes a door 100 and a cabinet device 200 , the cabinet device 200 includes a cabinet 210 , and the door 100 is movably connected to the cabinet 210 to open or close the cabinet 210 .

[0044] like Figures 2 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the box device 200 includes a box 210, a carrying assembly 220, a wiring box 230, and a WiFi device 240. The box 210 is provided with a first mounting slot 211. The carrying assembly 220 is mounted in the first mounting slot 211, and the carrying assembly 220 is provided with an opening 221. The wiring box 230 is fixed to the carrying assembly 220 and is located in the first mounting slot 211. The wiring box 230 includes a accommodating cavity 231 and a sealing wall 232 provided on the outer edge of the accommodating cavity 231. The sealing wall 232 is in sealing contact with the carrying assembly 220, and the accommodating cavity 231 is connected to the opening 221. The WiFi device 240 passes through the opening 221, and a portion of the WiFi device 240 is mounted in the accommodating cavity 231.

[0045] By installing the carrier assembly 220 in the first mounting slot 211 of the housing 210 and the wiring box 230 being fixedly connected to the carrier assembly 220, and the wiring box 230 being located within the first mounting slot 211, the wiring box 230 is not exposed to the outside of the refrigerator 10, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator 10. Users can control the refrigerator 10 by connecting to the WiFi device 240. Controlling the refrigerator 10 through the WiFi device 240 is more cost-effective than using a display panel, reducing the manufacturing cost of the refrigerator 10 and also enabling remote control of the refrigerator 10. Installing a portion of the WiFi device 240 within the accommodating cavity 231 of the wiring box 230 reduces the internal space occupied by the WiFi device 240. Furthermore, the wiring box 230 can isolate the WiFi device 240 from other components of the refrigerator 10, preventing other components from interfering with the WiFi device 240 and improving its reliability. However, during the manufacturing process of refrigerator 10, cabinet 210 is formed using a foaming process. During the foaming process, material may overflow into wiring box 230, which increases the difficulty of installing WiFi device 240 into wiring box 230. Therefore, the sealing wall 232 of wiring box 230 is sealed against the carrier assembly 220 to prevent material from overflowing from cabinet 210 into wiring box 230 during the foaming process. This prevents clogging of wiring box 230, reduces the difficulty of installing WiFi device 240 into wiring box 230, and improves the reliability of the manufacturing and assembly process of refrigerator 10.

[0046] It should be noted that there are many specific ways to achieve the sealed contact between the sealing wall 232 and the supporting component 220, including the sealing wall 232 and / or the supporting component 220 being made of elastic materials such as rubber or silicone.

[0047] It should be noted that there are many specific implementation methods for the fixed connection between the wiring box 230 and the carrying assembly 220, including but not limited to screw fixation, welding fixation, and clamping fixation.

[0048] It is understandable that the user can connect to the refrigerator 10 through the WiFi device 240 to control the temperature, humidity, etc. of the refrigerator 10 and obtain the operating information and operating parameters of the refrigerator 10.

[0049] like Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 As shown, in one example, the box device 200 further includes a fastener 250, and the wiring box 230 is screwed and fixed to the bearing assembly 220 via the fastener 250. In this way, the method is easy to implement and convenient for installation and removal.

[0050] It should be noted that the fastener 250 can be implemented in a variety of ways, including but not limited to threaded fasteners such as fastening screws and fastening bolts.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the box device 200 further includes an inner liner 260. The box 210 has a cavity 212, and the inner liner 260 is installed in the box 210 through the cavity 212. The inner liner 260 is arranged opposite to the top wall of the box 210 to form a first installation groove 211.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner container 260 includes a freezer inner container 261 and a refrigerator inner container 262, each of which is disposed within the cavity 212. The door 100 includes a first door 110 and a second door 120. The first door 110 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 210 assembly to open or close the freezer inner container 261. The second door 120 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 210 assembly to open or close the refrigerator inner container 262.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, along the height direction of the refrigerator 10 , the freezing liner 261 is arranged below the refrigeration liner 262 .

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the height direction of the refrigerator 10 is the Z-axis direction.

[0055] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the freezing liner 261 is covered with a thermal insulation layer (not shown), and the outer wall of the refrigerating liner 262 is covered with a thermal insulation layer (not shown).

[0056] In some embodiments, the liner 260 further includes a fresh-keeping liner (not shown) disposed in the cavity 212 . Along the height direction of the refrigerator 10 , the fresh-keeping liner is disposed between the refrigeration liner 262 and the freezing liner 261 .

[0057] Since gas is generated during the manufacturing process using the foaming process, if the gas is not discharged, it will cause foaming defects such as trapped gas in the box body 210. Figure 5 as well as Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the wiring box 230 is provided with a plurality of vent holes 234 communicating with the accommodating cavity 231, and the plurality of vent holes 234 are communicated with the opening 221 through the accommodating cavity 231. Thus, by providing a plurality of vent holes 234 communicating with the accommodating cavity 231 in the wiring box 230, during the foaming process of the box body 210, the gas generated by the foaming can enter the accommodating cavity 231 through the vent holes 234 and then escape to the outside through the opening 221, thereby preventing the gas from being retained in the box body 210, thereby reducing the possibility of foaming defects such as trapped air in the box body 210 and improving the overall reliability of the box body device 200.

[0058] like Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the sealing wall 232 is provided with a protrusion 201, and the carrying assembly 220 is provided with a groove 202 adapted to the protrusion 201, and the protrusion 201 cooperates with the groove 202. In this way, when the wiring box 230 is fixedly connected to the carrying assembly 220, the protrusion 201 of the sealing wall 232 cooperates with the groove 202 of the carrying assembly 220 to position the wiring box 230. Then, the wiring box 230 is fixedly connected to the carrying assembly 220, which helps to improve the reliability of the installation of the wiring box 230.

[0059] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet device 200 further includes a decorative member 270, which is fixedly connected to the load-bearing assembly 220 and obscures at least a portion of the load-bearing assembly 220. Thus, by fixing the decorative member 270 to the load-bearing assembly 220 and using the decorative member 270 to obscure the load-bearing assembly 220, the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator 10 is improved.

[0060] It should be noted that there are many specific ways to implement the fixed connection between the decorative component 270 and the supporting assembly 220, including detachable fixed connection methods such as snap connection and screw connection, and non-detachable fixed connection methods such as welding.

[0061] In some embodiments, the decorative member 270 and the supporting assembly 220 are fixed by snap-fitting, which is easy to implement and convenient to disassemble.

[0062] In some embodiments, the decorative member 270 is integrally formed, thereby reducing the number of assembly steps and improving the overall assembly efficiency of the refrigerator 10 .

[0063] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, one of the decorative member 270 and the supporting assembly 220 is provided with a hook 272 , and the other is provided with a slot 222 , and the decorative member 270 and the supporting assembly 220 are fixed by being engaged with the hook 272 and the slot 222 .

[0064] like Figure 7 As shown, in one example, the decorative member 270 is provided with a hook 272 , and the carrying assembly 220 is provided with a slot 222 . The decorative member 270 and the carrying assembly 220 are fixed by being engaged with the hook 272 and the slot 222 .

[0065] It should be noted that the number of hooks 272 and the number of slots 222 correspond one to one, and the number of buckles and slots 222 can be one or more, which can be set according to actual needs and will not be described in detail here.

[0066] like Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the WiFi device 240 includes a button 241, a control assembly 242, and a wire 243 electrically connected to the control assembly 242. The button 241 is connected to the control assembly 242 to turn the control assembly 242 on or off. The control assembly 242 is fixed to a decorative member 270. The decorative member 270 has a second mounting slot 271, and the button 241 is mounted in the second mounting slot 271 and slidably connected to the decorative member 270. The wire 243 passes through the opening 221 and is located within the accommodating cavity 231. In this way, the button 241 is connected to the control assembly 242 to turn the control assembly 242 on or off. When the user needs to connect the WiFi device 240 to the refrigerator 10 to control the refrigerator 10, they can turn on the WiFi device 240 on the refrigerator 10 using the button 241 to establish the connection. After the connection is complete, the WiFi device 240 can be turned off using the button 241. This method is easy to implement and can save energy. The button 241 is mounted in the second mounting slot 271 of the decorative member 270 and slidably connected to the decorative member 270. This method is easy to implement, facilitates the installation of the button 241, and improves the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator 10. Passing the wires 243 through the opening 221 and within the accommodating cavity 231 standardizes the routing of the wiring within the cabinet device 200 and avoids clutter. The wiring box 230 also protects the wires 243.

[0067] In some embodiments, the button 241 is detachably fixedly connected to the decorative member 270. In this way, the button 241 can be easily repaired or replaced.

[0068] like Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the decorative member 270 is further provided with a mounting portion 273, and the control assembly 242 is fixedly connected to the decorative member 270 via the mounting portion 273. In this way, the reliability of the installation of the control assembly 242 can be improved.

[0069] In some embodiments, the control assembly 242 and the decorative member 270 are detachably fixedly connected, so that the control assembly 242 can be easily repaired and replaced.

[0070] like Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, WiFi device 240 further includes an indicator light 244. Decorative member 270 includes a transparent portion, and indicator light 244 is disposed opposite the transparent portion, and indicator light 244 can be viewed through the transparent portion. This allows the user to see indicator light 244 through the transparent portion and intuitively know whether WiFi device 240 is on or off, thereby improving the user experience.

[0071] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the wiring box 230 further includes a wiring opening 233 that communicates with the accommodating cavity 231. A wire 243 passes through the wiring opening 233 and is electrically connected to the lighting of the cabinet 200. This allows the wire 243 to be electrically connected to the lighting of the cabinet 200 through the wiring opening 233 of the wiring box 230, thereby standardizing the routing of wires within the cabinet 200 and reducing clutter. The wiring box 230 also protects the wire 243.

[0072] like Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the decorative member 270 is provided with a fixing member 274, which can be used to fix the circuit of the box device 200. In this way, using the fixing member 274 to fix the circuit of the box device 200 can further standardize the routing of the circuit in the box device 200 and avoid cluttering the circuits.

[0073] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the carrier assembly 220 includes a housing 223 and a support member 224 fixedly connected to the housing 223. The sealing wall 232 is in sealed contact with the support member 224, and a portion of the support member 224 is sandwiched between the sealing wall 232 and the housing 223. In this way, the support member 224 can enhance the strength of the carrier assembly 220, so that when the carrier assembly 220 is installed in the first mounting slot 211, the carrier assembly 220 can better support the top wall of the box 210, thereby improving the reliability of the overall structure of the box device 200. In addition, the sealing wall 232 is in sealed contact with the support member 224, and a portion of the support member 224 is sandwiched between the sealing wall 232 and the housing 223, thereby improving the structural reliability of the wiring box 230 and the carrier assembly 220.

[0074] It is understood that the strength of the support member 224 is greater than that of the housing 223. There are many ways to increase the strength of the support member 224, such as increasing the thickness of the support member 224, using a stronger material for the support member 224, etc. As long as the strength of the support member 224 can be increased, further details will not be given here.

[0075] 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 box device, characterized in that, include: The box body is provided with a first mounting groove; A bearing assembly is installed in the first mounting slot, and the bearing assembly is provided with an opening; a wiring box fixed to the bearing assembly and located in the first mounting slot; the wiring box comprises a receiving cavity and a sealing wall provided on an outer edge of the receiving cavity, the sealing wall is in sealing contact with the bearing assembly, and the receiving cavity is in communication with the opening; and The WiFi device passes through the opening, and a portion of the WiFi device is installed in the accommodating cavity.

2. The box equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiring box is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes communicating with the accommodating cavity, and the plurality of ventilation holes are communicated with the opening through the accommodating cavity.

3. The box equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box device further includes a decorative piece, which is fixedly connected to the bearing assembly and covers at least a portion of the bearing assembly.

4. The box equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The WiFi device includes a button, a control component, and a wire electrically connected to the control component; the button is connected to the control component to control the control component to be turned on or off; the control component is fixed to the decorative member; the decorative member has a second mounting slot, the button is installed in the second mounting slot and is slidably connected to the decorative member; the wire passes through the opening and is located in the accommodating cavity.

5. The box equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The WiFi device further includes an indicator light. The decorative element is provided with a transparent portion. The indicator light is arranged opposite to the transparent portion, and the indicator light can be observed through the transparent portion.

6. The box equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The wiring box is further provided with a wiring opening communicated with the accommodating cavity, and the wire passes through the wiring opening to be electrically connected to the electrical components of the box equipment.

7. The box equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: One of the decorative component and the carrying component is provided with a hook, and the other is provided with a slot, and the decorative component and the carrying component are fixed by being clamped with the hook and the slot.

8. The box equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing wall is provided with a protrusion, the bearing assembly is provided with a groove adapted to the protrusion, and the protrusion cooperates with the groove.

9. The box equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The bearing assembly includes a shell and a support member fixedly connected to the shell; the sealing wall is in sealing contact with the support member, and a portion of the support member is sandwiched between the sealing wall and the shell.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box door and the box device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the box door is movably connected to the box to open or close the box.

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