Shelf component and refrigerator

By using metal plates and decorative strips to connect the shelf components, the strength is enhanced and food is prevented from falling, which solves the problems of low matching and insufficient strength of high-end interiors and improves the aesthetics and practicality of the refrigerator shelves.

CN223412352UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03GUANGDONG GALANZ ENTERPRISES CO LTD +2
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422857368.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing refrigerator shelf components have a poor match with high-end metal panel interior styles, and traditional metal wire shelves are not strong enough and are easy to deform, and food is easy to fall through the gaps, making them less practical.

Method used

The metal plate and the decorative strip are connected by a clip-on part, a rolled edge structure is added, and it is fixed in the refrigerator compartment in combination with a limit support part. The metal plate material is used and the color can be adjusted to match the high-end interior, thereby enhancing strength and preventing food from falling.

Benefits of technology

The strength and aesthetics of the shelf components are improved, the matching degree with the high-end metal panel is enhanced, the food is prevented from falling, and the overall appearance is improved.

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Abstract

The shelf component comprises a metal plate and decorative strips arranged at the two ends of the metal plate, clamping parts are arranged between the metal plate and the decorative strips, the metal plate and the decorative strips are connected through the clamping parts, and the two sides of the metal plate are each provided with a hemming part; inserting grooves are formed in the decoration strips, and inserting edges are arranged at the two ends of the metal plate respectively and inserted into the corresponding inserting grooves. The shelf components are made of metal plates, so that the problem that food is easy to fall off from gaps among steel wires of a traditional metal steel wire shelf is solved; meanwhile, curled edge structures are additionally arranged on the two sides of the metal plate, the overall strength of the shelf component is enhanced, and the problem that a traditional metal steel wire shelf is insufficient in strength and prone to deformation is solved; besides, the color of the metal plate is adjustable, the matching degree of the metal plate and the high-end metal panel interior trim on the market is high, the appearance effect is consistent, and the problems that the matching degree of a traditional glass shelf and a traditional metal panel interior trim is low, and the overall appearance effect is poor are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a shelf component and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Refrigerators currently on the market generally have shelves inside for storing food. Most of the shelves are made of glass panels. Glass shelves match the white interior style of traditional refrigerators, but they have a low match with the gray or metal panel interior styles of some high-end refrigerators, resulting in a poor overall appearance.

[0003] Secondly, there are also metal wire racks made of multiple metal wires welded together. The overall strength of this type of wire rack is weak, and it is easy to deform and bend when storing heavy food. At the same time, there will be gaps between the wires, and food can easily fall through the gaps. The practicality is poor and needs to be improved.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a shelf component and a refrigerator with a simple structure, high strength, beautiful appearance, reasonable cost and strong practicality, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] A shelf component designed for this purpose is characterized in that it includes a metal plate and decorative strips arranged at both ends of the metal plate, a clamping portion is provided between the metal plate and the decorative strip, the metal plate and the decorative strip are connected to each other through the clamping portion, and a curling portion is provided on both sides of the metal plate.

[0007] Slots are provided on the decorative strip, and inserting edges are respectively provided at both ends of the metal plate, which are inserted into the corresponding slots.

[0008] Both ends of the slot are respectively provided with sockets, and the curled edge parts are inserted into the sockets.

[0009] The snap-fitting portion comprises a snap fastener provided on the slot and a button hole provided on the inserting edge, and the snap fastener and the button hole are snapped together.

[0010] An air escape is provided on one side of the slot corresponding to the position of the buckle.

[0011] The thickness of the slot is S1, the thickness of the insert edge is S2, and S1>2S2.

[0012] A refrigerator designed for this purpose includes a box body with a compartment arranged therein, and is characterized in that it also includes the shelf component, a limiting support portion is provided between the shelf component and the compartment, and the shelf component is fixed in the compartment by the limiting support portion.

[0013] The position-limiting support portion comprises support ribs arranged on both sides of the compartment and a support surface arranged at the bottom of the decorative strip, and the shelf component is supported on the support ribs through the support surface.

[0014] The limiting support portion further comprises limiting grooves arranged on both sides of the compartment and limiting bosses arranged at the ends of the decorative strips, and the shelf component is positioned in the compartment by the cooperation between the limiting bosses and the limiting grooves.

[0015] The limiting groove is located at the rear end of the supporting rib, a channel is provided between the limiting groove and the supporting rib, and the limiting boss is inserted into the limiting groove through the channel.

[0016] The shelf components of the present invention are made of metal plates, which solves the problem that food easily falls through the gaps between the wires of traditional metal wire shelves. At the same time, rolled edge structures are added on both sides of the metal plates to enhance the overall strength of the shelf components, solving the problem that traditional metal wire shelves are insufficient in strength and prone to deformation. In addition, the color of the metal plates is adjustable, and it has a high degree of matching with high-end metal panel interiors on the market and a consistent appearance, solving the problem that traditional glass shelves and metal panel interiors have a low degree of matching and a poor overall appearance. In addition, the decorative strips further improve the aesthetics of the shelf components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the shelf components in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the metal plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the decorative strip in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the shelf component in another orientation in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view in the AA direction.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a partial structural diagram of a refrigerator in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of a box body in one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] See also Figure 1-Figure 7This shelf component includes a metal plate 1 and decorative strips 2 arranged at both ends of the metal plate 1. A clamping portion is provided between the metal plate 1 and the decorative strip 2. The metal plate 1 and the decorative strip 2 are connected to each other through the clamping portion. A curling portion 3 is provided on both sides of the metal plate 1. The curling portion 3 can improve the overall strength of the metal plate 1.

[0026] The decorative strip 2 is provided with a slot 4 , and both ends of the metal plate 1 are respectively provided with an inserting edge 5 , which is inserted into the corresponding slot 4 .

[0027] Sockets 6 are respectively provided at both ends of the slot 4 , and the curled edge portion 3 is inserted into the sockets 6 .

[0028] The snap-fitting portion includes a snap 7 provided on the slot 4 and a button hole 8 provided on the insert edge 5. The snap 7 and the button hole 8 engage with each other to connect the metal plate 1 and the decorative strip 2. The snap 7 is distributed transversely on the slot 4, and the button holes 8 are distributed transversely on the insert edge 5. During installation, first insert the insert edge 5 of the metal plate 1 into the slot 4 of the decorative strip 2, and then move the metal plate 1 downward so that the snap 7 and the button hole 8 engage with each other.

[0029] An air escape 9 is provided on one side of the slot 4 at a position corresponding to the buckle 7 .

[0030] The thickness of the slot 4 is S1, the thickness of the inserting edge 5 is S2, S1>2S2, to prevent the buckle 7 from hindering the inserting edge 5 from being inserted into the slot 4, while ensuring that there is enough space for the buckle 7 and the buckle hole 8 to buckle with each other.

[0031] The refrigerator includes a box body 10, a compartment 11 is provided in the box body 10, and a shelf component a is provided between the shelf component a and the compartment 11. A limiting support portion is provided between the shelf component a and the compartment 11, and the shelf component a is fixed in the compartment 11 through the limiting support portion.

[0032] The position limiting support portion includes support ribs 12 arranged on both sides of the compartment 11 and a support surface 13 arranged at the bottom of the decorative strip 2. The shelf component a is supported on the support ribs 12 through the support surface 13 so that the shelf component a is positioned up and down in the compartment 11.

[0033] The limiting support portion also includes limiting grooves 14 arranged on both sides of the chamber 11 and limiting bosses 15 arranged at the end of the decorative strip 2. The shelf component a is positioned in the chamber 11 front, back, left and right through the cooperation between the limiting bosses 15 and the limiting grooves 14, thereby fixing the shelf component a in the chamber 11 to prevent the shelf component a from moving in the chamber 11.

[0034] The limiting groove 14 is located at the rear end of the support rib 12, and a channel 16 is provided between the limiting groove 14 and the support rib 12, and the limiting boss 15 is inserted into the limiting groove 14 through the channel 16; when the shelf component a is installed, the shelf component a is pushed into the compartment 11 in the direction of the limiting groove 14, and the limiting boss 15 is inserted into the limiting groove 14 through the channel 16, and then the shelf component a is moved downward so that the shelf component a is supported on the support rib 12 through the supporting surface 13, and the limiting boss 15 is positioned in the limiting groove 14 front, back, left and right.

[0035] The socket 6 is arranged in the limiting boss 15 .

[0036] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which illustrates and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A shelf component, characterized in that: The invention comprises a metal plate (1) and decorative strips (2) arranged at both ends of the metal plate (1); a clamping portion is provided between the metal plate (1) and the decorative strip (2); the metal plate (1) and the decorative strip (2) are connected to each other via the clamping portion; and a curling portion (3) is provided on both sides of the metal plate (1).

2. The shelf component according to claim 1, wherein: A slot (4) is provided on the decorative strip (2), and inserting edges (5) are respectively provided at both ends of the metal plate (1), and the inserting edges (5) are inserted into the corresponding slots (4).

3. The shelf component according to claim 2, wherein: Sockets (6) are respectively provided at both ends of the slot (4), and the curled edge portion (3) is inserted into the sockets (6).

4. The shelf component according to claim 2, wherein: The snap-fitting portion comprises a snap (7) arranged on the slot (4) and a button hole (8) arranged on the inserting edge (5), and the snap (7) and the button hole (8) are snapped together.

5. The shelf component according to claim 4, characterized in that: An air escape opening (9) is provided on one side of the slot (4) at a position corresponding to the buckle (7).

6. The shelf component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The thickness of the slot (4) is S1, the thickness of the inserting edge (5) is S2, and S1>2S2.

7. A refrigerator, comprising a housing (10), wherein a compartment (11) is provided in the housing (10), characterized in that: It also includes the shelf component (a) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a limited support portion is provided between the shelf component (a) and the compartment (11), and the shelf component (a) is fixed in the compartment (11) by the limited support portion.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein: The position-limiting support portion includes support ribs (12) arranged on both sides of the compartment (11) and a support surface (13) arranged at the bottom of the decorative strip (2), and the shelf component (a) is supported on the support ribs (12) through the support surface (13).

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiting support portion further includes limiting grooves (14) arranged on both sides of the compartment (11) and limiting bosses (15) arranged at the ends of the decorative strip (2); the shelf component (a) is positioned in the compartment (11) through the cooperation of the limiting bosses (15) and the limiting grooves (14).

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein: The limiting groove (14) is located at the rear end of the supporting rib (12), a channel (16) is provided between the limiting groove (14) and the supporting rib (12), and the limiting boss (15) is inserted into the limiting groove (14) through the channel (16).