Refrigerator bottle holder structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a refrigerator bottle holder structure. The utility model provides a refrigerator bottle holder structure which comprises a fixing plate, a bottle holder and a locking assembly, the fixing plate is connected to a refrigerator door, a fixing groove is formed in the fixing plate, and the bottle holder abuts against the fixing plate; the locking assembly is connected with the bottle support, and part of the locking assembly penetrates through the fixing groove and extends to the side, away from the bottle support, of the fixing plate. The locking assembly has a first state and a second state, when the locking assembly is in the first state, the locking assembly is connected with the fixing groove in a clamped mode, when the locking assembly is in the second state, the locking assembly is not connected with the fixing groove in a clamped mode, and the locking assembly is configured to be capable of responding to external force to be switched from the first state to the second state. Thus, when the locking assembly and the fixing groove are clamped, the bottle support and the fixing plate can be connected in a locked mode, shaking or falling caused by collision of a user is not likely to happen, and when clamping between the locking assembly and the fixing groove is relieved, the bottle support can be detached.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a refrigerator bottle holder structure. Background Art

[0002] As an indispensable appliance in modern households, refrigerators play a key role in food preservation and storage. They not only extend the shelf life of food but also provide us with fresh ingredients and cold drinks. To accommodate the diverse food and beverages stored in refrigerators, bottle holders are often integrated into refrigerator doors to hold bottles and other items, while also improving space utilization.

[0003] However, in home use, due to limited space, people may accidentally bump into the refrigerator while moving items or carrying out daily activities. In commercial environments, such as restaurants and supermarket kitchens, refrigerators are also susceptible to collisions during busy operations. When the refrigerator is shaken by a collision, the bottle holders fixed to the refrigerator door can easily fall off.

[0004] Existing bottle holders typically connect to refrigerator door latches through gravity. However, this connection method is too flexible, relying solely on gravity to secure the bottle holder, which lacks safety. This is especially true for bottle holders installed at the lowest point of the door. Users bending over to operate the freezer, or shorter children using the refrigerator, are prone to bumping into the bottle holder, resulting in injuries. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a refrigerator bottle holder structure.

[0006] A refrigerator bottle holder structure comprises: a fixing plate connected to the refrigerator door, the fixing plate being provided with a fixing groove; a bottle holder abutting the side of the fixing plate provided with the fixing groove; a locking assembly connected to the bottle holder, and a portion of the locking assembly passes through the fixing groove and extends to a side of the fixing plate away from the bottle holder; wherein the locking assembly has a first state and a second state, and when the locking assembly is in the first state, it is engaged with the fixing groove, and when the locking assembly is in the second state, it is disengaged from the fixing groove, and the locking assembly is configured to be able to switch from the first state to the second state in response to an external force.

[0007] With this arrangement, the bottle holder is used to hold bottled food and beverages, improving space utilization within the refrigerator. When the locking assembly engages the fixing slot, the bottle holder is locked to the fixing plate, preventing it from shaking or falling due to user contact. When the locking assembly is released from the fixing slot, the bottle holder can be removed. The locking assembly can switch between a locked state (i.e., a first state) and a released state (i.e., a second state) in response to external force, thus providing convenient operation. When the bottle holder needs to be removed, it can be flexibly disassembled and assembled, while maintaining a fixed connection with the fixing plate and the refrigerator door in its normal state.

[0008] In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a first locking member and a second locking member, and the first locking member and the second locking member can move toward each other or away from each other along the length direction of the fixing slot to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first locking member includes a first operating portion and a first clamping portion, the first operating portion is connected to the first clamping portion, the first operating portion is located on a side of the fixing plate close to the bottle holder, and the first clamping portion extends through the fixing groove to a side of the fixing plate away from the bottle holder; the second locking member includes a second operating portion and a second clamping portion, the second operating portion is connected to the second clamping portion, the second operating portion is located on a side of the fixing plate close to the bottle holder, and the second clamping portion extends through the fixing groove to a side of the fixing plate away from the bottle holder.

[0010] In one embodiment, one end of the first clamping portion away from the first operating portion is bent to form a hook structure, and one end of the second clamping portion away from the second operating portion is bent to form a hook structure.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are bent in directions away from each other.

[0012] In one embodiment, both the first operating portion and the second operating portion are provided with protruding blocks.

[0013] In one embodiment, a restoring member is provided between the first operating portion and the second operating portion, and one end of the restoring member abuts against the first operating portion, and the other end abuts against the second operating portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, a first mounting groove is formed on a side of the first operating portion facing the second operating portion, and a second mounting groove is formed on a side of the second operating portion facing the first operating portion. One end of the reset member abuts against the bottom of the first mounting groove, and the other end abuts against the bottom of the second mounting groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, a receiving groove is formed on at least one side of the bottle holder, and the locking assembly is installed in the receiving groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further comprises a mounting plate, the mounting plate being connected to the bottle holder and forming a bottom of the receiving groove, the side of the mounting plate close to the receiving groove being an outer side, and the side of the mounting plate away from the receiving groove being an inner side;

[0017] The first operating portion is movably connected to the mounting plate, and a portion of the first operating portion passes through the mounting plate and extends into the inner side of the mounting plate, and the first mounting groove is formed in the portion of the first operating portion located on the inner side of the mounting plate;

[0018] The second operating portion is movably connected to the mounting plate, and a portion of the second operating portion passes through the mounting plate and extends into the inner side of the mounting plate, and the second mounting groove is opened in the portion of the second operating portion located on the inner side of the mounting plate.

[0019] Compared to the prior art, the refrigerator bottle holder structure provided by the present invention prevents the bottle holder from falling due to careless bumps by the user, thanks to the clamping effect of the first and second locking members on the edge of the fixing groove. The first and second locking members can quickly disconnect from the fixing plate by moving toward each other, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly of the bottle holder. A reset member is provided between the first and second locking members to maintain the locking assembly in the first state, thereby ensuring that the bottle holder remains stably connected to the fixing plate and, therefore, the refrigerator door, when not subjected to user operating force. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first state of the refrigerator bottle holder structure provided by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the second state of the refrigerator bottle holder structure provided by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the refrigerator bottle holder structure provided by the utility model in the first state from another angle;

[0023] Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the refrigerator bottle holder structure provided by the present invention in the second state from another angle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of a portion of the structure of one embodiment of the refrigerator bottle holder structure provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6This is an enlarged view of a portion of the structure of one embodiment of the refrigerator bottle holder structure provided by the present invention from another angle.

[0026] The symbols in the figure mean the following:

[0027] 100. Refrigerator bottle holder structure; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Fixing groove; 20. Bottle holder; 21. Accommodating groove; 30. Locking assembly; 31. First locking member; 311. First operating portion; 3111. Protrusion; 3112. First mounting groove; 312. First clamping portion; 32. Second locking member; 321. Second operating portion; 322. Second clamping portion; 33. Resetting member; 34. Mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] It should be noted that when a mechanism is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another mechanism, it may be directly on the other mechanism or there may be a central mechanism. When a mechanism is considered to be "connected to" another mechanism, it may be directly connected to the other mechanism or there may be a central mechanism at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in the specification of this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it can mean that the first feature is directly in contact with the second feature, or the first feature and the second feature are indirectly in contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the specification of this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used in the specification of this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0033] See Figures 1-6 The present invention provides a refrigerator bottle holder structure 100, comprising a fixing plate 10, a bottle holder 20 and a locking assembly 30. The fixing plate 10 is connected to the refrigerator door, a fixing groove 11 is provided on the fixing plate 10, and the bottle holder 20 abuts against the side of the fixing plate 10 where the fixing groove 11 is provided; the locking assembly 30 is connected to the bottle holder 20, and a portion of the locking assembly 30 passes through the fixing groove 11 and extends to a side of the fixing plate 10 away from the bottle holder 20; wherein the locking assembly 30 has a first state and a second state, when the locking assembly 30 is in the first state, it is engaged with the fixing groove 11, and when the locking assembly 30 is in the second state, it is released from the fixing groove 11, and the locking assembly 30 is configured to be able to switch from the first state to the second state in response to an external force.

[0034] In this way, the bottle holder 20 is used to carry bottled food and beverages, thereby improving the space utilization rate within the refrigerator. When the locking assembly 30 is engaged with the fixing groove 11, the bottle holder 20 is locked and connected to the fixing plate 10, making it less likely to shake or fall due to user collisions. When the locking assembly 30 is disengaged from the fixing groove 11, the bottle holder 20 can be removed. The locking assembly 30 can switch between a locked state (i.e., a first state) and a released state (i.e., a second state) in response to an external force, thereby being easy to operate. When the bottle holder 20 needs to be disassembled, it can be flexibly disassembled and assembled. In the normal state, it can maintain a fixed connection with the fixing plate 10 and the refrigerator door.

[0035] It should be explained that the fixing plate 10 is grooved, and the edge of the groove forms the fixing groove 11 , so the locking assembly 30 is engaged with the fixing groove 11 refers to being engaged with the edge of the fixing plate 10 that forms the fixing groove 11 .

[0036] Specifically, a plurality of fixing grooves 11 are provided on the fixing plate 10, and the plurality of fixing grooves 11 are evenly spaced along the vertical direction. The locking assembly 30 is engaged with one of the fixing grooves 11 and can be disassembled to engage with different fixing grooves 11, thereby enabling the bottle holder 20 to be installed at different heights in the vertical direction.

[0037] Furthermore, the locking assembly 30 includes a first locking member 31 and a second locking member 32. Both the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 can be moved toward or away from each other along the length of the fixing slot 11 to switch between the first and second states. In this way, the user only needs to apply force to drive the first and second locking members 31 and 32 along the length of the fixing slot 11 to switch the locking assembly 30 between the first and second states, making the operation simple and quick.

[0038] It is understandable that in other embodiments, the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 may also be engaged with the fixing groove 11 by rotation, and are not limited to the above-mentioned method of moving along the length direction of the fixing groove 11 .

[0039] The first locking member 31 includes a first operating portion 311 and a first clamping portion 312, the first operating portion 311 is connected to the first clamping portion 312, the first operating portion 311 is located on the side of the fixing plate 10 close to the bottle holder 20, and the first clamping portion 312 extends through the fixing groove 11 to the side of the fixing plate 10 away from the bottle holder 20; the second locking member 32 includes a second operating portion 321 and a second clamping portion 322, the second operating portion 321 is connected to the second clamping portion 322, the second operating portion 321 is located on the side of the fixing plate 10 close to the bottle holder 20, and the second clamping portion 322 extends through the fixing groove 11 to the side of the fixing plate 10 away from the bottle holder 20.

[0040] In this way, since the first operating part 311 and the second operating part 321 are both located on the side of the fixing plate 10 close to the bottle holder 20, that is, the first operating part 311 and the second operating part 321 are closer to the user, it is convenient for the user to pry the first operating part 311 and the second operating part 321, and the first clamping part 312 and the second clamping part 322 pass through the fixing groove 11 to achieve clamping, avoiding interference with the structure on the inner side of the refrigerator door and reducing the impact on the internal space of the refrigerator.

[0041] Specifically, the first clamping portion 312 is bent at one end away from the first operating portion 311 to form a hook structure, and the second clamping portion 322 is bent at one end away from the second operating portion 321 to form a hook structure. In this way, the hook structure hooks the edge of the fixing groove 11, thereby achieving a clamping and fixing effect.

[0042] Furthermore, the first and second clamping portions 312, 322 are bent away from each other, so that the locations where the first and second clamping portions 312, 322 are connected to the fixing plate 10 are farther apart, enabling the bracket to bear a higher load. In other embodiments, the first and second clamping portions 312, 322 may also be bent in other directions, for example, the first clamping portion 312 may be bent horizontally to the left, while the second clamping portion 322 may be bent horizontally to the right, to achieve the same clamping effect.

[0043] Both the first operating portion 311 and the second operating portion 321 are provided with a protrusion 3111 , which protrudes outwards, thereby facilitating operation by the user.

[0044] Preferably, the outer side of the protrusion 3111 is configured as an arc-shaped structure to enhance comfort when the user contacts the protrusion 3111 , ie, the first operating portion 311 and the second operating portion 321 .

[0045] Furthermore, a reset member 33 is provided between the first operating portion 311 and the second operating portion 321. One end of the reset member 33 abuts the first operating portion 311, and the other end abuts the second operating portion 321. Thus, the reset member 33 can automatically restore the first operating portion 311 and the second operating portion 321 from the second state to the first state. Furthermore, the reset member 33 can ensure that the first operating portion 311 and the second operating portion 321 are securely engaged with the edge of the fixing slot 11 when the locking assembly 30 is in the first state.

[0046] In this embodiment, the reset member 33 is configured as a spring, and the elastic potential energy of the spring provides a pushing force to move the first operating part 311 and the second operating part 321 away from each other, thereby improving the connection strength between the locking assembly 30 and the fixed plate 10, and keeping the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 in the first state.

[0047] A first mounting groove 3112 is defined on the side of the first operating portion 311 facing the second operating portion 321, and a second mounting groove is defined on the side of the second operating portion 321 facing the first operating portion 311. One end of the reset member 33 abuts the bottom of the first mounting groove 3112, while the other end abuts the bottom of the second mounting groove. This ensures a more stable installation of both ends of the reset member 33. The sidewalls of the first mounting groove 3112 and the second mounting groove both act as retaining forces on both ends of the reset member 33, preventing it from falling off.

[0048] At least one side of the bottle holder 20 is provided with a receiving groove 21 , and the locking assembly 30 is installed in the receiving groove 21 , thereby reducing the space occupied by the locking assembly 30 in the interior of the refrigerator.

[0049] Preferably, in this embodiment, both sides of the bottle holder 20 in the horizontal direction are provided with accommodating grooves 21, and the above-mentioned locking components 30 are provided in the two accommodating grooves 21. Correspondingly, two rows of fixing grooves 11 are provided on the fixing plate 10, and the fixing grooves 11 are arranged from top to bottom along the vertical direction. The locking components 30 inside the two accommodating grooves 21 are respectively engaged with the two rows of fixing grooves 11, thereby improving the installation stability of the bottle holder 20.

[0050] The locking assembly 30 further includes a mounting plate 34 , which is connected to the bottle holder 20 and forms the bottom of the receiving groove 21 . The side of the mounting plate 34 close to the receiving groove 21 is the outer side, and the side of the mounting plate 34 away from the receiving groove 21 is the inner side.

[0051] The first operating portion 311 is movably connected to the mounting plate 34, and a portion of the first operating portion 311 extends through the mounting plate 34 into the inner side of the mounting plate 34. A first mounting slot 3112 is defined in the portion of the first operating portion 311 located inside the mounting plate 34. The second operating portion 321 is movably connected to the mounting plate 34, and a portion of the second operating portion 321 extends through the mounting plate 34 into the inner side of the mounting plate 34. A second mounting slot is defined in the portion of the second operating portion 321 located inside the mounting plate 34. In this manner, the mounting plate 34 enhances the mounting strength of the first and second locking members 31 and 32 and serves to guide the movement of the first and second locking members 31 and 32.

[0052] Compared to the prior art, the refrigerator bottle holder structure 100 provided by the present invention prevents the bottle holder 20 from falling due to careless bumping by the user, thanks to the clamping effect of the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 on the edge of the fixing groove 11. The first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 can quickly disconnect from the fixing plate 10 by moving toward each other, allowing the bottle holder 20 to be easily assembled and disassembled. A reset member 33 is provided between the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 to maintain the locking assembly 30 in the first state, thereby ensuring that the bottle holder 20 remains stably connected to the fixing plate 10 and even the refrigerator door when not subjected to user operating force.

[0053] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned 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] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator bottle holder structure, characterized in that: include: A fixing plate (10) is connected to the refrigerator door, and a fixing groove (11) is formed on the fixing plate (10); A bottle holder (20) is in contact with the side surface of the fixing plate (10) where the fixing groove (11) is formed; a locking assembly (30) connected to the bottle holder (20), with a portion of the locking assembly (30) passing through the fixing slot (11) and extending to a side of the fixing plate (10) away from the bottle holder (20); The locking assembly (30) has a first state and a second state. When the locking assembly (30) is in the first state, it is engaged with the fixing groove (11). When the locking assembly (30) is in the second state, it is disengaged from the fixing groove (11). The locking assembly (30) is configured to be able to switch from the first state to the second state in response to an external force.

2. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (30) comprises a first locking member (31) and a second locking member (32), wherein the first locking member (31) and the second locking member (32) are both capable of moving toward each other or away from each other along the length direction of the fixing slot (11) to switch between the first state and the second state.

3. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first locking member (31) comprises a first operating portion (311) and a first clamping portion (312), wherein the first operating portion (311) is connected to the first clamping portion (312), the first operating portion (311) is located on a side of the fixing plate (10) close to the bottle holder (20), and the first clamping portion (312) passes through the fixing slot (11) and extends to a side of the fixing plate (10) away from the bottle holder (20); The second locking member (32) comprises a second operating portion (321) and a second clamping portion (322), wherein the second operating portion (321) is connected to the second clamping portion (322), the second operating portion (321) is located on a side of the fixing plate (10) close to the bottle holder (20), and the second clamping portion (322) passes through the fixing groove (11) and extends to a side of the fixing plate (10) away from the bottle holder (20).

4. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the first clamping portion (312) away from the first operating portion (311) is bent to form a hook structure, and one end of the second clamping portion (322) away from the second operating portion (321) is bent to form a hook structure.

5. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first clamping portion (312) and the second clamping portion (322) are bent in directions away from each other.

6. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A protrusion (3111) is provided on both the first operating portion (311) and the second operating portion (321).

7. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A reset member (33) is provided between the first operating portion (311) and the second operating portion (321), one end of the reset member (33) abuts against the first operating portion (311), and the other end abuts against the second operating portion (321).

8. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first mounting groove (3112) is provided on a side of the first operating portion (311) facing the second operating portion (321), and a second mounting groove is provided on a side of the second operating portion (321) facing the first operating portion (311). One end of the reset member (33) abuts against the bottom of the first mounting groove (3112), and the other end abuts against the bottom of the second mounting groove.

9. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least one side of the bottle holder (20) is provided with a receiving groove (21), and the locking assembly (30) is installed in the receiving groove (21).

10. The refrigerator bottle holder structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking assembly (30) further comprises a mounting plate (34), the mounting plate (34) being connected to the bottle holder (20), and the mounting plate (34) forming a bottom of the receiving groove (21), the side of the mounting plate (34) close to the receiving groove (21) being an outer side, and the side of the mounting plate (34) away from the receiving groove (21) being an inner side; The first operating portion (311) is movably connected to the mounting plate (34), and a portion of the first operating portion (311) passes through the mounting plate (34) and extends into the inner side of the mounting plate (34), and the first mounting groove (3112) is opened in the portion of the first operating portion (311) located on the inner side of the mounting plate (34); The second operating portion (321) is movably connected to the mounting plate (34), and a portion of the second operating portion (321) passes through the mounting plate (34) and extends into the inner side of the mounting plate (34), and the second mounting groove is opened in the portion of the second operating portion (321) located on the inner side of the mounting plate (34).

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