Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body, a storage chamber, a refrigerator door and a shelf assembly, the shelf assembly comprises a shelf body, a rotating shaft, a supporting shaft and at least one connecting piece, and the axis of the supporting shaft and the axis of the rotating shaft are arranged in parallel at intervals; the connecting piece comprises a rotating hole and a sliding hole; a first rotating end and a second rotating end are respectively formed at two ends of the rotating hole; a first fixed end and a second fixed end are respectively formed at two ends of the sliding hole; the shelf body can rotate relative to the connecting piece by taking the rotating shaft as a shaft; the rotating shaft can slide in the rotating hole, and the supporting shaft can slide in the sliding hole; when the rotating shaft is located at the first rotating end, the supporting shaft can be supported at the first fixed end, so that the shelf body is in a horizontal supporting state; and when the rotating shaft is located at the second rotating end, the supporting shaft can be supported at the second fixed end, so that the shelf body is in a vertically folded state. According to the scheme, the state of the shelf assembly can be adjusted according to the height of stored objects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, and specifically relates to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators and freezers have become indispensable appliances in people's lives. As their usage needs continue to increase, people are also placing higher demands on their ease of use.

[0003] The shelves inside a refrigerator are partitions used to place food. Currently, the most common way to adjust refrigerator shelves is by pulling them out. Most refrigerator shelves are assembled using inner liner ribs, and the height of the shelves can be adjusted by increasing the number of rib layers.

[0004] However, the distance between shelves in existing refrigerators cannot change with the height of the stored items, making it difficult to place the items inside the refrigerator. For example, if the height of the items placed on the shelf is greater than the height between two adjacent shelves, the shelf needs to be pulled horizontally away from the inner liner or the position of the shelf on the inner liner rib needs to be adjusted before the items are placed on the shelf for easy storage. The whole adjustment process is cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to solve the problem of the cumbersome adjustment process when adjusting the spacing between adjacent shelves according to the height of the stored items in the prior art.

[0006] This application provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet; a storage compartment formed within the cabinet; a door for opening and closing the storage compartment; and a shelf assembly disposed within the storage compartment. The shelf assembly includes: a shelf body for storing food; a rotating shaft disposed on the shelf body; a support shaft disposed on the shelf body, the axis of the support shaft and the axis of the rotating shaft being arranged parallel and spaced apart; and at least one connector, the shelf body being connected to the storage compartment via at least one connector, the connector including: a rotating hole formed on the connector, the rotating hole corresponding to the rotating shaft, the two ends of the rotating hole forming a first rotating end and a second rotating end respectively; and a sliding hole formed on the connector, spaced apart from the rotating hole and connected to the support shaft. Correspondingly, the two ends of the sliding hole form a first fixed end and a second fixed end, respectively; wherein, the shelf body can rotate relative to the connector about the rotating axis; the rotating axis can slide within the rotating hole; when the shelf body rotates relative to the connector about the rotating axis, the support shaft can slide within the sliding hole; when the shelf body rotates relative to the connector and the rotating axis is located at the first rotating end, the support shaft can be supported at the first fixed end, so that the shelf body is in a horizontal support state; when the shelf body rotates relative to the connector and the rotating axis is located at the second rotating end, the support shaft can be supported at the second fixed end, so that the shelf body is in a vertically folded state.

[0007] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0008] The shelf body can rotate relative to the connecting member about a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft can slide relative to the rotating hole, and the support shaft can rotate within the sliding hole. When the rotating shaft moves from the first rotating end to the second rotating end of the rotating hole, the shelf body can change from a horizontal support state to a vertical folded state. At this time, the shelf body is stored in the storage compartment without dividing the space, effectively increasing the space in the storage compartment and facilitating the storage of taller foods. Correspondingly, when the rotating shaft moves from the second rotating end to the first rotating end of the rotating hole, the shelf body can change from a vertical folded state to a horizontal support state. At this time, the shelf body is supported in the storage compartment, dividing the space in the storage compartment, allowing items to be stored on the shelf body. Furthermore, when the rotating shaft is at the first rotating end, the support shaft is supported within the first fixed end of the sliding hole. The support shaft and the rotating shaft are used to support the shelf body in the horizontal support state, maintaining the stability of the shelf body in the horizontal support state. When the rotating shaft is at the second rotating end, the support shaft is supported within the second fixed end of the sliding hole. The support shaft and rotating shaft together support the shelf body in its vertically folded state, maintaining its stability. In other words, this solution allows for the rotational adjustment of the shelf body according to the height of the food, effectively improving storage utilization in the storage room. The support shaft and rotating shaft ensure the shelf body remains stable. Furthermore, the rotational adjustment of the shelf body simplifies the entire adjustment process, enhancing user comfort.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the storage chamber has a first sidewall, and the connector extends in a direction away from the first sidewall;

[0010] The sliding hole is located on the side of the rotating hole away from the first sidewall;

[0011] The rotating hole is bent toward the side away from the first sidewall, and the second rotating end is located on the side of the first rotating end away from the first sidewall.

[0012] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0013] Based on the design shape of the rotating hole, the rotating shaft can slide within the rotating hole when the shelf body rotates, providing a rotation path for the shelf body to rotate. This ensures that the shelf body can rotate within the storage compartment and guarantees smooth rotation. Furthermore, by placing the sliding hole on the side away from the first sidewall, when the shelf body is in a horizontal support state, the shelf body generates rotational torque on both the support shaft and the rotating shaft. The support shaft applies a downward pressure to the first fixed end, while the rotating shaft applies an upward support force to the first rotating end. Since the axes of the support shaft and the rotating shaft are located on the same horizontal plane, the support force and pressure are balanced, ensuring the stability of the shelf body in a horizontal support state. When the shelf body is in a vertically folded state, under the weight of the shelf body, the support shaft and the rotating shaft apply pressure to the second fixed end and the second rotating end respectively. At this time, the connector will provide an upward support force for the support shaft and the rotating shaft. Since the axis of the support shaft and the axis of the rotating shaft are located on the same vertical plane, the support force and the pressure are balanced, ensuring that the shelf body will not shake when it is in a vertical state, thus ensuring the stability of the shelf body.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the first fixed end is bent downward toward the side near the rotating hole;

[0015] When the rotating shaft is located at the first rotating end, the centerline of the support shaft and the centerline of the rotating shaft are located on the same horizontal plane.

[0016] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0017] The first fixed end is bent toward the rotating hole and extends downward, which can provide a limiting space for the support shaft. When the rotating shaft is located at the first rotating end, the support shaft is located inside the first fixed end, which limits the support shaft and works together with the rotating shaft to horizontally support the shelf body in the storage room and prevent the shelf body from shaking.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the second fixed end is bent downward toward the side opposite to the rotating hole;

[0019] When the rotating shaft is located at the second rotating end, the centerline of the support shaft and the centerline of the rotating shaft are located on the same vertical plane.

[0020] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0021] The second fixed end is bent downwards toward the side opposite to the rotating hole. When the rotating shaft slides to the second rotating end, the support shaft is located inside the bent second fixed end, which limits the horizontal movement of the support shaft and prevents the shelf body from shaking in the storage room.

[0022] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a storage opening is provided on the front side of the storage room, the first side wall is the rear side wall of the storage room, and the storage opening is arranged opposite to the first side wall.

[0023] The connector extends from one end near the first sidewall toward the storage opening, and the sliding hole is located on the side of the rotating hole near the storage opening.

[0024] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0025] The shelf body is located on the rear wall of the storage room, and the opposite sides of the shelf body are the inner walls of the storage room. When installing the shelf body, the connector can be directly connected to the inner wall of the storage room. The connection between the shelf body and the connector, as well as between the connector and the inner wall of the storage room, is simpler and more operable.

[0026] In an exemplary embodiment of this application, the sliding hole further includes a sliding section, with the first fixed end disposed at the upper end of the sliding section and the second fixed end disposed at the lower end of the sliding section;

[0027] The sliding section is bent toward one side of the rotating hole and extends downward.

[0028] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0029] A sliding section is added between the first fixed end and the second fixed end. When the shelf body rotates, the support shaft can smoothly slide from the first fixed end to the second fixed end without jamming or other phenomena, ensuring the smooth rotation of the shelf body.

[0030] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the bottom of the shelf body is provided with two sets of the connecting members, and the two sets of connecting members are respectively provided on opposite sides of the shelf body;

[0031] One of the support shafts and one of the rotating shafts are disposed on one of the connecting members, and another of the support shafts and another of the rotating shafts are disposed on another of the connecting members, and the support shafts and rotating shafts on one of the connecting members correspond one-to-one with the support shafts and rotating shafts on the other of the connecting members.

[0032] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0033] The shelving assembly uses two sets of connectors, located on opposite sides of the shelving body. These connectors ensure a tight connection between the shelving body and the storage compartment. Each connector has a rotating shaft and a support shaft, allowing both sides of the shelving body to rotate relative to the connectors, resulting in smoother rotation and improved overall stability.

[0034] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the shelf body includes: a shelf with a planar plate structure; and two support arms, which are disposed opposite each other at the bottom edge of the shelf and extend away from the first sidewall; wherein, one support shaft and one rotation shaft are disposed on one support arm, and the other support shaft and the other rotation shaft are disposed on the other support arm.

[0035] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0036] The shelf body includes a shelf and two support arms. The shelf provides a platform for storing items. The two support arms are located at the bottom edge of the shelf, providing support and increasing the shelf's load-bearing capacity. Furthermore, each support arm has a rotating shaft and a support shaft, allowing opposite sides of the shelf to rotate relative to the connecting parts. This ensures smoother rotation of the shelf body and improves its overall stability.

[0037] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the refrigerator further includes a fixing member fixed to the inner wall of the storage room, the fixing member having a slide rail extending in the vertical direction; the connecting member having a pulley on the side facing the fixing member, the pulley being slidably disposed within the slide rail.

[0038] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0039] A fastener is installed on the inner wall of the storage compartment, and the fastener is equipped with a vertically extending slide rail. A connecting piece is equipped with a pulley that can slide inside the slide rail to install the connecting piece onto the inner wall of the storage compartment. Connecting the shelf assembly and the inner wall of the storage compartment using pulleys and slide rails improves the ease of installation and disassembly of the shelf assembly and the storage compartment.

[0040] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the connector includes:

[0041] The first connecting part is provided with the sliding hole and the rotating hole;

[0042] The second connecting part is provided with a pulley on the side of the second connecting part facing the fixing member;

[0043] The third connecting part is inclinedly disposed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. One end of the third connecting part is connected to the first connecting part, and the other end of the third connecting part is connected to the second connecting part. The third connecting part and the second connecting part cover the fastener.

[0044] Another technical solution among the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0045] The connector includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a third connecting part. The third connecting part is inclined toward the side away from the fixing part, and the two ends of the third connecting part are respectively connected to the first connecting part and the second connecting part, so that the first connecting part can be closer to the inner wall of the storage room, increasing the space of the shelf and allowing it to store more items.

[0046] Other features and advantages of this application will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part from practice of this application.

[0047] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0048] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0049] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0050] Figure 2 The diagram shows a front view of the shelving assembly provided in an embodiment of this application, located in a storage room.

[0051] Figure 3 This illustration shows a three-dimensional structural diagram of a shelf assembly provided in an embodiment of this application, located within a storage room.

[0052] Figure 4 This illustration shows a structural diagram of the connection between the shelving assembly, the fixing element, and the support block from one perspective, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0053] Figure 5This illustration shows a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the shelf assembly, the fastener, and the support block from another perspective, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0054] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf supported on the support arm according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0055] Figure 7 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the shelf body provided in an embodiment of this application in a horizontally supported state.

[0056] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a structure in which the support shaft and the rotation shaft at point A are on the same horizontal straight line.

[0057] Figure 9 A cross-sectional structural diagram of a rotating shaft disposed within a rotating hole, according to an embodiment of this application, is shown.

[0058] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf body rotating at a certain angle according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0059] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the positions of the support shaft at point B within the sliding hole and the rotating shaft within the rotating hole.

[0060] Figure 12 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the shelf body provided in an embodiment of this application in a vertically folded state.

[0061] Figure 13 It shows Figure 12 A structural diagram showing the relative positions of the support shaft and the rotation shaft at point C.

[0062] Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the support shaft located within the sliding hole, as provided in an embodiment of this application, is shown.

[0063] Figure 15 An exploded structural diagram of the connector and fastener provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0064] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0065] 10. Refrigerator; 100. Cabinet; 200. Storage compartment; 210. Storage opening; 220. Rear side wall; 230. Left side wall; 240. Right side wall; 250. Top wall; 260. Bottom wall; 300. Door;

[0066] 400. Shelf assembly;

[0067] 410. Shelf body; 411. Shelf; 412. Support arm; 412a. First support arm; 412b. Second support arm; 413. Rotating shaft; 413a. First end; 413b. First rotating part; 413c. Second end; 414. Support shaft; 414a. Third end; 414b. Second rotating part; 414c. Fourth end;

[0068] 420. Connector; 420a. First connector; 420b. Second connector; 421. Rotating hole; 421a. First rotating end; 421b. Second rotating end; 422. Sliding hole; 422a. First fixed end; 422b. Second fixed end; 422c. Sliding section; 4230. First connecting part; 4231. Second connecting part; 4232. Third connecting part; 424. Pulley;

[0069] 500, Fixing component; 500a, First fixing component; 500b, Second fixing component; 510, Slide rail; 600, Support block; 600a, First support block; 600b, Second support block; 700, Intermediate plate; 700a, First intermediate plate; 700b, Second intermediate plate; 800, Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0070] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0071] In this application, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0072] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this application.

[0074] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator 10 is shown.

[0075] See Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application provides a refrigerator 10, which can preserve and refrigerate food.

[0076] The refrigerator 10 may include a cabinet 100. The cabinet 100 may have a hollow cuboid structure. The cabinet 100 may be constructed as the outer shell of the refrigerator 10. It is understood that in other embodiments, the cabinet 100 may also have a hollow shell structure of other shapes.

[0077] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf assembly 400 located inside the storage room 200 is shown. Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the shelf assembly 400 located inside the storage room 200 is shown.

[0078] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the refrigerator 10 may also include a storage compartment 200. The interior of the cabinet 100 may be defined by the storage compartment 200, which may serve as an independent storage space, such as a freezer, refrigerator, or variable temperature compartment. It can meet different needs such as freezing, refrigeration, and variable temperature storage according to the different types of food.

[0079] In some embodiments, the enclosure 100 may be provided with multiple storage rooms 200 spaced apart from each other. The multiple storage rooms 200 may be arranged vertically or horizontally.

[0080] In some embodiments, the storage compartment 200 may include a storage opening 210. The storage opening is located on the front side of the storage compartment 200 and is used by a user to store food inside the storage compartment 200.

[0081] In some embodiments, the storage compartment 200 may include a rear sidewall 220. The rear sidewall 220 is disposed opposite to the storage opening 210. The rear sidewall 220 may have a square structure.

[0082] In some embodiments, the storage compartment 200 may further include a left side wall 230. The left side wall 230 is connected to one side of the rear side wall 220. The left side wall 230 may have a square structure.

[0083] In some embodiments, the storage compartment 200 may further include a right side wall 240. The right side wall 240 is connected to the other side of the rear side wall 220 and is arranged opposite to and parallel to the left side wall 230. The right side wall 230 may have a square structure.

[0084] In some embodiments, the storage compartment 200 may further include a top wall 250. The top wall 250 is connected to the top of the rear side wall 220, the top of the left side wall 230, and the top of the right side wall 240. The top wall 250 may have a square structure.

[0085] In some embodiments, the storage compartment 200 may further include a bottom wall 260. The bottom wall 260 is connected to the bottom of the rear side wall 220, the bottom of the left side wall 230, and the bottom of the right side wall 240, and the bottom wall 260 is arranged opposite to and parallel to the top wall 250. The bottom wall 260 may have a square structure.

[0086] The storage room 200 is surrounded by the rear side wall 220, the left side wall 230, the right side wall 240, the top wall 250 and the bottom wall 260 to form a storage space for storing items.

[0087] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 As shown, the refrigerator 10 may also include a door 300. A door 300 may be provided on the front side of the refrigerator body 100, and the door 300 can be used to open and close the storage opening 210. The door 300 and the refrigerator body 100 can be connected by a hinge, so that the door 300 of the refrigerator 10 can rotate around the axis of the hinge, realizing the opening and closing of the door 300 of the refrigerator 10, thereby opening and closing the corresponding storage compartment 200.

[0088] It is understandable that multiple cabinet doors 300 can be installed, each corresponding to a storage room 200. Alternatively, multiple cabinet doors 300 can be opened and closed simultaneously in a single storage room 200.

[0089] In some embodiments, the housing 100 may have an inner liner (not shown in the figure), with an opening at the front, and a storage chamber 200 may be formed within the interior space of the inner liner. It is understood that multiple inner liners may be provided within the housing 100, and these inner liners may be arranged horizontally or vertically. Each inner liner may form one or more storage chambers 200.

[0090] It should be understood that refrigerators typically have a refrigerator compartment with a temperature above 0 degrees Celsius and a freezer compartment with a temperature below 0 degrees Celsius.

[0091] In some embodiments, see Figure 2and Figure 3 As shown, the refrigerator 10 may also include a shelf assembly 400. The shelf assembly 400 may be arranged in at least one storage compartment 200 of the refrigerator 10.

[0092] For example, when the shelf assembly 400 is arranged in the refrigerator compartment, the storage space of the refrigerator compartment can be divided to facilitate storage.

[0093] Of course, in other embodiments, the shelf assembly 400 can also be arranged in a freezer or a variable temperature compartment.

[0094] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the shelf assembly 400 is shown from one perspective. Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the shelf assembly 400 is shown from another perspective. Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the connection between the shelf 411 and the support arm 412 is shown.

[0095] In some embodiments, see Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the shelf assembly 400 may include a shelf body 410. When the shelf body 410 is placed in the storage room 200, it can divide the storage room 200 into different storage spaces, which can be used to store items of different heights.

[0096] In some embodiments, the shelf body 410 may be disposed on the rear side wall 220 of the storage room 200.

[0097] In other embodiments, the shelf body 410 may be located on the left side wall 230 of the storage room 200.

[0098] In some embodiments, the shelf body 410 may be located on the right side wall 240 of the storage room 200.

[0099] In some embodiments, the shelf body 410 may include a shelf 411. The shelf 411 may be a planar plate structure, a circular plate structure, or a triangular plate structure, and its shape can be designed differently according to different implementations. This shelf 411 can be used to store items, providing storage space for the storage room 200.

[0100] In some embodiments, the shelf body 410 may further include a support arm 412. The support arm 412 may be disposed at the bottom edge of the shelf 411 and extend outward to provide support for the shelf 411 so as to ensure that the shelf 411 can be supported in the storage room 200.

[0101] In some embodiments, see Figure 4As shown, the shelf assembly 400 may also include a connector 420. The connector 420 may be a planar plate structure, or it may be other structures, such as a block structure.

[0102] The connector 420 can be used to connect the support arm 412 and the inner wall of the storage room 200 so that the shelf body 410 can be fixed inside the storage room 200.

[0103] In some embodiments, the connector 420 may be fitted to the support arm 412 to improve the support strength of the support arm 412 and ensure the stability of the support arm 412 on the shelf 411.

[0104] In some embodiments, the shelf body 410 may be rotated relative to the connector 420 to change the state of the shelf body 410 in the storage compartment 200.

[0105] In some embodiments, the shelf body 410 may include a horizontal support state. When the shelf body 410 is in the horizontal support state, the shelf body 410 can be used to support stored items.

[0106] In some embodiments, the shelf body 410 may include a vertically folded state. When the shelf body 410 is in the vertically folded state, the shelf body 410 is stored inside the storage room 200, avoiding the shelf body 410 from dividing the storage room 200, thus making the internal space of the storage room 200 larger and able to be used to store taller items.

[0107] The shelf body 410 can rotate relative to the connector 420, allowing the shelf body 410 to switch between a horizontal support state and a vertical folding state. This allows users to adjust the state of the shelf body 410 according to the height of the stored items, effectively improving the utilization rate of the storage room 200.

[0108] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 As shown, the support arm 412 may be provided with a rotating shaft 413. The support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420 about the rotating shaft 413, so that the shelf body 410 can switch between a horizontal support state and a vertical folding state.

[0109] In some embodiments, one end of the rotating shaft 413 may be integrally formed with the support arm 412, or it may pass through the support arm 412 and be fixedly connected to the support arm 412. The other end of the rotating shaft 413 protrudes from the surface of the support arm 412 and is rotatably connected to the connector 420, so that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420 about the rotating shaft 413 as an axis, so that the shelf body 410 can switch between a horizontal support state and a vertical folding state.

[0110] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure is shown, in which the support shaft 414 and the rotating shaft 413 are disposed in the sliding hole 422 and the rotating hole 421. Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram of the central support shaft 414 and the rotating shaft 413 located in the sliding hole 422 and the rotating hole 421.

[0111] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the connector 420 may be provided with a rotating hole 421 so that the side of the rotating shaft 413 protruding from the support arm 412 can be inserted into the rotating hole 421 and can slide within the rotating hole 421.

[0112] In other words, when the support arm 412 rotates relative to the connector 420 with the rotating shaft 413 as the axis, the rotating shaft 413 can slide within the rotating hole 421 to ensure the smoothness of the support arm 412 during rotation and to plan the rotation path of the support arm 412.

[0113] In some embodiments, the rotating hole 421 can be an arc hole or other types of holes, such as a straight hole.

[0114] In some embodiments, the rotating hole 421 can be a through hole that extends through the axis of the rotating shaft 413, which can make the rotating shaft 413 stably disposed in the rotating hole 421, prevent the rotating shaft 413 from falling out of the rotating hole 421, and improve the stability of the rotating shaft 413 in the rotating hole 421.

[0115] In other embodiments, the rotating hole 421 may also be a groove structure opened towards the rotating shaft 413, with the rotating shaft 413 slidably disposed in the rotating hole 421 so that the rotating shaft 413 can rotate in the rotating hole 421 to drive the support arm 412 to rotate relative to the connector 420 with the rotating shaft 413 as the axis.

[0116] In some embodiments, the storage compartment has a first sidewall. When the shelf body 410 switches from a horizontally supported state to a vertically folded state, the shelf body 410 rotates relative to the connector 420 about the rotation axis 413 and moves toward the side closer to the first sidewall. When the shelf body 410 switches from a vertically folded state to a horizontally supported state, the shelf body 410 rotates relative to the connector 420 about the rotation axis 413 and moves toward the side away from the first sidewall.

[0117] In some embodiments, the first sidewall may be a rear sidewall 220, a left sidewall 230, or a right sidewall 240.

[0118] In some embodiments, the connector 420 extends in a direction away from the first sidewall. The support arm 412 also extends in a direction away from the first sidewall so that the support arm 412 and the connector 420 are arranged side by side, and the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420.

[0119] When the first sidewall is the rear sidewall 220, the connector 420 extends in the direction from the rear sidewall 220 to the storage opening 210, and the connector 420 can be connected to the left sidewall 230 or the right sidewall 240. The support arm 412 extends in the direction from the rear sidewall 220 to the storage opening 210 and is arranged side by side with the connector 420, so that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420.

[0120] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, when the first sidewall is the rear sidewall 220, the connector 420 can also be connected to the rear sidewall 220 to ensure that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420 about the rotation axis 413, that is, rotate relative to the first sidewall.

[0121] When the first sidewall is the left sidewall 230, the connector 420 extends in the direction from the left sidewall 230 to the right sidewall 240, and the connector 420 can be connected to the rear sidewall 220. The support arm 412 extends in the direction from the left sidewall 230 to the right sidewall 240 and is arranged side by side with the connector 420, so that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420.

[0122] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, when the first sidewall is the left sidewall 230, the connector 420 can also be connected to the left sidewall 230 to ensure that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420 with the rotation axis 413 as the axis, that is, the shelf body 410 can rotate relative to the side that is close to or far from the left sidewall 230.

[0123] When the first sidewall is the right sidewall 240, the connector 420 extends in the direction from the right sidewall 240 to the left sidewall 230, and the connector 420 can be connected to the rear sidewall 220. The support arm 412 extends in the direction from the right sidewall 240 to the left sidewall 230 and is arranged side by side with the connector 420, so that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420.

[0124] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, when the first sidewall is the right sidewall 240, the connector 420 can also be connected to the right sidewall 240 to ensure that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420 with the rotation axis 413 as the axis, that is, the shelf body 410 can rotate relative to the side that is close to or far from the right sidewall 240.

[0125] In some embodiments, the rotating hole 421 can be an arc-shaped hole that is curved toward the side away from the first sidewall, and the rotating hole 421 extends downward so that the rotating shaft 413 rotates downward or upward, thereby driving the support arm 412 to rotate downward or upward, so that the shelf body 410 switches from a horizontal support state to a vertical folding state or from a vertical folding state to a horizontal support state.

[0126] The rotating hole 421 provides a rotation path for the shelf body 410. During the rotation of the shelf body 410 towards or away from the inner wall of the storage chamber 200, the rotating shaft 413 can slide within this rotating hole 421. Thus, by bending the rotating hole 421 towards the side away from the first sidewall, the edge of the shelf 411 near the first sidewall can gradually move away from the first sidewall, preventing the edge of the shelf 411 from colliding with the first sidewall, avoiding jamming, and ensuring the smooth rotation of the shelf body 410.

[0127] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the rotating shaft 413 located within the rotating hole 421 is shown.

[0128] In some embodiments, see Figure 9 As shown, one end of the rotating shaft 413 can be used to connect the support arm 412, and the other end can be used to connect the connector 420, so that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420 with the rotating shaft 413 as the axis, thereby allowing the shelf body to switch between a horizontal support state and a vertical folding state.

[0129] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft 413 may include a first end 413a. The first end 413a is inserted into a through hole on the support arm 412 and is fixedly connected to the support arm 412 to fix the rotating shaft 413 to the support arm 412.

[0130] In some embodiments, see Figure 9 As shown, the rotating shaft 413 may include a first rotating part 413b. The first rotating part 413b may be cylindrical or other structures, such as spherical. One side of the rotating shaft 413 is fixedly connected to the first end 413a. The first rotating part 413b can be inserted into the rotating hole 421 and can slide within the rotating hole 421 to provide a rotation path for the shelf body 410 and ensure the smooth rotation of the shelf body 410, so that the support arm 412 can drive the rotating shaft 413 to rotate within the rotating hole 421.

[0131] In some embodiments, see Figure 9As shown, the rotating shaft 413 may also include a second end 413c. The second end 413c is located on the other side of the first rotating part 413b, and the second end 413c abuts against the side of the connector 420 away from the support arm 412, so as to lock the first rotating part 413b into the rotating hole 421, prevent the first rotating part 413b from falling out of the rotating hole 421, and ensure the smooth rotation of the shelf body 410.

[0132] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf body 410 rotating at a certain angle is shown. Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 An enlarged structural diagram showing the central rotating shaft 413 located within the rotating hole 421 and the support shaft 414 located within the sliding hole 422. Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure is shown, showing the rotating shaft 413 located at the second rotating end 421b and the support shaft 414 located at the second fixed end 422b. Figure 13 It shows Figure 12 An enlarged structural diagram of the central rotating shaft 413 located at the second rotating end 421b and the support shaft 414 located at the second fixed end 422b.

[0133] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the rotating hole 421 may include a first rotating end 421a. When the rotating shaft 413 is located at the first rotating end 421a, the shelf body 410 can be in a horizontal support state, and the shelf body 410 can support the stored items.

[0134] In some embodiments, see Figure 11 As shown, the rotating hole 421 may include a second rotating end 421b. When the rotating shaft 413 is located at the second rotating end 421b, the shelf body 410 can be in a vertically folded state, and the shelf body 410 is stored in the storage room 200, so that taller items can be stored in the storage room.

[0135] In some embodiments, the second rotating end 421b and the first rotating end 421a are located at opposite ends of the rotating hole 421. The height of the second rotating end 421b is lower than the height of the first rotating end 421a; that is, the line connecting the first rotating end 421a and the second rotating end 421b is inclined downwards to facilitate downward rotation of the shelf body 410, allowing the shelf body 410 to switch between a horizontal support state and a vertical folding state.

[0136] In other words, see Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, when the rotating shaft 413 moves from the first rotating end 421a to the second rotating end 421b, the shelf body 410 gradually moves toward the side closer to the inner wall of the storage room 200, and the shelf body 410 gradually changes from a horizontal support state to a vertical folding state.

[0137] As the rotating shaft 413 moves from the second rotating end 421b to the first rotating end 421a, the shelf body 410 gradually moves toward the side away from the inner wall of the storage room 200, and the shelf body 410 gradually changes from a vertically folded state to a horizontally supported state.

[0138] Understandably, the shelf body 410 can be used to support stored items when horizontally unfolded, increasing the storage space of the storage room 200. When vertically folded, the shelf body 410 can expand the internal height of the storage room 200, allowing it to store taller items. Furthermore, by rotating the shelf body 410, taller items can be stored without disassembling it, reducing the complexity of the adjustment process.

[0139] In some embodiments, see Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the support arm 412 is also provided with a support shaft 414. By using the support shaft 414, the shelf body 410 can remain stable in the horizontal support state and the vertical folding state, so as to prevent the shelf body 410 from shaking in the storage room 200 and ensure the stability of the shelf body 410.

[0140] In some embodiments, one end of the support shaft 414 may be integrally formed with the support arm 412, or it may pass through the support arm 412 and be fixedly connected to the support arm 412. The other end of the support shaft 414 protrudes from the surface of the support arm 412 to connect with the connector 420, thereby connecting the support arm 412 and the connector 420.

[0141] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft 413 and the supporting shaft 414 are spaced apart from each other to avoid mutual interference, which would affect the rotation of the rotating shaft 413 and the supporting function of the supporting shaft 414.

[0142] Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the support shaft 414 located within the sliding hole 422 is shown.

[0143] In some embodiments, see Figure 14 As shown, the support shaft 414 may include a third end 414a. The third end 414a is inserted into another through hole on the support arm 412 and is fixedly connected to the support arm 412 to fix the support shaft 414 to the support arm 412.

[0144] In some embodiments, see Figure 14 As shown, the support shaft 414 may include a second rotating part 414b. The second rotating part 414b may be cylindrical or other structures, such as spherical. One side of the support shaft 414 is fixedly connected to the third end 414a. The second rotating part 414b is inserted into the sliding hole 422 described below and can slide within the sliding hole 422 to provide a rotation path for the shelf body 410 and ensure the smooth rotation of the shelf body 410.

[0145] In some embodiments, see Figure 14 As shown, the support shaft 414 may also include a fourth end 414c. The fourth end 414c is located on the other side of the second rotating part 414b, and the fourth end 414c abuts against the side of the connector 420 away from the support arm 412, so as to lock the second rotating part 414b into the sliding hole 422, preventing the second rotating part 414b from falling out of the rotating hole 421, and ensuring the smooth rotation of the shelf body 410.

[0146] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 As shown, the connector 420 may also be provided with a sliding hole 422. The support shaft 414 can slide inside the sliding hole 422 during the sliding of the rotating shaft 413 in the rotating hole 421.

[0147] In some embodiments, the sliding hole 422 is located on the side of the rotating hole away from the first sidewall, so that when the shelf body 410 rotates, it will not rub against the first sidewall, thus ensuring the smooth rotation of the shelf body 410.

[0148] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the sliding hole 422 may include a first fixed end 422a. The first fixed end 422a is located at one end of the sliding hole 422, and the first fixed end 422a may be bent toward the rotating hole 421 and extend toward the side close to the rotating hole 421.

[0149] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 As shown, when the rotating shaft 413 is located at the first rotating end 421a, the supporting shaft 414 is located inside the first fixed end 422a, and the shelf body 410 is in a horizontal support state. At this time, the axis of the rotating shaft 413 and the axis of the supporting shaft 414 are on the same horizontal plane, so that the shelf body 410 is stably and horizontally set in the inner wall of the storage room 200.

[0150] It is understandable that when the shelf body 410 is in a horizontal support state, under the gravity of the shelf body 410, the support shaft 414 applies pressure to the inner bottom wall of the first fixed end 422a, and the rotating shaft 413 abuts against the top wall of the first rotating end 421a, applying a support force to the connector 420.

[0151] Since the axis of rotation shaft 413 and the axis of support shaft 414 are located on the same horizontal plane, and the support force and pressure are balanced, the torque applied by the shelf body 410 to the rotation shaft 413 and support shaft 414 is balanced, ensuring that the shelf body 410 remains balanced in a horizontal state.

[0152] In some embodiments, see Figure 11 As shown, the sliding hole 422 may include a second fixed end 422b. The second fixed end 422b is located at the other end of the sliding hole 422, and the second fixed end 422b may be bent toward the side opposite to the rotating hole 421 and extend downward.

[0153] In some embodiments, see Figure 12 As shown, when the rotating shaft 413 is located at the second rotating end 421b, the support shaft 414 is located inside the second fixed end 422b, and the shelf body 410 is in a vertically folded state. At this time, the axis of the rotating shaft 413 and the axis of the support shaft 414 are on the same vertical plane, so that the shelf body 410 is stably folded and installed in the inner wall of the storage chamber 200.

[0154] Understandably, see Figure 13 As shown, when the shelf body 410 is in a vertically folded state, under the gravity of the shelf body 410, the support shaft 414 applies pressure to the inner bottom wall of the second fixed end 422b, and the rotating shaft 413 abuts against the inner bottom wall of the second rotating end 421b, applying pressure to the connector 420.

[0155] Since the connector 420 is connected to the inner wall of the storage compartment 200, the connector 420 can provide an upward support force. Since the axis of the rotating shaft 413 and the axis of the support shaft 414 are located on the same vertical plane, the torques of the rotating shaft 413 and the support shaft 414 are balanced, ensuring that the shelf body 410 remains balanced in the vertical folding state.

[0156] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 As shown, the hole depth of the first fixed end 422a can be greater than the radius of the support shaft 414, or the hole depth of the first fixed end 422a can be equal to the radius of the support shaft 414. By utilizing the first fixed end 422a, the horizontal displacement of the support shaft 414 can be restricted, thereby ensuring the stability of the shelf body 410 in a horizontal state and preventing swaying.

[0157] In some embodiments, see Figure 13 As shown, the hole depth of the second fixed end 422b can be greater than the radius of the support shaft 414, or the hole depth of the second fixed end 422b can be equal to the radius of the support shaft 414. The second fixed end 422b can be used to limit the horizontal displacement of the support shaft 414 to ensure the stability of the shelf body 410 in the vertical folding state and prevent it from shaking.

[0158] In some embodiments, see Figure 11 As shown, the sliding hole 422 may further include a sliding section 422c. The sliding section 422c may be an arc-shaped hole curved toward the rotating hole 421. One end of the sliding section 422c is connected to the first fixed end 422a, and the other end of the sliding section 422c is connected to the second fixed end 422b. This sliding section 422c ensures that the support shaft 414 slides within the sliding hole 422, ensuring the smoothness of the shelf body 410 during rotation.

[0159] It is worth mentioning that when the support shaft 414 is at any position within the sliding hole 422: the distance between the axis of the support shaft 414 and the axis of the rotating shaft 413 is the first distance D; the distance between the axis of the support shaft 414 and the first rotating end 421a is the second distance d1; and the distance between the axis of the support shaft 414 and the second rotating end 421b is the third distance d2. The first distance D satisfies: d1≥D≥d2, which facilitates the determination of the structure of the rotating hole 421 and the sliding hole 422, ensuring that when the rotating shaft 413 slides within the rotating hole 421, the support shaft 414 also slides within the sliding hole 422. This is beneficial for enabling the shelf body 410 to be flipped, folded, and unfolded within the storage chamber 200.

[0160] In addition, see Figure 13 As shown, when the support shaft 414 moves into the second fixed end 422b, a circle is drawn with the axis of the support shaft 414 as the center and the distance between the axis of the support shaft 414 and the axis of the rotating shaft 413 as the radius. This circle intersects with the rotating hole 421, indicating that when the support shaft 414 moves to the second fixed end 422b, the rotating shaft 413 is located within the rotating hole 421, and the positions of the support shaft 414 and the rotating shaft 413 correspond one-to-one. When the shelf body 410 is in a vertical state, the shelf body 410 can be stably placed in the storage room 200.

[0161] The following describes how the shelf body 410 is horizontally supported and vertically folded within the storage compartment 200:

[0162] See Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, when the shelf body 410 is in a horizontal support state: the rotating shaft 413 on the support arm 412 is located at the first rotating end 421a of the rotating hole 421, and the support shaft 414 is located at the first fixed end 422a inside the sliding hole 422, with the axis of the support shaft 414 and the axis of the rotating shaft 413 on the same horizontal plane. Under the gravity of the shelf body 410, the support shaft 414 applies pressure to the bottom wall of the first fixed end 422a, and the rotating shaft 413 applies a supporting force to the inner upper wall of the first rotating end 421a. The pressure and the supporting force are balanced, ensuring the stability of the shelf body 410 in the horizontal support state.

[0163] Since the hole depth of the first fixed end 422a is greater than the radius of the support shaft 414, the support shaft 414 can be prevented from moving in the horizontal direction under the action of the first fixed end 422a, thereby further ensuring the stability of the shelf body 410 in the horizontal support state.

[0164] See Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, when the shelf body 410 changes from a horizontally unfolded state to a vertically folded state: the shelf body 410 is lifted upwards, causing the support shaft 414 to move away from the first fixed end 422a and enter the sliding section 422c of the sliding hole 422. While the rotating shaft 413 slides within the rotating hole 421, the support shaft 414 slides within the sliding section 422c. At this time, the shelf body 410 gradually rotates downwards, removing the shelf body 410's division of the storage room 200 space, allowing taller items to be stored within the storage room 200.

[0165] See Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, when the shelf body 410 is in a vertically folded state: the rotation shaft 413 is located inside the second rotating end 421b, and the support shaft 414 is located inside the second fixed end 422b. The axis of the support shaft 414 and the axis of the rotation shaft 413 are on the same vertical plane. Under the action of gravity, the support shaft 414 applies a pressure to the inner bottom wall of the second fixed end 422b, and the rotation shaft 413 applies a pressure to the bottom wall of the second rotating end 421b. Since the forces are mutual, the connector 420 applies a supporting force to the support shaft 414 and the rotation shaft 413. The pressure and the supporting force are balanced, which ensures that the shelf body 410 can remain stable in a vertical state.

[0166] Since the hole depth of the second fixed end 422b is greater than the radius of the support shaft 414, the second fixed end 422b can restrict the horizontal movement of the support shaft 414, thereby further ensuring the stability of the shelf body 410.

[0167] When the shelf body 410 changes from a vertically folded state to a horizontally supported state: Since the second fixed end 422b is connected to the sliding section 422c, the upward degree of freedom of the support shaft 414 within the second fixed end 422b is not limited. Therefore, when the shelf body 410 changes from a vertically folded state to a horizontally supported state, the rotating shaft 413 moves upward from the second rotating end 421b to the first rotating end 421a. At this time, the support shaft 414 slides from the second fixed end 422b into the sliding section 422c and gradually moves into the first fixed end 422a, where the first fixed end 422a limits the support shaft 414.

[0168] Figure 15 An exploded view of the fastener 500 and pulley 424 is shown.

[0169] In some embodiments, the shelf assembly 400 may be detachably connected to the inner wall of the storage compartment 200, so that the shelf assembly 400 can be installed in or removed from the storage compartment 200, thereby improving the convenience of installation and removal.

[0170] In some embodiments, the connector 420 is provided with a pulley 424, and the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 is provided with a vertically extending slide rail 510. The connector 420 and the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 can be slidably connected vertically via the slide rail 510 and the pulley 424, so as to facilitate the installation of the shelf assembly 400 in the storage compartment 200, or to facilitate the removal of the shelf assembly 400 from the storage compartment 200.

[0171] In other embodiments, the connector 420 is provided with a slide rail 510, and the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 is provided with a pulley 424. The connector 420 and the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 can be slidably connected by the slide rail 510 and the pulley 424 to facilitate the installation of the shelf assembly 400 in the storage compartment 200, or to facilitate the removal of the shelf assembly 400 from the storage compartment 200.

[0172] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, the refrigerator 10 may also include a fastener 500 fixed to the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 to avoid the problem of poor storage effect caused by directly opening the slide rail 510 on the inner wall of the storage compartment 200. By providing a slide rail 510 extending vertically on the fastener 500, the shelf assembly 400 can be installed in the storage compartment 200 from top to bottom, or the shelf assembly 400 can be removed from the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 from bottom to top.

[0173] In some embodiments, the design position of the fastener 500 is the same as that of the connector 420, so that the pulley 424 on the connector 420 can be inserted into the slide rail 510 on the fastener 500, thereby improving the ease of installation and disassembly of the shelf assembly 400.

[0174] In some embodiments, the fastener 500 may be a U-shaped plate structure, but is not limited to this, and may also be a block structure.

[0175] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, the bottom of the slide rail 510 is closed and the top of the slide rail 510 is open, so that the pulley 424 described below can be inserted from the top and will not slide out from the bottom, ensuring the stability of the shelf assembly 400 fixed inside the storage compartment 200.

[0176] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, the connector 420 may be provided with a first connecting portion 4230. The first connecting portion 4230 is provided with a sliding hole 422 and a rotating hole 421, so as to connect with the support shaft 414 and the rotating shaft 413 of the support arm 412, so that the support arm 412 can rotate relative to the connector 420 about the rotating shaft, and the support shaft 414 can support the shelf body 410.

[0177] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, the connector 420 may also be provided with a second connecting part 4231. The second connecting part 4231 is used to connect with the first connecting part 4230. The second connecting part 4231 is provided with the aforementioned pulley 424 on the side facing the fixing member 500, so as to connect with the slide rail 510 on the fixing member 500, so that the shelf assembly 400 can be installed in the storage room 200 or removed from the inner wall of the storage room 200 by lifting up and down.

[0178] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, the connector 420 may further include a pulley 424. The pulley 424 may be disposed on the side of the second connecting portion 4231 near the inner wall of the storage chamber 200. The pulley 424 is slidably disposed on the slide rail 510 of the fixing member 500 and can slide inside the slide rail 510 to adjust the position of the connector 420 inside the storage chamber 200.

[0179] Understandably, due to the opening at the top of the slide rail 510, the pulley 424 can slide inside the slide rail 510 through the opening at the top of the slide rail 510, thereby fixing the connector 420 to the inner wall of the storage chamber 200.

[0180] In addition, since the bottom of the slide rail 510 is closed, the pulley 424 will not slide out from the bottom of the slide rail 510, ensuring the stability of the shelf assembly 400 within the storage compartment 200.

[0181] It is worth mentioning that the pulley 424 and the second connecting part 4231 can be connected by screws, rivets or other detachable means. The detachable connection between the pulley 424 and the second connecting part 4231 can facilitate the installation and disassembly of the pulley 424 and the second connecting part 4231, and improve the convenience of installation and disassembly.

[0182] By installing the shelf assembly 400 on the inner wall of the storage room 200 from top to bottom, the shelf assembly 400 can be removed or stored by pushing and pulling, thus improving the ease of installation and disassembly of the shelf assembly 400.

[0183] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, the refrigerator 10 may also include a support block 600. The support block 600 is located on the side of the fixed block 500 near the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 to further protect the storage compartment 200 and ensure the sealing effect of the storage compartment 200.

[0184] In some embodiments, the support block 600 may be a U-shaped plate with the opening of its U-shaped groove facing the inner wall of the storage chamber 200, so that the fastener 500 can be more easily fixed to the support block 600.

[0185] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, an intermediate plate 700 may also be provided between the support block 600 and the fixing member 500. The intermediate plate 700 adopts a planar plate structure and can be used to bear the pressure applied by the fixing member 500 to the support block 600, thereby reducing the squeezing force of the fixing member 500 on the support block.

[0186] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, multiple mounting holes 800 can be opened on both the intermediate plate 700 and the support block 600. The aforementioned fasteners 500 can be fixed to the support block 600 by screws, rivets or other fasteners, thereby improving the ease of installation and disassembly between the support block 600 and the fasteners 500.

[0187] Understandably, the mounting holes 800 on the support block 600 can also be used to install on the inner wall of the storage chamber 200 to ensure the stability of the connection between the support block 600 and the storage chamber 200.

[0188] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 As shown, the connector may further include a third connecting portion 4232. The third connecting portion 4232 may be a plate-like structure or a block-like structure, as long as it can connect the first connecting portion 4230 and the second connecting portion 4231. The third connecting portion 4232 is inclined between the first connecting portion 4230 and the second connecting portion 4231, that is, the third connecting portion 4232 has an included angle with both the first connecting portion 4230 and the second connecting portion 4231.

[0189] In some embodiments, the third connecting portion 4232 and the second connecting portion 4231 are provided to cover the fixing member 500, that is, the third connecting portion 4232 can be inclined toward the first side wall, so that the first connecting portion 4230 can be closer to the side wall of the storage room 200, and the shelf 411 can occupy more space and store more storage items.

[0190] In other embodiments, see Figure 4 As shown, the shelf body 410 may include a first support arm 412a. The first support arm 412a is located at the bottom edge of one side of the shelf 411 and extends outward.

[0191] See Figure 4 As shown, the shelf body 410 may also include a second support arm 412b. The second support arm 412b is located at the bottom edge of the other side of the shelf 411, and extends outward. The second support arm 412b and the first support arm 412a are arranged parallel to each other.

[0192] By providing a first support arm 412a and a second support arm 412b at two opposite edges at the bottom of the shelf 411, support forces can be provided to both sides of the shelf 411 respectively, so that the force on both sides of the shelf 411 is even, which can further improve the stability of the shelf 411 and enable the shelf 411 to bear a heavier weight.

[0193] In other embodiments, see Figure 4 As shown, the shelf assembly 400 may include a first connector 420a. The first connector 420a may be a planar plate structure, or it may be other structures, such as a block structure. The first connector 420a is used to connect the first support arm 412a and the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 to connect the first support arm 412a to the inner wall of the storage compartment 200.

[0194] See Figure 4 As shown, the shelf assembly 400 may further include a second connector 420b. The second connector 420b may be a planar plate structure, or it may employ other structures, such as a block structure. The second connector 420b is arranged parallel to the first connector 420a, and is used to connect the second support arm 412b to the inner wall of the storage compartment 200, thereby connecting the second support arm 412b to the inner wall of the storage compartment 200.

[0195] See Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the shelf assembly 400 connects the first support arm 412a and the second support arm 412b to the inner wall of the storage room 200 through the first connector 420a and the second connector 420b. This can improve the connection stability between the shelf assembly 400 and the inner wall of the storage room 200, avoid problems such as tilting, and make the rotation of the shelf body 410 smoother.

[0196] It should be noted that when the first side wall is the rear side wall 220, the first connector 420a can be connected to the left side wall 230, and the second connector 420b can be connected to the right side wall 240, so that the shelf 411 can be stably supported in the storage room 200.

[0197] In other embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first support arm 412a and the second support arm 412b can adopt the same structure. For example, both the first support arm 412a and the second support arm 412b can be provided with a rotating shaft 413 and a support shaft 414. The specific structures of the rotating shaft 413 and the support shaft 414 are the same as those described above for the support shaft 414 and the rotating shaft 413, and will not be described in detail here.

[0198] It should be noted that the rotation shaft 413 on the first support arm 412a and the rotation shaft 413 on the second support arm 412b are arranged opposite to each other, so as to ensure that the first support arm 412a and the second support arm 412b can rotate stably.

[0199] In other embodiments, the first connector 420a and the second connector 420b can also adopt the same structure. Both the first connector 420a and the second connector 420b can be provided with rotating holes 421 and sliding holes 422 spaced apart from each other. The specific structures of the rotating holes 421 and sliding holes 422 are the same as described above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0200] It should be noted that, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotation hole 421 on the first connector 420a and the rotation hole 421 on the second connector 420b are arranged opposite to each other, and the sliding hole 422 on the first connector 420a and the sliding hole 422 on the second connector 420b are arranged opposite to each other, so as to ensure that the rotation paths of the first support arm 412a and the second support arm 412b are the same, and to ensure the rotational stability of the first support arm 412a and the second support arm 412b.

[0201] The rotating shaft 413 on the first support arm 412a is connected to the rotating hole 421 on the first connector 420a, and the support shaft 414 on the first support arm 412a is connected to the sliding hole 422 on the first connector 420a. The rotating shaft 413 on the second support arm 412b is connected to the rotating hole 421 on the second connector 420b, and the support shaft 414 on the second support arm 412b is connected to the sliding hole 422 on the second connector 420b.

[0202] By providing a first support arm 412a, a first connector 420a, a second support arm 412b, and a second connector 420b on both sides of the shelf 411, the shelf 411 is subjected to more stable forces on both sides, preventing the shelf 411 from shifting and improving the rotational stability of the shelf 411.

[0203] It is worth mentioning that the first connector 420a and the second connector 420b can both adopt the same structure as the connector 420 described above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0204] In other embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 15 As shown, a first fastener 500a and a second fastener 500b may be provided on the inner wall of the storage chamber 200. The first fastener 500a and the second fastener 500b are arranged opposite to each other. The first fastener 500a and the second fastener 500b may adopt the same structure as the fastener 500 described above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0205] The slide rail 510 on the first fixing member 500a is connected to the pulley 424 on the first connecting member 420a. The slide rail 510 on the second fixing member 500b is connected to the pulley 424 on the second connecting member 420b.

[0206] By providing a first fastener 500a and a second fastener 500b on the inner wall of the storage room 200, the connection stability between the shelf assembly 400 and the inner wall of the storage room 200 can be improved, thus preventing the shelf assembly 400 from falling off the inner wall of the storage room 200.

[0207] In other embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 15 As shown, a first support block 600a and a second support block 600b may also be provided on the inner wall of the storage chamber 200. The first support block 600a and the second support block 600b are arranged opposite to each other, and both can adopt the same structure as the support block 600 described above.

[0208] In other embodiments, see Figure 4As shown, a first intermediate plate 700a is provided between the first support block 600a and the first fixing member 500a, and a second intermediate plate 700b is provided between the second support block 600b and the second fixing member 500b. The first intermediate plate 700a prevents the first fixing member 500a from pressing against the first support block 600a, and the second intermediate plate 700b prevents the second fixing member 500b from pressing against the second support block 600b, thus protecting both the first and second support blocks 600a and 600b.

[0209] It should be noted that both the first intermediate plate 700a and the second intermediate plate 700b are provided with multiple mounting holes 800 to facilitate the connection of the first intermediate plate 700a to the first support block 600a, and to facilitate the connection of the second intermediate plate 700b to the second support block 600b.

[0210] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "exemplarily," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0211] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application. Therefore, any changes or modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of this application should fall within the scope of this patent application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include Box; Storage compartments are formed within the box; The cabinet door is used to open and close the storage room; A shelf assembly, disposed in the storage room, the shelf assembly comprising: The shelf itself can be used to store food; A rotating shaft is located on the shelf body; A support shaft is provided on the shelf body, and the center line of the support shaft and the center line of the rotation shaft are arranged parallel and spaced apart. At least one connector, the shelf body is connected to the storage compartment via at least one of the connectors, the connector comprising: A rotating hole is formed on the connector, the rotating hole is corresponding to the rotating shaft, and the two ends of the rotating hole form a first rotating end and a second rotating end, respectively; A sliding hole is formed on the connector, spaced apart from the rotating hole and corresponding to the support shaft. The two ends of the sliding hole form a first fixed end and a second fixed end, respectively. The shelf body is rotatable relative to the connector about the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is slidable within the rotating hole. When the shelf body rotates relative to the connector about the rotation axis, the support shaft can slide within the sliding hole; When the shelf body rotates relative to the connector and the rotation axis is located at the first rotation end, the support shaft can support the shelf body at the first fixed end so that the shelf body is in a horizontal support state. When the shelf body rotates relative to the connector and the rotation axis is located at the second rotation end, the support shaft can support the shelf body at the second fixed end so that the shelf body is in a vertically folded state.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage chamber has a first sidewall, and the connector extends in a direction away from the first sidewall; The sliding hole is located on the side of the rotating hole away from the first sidewall; The rotating hole is bent toward the side away from the first sidewall, and the second rotating end is located on the side of the first rotating end away from the first sidewall.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first fixed end is bent downward toward the side close to the rotating hole; When the rotating shaft is located at the first rotating end, the centerline of the support shaft and the centerline of the rotating shaft are located on the same horizontal plane.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second fixed end is bent downward toward the side opposite to the rotating hole; When the rotating shaft is located at the second rotating end, the centerline of the support shaft and the centerline of the rotating shaft are located on the same vertical plane.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage room has a storage opening on the front side, and the first side wall is the rear side wall of the storage room. The storage opening is arranged opposite to the first side wall. The connector extends from one end near the first sidewall toward the storage opening, and the sliding hole is located on the side of the rotating hole near the storage opening.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding hole further includes a sliding section, with the first fixed end located at the upper end of the sliding section and the second fixed end located at the lower end of the sliding section; The sliding section is bent toward one side of the rotating hole and extends downward.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the shelf body is provided with two sets of connectors, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the shelf body; One of the support shafts and one of the rotating shafts are disposed on one of the connecting members, and another of the support shafts and another of the rotating shafts are disposed on another of the connecting members, and the support shafts and rotating shafts on one of the connecting members correspond one-to-one with the support shafts and rotating shafts on the other of the connecting members.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shelf body includes: Shelves, with a flat, panel-like structure; The support arm is provided in two parts, which are positioned opposite each other at the bottom edge of the shelf and extend away from the first side wall. One of the support shafts and one of the rotating shafts are disposed on one of the support arms, and the other support shaft and the other rotating shaft are disposed on the other support arm.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a fastener fixed to the inner wall of the storage room, and the fastener is provided with a slide rail extending in the vertical direction; The connector is provided with a pulley on the side facing the fixing member, and the pulley is slidably disposed within the slide rail.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connector includes: The first connecting part is provided with the sliding hole and the rotating hole; The second connecting part is provided with a pulley on the side of the second connecting part facing the fixing member; The third connecting part is inclinedly disposed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. One end of the third connecting part is connected to the first connecting part, and the other end of the third connecting part is connected to the second connecting part. The third connecting part and the second connecting part cover the fastener.

Images