Drawer structure, drawer assembly and refrigerator
By setting a magnetic display panel on the refrigerator drawer body to record and erase storage information, the problem of users forgetting storage locations is solved, and quick positioning and food management are achieved, reducing searching time and food waste.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422771695.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-13
AI Technical Summary
In existing refrigerators, if a user forgets the specific storage location of a target item, he or she needs to search through multiple storage boxes in sequence, which causes inconvenience in taking the item and wastes time.
A display panel is provided on the drawer body. Magnetic particles are provided on the display panel. Patterns are recorded and erased on the display panel through a magnetic pen and a magnetic board to mark information of the stored items, such as name, production date and best before date.
Users can directly read the information on the drawer body to quickly find the target storage items, save time, and promptly understand the best-before date of ingredients to avoid food waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, and particularly relates to a drawer structure, drawer assembly and refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Refrigerators typically have multiple storage compartments. After storing different items in different compartments, users may forget the exact location of the item when they need to retrieve it. This can be inconvenient and time-consuming. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides a drawer structure, drawer assembly, and refrigerator to solve the problem that when using existing refrigerators, if the user forgets the specific storage location of the target item, they need to search through multiple storage boxes one by one, which is inconvenient and time-consuming.
[0004] This application provides a drawer structure for use in a refrigerator, the drawer structure comprising:
[0005] The drawer body is provided with a display panel, which includes a first side and a second side facing each other, and the display panel includes multiple display units, each of which contains magnetic particles;
[0006] The magnetic particles are used to be attracted to the first side by a magnetic component and form a pattern on the first side, or to be attracted to the second side by a magnetic component and remove the pattern formed on the first side.
[0007] This application embodiment also provides a drawer assembly applied to a refrigerator, the drawer assembly comprising:
[0008] The drawer body is provided with a display panel, which includes a first side and a second side facing each other, and the display panel includes multiple display units, each of which contains magnetic particles;
[0009] A writing pen, including a magnetic pen tip, the magnetic pen tip being movable on a first side to attract magnetic particles within the display unit along a motion trajectory to attach to the first side and form a pattern on the first side;
[0010] The erasing component includes a magnetic plate that is movable on the second side to attract magnetic particles within the corresponding display unit to adhere to the second side and remove the pattern formed on the first side.
[0011] Optionally, the drawer body is provided with a mounting groove, and the writing pen is detachably mounted in the mounting groove.
[0012] Optionally, it also includes a dust cover, which is disposed on the mounting groove.
[0013] Optionally, the refrigerator includes a door, the drawer body includes a door panel near the door, the display panel is embedded in the door panel, the first side faces the door, and the second side faces away from the door.
[0014] Optionally, the door panel is recessed and provided with a receiving groove, the receiving groove being located on the side of the display panel opposite to the door body, the receiving groove including a slot opening;
[0015] The magnetic plate extends into the receiving groove through the slot.
[0016] Optionally, the slot is located on the side of the door panel that is away from the ground;
[0017] The wiping component also includes a handle, which is connected to the magnetic plate, which is located in the receiving groove, and the handle is movably attached to the groove opening.
[0018] Optionally, the door panel is further provided with a dustproof skirt, which surrounds the groove and is made of a flexible material.
[0019] Optionally, the magnetic pen tip is spherical.
[0020] This application also provides a refrigerator, including:
[0021] The drawer structure described above;
[0022] Or, as described above, a drawer assembly.
[0023] The drawer structure provided in this application provides a recording function for users by setting a display panel on the drawer body. When the user puts the stored item into the drawer body, the magnetic component can be used to record the stored item information, such as name, production date, purchase date, or best-before date, on the display panel. When the user needs to take out the stored item, the information recorded on the display panel of the drawer body can be read directly. This allows the user to know whether the stored item is stored in the drawer body without opening the drawer body, eliminating the need to search through each drawer body to find the target stored item, saving retrieval time. At the same time, the user can also know the production date, purchase date, or best-before date of the stored item, so that the user can use the food within the best-before date and avoid waste caused by food becoming unusable due to excessive storage time. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0027] Figure 2 A top view of the drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a display panel for a drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0029] Figure 4 A state diagram of the display unit of the drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0030] Figure 5 Another state diagram of the display unit of the drawer assembly provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0031] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the writing pen structure of the drawer assembly provided in this application embodiment.
[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0033] 1. Drawer body; 11. Door panel; 111. Display panel; 1111. Display unit; 11111. Magnetic particles; 1112. First side; 1113. Second side; 112. Receiving slot;
[0034] 2. Writing pen; 21. Magnetic pen tip;
[0035] 3. Wipe off parts. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0037] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0038] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections, electrical connections, or mutual communication; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.
[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0040] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific examples of processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.
[0041] This application provides a drawer structure, drawer assembly, and refrigerator to solve the problem that when using existing refrigerators, if the user forgets the specific storage location of the target item, they need to search through multiple storage boxes one by one, which is inconvenient and time-consuming. The following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0042] The drawer structure provided in this application embodiment is applied to a refrigerator. The drawer structure includes a drawer body 1, and the drawer body 1 is provided with a display panel 111. The display panel 111 includes a first side 1112 and a second side 1113 facing each other. The display panel 111 includes a plurality of display units 1111, and each display unit 1111 is provided with magnetic particles 11111. The magnetic particles 11111 are used to be attracted to the first side 1112 under the attraction of a magnetic component and form a pattern on the first side 1112, or to be attracted to the second side 1113 under the attraction of a magnetic component and remove the pattern formed on the first side 1112. Each display unit 1111 is independent of each other.
[0043] The drawer structure provided in this application provides a recording function for users by setting a display panel 111 on the drawer body 1. When the user puts the stored item into the drawer body 1, the storage information such as name, production date, purchase date or best-before date can be recorded on the display panel 111 using a magnetic component. When the user needs to take out the stored item, the information recorded on the display panel 111 of the drawer body 1 can be read directly. This allows the user to know whether the stored item is stored in the drawer body 1 without opening it, and to find the target stored item without searching through each drawer body 1, saving retrieval time. At the same time, the user can also know the production date, purchase date or best-before date of the stored item, so that the user can use the food within the best-before date and avoid waste caused by food becoming unusable due to excessive storage time.
[0044] This application also provides a drawer assembly for use in a refrigerator; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a top view of a drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application. The drawer assembly includes a drawer body 1, a pen 2, and an erasing device 3. The drawer body 1 is provided with a display panel 111, which includes a first side 1112 and a second side 1113 facing each other. The display panel 111 includes a plurality of display units 1111, and each display unit 1111 contains magnetic particles 11111. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the writing pen for the drawer assembly provided in this application embodiment. The writing pen 2 includes a magnetic pen tip 21. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a state diagram of the display unit of the drawer assembly provided in this application embodiment. A magnetic pen tip 21 is used to move on a first side 1112 to attract magnetic particles 11111 within the display unit 1111 along its movement trajectory, adhering to the first side 1112 and forming a pattern thereon. The erasing element 3 includes a magnetic plate. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 , Figure 5 Another state diagram of the display unit of the drawer assembly provided in this application embodiment is shown. The magnetic plate is used to move on the second side 1113 to attract the magnetic particles 11111 in the corresponding display unit 1111 to attach to the second side 1113 and clear the pattern formed on the first side 1112.
[0045] The drawer assembly provided in this application provides a recording function for users by setting a display panel 111 on the drawer body 1. When a user puts a storage item into the drawer body 1, they can use a pen 2 to record information such as the name, production date, purchase date, or best-before date of the storage item on the display panel 111. When the user needs to take out the storage item, they can directly read the information recorded on the display panel 111 of the drawer body 1. This allows the user to know whether the storage item is stored in the drawer body 1 without opening it, and to find the target storage item without searching through each drawer body 1, saving retrieval time. At the same time, the user can also know the production date, purchase date, or best-before date of the storage item, so that the user can use the food within the best-before date and avoid waste caused by food becoming unusable due to excessive storage time. When it is necessary to update the content on the display panel 111, the erasing component 3 is attached and moved on the second side 1113 of the display panel 111 to attract the magnetic particles 11111 in the corresponding display unit 1111 to the second side 1113, thereby clearing the pattern on the first side 1112, and new information can be recorded again.
[0046] In some examples, the erasing element 3 can be rod-shaped or column-shaped. Preferably, the length of the erasing element 3 is greater than the height of the display panel 111. In this case, when the erasing element 3 moves along the length of the display panel 111, it can clear the pattern on the first side 1112 by sliding from one end of the display panel 111 to the other end of the display panel 111.
[0047] Alternatively, the magnetic particles 11111 can be a mixture of magnetic powder and emulsion.
[0048] In some examples, each display unit 1111 may be rectangular; in other examples, each display unit 1111 may be pentagonal; in still other examples, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a display panel for a drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein each display unit 1111 may be hexagonal.
[0049] Optionally, the drawer body 1 is provided with a mounting slot, in which the writing pen 2 can be detachably installed. The shape and size of the mounting slot are not further limited here, as long as it can meet the needs of accommodating the writing pen 2. That is, the writing pen 2 can be directly stored on the drawer body 1, avoiding the writing pen 2 and the drawer body 1 being placed separately, which would make it difficult to find if the writing pen 2 is lost.
[0050] In some examples, the mounting groove can be located on the side of the drawer body 1; in other examples, the mounting groove can be located at the front end of the drawer body 1, that is, on the side of the drawer body 1 closest to the refrigerator door.
[0051] Optionally, the drawer assembly provided in this application embodiment further includes a dust cover, which is disposed on the mounting groove. By providing a dust cover, dust accumulation in the mounting groove due to prolonged use is prevented and difficult to clean, thus avoiding dust buildup that affects the cleanliness of the refrigerator.
[0052] The location, shape, and size of the dust cover are not further limited here. In some examples, the dust cover may be set at the opening of the mounting groove and match the size and shape of the opening; in other examples, the dust cover may be set at the opening of the mounting groove and be larger than the diameter of the opening to completely cover the mounting grass; in still other examples, the dust cover may be set inside the mounting groove.
[0053] The installation method of the dust cover is not further limited here. In some examples, the dust cover is snapped into the mounting groove; in other examples, the dust cover is hinged to the drawer body 1 and overlapped with the mounting groove.
[0054] Optionally, the refrigerator includes a door body, and the drawer body 1 includes a door panel 11 near the door body, with a display panel 111 embedded in the door panel 11, a first side 1112 facing the door body, and a second side 1113 facing away from the door body.
[0055] The display panel 111 is located at the end of the drawer body 1 along the direction of the drawer body 1's pull-out. Users can directly observe the display panel 111 on the drawer body 1 without opening the drawer, making it convenient for users to record, observe, and clear information on the display panel 111.
[0056] Optionally, the drawer body 1 includes a receiving space located on the side of the door panel 11 opposite to the refrigerator door. The display panel 111 can be embedded in the door panel 11, with the first side 1112 of the display panel 111 facing the refrigerator door and the second side 1113 of the display panel 111 facing the receiving space. In this case, when it is necessary to remove the pattern on the first side 1112, the wiping piece 3 can be placed directly in the receiving space and moved against the second side 1113 of the display panel 111.
[0057] As another specific implementation, the door panel 11 is recessed and provided with a receiving groove 112. The receiving groove 112 is located on the side of the display panel 111 away from the door body. The receiving groove 112 includes a slot; the magnetic plate extends into the receiving groove 112 through the slot.
[0058] At this time, the magnetic plate extends into the receiving slot 112 through the slot to achieve the cleaning effect. Since the second side 1113 of the display panel 111 is separated from the receiving space of the drawer body 1 by the door panel 11, the stored items in the receiving space can be prevented from affecting the display effect of the display panel 111.
[0059] Optionally, the slot is located on the side of the door panel 11 facing away from the ground; the wiping component 3 also includes a handle, which is connected to a magnetic plate located in the receiving groove 112, and the handle is movably attached to the slot. The outer diameter of the handle is larger than the diameter of the slot.
[0060] Since the slot is located on the side of the door panel 11 facing away from the ground, the erasing part 3 can be directly stored in the receiving slot 112, realizing the integrated design of the erasing part 3 and the drawer body 1. This avoids the defect of the erasing part 3 being difficult to find if it is lost due to separate storage. At the same time, since the handle extends to the outside of the receiving slot 112, the user can move the magnetic plate by holding the handle, which is convenient for control.
[0061] No further restrictions are placed on the shape and material of the handle here. In some examples, the handle may be frustum-shaped and may be made of plastic.
[0062] Optionally, the door panel 11 also features a dustproof skirt that surrounds the groove and is made of a flexible material. By providing the dustproof skirt, dust accumulation within the receiving groove 112 is prevented, and the flexible material of the skirt provides allowance for the movement of the wiping component 3, ensuring it does not interfere with the wiping effect. In some examples, the dustproof skirt can be multiple rubber strips; in other examples, it can be multiple plastic strips.
[0063] Optionally, the magnetic pen tip 21 is spherical, thereby avoiding any sharp design that could damage the display panel 111.
[0064] Optionally, the magnetic pen tip 21 can be made of permanent magnet materials, such as rare earth materials (neodymium iron boron, samarium cobalt, etc.), metallic permanent magnets (AlNiCo, etc.), ferrite permanent magnets, etc.
[0065] Optionally, the writing pen 2 also includes a pen barrel connected to the magnetic pen tip 21. The pen barrel can be made of plastic, such as ABS plastic.
[0066] This application also provides a refrigerator, including the drawer structure or drawer assembly described above.
[0067] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0068] The drawer structure, drawer assembly, and refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A drawer structure applied to a refrigerator, characterized in that, The drawer structure includes: The drawer body is provided with a display panel, which includes a first side and a second side facing each other, and the display panel includes multiple display units, each of which contains magnetic particles; The magnetic particles are used to be attracted to the first side by a magnetic component and form a pattern on the first side, or to be attracted to the second side by a magnetic component and remove the pattern formed on the first side.
2. A drawer assembly for use in a refrigerator, characterized in that, The drawer assembly includes: The drawer body is provided with a display panel, which includes a first side and a second side facing each other, and the display panel includes multiple display units, each of which contains magnetic particles; A writing pen, including a magnetic pen tip, the magnetic pen tip being movable on a first side to attract magnetic particles within the display unit along a motion trajectory to attach to the first side and form a pattern on the first side; The erasing component includes a magnetic plate that is movable on the second side to attract magnetic particles within the corresponding display unit to adhere to the second side and remove patterns formed on the first side.
3. The drawer assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drawer body is provided with a mounting slot, and the writing pen is detachably installed in the mounting slot.
4. The drawer assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a dust cover, which is disposed on the mounting groove.
5. The drawer assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a door body, the drawer body includes a door panel near the door body, the display panel is embedded in the door panel, the first side faces the door body, and the second side faces away from the door body.
6. The drawer assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The door panel is recessed and has a receiving groove, which is located on the side of the display panel away from the door body, and the receiving groove includes a slot opening; The magnetic plate extends into the receiving groove through the slot.
7. The drawer assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The slot is located on the side of the door panel that is away from the ground; The wiping component also includes a handle, which is connected to the magnetic plate, which is located in the receiving groove, and the handle is movably attached to the groove opening.
8. The drawer assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The door panel is also provided with a dustproof skirt, which surrounds the groove and is made of a flexible material.
9. The drawer assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The magnetic pen tip is spherical.
10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The drawer structure as described in claim 1; Alternatively, the drawer assembly as described in any one of claims 2-9.