Stand column structure, door body assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stand column structure, a door body assembly and a refrigerator, and relates to the technical field of refrigerators.The stand column structure and the door body assembly used on the refrigerator comprise a stand column, a decorating part and a supporting part, the stand column extends in the first direction and is provided with a first end and a second end, and the first end and the second end are opposite in the second direction; the decorating part is arranged at the first end of the stand column. According to the technical scheme, the arrangement mode that the supporting piece is arranged on the supporting face and the second end of the stand column in the supporting mode is adopted, the connecting strength between the decorating piece and the stand column is improved, the rigidity of the whole supporting piece and the whole decorating piece in the second direction is large, and therefore the decorating piece and the stand column are not prone to deformation. According to the stand column structure, the pressing piece can be pressed and attached to the attaching face through the pressing technology, the probability that the decoration piece is pressed in the pressing technology to cause deformation is reduced, and then the probability that the side face of the stand column structure is open and gaps are formed is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a column structure, door assembly, and refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, refrigerators with decorative parts on the door frame on the market mostly have the frame assembly solution of first pasting the decorative parts onto the door glass, then assembling the upper and lower end covers, and finally assembling the uprights. This is different from the conventional door glass pressing process, resulting in low production efficiency. Moreover, the uprights and the decorative strips are rotated and snapped together on one side, and a sufficiently large clearance needs to be reserved between the decorative strips and the uprights, which makes it easy for gaps to appear on the side when the foam is applied. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a column structure, door assembly, and refrigerator, which are assembled using a pressing process. During the pressing process, the probability of side openings and gaps in the column structure caused by deformation of the decorative parts due to pressure is reduced.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a column structure for use as a door assembly on a refrigerator, the column structure comprising:

[0005] The column extends along a first direction and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in a second direction;

[0006] A decorative element, disposed at the first end of the column, has a bonding surface and a supporting surface facing each other in a second direction. The bonding surface is exposed on the side of the first end facing away from the second end, for pressing and bonding a pressing element along the direction from the first end to the second end; and,

[0007] A support member is provided between the support surface of the decorative element and the second end of the column.

[0008] In some embodiments, the column has an opening on one side facing a third direction, and the decorative element extends at least partially into the column from the opening such that the supporting surface of the decorative element is inside the column.

[0009] The support member is installed inside the column.

[0010] In some embodiments, the column has a first column wall portion opposite to the decorative element in a second direction, and a second column wall portion connected to the first column wall portion and located in a third direction, the second column wall portion being disposed opposite to the opening, wherein:

[0011] The support member is positioned between the decorative element and the first column wall portion; and / or,

[0012] The side surface of the support member is adhered to the second column wall.

[0013] In some embodiments, the column has a third column wall portion located at the second end and facing the third direction, and the opening is defined between the third column wall portion and the first end of the column;

[0014] The third column wall portion is used to limit and abut against the side end of the support member.

[0015] In some embodiments, one of the supporting surface of the decorative element and the end face of the supporting element opposite to the decorative element is provided with a first limiting protrusion, and the other is provided with a first mating recess, wherein the first limiting protrusion is at least partially limited and accommodated within the first mating recess.

[0016] In some embodiments, the support member is configured as an extruded part; and / or,

[0017] The support member is provided with a plurality of first cavities; and / or,

[0018] The decorative element has multiple second cavities.

[0019] In some embodiments, the support member has a plurality of first cavities, and the decorative member has a plurality of second cavities, wherein:

[0020] At least two of the first cavities are arranged along the second direction; and / or,

[0021] At least two of the second cavities are arranged along the second direction; and / or,

[0022] At least one of the first cavities and at least one of the second cavities are arranged along a second direction.

[0023] In some embodiments, a snap-fit ​​groove is provided at the side end of the decorative element;

[0024] The column is hollow and has a fourth column wall portion located at the first end and in the second direction, which is engaged in the engagement groove.

[0025] In some embodiments, one of the sidewalls of the snap-fit ​​groove along the second direction and the fourth column wall portion is provided with a second limiting protrusion, and the other is provided with a second mating recess, wherein the second limiting protrusion is at least partially limited and accommodated within the second mating recess.

[0026] In some embodiments, the width of the snap-fit ​​groove gradually increases along the direction from the opening of the groove towards its bottom.

[0027] In some embodiments, multiple support members are provided and spaced apart along a first direction.

[0028] This utility model also proposes a door assembly, the door assembly including a column structure, the column structure comprising:

[0029] The column extends along a first direction and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in a second direction;

[0030] A decorative element, disposed at the first end of the column, has a bonding surface and a supporting surface facing each other in a second direction. The bonding surface is exposed on the side of the first end facing away from the second end, for pressing and bonding a pressing element along the direction from the first end to the second end; and,

[0031] A support member is provided between the support surface of the decorative element and the second end of the column.

[0032] In some embodiments, two column structures are provided and are arranged in parallel at intervals along a third direction;

[0033] The door assembly also includes:

[0034] Two end caps are respectively disposed at two ends of the column structure along the first direction; and,

[0035] The pressed component is pressed onto the bonding surface of the decorative component attached to the two column structures, and onto the two end caps.

[0036] In some embodiments, at least one of the end caps is configured as a first end cap, and the end of the first end cap is provided with a plug interface;

[0037] Inside the first end cap and at the end of the column of the column structure, one is provided with a locking groove and the other is provided with a locking protrusion, the locking protrusion engaging with the locking groove.

[0038] In some embodiments, the column is hollow, and the column wall is partially flanged to form the locking protrusion.

[0039] This utility model also proposes a refrigerator, the refrigerator including a door assembly, the door assembly including a column structure, the column structure including:

[0040] The column extends along a first direction and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in a second direction;

[0041] A decorative element, disposed at the first end of the column, has a bonding surface and a supporting surface facing each other in a second direction. The bonding surface is exposed on the side of the first end facing away from the second end, for pressing and bonding a pressing element along the direction from the first end to the second end; and,

[0042] A support member is provided between the support surface of the decorative element and the second end of the column.

[0043] The technical solution of this utility model increases the connection strength between the decorative part and the column by adopting the arrangement of supporting the support member on the support surface and the second end of the column. The support member and the decorative part as a whole have high rigidity in the second direction, and the pressing process can be used to press and attach the pressing part to the bonding surface. This reduces the probability of the decorative part being deformed due to pressure during the pressing process, thereby reducing the probability of side openings and seams in the column structure. Attached Figure Description

[0044] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0045] Figure 1 A front view schematic diagram of the column structure (support member installed in the column) provided by this utility model;

[0046] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the decorative component in the design;

[0047] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the column in the middle;

[0048] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A front view structural diagram of the central column structure (with supporting components installed inside the column);

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the central column structure;

[0050] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the local structure;

[0051] Figure 7 For inclusion Figure 1 An exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the door assembly with column structure (press-fitting parts not shown);

[0052] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the assembled door components;

[0053] Figure 9 For inclusion Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded view of a portion of the door assembly, including the column structure (press-fitting components not shown).

[0054] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of point A in the image;

[0055] Figure 11 For inclusion Figure 1 An exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the door assembly compression molding process, showing the column structure (showing the press-fit parts);

[0056] Figure 12 For inclusion Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the door assembly, which has been press-fitted together, showing the column structure (showing the press-fit parts);

[0057] Figure 13 For inclusion Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the door assembly, showing the column structure (with the press-fitted parts) in the diagram.

[0058] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0059] 100. Column structure; 1. Column; 11. First end; 12. Second end; 13. Opening; 14. First column wall portion; 15. Second column wall portion; 16. Third column wall portion; 17. Fourth column wall portion; 2. Decorative component; 21. Surface to be bonded; 22. Supporting surface; 23. Second cavity; 24. Snap-fit ​​groove; 3. Support component; 31. First cavity; 4. First limiting protrusion; 5. First mating recess; 6. Second limiting protrusion; 7. Second mating recess;

[0060] 200. Door assembly; 201. End cap; 2011. First end cap; 202. Press-fit part; 203. Insertion interface; 204. Engaging groove; 205. Engaging protrusion.

[0061] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0062] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0063] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0064] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0065] Currently, refrigerators with decorative parts on the door frame on the market mostly have the frame assembly solution of first pasting the decorative parts onto the door glass, then assembling the upper and lower end covers, and finally assembling the uprights. This is different from the conventional door glass pressing process, resulting in low production efficiency. Moreover, the uprights and the decorative strips are rotated and snapped together on one side, and a sufficiently large clearance needs to be reserved between the decorative strips and the uprights, which makes it easy for gaps to appear on the side when the foam is applied.

[0066] This utility model proposes a column structure 100, a door assembly 200, and a refrigerator, which are designed to be assembled using a pressing process. During the pressing process, the probability of the decorative part 2 deforming under pressure and causing a gap in the side opening of the column structure 100 is reduced.

[0067] It should be noted that the column 1 is set as a strip. The first direction refers to the length direction of the column 1, which corresponds to the length direction of the door assembly 200. The second direction refers to the height direction of the column 1, which corresponds to the thickness direction of the door assembly 200. When the door assembly 200 is in the closed state, with the user as a reference, the second direction is the front-back direction. The third direction refers to the width direction of the column 1, which corresponds to the thickness direction of the door assembly 200. When the door assembly 200 is in the closed state, with the user as a reference, the second direction is the left-right direction.

[0068] Please see Figures 1 to 4In this utility model, the column structure 100 is used as the door assembly 200 on a refrigerator. The column structure 100 includes a column 1, a decorative piece 2, and a support piece 3. The column 1 extends along a first direction and has a first end 11 and a second end 12 opposite to each other in a second direction. The decorative piece 2 is disposed at the first end 11 of the column 1. The decorative piece 2 has a contact surface 21 and a support surface 22 opposite to each other in the second direction. The contact surface 21 is exposed on the side of the first end 11 facing away from the second end 12, so as to allow the pressing piece 202 to press and attach it along the direction from the first end 11 toward the second end 12. The support piece 3 is supported between the support surface 22 of the decorative piece 2 and the second end 12 of the column 1.

[0069] The technical solution of this utility model increases the connection strength between the decorative part 2 and the column 1 by adopting the arrangement of supporting the support member 3 on the support surface 22 and the second end 12 of the column 1. The support member 3 and the decorative part 2 have greater overall rigidity in the second direction, and the pressing part 202 can be pressed and bonded to the bonding surface 21 by a pressing process. This reduces the probability of the decorative part 2 being deformed due to pressure during the pressing process, thereby reducing the probability of side openings and seams in the column structure 100.

[0070] The support member 3 is positioned between the support surface 22 of the decorative member 2 and the second end 12 of the column 1. The shapes of the decorative member 2 and the column 1 directly determine the connection method of the support member 3. The column 1 can be a solid column, and the decorative member 2 can protrude laterally from the column 1. In this case, the support member 3 can be positioned on the side of the column 1. A connecting structure is also needed between the support member 3 and the column 1 to achieve the connection, such as a threaded connection, a snap-fit ​​connection, or an elastic connection. Alternatively, no connecting structure may be needed between the support member 3 and the decorative member 2; a direct support method can be used.

[0071] In some embodiments, the column 1 is configured as a hollow column, the decorative element 2 can be partially inserted into the hollow column, and the support element 3 can be disposed in the hollow column. On the one hand, the support element 3 can be installed directly opposite the decorative element 2, which facilitates the transmission of the pressing force; on the other hand, disposing of the support element 3 in the hollow column reduces the need for additional structural settings to limit the support element 3, thus simplifying the structure.

[0072] Specifically, the column 1 has an opening 13 on one side in the third direction. The decorative part 2 extends at least partially into the column 1 through the opening 13, so that the supporting surface 22 of the decorative part 2 is inside the column 1. The support 3 is supported inside the column 1. By placing the support 3 inside the column 1, when the pressing part 202 is pressed and installed on the decorative part 2 in the second direction, the pressing force can be well transmitted to the decorative part 2 in the second direction, reducing the probability of the decorative part 2 being deformed due to pressure during the pressing process, and thus reducing the probability of the side opening of the column structure 100 having a gap.

[0073] It is understood that the fact that the bonding surface 21 is exposed on the side of the first end 11 facing away from the second end 12 means that the bonding surface 21 is not obstructed, the bonding surface 21 can directly contact the pressing member 202, and the pressing member 202 can completely cover the bonding surface 21. The decorative member 2 protrudes outward from one end near the column 1 along the second direction and forms a smooth curved surface, thereby beautifying the junction between the pressing member 202, the decorative member 2, and the column 1, serving as a decorative finish.

[0074] The specific cross-sectional shape of the column 1 is not limited; it can be circular, square, or rectangular, etc. In some embodiments, the column 1 has a first column wall portion 14 opposite to the decorative element 2 in a second direction, and a second column wall portion 15 connected to the first column wall portion 14 and located in a third direction. The second column wall portion 15 is disposed opposite to the opening 13, wherein the support member 3 is supported between the decorative element 2 and the first column wall portion 14. By placing the support member 3 between the decorative element 2 and the first column wall portion 14, the structural strength at the joint between the decorative element 2 and the column 1 is enhanced, thereby reducing the possibility of the decorative element 2 loosening or falling off due to external forces (such as pressure or collision), and improving the overall safety and reliability. In addition, the opening 13 facilitates the installation and use of the support member 3, improving the flexibility of the column structure 100.

[0075] The column 1 can be integrally formed, for example, by stamping, which simplifies the forming process; of course, in some other embodiments, the column 1 can also be welded.

[0076] Since the support member 3 may slide along the width direction of the column 1, reducing the connection strength between the support member 3, the decorative member 2, and the column 1, in some embodiments, the side surface of the support member 3 is adhered to the second column wall portion 15. Adhering the support member 3 to the second column wall portion 15 improves the robustness of the connection between the column 1 and the support member 3. Furthermore, the adhesive method allows for adjustment of the position and angle of the support member 3 as needed to adapt to different design requirements and functional needs, improving flexibility. The support member 3 can be adhered using glue, tape, or hot melt adhesive.

[0077] Specifically, in some embodiments, foam is provided on the side surface of the support member 3 and bonded to the second column wall portion 15. The foam has good elasticity and energy absorption characteristics, which can effectively absorb the impact and vibration between the support member 3 and the decorative member 2, thereby further improving the reliability of the connection between the two.

[0078] The support member 3 may detach from the decorative member 2 and the column 1 in the third direction (i.e., the width direction of the column 1). Therefore, the support member 3 needs to be limited in the third direction.

[0079] Specifically, in some embodiments, the column 1 has a third column wall portion 16 located at the second end 12 and facing the third direction, and the opening 13 is defined between the third column wall portion 16 and the first end 11 of the column 1; the third column wall portion 16 is used to limit and abut against the side end of the support member 3. By providing the third column wall portion 16, the side end of the support member 3 is limited, thereby limiting the support member 3 within the column 1, reducing the movement of the support member 3, and thus improving the support effect of the support member 3 within the column 1.

[0080] In the technical solution of this utility model, the size (length, width, and height) of the third column wall portion 16 is not specifically limited and can be set according to the actual needs. Of course, considering that the support member 3 needs to extend into the column 1 through the opening 13, in order to facilitate the installation and use of the support member 3, the dimension of the third column wall portion 16 along the second direction should not be too high.

[0081] The decorative element 2 is located at the first end 11 of the column 1. The installation method between the two is not limited. It can be a screw connection, for example, using a screw to be screwed into a pre-drilled threaded hole in the column 1 through a hole provided on the decorative element 2 to complete the fixed connection between the decorative element 2 and the column 1; it can also be an insertion connection, for example, an insertion part is provided in the decorative element 2, which can be inserted into a reserved slot in the column 1; it can also be a magnetic connection, with magnets embedded in the interior or surface of the decorative element 2 and the column 1, and fixed by magnetic force.

[0082] To improve the connection stability between the column 1 and the decorative element 2 while simplifying the installation structure, in some embodiments, a snap-fit ​​groove 24 is provided on the side end of the decorative element 2; the column 1 is hollow and has a fourth column wall portion 17 located at the first end 11 and in the second direction, which snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 24. The snap-fit ​​groove 24 allows the fourth column wall portion 17 to connect to the decorative element 2, thereby snapping the column 1 and the decorative element 2 together, achieving a stable installation of the column 1 and the decorative element 2 without the need for additional fasteners or connectors, thus simplifying the installation process.

[0083] Through the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​groove 24 and the fourth column wall portion 17, the column 1 and the decorative part 2 are mutually restricted in the second direction. In the third direction, the column 1 and the decorative part 2 are still at risk of relative movement and separation, so further restriction is required in the third direction.

[0084] In some embodiments, one of the sidewalls of the snap-fit ​​groove 24 along the second direction and the fourth column wall portion 17 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 6, and the other is provided with a second mating recess 7. The second limiting protrusion 6 is at least partially contained within the second mating recess 7. Through the convex-concave fit between the second limiting portion and the second mating recess 7, when the column 1 is snapped into the decorative piece 2 through the snap-fit ​​groove 24, the column 1 and the decorative piece 2 are limited and prevented from detaching in the third direction, thereby improving the stability of the column 1 installed within the decorative piece 2.

[0085] The second limiting part and the second mating recess 7 can be configured as a keyway and a key; or as a shaped boss and a shaped groove; or as a T-shaped boss and a T-shaped groove. At least a portion of the second limiting protrusion 6 can be contained within the second mating recess 7 to fix the relative position between the column 1 and the decorative piece 2; or the entire second limiting protrusion 6 can be contained within the second mating recess 7 to achieve a tight fit.

[0086] To allow the column 1 to be inserted and installed into the bottom of the slot 24 through the opening, in some embodiments, the width of the slot 24 gradually increases along the direction from the opening of the slot to its bottom. The decorative element 2 can be a tensioned elastic element, and when the column 1 is engaged with the decorative element 2 through the slot 24, the opening of the slot 24 can open to allow the column 1 to be inserted and engaged.

[0087] The decorative element 2 is subjected to pressure from the pressing member 202 in the second direction (i.e., the height direction of the column 1), while the support member 3 experiences uneven force in the third direction (i.e., the width direction of the column 1), potentially causing the support member 3 to detach from the decorative element 2 and the column 1. In some embodiments, one of the supporting surface 22 of the decorative element 2 and the end face of the support member 3 opposite to the decorative element 2 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 4, and the other is provided with a first mating recess 5. The first limiting protrusion 4 is at least partially contained within the first mating recess 5. The provision of the first limiting protrusion 4 and the first mating recess 5 allows the support member 3 to extend into the column 1, supporting the decorative element 2 through a convex-concave fit, thereby providing further support and limitation for the installation of the support member 3 within the column 1 and improving support strength.

[0088] It is understood that the first limiting protrusion 4 can be positioned on the support surface 22 of the decorative element 2, that is, a first mating recess 5 can be provided in the end face of the support element 3 opposite to the decorative element 2, with the first limiting protrusion 4 and the first mating recess 5 engaging in a convex-concave fit to complete the connection between the support element 3 and the decorative element 2 bracket; or the first limiting protrusion 4 can be provided in the end face of the support element 3 opposite to the decorative element 2, and the first mating recess 5 can be provided on the support surface 22 of the decorative element 2, with the first limiting protrusion 4 and the first mating recess 5 engaging in a convex-concave fit to complete the connection between the support element 3 and the decorative element 2 bracket. The convex-concave fit between the first limiting protrusion 4 and the first mating recess 5 can be configured as follows: a circular boss and a circular groove; a square boss and a square groove; or a polygonal boss and a polygonal groove. The first limiting protrusion 4 can be configured in such a way that a portion of the first limiting protrusion 4 is limited and accommodated within the first mating recess 5, thereby fixing the relative position between the support surface 22 of the decorative element 2 and the end face of the support element 3 opposite to the decorative element 2; or, the entire first limiting protrusion 4 can be limited and accommodated within the first mating recess 5 to achieve a tight fit.

[0089] It is understood that the support member 3 can be plate-shaped, such as a support plate, with a large supporting area; it can be column-shaped, such as a support column, with simple materials and convenient installation; or it can be strip-shaped, such as a support strip, with a certain supporting area and flexible use. To further improve the installation strength of the support member 3, in some embodiments, the support member 3 can be set as an extruded part. By setting the support member 3 as an extruded part, it has its own cavity, which can increase the supporting strength of the support member 3, and there is no need to cut grooves or cavities, making materials readily available. Alternatively, multiple first cavities 31 can be provided within the support member 3. The provision of multiple first cavities 31 changes the supporting strength of the support member 3, thereby improving the deformation problem of the connection between the decorative part 2 and the column 1. Alternatively, multiple second cavities 23 can be provided within the decorative part 2, thereby providing a certain supporting strength for the decorative part 2 and improving its resistance to deformation when connected to the column 1 and the support member 3.

[0090] Please see Figures 5 to 6To further improve the connection strength between the decorative element 2 and the column 1, in some embodiments, a plurality of first cavities 31 can be provided in the support element 3, and a plurality of second cavities 23 can be provided in the decorative element 2, wherein at least two of the first cavities 31 are arranged along a second direction. This multi-cavity arrangement can reduce the overall weight of the support element 3, improve material utilization, and maintain sufficient structural strength. Alternatively, a plurality of first cavities 31 can be provided in the support element 3, and a plurality of second cavities 23 can be provided in the decorative element 2, wherein at least two of the second cavities 23 are arranged along a second direction. The provision of the second cavities 23 strengthens the supporting performance of the decorative element 2, thereby providing stable support for the column structure 100. Or, a plurality of first cavities 31 can be provided in the support element 3, and a plurality of second cavities 23 can be provided in the decorative element 2, wherein at least one of the first cavities 31 and at least one of the second cavities 23 are arranged along a second direction. Through the first cavity 31 and the second cavity 23, both of which are arranged along the second direction, the pressure in the second direction generated when the pressing member 202 is pressed can be received through the first cavity and the second cavity, thereby improving the support strength of the support member 3 between the decorative member 2 and the column 1.

[0091] Side gaps result from the relative deformation of the column 1 and the decorative element 2 under stress, causing a failure in their fit. In some embodiments, multiple support members 3 are provided and spaced apart along a first direction. By providing multiple support members 3, multiple support points can be increased to expand the support range, thereby improving the stability of the relative position of the column 1 and the decorative element 2 after assembly.

[0092] This utility model also proposes a door assembly 200, which includes a column structure 100. The specific structure of the column structure 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this door assembly 200 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0093] Please see Figures 7 to 10To facilitate the installation of the pressing component 202, in some embodiments, two column structures 100 are provided, arranged parallel and spaced apart along a third direction. The door assembly 200 also includes two end caps 201 and the pressing component 202. The two end caps 201 are respectively located at two ends of the column structure 100 along a first direction. The pressing component 202 is pressed and attached to the bonding surface 21 of the decorative piece 2 on the two column structures 100 and the two end caps 201. By connecting the two column structures 100 with the two end caps 201, the stability of the door assembly 200 in the third direction can be improved, preventing the center of gravity shift or structural instability caused by a single column structure 100. The pressing component 202 can be used to fix the door assembly 200, ensuring its flatness and firmness. The pressing component 202 can be a glass panel, a liquid crystal panel, or a painted panel. The connection between the two end caps 201 and the two ends of the column structure 100 along the first direction can be a bolt connection, that is, drilling holes in the end caps 201 and the ends and fixing them by screwing in bolts; or a snap-fit ​​connection, that is, setting a slot or block on the end cap 201 and setting a corresponding block or slot on the end, with the block and slot cooperating to fix it; or an adhesive connection, that is, applying glue to the end caps 201 or the ends and fixing them by adhesive.

[0094] Please see Figures 11 to 13 To facilitate the installation of the column structure 100 and the end cap 201, in some embodiments, at least one end cap 201 is configured as a first end cap 2011, the end of which is provided with an insertion interface 203. Inside the first end cap 2011 and at the end of the column 1 of the column structure 100, one end cap 2011 has a locking groove 204, and the other has a locking protrusion 205. The locking protrusion 205 engages with the locking groove 204. Through the cooperation of the locking groove 204 and the locking protrusion 205, the first end cap 2011 can be quickly installed onto the end of the column structure 100, facilitating the connection between the end cap 201 and the column 1, thereby completing the assembly of the end cap 201 and the column structure 100.

[0095] It is understood that a locking groove 204 or a locking protrusion 205 can be provided in the first end cap 2011. Correspondingly, a locking protrusion 205 or a locking groove 204 can be provided at the end of the column 1 of the column structure 100. The locking protrusion 205 is engaged with the inside of the locking groove 204, which facilitates the fixing of the first end cap 2011 to the column structure 100. Similarly, the two end caps 201 can be fixed in the same way.

[0096] Considering that adding a structure would occupy additional space and weight, in some embodiments, the column 1 is hollow, and the column wall of the column 1 is partially flanged to form the locking protrusion 205. By forming the locking protrusion 205 by partially flanged the column wall of the column 1, the column 1 can be connected to the end cap 201 without additional structural settings, which is simple and convenient.

[0097] This utility model also proposes a refrigerator, which includes a door assembly 200. The specific structure of the door assembly 200 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this refrigerator adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0098] In addition, the assembly process of the door assembly 200 is described in detail below:

[0099] The decorative component 2, the column 1, and the support component 3 are provided. The fourth column wall portion 17 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove 24 for fixation. The end of the support component 3 away from the support surface 22 is first placed into the opening 13. Then, the support component 3 is screwed and snapped in the direction towards the second column wall portion 15 until the support surface 22 of the decorative component 2 and the end face of the support component 3 opposite to the decorative component 2 are fixed by the first limiting protrusion 4 and the first mating recess 5, thereby completing the installation of the support component 3 and forming the column structure 100.

[0100] Two column structures 100, two end caps 201, and a pressing component 202 are provided. The two end caps 201 are assembled and fixed to the two column structures 100 by means of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 205 and the snap-fit ​​groove 204. Then, the pressing component 202 is pressed and attached to the bonding surface 21 of the decorative component 2 to form the door assembly 200.

[0101] The assembly method of the column structure 100 and the door assembly 200 described above is shown as one example and should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0102] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present utility model and using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A column structure for use as a door assembly on a refrigerator, characterized in that, The column structure includes: The column extends along a first direction and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in a second direction; A decorative element, disposed at the first end of the column, has a bonding surface and a supporting surface facing each other in a second direction. The bonding surface is exposed on the side of the first end facing away from the second end, for pressing and bonding a pressing element along the direction from the first end to the second end; and, A support member is provided between the support surface of the decorative element and the second end of the column.

2. The column structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The column has an opening on one side facing the third direction, and the decorative piece extends at least partially into the column through the opening, such that the supporting surface of the decorative piece is inside the column. The support member is installed inside the column.

3. The column structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The column has a first column wall portion opposite to the decorative element in a second direction, and a second column wall portion connected to the first column wall portion and located in a third direction, the second column wall portion being disposed opposite to the opening, wherein: The support member is positioned between the decorative member and the first column wall portion; and / or, The side surface of the support member is adhered to the second column wall.

4. The column structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The column has a third column wall portion located at the second end and facing the third direction, and the opening is defined between the third column wall portion and the first end of the column; The third column wall portion is used to limit and abut against the side end of the support member.

5. The column structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the supporting surface of the decorative element and the end face of the supporting element opposite to the decorative element, one of them is provided with a first limiting protrusion and the other is provided with a first mating recess, wherein the first limiting protrusion is at least partially limited and accommodated in the first mating recess.

6. The column structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member is configured as an extruded molded part; and / or, The support member is provided with a plurality of first cavities; and / or, The decorative element has multiple second cavities.

7. The column structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member has multiple first cavities, and the decorative member has multiple second cavities, wherein: At least two of the first cavities are arranged along the second direction; and / or, At least two of the second cavities are arranged along the second direction; and / or, At least one of the first cavities and at least one of the second cavities are arranged along a second direction.

8. The column structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the side end of the decorative piece; The column is hollow and has a fourth column wall portion located at the first end and in the second direction, which is engaged in the engagement groove.

9. The column structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that, In the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove along the second direction and the fourth column wall, one of them is provided with a second limiting protrusion and the other is provided with a second mating recess. The second limiting protrusion is at least partially limited and accommodated in the second mating recess.

10. The column structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The width of the snap-fit ​​groove gradually increases along the direction from the opening of the groove towards its bottom.

11. The column structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, Multiple support members are provided and spaced apart along the first direction.

12. A door assembly, characterized in that, Includes the column structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The door assembly as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, Two column structures are provided, and they are arranged in parallel and spaced apart along a third direction; The door assembly also includes: Two end caps are respectively disposed at two ends of the column structure along the first direction; and, The pressed component is pressed onto the bonding surface of the decorative component attached to the two column structures, and onto the two end caps.

14. The door assembly as described in claim 13, characterized in that, At least one of the end caps is configured as a first end cap, and the end of the first end cap is provided with a plug-in interface; Inside the first end cap and at the end of the column of the column structure, one is provided with a locking groove and the other is provided with a locking protrusion, the locking protrusion engaging with the locking groove.

15. The door assembly as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that, The column is hollow, and the column wall is partially flanged to form the card protrusion.

16. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the door assembly as described in any one of claims 12 to 15.

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