Refrigerator hinge sheath structure
By designing a refrigerator hinge sleeve structure, using a first sleeve and a second sleeve to wrap the hinge, and setting a buffer device outside the sleeve, the problem of insufficient safety of traditional hinge sleeves is solved, achieving improved safety and convenient installation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423011738.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Traditional refrigerator hinge sleeve designs do not fully consider user safety needs, posing safety hazards such as pinching hands and physical collisions.
Design a refrigerator hinge sleeve structure including a first sleeve and a second sleeve, which are connected by a buffer device to fully wrap and protect the hinge. A rotating groove is provided to facilitate installation, and a buffer shell is provided outside the sleeve to increase safety.
It improves user safety, simplifies the installation and maintenance process, and effectively avoids safety hazards caused by protruding hinges.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigerator hinge protection, and more particularly to a refrigerator hinge sheath structure. Background Technology
[0002] With technological advancements and rising consumer demands for quality of life, refrigerator technology is evolving towards greater intelligence, multifunctionality, and safety. Refrigerators must not only possess basic refrigeration and freezing functions but also meet users' needs for food preservation, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and intelligent control. Against this backdrop, the design of refrigerator hinge covers also requires continuous innovation to adapt to the overall advancements in refrigerator technology.
[0003] Traditional refrigerator hinge covers have a relatively simple design, often serving only a basic protective function. However, in actual use, traditional hinge covers have revealed some problems. They often do not fully consider the user's safety needs during the design and manufacturing process, posing safety hazards such as pinching fingers and physical collisions. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a refrigerator hinge sleeve structure for protecting the refrigerator door hinge. The refrigerator door is rotatably connected via a first hinge and a second hinge, which are located between the refrigerator door and the freezer door. The structure includes:
[0005] The first sheath covers the first hinge;
[0006] The second sheath wraps around the second hinge. The first sheath and the second sheath are rotatably connected to each other, and both the first sheath and the second sheath are located between the refrigerator door and the freezer door.
[0007] Both the first sheath and the second sheath are equipped with cushioning devices.
[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first sheath has a first receiving cavity, and the first hinge is disposed in the first receiving cavity; the second sheath has a second receiving cavity, and the second hinge is disposed in the second receiving cavity.
[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the portion of the first sheath facing the second sheath is located within the second accommodating cavity, or the portion of the second sheath facing the first sheath is located within the first accommodating cavity.
[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, a first rotation groove is provided on the first sheath corresponding to the rotation axis position of the first hinge, and the rotation axis of the first hinge is located in the first rotation groove;
[0011] The second sheath has a second rotation groove at the position corresponding to the rotation axis of the second hinge, and the rotation axis of the second hinge is located in the second rotation groove.
[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the buffer device includes a buffer shell, which is sleeved outside the first sheath and the second sheath, and the buffer shell is rotatably connected to the outside of the first sheath or the second sheath.
[0013] The height of the buffer device is less than the distance between the refrigerator door and the freezer door.
[0014] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the buffer shell includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell wrapping around the second sheath, and the second shell including an annular folding member. When the first hinge and the second hinge rotate relative to each other, the first shell stretches and folds the annular folding member to wrap around the first hinge and the first sheath.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. Enhanced safety: The refrigerator hinges are fully wrapped and protected by the first and second protective sleeves, effectively avoiding safety hazards caused by protruding hinges and improving user safety.
[0017] 2. Easy to install and maintain: The opening design of the rotating groove and the ring-shaped folding part design of the buffer device make the installation and maintenance of the sheath simpler and more convenient.
[0018] 3. A buffer device is provided to protect both the first and second sheaths as a whole, further increasing safety. Attached Figure Description
[0019] 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 accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the refrigerator hinge sleeve structure and the refrigerator hinge assembly provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;
[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the refrigerator hinge sleeve structure and the refrigerator hinge assembly provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .
[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0024] 100, First hinge; 200, Second hinge; 300, First sheath; 310, First receiving cavity; 320, First rotating groove; 400, Second sheath; 410, Second receiving cavity; 420, Second rotating groove; 500, Buffer device; 510, First housing; 520, Second housing. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application. It is understood that the accompanying drawings are provided for reference and illustration only, and are not intended to limit this application. The connection relationships shown in the accompanying drawings are only for clear description and do not limit the connection method.
[0026] Specifically, this application provides a refrigerator hinge sleeve structure, which mainly includes a first sleeve 300 and a second sleeve 400. The first sleeve 300 and the second sleeve 400 respectively surround and protect the protruding first hinge 100 and second hinge 200 on the refrigerator, so as to prevent the hinge structure on the refrigerator from causing harm to the human body.
[0027] In the above, the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 are connected to each other and rotate relative to each other. The first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 are both located between the refrigerator door and the freezer door so that they can rotate through the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 during the opening and closing of the refrigerator door.
[0028] In a single-door refrigerator, there is also a first hinge 100 and a second hinge 200.
[0029] Because the existing refrigerator structure design takes into account mold costs and production costs, the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 may protrude from the refrigerator body during rotation, affecting safety. Therefore, a refrigerator hinge sleeve structure is needed for protection.
[0030] Its specific protection structure is as follows:
[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, a first sheath 300 and a second sheath 400 are provided. The first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400 protect the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200, respectively. In the first sheath 300, a first receiving cavity 310 is formed inside. The shape of the first receiving cavity 310 corresponds to the structural shape of the first hinge 100, so that the first hinge 100 can be completely placed into the first receiving cavity 310 and completely wrapped around the first hinge 100 for protection.
[0032] To better protect the first hinge 100, in this embodiment of the application, the volume of the first accommodating cavity 310 is equal to the overall volume of the first hinge 100, so that the first sheath 300 can fit tightly against the first hinge 100 and prevent the first hinge 100 from shaking inside the first sheath 300.
[0033] The second sheath 400 has a second receiving cavity 410. The shape of the second receiving cavity 410 corresponds to the shape of the second hinge 200, so that the second hinge 200 can be completely placed into the second receiving cavity 410, and the second hinge 200 can be completely wrapped up and protected.
[0034] Because the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 are interconnected and rotate in the above structure, it is impossible for the second sheath 400 to completely enclose the second hinge 200 in this embodiment. In this structure, the second sheath 400 encloses a portion of the first sheath 300, with the enclosed portion located at one end of the first sheath 300 facing the second sheath 400. That is, the portion of the first sheath 300 facing the second sheath 400 is located within the second accommodating cavity 410. Figure 1 As shown.
[0035] In this embodiment, the second sheath 400 may also be located partially within the first accommodating cavity 310 at one end facing the first sheath 300.
[0036] Meanwhile, the overlapping portion of the first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400 is also the rotational portion of the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200, allowing the overlapping portion of the first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400 to rotate relative to each other. During rotation, the first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400 can always completely cover the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 respectively, preventing the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 from protruding from the first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400, thus fulfilling their basic protective function.
[0037] In this embodiment, the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 are disposed between the freezer door and the refrigerator door on the refrigerator. In order not to affect the opening and closing of the freezer door and the refrigerator door, the thickness of the first sheath 300 and the thickness of the second sheath 400 are less than the distance between the bottom of the refrigerator door and the top of the freezer door, so that the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 can be used normally.
[0038] Since the first hinge 100 is rotatably connected to the refrigerator compartment and the second hinge 200 is rotatably connected to the freezer compartment, when the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 are to be wrapped during refrigerator use, a first rotating groove 320 needs to be provided on the corresponding rotating part of the first protective sleeve 300. The first rotating groove 320 is used to accommodate the refrigerator door pivot, so that when the first hinge 100 rotates around the refrigerator door pivot, that is, when the pivot of the first hinge 100 rotates, the first protective sleeve 300 can also rotate with the first hinge 100 to protect the first hinge 100 at all times.
[0039] In this application, the first rotating groove 320 can be directly fitted onto the outside of the refrigerator door hinge during the refrigerator manufacturing process, or it can be installed later in the refrigerator manufacturing process. Figure 2 As shown, during later installation, an opening needs to be made on one side of the first rotating groove 320. This opening connects to the first rotating groove 320, so that during installation, the refrigerator door hinge can enter the first rotating groove 320 through the opening, making it convenient for the first sleeve 300 to wrap around the first hinge 100.
[0040] Similarly, a second rotating groove 420 is provided on the second sleeve 400 at the position corresponding to the rotating part. The second rotating groove 420 is used to accommodate the refrigerator door pivot, so that when the second hinge 200 rotates around the refrigerator door pivot, that is, when the pivot of the second hinge 200 rotates, the second sleeve 400 can also rotate with the second hinge 200 to protect the second hinge 200 at all times.
[0041] In this application, the second rotating groove 420 can be directly fitted onto the outside of the refrigerator door hinge during the refrigerator manufacturing process, or it can be installed later in the refrigerator process. When installed later, an opening needs to be made on one side of the second rotating groove 420. This opening connects to the second rotating groove 420, so that during installation, the refrigerator door hinge can enter the second rotating groove 420 through the opening, which facilitates the second sheath 400 to wrap around the second hinge 200.
[0042] This embodiment of the application also includes a buffer device 500, such as... Figure 3As shown, the buffer device 500 mainly includes a buffer shell, which is sleeved outside the first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400, and the buffer shell is rotatably connected to the outside of the first sheath 300 or the second sheath 400.
[0043] The height of the buffer device 500 is less than the distance between the refrigerator door and the freezer door.
[0044] The buffer shell includes a first shell 510 and a second shell 520. The first shell 510 wraps around the second sheath 400. The second shell 520 includes an annular folding member. When the first hinge 100 and the second hinge 200 rotate relative to each other, the first shell 510 stretches and folds the annular folding member to wrap around the first hinge 100 and the first sheath 300.
[0045] In the above, the first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400 can be made of plastic. The edges and corners of the plastic material are rounded and lubricated so that the first sheath 300 and the second sheath 400 themselves will not cause harm to the human body.
[0046] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical methods of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical methods of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical methods of this utility model.
Claims
1. A refrigerator hinge sleeve structure for protecting the refrigerator door hinge, wherein the refrigerator door is rotatably connected by a first hinge and a second hinge, the first hinge and the second hinge being located between the refrigerator door and the freezer door, characterized in that, include: The first sheath covers the first hinge; The second sheath wraps around the second hinge. The first sheath and the second sheath are rotatably connected to each other, and both the first sheath and the second sheath are located between the refrigerator door and the freezer door. Both the first sheath and the second sheath are equipped with cushioning devices.
2. The refrigerator hinge sleeve structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sheath has a first receiving cavity, and the first hinge is disposed in the first receiving cavity; the second sheath has a second receiving cavity, and the second hinge is disposed in the second receiving cavity.
3. The refrigerator hinge sleeve structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The portion of the first sheath facing the second sheath is located within the second accommodating cavity, or the portion of the second sheath facing the first sheath is located within the first accommodating cavity.
4. The refrigerator hinge sleeve structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first sheath has a first rotation groove at the position corresponding to the rotation axis of the first hinge, and the rotation axis of the first hinge is located in the first rotation groove; The second sheath has a second rotation groove at the position corresponding to the rotation axis of the second hinge, and the rotation axis of the second hinge is located in the second rotation groove.
5. A refrigerator hinge sleeve structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer device includes a buffer shell, which is sleeved outside the first protective sleeve and the second protective sleeve, and the buffer shell is rotatably connected to the outside of the first protective sleeve or the outside of the second protective sleeve; The height of the buffer device is less than the distance between the refrigerator door and the freezer door.
6. A refrigerator hinge sleeve structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buffer shell includes a first shell and a second shell. The first shell wraps around the second sheath. The second shell includes an annular folding member. When the first hinge and the second hinge rotate relative to each other, the first shell stretches and folds the annular folding member to wrap around the first hinge and the first sheath.