Refrigerator and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigerator and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, the refrigerator comprises a refrigerator main body, a door body, a locking assembly and a flexible piece, the refrigerator main body is provided with a storage cavity and a fetching port communicated with the storage cavity; the door body is arranged at the object taking opening in a switchable mode at the covering position and the opening position. The locking assembly is arranged on the door body, the locking assembly has a locking state and an unlocking state for the door body, and in the locking state, the locking assembly locks the door body located at the cover sealing position; in the unlocking state, the door body can be switched between the covering position and the opening position; the flexible part is arranged on the locking assembly and used for being pulled to drive the locking assembly to act so that the locking assembly can be switched from the locking state to the unlocking state. According to the technical scheme, the requirement of the refrigerator for the installation space can be lowered, and the adaptability of the refrigerator is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a refrigerator and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the case of vehicle-mounted refrigerators, the unreasonable door opening structure makes the requirements for installation space relatively high, resulting in poor adaptability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a refrigerator and vehicle that reduces the refrigerator's installation space requirements in order to improve its adaptability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the refrigerator proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] The refrigerator body has a storage cavity and an access port communicating with the storage cavity;

[0006] The door is switchably positioned at the retrieval opening, in both a closed and open position.

[0007] A locking component is disposed on the door body. The locking component has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking component locks the door body in the closed position. In the unlocked state, the door body can switch between the closed position and the open position.

[0008] A flexible component is provided on the locking assembly, which is used to be pulled to drive the locking assembly to move, so that the locking assembly switches from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0009] In one embodiment, the door has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end being rotatably connected to the refrigerator body, and the locking component being disposed at the second end; in the unlocked state, the flexible member is also used to be pulled to drive the door to rotate from the closed position to the open position with the first end as the fulcrum.

[0010] In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a pivot and a latch disposed on the pivot, the pivot being rotatably connected to the door body;

[0011] The refrigerator body is provided with a fastening groove for the fastener to engage, and the flexible member is provided on the fastener. When the flexible member is pulled, the fastener is disengaged from the fastening groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the refrigerator body includes a cabinet and a retaining plate disposed on the cabinet. The cabinet has the storage cavity and the retrieval opening. The retaining plate and the cabinet form a retaining groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, the locking fastener includes a buckle plate and a locking hook disposed on the buckle plate. In the locked state, the locking hook is engaged in the buckle groove and abuts against the locking plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a reset member disposed on the latch, and the position of the latch relative to the door body when the locking assembly is in a locked state is defined as an initial position; the reset member is used to reset the latch to the initial position.

[0015] In one embodiment, the buckle plate has a connecting hole and a mounting groove, and the rotating shaft passes through the connecting hole; the reset member is a torsion spring, the reset member is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the reset member is located in the mounting groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, the buckle plate has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the locking hook is disposed on the second side; the buckle plate is provided with a mounting hole extending from the first side toward the second side, and the connecting end passes through the mounting hole and is confined to the second side.

[0017] In one embodiment, the mounting hole is elongated and extends along the length of the rotating shaft, and the flexible member is strip-shaped and its width extends along the length of the mounting hole.

[0018] In one embodiment, the door body is provided with a mounting cavity for installing the latch, a first opening and a second opening communicating with the mounting cavity; the first opening is disposed facing the refrigerator body, and the latch is fastened to the refrigerator body at the first opening; the second opening is disposed on the side of the door body away from the refrigerator body, the flexible member has a connecting end and a gripping end opposite to each other, the connecting end is connected to the latch, and the gripping end extends out of the mounting cavity from the second opening.

[0019] In one embodiment, the door includes a bottom shell and a cover disposed on the bottom shell. The cover is located on the side of the bottom shell away from the main body of the refrigerator. An insulation layer, the mounting cavity, and the first opening are formed between the bottom shell and the cover. The second opening is disposed on the side of the cover away from the bottom shell. The end face of the bottom shell is provided with two mounting portions, and the locking fastener is installed between the two mounting portions.

[0020] In one embodiment, the flexible element is made of leather or fabric.

[0021] This utility model also proposes a vehicle, which includes a vehicle body and a refrigerator as described in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the refrigerator is disposed on the vehicle body.

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model involves incorporating a flexible component on the door. This flexible component is integrated into the locking assembly. When pulled, it also drives the locking assembly to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. Furthermore, when the door is in the unlocked state, the flexible component can also function as a handle. Continuously pulling the flexible component can also pull the door, allowing it to switch from a closed position to an open position. Thus, when placing the refrigerator in a vehicle cabin, there is no need to specifically allocate space for a movable latch. Compared to using a movable latch on the door to unlock and open, this embodiment requires less installation space, reducing the refrigerator's space requirements and improving its adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the refrigerator provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged view of the cross-sectional view of AA;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the door in the illustrated embodiment;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the connection structure between the locking element and the flexible element.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] 10. Refrigerator;

[0032] 100. Refrigerator body; 101. Storage compartment; 102. Item retrieval opening; 103. Snap-on groove; 110. Cabinet; 120. First tray; 130. Second tray;

[0033] 200. Door body; 210. Bottom shell; 211. Mounting part; 220. Cover; 201. First opening; 202. Second opening; 203. Mounting cavity; 204. Insulation layer;

[0034] 300. Flexible component; 301. Connecting end; 302. Gripping end;

[0035] 400, Locking assembly; 410, Locking fastener; 411, Buckle plate; 411a, Mounting hole; 411b, Connecting hole; 411c, Mounting groove; 412, Locking hook; 420, Rotary shaft; 430, Reset component;

[0036] 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

[0037] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0038] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0039] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0040] In vehicle-mounted refrigerators, the door is opened by prying open the movable latch on the door to unlock and retrieve items from inside. However, refrigerators using this opening method have relatively high requirements for installation space and are less adaptable to vehicle use.

[0041] This utility model proposes a refrigerator designed to reduce the space requirements for installation and improve its adaptability. The refrigerator is typically mounted in a vehicle. It can be a pre-installed vehicle refrigerator (a appliance with refrigeration and cooling functions pre-installed by the automaker at the time of manufacture) or a retrofitted vehicle refrigerator (a refrigerator purchased and installed by the user after the vehicle leaves the factory according to their individual needs). Of course, the refrigerator can also be used independently, for example, as an outdoor refrigerator or a mini portable refrigerator. The following description focuses on its typical vehicle-mounted use.

[0042] In this application scenario, refrigerators generally include compressor-type refrigerators, thermoelectric (semiconductor refrigeration) refrigerators, or combined compressor-thermoelectric refrigeration refrigerators, etc. Compressor-type refrigerators include direct-cooling refrigerators, air-cooling refrigerators, and combined direct-cooling and air-cooling refrigerators. For ease of understanding and explanation, the following is attached to the specification of this utility model. Figures 1 to 6 In the diagram, solid arrows indicate cavities, openings, slots, or holes.

[0043] Please see Figures 1 to 6 In one embodiment of this utility model, the refrigerator 10 includes a refrigerator body 100, a door 200, a locking component 400, and a flexible component 300. The refrigerator body 100 is provided with a storage cavity 101 and a retrieval opening 102 communicating with the storage cavity 101. The door 200 is switchably disposed at the retrieval opening 102 in a closed position and an open position. The locking component 400 is disposed on the door 200 and has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking component 400 locks the door 200 when it is in the closed position. In the unlocked state, the door 200 can switch between the closed position and the open position. The flexible component 300 is disposed on the locking component 400 and is used to be pulled to drive the locking component 400 to move, so that the locking component 400 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0044] The refrigerator body 100 should be understood to include at least the necessary components of the refrigerator 10 other than the door 200. Taking the compressor-type refrigerator 10 as an example, the refrigerator body 100 generally includes the cabinet 110 and the heat exchange system, etc. The heat exchange system of the compressor-type refrigerator 10 usually includes the compressor, condenser and evaporator, etc.

[0045] Generally, the cabinet 110 is the main frame of the refrigerator 10. The cabinet 110 also typically serves as the mounting carrier for other components of the refrigerator 10. It is also commonly used for mounting and securing to the vehicle body. Additionally, the cabinet 110 forms a storage cavity 101 and a retrieval opening 102 communicating with the storage cavity 101. The retrieval opening 102 is generally understood as an opening for users to retrieve or place items. Users store items in the storage cavity 101 through this retrieval opening 102. The retrieval opening 102 can be located on the side or top of the cabinet 110; in some scenarios, it can also be located on the bottom of the cabinet 110. The cabinet 110 can be integrally molded, with a foamed space constructed within it. Alternatively, the cabinet 110 can typically include an outer shell and an inner shell, with an insulation layer 204 formed between the outer and inner shells. This insulation layer 204 is used to fill with foamed material.

[0046] The door 200 typically refers to the component used to close and open the access opening 102, thereby closing and opening the storage cavity 101. The door 200 is usually made of materials with certain strength and thermal insulation properties, such as ABS plastic, metal, or composite materials with an insulation layer. Sealing elements: These are typically set as sealing rings or sealing strips, made of elastic materials such as rubber or silicone. When the door 200 closes the refrigeration or freezing space, the sealing element is in close contact with the inner wall of the refrigerator body 110, forming an effective seal to reduce cold loss and improve the refrigeration or freezing effect.

[0047] The locking component 400 is typically used to limit the rotation range of the door 200 so that the door 200 can be locked in the closed position. The locking component 400 may include components such as limit blocks, limit pins and elastic elements, or it may include components such as lock hooks 412 and elastic elements, or the locking component 400 may be a magnetic component, so as to reduce the risk of items falling out when the door 200 is accidentally opened due to bumps or excessive vibration during vehicle operation.

[0048] In the closed position, when the door 200 is in the closed position, the door 200 tightly fits or covers the access opening 102 of the refrigerator body 100, forming a closed environment. At this time, the cold air inside the refrigerator 10 will not easily leak, thereby maintaining the low temperature state inside the storage cavity 101. In the open position, when the door 200 is in the open position, the door 200 no longer tightly fits or covers the access opening 102. At this time, the access opening 102 is open, and the user can access the storage cavity 101 through the access opening 102.

[0049] To facilitate user access to the refrigerator 10 and reduce its installation space requirements, thereby improving its adaptability, the refrigerator 10 includes a flexible component 300. This flexible component 300 is located within the locking assembly 400. Pulling the flexible component 300 also activates the locking assembly 400, allowing it to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. Furthermore, when the door 200 is in the unlocked state, the flexible component 300 can also function as a handle. Continuously pulling the flexible component 300 can also pull the door 200, allowing it to switch from the closed position to the open position. Thus, when the refrigerator 10 is placed in a vehicle cabin, there is no need to specifically allocate space for a movable handle. Compared to using a movable handle on the door 200 to unlock and open the door, this embodiment requires less installation space, reducing the refrigerator 10's space requirements and improving its adaptability.

[0050] Flexible component 300 generally refers to components or materials that can undergo a certain degree of deformation (such as bending, twisting, folding or stretching) when subjected to external force, and can maintain their function after the external force is removed. For example, the material of the flexible component 300 is leather, cloth or rubber.

[0051] The door 200 is switchably positioned between an open position and a closed position at the retrieval opening 102. This means that the user can switch the door 200 between the open and closed positions automatically or manually (e.g., pulling the door handle or pushing the door 200) to open or close the retrieval opening 102. The switching mechanism between the open and closed positions can be rotational, movable, or a combination of both.

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment where the door 200 rotates between the closed and open positions, the door 200 typically has two opposing ends. The first end of the door 200 is rotatably connected to the housing 110, which can be a hinge or a rotating connection. The second end is detachably connected to the housing 110, typically through a connection that facilitates disassembly, such as a snap-fit ​​connection or a slider locking connection. In this case, the flexible component 300 is connected to the second end of the door 200, thus reducing the force required to open the door 200 and facilitating the user's switching of the door 200 from the closed to the open position.

[0053] For example, in embodiments where the door 200 is switched between the closed position and the open position by movement, it is usually combined with the implementation of a slider. The housing 110 is usually provided with a matching groove or rail, and the flexible member 300 is provided on the door 200. By pulling the flexible member 300, the door 200 can be moved in the groove or rail, thereby achieving the desired effect.

[0054] For example, in the embodiment where the door 200 is in a closed position and an open position, a combination of rotation and movement is used. For instance, the first end of the door 200 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 via a linkage assembly, and the second end is detachably connected to the housing 110. This connection is usually easy to disassemble, such as a snap-fit ​​connection or a slider locking connection. In this case, the door 200 is in a combination of rotation and movement between the closed position and the open position.

[0055] The technical solution of this utility model involves providing a flexible member 300 on the door 200. The flexible member 300 is located within the locking assembly 400. When the flexible member 300 is pulled, it can also drive the locking assembly 400 to move, allowing the locking assembly 400 to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state. Furthermore, when the door 200 is in the unlocked state, the flexible member 300 can also function as a handle. Continuously pulling the flexible member 300 can also pull the door 200, allowing it to switch from the closed position to the open position. Thus, when the refrigerator 10 is placed in a vehicle cabin, there is no need to specifically leave space for a movable handle. Therefore, compared to using a movable handle on the door 200 to unlock and open the door, the technical solution of this embodiment requires less installation space, reducing the space requirements of the refrigerator 10 and improving its adaptability.

[0056] In one exemplary embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the door 200 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body 100, and the locking component 400 is disposed at the second end. In the unlocked state, the flexible member 300 is also used to be pulled to drive the door 200 to rotate from the closed position to the open position with the first end as the fulcrum.

[0057] The door 200 can have many shapes and structures, including regular shapes such as square, round, and oval, as well as other irregular shapes. Taking a rectangular door 200 as an example, the door 200 has a first end and a second end, which usually refer to the two ends extending along the length of the door 200. The first end is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body 100, and this rotatable connection can be a hinge or a latch connection, etc. The second end is detachably connected to the refrigerator body 100 and the cabinet 110, and is usually a connection that is easy to disassemble, such as a snap-fit ​​connection, a slider locking connection, or a magnetic connection.

[0058] In this embodiment, the flexible member 300 is disposed at the second end and is used to drive the door body 200 to rotate from the sealed position to the open position with the first end as the fulcrum. In this way, the force required to open the door body 200 can be reduced, making it easier for the user to switch the door body 200 from the sealed position to the open position.

[0059] In one embodiment, please continue to participate. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The locking assembly 400 includes a rotating shaft 420 and a locking member 410 disposed on the rotating shaft 420. The rotating shaft 420 is rotatably connected to the door body 200. The refrigerator body 100 is provided with a latching groove 103 for the locking member 410 to engage. The flexible member 300 is disposed on the locking member 410. When the flexible member 300 is pulled, it causes the locking member 410 to rotate and disengage from the latching groove 103.

[0060] The flexible component 300 is disposed on the locking component 410. The connection between the flexible component 300 and the locking component 410 can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. When the locking component 410 and the flexible component 300 are fixedly connected, they can be bonded or integrally injection molded. When the locking component 410 and the flexible component 300 are detachably connected, they can be snap-fitted, threaded, or connected by some buckles or other limiting components. Examples will not be given here.

[0061] Compared to the magnetic connection method, the door 200 and the refrigerator body 100 are connected by a locking member 410, which has a better locking ability and will not easily come apart when encountering vehicle bumps or large vibrations. The flexible member 300 is provided on the locking member 410.

[0062] In one embodiment, the refrigerator body 100 includes a cabinet 110, a first latch plate 120 disposed on the cabinet 110, and a second latch plate 130 disposed on the first latch plate 120. The first latch plate 120 and the second latch plate 130 are arranged at an angle. The cabinet 110 is provided with the storage cavity 101 and the retrieval port 102. The latch groove 103 is formed between the second latch plate 130, the first latch plate 120, and the cabinet 110.

[0063] In this embodiment, by setting a first card plate 120 and a second card plate 130 inside the cabinet 110, with the first card plate 120 located in the cabinet 110 and the second card plate 130 located on the first card plate 120, and the first card plate 120 and the second card plate 130 arranged at an angle to each other, a buckle groove 103 is formed. This eliminates the need to set a groove in the cabinet 110, thus better preserving the integrity of the cabinet 110. Secondly, compared to directly recessing the buckle groove 103 on the surface of the cabinet 110, the buckle groove 103 occupies less space in this solution, which is beneficial for the miniaturization of the refrigerator 10.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the locking fastener 410 includes a buckle plate 411 and a locking hook 412 disposed on the buckle plate 411. In the locked state, the locking hook 412 is engaged in the buckle groove 103 and abuts against the second locking plate 130.

[0065] The locking hook 412 engages with the locking groove 103, meaning that locking is achieved through this locking mechanism. This ensures that the locked door 200 will not easily loosen or come off in the locked state.

[0066] Furthermore, the locking hook 412 engages with the locking groove 103, and the locking hook 412 abuts against the second locking plate 130. In other words, when the locking fastener 410 is in the locked state, a portion of the locking hook 412 will contact and abut against the surface of the second locking plate 130. This allows the locking hook 412 to effectively secure the door 200 in the closed position, reducing the risk of loosening or unlocking due to external forces or other factors.

[0067] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 The locking component 400 includes a reset member 430 disposed on the latch 410. When the locking component 400 is in a locked state with respect to the door 200, the position of the latch 410 relative to the door 200 is defined as the initial position. The reset member 430 is used to reset the latch 410 to the initial position.

[0068] The reset element 430 can be understood as a device capable of storing and releasing energy. The reset element 430 can be a component with a spring, tension spring, torsion spring, reset gear, or reset slide rail. In this embodiment, when the door 200 needs to be opened to access the storage cavity 101, the flexible element 300 drives the latch 410 to rotate, causing the latch hook 412 to disengage from the latch groove 103. In this embodiment, the reset element 430 is mainly used to provide pressure when the door 200 is in the closed position, so that the latch hook 412 can be relatively stably limited within the latch groove 103.

[0069] In one embodiment, the buckle plate 411 is provided with a connecting hole 411b and a mounting groove 411c, and the rotating shaft 420 passes through the connecting hole 411b; the reset member 430 is a torsion spring, the reset member 430 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 420, and the reset member 430 is located in the mounting groove 411c.

[0070] The torsion spring is sleeved on the pivot 420 and located within the mounting groove 411c of the snap plate 411, making the entire door 200 more compact in structure. This eliminates the need for additional components to install the reset piece 430, reducing the need for extra components and saving space, allowing the door 200 to more easily adapt to various installation environments. The pivot 420 passes through the connecting hole 411b of the snap plate 411, while the torsion spring is sleeved on the pivot 420 and located within the mounting groove 411c. This installation method is relatively simple, requiring no complex assembly steps or tools, reducing installation costs and time. Furthermore, as a spring that generates elastic force through torsional deformation, the torsion spring has a strong elastic recovery capability. When the door 200 rotates from the open position to the closed position, the torsion spring releases its stored energy, allowing the lock hook 412 to be accurately positioned within the snap groove 103, thereby achieving a stable reset function.

[0071] For example, with Figure 3 For example, the torsion spring maintains a counter-clockwise torque. The flexible element 300 passes through the second opening 202 into the mounting cavity 203, passes around the pivot 420, and is fixed to the locking hook 412. The fixing point is below the pivot 420. When the flexible element 300 is pulled, the latch plate 411 will move clockwise. At this time, the process of opening the door 200 is as follows: the user pulls the flexible element 300 upwards, and the flexible element 300 drives the locking hook 412 to rotate clockwise. Then the locking hook 412 disengages from the latch groove 103 on the box 110, and the door 200 switches from the closed position to the open position, and the retrieval latch is opened. When the user releases the flexible element 300, the locking hook 412 returns to its initial position relative to the latch plate 411 under the action of the torsion spring. When closing the door, the user presses down on the door cover, and under the action of the guide slope, the locking hook 412 will automatically spring open and then lock into the latch groove 103 on the box 110.

[0072] In one embodiment, the buckle plate 411 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the locking hook 412 is provided on the second side; the buckle plate 411 is provided with a mounting hole 411a that extends from the first side to the second side, and the connecting end 301 passes through the mounting hole 411a and is limited to the second side.

[0073] In this embodiment, the connecting end 301 is inserted through the mounting hole 411a and connected to the buckle plate 411. The connecting end 301 is limited to the second side. At this time, it is generally used in conjunction with the limiting block. This solution has a simple manufacturing process, low manufacturing cost, and simple installation steps.

[0074] In one embodiment, in order to improve the uniformity of force on the buckle plate 411, the mounting hole 411a is elongated and extends along the length of the rotating shaft 420, the flexible member 300 is strip-shaped and the width of the flexible member 300 extends along the length of the mounting hole 411a.

[0075] In this embodiment, the mounting hole 411a is elongated and extends along the length of the rotating shaft 420, giving the flexible member 300 more room to move within the mounting hole 411a, making the installation and removal of the flexible member 300 easier. The cooperation between the elongated mounting hole 411a and the strip-shaped flexible member 300 allows the buckle plate 411 to form a more stable structure when under force. The width of the flexible member 300 extends along the length of the mounting hole 411a, increasing the contact area between the buckle plate 411 and the flexible member 300, thereby improving the overall stability and durability, as well as the uniformity of the force on the buckle plate 411.

[0076] In one exemplary embodiment, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 The door body 200 is provided with a mounting cavity 203 for mounting the latch 410, a first opening 201 and a second opening 202 communicating with the mounting cavity 203; the first opening 201 is disposed towards the refrigerator body 100, and the latch 410 is fastened to the refrigerator body 100 at the first opening 201; the second opening 202 is disposed on the side of the door body 200 away from the refrigerator body 100, and the flexible member 300 has a connecting end 301 and a gripping end 302, the connecting end 301 is connected to the latch 410, and the gripping end 302 extends out of the mounting cavity 203 and is disposed in the second opening 202.

[0077] In this embodiment, the latch 410 is installed in the mounting cavity 203 of the door 200, with the first opening 201 facing the refrigerator body 100, making the latching operation visually neater and giving the user a better sensory experience. At the same time, the latch 410 is not directly exposed, reducing the risk of accidental damage to the latch 410.

[0078] In an exemplary embodiment, the door 200 includes a bottom shell 210 and a cover 220 disposed on the bottom shell 210. The cover 220 is located on the side of the bottom shell 210 away from the refrigerator body 100. An insulation layer 204, the mounting cavity 203, and the first opening 201 are formed between the bottom shell 210 and the cover 220. The second opening 202 is disposed on the cover 220. Two mounting portions 211 are provided on the end face of the bottom shell 210, and the locking fastener 410 is installed between the two mounting portions 211.

[0079] Generally, the insulation layer 204 is used to fill the foam material to achieve the function of heat preservation. In this embodiment, two mounting parts 211 are provided on the end face of the bottom shell 210 for mounting the rotating shaft 420, so that the rotating shaft 420 can be firmly fixed on the bottom shell 210. At the same time, the locking fastener 410 is located between the two mounting parts 211, so that the connection between the buckle plate 411 and the bottom shell 210 has good stability and reliability. The setting of the mounting cavity 203, the first opening 201 and the second opening 202 makes it easier to install, debug and maintain the components in the door body 200.

[0080] Furthermore, the second opening 202 is located on the side of the cover 220 facing away from the bottom shell 210. In this way, the opening of the refrigerator 10 will not occupy additional space between the refrigerator body 100 and the wall or other furniture, thereby allowing the refrigerator 10 to be placed closer to the wall or other obstacles, thus reducing the total installation space required for the refrigerator 10.

[0081] This utility model also proposes a vehicle, which includes a vehicle body and a refrigerator 10. The refrigerator 10 is disposed on the vehicle body. The specific structure of the refrigerator 10 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this vehicle 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.

[0082] The vehicle can be a motorhome, luxury bus, or other self-driving tour vehicle, etc. The vehicle typically includes a vehicle body, which generally comprises a body, engine, transmission system, braking system, steering system, running system, fuel system, cooling system, electrical instrumentation system, and safety protection devices. The body is the main part of the vehicle, consisting of a roof, floor, side walls, and doors, etc. Its main function is to provide a passenger compartment. In some embodiments, the compartment may include a passenger compartment and a storage compartment. In this case, the refrigerator 10 can be installed in the passenger compartment or in the storage compartment; the refrigerator 10 can be connected and fixed to the vehicle body, or it can be placed directly in the passenger compartment or the storage compartment.

[0083] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The refrigerator body has a storage cavity and an access port communicating with the storage cavity; The door is switchably positioned at the retrieval opening, in both a closed and open position. A locking component is disposed on the door body. The locking component has a locked state and an unlocked state for the door body. In the locked state, the locking component locks the door body in the closed position. In the unlocked state, the door can switch between the closed position and the open position; as well as A flexible component is provided on the locking assembly, which is used to be pulled to drive the locking assembly to move, so that the locking assembly switches from the locked state to the unlocked state.

2. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The door has a first end and a second end, the first end is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body, and the locking component is located at the second end; in the unlocked state, the flexible member is also used to be pulled to drive the door to rotate from the closed position to the open position with the first end as the fulcrum.

3. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a pivot and a latch provided on the pivot, the pivot being rotatably connected to the door body; The refrigerator body is provided with a fastening groove for the fastening member to engage. The flexible member is located on the fastening member. When the flexible member is pulled, it causes the fastening member to rotate and disengage from the fastening groove.

4. The refrigerator as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The refrigerator body includes a cabinet, a first card plate disposed on the cabinet, and a second card plate disposed on the first card plate. The first card plate and the second card plate are arranged at an angle. The cabinet has the storage cavity and the retrieval port. The buckle groove is formed between the second card plate, the first card plate, and the cabinet.

5. The refrigerator as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The locking fastener includes a buckle plate and a locking hook disposed on the buckle plate. In the locked state, the locking hook is engaged in the buckle groove and abuts against the second locking plate.

6. The refrigerator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a reset member disposed on the latch, and the position of the latch relative to the door body when the locking assembly is in a locked state is defined as the initial position; the reset member is used to reset the latch to the initial position.

7. The refrigerator as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The buckle plate is provided with a connecting hole and a mounting groove, and the rotating shaft passes through the connecting hole; the reset member is a torsion spring, the reset member is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the reset member is located in the mounting groove.

8. The refrigerator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The buckle plate has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the locking hook is provided on the second side; The buckle plate has a mounting hole that extends from the first side to the second side, and the connecting end passes through the mounting hole and is confined to the second side.

9. The refrigerator as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting hole is elongated and extends along the length of the rotating shaft. The flexible component is strip-shaped and its width extends along the length of the mounting hole.

10. The refrigerator as described in any one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that, The door body is provided with a mounting cavity for installing the locking fastener, a first opening and a second opening communicating with the mounting cavity; the first opening is oriented towards the refrigerator body, and the locking fastener is fastened to the refrigerator body at the first opening; The second opening is located on the side of the door away from the refrigerator body. The flexible member has a connecting end and a gripping end. The connecting end is connected to the locking member, and the gripping end extends out of the mounting cavity from the second opening.

11. The refrigerator as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The door includes a bottom shell and a cover body disposed on the bottom shell. The cover body is located on the side of the bottom shell away from the main body of the refrigerator. An insulation layer, the mounting cavity and the first opening are formed between the bottom shell and the cover body. The second opening is disposed on the side of the cover body opposite to the bottom shell. The end face of the bottom shell is provided with two mounting parts, and the locking fastener is installed between the two mounting parts.

12. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible component is made of leather or fabric.

13. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body; as well as The refrigerator as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the refrigerator is disposed on the vehicle body.

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