Refrigerator
By designing a rotating shelf in the refrigerator, the problem of taller foods being difficult to fit is solved, resulting in more storage space, a better user experience, and improved aesthetics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422687269.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-04
AI Technical Summary
The presence of multiple shelves in the refrigerator's storage compartment makes it difficult to fit taller foods, resulting in a poor user experience.
The design incorporates a rotatable first partition that extends along the width of the cabinet around a first axis, allowing the partition to rotate to be positioned opposite or offset from the surface where the target item is placed, providing more storage space and avoiding interference.
It improves the refrigerator's storage capacity and user experience, is compatible with foods with high shelf life, is ergonomic, and enhances its aesthetic appeal.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] As people's living standards improve, refrigerators are becoming an indispensable household appliance for preserving food.
[0003] In related technologies, in order to enable refrigerators to store more food, the storage compartment of a refrigerator is usually equipped with multiple shelves at intervals along the vertical direction. In this way, by placing different foods on each shelf, the amount of food that the refrigerator can store can be increased to a certain extent.
[0004] However, installing multiple shelves in the refrigerator's storage compartment can reduce the refrigerator's ability to store taller foods, especially taller beverages, which may interfere with the shelves and be difficult to put into the refrigerator, resulting in a poorer user experience. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application discloses a refrigerator that solves the problem that tall beverages and other items can interfere with the partitions and are difficult to put into the refrigerator.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a refrigerator, comprising:
[0007] The box has a storage compartment and a doorway communicating with the storage compartment. The storage compartment has a surface for placing the target item.
[0008] A door body, movably disposed within the housing, for opening or closing the doorway; and,
[0009] A partition assembly, disposed within the storage compartment, includes:
[0010] A first partition is rotatably disposed about a first axis, such that the surface of the first partition rotates to be vertically spaced opposite to the surface on which the target item is placed, or...
[0011] So that the surface of the first partition is rotated so that there is no projection on the target item placement surface along the vertical direction;
[0012] The first axis extends along the width direction of the box body.
[0013] Since the first partition is rotatably arranged around the first axis, by rotating the first partition around the first axis, the surface of the first partition can be rotated to be spaced apart from the target item placement surface along the vertical axis.
[0014] When the surface of the first partition is rotated to be vertically aligned with the surface where the target item is placed, it is clear that in addition to placing items to be preserved on the surface where the target item is placed, items to be preserved can also be placed on the first partition.
[0015] This setup allows for more items to be kept fresh in the storage room, and also allows different types of items to be kept fresh to be placed separately on the target item shelf and the first partition, achieving the purpose of categorizing and storing items to be kept fresh.
[0016] By rotating the surface of the first partition so that it has no projection on the target item placement surface in the vertical direction, the first partition can be rotated to be offset from directly above the target item placement surface, thereby creating a larger space directly above the target item placement surface.
[0017] Given that there is ample space directly above the target item shelf, when taller items to be preserved are placed on the target item shelf, these taller items will not interfere with the first shelf, making it very convenient to put taller items into the storage compartment. This allows the refrigerator to accommodate taller items, improving the user experience.
[0018] In this way, compared to refrigerators in related technologies that make it difficult to put tall beverages inside, the refrigerator provided in this application embodiment can obviously put tall beverages inside, thus improving the user experience.
[0019] In addition, by extending the first axis along the width of the cabinet, when people push the first partition to rotate through the doorway, it is more ergonomic and easier for people to exert force. On the other hand, it is also more aesthetically pleasing and can enhance the appearance of the refrigerator.
[0020] Optionally, this application discloses a refrigerator, comprising:
[0021] The box has a storage compartment and a doorway communicating with the storage compartment. The storage compartment has a surface for placing the target item.
[0022] A door body, movably disposed within the housing, for opening or closing the doorway; and,
[0023] A partition assembly, disposed within the storage compartment, includes:
[0024] A first partition is rotatably disposed about a first axis, such that the surface of the first partition is rotated to be directly above the target item placement surface and spaced apart from the target item placement surface, or that the surface of the first partition is rotated to be offset from directly above the target item placement surface.
[0025] The first axis extends along the width direction of the box body.
[0026] By rotating the first partition so that it is directly above and opposite the target item placement surface, items to be preserved can be placed on both the target item placement surface and the first partition.
[0027] This setup allows for more items to be kept fresh in the storage room, and also allows different types of items to be kept fresh to be placed separately on the target item shelf and the first partition, achieving the purpose of categorizing and storing items to be kept fresh.
[0028] By rotating the surface of the first partition to a position directly above the surface of the target item (as shown in the diagram), a larger space can be created directly above the surface of the target item.
[0029] Given that there is ample space directly above the target item shelf, when taller items to be preserved are placed on the target item shelf, these taller items will not interfere with the first shelf, making it very convenient to put taller items into the refrigerator. This allows the refrigerator to accommodate taller items, improving the user experience.
[0030] In addition, by extending the first axis along the width of the cabinet, when people push the first partition to rotate through the doorway, it is more ergonomic and easier for people to exert force. On the other hand, it is also more aesthetically pleasing and can enhance the appearance of the refrigerator.
[0031] Optionally, this application discloses a refrigerator, comprising:
[0032] The box has a storage compartment and a doorway communicating with the storage compartment.
[0033] A door body, movably disposed within the housing, for opening or closing the doorway; and,
[0034] A partition assembly, disposed within the storage compartment, includes:
[0035] A first partition, rotatably disposed about a first axis, is used to divide the storage room into multiple sub-spaces arranged side by side in a vertical direction;
[0036] The first axis extends along the width direction of the box body.
[0037] Optionally, the partition assembly further includes:
[0038] The second partition is horizontally arranged, and the first partition is rotatably arranged on the second partition about the first axis.
[0039] By setting a second shelf horizontally, items to be preserved can also be placed on the second shelf, thus allowing the refrigerator to store more items to be preserved.
[0040] Optionally, the first partition is rotatably disposed at one end of the second partition about the first axis, so that the first partition can be rotated to be parallel to the second partition along the horizontal plane or vertical relative to the second partition.
[0041] By rotatably positioning the first partition at one end of the second partition about a first axis, the first partition can rotate to be parallel to the second partition along a horizontal plane during the rotation of the first partition about the first axis.
[0042] When the first partition is rotated to be parallel to the second partition on the horizontal plane, the first and second partitions can together form a larger partition. This larger partition can be used to place items with a larger bottom area, thereby making the refrigerator more compatible with the size of the items to be preserved.
[0043] Optionally, the first partition is rotatably disposed on the end of the second partition near the doorway about the first axis.
[0044] By rotatably positioning the first partition around the first axis at the end of the second partition closest to the doorway, the first partition can be closer to the doorway than the second partition. This makes it easier and less strenuous for people to push the first partition around the first axis through the doorway.
[0045] Optionally, when the first partition is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition, the first partition and the second partition separate a storage cavity in the storage room.
[0046] Since the first and second partitions divide the storage room into a storage cavity, the storage cavity is a relatively independent space. This storage cavity can be used to place some items that need to be kept fresh in an independent space, making the space division in the storage room clearer and more defined.
[0047] Optionally, the partition assembly further includes:
[0048] The third partition is spaced apart from the second partition along the vertical direction. When the first partition is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition, the first partition, the third partition, the two inner walls of the box along the width direction of the box, and the inner wall of the box opposite to the door opening enclose the storage cavity.
[0049] This design allows the opening and closing of the storage cavity to be determined by the first partition, without being affected by the movement of the door. In other words, regardless of whether the door is open or closed, as long as the first partition remains vertical relative to the second partition, the storage cavity can always remain closed, thus making the storage cavity more independent and stable.
[0050] Optionally, the inner wall of the housing is provided with a cold air outlet that communicates with the storage cavity.
[0051] By setting a cold air outlet on the inner wall of the cabinet that connects to the storage cavity, cold air can directly enter the storage cavity through the cold air outlet. This avoids the situation where the temperature is locally high due to poor air circulation after the storage cavity becomes a relatively independent space, thus making the storage cavity more effective in preserving and locking in freshness.
[0052] Optionally, the cold air outlet is located on the inner wall of the housing opposite the doorway.
[0053] By placing the cold air outlet on the inner wall of the cabinet opposite the door opening, the cold air outlet can be placed further away from the door opening, thereby reducing the possibility of cold air in the storage chamber spreading out of the storage room through the door opening. This can prevent cold air from overflowing to a certain extent and achieve the purpose of energy saving.
[0054] Optionally, a first buckle is provided on the first partition, and a second buckle is provided on at least one of the two inner walls of the box along the width direction of the box. When the first partition is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition, the first buckle and the second buckle are detachably engaged with each other.
[0055] Because the first partition is provided with a first latch, and at least one of the two inner walls of the box along the width direction of the box is provided with a second latch, when the first partition is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition, the first latch and the second latch can be detachably engaged with each other. In this way, the engagement of the first latch and the second latch ensures that the first partition can remain upright relative to the second partition.
[0056] Optionally, the edge of the first partition is provided with a binding edge, and / or, the end of the first partition away from the first axis is provided with a handle.
[0057] By adding an edging to the edge of the first partition, it serves several purposes. First, the edging protects the edge of the first partition, making it less prone to chipping and more durable. Second, it prevents the edge from cutting the user. Third, the edging also enhances the appearance of the first partition to some extent.
[0058] By setting a handle at the end of the first partition away from the first axis, it is easier for users to push the first partition at the handle, and it is also easier to do so, thereby improving the user experience of the refrigerator to a certain extent.
[0059] Optionally, at least one of the two inner walls of the box body along the width direction of the box body is provided with a stop member. When the plate surface of the first partition is rotated to be spaced apart from the target item placement surface along the vertical direction, the first partition is located above the stop member and abuts against the stop member.
[0060] By setting a stop, the stop can support the first partition, ensuring that when the surface of the first partition rotates to be vertically aligned with the surface where the target item is placed, the first partition can maintain this state. This avoids the situation where the first partition continues to rotate abnormally under the action of gravity when the surface of the first partition rotates to be vertically aligned with the surface where the target item is placed.
[0061] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:
[0062] In this application, since the first partition is rotatably arranged around the first axis, by rotating the first partition around the first axis, the surface of the first partition can be rotated to be spaced apart from the target item placement surface along the vertical axis, or the surface of the first partition can be rotated to have no projection on the target item placement surface along the vertical direction.
[0063] When the first partition is rotated to a vertically aligned position with the target item shelf, items to be preserved can be placed on both the target item shelf and the first partition. This arrangement allows for the storage compartment to hold more items to be preserved, and also enables the separate placement of different types of items on both the target item shelf and the first partition, achieving the goal of categorizing and storing items for preservation.
[0064] By rotating the first partition so that its vertical projection onto the target item shelf disappears, the first partition can be rotated to a position offset from directly above the target item shelf, thus creating more space directly above it. With this increased space, taller items placed on the target item shelf will not interfere with the first partition, allowing them to be easily placed inside the refrigerator. This improves the refrigerator's compatibility with taller items and enhances the user experience.
[0065] In addition, by extending the first axis along the width of the cabinet, when people push the first partition to rotate through the doorway, it is more ergonomic and easier for people to exert force. On the other hand, it is also more aesthetically pleasing and can enhance the appearance of the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description
[0066] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the 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.
[0067] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in one embodiment of this application;
[0068] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram of a refrigerator without the door;
[0069] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A front view of the refrigerator in the picture;
[0070] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the refrigerator at position AA;
[0071] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shelf of the refrigerator in type 2 when the surface of the shelf is rotated so that there is no projection of the target item on the vertical surface.
[0072] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A front view of the refrigerator in the picture;
[0073] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the refrigerator at position BB;
[0074] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at position C in the middle;
[0075] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at position D in the middle;
[0076] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the partition assembly 3.
[0077] Explanation of main figure symbols
[0078] 1-Box body; 10-Storage compartment; 101-Refrigerator compartment; 102-Freezer compartment; 103-Sub-space; 11-Door opening; 12-Target item storage surface; 13-Cold air outlet; 14-Second buckle; 141-Buckling block; 142-Buckling hole; 15-Stop component;
[0079] 2-Door body; 20-First axis;
[0080] 3-Partition assembly; 30-Storage cavity; 31-First partition; 311-First buckle; 312-Edge binding; 313-Handle; 32-Second partition; 33-Third partition;
[0081] 100 - Refrigerator. Detailed Implementation
[0082] 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 scope of protection of this application.
[0083] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.
[0084] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0085] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0086] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0087] As people's living standards improve, refrigerators are becoming an indispensable household appliance for preserving food.
[0088] In related technologies, in order to enable refrigerators to store more food, the storage compartment of a refrigerator is usually equipped with multiple shelves at intervals along the vertical direction. In this way, by placing different foods on each shelf, the amount of food that the refrigerator can store can be increased to a certain extent.
[0089] However, installing multiple shelves in the refrigerator's storage compartment reduces its ability to store taller foods, especially taller beverages, which may interfere with the shelves and be difficult to place inside, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, this application provides a new refrigerator 100 to improve the user experience.
[0090] The technical solution of this application will be described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0091] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator 100 provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The structural diagram of refrigerator 100 omitting door 2 is shown in the image. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigerator 100 includes: a cabinet 1, which has a storage compartment 10.
[0092] Since the box 1 has a storage compartment 10, items to be preserved (such as food or face masks) can be placed in the storage compartment 10, thereby achieving the purpose of preserving the items to be preserved.
[0093] Among them, see Figure 2The aforementioned storage compartment 10 may include a refrigerator compartment 101 and a freezer compartment 102 in the conventional sense. For example, in some embodiments, please refer to [the documentation / reference needed]. Figure 2 The upper part of the storage compartment 10 can be configured as a refrigerator compartment 101, and the lower part of the storage compartment 10 can be configured as a freezer compartment 102. This configuration allows the refrigerator 100 to have both refrigeration and freezing functions, making it more versatile.
[0094] Of course, in other embodiments, the upper half of the storage compartment 10 may be configured as a freezer compartment and the lower half of the storage compartment 10 as a refrigerator compartment, or the left half of the storage compartment 10 may be configured as a freezer compartment and the right half of the storage compartment 10 as a refrigerator compartment, etc. The configuration can be arbitrarily set according to the actual situation, and this embodiment does not limit it.
[0095] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The container 1 has a doorway 11 that connects to the storage compartment 10. By providing the doorway 11 on the container 1 to connect to the storage compartment 10, items to be kept fresh can be placed inside the storage compartment 10 through the doorway 11, which is very convenient.
[0096] Typically, the side of the housing 1 with the door opening 11 can be considered the front side of the housing 1, and the direction opposite to the door opening 11 is the depth direction of the housing 1. Figure 2 The direction along the Y-axis (in the middle) and the direction that is the same as the vertical direction is the height direction of box 1 (in the middle Y-axis direction). Figure 2 The width direction of box 1 is defined by the direction perpendicular to both the depth and height directions (Z-axis direction). Figure 2 (in the X-axis direction).
[0097] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 Storage room 10 contains a surface 12 for placing the target item.
[0098] By setting the target item placement surface 12, the target item placement surface 12 can provide a placement surface for items to be preserved (such as food or face masks), so that the items to be preserved can be placed more stably in the storage room 10.
[0099] It is understandable that, considering that the main function of the target item placement surface 12 is to place items to be preserved, in order to make the items to be preserved more stable on the target item placement surface 12, the target item placement surface 12 can be roughly horizontal, so as to better ensure that the items to be preserved can be placed more stably on it.
[0100] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigerator 100 also includes a door 2, which is movably disposed on the cabinet 1 to open or close the door opening 11.
[0101] Since the door 2 is movably mounted on the cabinet 1, the door opening 11 can be flexibly opened or closed by allowing the door 2 to move relative to the cabinet 1. In this way, when it is necessary to place items to be preserved onto the target item shelf 12 inside the storage compartment 10 through the door opening 11, the door opening 11 can be opened through the door 2 to place the items onto the target item shelf 12. After the items to be preserved are placed on the target item shelf 12, the door opening 11 can be closed through the door 2, thus creating a closed environment in the storage compartment 10, which facilitates the preservation of the items.
[0102] The number of the aforementioned door bodies 2 can be as follows: Figure 1 As shown, when the number of doors 2 is one, the refrigerator 100 can be called a single-door refrigerator 100.
[0103] Of course, the number of door bodies 2 can also be other possible numbers, such as two or three, etc. This embodiment does not limit this.
[0104] When there are two or three doors 2, the refrigerator 100 can be called a double-door refrigerator 100 or a triple-door refrigerator 100, respectively.
[0105] It should be noted that there are multiple ways to realize the door 2 being movably set in the box 1. In one possible implementation, the door 2 can be rotatably set in the box 1 by means of hinges or the like, so as to realize the purpose of opening or closing the door opening 11.
[0106] In another possible implementation, the door 2 can also be slidably mounted on the box 1 via a groove or other means to achieve the purpose of opening or closing the doorway 11.
[0107] It is sufficient that the door 2 is movably disposed on the box 1 and can achieve the purpose of opening or closing the door opening 11. This embodiment does not limit the specific way in which the door 2 is movably disposed on the box 1.
[0108] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The front view of refrigerator 100 in the picture. Figure 4 yes Figure 3The refrigerator 100 is shown in a cross-sectional view at position AA. The refrigerator 100 also includes a partition assembly 3, which is disposed within the storage compartment 10. The partition assembly 3 includes a first partition 31, which is rotatably disposed about a first axis 20, such that the surface of the first partition 31 rotates to be perpendicular to the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction. Figure 4 The intervals are relative (in the Z-axis direction).
[0109] Since the first partition 31 is rotatably arranged around the first axis 20, by rotating the first partition 31 around the first axis 20, the surface of the first partition 31 can be rotated to be perpendicular to the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction. Figure 4 The purpose of the relative spacing in the Z-axis direction.
[0110] When the surface of the first partition 31 is rotated to be vertically spaced opposite to the target item placement surface 12, it is clear that in addition to placing items to be preserved on the target item placement surface 12, items to be preserved can also be placed on the first partition 31.
[0111] This arrangement allows for the storage room 10 to hold more items to be preserved, and also allows different types of items to be preserved to be placed on the target item shelf 12 and the first partition 31 respectively, achieving the purpose of categorizing and storing items to be preserved.
[0112] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first partition 31 of refrigerator 100 in type 2, when the surface of the first partition 31 is rotated to the point where there is no projection on the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction. Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The front view of refrigerator 100 in the picture. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of refrigerator 100 at position BB, showing a first partition 31 rotatably mounted about a first axis 20, so that the surface of the first partition 31 can rotate to a position along the vertical direction ( Figure 7 The Z-axis direction has no projection on the object placement surface 12.
[0113] By rotating the surface of the first partition 31 so that it has no projection on the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction, the first partition 31 can be rotated to be offset from directly above the target item placement surface 12, thereby creating a larger space directly above the target item placement surface 12.
[0114] Given that there is ample space directly above the target item shelf 12, when taller items to be preserved are placed on the target item shelf 12, these taller items will not interfere with the first partition 31, making it very convenient to put taller items into the storage compartment 10. This allows the refrigerator 100 to accommodate taller items, improving the user experience.
[0115] In this way, compared to refrigerators 100 in related technologies that make it difficult to put tall beverages inside, the refrigerator 100 provided in this application embodiment can obviously put tall beverages inside, thus improving the user experience.
[0116] The first partition 31 is rotatably disposed about the first axis 20, so that the surface of the first partition 31 can rotate to a position along the vertical direction. Figure 7 There are multiple possible ways to realize that there is no projection on the target item placement surface 12 in the Z-axis direction. In one possible way, the first partition 31 rotates around the first axis 20 to the side of the first axis 20 away from the doorway 11.
[0117] In another possible implementation, the first partition 31 is rotated about the first axis 20 until it stands upright relative to the target item placement surface 12.
[0118] Simply rotate the surface of the first partition 31 to the vertical direction ( Figure 7 As long as there is no projection of the Z-axis direction onto the object placement surface 12, this embodiment does not limit the specific implementation method.
[0119] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The first axis 20 is along the width direction of the box body 1. Figure 2 Extending along the X-axis.
[0120] By extending the first axis 20 along the width of the cabinet 1, when a person pushes the first partition 31 to rotate through the doorway 11, it is more ergonomic and easier for the person to exert force. On the other hand, it is also more aesthetically pleasing and can enhance the appearance of the refrigerator 100.
[0121] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The refrigerator 100 includes a cabinet 1, a door 2, and a partition assembly 3. The cabinet 1 has a storage compartment 10 with a door opening 11 communicating with it. A surface 12 for placing target items is formed within the storage compartment 10. The door 2 is movably mounted on the cabinet 1 to open or close the door opening 11. The partition assembly 3 is disposed within the storage compartment 10 and includes a first partition 31. The first partition 31 is rotatably mounted around a first axis 20, allowing its surface to rotate to be vertically spaced opposite to the surface 12 for placing target items. Alternatively, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is to rotate the surface of the first partition 31 so that it has no projection on the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction. The first axis 20 extends along the width direction of the box body 1.
[0122] In this embodiment, since the first partition 31 is rotatably arranged around the first axis 20, by rotating the first partition 31 around the first axis 20, the surface of the first partition 31 can be rotated to be perpendicular to the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction. Figure 4 The intervals in the Z-axis direction are opposite, or the surface of the first partition 31 can be rotated so that there is no projection on the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction.
[0123] When the surface of the first partition 31 is rotated to be vertically aligned with the target item placement surface 12, items to be preserved can be placed on both the target item placement surface 12 and the first partition 31. This arrangement allows for the storage compartment 10 to hold more items to be preserved, and also enables the separate placement of different types of items on the target item placement surface 12 and the first partition 31, achieving the purpose of categorizing and storing items for preservation.
[0124] By rotating the surface of the first partition 31 so that it has no projection on the target item placement surface 12 in the vertical direction, the first partition 31 can be rotated to be offset from directly above the target item placement surface 12, thereby creating a larger space directly above the target item placement surface 12.
[0125] Given that there is ample space directly above the target item shelf 12, when taller items to be preserved are placed on the target item shelf 12, these taller items will not interfere with the first partition 31, making it very convenient to put taller items into the refrigerator 100. This allows the refrigerator 100 to accommodate taller items, improving the user experience.
[0126] In addition, by making the first axis 20 extend along the width direction of the cabinet 1, when a person pushes the first partition 31 to rotate through the doorway 11, it is more ergonomic and easier for the person to exert force. On the other hand, it is also more aesthetically pleasing and can enhance the appearance of the refrigerator 100.
[0127] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and 7 The first partition 31 is rotatably arranged about the first axis 20 so that the surface of the first partition 31 rotates to be directly above the target item placement surface 12. Figure 4 The position of the first partition 31 is opposite to the target item placement surface 12, or the surface of the first partition 31 is rotated to a position directly above the target item placement surface 12. Figure 7 (The location of the first partition 31).
[0128] By rotating the first partition 31 so that it is directly above the target item placement surface 12 and spaced apart from the target item placement surface 12, items to be preserved can be placed on the first partition 31 in addition to the target item placement surface 12.
[0129] This arrangement allows for the storage room 10 to hold more items to be preserved, and also allows different types of items to be preserved to be placed on the target item shelf 12 and the first partition 31 respectively, achieving the purpose of categorizing and storing items to be preserved.
[0130] By rotating the surface of the first partition 31 to a position directly above the target item placement surface 12 ( Figure 7 The position of the first partition 31 allows for a large space directly above the surface 12 where the target item is placed.
[0131] Given that there is ample space directly above the target item shelf 12, when taller items to be preserved are placed on the target item shelf 12, these taller items will not interfere with the first partition 31, making it very convenient to put taller items into the refrigerator 100. This allows the refrigerator 100 to accommodate taller items, improving the user experience.
[0132] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 7 The partition assembly 3 includes a first partition 31, which is rotatably disposed about a first axis 20 for dividing the storage compartment 10 into vertically oriented sections. Figure 4 Multiple subspaces 103 arranged side by side (in the Z-axis direction). Among them, the first axis 20 extends along the width direction of the box 1.
[0133] By rotatably arranging the first partition 31 about the first axis 20, when the first partition 31 moves from a horizontal state ( Figure 4 (in the middle state) rotate to deviate from the horizontal state ( Figure 7 In the middle state, compared to the first partition 31 being in a horizontal state, the first partition 31 can free up some space with a greater height. This space makes it possible to place some tall items to be preserved in the storage compartment 10. In other words, it makes the refrigerator 100 compatible with tall items to be preserved, thus improving the user experience.
[0134] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 The partition assembly 3 also includes a second partition 32, which is horizontally arranged, and a first partition 31 is rotatably arranged on the second partition 32 about a first axis 20.
[0135] By setting a second partition 32 and making the second partition 32 horizontal, items to be preserved can also be placed on the second partition 32, thereby allowing the refrigerator 100 to store more items to be preserved.
[0136] It should be noted that the above-mentioned horizontal setting of the second partition 32 can be interpreted in a broad sense. Specifically, the second partition 32 being roughly horizontal can also be understood as the second partition 32 being horizontally set. This embodiment does not limit this.
[0137] By rotatably mounting the first partition 31 on the second partition 32 around the first axis 20, the second partition 32 can serve as a base for rotatably mounting the first partition 31 on it. In this process, the second partition 32 is similar to a base. On the one hand, it provides structural support for the first partition 31 to be rotatably mounted on the storage chamber 10 around the first axis 20. On the other hand, it can also ensure to a certain extent that the first partition 31 can be mounted relatively firmly in the storage chamber 10.
[0138] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 7 The first partition 31 is rotatably disposed at one end of the second partition 32 about the first axis 20, so that the first partition 31 rotates to be parallel to the second partition 32 along the horizontal plane. Figure 4 The position of the first partition 31) or the vertical position relative to the second partition 32 ( Figure 7 (The location of the first partition 31).
[0139] By rotatably positioning the first partition 31 around the first axis 20 at one end of the second partition 32, the first partition 31 can rotate to be parallel to the second partition 32 along the horizontal plane during the rotation of the first partition 31 around the first axis 20.
[0140] When the first partition 31 is rotated to be parallel to the second partition 32 on the horizontal plane, the first partition 31 and the second partition 32 can together form a larger partition. This larger partition can be used to place items with a larger bottom area to be preserved, thereby making the refrigerator 100 more compatible with the size of the items to be preserved.
[0141] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 The first partition 31 is rotatably disposed about the first axis 20 at one end of the second partition 32 near the doorway 11. Figure 7 (Right end of the second partition 32).
[0142] By rotatably positioning the first partition 31 around the first axis 20 at the end of the second partition 32 closest to the doorway 11, the first partition 31 can be closer to the doorway 11 than the second partition 32. This makes it easier and less strenuous for people to push the first partition 31 around the first axis 20 through the doorway 11.
[0143] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 When the first partition 31 rotates to stand upright relative to the second partition 32, the first partition 31 and the second partition 32 separate the storage cavity 30 in the storage chamber 10.
[0144] Since the first partition 31 and the second partition 32 separate the storage cavity 30 in the storage room 10, the storage cavity 30 is a relatively independent space. The storage cavity 30 can be used to place some items that need to be kept fresh in an independent space, making the space division in the storage room 10 clearer and more specific.
[0145] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The partition assembly 3 further includes: a third partition 33, the third partition 33 being arranged in the vertical direction ( Figure 7 The first partition 31 is positioned relative to the second partition 32 in the Z-axis direction and is spaced apart from the second partition 32. When the first partition 31 rotates to stand upright relative to the second partition 32, Figure 7 The location of the first partition 31), the first partition 31, the third partition 33, and the two inner walls of the box 1 along the width direction of the box 1 ( Figure 6 The two inner walls opposite each other along the X-axis), and the inner wall of box 1 opposite to door opening 11. Figure 7 The storage cavity 30 is formed by enclosing the inner wall along the Y-axis direction.
[0146] This configuration allows the opening and closing of the storage cavity 30 to be determined by the first partition 31, without being affected by the movement of the door 2. In other words, regardless of whether the door 2 opens or closes the doorway 11, as long as the first partition 31 remains upright relative to the second partition 32, the storage cavity 30 can always remain closed, thus making the storage cavity 30 more independent and more stable.
[0147] To improve the preservation function of the storage chamber 30, in some embodiments, see [reference needed]. Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 8 yes Figure 2 A close-up view of the C position shows that the inner wall of the box 1 is provided with a cold air outlet 13 that communicates with the storage cavity 30.
[0148] By setting a cold air outlet 13 on the inner wall of the box 1 that communicates with the storage cavity 30, cold air can directly enter the storage cavity 30 through the cold air outlet 13. This can avoid the situation where the temperature is locally high due to poor air flow after the storage cavity 30 forms a relatively independent space, thus making the storage cavity 30 more effective in preserving and locking in freshness.
[0149] The number of the aforementioned cold air outlets 13 can be one, or it can be as follows: Figure 8 The array shown may be configured in multiple ways, but this embodiment does not limit the number of arrays.
[0150] There are several ways in which the cold air enters the storage cavity 30 through the cold air outlet 13. In one possible implementation, the air can be cooled by an evaporator, and then the cooled cold air can be blown into the storage cavity 30 through the cold air outlet 13 by a fan.
[0151] In order to make the temperature inside the storage cavity 30 more precisely controlled, in some embodiments, a temperature detection element may be provided inside the storage cavity 30.
[0152] By installing a temperature detection element inside the storage cavity 30, when the temperature detection element detects that the temperature inside the storage cavity 30 is too high, the fan can increase the amount of cooled air blown into the storage cavity 30 through the cold air outlet 13, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling the storage cavity 30.
[0153] When the temperature sensing element detects that the temperature inside the storage cavity 30 is too low, the fan can reduce the amount of cooled air blown into the storage cavity 30 through the cold air outlet 13, thereby achieving the purpose of raising the temperature of the storage cavity 30.
[0154] The temperature detection element can be a temperature probe or any other element capable of detecting the temperature inside the storage cavity 30. This embodiment does not limit the temperature detection element.
[0155] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 8 , Figure 8 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at position C, showing that the cold air outlet 13 is located on the inner wall of the housing 1 opposite to the door opening 11. Figure 2 (Inner wall in the Y-axis direction).
[0156] By placing the cold air outlet 13 on the inner wall of the housing 1 opposite to the door opening 11, the cold air outlet 13 can be placed further away from the door opening 11, thereby reducing the possibility of cold air in the storage cavity 30 spreading out of the storage room 10 through the door opening 11. This can prevent the overflow of cold air to a certain extent and achieve the purpose of energy saving.
[0157] Of course, in other embodiments, the cold air outlet 13 can also be located on other inner walls of the housing 1, for example, it can also be located along the width direction of the housing 1. Figure 2 On either of the two opposing inner walls in the X-axis direction (in the middle X-axis direction), this embodiment does not limit this.
[0158] In order to ensure that the first partition 31 remains upright relative to the second partition 32 after being rotated to an upright position relative to the second partition 32, in some embodiments, see [reference needed]. Figure 7 and Figure 9 , Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view at position D shows that a first buckle 311 is provided on the first partition 31, and a second buckle 14 is provided on at least one of the two inner walls of the box 1 along the width direction of the box 1. When the first partition 31 is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition 32, the first buckle 311 and the second buckle 14 are detachably fastened to each other.
[0159] Since the first partition 31 is provided with a first latch 311, and at least one of the two inner walls of the box body 1 along the width direction of the box body 1 is provided with a second latch 14, when the first partition 31 is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition 32, the first latch 311 and the second latch 14 can be detachably engaged with each other. In this way, the engagement of the first latch 311 and the second latch 14 can ensure that the first partition 31 can remain upright relative to the second partition 32.
[0160] When it is necessary to arrange the first partition 31 and the second partition 32 side by side along the horizontal plane, the first partition 31 can be oriented in a direction away from the second buckle 14. Figure 7 Rotate clockwise to disengage the first latch 311 from the second latch 14, thereby enabling the first partition 31 and the second partition 32 to be arranged side by side along the horizontal plane.
[0161] There are multiple ways to implement the first latch 311 and the second latch 14. In one possible implementation, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 At least one of the two inner walls of the box body 1 along the width direction of the box body 1 is provided with a buckle block 141. The buckle block 141 may be provided with a buckle hole 142 with an elastic opening. The buckle hole 142 forms the second buckle 14 mentioned above. The first buckle 311 is a spherical structure that matches the shape of the buckle hole 142.
[0162] When it is necessary to fasten the first buckle 311 and the second buckle 14 together, the first buckle 311 can be squeezed into the buckle hole 142 through the opening on the buckle hole 142, thereby achieving the purpose of fastening the first buckle 311 and the second buckle 14 together.
[0163] Of course, the first buckle 311 and the second buckle 14 can also be implemented in other possible ways, as long as the first buckle 311 and the second buckle 14 can be detachably fastened to each other. This embodiment does not limit the structure of the first buckle 311 and the second buckle 14.
[0164] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 10 , Figure 10 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the partition assembly 3 shows that the edge of the first partition 31 is provided with a edging 312.
[0165] By providing an edging 312 along the edge of the first partition 31, the edging 312 serves two purposes: firstly, it protects the edge of the first partition 31, making it less prone to chipping and more durable; secondly, it prevents the edge of the first partition 31 from cutting the user; and thirdly, the edging 312 also enhances the appearance of the first partition 31 to some extent.
[0166] The material of the first partition 31 can be plastic or glass, etc., and this embodiment does not limit the material. The material of the edging 312 can be plastic, metal or rubber, etc., and this embodiment does not limit the material of the edging 312.
[0167] Furthermore, in some embodiments, see Figure 10 The second partition 32 can also be provided with an edge band 312. When the second partition 32 is provided with an edge band 312, it can bring similar beneficial effects as the first partition 31 is provided with an edge band 312. For details, please refer to the description of the first partition 31 being provided with an edge band 312 in the above embodiment. This embodiment will not repeat the description here.
[0168] In some embodiments, see Figure 10 A handle 313 is provided at the end of the first partition 31 that is away from the first axis 20.
[0169] By providing a handle 313 at the end of the first partition 31 away from the first axis 20, it is convenient for the user to push the first partition 31 at the handle 313, and it is also easier to do so, thereby improving the user experience of the refrigerator 100 to a certain extent.
[0170] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 At least one of the two inner walls of the box body 1 along the width direction of the box body 1 is provided with a stop member 15. When the plate surface of the first partition 31 is rotated to be vertically spaced opposite to the target item placement surface 12, the first partition 31 is located above the stop member 15 and abuts against the stop member 15.
[0171] By setting the stop member 15, the stop member 15 can support the first partition 31, ensuring that when the surface of the first partition 31 rotates to be vertically spaced opposite to the target item placement surface 12, the first partition 31 can maintain this state, thereby avoiding the situation where the first partition 31 still rotates abnormally under the action of gravity when the surface of the first partition 31 rotates to be vertically spaced opposite to the target item placement surface 12.
[0172] The stop member 15 can be a stop rib or a stop block, as long as it can support the first partition 31. This embodiment does not limit the stop member 15.
[0173] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The box has a storage compartment and a doorway communicating with the storage compartment. The storage compartment has a surface for placing the target item. A door body, which is movably disposed within the housing to open or close the doorway; as well as, A partition assembly, disposed within the storage compartment, includes: A first partition is rotatably disposed about a first axis, such that the surface of the first partition is rotated to be vertically spaced opposite to the target item placement surface, or such that the surface of the first partition is rotated to have no projection on the target item placement surface along the vertical direction. The first axis extends along the width direction of the box body.
2. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The box has a storage compartment and a doorway communicating with the storage compartment. The storage compartment has a surface for placing the target item. A door body, which is movably disposed within the housing to open or close the doorway; as well as, A partition assembly, disposed within the storage compartment, includes: A first partition is rotatably disposed about a first axis, such that the surface of the first partition is rotated to be directly above the target item placement surface and spaced apart from the target item placement surface, or that the surface of the first partition is rotated to be offset from directly above the target item placement surface. The first axis extends along the width direction of the box body.
3. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The box has a storage compartment and a doorway communicating with the storage compartment. A door body, which is movably disposed within the housing to open or close the doorway; as well as, A partition assembly, disposed within the storage compartment, includes: A first partition, rotatably disposed about a first axis, is used to divide the storage room into multiple sub-spaces arranged side by side in a vertical direction; The first axis extends along the width direction of the box body.
4. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The partition assembly also includes: The second partition is horizontally arranged, and the first partition is rotatably arranged on the second partition about the first axis.
5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first partition is rotatably disposed at one end of the second partition about the first axis, so that the first partition can be rotated to be parallel to the second partition along the horizontal plane or vertical relative to the second partition.
6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first partition is rotatably disposed on the end of the second partition near the doorway about the first axis.
7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the first partition is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition, the first partition and the second partition separate a storage cavity in the storage room.
8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The partition assembly also includes: The third partition is spaced apart from the second partition along the vertical direction. When the first partition is rotated to stand upright relative to the second partition, the first partition, the third partition, the two inner walls of the box along the width direction of the box, and the inner wall of the box opposite to the door opening enclose the storage cavity.
9. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box is provided with a cold air outlet that communicates with the storage cavity.
10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cold air outlet is located on the inner wall of the housing opposite the doorway.
11. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first partition is provided with a first buckle, and at least one of the two inner walls of the box body along the width direction of the box body is provided with a second buckle. When the first partition is rotated to be upright relative to the second partition, the first buckle and the second buckle are detachably engaged with each other.
12. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The edge of the first partition is provided with a binding edge, and / or, the end of the first partition away from the first axis is provided with a handle.
13. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, At least one of the two inner walls of the box body along the width direction of the box body is provided with a stop member. When the plate surface of the first partition is rotated to be opposite to the target item placement surface along the vertical direction, the first partition is located above the stop member and abuts against the stop member.