Refrigerator door and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator door and a refrigerator. The box door comprises a kettle assembly. The inner side of the box door is provided with a containing cavity used for installing the kettle assembly and a pipeline connector arranged in the containing cavity. The containing cavity is provided with a mounting position for mounting the kettle assembly and a transition position. The kettle assembly is provided with a water outlet nozzle; at the installation position, the kettle assembly is installed in place, the water outlet nozzle extends into the pipeline connector, and a radial gap is formed between the water outlet nozzle and the pipeline connector. At the transition position, at least part of the structure of the kettle assembly is located in the containing cavity. The containing cavity comprises two limiting structures oppositely arranged in any direction, and the kettle assembly comprises kettle outer walls adjacent to the limiting structures. The sum of the distances between the two limiting structures and the outer walls of the adjacent kettles is smaller than the radial gap. Thus, when the kettle assembly reaches the transition position, it can be guaranteed that the water outlet nozzle of the kettle assembly is pre-aligned with the pipeline connector, it is guaranteed that the water outlet nozzle is smoothly communicated with an external pipeline in the follow-up installation position, and the water supply effect is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a cabinet door and a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] The inner side of the cabinet door of the existing refrigerator is usually provided with a kettle assembly, which can meet the water supply requirements of the ice maker in the refrigerator, water taking outside the door and large amount of water taking.

[0003] After the existing kettle assembly is installed in place, the water outlet nozzle of the kettle assembly is prone to not communicate smoothly with the external pipeline arranged on the inner side of the cabinet door, thereby affecting the water supply effect. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The present application provides a cabinet door and a refrigerator, which can ensure that the water outlet nozzle of the kettle assembly communicates smoothly with the external pipeline after the kettle assembly is installed in place, thereby improving the water supply effect.

[0005] Specifically, the present application is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present application provides a cabinet door, comprising:

[0007] a kettle assembly;

[0008] The inner side of the cabinet door is provided with a containing chamber for installing the kettle assembly and a pipeline interface arranged on the containing chamber; the containing chamber has an installation position for installing the kettle assembly and a transition position;

[0009] The kettle assembly is provided with a water outlet nozzle; in the installation position, the kettle assembly is installed in place, the water outlet nozzle extends into the pipeline interface, and a radial gap is formed between the water outlet nozzle and the pipeline interface;

[0010] In the transition position, at least part of the structure of the kettle assembly is located in the containing chamber; the containing chamber comprises two limiting structures oppositely arranged in any direction, and the kettle assembly comprises a kettle outer wall arranged adjacent to each limiting structure; wherein the sum of the distances between the two limiting structures and the respective adjacent kettle outer wall is less than the radial gap.

[0011] Optionally, the sum of the distances between all limiting structures oppositely arranged in each direction of the containing chamber and the respective adjacent kettle outer wall is less than the radial gap.

[0012] Optionally, the containing chamber comprises two chamber side walls oppositely arranged in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the cabinet door; and the limiting structure comprises a limiting rib arranged on the chamber side wall.

[0013] Optionally, the two chamber side walls are oppositely arranged along the thickness direction of the cabinet door; wherein a middle region of one chamber side wall facing the inner side of the cabinet door is open.

[0014] Optionally, the accommodating chamber comprises a chamber top wall and a chamber bottom wall oppositely arranged along the length direction of the cabinet door.

[0015] In the transition position, the kettle bottom wall of the kettle assembly is in abutment with the chamber bottom wall; and the chamber top wall is arranged as the limiting structure.

[0016] Optionally, the accommodating chamber further has a guide-in position for mounting the kettle assembly; and the transition position is located between the guide-in position and the mounting position.

[0017] The accommodating chamber is further provided with a guide for guiding the kettle assembly; and in the guide-in position, the kettle assembly cooperates with the guide.

[0018] Optionally, the accommodating chamber is provided with an opening; and the guide comprises a guide surface gradually extending outwardly around the opening.

[0019] Optionally, the cabinet door further comprises a water route device, the water route device comprising a water pump and a water valve; two ends of the water pump are respectively in communication with the water outlet nozzle and the water valve.

[0020] The water pump and the water valve are both arranged adjacent to the kettle assembly along the width direction of the cabinet door; and the water valve is arranged below the water pump along the length direction of the cabinet door.

[0021] Optionally, the cabinet door comprises a cabinet door body and a kettle hanger; the accommodating chamber, the water pump and the water valve are all arranged on the kettle hanger; and the kettle hanger is connected with the cabinet door body.

[0022] The application further provides a refrigerator comprising the cabinet door as described in any of the above.

[0023] The technical scheme provided by the application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The application provides a cabinet door and a refrigerator; after the kettle assembly reaches the mounting position, the kettle assembly can be mounted in place relative to the accommodating chamber of the cabinet door; at this time, the water outlet nozzle of the kettle assembly extends into the pipeline interface, and a radial gap is formed between the water outlet nozzle and the pipeline interface. Therefore, in the transition position, the sum of the distances between the two limiting structures of the accommodating chamber oppositely arranged in any direction and the respective adjacent outer wall of the kettle assembly is less than the radial gap. In this way, when the kettle assembly reaches the transition position, the water outlet nozzle of the kettle assembly and the pipeline interface can be pre-aligned, ensuring smooth connection with the external pipeline in the subsequent mounting position, and improving the water supply effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a kettle assembly in an installed position.

[0026] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a kettle assembly in an installed position.

[0027] Figure 3 is a side view of a kettle assembly in an installed position or a transition position.

[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 3 is a structural sectional view of the kettle assembly in the installed position along the direction of B-B.

[0029] Figure 5 is Figure 3 is a structural sectional view of the kettle assembly in the transition position along the direction of B-B.

[0030] Figure 6 is Figure 5 is an enlarged view of B.

[0031] Figure 7 is Figure 3 is a structural sectional view of the kettle assembly in the transition position along the direction of A-A.

[0032] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of a receiving cavity.

[0033] Figure 9 is a structural sectional view of a receiving cavity.

[0034] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a water pump, a water valve, and a kettle assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or, “modes of implementation”) of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.

[0036] If the application embodiments involve directional indications or positional relationships (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the application embodiments are only used for convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the application provides a cabinet door 2 comprising a kettle assembly 1. The inner side of the cabinet door 2 is provided with a containing chamber 21 for mounting the kettle assembly 1 and a pipeline interface 211 arranged at the containing chamber 21. The pipeline interface 211 is used to mount an external pipeline. The containing chamber 21 has a mounting position for mounting the kettle assembly 1 and a transition position. Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the kettle assembly 1 is provided with a water outlet nozzle 1130. In the mounting position, the kettle assembly 1 is mounted in place, and the water outlet nozzle 1130 extends into the pipeline interface 211, and a radial gap (r) 212 is formed between the water outlet nozzle 1130 and the pipeline interface 211.

[0038] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , in the transition position, at least part of the structure of the kettle assembly 1 is located in the containing chamber 21. The containing chamber 21 comprises two limiting structures 213 arranged opposite in any direction, and the kettle assembly 1 comprises a kettle outer wall 115 arranged adjacent to each limiting structure 213. The sum of the distance between the two limiting structures 213 and the respective adjacent kettle outer wall 115 is less than the radial gap 212.

[0039] During assembly, the kettle assembly 1 needs to pass through the transition position to reach the mounting position. After the kettle assembly 1 reaches the mounting position, it can be mounted in place relative to the containing chamber 21 of the cabinet door 2. At this time, the water outlet nozzle 1130 of the kettle assembly 1 can extend into the pipeline interface 211, and a radial gap (r) 212 will be formed between the water outlet nozzle 1130 and the pipeline interface 211. The radial gap (r) 212 is used for the external pipeline to communicate with the water outlet nozzle 1130 of the kettle assembly 1.

[0040] The present application is to make the distance between the two limiting structures 213 of the accommodating chamber 21 and the adjacent outer wall 115 of the kettle assembly 1 in any direction less than the radial gap (r) 212 at the transition position. Thus, when the kettle assembly 1 reaches the transition position, the pre-alignment of the water outlet nozzle 1130 of the kettle assembly 1 and the pipeline interface 211 can be ensured, that is, the water outlet nozzle 1130 is oriented towards the pipeline interface 211, and when the kettle assembly 1 further moves from the transition position to the installation position, the movement deviation of the kettle assembly 1 can be minimized, the water outlet nozzle 1130 can be smoothly connected with the external pipeline, and the water supply effect can be improved.

[0041] The radial gap (r) 212 refers to the distance between the outer circumferential wall 1352 of the water outlet nozzle 1130 and the inner circumferential wall 1352 of the pipeline interface 211 in the radial direction, or the distance between the outer circumferential wall 1352 of the water outlet nozzle 1130 and the outer circumferential wall 1352 of the pipeline interface 211 in the radial direction.

[0042] It should be noted that the box door 2 can generally include a box door body 22, and the above-mentioned accommodating chamber 21 for accommodating the kettle assembly 1 can be directly formed on the inner side of the box door body 22. Of course, in other examples, the box door 2 can also include a kettle hanger 23 mounted on the inner side of the box door body 22, and the above-mentioned accommodating chamber 21 for accommodating the kettle assembly 1 can be directly formed in the kettle hanger 23.

[0043] In one embodiment, the sum of the distances between all the limiting structures 213 of the accommodating chamber 21 and the adjacent outer wall 115 of the kettle assembly 1 in any direction is less than the radial gap (r) 212. Thus, after the pre-alignment of the kettle assembly 1 is achieved when the kettle assembly 1 reaches the transition position, even if a movement deviation occurs during the subsequent movement from the transition position to the installation position, since the sum of the distances allowing the deviation in any direction of the accommodating chamber 21 is less than the radial gap (r) 212, the water outlet nozzle 1130 of the kettle assembly 1 cannot deviate greatly relative to the pipeline interface 211, and thus the smooth connection of the kettle assembly 1 with the external pipeline can be further ensured after the kettle assembly 1 is installed in place.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the accommodating chamber 21 includes two chamber side walls 214 arranged opposite to each other in the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the box door 2. The limiting structure 213 includes a limiting rib 2131 arranged on the chamber side wall 214. Thus, the kettle assembly 1 can cooperate with the limiting rib 2131 to improve the limiting accuracy in the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the box door 2.

[0045] Exemplarily, as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the accommodating chamber 21 can include two chamber side walls 214 oppositely arranged along the thickness direction of the cabinet door 2, i.e. the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the kettle assembly 1 can be installed in the accommodating chamber 21 along the width direction of the cabinet door 2, i.e. the direction perpendicular to the paper, and in the transition position, gap-fits with the limiting ribs 2131 arranged on the chamber side walls 214. For example, the specific value of the radial gap (r) 212 can be 2.1 mm, the distance d2 between the kettle outer wall 115 of the kettle assembly 1 and the limiting rib 2131 of one side chamber side wall 214 is 0.4 mm, and the distance d2 between the kettle outer wall 115 of the kettle assembly 1 and the limiting rib 2131 of the other side chamber side wall 214 is also 0.4 mm. Thus, in the thickness direction of the cabinet door 2, the sum of the distances between the two limiting structures 213 and the respective adjacent kettle outer wall 115, i.e. 0.8 mm, is less than the radial gap (r) 212, i.e. 2.1 mm.

[0046] In other embodiments, the accommodating chamber 21 can include two chamber side walls 214 oppositely arranged along the width direction of the cabinet door 2, i.e. the direction perpendicular to the paper (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the kettle assembly 1 can be installed in the accommodating chamber 21 along the left-right direction, from left to right, and in the transition position, gap-fits with the limiting ribs 2131 arranged on the chamber side walls 214.

[0047] In one embodiment, the two chamber side walls 214 are oppositely arranged along the thickness direction of the cabinet door 2; and a middle region of one chamber side wall 214 facing the inside of the cabinet door 2 is open. Thus, after opening the cabinet door 2, it is convenient to observe the water level inside the kettle assembly 1.

[0048] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the accommodating chamber 21 includes a chamber top wall 215 and a chamber bottom wall 216 oppositely arranged along the length direction of the cabinet door 2. In the transition position, the kettle bottom wall 116 of the kettle assembly 1 abuts against the chamber bottom wall 216. The chamber top wall 215 is arranged as the limiting structure 213. Thus, only the gap between the chamber top wall 215 and the top of the kettle assembly 1 needs to be ensured to be less than the radial gap (r) 212, so as to realize the limiting along the length direction of the cabinet door 2. For example, as shown in Figure 6 the specific value of the radial gap (r) 212 can be 2.1 mm, the gap d1 between the chamber top wall 215 and the top of the kettle assembly 1 is 0.9 mm, which is less than 2.1 mm. In addition, as shown in Figure 7As shown, the sum of the distance d2 between the two limiting structures 213 and the adjacent outer wall 115 of the kettle is 0.8mm, 0.8mm+0.9mm=1.7mm, which is also less than the radial gap (r) 212, i.e. 2.1mm. Of course, the range of the gap is not limited to this.

[0049] In one embodiment, the accommodation chamber 21 also has a guide-in position for installing the kettle assembly 1. The transition position is between the guide-in position and the installation position. In other words, the guide-in position corresponds to the position when the partial structure of the kettle assembly 1 just enters the accommodation chamber 21. Please refer to Figure 8 , the accommodation chamber 21 is also provided with a guide 217 for guiding the kettle assembly 1 to enter; in the guide-in position, the kettle assembly 1 cooperates with the guide 217. Thus, it is easier to guide the kettle assembly 1 to enter the accommodation chamber 21. In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the accommodation chamber 21 is provided with an opening 218; the guide 217 includes a guide surface 2171 gradually extending outwardly around the opening 218. When the kettle assembly 1 enters the accommodation chamber 21 through the opening 218, it can cooperate with the guide surface 2171 to be gradually guided into the accommodation chamber 21.

[0050] Exemplarily, as shown in Figure 8 , the chamber side wall 214 near the opening 218 is provided with a guide surface 2171 gradually extending outwardly. In other examples, as shown in Figure 9 , the chamber bottom wall 216 near the opening 218 is also provided with a guide surface 2171 gradually extending outwardly.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 10 , in one embodiment, the cabinet door 2 also includes a waterway device 24, which includes a water pump 241 and a water valve 242. The two ends of the water pump 241 are respectively communicated with the water outlet nozzle 1130 and the water valve 242. The water pump 241 and the water valve 242 are arranged adjacent to the kettle assembly 1 along the width direction of the cabinet door 2, and the water valve 242 is arranged below the water pump 241 along the length direction of the cabinet door 2. In other words, by arranging the water pump 241 and the kettle 11 left and right, and arranging the water pump 241 and the water valve 242 up and down, the space inside the cabinet door 2 can be reasonably utilized, and the assembly of the waterway device 24 is more compact, saving space.

[0052] Exemplarily, one end of the water pump 241 is communicated with the water outlet nozzle 1130 of the kettle assembly 1 through an external connecting pipeline including but not limited to a quick-connection hose, for sucking water in the kettle assembly 1. Then the water valve 242 including but not limited to a one-in-two-out water valve is used to selectively supply water to the ice maker or the water outlet. The water supply pipe connected to the water outlet can be led out from the foaming layer on the inner side of the box door 2, and the water supply pipe connected to the ice maker can be led out from the hinge shaft and then led out from the top of the storage compartment box body and backward.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 2 In one embodiment, the box door 2 includes a box door body 22 and a kettle hanging rack 23. The accommodation chamber 21, the water pump 241 and the water valve are all arranged on the kettle hanging rack 23, and the kettle hanging rack 23 is connected to the box door body 22. In this way, the components can be conveniently integrated and installed on the kettle hanging rack 23, and then the kettle hanging rack 23 is installed on the box door body 22, thereby improving the installation efficiency.

[0054] The application also provides a refrigerator including the box door as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0055] The refrigerator provided by the application can meet the water supply requirements of the ice maker, the water outlet and the large amount of water outlet in the refrigerator by installing the kettle assembly 1 on the inner side of the box door 2. The water route device 24 arranged on the inner side of the box door 2 includes the water pump 241, the water valve 242 and the water pipe and other components.

[0056] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of the application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the application should be included in the scope of protection of the application.

Claims

1. A box door, characterized in that The box door comprises: a kettle assembly; an accommodation cavity for mounting the kettle assembly is arranged on the inner side of the box door, and a pipeline interface is arranged in the accommodation cavity; the accommodation cavity has a mounting position for mounting the kettle assembly and a transition position; the kettle assembly is provided with a water outlet nozzle; in the mounting position, the kettle assembly is mounted in place, the water outlet nozzle extends into the pipeline interface, and a radial gap is formed between the water outlet nozzle and the pipeline interface; in the transition position, at least part of the structure of the kettle assembly is located in the accommodation cavity; the accommodation cavity comprises two limiting structures arranged opposite in any direction, and the kettle assembly comprises a kettle outer wall arranged adjacent to each limiting structure; wherein the sum of the distances between the two limiting structures and the respective adjacent kettle outer wall is less than the radial gap.

2. The cabinet door of claim 1, wherein, The sum of the distances between all limiting structures of the accommodation cavity arranged opposite in any direction and the respective adjacent kettle outer wall is less than the radial gap.

3. A cabinet door according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that The accommodation cavity comprises two cavity side walls arranged opposite in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the box door; the limiting structure comprises a limiting rib arranged on the cavity side wall.

4. The cabinet door of claim 3, wherein, The two cavity side walls are arranged opposite in a thickness direction of the box door; wherein a middle region of one cavity side wall facing the inner side of the box door is open.

5. The cabinet door according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The accommodation cavity comprises a cavity top wall and a cavity bottom wall arranged opposite in the length direction of the box door; in the transition position, the kettle bottom wall of the kettle assembly abuts against the cavity bottom wall; the cavity top wall is arranged as the limiting structure.

6. The cabinet door according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The accommodation cavity also has a lead-in position for mounting the kettle assembly; the transition position is located between the lead-in position and the mounting position; the accommodation cavity is also provided with a guide for leading in the kettle assembly; in the lead-in position, the kettle assembly cooperates with the guide.

7. The cabinet door of claim 6, wherein, The accommodation cavity is provided with an opening; the guide comprises a guide surface gradually extending outwardly and obliquely around the opening.

8. The cabinet door of claim 1, wherein, The box door further comprises a water circuit device, the water circuit device comprising a water pump and a water valve; two ends of the water pump are respectively in communication with the water outlet nozzle and the water valve; the water pump and the water valve are arranged adjacent to the kettle assembly in a width direction of the box door, and the water valve is arranged below the water pump in a length direction of the box door.

9. The cabinet door of claim 8, wherein, The box door comprises a box door body and a kettle hanger; the accommodation cavity, the water pump and the water valve are arranged on the kettle hanger, and the kettle hanger is connected with the box door body.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The box door comprises the box door according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The box door comprises the box door according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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