Refrigerating bin with rotating shaft and wine cooler

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electric appliances, and particularly relates to a cold storage bin with a rotating shaft and a wine cooler, which comprise a cold storage bin shell, a cold storage cavity and an opening communicated with the cold storage cavity are arranged on the cold storage bin shell, and the rotating shaft arranged along the length direction of the cold storage cavity is arranged in the cold storage cavity; the tail end of the rotating shaft is a first assembling end, a first mounting position allowing the first assembling end to be embedded is formed in the refrigeration cavity, the first assembling end is rotatably mounted in the first mounting position, and a first damping part is further arranged between the first assembling end and the first mounting position. By optimizing the assembly structure of the rotating shaft connecting end and the refrigeration cavity mounting position, noise generated when the rotating shaft works is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of electrical appliances, and in particular relates to a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft and a wine chiller. Background Technology

[0002] A wine cooler is an appliance that cools beverages such as wine and soft drinks through its internal refrigeration chamber. Compared to a refrigerator, it generally cools only a single bottle of beverage, achieving a rapid cooling effect. Some modern wine coolers incorporate a drive shaft structure within the refrigeration chamber to further enhance cooling efficiency. This shaft rotates the bottle within the chamber, accelerating the cooling process. However, currently, the shaft is directly mounted inside the refrigeration chamber. Since the shaft is made of rigid material, its contact with the mounting surface during rotation generates noise and increases wear, leading to a shorter lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft, which greatly reduces the noise generated when the rotating shaft is working by optimizing the assembly structure of the rotating shaft connection end and the refrigerated cavity installation position.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides a cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft, including a cold storage compartment shell, a cold storage cavity and an opening communicating with the cold storage cavity on the cold storage cavity shell, a rotating shaft arranged along the length direction of the cold storage cavity inside the cold storage cavity, and a driving component for driving the rotating shaft to rotate outside the cold storage cavity;

[0005] The end of the rotating shaft is the first assembly end. The refrigeration cavity has a first mounting position for the first assembly end to be embedded. The first assembly end can be rotatably installed in the first mounting position. A first shock absorber is also provided between the first assembly end and the first mounting position.

[0006] The first end of the rotating shaft is a second assembly end for connecting with the driving component. A second mounting position is provided in the refrigeration cavity for the second assembly end to pass through. A second shock absorber is provided between the second assembly end and the second mounting position.

[0007] As described above, in the refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft, a transmission connector is further provided between the drive component and the rotating shaft. The transmission connector includes a drive part connector, a transmission part connector, and a flexible connector. The drive part connector is used to connect with the output shaft of the drive component, and the transmission part connector is used to connect with the rotating shaft.

[0008] The flexible connector is configured to fill between the drive connector and the transmission connector, so that the transmission connector can rotate with the drive connector.

[0009] The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft, as described above, also has a flexible sleeve fitted on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft.

[0010] As described above, in a cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft, the first shock absorber is fitted onto the first assembly end.

[0011] As described above, in the cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft, a rotating component is also provided between the first assembly end and the first shock absorber, so that the rotating shaft can rotate relative to the first shock absorber through the rotating component.

[0012] As described above, in a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft, the first shock absorber includes a sleeve portion and a limiting outer edge. The sleeve portion is embedded in the first mounting position, and the limiting outer edge is located outside the first mounting position.

[0013] The shock absorber has mounting holes extending from the outer edge of the limiting part to the sleeve part.

[0014] As described above, in a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft, the first end of the rotating shaft is a second assembly end for connection with a drive component, and a second mounting position is provided inside the refrigerated cavity for the second assembly end to pass through. A second shock absorber is provided between the second assembly end and the second mounting position.

[0015] As described above, in a cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft, a second rotating member is provided between the second shock absorber and the second assembly end, so that the rotating shaft can rotate relative to the second shock absorber through the second rotating member.

[0016] As described above, in the cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft, a first limiting ring groove is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft near the first assembly end. A retaining ring is provided on the first limiting ring groove and is engaged in the limiting groove. A limiting ring is also provided between the retaining ring and the first shock absorber.

[0017] This utility model also provides a wine chiller, including a body, on which the above-mentioned refrigeration chamber with a rotating shaft is provided.

[0018] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This utility model provides a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft. By adding shock-absorbing components at the first and second connecting ends of the rotating shaft to cover the mounting position of the rotating shaft and the refrigerated compartment, the first connecting end of the rotating shaft is assembled with the first mounting position through the first shock-absorbing component, and the second connecting end is assembled with the second mounting position through the second shock-absorbing component. This is equivalent to isolating the mounting position of the rotating shaft from the rigid material of the refrigerated compartment. In this way, when the rotating shaft is working and rotating, the collision between its first and second connecting ends and the inner wall of the refrigerated compartment caused by relative rotation is reduced, thereby effectively reducing the generation of noise.

[0020] 2. This utility model also adds a transmission connector between the drive component and the rotating shaft. The transmission connector is formed by connecting the drive component connector and the transmission component connector on both sides with a flexible connector. This allows the drive component to drive the rotating shaft to rotate through the transmission connector and achieve a soft connection. In addition to the transmission capability, the flexible connector reduces the rigid contact between intermediate transmission components, thereby reducing the noise caused by transmission collision and reducing wear when the rotating shaft is working.

[0021] 3. This utility model also adds a flexible sleeve to the outside of the rotating shaft, which can separate the rotating shaft from the bottle body, prevent the rotating shaft from directly contacting the bottle body and thus preventing collisions that occur during rotation, effectively reducing noise caused by transmission collisions. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerated compartment of the wine icer with an axial waterproof structure according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the first assembly end of the rotating shaft;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A sectional view;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part A;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part B;

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part C;

[0031] Figure 9 An exploded view of the drive unit and support frame assembly;

[0032] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the shaft drive structure;

[0033] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the transmission connection component. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of the utility model provides a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft, including a refrigerated cavity shell 10. The refrigerated cavity shell 10 is provided with a refrigerated cavity 101 and an opening 102 communicating with the refrigerated cavity 101. In normal use, a beverage bottle is placed into the refrigerated cavity 101 through the opening 102. After sealing the opening, the beverage can be cooled down in the refrigerated cavity. In order to improve the cooling effect, the refrigerated cavity 101 is provided with a rotating shaft 7 arranged along the length of the refrigerated cavity 101. The rotating shaft is driven by a driving component 95 arranged outside the refrigerated cavity 101. In this way, after the beverage bottle is placed in, the bottle body contacts the rotating shaft 7. Under the rotation of the rotating shaft 7, the bottle body will also rotate, so that the beverage is more evenly contacted with the cold air in the refrigerated cavity 101, thereby improving the cooling efficiency.

[0036] In this design, the end of the rotating shaft 7 is a first mounting end 71. A first mounting position is provided within the refrigeration chamber 101 for the first mounting end 71 to be inserted. The first mounting end 71 is rotatably mounted within the first mounting position, and a first shock absorber 81 is provided between the first mounting end 71 and the first mounting position. By adding a shock absorber to the first connecting end of the rotating shaft to enclose the mounting position of the rotating shaft and the refrigeration chamber, the first connecting end of the rotating shaft is assembled with the first mounting position through the first shock absorber. This effectively isolates the mounting position of the rotating shaft from the rigid material of the refrigeration chamber. Thus, when the rotating shaft rotates, the collision between its first connecting end and the inner wall of the refrigeration chamber caused by relative rotation is reduced, thereby effectively reducing noise generation.

[0037] In addition, the first damping component 81 fills the gap between the first connecting end 71 and the first mounting position to support the rotating shaft 7 and reduce the vibration generated when the rotating shaft 7 rotates. Of course, to achieve the damping effect, the first damping component 81 in this solution is a component made of a soft material, such as silicone.

[0038] Furthermore, in this design, the first shock absorber 81 is sleeved on the first assembly end 71. It can be assembled with the first assembly end 71 first, and then installed into the first mounting position together with the first assembly end 71, making the assembly simpler.

[0039] Generally, to make the rotation of the shaft smoother, a rotating component is added between the shaft and the first mounting position. In this design, a rotating component 70 is also provided between the first mounting end 71 and the first damping component 81, allowing the shaft 7 to rotate relative to the first damping component 81 via the rotating component 70. That is, this design can be seen as the first mounting end 71 being assembled with the rotating component 70 connected within the first damping component 81, thus avoiding direct contact with the first damping component 81, resulting in smoother rotation. Preferably, the rotating component 70 in this design can be a bearing.

[0040] In this embodiment of the present invention, the specific structure of the first shock absorber 81 is as follows: the first shock absorber 81 includes a sleeve portion 811 and a limiting outer edge 812. The sleeve portion 811 is embedded in the first mounting position, and the limiting outer edge 812 is located outside the first mounting position. The shock absorber 81 also has a mounting hole 801 extending from the limiting outer edge 812 into the sleeve portion 811. This structure facilitates rapid installation and positioning. After the first shock absorber 81 is sleeved onto the first assembly end 71, it is directly inserted into the first mounting position, and its limiting outer edge 812 abuts against the outer wall of the first mounting position, thus achieving proper assembly. Similarly, to achieve the aforementioned shock absorption effect, the sleeve portion 811 and the limiting outer edge 812 are integrally molded from silicone material.

[0041] In addition, in this embodiment of the invention, to make the connection more stable and less prone to loosening, a first limiting ring groove 78 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 7 near the first assembly end 71. A retaining ring 781 is provided on the first limiting ring groove 78 and is engaged within the first limiting groove 78. Furthermore, a limiting ring 782 is provided between the retaining ring 781 and the first shock absorber 81. That is, the retaining ring 781 limits the limiting ring 782 and presses it against the end of the first shock absorber 81.

[0042] Similarly, to ensure smoother rotation of the shaft, the first end of the shaft 7 is a second assembly end 72 for connection with the drive component. A second mounting position is provided within the refrigeration cavity 101 for the second assembly end 72 to pass through. A second shock absorber 82 is provided between the second assembly end 72 and the second mounting position. The second connection end is assembled with the second mounting position via the second shock absorber, effectively isolating the shaft assembly position from the rigid material of the refrigeration cavity. This reduces the collision between the second connection end and the inner wall of the refrigeration cavity due to relative rotation during shaft operation, thereby effectively reducing noise generation.

[0043] Furthermore, a second rotating member 700 is provided between the second damping member 82 and the second mounting end 72, allowing the rotating shaft 7 to rotate relative to the second damping member 82 via the second rotating member 700. Similarly, the second rotating member 700 is preferably a bearing.

[0044] Specifically, the second shock absorber 82 includes a ring sleeve portion 821, which is embedded in the second mounting position; the second shock absorber 82 has a mounting through hole 802 that penetrates the ring sleeve portion 821, the second assembly end 72 extends into the mounting through hole 802 and is connected to the drive member, and the second rotating member 700 is disposed between the second assembly end 72 and the ring sleeve portion 821.

[0045] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown in this embodiment of the present invention, in order to further reduce the noise during the operation of the rotating shaft, a transmission connector 6 is also provided between the driving member 95 and the rotating shaft 7. The transmission connector 6 includes a driving part connector 61, a transmission part connector 62, and a flexible connector 63. The driving part connector 61 is used to dock with the output shaft of the driving member 95, and the transmission part connector 62 is used to dock with the rotating shaft 7. The flexible connector 63 is configured to fill between the driving part connector 61 and the transmission part connector 62, so that the transmission part connector 62 can rotate with the driving part connector 61. By using a transmission connector formed by connecting the driving part connectors and the transmission part connectors on both sides with a flexible connector, the driving member drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the transmission connector and achieves a soft connection. In addition to being able to transmit power, the flexible connector reduces the rigid contact between intermediate transmission parts, thereby reducing the noise generated by transmission collisions and reducing wear when the rotating shaft is working.

[0046] In addition, the transmission connector 6 in this solution has a significantly smaller size compared to traditional gear transmission components and couplings.

[0047] In this solution, the drive part connector 61 of the transmission connector 6 is connected to the output shaft of the drive component, and the transmission part connector 62 is connected to the rotating shaft. The drive part connector 61 and the transmission part connector 62 do not directly contact each other for transmission. Instead, a flexible connector 63 is added. The flexible connector 63 is equivalent to a covering to connect the drive part connector 61 and the transmission part connector 62 into one unit, so that transmission can be realized. In this solution, both the drive part connector 61 and the transmission part connector 62 are made of rigid materials, which can ensure the strength of the connection with the shaft end.

[0048] Of course, this solution is particularly suitable for scenarios where the rotation of an object is driven by a rotating shaft. The required torque and rotational precision of the shaft are not high. For example, in a wine cooler, the bottle can be rotated by the shaft contacting the bottle body. The shaft transmission structure of this solution can make the structure simpler and effectively reduce the noise of the transmission part during operation.

[0049] Specifically, the transmission connector 6 in this solution further includes an outer sleeve 64, and the flexible connector 63 is located inside the outer sleeve 64. Its structure is simple and easy to manufacture; the flexible connector 63 is constrained by the outer sleeve 64 to form a specific size and shape. More specifically, the drive connector 61 is located at one end of the outer sleeve 64, and the exposed end of the drive connector 61 has a drive mating part that mates with the drive component 95; the transmission connector 62 is located at the other end of the outer sleeve 64, and the exposed end of the transmission connector 62 has a transmission mating part that mates with the rotating shaft 7.

[0050] In this embodiment of the invention, the driving mating part is a mating interface, and the flexible connector 63 has a recess at one end opposite to the mating interface for the drive shaft of the driving member 95 to extend into. As a preferred, but not limiting, embodiment, the mating interface can be designed as a non-circular shape or a polygon, which is inserted into the shaft end of the drive member's output shaft and ensures that it can be driven to rotate by the output shaft. Of course, a notch can also be added to the circular outline, and a keyway structure can be used to achieve a rotational fit.

[0051] In this embodiment of the present invention, as a preferred but not limiting embodiment, the transmission mating part is a protruding post extending outward along its rotation axis, and the end face of the rotating shaft 7 is provided with a mating position for the protruding post to extend into and engage with it. Similarly, the protruding post and the mating position can also be configured with a shape fit to achieve transmission mating. However, this solution is more preferably provided with corresponding threaded structures in the protruding post and the mating position to achieve threaded mating connection. Of course, this mating embodiment needs to ensure that the displacement along the axis is restricted when the rotating shaft rotates to prevent the threaded connection from loosening.

[0052] As another alternative embodiment, the transmission mating part can also be a mating position with a notch structure. Correspondingly, a corresponding protrusion can also be provided on the circumferential surface to achieve transmission mating.

[0053] In this embodiment of the invention, to increase the connection strength between the drive connector 61 and the flexible connector 63, the drive connector 61 further has a first lateral extension 631 and a second lateral extension 632 extending toward the flexible connector 63. The flexible connector 63 at least covers the first lateral extension 631 and the second lateral extension 632. Furthermore, the two lateral extensions are respectively arranged opposite to each other and tend to approach each other. Of course, more lateral extensions can be provided, which are equivalent to forming a gripper-like posture, thereby increasing the gripping force with the flexible connector 63 and making the connection less prone to failure.

[0054] Furthermore, the transmission connector 62 also has a transmission end 621 extending toward the flexible connector 63. The outer peripheral surface of the transmission end 621 is provided with friction patterns, and the flexible connector 63 at least covers the transmission end 621. The transmission end 621 is also designed to increase the connection strength with the flexible connector 63. The friction patterns on the transmission end 621 in this design can be recessed or raised, or they can be gear-shaped on the outer peripheral surface, allowing the flexible connector 63 to be embedded in the patterns, making the connection less prone to failure.

[0055] In this embodiment of the invention, the output shaft of the drive component 95 passes through the refrigeration chamber housing 10 and is connected to the rotating shaft 7 located inside the refrigeration chamber. In this design, the drive component 95 can be a motor. To further reduce noise, the rotating shaft transmission structure also includes a support frame assembly 65, which is mounted on the drive component 95 and located between the drive component 95 and the housing 10. Specifically, the support frame assembly 65 includes a support frame 651 and a shock-absorbing frame 652 made of flexible material. The support frame 651 is located on one side of the drive component 95, and the shock-absorbing frame 652 is located between the support frame 651 and the housing 10. This design uses the support frame 651 to mount the drive component 95 on the housing 10. Considering the vibration of the drive component 95 during operation, a shock-absorbing frame 652, made of flexible material, is also provided between the support frame 651 and the housing 10, acting as a damping layer to reduce noise generated by collisions between the support frame 651 and the housing 10.

[0056] In this embodiment of the utility model, both the flexible connector 63 and the shock absorber 652 can be made of silicone material.

[0057] A flexible sleeve 709 is also fitted onto the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 7. This sleeve separates the rotating shaft from the bottle body, preventing direct contact and collisions during rotation, effectively reducing noise caused by transmission collisions. In this design, the flexible sleeve 709 is fitted onto at least the surface of the rotating shaft 7 that contacts the bottle body. To enhance the effect of rotating the bottle body, annular protrusions are also provided on the outer circumferential surface of the flexible sleeve 709. These annular protrusions can be multiple spaced rings or threaded rings, which increase friction with the bottle body, thus better driving the beverage bottle to rotate. The flexible sleeve 709 is made of rubber or silicone and can be directly fitted onto the surface of the rotating shaft 7.

[0058] This utility model also provides a wine chiller, including a body on which a refrigeration chamber with a rotating shaft is provided. Because the wine chiller has this refrigeration chamber structure, it also possesses the same beneficial effects.

[0059] This utility model provides a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft. By adding shock-absorbing components at the first and second connecting ends of the rotating shaft, the mounting positions of the rotating shaft and the refrigerated compartment are enclosed. This allows the first connecting end of the rotating shaft to be assembled with the first mounting position through the first shock-absorbing component, and the second connecting end to be assembled with the second mounting position through the second shock-absorbing component. This effectively isolates the mounting position of the rotating shaft from the rigid material of the refrigerated compartment. In this way, when the rotating shaft is working and rotating, the collision between its first and second connecting ends and the inner wall of the refrigerated compartment caused by relative rotation is reduced, thereby effectively reducing the generation of noise.

[0060] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this utility model to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information. In addition, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0061] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft, characterized in that, The refrigeration chamber includes a refrigeration chamber shell (10), which has a refrigeration cavity (101) and an opening (102) communicating with the refrigeration cavity (101). The refrigeration cavity (101) is provided with a rotating shaft (7) arranged along the length of the refrigeration cavity (101), and a driving component (95) for driving the rotating shaft (7) to rotate is provided outside the refrigeration cavity (101). The end of the rotating shaft (7) is the first assembly end (71). The refrigeration cavity (101) has a first mounting position for the first assembly end (71) to be embedded. The first assembly end (71) can be rotatably installed in the first mounting position. A first shock absorber (81) is also provided between the first assembly end (71) and the first mounting position. The first end of the rotating shaft (7) is a second assembly end (72) for connecting with the driving component. A second mounting position is provided in the refrigeration cavity (101) for the second assembly end (72) to pass through. A second shock absorber (82) is provided between the second assembly end (72) and the second mounting position.

2. The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that, A transmission connector (6) is also provided between the drive member (95) and the rotating shaft (7). The transmission connector (6) includes a drive part connector (61), a transmission part connector (62), and a flexible connector (63). The drive part connector (61) is used to connect with the output shaft of the drive member (95), and the transmission part connector (62) is used to connect with the rotating shaft (7). The flexible connector (63) is configured to fill between the drive connector (61) and the transmission connector (62), so that the transmission connector (62) can rotate with the drive connector (61).

3. The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flexible sleeve (709) is also fitted on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft (7).

4. The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first shock absorber (81) is fitted onto the first assembly end (71).

5. The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft according to claim 4, characterized in that, A rotating member (70) is provided between the first assembly end (71) and the first shock absorber (81), so that the rotating shaft (7) can rotate relative to the first shock absorber (81) through the rotating member (70).

6. The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first shock absorber (81) includes a sleeve portion (811) and a limiting outer edge (812). The sleeve portion (811) is embedded in the first mounting position, and the limiting outer edge (812) is located outside the first mounting position. The shock absorber (81) has a mounting hole (801) extending from the outer edge of the limiting part (812) into the sleeve part (811).

7. The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second rotating member (700) is provided between the second shock absorber (82) and the second assembly end (72), so that the rotating shaft (7) can rotate relative to the second shock absorber (82) through the second rotating member (700).

8. The cold storage compartment with a rotating shaft according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (7) is provided with a first limiting ring groove (78) on the outer peripheral surface near the first assembly end (71). The first limiting ring groove (78) is provided with a retaining ring (781) that is stuck in the first limiting ring groove (78), and a limiting ring (782) is also provided between the retaining ring (781) and the first shock absorber (81).

9. A wine chiller, characterized in that, It includes a body, on which a refrigerated compartment with a rotating shaft is provided as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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