Support assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to a support assembly and a refrigerator, the support assembly comprises a door body support and a sliding rail support, the door body support is used for being connected with a door body of the refrigerator, and the door body support is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part; the sliding rail support is used for being connected with a sliding rail of the refrigerator, the sliding rail support is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part is matched with the first positioning part in a positioning mode, and the second limiting part is matched with the second positioning part in a positioning mode. The sliding rail support and the door body support are matched in a positioning mode in the up-down direction and the front-back direction. According to the support assembly, positioning between the sliding rail support and the door body support can be achieved in the up-down direction and the front-back direction, the connecting strength between the sliding rail support and the door body support is improved, and therefore the risk that the drawer shakes when pushed and pulled can be reduced, and the user experience of the refrigerator is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a bracket assembly and a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] The refrigerator comprises a chamber and a drawer, and the drawer is slidably arranged in the chamber. The drawer comprises a door body, a door body bracket, a slide rail and a slide rail bracket. The door body bracket is fixed on the door body, the slide rail is on the slide rail bracket, the slide rail bracket is connected with the door body bracket, and the slide rail is slidable in the front-rear direction, so that the slide rail bracket moves synchronously with the door body when the drawer is pushed or pulled. In the related art, the connection strength between the slide rail bracket and the door body bracket is poor, which causes the drawer to shake easily when the drawer is pushed or pulled, and the user experience is poor. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present disclosure provides a bracket assembly to reduce the risk of shaking of the drawer when the drawer is pushed or pulled.

[0004] The bracket assembly of the present disclosure comprises a door body bracket and a slide rail bracket. The door body bracket is used to connect with the door body of the refrigerator, and the door body bracket is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part. The slide rail bracket is used to connect with the slide rail of the refrigerator, and the slide rail bracket is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part is positioned and matched with the first positioning part, and the second limiting part is positioned and matched with the second positioning part, so that the slide rail bracket and the door body bracket are positioned and matched in the up-down direction and the front-rear direction.

[0005] Optionally, one of the first positioning part and the first limiting part is a groove, and the groove opening is towards one side of the front-rear direction. The other of the first positioning part and the first limiting part is a first protrusion, and the first protrusion is inserted into the groove and is positioned and matched with the groove.

[0006] Optionally, the groove opening faces forward, and the first protrusion faces forward and abuts against the groove bottom wall, so that the slide rail bracket and the door body bracket are positioned and matched in the forward direction. And / or, the first protrusion faces upward and abuts against the upper side wall of the groove, and the first protrusion faces downward and abuts against the lower side wall of the groove, so that the slide rail bracket and the door body bracket are positioned and matched in the up-down direction.

[0007] Optionally, one of the second positioning part and the second limiting part is a insertion hole, and the insertion hole extends along the up-down direction. The other of the second positioning part and the second limiting part is a second protrusion, and the second protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole and is positioned and matched with the insertion hole.

[0008] Optionally, the second protrusion faces backward and abuts against the hole wall of the insertion hole, so that the slide rail bracket and the door body bracket are positioned and matched in the backward direction.

[0009] Optionally, the door body support is provided with a third positioning part, and the slide rail support is provided with a third limiting part, the third limiting part is matched with the third positioning part, so that the slide rail support and the door body support are positioned and matched in the left-right direction.

[0010] Optionally, one of the third positioning part and the third limiting part is a slot, and the slot opening faces one side of the up-down direction, and the other one of the third positioning part and the third limiting part is a plug rod, the plug rod is inserted into the slot and is positioned and matched with the slot.

[0011] Optionally, the door body support comprises a support body and a plurality of positioning flanges, the support body is used for being connected with the door body, the positioning flanges are connected with the support body, and the first positioning part, the second positioning part and the third positioning part are all arranged on the positioning flanges.

[0012] Optionally, the door body support comprises a support body and a plurality of reinforcing flanges, the support body is used for being connected with the door body, the reinforcing flanges are arranged at the edges of the support body and are connected with the support body, and adjacent two reinforcing flanges are connected.

[0013] The present disclosure also proposes a refrigerator.

[0014] The refrigerator of the present disclosure comprises a chamber, a door body and a support assembly, the door body is used for opening or closing the chamber, a slide rail movably arranged in the chamber is arranged in the front-rear direction; the support assembly is any one of the above-mentioned support assemblies, the door body support is connected with the door body, and the slide rail support is connected with the slide rail.

[0015] The support assembly of the present disclosure, by arranging the first positioning part and the second positioning part on the door body support, and arranging the first limiting part and the second limiting part on the slide rail support, and positioning and matching the first limiting part with the first positioning part and the second limiting part with the second positioning part, the slide rail support and the door body support are positioned and matched in the up-down direction and the front-rear direction. Therefore, the positioning between the slide rail support and the door body support in the up-down direction and the front-rear direction can be realized, the connection strength between the slide rail support and the door body support is improved, so that the risk of shaking of the drawer when the drawer is pushed and pulled can be reduced, and the user experience of the refrigerator is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of one of the support assemblies of one embodiment of the present disclosure from one perspective.

[0017] Figure 2 is an exploded view of Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 3yes Figure 2 A 3D view of the central support frame.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a support assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Exploded view.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a support assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Exploded view.

[0024] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A 3D view of the central support frame.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of a support assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0027] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Exploded view.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 100. Bracket assembly;

[0030] 1. Door frame; 11. First positioning part; 12. Second positioning part; 13. Third positioning part; 14. Connecting hole; 101. Frame body; 102. Positioning flange; 1021. First flange; 1022. Second flange; 1023. Third flange; 103. Reinforcing flange; 1031. Fourth flange; 1032. Fifth flange; 104. Connecting flange;

[0031] 2. Slide rail bracket; 21. First limiting part; 22. Second limiting part; 23. Third limiting part; 24. Threaded hole; 201. Fixed flange;

[0032] 3. Screws. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the bracket assembly 100 of this embodiment includes a door bracket 1 and a slide rail bracket 2. The door bracket 1 is used to connect to the door of the refrigerator, and the slide rail bracket 2 is used to connect to the slide rail of the refrigerator. The door bracket 1 is provided with a first positioning part 11 and a second positioning part 12, and the slide rail bracket 2 is provided with a first limiting part 21 and a second limiting part 22. The first limiting part 21 is positioned and engaged with the first positioning part 11, and the second limiting part 22 is positioned and engaged with the second positioning part 12, so that the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 are positioned and engaged in the vertical and horizontal directions and the front and back directions.

[0035] The bracket assembly 100 of this embodiment provides a first positioning part 11 and a second positioning part 12 on the door bracket 1, and a first limiting part 21 and a second limiting part 22 on the slide rail bracket 2. The first limiting part 21 engages with the first positioning part 11, and the second limiting part 22 engages with the second positioning part 12, thus positioning the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 in both the vertical and horizontal directions. This allows for precise positioning between the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 in both directions, improving the connection strength between them and reducing the risk of drawer wobbling when the drawer is pushed or pulled, thereby enhancing the user experience of the refrigerator.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 5 , Figures 8 to 11 As shown, one of the first positioning part 11 and the first limiting part 21 is a groove with the groove opening facing the front-to-back direction. The other of the first positioning part 11 and the first limiting part 21 is a first protrusion, which is inserted into the groove and positioned in conjunction with the groove.

[0037] For example, the first positioning part 11 is a groove with the groove opening facing backward, and the first limiting part 21 is a first protrusion. The first protrusion is inserted into the groove from front to back, and the first protrusion and the groove are positioned and matched.

[0038] By setting one of the first positioning part 11 and the first limiting part 21 as a groove and the other as a first protrusion, the first protrusion and the groove are positioned and matched, which facilitates the assembly between the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 and improves the assembly convenience of the bracket assembly 100.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figures 2 to 5 , Figures 8 to 11As shown, the groove opening faces forward, and the first protrusion abuts against the bottom wall of the groove, so that the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 are positioned and engaged in the forward direction.

[0040] Understandably, the door bracket 1 is installed on the front side of the slide rail bracket 2. By using the first protrusion to abut against the bottom wall of the groove, the risk of the drawer wobbling in the front-back direction when the drawer is pushed and pulled in the front-back direction can be reduced, further improving the user experience of the refrigerator.

[0041] Optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first protrusion faces upward and abuts against the upper side wall of the groove, and the first protrusion faces downward and abuts against the lower side wall of the groove, so that the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 are positioned and engaged in the vertical direction.

[0042] By having the first protrusion face upwards and abut against the upper side wall of the groove, and the first protrusion face downwards and abut against the lower side wall of the groove, the risk of the drawer wobbling in the vertical direction when the drawer is pushed or pulled can be reduced, further improving the user experience of the refrigerator.

[0043] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6 , Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the slide rail bracket 2 is integrally formed.

[0044] For example, a portion of the slide rail bracket 2 is pressed to the right to form the first protrusion.

[0045] The slide rail bracket 2 is integrally molded, which helps to improve the structural strength of the slide rail bracket 2 and the structural strength of the bracket assembly 100.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 12 As shown, one of the second positioning part 12 and the second limiting part 22 is a socket, which extends in the vertical direction. The other of the second positioning part 12 and the second limiting part 22 is a second protrusion, which is inserted into the socket and positioned in conjunction with the socket.

[0047] For example, the second positioning part 12 is a second protrusion, the second limiting part 22 is a socket, the socket extends in the vertical direction, and the second protrusion is inserted into the socket in the vertical direction.

[0048] By setting one of the second positioning part 12 and the second limiting part 22 as an insertion hole and the other as a second protrusion, the second protrusion and the insertion hole are used for positioning and cooperation, which facilitates the assembly between the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 and improves the assembly convenience of the bracket assembly 100.

[0049] Optionally, the second protrusion abuts against the wall of the insertion hole to achieve rearward positioning between the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1.

[0050] Understandably, the door bracket 1 is installed on the front side of the slide rail bracket 2, and the second protrusion abuts against the wall of the insertion hole, which can reduce the risk of the drawer wobbling in the front-back direction when the drawer is pushed and pulled in the front-back direction, and further improve the user experience of the refrigerator.

[0051] Optionally, such as Figures 4 to 6 , Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the slide rail bracket 2 is integrally formed.

[0052] For example, a portion of the slide rail bracket 2 is pressed upwards to form a second protrusion.

[0053] The slide rail bracket 2 is integrally molded, which helps to improve the structural strength of the slide rail bracket 2 and the structural strength of the bracket assembly 100.

[0054] In some embodiments, the door support 1 is provided with a third positioning part 13, and the slide rail support 2 is provided with a third limiting part 23. The third limiting part 23 cooperates with the third positioning part 13 so that the slide rail support 2 and the door support are positioned and cooperated in the left and right directions.

[0055] By setting a third positioning part 13 on the door bracket 1 and a third limiting part 23 on the slide rail bracket 2, the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket are positioned and cooperated by the third limiting part 23 and the third positioning part 13, so that the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket are positioned and cooperated in the left and right directions. This can further improve the connection strength between the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1, further reduce the risk of the drawer shaking when pushing and pulling the drawer, and further improve the user experience of the refrigerator.

[0056] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, one of the third positioning part 13 and the third limiting part 23 is a slot, with the slot opening facing the vertical direction. The other of the third positioning part 13 and the third limiting part 23 is a rod, which is inserted into the slot and positioned in conjunction with the slot.

[0057] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the third positioning part 13 is a slot with the slot opening facing downwards, and the third limiting part 23 is a plug rod. The plug rod is inserted into the slot from bottom to top, and the plug rod and the slot are positioned and matched.

[0058] By setting one of the third positioning part 13 and the third limiting part 23 as a slot and the other as a plug, the plug and slot are positioned and engaged, which facilitates the assembly between the slide rail bracket 2 and the door bracket 1 and improves the assembly convenience of the bracket assembly 100.

[0059] Optionally, such asFigure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the door support 1 includes a support body 101 and multiple positioning flanges 102. The support body 101 is used to connect with the door body, and the positioning flanges 102 are connected to the support body 101. The first positioning part 11, the second positioning part 12 and the third positioning part 13 are all provided on the positioning flanges 102.

[0060] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, there are three positioning flanges 102, namely a first flange 1021, a second flange 1022, and a third flange 1023. The first flange 1021 and the second flange 1022 are perpendicular to the left-right direction, while the third flange 1023 is perpendicular to the up-down direction. The first flange 1021 is located to the left of the third flange 1023 and connected to it, while the second flange 1022 is located to the right of the third flange 1023 and connected to it. Figure 3 As shown, the first flange 1021, the second flange 1022, and the third flange 1023 form an upward-facing slot, which forms a third positioning part 13. The first positioning part 11 is disposed on the second flange 1022, and the second positioning part 12 is disposed on the third flange 1023. Figure 9 As shown, the first flange 1021, the second flange 1022 and the third flange 1023 form a slot with the opening facing downwards. This slot forms a third positioning part 13. The first positioning part 11 is disposed on the second flange 1022 and the second positioning part 12 is disposed on the third flange 1023.

[0061] By setting multiple positioning flanges 102 on the door frame 1, the first positioning part 11, the second positioning part 12 and the third positioning part 13 are all located on the positioning flanges 102. On the one hand, the positioning flanges 102 can be used to improve the structural strength of the door frame 1, thereby improving the structural strength of the frame assembly 100. On the other hand, it facilitates the positioning and cooperation of the first positioning part 11, the second positioning part 12 and the third positioning part 13 with the first limiting part 21, the second limiting part 22 and the third limiting part 23 respectively, thereby improving the assembly convenience of the door frame 1 and the slide rail frame 2.

[0062] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the door support 1 includes a support body 101 and multiple reinforcing flanges 103. The support body 101 is used to connect with the door body. The reinforcing flanges 103 are disposed on the edge of the support body 101 and connected to the support body 101. Two adjacent reinforcing flanges 103 are connected.

[0063] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9As shown, the door support 1 includes two reinforcing flanges 103, namely the fourth flange 1031 and the fifth flange 1032. The fourth flange 1031 is connected to the lower edge of the support body 101, and the fifth flange 1032 is connected to the right edge of the support body 101. The lower end of the fifth flange 1032 is connected to the right end of the fourth flange 1031.

[0064] By setting a reinforcing flange 103 on the door frame 1 and connecting two adjacent reinforcing flanges 103, the structural strength of the door frame 1 is improved, which in turn improves the structural strength of the support assembly 100.

[0065] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the door support 1 also includes a connecting flange 104, and both the positioning flange 102 and the connecting flange 104 are connected to the reinforcing flange 103.

[0066] By setting a connecting flange 104, and both the positioning flange 102 and the connecting flange 104 are connected to the reinforcing flange 103, the structural strength of the door support 1 can be further improved, which is conducive to improving the structural strength of the support assembly 100.

[0067] Optionally, the door bracket 1 and the slide rail bracket 2 are connected by screws 3.

[0068] For example, the door bracket 1 is provided with a connecting hole 14, the slide rail bracket 2 is provided with a threaded hole 24, and the screw 3 passes through the connecting hole 14 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 24.

[0069] The door bracket 1 and the slide rail bracket 2 are connected by screws 3, which can further increase the connection strength between the door bracket 1 and the slide rail bracket 2, further reduce the risk of the drawer shaking when pushing and pulling the drawer, and improve the user experience of the refrigerator.

[0070] Optionally, such as Figure 6 and Figure 12 As shown, the slide rail bracket 2 is provided with a fixed flange 201, and a threaded hole 24 is provided on the fixed flange 201.

[0071] The refrigerator of this embodiment includes a compartment, a door, and a support assembly 100. The door is used to open or close the compartment, and the compartment is provided with a slide rail that can move in the front-to-back direction. The support assembly 100 is the support assembly 100 described in any of the above embodiments. The door support 1 is connected to the door, and the slide rail support 2 is connected to the slide rail.

[0072] Understandably, refrigerators in this technology typically have two drawers, one at the top and the other at the bottom. Figures 1 to 6 The bracket assembly 100 shown is for connection to the drawer located above. Figures 7 to 12 The bracket assembly 100 shown is used to connect to the drawer located below.

[0073] The bracket assembly 100 of this embodiment adds positioning in the up-down, front-back, and left-right directions on the door bracket 1 and the slide rail bracket 2, and the door bracket 1 and the slide rail bracket 2 are connected by screws 3, which facilitates on-site production, improves the assembly accuracy of the door bracket 1 and the slide rail bracket 2, increases the connection strength, and has a simple structure and low cost.

[0074] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure 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 disclosure.

[0075] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0076] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0077] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0078] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0079] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A support assembly, characterized in that, include: A door bracket, which is used to connect to the door of the refrigerator, is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part; A slide rail bracket is provided for connecting to the slide rail of the refrigerator. The slide rail bracket is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part is positioned and cooperates with the first positioning part, and the second limiting part is positioned and cooperates with the second positioning part, so that the slide rail bracket and the door bracket are positioned and cooperated in the vertical and horizontal directions and the front and back directions.

2. The support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first positioning part and the first limiting part is a groove, the opening of the groove facing the front-back direction, and the other of the first positioning part and the first limiting part is a first protrusion, which is inserted into the groove and positioned in conjunction with the groove.

3. The support assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The groove opening faces forward, and the first protrusion abuts against the bottom wall of the groove, so that the slide rail bracket and the door bracket are positioned and engaged in the forward direction; and / or The first protrusion faces upward and abuts against the upper side wall of the groove, and the first protrusion faces downward and abuts against the lower side wall of the groove, so that the slide rail bracket and the door bracket are positioned and engaged in the vertical direction.

4. The support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the second positioning part and the second limiting part is a socket that extends in the vertical direction, and the other of the second positioning part and the second limiting part is a second protrusion that is inserted into the socket and positioned in conjunction with the socket.

5. The support assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second protrusion abuts against the wall of the insertion hole to position the slide rail bracket and the door bracket in the rearward direction.

6. The support assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The door frame support is provided with a third positioning part, and the slide rail support is provided with a third limiting part. The third limiting part cooperates with the third positioning part to position the slide rail support and the door frame support in the left and right directions.

7. The support assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the third positioning part and the third limiting part is a slot, the slot opening faces the vertical direction, and the other of the third positioning part and the third limiting part is a rod, which is inserted into the slot and positioned in conjunction with the slot.

8. The support assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The door support includes a support body and multiple positioning flanges. The support body is used to connect with the door body, and the positioning flanges are connected to the support body. The first positioning part, the second positioning part, and the third positioning part are all located on the positioning flanges.

9. The support assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The door support includes a support body and multiple reinforcing flanges. The support body is used to connect with the door body. The reinforcing flanges are disposed on the edge of the support body and connected to the support body. Adjacent reinforcing flanges are connected.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The room and the door, the door being used to open or close the room, the room being provided with a sliding rail that can move in the front-to-back direction; A bracket assembly, wherein the bracket assembly is any one of claims 1-9, the door bracket is connected to the door body, and the slide rail bracket is connected to the slide rail.

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