Storage box assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator
By introducing a hovering positioning and matching structure into the refrigerator storage box assembly, the problem of revealing all items when the sliding cover is slidable has been solved, enabling partitioned storage and convenient access, thus improving user experience and storage efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520006639.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-02
AI Technical Summary
In existing refrigerator storage boxes, the sliding cover reveals all items when it is opened, which affects the user experience, especially when items are placed in separate areas, making it inconvenient to retrieve specific items.
Design a storage box assembly comprising a box body and a lid. By setting a first positioning part and a positioning mating part, the lid can be suspended in a hovering position between the open position and the closed position, thereby realizing the opening of part of the storage space and partitioned storage management.
It improves the flexibility and user experience of the storage box, allowing users to easily access items in specific areas while keeping other items hidden, thus enhancing storage efficiency and aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, specifically to a storage box assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, refrigerators use bottle holders inside the door for storage. These bottle holders typically have upward-opening compartments, which are not ideal for storing items requiring high levels of separation, such as medicines and cosmetics.
[0003] The related technology discloses a door assembly with a storage box inside the door. The storage box includes a box body and a sliding cover, which is slidably mounted on a window in the box body. When the sliding cover is slid to expose the window, the user can take out or put items into the box body through the window. When the sliding cover is slid to close the window, a sealed storage space is formed inside the box body.
[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:
[0005] In related technologies, opening the box's window via a sliding cover reveals all the items inside. When multiple items are placed in separate sections within the box, storing or retrieving a specific item requires revealing all items, which negatively impacts the user experience.
[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.
[0008] This disclosure provides a storage box assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator to improve storage flexibility.
[0009] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a storage box assembly for a refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a door, and the storage box assembly includes: a box body having a storage space and an opening, the box body being adapted to be disposed inside the door; and a cover covering the opening, the cover being movable vertically relative to the opening between an open position for opening the storage space and a closed position for closing the storage space; wherein the box body has a first positioning part, and the cover has a positioning mating part, the first positioning part cooperating with the positioning mating part to position the cover body in a suspended position, the suspended position being between the open position and the closed position.
[0010] Optionally, the positioning and fitting part includes a positioning and fitting block. The first positioning part includes a first positioning block, which is rotatably connected to the box body via a rotating shaft. The first positioning block can rotate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first positioning block engages with the positioning and fitting block to position the cover in a suspended position. In the second position, the first positioning block disengages from the positioning and fitting block to allow the cover to move relative to the box body.
[0011] Optionally, the first positioning block includes a non-collinear first positioning surface and a second positioning surface; the positioning mating block includes: a first positioning mating surface, corresponding to the first positioning surface, wherein when the first positioning block is in the first position, the first positioning surface and the first positioning mating surface mate to restrict the movement of the first positioning block along the vertical direction of the first positioning mating surface; and a second positioning mating surface, corresponding to the second positioning surface, wherein when the first positioning block is in the first position, the second positioning surface and the second positioning mating surface mate to restrict the movement of the first positioning block along the vertical direction of the second positioning mating surface.
[0012] Optionally, the box body is provided with a first magnetic element, and the first positioning block is provided with a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element attract each other so that the first positioning block is positioned at the second position.
[0013] Optionally, the first positioning block can abut against the positioning mating block when in the second position, and the vertical movement of the positioning mating block can drive the first positioning block to rotate away from the second position.
[0014] Optionally, the storage box assembly for the refrigerator further includes a reset member connected to the first positioning block for driving the first positioning block to rotate toward the second position.
[0015] Optionally, the box body is further provided with a first limiting part, which cooperates with the lid to restrict the lid from moving laterally away from the storage space; and / or, the box body is further provided with a second limiting part, which cooperates with the lid to restrict the range of vertical movement of the lid relative to the box body.
[0016] Optionally, the box body is also provided with a second positioning part and a third positioning part. The positioning mating part cooperates with the second positioning part to position the lid in the closed position, and the positioning mating part cooperates with the third positioning part to position the lid in the open position.
[0017] Optionally, the lid may also have a handle located on the side of the lid away from the storage space.
[0018] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator is provided, comprising: a door body; and a storage box assembly for a refrigerator as described in any of the above-disclosed embodiments, disposed inside the door body.
[0019] The storage box assembly and refrigerator for a refrigerator provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:
[0020] The box body has a first positioning part, and the lid has a positioning mating part. When the lid moves to the hovering position, the cooperation between the first positioning part and the positioning mating part allows the lid to hover, thus enabling only part of the storage space to be opened. This allows the storage space to be partially or fully opened as needed, improving the flexibility of the storage box and the user experience. Users can easily access items in specific areas without having to display all items, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and tidy appearance, and also improving storage efficiency.
[0021] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description
[0022] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator door provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view along direction AA, where the arrow indicates the vertical direction and the cover is in the hovering position.
[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B is shown, in which the first positioning block is located at the first position;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another refrigerator door provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view along the CC direction, where the arrow indicates the transverse direction.
[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of part D is shown, in which the first positioning block is located at the second position;
[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view along the EE direction is shown.
[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An enlarged schematic diagram of part F shown;
[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another refrigerator door provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0032] Figure 10 Figure 9 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view along the GG direction, where the cover is in the closed position;
[0033] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 An enlarged schematic diagram of section H is shown;
[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of another refrigerator door provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0035] Figure 13 Figure 12 The cross-sectional view along direction II is shown, in which the cover is in the open position;
[0036] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 An enlarged schematic diagram of section J is shown;
[0037] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of another refrigerator door provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the cover is in the closed position;
[0038] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of another refrigerator door provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the cover is located in a suspended position;
[0039] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of another refrigerator door provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the cover is in the open position.
[0040] Figure label:
[0041] 10: Door body;
[0042] 20: Box body; 21: Storage space; 211: First subspace; 212: Second subspace; 22: Opening; 23: First positioning part; 231: First positioning block; 232: First positioning surface; 233: Second positioning surface; 241: First magnetic component; 242: Second magnetic component; 25: Rotating shaft; 26: First limiting part; 261: First sliding groove; 262: Second sliding groove; 27: Second limiting part; 271: Limiting groove; 272: Stop; 28: Second positioning part; 281: Second positioning block; 29: Third positioning part; 291: Third positioning block;
[0043] 30: Cover body; 31: Positioning and mating part; 311: Positioning and mating block; 312: First positioning and mating surface; 313: Second positioning and mating surface; 314: First abutting surface; 315: Second abutting surface; 32: Handle part. Detailed Implementation
[0044] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.
[0045] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0046] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0047] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0048] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.
[0049] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.
[0050] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.
[0051] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.
[0052] Combination Figure 1-17 As shown, this disclosure provides a storage box assembly for a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a door 10, and the storage box assembly includes a box body 20 and a cover 30.
[0053] The box body 20 has a storage space 21 and an opening 22. The box body 20 is suitable for being located inside the door body 10. The cover 30 is placed over the opening 22 and can move vertically relative to the opening 22 between the open position of the storage space 21 and the closed position of the storage space 21. The box body 20 has a first positioning part 23 and the cover 30 has a positioning mating part 31. The first positioning part 23 and the positioning mating part 31 cooperate to position the cover 30 in a hovering position, which is located between the open position and the closed position.
[0054] The box 20 forms an independent storage space 21, and the lid 30 can automatically slide vertically from the closed position to the open position due to gravity. Vertically, as... Figure 2 As indicated by the middle arrow. (Combined) Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 15 As shown, the closed position is where the cover 30 is located when the storage space 21 is closed. (Combined with...) Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, the open position is where the cover 30 is located when all storage spaces 21 are opened. (This is in conjunction with...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 15 As shown, the hover position is between the open and closed positions. When the cover 30 moves to the hover position, it can open part of the storage space 21. When there are different storage areas in the storage space 21, or when the required items can be stored or retrieved without fully opening the storage space 21, the cover 30 can be moved to the hover position to open part of the storage space 21 to complete the operation of storing or retrieving the required items.
[0055] The refrigerator storage box assembly provided in this embodiment has a first positioning part 23 on the box body 20 and a positioning mating part 31 on the cover 30. When the cover 30 moves to the hovering position, the first positioning part 23 and the positioning mating part 31 cooperate to allow the cover 30 to hover, thus enabling only a portion of the storage space 21 to be opened. This allows the storage space 21 to be opened partially or completely as needed, improving the flexibility of the storage box and the user experience. Users can easily access items in specific areas without having to display all items, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and tidy appearance, and also improving storage efficiency.
[0056] Optionally, combined Figure 1 , Figure 12 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the opening 22 is located on the side of the box body 20, and the storage space 21 includes a first subspace 211 and a second subspace 212 arranged vertically, with the second subspace 212 located below the first subspace 211; wherein, when the cover 30 moves to the hovering position, it can open the first subspace 211, and when the cover 30 moves to the open position, it can open the first subspace 211 and the second subspace 212.
[0057] The storage space 21 of the box 20 is vertically divided into multiple sub-spaces, allowing for zoned storage management and more detailed item classification and storage management. Users can store items in different sub-spaces based on usage frequency, type, or other criteria.
[0058] The storage space 21 includes a first sub-space 211 and a second sub-space 212 arranged vertically. The second sub-space 212 is located below the first sub-space 211. When the cover 30 moves to the hovering position, only the upper first sub-space 211 can be opened, making access more flexible. Users can quickly access items in the first sub-space 211 when they do not need to access items in the second sub-space 212, improving access efficiency. Simultaneously, when the cover 30 is in the hovering position, items in the second sub-space 212 remain concealed, protecting user privacy. Due to the independence of the first and second sub-spaces 211, accessing items in the first sub-space 211 does not affect the tidiness of the second sub-space 212. Furthermore, different sub-spaces can adapt to different usage scenarios. The first sub-space 211 can be used to store frequently used items, while the second sub-space 212 can be used to store infrequently used items or items requiring extra protection.
[0059] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, the positioning and fitting part 31 includes a positioning and fitting block 311, and the first positioning part 23 includes a first positioning block 231. The first positioning block 231 is rotatably connected to the box body 20 through a rotating shaft 25. The first positioning block 231 can rotate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first positioning block 231 engages with the positioning and fitting block 311 to position the cover 30 in a suspended position. In the second position, the first positioning block 231 disengages from the positioning and fitting block 311 to allow the cover 30 to move relative to the box body 20.
[0060] The first positioning block 231 can rotate between a first position and a second position, allowing the cover 30 to smoothly switch between a hovering position, a closed position, and an open position. Combined with... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the first positioning block 231 rotates to the first position, it can engage with the positioning mating block 311, allowing the cover 30 to be precisely positioned in the hovering position. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when the first positioning block 231 rotates to the second position, it disengages from the positioning mating block 311. At this time, the first positioning block 231 can move relative to the first positioning block 231, thereby allowing the cover 30 to move relative to the box 20 towards the closed position or towards the open position. The first positioning block 231 and the box 20 are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft 25, and both ends of the first positioning block 231 can rotate around the rotating shaft 25. In the first position, the end of the first positioning block 231 can engage with the positioning mating part 31.
[0061] Optionally, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the cover 30 is in the hovering position, the positioning block 311 can move upward to disengage from the first positioning block 231, so that the first positioning block 231 can rotate from the first position to the second position.
[0062] When the cover 30 is in the suspended position, the first positioning block 231 is in the first position, at which time the first positioning block 231 engages with the positioning mating block 311. By pushing the cover 30 upwards, the positioning mating block 311 can disengage from the first positioning block 231, and the cover 30 can automatically slide down under gravity, improving the ease of operation. After the first positioning block 231 disengages from the positioning mating block 311, it can automatically rotate to the second position, further enhancing operational convenience.
[0063] Optionally, combined Figure 3As shown, the first positioning block 231 includes a non-collinear first positioning surface 232 and a second positioning surface 233; the positioning mating block 311 includes a first positioning mating surface 312 and a second positioning mating surface 313. The first positioning mating surface 312 corresponds to the first positioning surface 232. When the first positioning block 231 is in the first position, the first positioning surface 232 and the first positioning mating surface 312 cooperate to restrict the first positioning block 231 from moving along the vertical direction of the first positioning mating surface 312; the second positioning mating surface 313 corresponds to the second positioning surface 233. When the first positioning block 231 is in the first position, the second positioning surface 233 and the second positioning mating surface 313 cooperate to restrict the first positioning block 231 from moving along the vertical direction of the second positioning mating surface 313.
[0064] The first positioning block 231 is rotatably connected to the box body 20 via a pivot 25, effectively restricting the degree of freedom of movement of the first positioning block 231 along the vertical direction of the surface of the box body 20. When the first positioning block 231 is in the first position, the first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 can respectively engage with the corresponding first positioning mating surface 312 and the second positioning mating surface 313 in the positioning mating block 311, and the first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 are not collinear. This restricts the degree of freedom of movement of the first positioning block 231 in the two different directions along the vertical direction of the first positioning mating surface 312 and the vertical direction of the second positioning mating surface 313 within the surface of the box body 20, and also indirectly restricts the degree of freedom of rotation of the first positioning block 231 around the vertical direction of the surface of the box body 20. By restricting the degree of freedom of movement of the first positioning block 231 in the above three directions, the positioning accuracy between the first positioning block 231 and the positioning mating block 311 can be effectively enhanced, allowing the cover 30 to be stably positioned in the suspended position.
[0065] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, the first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 are located at the ends of the first positioning block 231.
[0066] The first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 are located at the ends of the first positioning block 231, making it easier for the first positioning block 231 and the positioning mating block 311 to achieve positioning and mating, and also simplifying the structure of the first positioning block 231.
[0067] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, the first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 are perpendicular to each other, and the first positioning mating surface 312 and the second positioning mating surface 313 are perpendicular to each other.
[0068] For example, the first positioning mating surface 312 extends laterally (for example, laterally as...). Figure 5(As indicated by the middle arrow), the second positioning mating surface 313 extends vertically, and the first positioning mating surface 312 intersects the second positioning mating surface 313 at a right angle. The first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 are located at the ends of the first positioning block 231, and the first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 are perpendicular to each other. When the first positioning block 231 is in the first position, it is tilted at 45° relative to the lateral direction. At this time, the first positioning surface 232 abuts against the first positioning mating surface 312, and the second positioning surface 233 abuts against the second positioning mating surface 313. When the first positioning block 231 moves to the second position, it extends laterally.
[0069] The first positioning surface 232 and the second positioning surface 233 are perpendicular to each other, and the first positioning mating surface 312 and the second positioning mating surface 313 are perpendicular to each other. This restricts the degree of freedom of the first positioning block 231 to move in two perpendicular directions, thereby enabling a more comprehensive positioning effect between the first positioning block 231 and the positioning mating block 311, effectively enhancing the stability of the cover 30 in the hovering position.
[0070] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the box body 20 is provided with a first magnetic element 241, and the first positioning block 231 is provided with a second magnetic element 242. The first magnetic element 241 and the second magnetic element 242 attract each other so that the first positioning block 231 is positioned in the second position.
[0071] When the first positioning block 231 is in the second position, the first magnetic component 241 and the second magnetic component 242 are magnetically connected. When the first positioning block 231 is in the first position, the magnetic connection between the first magnetic component 241 and the second magnetic component 242 is released. The connection between the first positioning block 231 and the housing 20 through the magnetic attraction of the first magnetic component 241 and the second magnetic component 242 enhances the stability of the first positioning block 231 in the second position. Simultaneously, the magnetic connection allows for rapid connection and disconnection, making the rotation and positioning process of the first positioning block 231 faster and more efficient. This allows the first positioning block 231 to quickly switch between the first and second positions. Furthermore, the magnetic connection reduces physical contact and friction between the first positioning block 231 and the housing 20, thereby reducing wear and tear on both and extending their service life.
[0072] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the second magnetic component 242 is disposed at both ends of the first positioning block 231 during rotation. The first magnetic component 241 and the second magnetic component 242 are disposed correspondingly. In the second position, both ends of the first positioning block 231 are magnetically connected to the box body 20.
[0073] This provides two symmetrical magnetic connection positions for the first positioning block 231, thereby more effectively improving the stability of the first positioning block 231 in the second position.
[0074] Optionally, combined Figure 6 As shown, the first positioning block 231 can abut against the positioning mating block 311 when in the second position, and the positioning mating block 311 can rotate the first positioning block 231 away from the second position when moving vertically.
[0075] The positioning block 311 can move synchronously with the cover 30 vertically. In the second position, the first positioning block 231 abuts against the positioning block 311, blocking its movement and thus buffering the movement of the cover 30. This prevents or reduces the rapid sliding or upward movement of the cover 30 due to gravity or improper operation, protecting the cover 30 and the contents of the storage space 21 from impact damage.
[0076] The vertical movement of the positioning block 311 can cause the first positioning block 231 located in the second position to rotate, moving the first positioning block 231 away from the second position and thus disengaging it from the positioning block 311. This allows the first positioning block 231 in the second position to slow down the movement of the positioning block 311 while also avoiding affecting the vertical movement of the cover 30.
[0077] Optionally, when the cover 30 moves downward, the positioning block 311 can drive the first positioning block 231 to rotate away from the first position from the second position; when the cover 30 moves upward, the positioning block 311 can drive the first positioning block 231 to rotate from the second position toward the first position.
[0078] As the cover 30 moves downwards from the hovering position toward the open position, the positioning block 311 moves downwards synchronously with the cover 30. When the positioning block 311 moves to abut against the first positioning block 231 located in the second position, the first positioning block 231's resistance to the positioning block 311 slows down the downward speed of the cover 30. As the cover 30 continues to move downwards, the positioning block 311 can cause the first positioning block 231 to rotate downwards away from the first position, allowing the cover 30 to move smoothly toward the open position. Then, under the magnetic attraction of the first and second magnetic components, the first positioning block 231 can automatically reset to the second position.
[0079] As the lid 30 moves from the open position toward the suspended position, the positioning block 311 moves upward synchronously with the lid 30. When the positioning block 311 moves to abut against the first positioning block 231 located in the second position, the first positioning block 231's resistance to the positioning block 311 slows down the upward movement of the lid 30. As the lid 30 continues to move upward, the positioning block 311 drives the first positioning block 231 to rotate upward toward the first position, allowing the lid 30 to move smoothly toward the suspended position. After the first positioning block 231 reaches the first position, the positioning block 311 engages with the first positioning block 231, positioning the lid 30 in the suspended position. The positioning block 311's vertical upward or downward movement drives the rotation of the first positioning block 231, thus allowing the lid 30 to be positioned in the suspended position by pushing it upward, improving the ease of opening the storage space 21 and making it easy to adjust the open state of the storage space 21. The cover 30 continues to move upward from the hovering position toward the closed position. The positioning block 311 can disengage from the first positioning block 231, allowing the cover 30 to move smoothly to the closed position. Then, under the magnetic attraction of the first and second magnetic components, the first positioning block 231 can automatically reset to the second position.
[0080] For example, combined Figure 6 As shown, the positioning and fitting block 311 includes a first abutting surface 314 and a second abutting surface 315. The first abutting surface 314 is located on the lower side of the positioning and fitting block 311. When the cover 30 moves from the suspended position to the open position, the first abutting surface 314 can abut against the first positioning block 231. The second abutting surface 315 is located on the upper side of the positioning and fitting block 311. When the cover 30 moves from the open position to the suspended position, the second abutting surface 315 can abut against the first positioning block 231.
[0081] The first positioning block 231 can rotate between the first position and the second position. When the second abutting surface 315 abuts against the first positioning block 231 located in the second position, the positioning mating block 311 can drive the first positioning block 231 away from the second position and rotate towards the first position, causing the cover 30 to move towards the suspended position. When the first abutting surface 314 abuts against the first positioning block 231 located in the second position, the positioning mating block 311 can also drive the first positioning block 231 away from the second position and rotate away from the first position, causing the cover 30 to move towards the open position.
[0082] Optionally, combined Figure 6 As shown, the first positioning mating surface 312, the second positioning mating surface 313, and the first abutting surface 314 of the positioning mating block 311 are arranged sequentially in the transverse direction away from the first positioning block 231, and the first positioning mating surface 312, the second positioning mating surface 313, and the first abutting surface 314 are connected in a stepped manner from top to bottom.
[0083] The stepped design allows the first positioning mating surface 312, the second positioning mating surface 313, and the first abutting surface 314 to function at different horizontal positions, effectively utilizing space. The stepped arrangement of the first positioning mating surface 312, the second positioning mating surface 313, and the first abutting surface 314 also provides better support and stability, with each surface supporting the adjacent surface, enhancing the stability of the positioning mating block 311 structure.
[0084] Optionally, the storage box assembly for the refrigerator also includes a reset member connected to the first positioning block 231, which is used to drive the first positioning block 231 to rotate toward the second position.
[0085] When in the second position, the first positioning block 231 can abut against the positioning mating block 311. The vertical movement of the positioning mating block 311 causes the first positioning block 231 to rotate away from the second position. After the positioning mating block 311 moves away from the first positioning block 231, the reset component can cause the first positioning block 231 to rotate towards the second position, resetting it to the second position. The reset component ensures that the first positioning block 231 automatically returns to the second position after buffering and blocking the positioning mating block 311, preparing for the next blocking action and improving the automation level of the operation.
[0086] Optionally, the reset element is a tension spring, with one end of the tension spring connected to the housing 20 and the other end of the tension spring connected to the first positioning block 231.
[0087] The tension spring provides a stable and reliable restoring force through elastic deformation, enabling the first positioning block 231 to be quickly pulled back to the second position.
[0088] Optionally, combined Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the box body 20 is also provided with a first limiting part 26, which cooperates with the cover body 30 to restrict the cover body 30 from moving laterally away from the storage space 21.
[0089] By engaging with the cover 30, the first limiting part 26 can restrict the cover 30 from moving laterally away from the storage space 21. Laterally refers to the direction perpendicular to the opening 22, such as... Figure 5As indicated by the arrow, the first limiting part 26 prevents the lid 30 from detaching laterally from the box body 20, allowing the lid 30 to move stably vertically. The first positioning part 23 includes a first positioning block 231. When the first positioning block 231 engages with the positioning mating block 311 in a first position, and the lid 30 is positioned in a suspended position, the first limiting part 26 provides support to the lid 30 towards the first positioning block 231, ensuring a stable engagement between the first positioning block 231 and the positioning mating block 311, thereby stably positioning the first positioning block 231 in the first position. The first limiting part 26, in conjunction with the lid 30, prevents the first positioning mating surface 312 and the second positioning mating surface 313 of the positioning mating block 311 from moving laterally away from the storage space 21, thus ensuring the positioning mating block 311 stably positions the first positioning block 231 in the first position.
[0090] Optionally, combined Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first limiting part 26 includes a first sliding groove 261 and a second sliding groove 262. Both the first sliding groove 261 and the second sliding groove 262 extend vertically and are located at opposite ends of the opening 22 in the lateral direction. The cover 30 is respectively embedded in the first sliding groove 261 and the second sliding groove 262 at both ends in the lateral direction, and the cover 30 can slide along the first sliding groove 261 and the second sliding groove 262.
[0091] A first groove 261 is located at the first end of the opening 22 along the lateral direction, and a second groove 262 is located at the second end of the opening 22 along the lateral direction, with both grooves extending vertically. The two ends of the cover 30 along the lateral direction can be respectively inserted into the first groove 261 and the second groove 262. The obstruction of the groove walls of the first groove 261 and the second groove 262 restricts the lateral movement of the cover 30 away from the storage space 21. The first groove 261 and the second groove 262 also have a guiding function, guiding the cover 30 to move stably and accurately vertically.
[0092] Optionally, combined Figure 11 and Figure 14 As shown, the box body 20 is also provided with a second limiting part 27, which cooperates with the cover body 30 to limit the vertical movement range of the cover body 30 relative to the box body 20.
[0093] The second limiting part 27 can prevent the cover 30 from moving excessively vertically and prevent the cover 30 from detaching from the cover 30 when moving upward or downward.
[0094] Optionally, combined Figure 11 As shown, the second limiting part 27 includes a limiting groove 271, which is located at the upper end of the box body 20. When the cover 30 moves upward from the closed position, it can be inserted into the limiting groove 271.
[0095] The limiting groove 271 provides a clear stopping point for the vertical upward movement range of the cover 30. When the cover 30 moves upward from the closed position, it can be engaged with the limiting groove 271, which can prevent the cover 30 from continuing to move upward, thereby preventing the cover 30 from detaching from the box 20.
[0096] Optionally, combined Figure 14 As shown, the second limiting part 27 also includes a stop block 272. The baffle is located at the lower end of the box body 20. When the cover 30 moves downward from the open position, the positioning and mating block 311 can abut against the stop block 272.
[0097] The stop block 272 provides a clear stopping point for the vertical downward movement of the cover 30. When the cover 30 moves downward from the open position, the positioning and mating block 311 can abut against the stop block 272, thereby preventing the cover 30 from continuing to move downward and detaching from the box body 20.
[0098] Optionally, combined Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 13 As shown, the box body 20 is also provided with a second positioning part 28 and a third positioning part 29. The positioning mating part 31 cooperates with the second positioning part 28 to position the cover 30 in the closed position, and the positioning mating part 31 cooperates with the third positioning part 29 to position the cover 30 in the open position.
[0099] During the vertical downward movement of the cover 30, it successively passes through a closed position, a hovering position, and an open position. The positioning fitting part 31 engages with the second positioning part 28 to position the cover 30 in the closed position; the positioning fitting part 31 engages with the first positioning part 23 to position the cover 30 in the hovering position; and the positioning fitting part 31 engages with the third positioning part 29 to position the cover 30 in the open position. The second positioning part 28, the first positioning part 23, and the third positioning part 29 are arranged vertically at intervals. Under the influence of gravity, the cover 30 automatically slides down, and the positioning fitting part 31 can engage with the vertically spaced second positioning part 28, the first positioning part 23, and the third positioning part 29 respectively, thereby allowing the cover 30 to be positioned in any of the closed, hovering, and closed positions.
[0100] The second positioning part 28 and the third positioning part 29 adopt the same structural design as the first positioning part 23, and the cooperation relationship between the second positioning part 28 and the third positioning part 29 and the positioning mating part 31 adopts the same cooperation relationship as that between the first positioning part 23 and the positioning mating part 31. Figure 11As shown, the second positioning part 28 includes a second positioning block 281. The structure of the second positioning block 281 is the same as that of the first positioning block 231. The second positioning block 281 cooperates with the positioning mating block 311 to position the cover 30 in the closed position. Figure 14 As shown, the third positioning part 29 includes a third positioning block 291. The structure of the third positioning block 291 is the same as that of the third positioning block 292. The third positioning block 291 cooperates with the positioning mating block 311 to position the cover 30 in the open position. This enables precise and stable positioning of the cover 30 in the closed and open positions.
[0101] Both the second positioning block 281 and the third positioning block 291 are rotatably connected to the box body 20. Both blocks can rotate between a position engaging with the positioning mating block 311 and a position disengaging from it. The second positioning block 281 engaging with the positioning mating block 311 positions the lid 30 in the closed position. The third positioning block 291 engaging with the positioning mating block 311 positions the lid 30 in the open position. Both blocks can also be positioned against the positioning mating block 311 through magnetic attraction with the box body 20.
[0102] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cover 30 is also provided with a handle 32, which is located on the side of the cover 30 away from the storage space 21.
[0103] By providing a handle 32 on the side of the cover 30 away from the storage space 21, an easy gripping and operating point is provided, making it more convenient for the user to operate the cover 30.
[0104] This disclosure provides a refrigerator, including a door 10 and a storage box assembly for the refrigerator as described in any of the above-disclosed embodiments, the storage box assembly being disposed inside the door 10.
[0105] The refrigerator provided in this disclosure includes the storage box assembly for a refrigerator as described in any of the above-disclosed embodiments, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of the storage box assembly for a refrigerator as described in any of the above-disclosed embodiments. This not only improves the storage efficiency of the refrigerator door 10, but also enhances the overall functionality and aesthetics of the refrigerator, providing users with a more convenient and practical storage option.
[0106] The storage box assembly for refrigerators provided in this application can also be applied to other refrigeration equipment and furniture equipment, such as wine cabinets, cupboards, and display cases.
[0107] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A storage box assembly for a refrigerator, characterized by, The refrigerator comprises a door body, and the storage box assembly comprises: a box body configured with a storage space, the box body being provided with an opening and adapted to be arranged on the inner side of the door body; a cover body arranged on the opening and capable of moving along the vertical direction relative to the opening between an open position for opening the storage space and a closed position for closing the storage space; wherein the box body is provided with a first positioning portion, the cover body is provided with a positioning matching portion, and the first positioning portion and the positioning matching portion are matched to enable the cover body to be positioned at a hovering position between the open position and the closed position.
2. The storage box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning matching portion comprises a positioning matching block, and the first positioning portion comprises: a first positioning block rotationally connected to the box body through a rotating shaft, the first positioning block being capable of rotating between a first position and a second position; wherein, at the first position, the first positioning block is matched with the positioning matching block to enable the cover body to be positioned at the hovering position; and at the second position, the first positioning block is disengaged from the positioning matching block to enable the cover body to move relative to the box body.
3. The storage box assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein the first positioning block comprises non-collinear first and second positioning faces; the positioning matching block comprises: a first positioning matching face corresponding to the first positioning face, the first positioning face being matched with the first positioning matching face at the first position of the first positioning block to limit the movement of the first positioning block along the vertical direction of the first positioning matching face; a second positioning matching face corresponding to the second positioning face, the second positioning face being matched with the second positioning matching face at the first position of the first positioning block to limit the movement of the first positioning block along the vertical direction of the second positioning matching face.
4. The storage box assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein the box body is provided with a first magnetic member, the first positioning block is provided with a second magnetic member, and the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are attracted to each other to enable the first positioning block to be positioned at the second position.
5. The storage box assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein the first positioning block is capable of abutting against the positioning matching block at the second position, and the vertical movement of the positioning matching block can drive the first positioning block to rotate away from the second position. 6.The storage box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein further comprising: a reset member connected to the first positioning block and used to drive the first positioning block to rotate towards the second position.
7. The storage box assembly for the refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the box body is further provided with a first limiting portion matched with the cover body to limit the movement of the cover body away from the storage space along the horizontal direction; and / or the box body is further provided with a second limiting portion matched with the cover body to limit the movement range of the cover body relative to the box body along the vertical direction.
8. The storage box assembly for the refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the box body is further provided with a second positioning portion and a third positioning portion, the positioning matching portion and the second positioning portion are matched to enable the cover body to be positioned at the closed position, and the positioning matching portion and the third positioning portion are matched to enable the cover body to be positioned at the open position.
9. The storage box assembly for the refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cover body is further provided with a handle portion arranged on the side of the cover body away from the storage space.
10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: comprising: a door body; The storage box assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is provided inside the door body.