Refrigerator

Abstract

The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, a door body, a water tank and a water outlet device, the refrigerator body is provided with a storage chamber, the door body is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body and arranged in the storage chamber, the water tank is used for storing water, the water outlet device is arranged in the storage chamber, a water storage component is connected to the water tank, and the water tank is used for providing water for the water storage component. The water storage component is provided with a water outlet part for discharging water, the switch assembly is arranged on the water storage component, and the switch assembly is used for opening or closing the water outlet part. By the adoption of the scheme, water can be rapidly taken through the water outlet device, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to refrigeration technical field especially relates to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] The refrigerator is a kind of household appliance for storing and keeping food and other articles low temperature.With the development of refrigerator technology, in order to facilitate the realization of the needs of user drinking ice water, there is already refrigerator on the market that expands the water function.

[0003] In the related art, in order to realize the water function of the refrigerator, a water tank and a water taking switch are usually arranged on the refrigerator, the water tank is arranged in the storage compartment of the refrigerator body, the water tank is supplied with water by an external water source and stores water, the refrigerator can reduce the temperature of the water stored in the water tank, so that the water in the water tank becomes ice water (or cold water), the water taking switch is connected with the water tank through a water pipe, and ice water can be obtained from the water tank by opening the water taking switch.

[0004] However, when using such a refrigerator, the user is limited by the diameter of the water pipe, the specification of the valve on the water pipe and the like, resulting in slow water taking speed, which affects the user's experience. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model embodiment discloses a refrigerator with water function, which can realize fast water taking and improve user's experience.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model discloses a refrigerator, which comprises:

[0007] A refrigerator body, wherein the refrigerator body has a storage compartment;

[0008] A door body, wherein the door body is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body;

[0009] A water tank, wherein the water tank is arranged in the storage compartment and used for storing water;

[0010] The refrigerator further comprises:

[0011] A water outlet device, wherein the water outlet device is arranged in the storage compartment;

[0012] The water outlet device comprises:

[0013] A water storage component, wherein the water storage component is connected to the water tank, the water tank is used for providing water to the water storage component, and the water storage component is provided with a water outlet part for water outlet; and

[0014] A switch assembly, wherein the switch assembly is arranged in the water storage component, and the switch assembly is used for opening or closing the water outlet part.

[0015] The refrigerator of the present application, the cabinet is the main part of the refrigerator, the storage room of the cabinet can be used to store food, drinks or medicines and the like in a refrigeration state or a freezing state, the door body can rotate relative to the cabinet to open or close the opening of the storage room, the refrigerator can reduce the temperature of the water stored in the water tank, so that the water in the water tank becomes ice water (or cold water). By setting the water storage component and the switch assembly, the water tank can provide cold water to the water storage component, the water storage component can store a certain amount of cold water in advance, when the user needs to take water, the switch assembly can open the water outlet of the water storage component, the pre-stored water in the water storage component can flow out directly from the water outlet, and the water taking from the water storage component is not limited by the diameter of the water pipe, the specification of the valve on the water pipe and the like, so that fast water taking is realized, and the use experience of the user is improved.

[0016] As an optional implementation, the water storage component is at least partially inclined downward along the height direction of the cabinet.

[0017] By making the water storage component at least partially inclined downward, when the switch assembly opens the water outlet of the water storage component, the pre-stored water in the storage component can flow out quickly from the water storage component under the action of gravity, and the water taking efficiency of the user is improved.

[0018] As an optional implementation, the water storage component has opposite first and second ends, the second end is located above the first end in the height direction of the cabinet, the second end is connected to the water tank, the first end is provided with the water outlet, and the switch assembly is arranged at the first end.

[0019] By making the second end of the water storage component located above the first end, and the first end provided with the water outlet, when the switch assembly opens the water outlet of the water storage component, the pre-stored water in the storage component can flow out more quickly from the water storage component under the action of gravity, and the water taking efficiency of the user is further improved.

[0020] As an optional implementation, the switch assembly includes a rotating component, the rotating component is rotatably arranged on the water storage component to open or block the water outlet.

[0021] By setting the rotating component, the user can open or block the water outlet by rotating the rotating component, which is simple and convenient to operate, and is convenient for the user to realize water taking and stopping.

[0022] As an optional implementation, the water outlet has a first through hole and a second through hole in communication with the first through hole.

[0023] The water storage component has:

[0024] a water storage space;

[0025] An upper surface provided with a third through hole communicating with the water storage space;

[0026] A lower surface oppositely arranged with the upper surface along the height direction of the box body, the lower surface provided with the second through hole communicating with the first through hole and the water storage space, the water storage space provided with a surrounding portion arranged around the second through hole, the surrounding portion circumferentially formed with the first through hole;

[0027] The rotating component comprises:

[0028] A main body portion rotatably arranged in the third through hole;

[0029] A blocking portion connected to the main body portion and located in the water storage space, the blocking portion extending along the axial direction of the main body portion and forming a water passing space with the main body portion in the circumferential direction;

[0030] The main body portion is rotatable relative to the water storage component to switch between an open state and a closed state;

[0031] In the open state, the water passing space at least partially corresponds to the first through hole, so that the first through hole communicates with the second through hole;

[0032] In the closed state, the blocking portion corresponds to the first through hole and blocks the first through hole, so as to cut off the communication between the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0033] By arranging the second through hole on the lower surface of the water storage component, the water in the water storage space can flow out of the second through hole under the action of gravity. By arranging the surrounding portion around the second through hole and forming the first through hole in the circumferential direction of the surrounding portion, the first through hole and the second through hole jointly form a water outlet portion, and the second through hole can realize communication with the water storage space only through the first through hole. When the first through hole is not blocked, the second through hole communicates with the water storage space through the first through hole, at this time the water in the water storage space can flow out of the second through hole, that is, at this time the water outlet portion is in an open state, when the first through hole is blocked, the first through hole is disconnected from the water storage space, at this time the water in the water storage space will not flow out of the second through hole, that is, at this time the water outlet portion is in a closed state. By arranging the third through hole on the upper surface of the water storage component, the third through hole can be used for rotatably connecting the main body portion, and the main body portion is exposed on the upper surface of the water storage component, which is convenient for the user to operate the rotating component.

[0034] It can be seen that by arranging the main body part and the blocking part, the main body part is exposed on the upper surface of the water storage part from the third through hole, facilitating the user to operate the rotating part, the main body part can rotate around its own axial direction relative to the third through hole, driving the blocking part to rotate around the axial direction of the main body part, so as to realize the switching between the open state and the closed state. When the blocking part is away from the first through hole, that is, the water passing space at least partially corresponds to the first through hole, the first through hole is not blocked, at this time, the water in the water storage space can flow out through the second through hole, that is, at this time, the water outlet part is in the open state. When the blocking part is towards the first through hole, that is, the water passing space is away from the first through hole, the first through hole is blocked, the first through hole is disconnected with the water storage space, at this time, the water in the water storage space will not flow out from the second through hole, that is, at this time, the water outlet part is in the closed state. By adopting such a design of the water storage part and the rotating part, the rotating part itself realizes the rotating connection with the water storage part, realizes the blocking or opening of the first through hole of the water outlet part, and can also be used for the user to operate, one part realizes multiple functions, so that the structure of the water outlet device is relatively simple, the assembly difficulty of the water outlet device is reduced, and the production cost of the water outlet device is also reduced.

[0035] As an optional embodiment, the main body part is provided with a first clamping part, the first clamping part is arranged to extend along the circumferential direction of the main body part, the inner wall surface of the third through hole is provided with a second clamping part, the second clamping part is arranged to extend along the circumferential direction of the inner wall surface of the third through hole, and the first clamping part is clamped and connected to the second clamping part to fix the main body part along the axial direction of the main body part relative to the water storage part.

[0036] By arranging the first clamping part and the second clamping part, the main body part can rotate relative to the water storage part while being fixed in the axial direction relative to the water storage part, so as to avoid displacement or even falling off of the rotating part relative to the water storage part during use.

[0037] As an optional embodiment, the upper surface of the water storage part is further provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is communicated with the third through hole.

[0038] The main body part is provided with a first sliding groove, the first sliding groove extends along the radial direction of the main body part, the switch assembly further includes a clamping piece, the clamping piece is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove, and the clamping piece has a locking state and an unlocking state.

[0039] In the locking state, the clamping piece is clamped and connected to the clamping groove.

[0040] In the unlocking state, the clamping piece is separated from the clamping groove.

[0041] By setting the clamping member, the clamping member can slide relative to the first sliding groove on the main body part. In the locked state, the clamping member is clamped and connected to the clamping groove. At this time, the main body part cannot rotate relative to the water storage part around its own axis, avoiding the situation that the user accidentally touches the rotating part and causes the water outlet part to be opened, resulting in water waste. In the unlocked state, the clamping member is separated from the clamping groove. At this time, the main body part can rotate relative to the water storage part around its own axis. The user can rotate the main body part to open the water outlet part and realize the water taking function.

[0042] As an optional implementation, the switch assembly further includes an elastic member. One end of the elastic member is connected to the wall surface of the first sliding groove, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the clamping member. The elastic member is used to provide an elastic restoring force to make the clamping member recover to the locked state from the unlocked state.

[0043] By setting the elastic member, when the user makes the clamping member separate from the clamping groove, that is, the clamping member is in the unlocked state, the elastic member is compressed. After the user releases the clamping member, the elastic member can provide an elastic restoring force for the clamping member, so that the clamping member slides to be clamped and connected to the clamping groove, that is, the clamping member recovers to the locked state. The automatic locking function of the clamping member is realized. After the user takes water, the user does not need to manually recover the clamping member to the locked state, which is convenient for the user to use the water outlet device and improves the user experience. In addition, the elastic member can keep the clamping member in the locked state, avoiding the situation that the clamping member changes from the locked state to the unlocked state when the user accidentally touches the clamping member.

[0044] As an optional implementation, the wall surface of the first sliding groove is provided with a first protruding part, and one end of the elastic member is connected to the first protruding part.

[0045] The clamping member includes a main body plate and a limiting plate connected to one end of the main body plate. The main body plate is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove. The main body plate is provided with a groove at one end facing the limiting plate. The first protruding part is located in the groove. The other end of the elastic member is connected to the wall surface of the groove. When the main body plate is clamped and connected to the clamping groove, the limiting plate abuts against one side of the first protruding part away from the elastic member.

[0046] By providing the first protruding part on the wall surface of the first sliding groove, the first protruding part can be used to install the elastic member. By setting the main body plate and the limiting plate, the main body plate is provided with a groove at one end facing the limiting plate. The groove can avoid the first protruding part and can accommodate the elastic member. When the main body plate slides relative to the first sliding groove to be clamped and connected to the clamping groove, the limiting plate abuts against the first protruding part. The limiting plate and the first protruding part can limit the sliding of the main body plate relative to the first sliding groove, avoiding the main body plate from falling out of the first sliding groove.

[0047] As an optional implementation, the limiting plate is arranged to extend along the lower surface towards the upper surface, the main body part is provided with a second protruding part protruding along the lower surface towards the upper surface, and the second protruding part is located at one side of the first sliding groove.

[0048] When the user needs to change the clamping member from the locked state to the unlocked state, the user can press the second protruding part and the limiting plate by two fingers (for example, the thumb and the index finger) respectively, so that the clamping member slides relative to the first sliding groove, which can facilitate the change of the clamping member from the locked state to the unlocked state. Moreover, the limiting plate not only facilitates the user operation, but also limits the main body plate, thereby achieving the structural reuse of the limiting plate and simplifying the structural design of the water outlet device. In addition, the second protruding part can also limit the sliding of the main body plate relative to the first sliding groove together with the limiting plate, thereby avoiding the damage of the elastic member caused by excessive compression when the clamping member changes from the locked state to the unlocked state. The second protruding part also achieves the structural reuse and simplifies the structural design of the water outlet device.

[0049] As an optional implementation, the wall surface of the first sliding groove is provided with a first buckling part.

[0050] The switch assembly further comprises a cover member, the cover member is provided with a second buckling part, the second buckling part is buckled and connected to the first buckling part, so that the cover member covers the main body plate and avoids the limiting plate.

[0051] By arranging the cover member, the cover member can cover the main body plate and avoid the limiting plate. The cover member can cover the main body plate without affecting the sliding of the main body plate relative to the first sliding groove, and also does not block the limiting plate, thereby facilitating the user to press the second protruding part and the limiting plate.

[0052] As an optional implementation, the refrigerator further comprises a valve, the valve is connected to the water tank and the water storage component.

[0053] The water outlet device further comprises:

[0054] A detection assembly is arranged in the water storage component, the detection assembly is used to detect the water level in the water storage component, and the valve is used to control the water tank and the water storage component to be connected or disconnected according to the water level detected by the detection assembly.

[0055] The valve is used for controlling the connection and disconnection of the water tank and the water storage component. When the valve is opened, the water tank is connected with the water storage component, so that the water in the water tank can flow to the water storage component through the water pipe to realize water supply to the water storage component. When the valve is closed, the water tank is disconnected with the water storage component. When the detection assembly detects that the water level in the water storage component is insufficient, the valve controls the water tank to be connected with the water storage component, so that the water tank can supply water to the water storage component. When the detection assembly detects that the water level in the water storage component is sufficient, the valve controls the water tank to be disconnected with the water storage component, so that the water tank cannot supply water to the water storage component, thereby effectively improving the automation degree of the water outlet device.

[0056] As an optional implementation, the water storage component is provided with a second chute;

[0057] The detection assembly comprises:

[0058] An infrared sensor is arranged in the water storage component.

[0059] A floating member is slidably arranged in the second chute. The floating member is configured to float according to the water level in the water storage component. The infrared sensor is used for detecting the position of the floating member. The valve is used for controlling the water tank to be connected or disconnected with the water storage component according to the position of the floating member detected by the infrared sensor.

[0060] By arranging the floating member, the floating member can float in the water storage space of the water storage component according to the water level in the water storage space. When the water level in the water storage space rises, the height of the floating member also rises. When the water level in the water storage space falls, the height of the floating member also falls. The second chute can guide the floating member. The infrared sensor can detect the position of the floating member. When the infrared sensor detects that the position of the floating member is low, it indicates that the water level in the water storage component is insufficient. The valve controls the water tank to be connected with the water storage component, so that the water tank can supply water to the water storage component. When the infrared sensor detects that the position of the floating member is high, it indicates that the detection assembly detects that the water level in the water storage component is sufficient. The valve controls the water tank to be disconnected with the water storage component, so that the water tank cannot supply water to the water storage component.

[0061] As an optional implementation, the water storage component has a water storage space. The mounting portion is arranged in the water storage space. The mounting portion and the wall surface of the water storage space form the second chute.

[0062] The two sides of the water storage component are provided with a first mounting position and a second mounting position. The two sides of the water storage component are also respectively provided with a fourth through hole and a fifth through hole connected with the water storage space.

[0063] The infrared sensor comprises:

[0064] A transmitter is arranged in the first mounting position.

[0065] A receiver is arranged at the second mounting position, the transmitter is configured to transmit infrared light to the receiver through the fourth through hole and the fifth through hole, and the receiver is configured to receive the infrared light transmitted by the transmitter.

[0066] By arranging the mounting portion, the mounting portion can limit and guide the floating member, avoid the floating member from drifting randomly in the water storage space, and make the floating member mainly move in the height direction. The first mounting position and the second mounting position arranged on the two sides of the water storage component can provide mounting space for the transmitter and the receiver. The fourth through hole and the fifth through hole communicating with the water storage space are arranged on the two sides of the water storage component, respectively. The transmitter of the infrared sensor can also transmit infrared light to the receiver through the fourth through hole and the fifth through hole. When the receiver receives the infrared light transmitted by the transmitter, the floating member does not block the infrared light at this time, which indicates that the position of the floating member is low (the height of the floating member is lower than the height of the fourth through hole and the fifth through hole), that is, the water level in the water storage component is insufficient. The valve controls the water tank to be communicated with the water storage component, so that the water tank can supply water to the water storage component. When the receiver does not receive the infrared light transmitted by the transmitter, the floating member has blocked the infrared light at this time, which indicates that the position of the floating member is high (the height of the floating member is higher than the height of the fourth through hole and the fifth through hole), that is, the water level in the water storage component is sufficient. The valve controls the water tank to be disconnected from the water storage component, so that the water tank does not supply water to the water storage component.

[0067] As an optional implementation, the cabinet has a rear wall facing away from the door body and a side wall adjacent to the rear wall;

[0068] The water tank is arranged on the rear wall, and the water storage component is arranged on the side wall.

[0069] On the one hand, by arranging the water tank on the rear wall, the water tank can be conveniently concealed, and the water tank can be conveniently communicated with an external water source (an interface for communicating with the external water source is usually arranged on the back of the cabinet, and arranging the water tank on the rear wall can make the water tank relatively close to the interface, which is beneficial to simplify the pipeline design between the water tank and the interface). On the other hand, by arranging the water storage component on the side wall, the water storage component can be arranged relatively close to the opening of the storage compartment. After the user opens the door body, the user can conveniently take water from the water storage component, and meanwhile, the arrangement of the water storage component can reduce the influence on the user to take and place other articles in the storage compartment.

[0070] As an optional implementation, the capacity of the water storage component is less than the capacity of the water tank.

[0071] On one hand, the capacity of the water storage component is small, that is, the water stored in the water storage component can match the amount of water required by the user at one time, and the capacity of the water storage component can be approximately equal to the capacity of a cup of water, so that the water storage component can meet the requirement of the user for quickly taking water, and the space occupied by the water storage component in the storage compartment can be reduced. On the other hand, the capacity of the water tank is large, so that more water can be stored in the water tank and refrigerated in the storage compartment, that is, the water stored in the water tank can meet the requirement of the user for taking water multiple times in a short time.

[0072] As an optional implementation, the water storage component is configured in a strip shape extending from the rear wall of the water tank to the direction of the door body.

[0073] While ensuring that the water storage component has a certain capacity, the volume of the water storage component in the height direction and the width direction of the tank body can be reduced, that is, the area of the opening of the storage compartment occupied by the water storage component can be reduced, and the setting of the water storage component can further reduce the influence on the user taking and placing other articles in the storage compartment, and the effective space of the storage compartment (the effective space refers to the part not occupied by the water storage component in the plane of the opening of the storage compartment, that is, the space for facilitating the user to take and place articles) can be improved.

[0074] As an optional implementation, the refrigerator further comprises a shielding member arranged in the storage compartment to divide the storage compartment into a first space and a second space along the thickness direction of the tank body, and the first space is closer to the door body than the second space, the water storage component is located in the first space, and the water tank is located in the second space.

[0075] By arranging the shielding member, the shielding member can divide the storage compartment into the first space and the second space, the water storage component is located in the first space, the user can take water conveniently, and the water tank is located in the second space, so that the water tank is arranged in a hidden manner, and the simplicity and the aesthetic appearance of the refrigerator after the door body is opened can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0076] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required in the embodiments will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of these drawings.

[0077] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0078] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator (the door body is hidden) according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0079] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a water outlet device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0080] Figure 4 FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the water outlet device according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0081] Figure 5 FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the refrigerator of FIG. 1 in the A-A direction; Figure 1

[0082] Figure 6 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another example of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application (door body hidden);

[0083] Figure 7 FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the refrigerator of FIG. 4 in the A-A direction; Figure 1

[0084] Figure 8 FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the water outlet device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0085] Figure 9 FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the C portion of the water outlet device of FIG. 6; Figure 8

[0086] Figure 10 FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the water outlet device of FIG. 6 in the B-B direction; Figure 3

[0087] FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the E portion of the water outlet device of FIG. 6; Figure 11 Figure 10 FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a switch assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0088] Figure 12 FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the D portion of the water outlet device of FIG. 6.

[0089] Figure 13 Figure 8 FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0090] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0091] 1. Refrigerator

[0092] 10. Cabinet; 100, storage compartment; 100a, refrigeration chamber; 1002, first space; 1003, second space; 100b, freezing chamber; 1000, rear wall; 1001, side wall

[0093] 11. Door body

[0094] 12. Water tank

[0095] 13. Water outlet device ​​​​​

[0096] 130, water storage component; 1300, first end; 1301, second end; 1302, water outlet; 1302a, first through hole; 1302b, second through hole; 1303, water storage space; 1303a, surrounding part; 1303b, second chute; 1303c, mounting part; 1304, upper surface; 1304a, third through hole; 1304b, second clamping part; 1304c, clamping groove; 1304d, sixth through hole; 1305, lower surface; 1306, flow guide part; 1306a, flow guide hole; 1307, first mounting position; 1307a, fourth through hole; 1308, second mounting position; 1308a, fifth through hole; 1309, cover plate;

[0097] 131, switch assembly; 1310, rotating component; 1310a, main body part; 13100, first clamping part; 13101, first chute; 13102, first protruding part; 13103, second protruding part; 13104, first buckling part; 1310b, blocking part; 1310c, water passing space; 1311, clamping piece; 1311a, main body plate; 1311b, limiting plate; 1311c, groove; 1312, covering piece; 13120, second buckling part;

[0098] 132, detection assembly; 1320, infrared sensor; 1320a, receiver; 1320b, transmitter; 1321, floating piece;

[0099] 14, valve;

[0100] 15, water pipe;

[0101] 16, ice making device;

[0102] 17, shielding piece;

[0103] X, height direction; Y, width direction; Z, thickness direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0104] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0105] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and drawings.

[0106] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The refrigerator 1 disclosed in the first aspect of the embodiments of the present application comprises a cabinet 10 and a door body 11. The cabinet 10 has a storage chamber 100, and the door body 11 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 10 and arranged in the storage chamber 100.

[0107] Specifically, the storage chamber 100 is generally divided into a refrigeration compartment 100a and a freezing compartment 100b, and can also be divided into chambers with special functions, for example, a chamber for storing vegetables and fruits is arranged in the refrigeration compartment 100a. The refrigeration compartment 100a can be kept at a temperature interval of about 4°C to store food, drinks or medicines and the like in a refrigeration state. The freezing compartment 100b can be kept at a temperature interval of about -18°C to store food, drinks or medicines and the like in a freezing state.

[0108] The storage chamber 100 has an opening, and the door body 11 is rotatable relative to the cabinet 10 to open or close the opening of the storage chamber 100.

[0109] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 1 further comprises a water tank 12 arranged in the storage chamber 100, and the water tank 12 is used to store water. The refrigerator 1 can reduce the temperature of the water stored in the water tank 12, so that the water in the water tank 12 becomes ice water (or cold water).

[0110] In the embodiments, the water tank 12 can be arranged in the refrigeration compartment 100a of the storage chamber, and the water tank 12 can be in communication with an external water source to provide water to the water tank 12 through the external water source.

[0111] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the refrigerator 1 further comprises a water outlet device 13 arranged in the storage chamber 100. The water outlet device 13 comprises a water storage component 130 and a switch assembly 131. The water storage component 130 is connected to the water tank 12 and used to provide water to the water storage component 130. The water storage component 130 is provided with a water outlet 1302 for water outlet. The switch assembly 131 is arranged in the water storage component 130 and used to open or close the water outlet 1302 of the water storage component 130.

[0112] By adopting the refrigerator 1 of the embodiments of the present application, the water tank 12 can provide cold water stored in the water storage component 130 through the arrangement of the water storage component 130 and the switch assembly 131. The water storage component 130 can pre-store a certain amount of cold water. When the user needs to take water, the switch assembly 131 can be used to open the water outlet 1302 of the water storage component 130, and the pre-stored water in the water storage component 130 can flow out directly from the water outlet 1302. The water taking from the water storage component 130 is not limited by the diameter of the water pipe 15, the specification of the valve 14 on the water pipe 15 and the like, so that the fast water taking is realized, and the user experience is improved.

[0113] In addition, since the water tank 12 and the water storage component 130 are separately arranged, the positions of the water tank 12 and the water storage component 130 in the storage compartment 100 can be flexibly arranged. For example, the water storage component 130 can be arranged close to the opening of the storage compartment 100 to facilitate the user to take water from the water storage component 130, and the water tank 12 can be arranged away from the opening of the storage compartment 100 to facilitate the hidden arrangement of the water tank 12 and the connection of the water tank 12 with the external water source (the interface for connecting with the external water source is usually arranged on the back of the cabinet 10, and arranging the water tank 12 away from the opening of the storage compartment 100 can make the water tank 12 relatively close to the interface, which is beneficial to simplify the pipeline design between the water tank 12 and the interface).

[0114] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the refrigerator 1 further comprises a valve 14 and a water pipe 15, the water pipe 15 is connected between the water tank 12 and the water storage component 130, and the valve 14 is arranged on the water pipe 15. The valve 14 is used to control the connection and disconnection of the water tank 12 and the water storage component 130. When the valve 14 is opened, the water tank 12 and the water storage component 130 are connected, so that the water in the water tank 12 can flow to the water storage component 130 through the water pipe 15 to realize water supply to the water storage component 130. When the valve 14 is closed, the water tank 12 and the water storage component 130 are disconnected.

[0115] Optionally, the valve 14 can be an electromagnetic valve or a manual valve, which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not limited in the embodiment.

[0116] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 1 further comprises an ice making device 16, the ice making device 16 is arranged in the storage compartment 100, and the ice making device 16 is connected with the water tank 12. By arranging the ice making device 16, the ice making function of the refrigerator 1 can be realized, and the water tank 12 can supply water to the water storage component 130 and the ice making device 16 at the same time, which is beneficial to simplify the structure of the refrigerator 1.

[0117] In some embodiments, the cabinet 10 has a rear wall 1000 facing away from the door body 11 and a side wall 1001 adjacent to the rear wall 1000, the water tank 12 is arranged on the rear wall 1000, and the water storage component 130 is arranged on the side wall 1001.

[0118] In one aspect, by arranging the water tank 12 on the rear wall 1000, the water tank 12 can be conveniently concealed, and the water tank 12 can be conveniently connected to an external water source (the interface for connecting to the external water source is usually arranged on the back of the cabinet 10, and arranging the water tank 12 on the rear wall 1000 can make the water tank 12 relatively close to the interface, which is conducive to simplifying the pipeline design between the water tank 12 and the interface). On the other hand, arranging the water storage component 130 on the side wall 1001 can make the water storage component 130 relatively close to the opening of the storage compartment 100, so that the user can conveniently take water from the water storage component 130 after opening the door body 11, and at the same time, the arrangement of the water storage component 130 can reduce the influence on the user taking and placing other articles in the storage compartment 100.

[0119] In some embodiments, the capacity of the water storage component 130 is less than the capacity of the water tank 12.

[0120] In one aspect, the capacity of the water storage component 130 is relatively small, that is, the water stored in the water storage component 130 can match the amount of water that the user needs to take at one time, that is, the capacity of the water storage component 130 can be approximately equal to the capacity of a cup of water, which can meet the user's demand for quickly taking water, and at the same time, can reduce the space occupied by the water storage component 130 in the storage compartment 100. On the other hand, the capacity of the water tank 12 is relatively large, so that more water can be stored in the water tank 12 for refrigeration in the storage compartment, that is, the water stored in the water tank 12 can meet the user's demand for taking water multiple times in a short period of time.

[0121] For example, the capacity of the water storage component 130 can be 300ml, 400ml, or 500ml, and the capacity of the water tank 12 can be 1L, 1.5L, or 2L, which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not limited in the embodiment.

[0122] Optionally, the water storage component 130 can be a box-shaped structure or a tank-shaped structure, which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not limited in the embodiment.

[0123] In some embodiments, the water storage component 130 is configured to extend in a strip shape from the rear wall 1000 of the water tank 12 to the direction of the door body 11. That is, the water storage component 130 is configured to extend in a strip shape along the thickness direction Z of the cabinet 10.

[0124] In this way, while ensuring that the water storage component 130 has a certain capacity, the volume occupied by the water storage component 130 in the height direction X and the width direction Y of the cabinet 10 can be reduced, that is, the area occupied by the water storage component 130 on the opening of the storage compartment 100 can be reduced, the setting of the water storage component 130 can further reduce the influence on the user to take and place other articles in the storage compartment 100, and the effective space of the storage compartment 100 (the effective space refers to the part not occupied by the water storage component 130 in the plane of the opening of the storage compartment, that is, the space for facilitating the user to take and place articles) can be improved.

[0125] In some embodiments, the water storage component 130 is at least partially inclined downward along the height direction X of the cabinet 10.

[0126] By at least partially inclining the water storage component 130 downward, when the water outlet 1302 of the water storage component 130 is opened by the switch assembly 131, the water previously stored in the storage component can flow out of the water storage component under the action of gravity, which is beneficial to improve the water taking efficiency of the user.

[0127] Optionally, the at least partially inclined downward of the water storage component 130 can be that the entire storage component is inclined downward, that is, the entire storage component is inclined downward as a whole, or that part of the storage component is inclined downward, for example, part of the storage component is inclined downward, and the remaining part of the storage component is parallel to the horizontal plane, or the inner wall surface of the storage component is inclined downward, or the water outlet 1302 of the storage component is inclined downward, and the like.

[0128] In some embodiments, the water storage component 130 has opposite first and second ends 1300 and 1301, the second end 1301 is located above the first end 1300 in the height direction X of the cabinet 10, the second end 1301 is connected to the water tank 12, the first end 1300 is provided with the water outlet 1302, and the switch assembly 131 is arranged at the first end 1300.

[0129] By arranging the second end 1301 of the water storage component 130 above the first end 1300, and arranging the water outlet 1302 at the first end 1300, when the water outlet 1302 of the water storage component 130 is opened by the switch assembly 131, the water previously stored in the storage component can flow out of the water storage component more quickly under the action of gravity, which further improves the water taking efficiency of the user.

[0130] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7In some embodiments, the refrigerator 1 further comprises a shielding member 17 arranged in the storage compartment 100 to divide the storage compartment 100 into a first space 1002 and a second space 1003 along the thickness direction Z of the cabinet 10, and the first space 1002 is closer to the door body 11 than the second space 1003, the water storage component 130 is located in the first space 1002, and the water tank 12 is located in the second space 1003. In this embodiment, at least part of the valve 14 and the water pipe 15 are also arranged in the second space 1003.

[0131] By arranging the shielding member 17, the shielding member 17 can divide the storage compartment 100 into the first space 1002 and the second space 1003, the water storage component 130 is located in the first space 1002, which can facilitate the user to take water, and the water tank 12 is located in the second space 1003, so that the water tank 12 is hidden and arranged, which is beneficial to improve the simplicity and beauty of the appearance of the door body 11 of the refrigerator 1 after being opened.

[0132] Optionally, the shielding member 17 can be a plastic plate, a metal plate or a lamp plate, etc., which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not specifically limited in this embodiment. When the shielding member 17 is a lamp plate, the lamp plate can shield the water tank 12 while providing illumination for the storage compartment 100, so that the user can take the items in the storage compartment 100 in a dark environment, realizing the structural reuse of the lamp plate and simplifying the structural design of the refrigerator 1.

[0133] Optionally, the switch assembly 131 can open or close the water storage part through rotation, sliding, pressing or the like, which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0134] Please refer to Figure 8 In some embodiments, the switch assembly 131 comprises a rotating component 1310 rotatably arranged in the water storage component 130 to open or block the water outlet 1302.

[0135] By arranging the rotating component 1310, the user can open or block the water outlet 1302 by rotating the rotating component 1310, which is simple and convenient for the user to realize water taking and stopping.

[0136] Optionally, the rotating component 1310 can be a columnar structure or a spherical structure, etc., which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0137] Optionally, the water outlet 1302 can be composed of one or more through holes, which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0138] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9In some embodiments, the water outlet 1302 has a first through hole 1302a and a second through hole 1302b in communication with the first through hole 1302a. The water storage component 130 has a water storage space 1303, an upper surface 1304 and a lower surface 1305. The upper surface 1304 is provided with a third through hole 1304a in communication with the water storage space 1303. The lower surface 1305 is opposite to the upper surface 1304 along the height direction X of the box body 10 and is provided with the second through hole 1302b in communication with the first through hole 1302a and the water storage space 1303. The water storage space 1303 is provided with a surrounding portion 1303a surrounding the second through hole 1302b. The first through hole 1302a is formed in the circumferential direction of the surrounding portion 1303a.

[0139] The water in the water storage space 1303 can flow out of the second through hole 1302b under the action of gravity by arranging the second through hole 1302b on the lower surface 1305 of the water storage component 130. The surrounding portion 1303a is arranged around the second through hole 1302b, and the first through hole 1302a is formed in the circumferential direction of the surrounding portion 1303a. The first through hole 1302a and the second through hole 1302b together constitute the water outlet 1302. The second through hole 1302b can realize communication with the water storage space 1303 only through the first through hole 1302a. When the first through hole 1302a is not blocked, the second through hole 1302b is in communication with the water storage space 1303 through the first through hole 1302a. At this time, the water in the water storage space 1303 can flow out through the second through hole 1302b, that is, at this time, the water outlet 1302 is in an open state. When the first through hole 1302a is blocked, the first through hole 1302a is disconnected from the water storage space 1303. At this time, the water in the water storage space 1303 will not flow out of the second through hole 1302b, that is, at this time, the water outlet 1302 is in a closed state. The third through hole 1304a can be arranged on the upper surface 1304 of the water storage component 130 to rotatably connect the rotating component 1310 and expose the rotating component 1310 to the upper surface 1304 of the water storage component 130, thereby facilitating the user to operate the rotating component 1310.

[0140] Optionally, the surrounding portion 1303a can be integrally arranged with the water storage component 130, that is, the surrounding portion 1303a and the water storage component 130 are the same component, which can be realized by injection molding, casting or welding, etc. Alternatively, the surrounding portion 1303a can be arranged separately from the water storage component 130, for example, the surrounding portion 1303a can be an additional sealing ring or metal ring, etc. The specific arrangement can be selected according to the actual situation, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0141] Please refer to Figures 10 to 12In some embodiments, the rotating component 1310 comprises a main body portion 1310a and a blocking portion 1310b. The main body portion 1310a is rotatably arranged in the third through hole 1304a. The blocking portion 1310b is connected to the main body portion 1310a and located in the water storage space 1303. The blocking portion 1310b extends along the axial direction of the main body portion 1310a and forms a water passing space 1310c with the main body portion 1310a in the circumferential direction. The main body portion 1310a is rotatable relative to the water storage component 130 to switch between an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the water passing space 1310c at least partially corresponds to the first through hole 1302a, so that the first through hole 1302a and the second through hole 1302b are in communication. In the closed state, the blocking portion 1310b corresponds to the first through hole 1302a and blocks the first through hole 1302a, so as to cut off the communication between the first through hole 1302a and the second through hole 1302b.

[0142] By arranging the main body portion 1310a and the blocking portion 1310b, the main body portion 1310a is exposed on the upper surface 1304 of the water storage component 130 from the third through hole 1304a, which facilitates the user to operate the rotating component 1310. The main body portion 1310a is rotatable about its axial direction relative to the third through hole 1304a, which drives the blocking portion 1310b to rotate about the axial direction of the main body portion 1310a, thereby realizing the switching between the open state and the closed state. When the blocking portion 1310b is away from the first through hole 1302a, i.e., the water passing space 1310c at least partially corresponds to the first through hole 1302a, the first through hole 1302a is not blocked, and at this time, the water in the water storage space 1303 can flow out through the second through hole 1302b, i.e., at this time, the water outlet 1302 is in the open state. When the blocking portion 1310b is towards the first through hole 1302a, i.e., the water passing space 1310c is away from the first through hole 1302a, the first through hole 1302a is blocked, and the first through hole 1302a is disconnected from the water storage space 1303, at this time, the water in the water storage space 1303 will not flow out through the second through hole 1302b, i.e., at this time, the water outlet 1302 is in the closed state.

[0143] With such a design of the water storage component 130 and the rotating component 1310, the rotating component 1310 itself realizes the rotational connection with the water storage component 130, the blocking or opening of the first through hole 1302a of the water outlet 1302, and the operation by the user. One component realizes multiple functions, which makes the structure of the water outlet device 13 relatively simple, reduces the assembly difficulty of the water outlet device 13, and reduces the production cost of the water outlet device 13.

[0144] In the embodiment, the main body 1310a can be a cylindrical structure, the blocking part 1310b can be part of the main body 1310a, for example, the blocking part 1310b is a semi-cylindrical structure, the semi-cylindrical space between the blocking part 1310b and the main body 1310a is the water passing space 1310c, and the size of the blocking part 1310b can be set according to the size of the first through hole 1302a.

[0145] In other embodiments, the rotating part 1310 can also be a plate-shaped structure, the water outlet part 1302 is a second through hole 1302b provided on the lower surface 1305 of the water storage part 130, the rotating part 1310 is rotationally connected to the lower surface 1305 of the water storage part 130 through a rotating shaft, the axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the lower surface 1305, and the rotating part 1310 is parallel to the lower surface 1305 or at a certain angle by rotating around the rotating shaft, so as to block or open the second through hole 1302b, thereby achieving the functions of taking water and stopping taking water.

[0146] In other embodiments, the switch assembly 131 can also include a sliding part, the sliding part is a columnar structure, the water outlet part 1302 is a second through hole 1302b provided on the lower surface 1305 of the water storage part 130, the upper surface 1304 of the water storage part 130 is provided with a third through hole 1304a, and the sliding part is axially connected to the third through hole 1304a along the axis of the third through hole 1304a, and the axial sliding of the sliding part relative to the third through hole 1304a can block or open the second through hole 1302b, thereby achieving the functions of taking water and stopping taking water.

[0147] In some embodiments, the lower surface 1305 of the water storage part 130 is provided with a flow guide part 1306, the flow guide part 1306 is provided with a flow guide hole 1306a, and the flow guide hole 1306a is communicated with the second through hole 1302b.

[0148] By providing the flow guide part 1306, the flow guide hole 1306a of the flow guide part 1306 can guide the water flowing out of the second through hole 1302b, which is beneficial to the water flowing out of the second through hole 1302b to flow to the user's cup more accurately.

[0149] In the embodiment, the flow guide part 1306 is a ring-shaped structure matching the shape of the second through hole 1302b.

[0150] In some embodiments, the main body 1310a is provided with a first clamping portion 13100, the first clamping portion 13100 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the main body 1310a, the inner wall surface of the third through hole 1304a is provided with a second clamping portion 1304b, the second clamping portion 1304b is arranged along the circumferential direction of the inner wall surface of the third through hole 1304a, and the first clamping portion 13100 is clamped and connected to the second clamping portion 1304b to fix the main body 1310a along the axial direction of the main body 1310a relative to the water storage component 130.

[0151] By arranging the first clamping portion 13100 and the second clamping portion 1304b, the main body 1310a is fixed along the axial direction relative to the water storage component 130 while ensuring that the main body 1310a can rotate relative to the water storage component 130, thereby avoiding displacement or even falling off of the rotating component 1310 relative to the water storage component 130 during use.

[0152] Alternatively, one of the first clamping portion 13100 and the second clamping portion 1304b can be a circular annular protrusion, and the other can be a circular annular recess, which can be selected according to actual conditions and is not limited in the embodiment.

[0153] In some embodiments, the upper surface 1304 of the water storage component 130 is further provided with a clamping groove 1304c, and the clamping groove 1304c is communicated with the third through hole 1304a. The main body 1310a is provided with a first sliding groove 13101, and the first sliding groove 13101 extends along the radial direction of the main body 1310a. The switch assembly 131 further includes a clamping piece 1311, which is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove 13101, and the clamping piece 1311 has a locking state and an unlocking state. In the locking state, the clamping piece 1311 is clamped and connected to the clamping groove 1304c, and in the unlocking state, the clamping piece 1311 is separated from the clamping groove 1304c.

[0154] By arranging the clamping piece 1311, the clamping piece 1311 can slide relative to the first sliding groove 13101 on the main body 1310a. In the locking state, the clamping piece 1311 is clamped and connected to the clamping groove 1304c, so that the main body 1310a cannot rotate relative to the water storage component 130 around its own axial direction, thereby avoiding the situation that the user accidentally touches the rotating component 1310 and causes the water outlet 1302 to be opened and waste water. In the unlocking state, the clamping piece 1311 is separated from the clamping groove 1304c, so that the main body 1310a can rotate relative to the water storage component 130 around its own axial direction. The user can rotate the main body 1310a to open the water outlet 1302 and realize the water taking function.

[0155] Alternatively, the clamping piece 1311 can be a block structure or a plate structure, which can be selected according to actual conditions and is not limited in the embodiment.

[0156] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 131 further comprises an elastic member (not shown), one end of the elastic member is connected to the wall surface of the first sliding groove 13101, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the clamping member 1311. The elastic member is used to provide an elastic restoring force to make the clamping member 1311 recover from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0157] By arranging the elastic member, when the user makes the clamping member 1311 disengage from the clamping groove 1304c, that is, the clamping member 1311 is in the unlocked state, the elastic member is compressed. After the user releases the clamping member 1311, the elastic member can provide an elastic restoring force for the clamping member 1311, so that the clamping member 1311 slides to be clamped and connected to the clamping groove 1304c, that is, the clamping member 1311 recovers to the locked state. The automatic locking function of the clamping member 1311 is realized. After the user takes water, the user does not need to manually recover the clamping member 1311 to the locked state, which is convenient for the user to use the water outlet device 13 and improves the user experience. In addition, the elastic member can keep the clamping member 1311 in the locked state, so as to avoid the clamping member 1311 from changing from the locked state to the unlocked state when the user accidentally touches the clamping member 1311.

[0158] Optionally, the elastic member can be a spring or a spring sheet, which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not limited in the embodiment.

[0159] In some embodiments, the wall surface of the first sliding groove 13101 is provided with a first protruding portion 13102, and one end of the elastic member is connected to the first protruding portion 13102. The clamping member 1311 comprises a main plate 1311a and a limiting plate 1311b connected to one end of the main plate 1311a. The main plate 1311a is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove 13101. The main plate 1311a is provided with a groove 1311c at one end facing the limiting plate 1311b. The first protruding portion 13102 is located in the groove 1311c. The other end of the elastic member is connected to the wall surface of the groove 1311c. When the main plate 1311a is clamped and connected to the clamping groove 1304c, the limiting plate 1311b abuts against one side of the first protruding portion 13102 away from the elastic member.

[0160] The first protruding part 13102 can be used to install the elastic member. The main plate 1311a is provided with a groove 1311c at one end thereof facing the limiting plate 1311b. The groove 1311c can avoid the first protruding part 13102 and accommodate the elastic member. When the main plate 1311a is slid relative to the first sliding groove 13101 to be engaged and connected to the clamping groove 1304c, the limiting plate 1311b abuts against the first protruding part 13102. The limiting plate 1311b and the first protruding part 13102 can limit the sliding of the main plate 1311a relative to the first sliding groove 13101, and prevent the main plate 1311a from falling out of the first sliding groove 13101.

[0161] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 1311b extends along the lower surface 1305 towards the upper surface 1304. The main part 1310a is provided with a second protruding part 13103 along the lower surface 1305 towards the upper surface 1304. The second protruding part 13103 is located at one side of the first sliding groove 13101.

[0162] When the user needs to change the clamping member 1311 from the locked state to the unlocked state, the user can press the second protruding part 13103 and the limiting plate 1311b with two fingers (for example, the thumb and the index finger), so that the clamping member 1311 can slide relative to the first sliding groove 13101, and the clamping member 1311 can be easily changed from the locked state to the unlocked state. The limiting plate 1311b can facilitate user operation and limit the main plate 1311a, so that the structure of the limiting plate 1311b is reused, and the structure design of the water outlet device 13 is simplified. In addition, the second protruding part 13103 can limit the sliding of the main plate 1311a relative to the first sliding groove 13101 together with the limiting plate 1311b, so that the elastic member is not damaged when the clamping member 1311 is changed from the locked state to the unlocked state. The second protruding part 13103 also achieves structure reuse and simplifies the structure design of the water outlet device 13.

[0163] In some embodiments, the wall surface of the first sliding groove 13101 is provided with a first buckling part 13104. The switch assembly 131 further includes a cover member 1312. The cover member 1312 is provided with a second buckling part 13120. The second buckling part 13120 is engaged and connected to the first buckling part 13104, so that the cover member 1312 covers the main plate 1311a and avoids the limiting plate 1311b.

[0164] By setting the cover piece 1312, the cover piece 1312 can cover the main body plate 1311a and avoid the limiting plate 1311b. The cover piece 1312 can cover the main body plate 1311a, avoid the main body plate 1311a from falling off from the first sliding groove 13101, and will not affect the sliding of the main body plate 1311a relative to the first sliding groove 13101, and will not block the limiting plate 1311b, so as to facilitate the user to press the second protruding part 13103 and the limiting plate 1311b.

[0165] Optionally, the cover piece 1312 can be a plate structure or a block structure, etc. The specific selection can be made according to the actual situation, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0166] Optionally, one of the first buckling part 13104 and the second buckling part 13120 can be a protrusion, and the other can be a recess. The specific selection can be made according to the actual situation, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0167] Please refer to Figure 13 In some embodiments, the water outlet device 13 further comprises a detection assembly 132, which is arranged in the water storage component 130. The detection assembly 132 is used to detect the water level in the water storage component 130. The valve 14 is used to control the water tank 12 to be connected or disconnected with the water storage component 130 according to the water level detected by the detection assembly 132.

[0168] When the detection assembly 132 detects that the water level in the water storage component 130 is insufficient, the valve 14 controls the water tank 12 to be connected with the water storage component 130, so that the water tank 12 can supply water to the water storage component 130. When the detection assembly 132 detects that the water level in the water storage component 130 is sufficient, the valve 14 controls the water tank 12 to be disconnected with the water storage component 130, so that the water tank 12 will not supply water to the water storage component 130, thereby effectively improving the automation degree of the water outlet device 13.

[0169] Optionally, the detection assembly 132 can include an infrared sensor 1320, a liquid level sensor, or a visual camera, etc. The specific selection can be made according to the actual situation, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0170] In some embodiments, the water storage component 130 is provided with a second sliding groove 1303b, and the detection assembly 132 includes an infrared sensor 1320 and a floating piece 1321. The floating piece 1321 is slidably arranged in the second sliding groove 1303b. The floating piece 1321 is configured to float according to the water level in the water storage component 130. The infrared sensor 1320 is used to detect the position of the floating piece 1321. The valve 14 is used to control the water tank 12 to be connected or disconnected with the water storage component 130 according to the position of the floating piece 1321 detected by the infrared sensor 1320.

[0171] By setting the floating member 1321, the floating member 1321 can float in the water storage space 1303 of the water storage component 130 according to the water level in the water storage space 1303. When the water level in the water storage space 1303 rises, the height of the floating member 1321 also rises. When the water level in the water storage space 1303 drops, the height of the floating member 1321 also drops. The second sliding groove 1303b can guide the floating member 1321. The infrared sensor 1320 can detect the position of the floating member 1321. When the infrared sensor 1320 detects that the position of the floating member 1321 is low, it indicates that the water level in the water storage component 130 is insufficient. The valve 14 controls the water tank 12 to communicate with the water storage component 130, so that the water tank 12 can supply water to the water storage component 130. When the infrared sensor 1320 detects that the position of the floating member 1321 is high, it indicates that the detection assembly 132 detects that the water level in the water storage component 130 is sufficient. The valve 14 controls the water tank 12 to be disconnected from the water storage component 130, so that the water tank 12 will not supply water to the water storage component 130.

[0172] Optionally, the floating member 1321 can be a float or a floating ball, which can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not limited in the embodiment.

[0173] In some embodiments, the water storage space 1303 is provided with a mounting portion 1303c, and the second sliding groove 1303b is formed between the mounting portion 1303c and the wall surface of the water storage space 1303. The water storage component 130 is provided with a first mounting position 1307 and a second mounting position 1308 on both sides thereof, and is further provided with a fourth through hole 1307a and a fifth through hole 1308a which communicate with the water storage space 1303. The infrared sensor 1320 includes an emitter 1320b and a receiver 1320a. The emitter 1320b is arranged at the first mounting position 1307, and the receiver 1320a is arranged at the second mounting position 1308. The emitter 1320b is used to emit infrared light to the receiver 1320a through the fourth through hole 1307a and the fifth through hole 1308a. The receiver 1320a is used to receive the infrared light emitted by the emitter 1320b.

[0174] By setting the mounting portion 1303c, the mounting portion 1303c can play a limiting and guiding effect on the floating piece 1321, avoiding the floating piece 1321 from drifting randomly in the water storage space 1303, so that the floating piece 1321 mainly moves in the height direction X. By constructing the first mounting position 1307 and the second mounting position 1308 on the two sides of the water storage component 130, the first mounting position 1307 and the second mounting position 1308 can be used to provide mounting space for the transmitter 1320b and the receiver 1320a. By respectively providing the fourth through hole 1307a and the fifth through hole 1308a communicating with the water storage space 1303 on the two sides of the water storage component 130, the transmitter 1320b of the infrared sensor 1320 can also pass through the fourth through hole 1307a and the fifth through hole 1308a to emit infrared light to the receiver 1320a. When the receiver 1320a receives the infrared light emitted by the transmitter 1320b, at this time the floating piece 1321 does not block the infrared light, indicating that the position of the floating piece 1321 is lower (the height of the floating piece 1321 is lower than the height of the fourth through hole 1307a and the fifth through hole 1308a), that is, indicating that the water level in the water storage component 130 is insufficient. The valve 14 controls the water tank 12 to communicate with the water storage component 130, so that the water tank 12 can supply water to the water storage component 130. When the receiver 1320a does not receive the infrared light emitted by the transmitter 1320b, at this time the floating piece 1321 has blocked the infrared light, indicating that the position of the floating piece 1321 is higher (the height of the floating piece 1321 is higher than the height of the fourth through hole 1307a and the fifth through hole 1308a), that is, indicating that the water level in the water storage component 130 is sufficient. The valve 14 controls the water tank 12 to be disconnected with the water storage component 130, so that the water tank 12 will not supply water to the water storage component 130.

[0175] In the embodiment, the mounting portion 1303c is formed by connecting a plurality of plate-shaped structures, and the height of the mounting portion 1303c is lower than the height of the first through hole 1302a and the second through hole 1302b, so as to avoid blocking the infrared light emitted by the transmitter 1320b.

[0176] Alternatively, the first mounting position 1307 and the second mounting position 1308 can be two grooves 1311c recessed on the two sides of the water storage component 130, or can be protrusions protruding outward on the two sides of the water storage component 130, which can be used to provide mounting space for the transmitter 1320b and the receiver 1320a, and the specific selection can be made according to the actual situation, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0177] In other embodiments, the second sliding groove 1303b can also be directly formed on the inner wall of the water storage component 130.

[0178] In some embodiments, the upper surface 1304 of the water storage component 130 is provided with a sixth through hole 1304d which is in communication with the water storage space 1303, and the water storage component 130 is further provided with a cover plate 1309 which is used to cover the sixth through hole 1304d. By providing the cover plate 1309, the cover plate 1309 can open or close the sixth through hole 1304d, which facilitates the user to install or replace the floating member 1321 in the second sliding groove 1303b.

[0179] The refrigerator disclosed in the above embodiments of the present application is described in detail, and the principle and implementation mode of the present application are described by applying specific examples. The above embodiment is only used to help understand the core idea of the refrigerator of the present application. Meanwhile, for those skilled in the art, the specific implementation mode and application range will be changed according to the idea of the present application. In conclusion, the content of the specification should not be understood as a limitation of the present application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The refrigerator comprises: a cabinet having a storage chamber; a door body rotatably connected to the cabinet; a water tank arranged in the storage chamber, the water tank being used for storing water; the refrigerator further comprises: a water outlet device arranged in the storage chamber; the water outlet device comprises: a water storage component connected to the water tank, the water tank being used for providing water to the water storage component, the water storage component being provided with a water outlet portion for water outlet; and a switch assembly arranged on the water storage component, the switch assembly being used for opening or closing the water outlet portion.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage component is at least partially inclined downward along the height direction of the cabinet.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water storage component has opposite first and second ends, the second end being located above the first end along the height direction of the cabinet, the second end being connected to the water tank, the first end being provided with the water outlet portion, and the switch assembly being arranged on the first end.

4. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The switch assembly comprises a rotating component rotatably arranged on the water storage component to open or block the water outlet portion.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water outlet portion has a first through hole and a second through hole in communication with the first through hole; The water storage component has: a water storage space; an upper surface provided with a third through hole in communication with the water storage space; a lower surface oppositely arranged with the upper surface along the height direction of the cabinet, the lower surface being provided with the second through hole in communication with the first through hole and the water storage space, the water storage space being provided with a surrounding portion arranged around the second through hole, and the surrounding portion being formed with the first through hole in the circumferential direction thereof; The rotating component comprises: a main body portion rotatably arranged in the third through hole; a blocking portion connected to the main body portion and located in the water storage space, the blocking portion extending along the axial direction of the main body portion and forming a water passing space with the main body portion in the circumferential direction; The main body portion is rotatable relative to the water storage component to switch between an open state and a closed state; In the open state, the water passing space at least partially corresponds to the first through hole to make the first through hole and the second through hole in communication; In the closed state, the blocking portion corresponds to the first through hole and blocks the first through hole to cut off the communication between the first through hole and the second through hole.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The main body portion is provided with a first clamping portion extending along the circumferential direction of the main body portion, an inner wall surface of the third through hole is provided with a second clamping portion extending along the circumferential direction of the inner wall surface of the third through hole, and the first clamping portion is clamped and connected to the second clamping portion to fix the main body portion along the axial direction of the main body portion relative to the water storage component.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper surface of the water storage component is further provided with a clamping groove in communication with the third through hole; The main body portion is provided with a first sliding groove extending along the radial direction of the main body portion, and the switch assembly further comprises a clamping piece slidably arranged in the first sliding groove, the clamping piece having a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locking state, the clamping member is clamped and connected to the clamping groove; In the unlocking state, the clamping member is separated from the clamping groove.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The switch assembly further comprises an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the wall surface of the first sliding groove, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the clamping member, and the elastic member is used to provide an elastic reset force to make the clamping member recover from the unlocking state to the locking state.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The wall surface of the first sliding groove is provided with a first protruding portion, and one end of the elastic member is connected to the first protruding portion; The clamping member comprises a main plate and a limiting plate connected to one end of the main plate, the main plate is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove, one end of the main plate towards the limiting plate is provided with a groove, the first protruding portion is located in the groove, the other end of the elastic member is connected to the wall surface of the groove, and when the main plate is clamped and connected to the clamping groove, the limiting plate abuts against one side of the first protruding portion away from the elastic member.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, The limiting plate is arranged in the direction of extending from the lower surface to the upper surface, the main part is provided with a second protruding portion in the direction of extending from the lower surface to the upper surface, and the second protruding portion is located on one side of the first sliding groove.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 10, characterized in that The wall surface of the first sliding groove is provided with a first buckling portion; The switch assembly further comprises a cover member, the cover member is provided with a second buckling portion, the second buckling portion is clamped and connected to the first buckling portion, so that the cover member covers the main plate and avoids the limiting plate.

12. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The refrigerator further comprises a valve connected to the water tank and the water storage component; The water outlet device further comprises: A detection assembly is arranged in the water storage component, the detection assembly is used to detect the water level in the water storage component, and the valve is used to control the water tank to be in communication or disconnected with the water storage component according to the water level detected by the detection assembly.

13. The refrigerator according to claim 12, characterized in that, A second sliding groove is arranged in the water storage component; The detection assembly comprises: An infrared sensor is arranged in the water storage component; A floating member is slidably arranged in the second sliding groove, the floating member is configured to float according to the water level in the water storage component, the infrared sensor is used to detect the position of the floating member, and the valve is used to control the water tank to be in communication or disconnected with the water storage component according to the position of the floating member detected by the infrared sensor.

14. The refrigerator according to claim 13, characterized in that, The water storage component has a water storage space, an installation portion is arranged in the water storage space, and the second sliding groove is formed between the installation portion and the wall surface of the water storage space; First and second installation positions are formed on both sides of the water storage component, and fourth and fifth through holes in communication with the water storage space are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage component; The infrared sensor comprises: A transmitter is arranged in the first installation position; A receiver is arranged in the second installation position, the transmitter is used to emit infrared light to the receiver through the fourth and fifth through holes, and the receiver is used to receive the infrared light emitted by the transmitter.

15. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The box body has a rear wall away from the door body and a side wall adjacent to the rear wall; The water tank is provided at the rear wall, and the water storage part is provided at the side wall.

16. The refrigerator according to claim 15, characterized in that, The capacity of the water storage part is less than the capacity of the water tank.

17. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein, The water storage part is configured in a long strip shape extending from the rear wall of the water tank toward the direction of the door body.

18. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein, The refrigerator further includes a blocking member provided in the storage compartment to divide the storage compartment into a first space and a second space in the thickness direction of the cabinet, the first space being closer to the door body than the second space, the water storage part being located in the first space, and the water tank being located in the second space.

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