Hinge device and heat preservation storage equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a hinge device and heat preservation storage equipment, the hinge device is used for being connected between a first structural body and a second structural body, and the second structural body can turn over relative to the first structural body; the hinge device comprises a limiting piece, a rotating shaft and a connecting piece, the limiting piece is suitable for being installed on a first structural body, the limiting piece is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove comprises a first guiding section and a second guiding section which are sequentially connected, and the extending directions of the first guiding section and the second guiding section are different; the rotating shaft is suitable for being installed on a second structure. One end of the connecting piece is movably matched with the limiting groove, and the other end of the connecting piece is connected to the rotating shaft so as to be rotatably connected to the second structural body through the rotating shaft; and in the process that the second structural body is overturned relative to the first structural body, the second structural body drives the connecting piece to slide under the guidance of the limiting groove. Under the setting of the embodiment, the external force applied by a user in the process of pushing the second structural body to move relative to the first structural body has a certain degree of jumping, so that two hand feelings exist.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a hinge device and a heat-insulating storage device. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of technology, various cabinet-style home appliances have gradually emerged, such as refrigerators, ice makers, ovens, and microwave ovens. Cabinet-style home appliances generally include a cabinet with storage functions and a cabinet door with a covering function. The cabinet door is rotatably connected to the cabinet to cover or open the storage space.

[0003] Traditional cabinet-style home appliances typically connect the cabinet body and cabinet doors using hinges or pivot structures. The force required for the user to open the cabinet door remains roughly the same, making it difficult for the user to gauge the degree of opening or closing of the cabinet door. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a hinge device and an insulated storage device.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a hinge device for connecting a first structure and a second structure, the second structure being capable of flipping relative to the first structure; the hinge device includes a limiting member, a rotating shaft, and a connecting member; the limiting member is adapted to be installed on the first structure and has a limiting groove, the limiting groove including a first guide segment and a second guide segment connected in sequence, the first guide segment and the second guide segment having different extending directions; the rotating shaft is adapted to be installed on the second structure; one end of the connecting member is movably engaged with the limiting groove, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft, so as to be rotatably connected to the second structure via the rotating shaft; during the flipping of the second structure relative to the first structure, the second structure drives the connecting member to slide under the guidance of the limiting groove.

[0006] In some optional embodiments, the hinge device further includes a clamping component, a limiting groove passing through the opposite sides of the limiting member, the clamping component being movably disposed in the limiting groove, and the clamping component connecting the connecting member and the limiting member.

[0007] In some optional embodiments, the connector is movably stacked on the limiting member, and the clamping assembly includes a through member and an anti-detachment member. The through member is respectively inserted into the connector and the limiting groove, and the anti-detachment member is located on the side of the limiting member opposite to the connector and connected to the through member.

[0008] In some optional embodiments, the insert includes an abutment portion and a pin connected to each other, the pin being inserted into the connector and the limiting groove respectively, the anti-detachment component being connected to the pin, and the anti-detachment component and the abutment portion being located on both sides of the limiting component respectively.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, the clamping assembly further includes an elastic element that elastically abuts between the limiting element and the anti-detachment element, such that one side of the connector abuts against the limiting element and the other side abuts against the abutting portion.

[0010] In some optional embodiments, the clamping assembly further includes a gasket, which is arranged around the outer periphery of the through member and is located between the limiting member and the elastic member. One end of the elastic member abuts against the anti-dislodgement member, and the other end abuts against the gasket so that the gasket abuts against the limiting member.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the limiting member includes a first guide portion, a second guide portion, and a fastening portion. The first guide segment is disposed on the first guide portion, and the second guide segment is disposed on the second guide portion. The fastening portion is connected between the first guide portion and the second guide portion and is located at the junction of the first guide segment and the second guide segment. The connecting member and the limiting member slide relative to each other through a clearance fit. The size of the clearance between the connecting member and the fastening portion is smaller than the size of the clearance between the connecting member and the first guide portion, and the size of the clearance between the connecting member and the fastening portion is smaller than the size of the clearance between the connecting member and the second guide portion.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, the tight-fitting portion protrudes relative to the first guide portion; the hinge device further includes a through member, an anti-detachment member, and an elastic member, the limiting groove passes through the opposite sides of the limiting member, the through member is connected to the connector and passes through the limiting groove, the anti-detachment member is located on the side of the limiting member away from the connector, and the anti-detachment member is connected to the through member; the elastic member is connected to the through member and elastically abuts against the limiting member and the anti-detachment member.

[0013] In some optional embodiments, the first guide segment extends along a first straight line, the second guide segment extends along a second straight line, and the first straight line intersects the second straight line.

[0014] Secondly, this application provides an insulated storage device, which includes a cabinet, a cabinet door and the hinge device mentioned above, and has a storage space; the cabinet door is rotatably connected to the cabinet to cover the storage space; a limiting member is connected to the cabinet, a rotating shaft is installed on the cabinet door, and a connecting member is connected between the cabinet and the cabinet door, with one end of the connecting member connected to the rotating shaft and the other end movably engaging with the limiting groove of the limiting member.

[0015] In some optional embodiments, the cabinet includes an insulated inner liner and a shell, the insulated inner liner being disposed within the shell, and an accommodating space being provided between the insulated inner liner and the shell, with a hinge device disposed within the accommodating space; the insulated storage device also includes an insulated filler, which is disposed within the accommodating space.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the heat-insulating inner liner is provided with an installation groove on the side facing the accommodating space, and an installation step is provided at the opening of the installation groove. The limiting member is embedded in the installation groove and abuts against the installation step.

[0017] This application provides a hinge device applied to an application device comprising a first structure and a second structure. The hinge device connects the first and second structures, and the second structure is capable of rotating relative to the first structure. The hinge device includes a limiting member, a connecting member, and a rotating shaft. The limiting member is mounted on the first structure, and the rotating shaft is mounted on the second structure. The limiting member has a limiting groove. One end of the connecting member is connected to the rotating shaft to be rotatably connected to the second structure, and the other end is movably engaged with the limiting groove of the limiting member. When the second structure is rotated relative to the first structure, the second structure can drive the connecting member to slide under the guidance of the limiting groove.

[0018] In this embodiment, the limiting groove includes a first guide segment and a second guide segment with different extension directions. The external force applied by the user to make the connector engage with the first guide segment is different from the external force applied to make the connector engage with the second guide segment. This causes the external force applied by the user to push or pull the second structure relative to the first structure to have a certain degree of jump, resulting in two different tactile sensations. The change in tactile sensation can indicate to the user that the degree of change in the posture of the first structure relative to the first structure has entered different stages, and can also remind the user to pay attention to the force applied and avoid improper force application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the insulated storage device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the cabinet of the insulated storage equipment.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge device provided in this application embodiment applied to an insulated storage device.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the limiting component of the hinge device shown.

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of the hinge device shown.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the hinge device's limiting component cooperating with the insulated inner liner.

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the hinge device shown.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the tight-fitting part of the limiting member of the hinge device shown.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1000, Insulated storage equipment; 900, Cabinet body; 910, Shell; 920, Insulated inner liner; 921, Storage space; 9211, Opening; 922, Mounting groove; 923, Mounting step; 800, Cabinet door; 100, Hinge device; 10, Limiting component; 11, First guide part; 12, Second guide part; 13, Fitting part; 14, Limiting groove; 141, First guide section; 142, Second guide section; 20, Connecting component; 30, Rotating shaft; 40, Clamping assembly; 41, Through-mounted component; 411, Abutting part; 412, Pin; 42, Anti-detachment component; 43, Elastic component; 44, Gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0030] Please see Figure 1This application provides a hinge device 100 and a thermally insulated storage device 1000 equipped with the hinge device 100. In this embodiment, the thermally insulated storage device 1000 is a device capable of maintaining the internal storage space 921 within a certain temperature range. The thermally insulated storage device 1000 is generally shaped like a storage cabinet or storage box. In this embodiment, the thermally insulated storage device 1000 can be an ice maker, which may include components such as a compressor, evaporator, and condenser. The condenser can lower the temperature of the liquid and form ice. In other embodiments, the thermally insulated storage device 1000 can be a refrigerator, which may include components such as a compressor, evaporator, and condenser. The condenser works in conjunction with the storage space 921 to provide cooling to the storage space 921, enabling the thermally insulated storage device 1000 to have the function of refrigerating food, medicine, etc. In other embodiments, the heat-insulating storage device 1000 can also be an oven, which may include structures such as heating elements. The heating elements cooperate with the storage space 921 to provide heat to the storage space 921 to dry or bake food. In still other embodiments, the heat-insulating storage device 1000 may also include electrical appliances such as steam ovens, dishwashers, and sterilizers. Different types of heat-insulating storage devices 1000 are equipped with different functional components to give the heat-insulating storage device 1000 specific functions.

[0031] In this embodiment, the insulated storage device 1000 is mounted on a horizontal application surface. In other embodiments, it can be installed on a building facade. The overall structure of the insulated storage device 1000 is roughly cabinet-shaped. Specifically, the insulated storage device 1000 in this application includes a cabinet body 900 and a cabinet door 800. The cabinet body 900 defines the storage space 921 mentioned above, and the storage space 921 has a large opening 9211 for users to retrieve and place food. In this embodiment, the cabinet door 800 is rotatably connected to the cabinet body 900, for example, through a pivot or hinge. In this embodiment, the cabinet door 800 rotates about a horizontal axis. In some other embodiments, the cabinet door 800 can rotate relative to the cabinet body 900 about a vertical axis. The cabinet door 800 is used to cover the storage space 921. When the cabinet door 800 is closed to the cabinet body 900, the cabinet door 800 covers the opening 9211 on the cabinet body 900 to cover the storage space 921. In this embodiment, the insulated storage device 1000 may also include a sealing element (not shown in the figure). The sealing element is connected to the cabinet door 800 and has a ring-shaped structure. When the cabinet door 800 is closed to the cabinet body 900, the cabinet door 800 and the cabinet body 900 together clamp the sealing element. The sealing element is arranged around the periphery of the opening 9211 to improve the sealing performance of the storage space 921.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the insulated storage device 1000 further includes a hinge device 100, which is connected between the cabinet door 800 and the cabinet body 900. The hinge device 100 can improve the stability of the connection between the cabinet door 800 and the cabinet body 900. In this embodiment, the insulated storage device 1000 is equipped with at least two hinge devices 100 for each cabinet door 800. The cabinet door 800 has two ends on the rotation axis of the cabinet door 800, and the two hinge devices 100 are respectively connected to the two ends of the cabinet door 800 to improve the connection stability between the cabinet door 800 and the cabinet body 900. In this embodiment, the cabinet body 900 includes an insulated inner liner 920 and a shell 910. The shell 910 is the external structure and main structure of the insulated storage device 1000. The shell 910 is a cavity structure, and the insulated inner liner 920 is installed inside the shell 910. The insulated inner liner 920 is provided with the storage space 921 mentioned above. In this embodiment, the cabinet door 800 is rotatably connected to the housing 910. When the cabinet door 800 is closed, it covers the insulated inner liner 920. In this embodiment, an accommodating space (not shown in the figure) is provided between the housing 910 and the insulated inner liner 920. This reduces direct contact between the housing 910 and the insulated inner liner 920, preventing damage to the structure of the insulated inner liner 920 from large impact forces when the housing 910 is subjected to collisions. In this embodiment, the hinge device 100 is disposed within the accommodating space. The hinge device 100 can be connected to the insulated inner liner 920 or to the housing 910. When the cabinet 900 and the cabinet door 800 are closed, the hinge device 100 is hidden inside the cabinet 900, protecting the hinge device 100 and preventing it from colliding or abutting with other structures. This results in a clean and aesthetically pleasing appearance for the insulated storage device 1000. In this embodiment, the insulated storage device 1000 further includes an insulating filler (not shown in the figure), which is disposed within the accommodating space. The insulating filler can be foam or expanded foam to provide an additional layer of insulation for the storage space 921. In this embodiment, the insulating filler can provide installation and movement space for the hinge device 100 to avoid collision or contact between the hinge device 100 and the insulating filler.

[0033] This application does not limit the application device to which the hinge device 100 is applied. The application device includes at least two structures, and the hinge device 100 is used to connect the two structures to improve the stability of the connection between them. The two structures include a first structure and a second structure, and the second structure is capable of flipping relative to the first structure. In this embodiment, the second structure can be flipped using the hinge device 100 or other accessories (such as hinges). In this embodiment, the hinge device 100 is applied to an insulated storage device 1000. The cabinet 900 of the insulated storage device 1000 corresponds to the first structure, and the cabinet door 800 corresponds to the second structure. In the following text, the cabinet 900 and the first structure can be interchanged, and the cabinet door 800 and the second structure can be interchanged.

[0034] Please see Figure 3 In this embodiment, the hinge device 100 includes a limiting member 10, a rotating shaft 30, and a connecting member 20. The limiting member 10 is installed on a first structure (e.g., the cabinet 900 mentioned above), the rotating shaft 30 is installed on a second structure (e.g., the cabinet door 800 mentioned above), and the connecting member 20 connects the limiting member 10 and the rotating shaft 30. Specifically, in the insulated storage device 1000 of this embodiment, the limiting member 10 is installed on the cabinet 900, the rotating shaft 30 is installed on the cabinet door 800, and the connecting member 20 connects the limiting member 10 and the rotating shaft 30 to connect the cabinet door 800 and the cabinet 900. In this embodiment, one end of the connecting member 20 is connected to the rotating shaft 30, and the connecting member 20 is rotatably connected to the cabinet door 800 through the rotating shaft 30. The limiting member 10 is provided with a limiting groove 14. The other end of the connecting member 20 is movably engaged with the limiting member 10. The other end of the connecting member 20 can move relative to the limiting member 10 along the extending direction of the limiting groove 14, so that the connecting member 20 is in a movable state, allowing the cabinet door 800 to still have the ability to flip relative to the cabinet body 900. In actual application scenarios, when the cabinet door 800 is flipped relative to the cabinet body 900, the cabinet door 800 can drive the connecting member 20 (the other end) to move under the guidance of the limiting groove 14.

[0035] In this embodiment, there is friction between the main body structure of the limiting groove 14 (i.e., the limiting member 10) and the connecting member 20. This friction restricts the opening or closing of the cabinet door 800, preventing excessive movement of the cabinet door 800 relative to the cabinet body 900 and preventing the cabinet door 800 from easily shaking. In this embodiment, the extension length of the limiting groove 14 is limited, and the limiting member 10 can limit the opening degree of the cabinet door 800 relative to the cabinet body 900, preventing the cabinet door 800 from opening too wide and preventing deformation of the cabinet door 800 and the cabinet body 900. In this embodiment, the surface of the cabinet 900 facing the cabinet door 800 is approximately flat, and the surface of the cabinet door 800 facing the storage space 921 is also approximately flat. The angle between the surface of the cabinet 900 facing the cabinet door 800 and the surface of the cabinet door 800 facing the storage space 921 is defined as the opening angle. The opening angle is at its maximum when the cabinet door 800 is fully open. The maximum value of the opening angle can be set to be greater than or equal to 75° or less than or equal to 85°, for example, 75°, 78°, 80°, 83°, 85°, etc.

[0036] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the limiting groove 14 includes a first guide section 141 and a second guide section 142, with the extension directions of the first guide section 141 and the second guide section 142 being different. In practical applications, the extension directions of the first guide section 141 and the second guide section 142 are different, so that the frictional force between the connector 20 and the limiting member 10 when the first guide section 141 moves is significantly different from the frictional force between the connector 20 and the limiting member 10 when the second guide section 142 moves. When the hinge device 100 is applied to the insulated storage equipment 1000, the external force applied by the user to the cabinet door 800 when the connector 20 moves in the first guide section 141 is significantly different from the external force applied by the user to the cabinet door 800 when the connector 20 moves in the second guide section 142. In this embodiment, when the connector 20 is engaged with the first guide section 141, the opening angle range of the cabinet door 800 relative to the cabinet body 900 can be set to [0°, 45°], and when the connector 20 is engaged with the second guide section 142, the opening angle range of the cabinet door 800 relative to the cabinet body 900 can be set to (45°, 85°). In actual application scenarios, the external force applied by the user when the connector 20 is engaged with the first guide section 141 is significantly different from the external force applied by the user when the connector 20 is engaged with the second guide section 142. This changes the user's feel when opening the door, prompting the user that the cabinet door 800 has entered the next stage of opening. The user can understand the degree of opening of the cabinet door 800 by perceiving the ease or difficulty of opening the cabinet door 800, which helps remind the user to control the force.

[0037] In summary, this embodiment provides a hinge device 100, which is applied to an application device including a first structure and a second structure. The hinge device 100 connects the first structure and the second structure, and the second structure is capable of flipping relative to the first structure. The hinge device 100 includes a limiting member 10, a connecting member 20, and a rotating shaft 30. The limiting member 10 is mounted on the first structure, and the rotating shaft 30 is mounted on the second structure. The limiting member 10 is provided with a limiting groove 14. One end of the connecting member 20 is connected to the rotating shaft 30 to be rotatably connected to the second structure, and the other end is movably engaged with the limiting groove 14 of the limiting member 10. When the second structure is flipped relative to the first structure, the second structure can drive the connecting member 20 to slide under the guidance of the limiting groove 14.

[0038] In this embodiment, the limiting groove 14 includes a first guide segment 141 and a second guide segment 142 with different extending directions. The external force applied by the user to make the connector 20 cooperate with the first guide segment 141 is different from the external force applied to make the connector 20 cooperate with the second guide segment 142. This causes the external force applied by the user to push or pull the second structure relative to the first structure to have a certain degree of jump, so that there are two kinds of feel. The change of feel can indicate to the user that the degree of change of the posture of the first structure relative to the first structure has entered different stages, and can also remind the user to pay attention to the force applied and avoid improper force application.

[0039] In this embodiment, the second guide segment 142 is closer to the cabinet door 800 than the first guide segment 141. The straight line extending in the direction of the first guide segment 141 is approximately perpendicular to the surface of the cabinet body 900 facing the cabinet door 800. The second guide segment 142 extends in the direction towards the connection between the cabinet door 800 and the cabinet body 900. With this configuration, the movement path of the connector 20 is relatively simple, which can avoid the connector 20 from jamming or getting stuck with the limiting member 10, and the movement space required for the connector 20 is also smaller. In other embodiments, the extension directions of the first guide segment 141 and the second guide segment 142 can be set in other forms, and this embodiment does not impose specific limitations. In other embodiments, the cabinet door 800 can be opened to a greater extent, for example, the maximum opening angle can reach 140°, 145°, etc. In such embodiments, the limiting groove 14 can include multiple guide segments with different extension directions and connected in sequence. The limiting groove 14 can also include multiple first guide segments 141 or multiple second guide segments 142. The multiple first guide segments 141, multiple second guide segments 142 and other guide segments with extension directions can be arbitrarily combined and connected.

[0040] Please see Figure 5In this embodiment, the limiting groove 14 is a through groove, passing through both opposite sides of the limiting member 10. The hinge device 100 in this embodiment also includes a clamping assembly 40, which is connected to the connecting member 20. The clamping assembly 40 is movably inserted through the limiting groove 14 and connects the limiting member 10 and the connecting member 20. In this embodiment, the connecting member 20 is movably connected to the limiting member 10 via the clamping assembly 40, enabling a movable fit between the connecting member 20 and the limiting groove 14. The clamping assembly 40 passing through the limiting member 10 ensures a relatively stable connection between the connecting member 20 and the limiting member 10, preventing loss of fit between them. In other embodiments, the limiting groove 14 can be a groove with a bottom wall, and the clamping assembly 40 is embedded in the limiting groove 14. In other embodiments, the limiting groove 14 can also be a guide rail groove, with the structure of the clamping assembly 40 or the connecting member 20 specifically configured to correspond to the guide rail groove.

[0041] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 40 passes through the limiting member 10, so at least a portion of the structure of the clamping assembly 40 is located on the side of the limiting member 10 away from the connector 20. To accommodate this portion of the structure, the heat-insulating inner liner 920 in this embodiment is provided with a mounting groove 922. The limiting member 10 is connected to the heat-insulating inner liner 920, and the limiting groove 14 communicates with the mounting groove 922. A portion of the structure of the clamping assembly 40 is accommodated within the mounting groove 922. In this embodiment, the mounting groove 922 has a mounting step 923 at its opening. The mounting step 923 is recessed relative to the surface of the heat-insulating inner liner 920. The limiting member 10 is embedded in the mounting groove 922 and abuts against the mounting step 923. In this embodiment, the sidewall of the mounting groove 922 has a certain limiting effect on the limiting member 10, facilitating the installation of the limiting member 10 into the mounting groove 922.

[0042] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 40 includes a through-hole member 41 and an anti-detachment member 42. The through-hole member 41 passes through the connector 20 and the limiting groove 14 respectively. In this embodiment, the through-hole member 41 passes through the connector 20 first, and then through the limiting groove 14. The anti-detachment member 42 is located on the side of the limiting member 10 opposite to the connector 20, and is connected to the through-hole member 41 to prevent the through-hole member 41 from detaching from the limiting groove 14. In other embodiments, the through-hole member 41 passes through the limiting groove 14 first, and then through the connector 20. The anti-detachment member 42 is located on the side of the connector 20 opposite to the limiting member 10 and is connected to the through-hole member 41. In this embodiment, the anti-detachment component 42 can be a pin or nut, etc. The size of the anti-detachment component 42 is larger than the width of the limiting groove 14. The anti-detachment component 42 cannot move from one side of the limiting component 10 to the other side of the limiting component 10 via the limiting groove 14, so that the insert 41 remains inserted in the limiting groove 14.

[0043] In this embodiment, the through-feed member 41 includes an abutment portion 411 and a pin 412 connected to each other. The pin 412 passes through the connector 20 and the limiting groove 14 in sequence. The anti-detachment member 42 is connected to the pin 412. The anti-detachment member 42 and the abutment portion 411 are located at both ends of the pin 412, and the anti-detachment member 42 and the abutment portion 411 are located on both sides of the limiting member 10. The connector 20 is located between the limiting member 10 and the abutment portion 411. In this embodiment, the connector 20 is provided with a through hole for the pin 412 to pass through. The size of the abutment portion 411 is larger than the size of the through hole on the connector 20, so that the through-feed member 41 and the connector 20 are stably connected, and the connector 20 and the limiting member 10 maintain a movable fit relationship. In practical applications, there is friction between the through-piece 41 and the inner wall of the limiting groove 14, and there is a certain amount of friction between the connector 20 and the limiting piece 10, so as to increase the difficulty of opening the cabinet door 800 and avoid excessive mobility of the cabinet door 800.

[0044] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 40 further includes an elastic element 43, which elastically abuts against the limiting member 10 and the anti-detachment member 42, such that one side of the connecting member 20 abuts against the limiting member 10 and the other side abuts against the abutting portion 411, with the limiting member 10 and the abutting portion 411 jointly clamping the connecting portion. In this embodiment, the elastic element 43 increases the friction between the connecting member 20 and the limiting member 10, effectively increasing the difficulty of opening the cabinet door 800 to create a damping sensation. In this embodiment, the elastic element 43 may include an elastic washer, which is sleeved on the through member 41, with both ends of the elastic washer abutting against the anti-detachment member 42 and the limiting member 10, respectively. In other embodiments, the elastic element 43 may include a metal spring, a spring, or an elastic sleeve, etc. In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 40 further includes a gasket 44, which is circumferentially disposed around the through member 41. The gasket 44 is located between the elastic member 43 and the limiting member 10. In this embodiment, one end of the elastic member 43 abuts against the anti-detachment member 42, and the other end abuts against the gasket 44 so that the gasket 44 abuts against the limiting member 10. The size of the gasket 44 is larger than the width of the limiting groove 14, and the gasket 44 can span across both sides of the limiting groove 14 in the extending direction to prevent the end of the elastic member 43 from being embedded in the limiting groove 14, so that the connecting member 20 can slide smoothly under the guidance of the limiting groove 14. In this embodiment, the contact area between the gasket 44 and the limiting member 10 is large, and the friction is also large, further increasing the resistance.

[0045] Please see Figure 4In this embodiment, the limiting member 10 includes a first guide portion 11 and a second guide portion 12, with the first guide portion 11 connected to the second guide portion 12. In this embodiment, the second guide portion 12 is closer to the cabinet door 800 than the first guide portion 11. A first guide segment 141 is disposed on the first guide portion 11, and a second guide segment 142 is disposed on the second guide portion 12. In this embodiment, the first guide portion 11 extends along a first straight line A, and the second guide portion 12 extends along a second straight line B, with the first straight line A intersecting the second straight line B. In this embodiment, the direction defined by the first straight line A is approximately the same as the extension direction of the first guide segment 141, and the direction defined by the second straight line B is approximately the same as the extension direction of the second guide segment 142. In this embodiment, the included angle between the first straight line A and the second straight line B is greater than 0° or less than or equal to 30°, for example, it can be 5°, 10°, 15°, 23°, 30°, etc.

[0046] In this embodiment, the connector 20 and the limiting member 10 are two independent structures, and the connector 20 and the limiting member 10 slide relative to each other through a clearance fit. In this embodiment, the limiting member 10 also includes a tight-fitting part 13, which is connected between the first guide part 11 and the second guide part 12. In this embodiment, the size of the fit clearance between the connector 20 and the tight-fitting part 13 is smaller than the size of the fit clearance between the connector 20 and the first guide part 11, and the size of the fit clearance between the connector 20 and the tight-fitting part 13 is smaller than the size of the fit clearance between the connector 20 and the second guide part 12. In actual application scenarios, the connector 20 and the gasket 44 jointly clamp the limiting member 10 under the elastic action of the elastic member 43. The connector 20 and the limiting member 10 can slide relative to each other and generate friction, and the gasket 44 and the limiting member 10 can slide relative to each other and generate friction. The external force applied by the user can cause the connector 20 to slide if it can overcome multiple friction forces. During the process of the connector 20 switching from the first guide section 141 to the second guide section 142, the connector 20 needs to pass over the fastening part 13. The fit gap between the connector 20 and the fastening part 13 is small. During the process of passing over the fastening part 13, the fastening part 13 compresses the elastic element 43 through the gasket 44, causing the elastic element 43 to contract. The elastic element 43 provides a greater elastic force to the gasket 44 to increase the friction between the gasket 44 and the limiting member 10, and the friction between the connector 20 and the limiting member 10. Therefore, during the process of the connector 20 passing over the fastening part 13, the user needs to apply a greater force to the cabinet door 800. When the user realizes that more force needs to be applied, they can further realize that the connector is about to enter the second guide section 142 from the first guide section 141, and the opening degree of the cabinet door 800 is about to enter the next stage.

[0047] Please see Figure 8In this embodiment, the first guide portion 11, the second guide portion 12, and the fastening portion 13 are a single integrated structure connected in sequence. For example, a stamping process is used to make the surfaces of the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12 lie on the same plane, so that the fastening portion 13 protrudes relative to the first guide portion 11 in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the limiting member 10, thereby causing the limiting member 10 to partially protrude. In other embodiments, the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12 are directly connected, and the fastening portion 13 may include a protrusion structure disposed on the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12.

[0048] This embodiment provides a hinge device 100, which is applied to an application device including a first structure and a second structure. The hinge device 100 connects the first structure and the second structure, and the second structure is capable of flipping relative to the first structure. The hinge device 100 includes a limiting member 10, a connecting member 20, and a rotating shaft 30. The limiting member 10 is mounted on the first structure, and the rotating shaft 30 is mounted on the second structure. The limiting member 10 has a limiting groove 14. One end of the connecting member 20 is connected to the rotating shaft 30 to be rotatably connected to the second structure, and the other end is movably engaged with the limiting groove 14 of the limiting member 10. When the second structure is flipped relative to the first structure, the second structure can drive the connecting member 20 to slide under the guidance of the limiting groove 14.

[0049] In this embodiment, the limiting groove 14 includes a first guide segment 141 and a second guide segment 142 with different extending directions. The external force applied by the user to make the connector 20 cooperate with the first guide segment 141 is different from the external force applied to make the connector 20 cooperate with the second guide segment 142. This causes the external force applied by the user to push or pull the second structure relative to the first structure to have a certain degree of jump, so that there are two kinds of feel. The change of feel can indicate to the user that the degree of change of the posture of the first structure relative to the first structure has entered different stages, and can also remind the user to pay attention to the force applied and avoid improper force application.

[0050] In this application specification, certain terms are used to refer to specific components. Those skilled in the art will understand that hardware manufacturers may use different names to refer to the same component. The specification and claims do not distinguish components based on differences in name, but rather on differences in function. The term "comprising" throughout the specification and claims is an open-ended term and should be interpreted as "including but not limited to"; "generally" means that those skilled in the art can solve the technical problem within a certain margin of error and basically achieve the technical effect.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this application and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0052] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or merely surface contact. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0054] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A hinge device, characterized in that, For connecting between a first structure and a second structure, wherein the second structure is capable of rotating relative to the first structure; the hinge device includes: A limiting member, suitable for installation on the first structure, the limiting member is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove includes a first guide segment and a second guide segment connected in sequence, the first guide segment and the second guide segment extending in different directions; A pivot shaft, the pivot shaft being adapted to be mounted on the second structure; and A connector, one end of which is movably engaged with the limiting groove, and the other end of which is connected to the rotating shaft, so as to be rotatably connected to the second structure through the rotating shaft; during the process of the second structure flipping relative to the first structure, the second structure drives the connector to slide under the guidance of the limiting groove.

2. The hinge device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge device further includes a clamping assembly, the limiting groove extends through the opposite sides of the limiting member, the clamping assembly is movably inserted through the limiting groove, and the clamping assembly connects the connecting member and the limiting member.

3. The hinge device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector is movably stacked on the limiting member. The clamping assembly includes a through member and an anti-detachment member. The through member is respectively inserted into the connector and the limiting groove. The anti-detachment member is located on the side of the limiting member opposite to the connector and is connected to the through member.

4. The hinge device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The insert includes an abutment portion and a pin connected to each other. The pin passes through the connector and the limiting groove respectively. The anti-detachment component is connected to the pin. The anti-detachment component and the abutment portion are located on both sides of the limiting component.

5. The hinge device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping assembly further includes an elastic element that elastically abuts against the limiting element and the anti-detachment element, such that one side of the connector abuts against the limiting element and the other side abuts against the abutting portion.

6. The hinge device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping assembly further includes a gasket, which is arranged around the outer periphery of the through member. The gasket is located between the limiting member and the elastic member. One end of the elastic member abuts against the anti-detachment member, and the other end abuts against the gasket so that the gasket abuts against the limiting member.

7. The hinge device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting member includes a first guide portion, a second guide portion, and a fastening portion. The first guide portion is disposed on the first guide portion, and the second guide portion is disposed on the second guide portion. The fastening portion is connected between the first guide portion and the second guide portion, and the fastening portion is located at the connection between the first guide portion and the second guide portion. The connector and the limiting member slide relative to each other through a clearance fit; the size of the clearance between the connector and the tight-fitting part is smaller than the size of the clearance between the connector and the first guide part, and the size of the clearance between the connector and the tight-fitting part is smaller than the size of the clearance between the connector and the second guide part.

8. The hinge device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The fastening portion protrudes relative to the first guide portion; the hinge device further includes a through member, an anti-detachment member, and an elastic member, the limiting groove passes through the opposite sides of the limiting member, the through member is connected to the connector and passes through the limiting groove, the anti-detachment member is located on the side of the limiting member away from the connector, and the anti-detachment member is connected to the through member; the elastic member is connected to the through member and elastically abuts against the limiting member and the anti-detachment member.

9. The hinge device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first guide segment extends along a first straight line, the second guide segment extends along a second straight line, and the first straight line intersects the second straight line.

10. A thermal insulation storage device, characterized in that, include: The cabinet has storage space. A cabinet door, which is rotatably connected to the cabinet body to cover the storage space; as well as The hinge device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the limiting member is connected to the cabinet body, the rotating shaft is installed on the cabinet door, the connecting member is connected between the cabinet body and the cabinet door, one end of the connecting member is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end is movably engaged with the limiting groove of the limiting member.

11. The heat-insulating storage device as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The cabinet includes an insulated inner liner and a shell. The insulated inner liner is disposed inside the shell, and an accommodating space is provided between the insulated inner liner and the shell. The hinge device is disposed within the accommodating space. The insulated storage device also includes an insulated filler, which is disposed within the accommodating space.

12. The heat-insulating storage device as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The heat-insulating inner liner is provided with an installation groove on the side facing the accommodating space, and an installation step is provided at the opening of the installation groove. The limiting member is embedded in the installation groove and abuts against the installation step.

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