Condenser assembly and refrigerator

By designing a condenser assembly in the refrigerator, using a drive motor and telescopic rod to adjust the distance between the condenser and the fan, and combining this with a flow sensor to optimize the distance, the problem of the non-adjustable distance between the condenser and the fan is solved, improving heat dissipation and energy efficiency.

CN223855912UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520495815.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-20

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Technical Problem

The distance between the condenser and the fan in existing refrigerators is not adjustable, resulting in poor heat dissipation and difficulty in adapting to the size and heat load of different refrigerator models.

Method used

A condenser assembly was designed, comprising a condenser body, a fan, and a spacing adjustment device. The spacing between the condenser and the fan is adjusted by a drive motor and a telescopic rod, and the spacing is optimized by a flow sensor and a controller to adapt to different heat dissipation requirements.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the condenser and fan spacing, improves heat dissipation, adapts to refrigerators of different sizes and heat loads, and reduces energy consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a condenser assembly and a refrigerator, and relates to the technical field of refrigerators. The condenser assembly comprises a condenser body, a fan and a distance adjusting device. A gap exists between the condenser body and the fan, the distance adjusting device is arranged in the gap, the two ends of the distance adjusting device are connected with the condenser body and the fan respectively, and the distance adjusting device is used for adjusting the distance between the condenser body and the fan, so that the distance between the condenser body and the fan can be adjusted. Therefore, the refrigerator radiator is suitable for refrigerators with different sizes and thermal loads and different heat dissipation conditions, and the heat dissipation effect is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a condenser assembly and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the distance between the condenser and fan in refrigerators on the market is not adjustable. This distance affects airflow and consequently, the refrigerator's heat dissipation. If the distance is too small, airflow resistance increases, requiring the fan to consume more power to maintain the same airflow speed, leading to increased energy consumption. Furthermore, different refrigerator models have different dimensions and heat loads, and the current fixed distance between the condenser and fan is difficult to adapt to different models, resulting in poor heat dissipation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art, such as the non-adjustable distance between the condenser and the fan and poor heat dissipation effect, and to provide a condenser assembly and a refrigerator.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a condenser assembly, which includes a condenser body and a fan, and further includes a spacing adjustment device;

[0006] There is a gap between the condenser body and the fan. The gap adjustment device is disposed in the gap. The two ends of the gap adjustment device are respectively connected to the condenser body and the fan. The gap adjustment device is used to adjust the gap between the condenser body and the fan.

[0007] In this solution, the condenser assembly includes a condenser body and a fan, with a gap between the condenser body and the fan. A gap adjustment device is located within the gap, with its two ends connected to the condenser body and the fan, respectively. The gap adjustment device can adjust the gap between the condenser body and the fan, thereby adapting the gap between the condenser body and the fan to refrigerators of different sizes and heat loads, adapting to different heat dissipation conditions, and improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0008] Preferably, the spacing adjustment device includes a drive motor and a telescopic rod. The telescopic rod is connected to the drive motor, and the drive motor drives the telescopic rod to extend and retract. The two ends of the telescopic rod are respectively connected to the condenser body and the fan. The extension and retraction direction of the telescopic rod is not perpendicular to the extension direction of the gap.

[0009] In the scheme, the spacing adjusting device adjusts the spacing between the condenser body and the fan by setting a driving motor and a telescopic rod, the telescopic rod is connected to the driving motor, so that the driving motor can drive the telescopic rod to move. The two ends of the telescopic rod are connected to the condenser body and the fan respectively, the driving motor drives the telescopic rod to extend or retract, and the extension direction of the telescopic rod is not perpendicular to the extension direction of the gap, so that the telescopic rod can change the spacing between the condenser body and the fan in the extension direction of the gap, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0010] Preferably, the condenser assembly further comprises a bracket, and the condenser body and / or the fan are slidingly connected in the bracket.

[0011] In the scheme, the condenser assembly further comprises a bracket, and the condenser body and / or the fan are arranged in the bracket, so that the condenser body and / or the fan can be better protected. The condenser body and / or the fan are slidingly connected in the bracket, so that the condenser body and / or the fan can slide to adjust the spacing.

[0012] Preferably, the telescopic rod comprises a first telescopic rod and a second telescopic rod, the first telescopic rod and the second telescopic rod are arranged on the two sides of the driving motor respectively, the two ends of the first telescopic rod are connected to the driving motor and the fan respectively, and the two ends of the second telescopic rod are connected to the driving motor and the condenser body respectively.

[0013] In the scheme, the two sides of the driving motor are respectively provided with a first telescopic rod and a second telescopic rod, the two ends of the first telescopic rod are connected to the driving motor and the fan respectively, the driving motor drives the first telescopic rod to extend or retract, thereby changing the spacing between the driving motor and the fan, the two ends of the second telescopic rod are connected to the driving motor and the condenser body respectively, the driving motor drives the second telescopic rod to extend or retract, thereby changing the spacing between the driving motor and the condenser body, and the driving motor drives the condenser body and the fan located on the two sides of the driving motor to move respectively, thereby changing the spacing between the condenser body and the fan.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of spacing adjusting devices are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the fan.

[0015] In the scheme, a plurality of spacing adjusting devices are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the fan, so that the spacing adjusting devices can act on the fan and the condenser body at a plurality of positions in the circumferential direction of the fan, and the fan and the condenser body can move more stably when driven, and the spacing between the condenser body and the fan can be adjusted more stably and accurately.

[0016] Preferably, the condenser assembly further comprises a flow sensor and a controller, the controller being electrically connected with the flow sensor and the distance adjusting device respectively, the controller being capable of adjusting the distance adjusting device according to the flow detected by the flow sensor.

[0017] In this solution, the condenser assembly further comprises a flow sensor and a controller, the flow sensor being capable of measuring the flow between the condenser body and the fan, the flow sensor being electrically connected with the controller, the flow measured by the flow sensor being capable of being transmitted to the controller, the controller being further electrically connected with the distance adjusting device, the controller being capable of adjusting the distance adjusting device according to the flow detected by the flow sensor, the fan and the condenser body being adjusted to the most appropriate distance according to different flow, and the heat dissipation effect being further improved.

[0018] Preferably, one of the bracket and the condenser body is provided with a first sliding member, and the other is provided with a first track matched with the first sliding member.

[0019] And / or, one of the bracket and the fan is provided with a second sliding member, and the other is provided with a second track matched with the second sliding member.

[0020] In this solution, one of the bracket and the condenser body is provided with a first sliding member, and the other is provided with a first track matched with the first sliding member, the first sliding member being capable of sliding along the first track, and the first track being capable of guiding the sliding of the first sliding member to make the sliding more stable. Similarly, one of the bracket and the fan is provided with a second sliding member, and the other is provided with a second track matched with the second sliding member, the second sliding member being capable of sliding along the second track, and the second track being capable of guiding the sliding of the second sliding member to make the sliding more stable, so that the adjustment of the distance between the condenser body and the fan is more stable and smooth.

[0021] Preferably, the fan comprises a fan bracket and a fan body, the fan bracket being provided with a first fixing member, and the fan body being provided with a plurality of second fixing members, the second fixing members being spaced apart along the extension direction of the gap, and the first fixing member being detachably connected with one of the second fixing members.

[0022] In this solution, the fan bracket is provided with a first fixing member, and the fan body is provided with a plurality of second fixing members, the second fixing members being spaced apart along the extension direction of the gap, and the first fixing member being detachably connected with one of the second fixing members, so that when the first fixing member is connected with different second fixing members, the initial position of the fan in the extension direction of the gap can be changed, that is, the distance can be adjusted in advance by changing the position of the fan before the distance adjusting device starts to adjust, and the adjustment range of the distance between the fan and the condenser body is improved.

[0023] Preferably, the cross section of the bracket is square.

[0024] In this scheme, by setting the cross section of the bracket as square, the extrusion of the bracket to the air flow can be reduced, the air flow backflow can be avoided, the air flow loss can be reduced, and the heat dissipation effect is improved.

[0025] The utility model also provides a refrigerator, the refrigerator includes above-mentioned condenser assembly.

[0026] The utility model has the positive progress effect in that:

[0027] The condenser assembly comprises a condenser body and a fan, a gap exists between the condenser body and the fan, a spacing adjustment device is arranged in the gap, two ends of the spacing adjustment device are connected to the condenser body and the fan respectively, and the spacing adjustment device can adjust the spacing between the condenser body and the fan, so that the spacing between the condenser body and the fan can adapt to refrigerators of different sizes and heat loads, adapt to different heat dissipation conditions, and improve the heat dissipation effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a perspective structural schematic view of a compressor compartment of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a sectional perspective structural schematic view of a condenser assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a longitudinal sectional view of a condenser assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 It is a transverse sectional view of a condenser assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 5 It is a perspective structural schematic view of a spacing adjustment device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 6 It is a perspective structural schematic view of a sliding member and a track according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 7 It is a perspective structural schematic view of a fan according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] Figure 8 It is a perspective structural schematic view of a fan body according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0036] REFERENCE SIGNS:

[0037] Compressor compartment 100

[0038] Condenser assembly 110

[0039] Condenser body 200

[0040] Fan 300

[0041] Fan bracket 310

[0042] First fixing member 311

[0043] Fan body 320

[0044] Second fixing member 321

[0045] Spacing adjustment device 400

[0046] Driving motor 410

[0047] Telescopic rod 420

[0048] First telescopic rod 421

[0049] Second telescopic rod 422

[0050] Gap 500

[0051] Bracket 600

[0052] Flow sensor 700

[0053] First sliding member 810

[0054] First track 820

[0055] Second sliding member 830

[0056] Second track 840

[0057] Extension direction x of the gap DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The utility model will be further explained by the way of example below, but the utility model is not limited in the following example range because of this.

[0059] As Figure 1 shown, the present embodiment provides a refrigerator, the refrigerator comprising a condenser assembly 110, the refrigerator is provided with a compressor bin 100, the condenser assembly 110 is arranged in the compressor bin 100.

[0060] As Figures 2-6As shown, the condenser assembly 110 comprises a condenser body 200 and a fan 300, and further comprises a spacing adjustment device 400. There is a gap 500 between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300, and the spacing adjustment device 400 is arranged in the gap 500. The two ends of the spacing adjustment device 400 are connected to the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 respectively, and the spacing adjustment device 400 is used to adjust the spacing between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300, so that the spacing between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 can adapt to refrigerators of different sizes and heat loads, adapt to different heat dissipation conditions, and improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0061] The spacing adjustment device 400 comprises a driving motor 410 and a telescopic rod 420. The spacing adjustment device 400 adjusts the spacing between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 by arranging the driving motor 410 and the telescopic rod 420. The telescopic rod 420 is connected to the driving motor 410, so that the driving motor 410 can drive the telescopic rod 420 to move. The driving motor 410 drives the telescopic rod 420 to extend or retract. The two ends of the telescopic rod 420 are connected to the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 respectively. The extension direction of the telescopic rod 420 is not perpendicular to the extension direction x of the gap 500, so that the telescopic rod 420 can change the spacing between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 in the extension direction of the gap 500, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect. In this embodiment, the telescopic rod 420 can be a rod member commonly used in the prior art that can realize extension and retraction. Those skilled in the art can select it according to actual needs.

[0062] The condenser assembly 110 further comprises a bracket 600, and the condenser body 200 and / or the fan 300 are slidingly connected in the bracket 600. By arranging the condenser body 200 and / or the fan 300 in the bracket 600, the condenser body 200 and / or the fan 300 can be better protected. The condenser body 200 and / or the fan 300 are slidingly connected in the bracket 600, so that the condenser body 200 and / or the fan 300 can slide to realize adjustment of the spacing size.

[0063] The telescopic rod 420 comprises a first telescopic rod 421 and a second telescopic rod 422, which are respectively arranged on two sides of the driving motor 410. The two ends of the first telescopic rod 421 are respectively connected to the driving motor 410 and the fan 300, and the two ends of the second telescopic rod 422 are respectively connected to the driving motor 410 and the condenser body 200. The two ends of the first telescopic rod 421 are respectively connected to the driving motor 410 and the fan 300, and the driving motor 410 drives the first telescopic rod 421 to extend or retract, thereby changing the distance between the driving motor 410 and the fan 300. The two ends of the second telescopic rod 422 are respectively connected to the driving motor 410 and the condenser body 200, and the driving motor 410 drives the second telescopic rod 422 to extend or retract, thereby changing the distance between the driving motor 410 and the condenser body 200. The driving motor 410 drives the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 on both sides of the driving motor 410 to move, thereby changing the distance between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300.

[0064] In the present embodiment, the telescopic rod 420 is arranged on both sides of the driving motor 410, and the driving motor 410 drives the fan 300 and the condenser body 200 to move simultaneously to adjust the distance. In other embodiments, only one telescopic rod 420 can be arranged, and the driving motor 410 can drive only one of the fan 300 and the condenser body 200 to adjust the distance. Those skilled in the art can select a suitable specific structure of the distance adjusting device 400 according to actual needs.

[0065] A plurality of distance adjusting devices 400 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the fan 300. By arranging a plurality of distance adjusting devices 400 and arranging them at intervals along the circumference of the fan 300, the distance adjusting device 400 can act on the fan 300 and the condenser body 200 at multiple positions along the circumference of the fan 300, and the fan 300 and the condenser body 200 can move more stably, and the distance between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 can be adjusted more stably and accurately.

[0066] The condenser assembly 110 further comprises a flow sensor 700 and a controller, the controller being electrically connected with the flow sensor 700 and the spacing adjustment device 400 respectively, and the controller being capable of adjusting the spacing adjustment device 400 according to the flow detected by the flow sensor 700. The flow sensor 700 is capable of measuring the flow between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300, and the flow sensor 700 is electrically connected with the controller, and the flow measured by the flow sensor 700 can be transmitted to the controller, and the controller is further electrically connected with the spacing adjustment device 400, and the controller is further capable of adjusting the spacing adjustment device 400 according to the flow detected by the flow sensor 700, and the fan 300 and the condenser body 200 are adjusted to the most appropriate spacing according to different flow, and the heat dissipation effect is further improved. In the embodiment, the controller is electrically connected with the driving motor 410, and the driving motor 410 is controlled to adjust the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod 420.

[0067] The flow sensor 700 is arranged between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300, and is arranged at the middle part of the fan 300, so that the flow between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 can be more accurately measured, the measurement of the flow sensor 700 is more accurate, the accuracy of the spacing adjustment is improved, and the heat dissipation effect is better

[0068] One of the bracket 600 and the condenser body 200 is provided with a first sliding piece 810, and the other is provided with a first track 820 matched with the first sliding piece 810, the first sliding piece 810 is capable of sliding along the first track 820, and the first track 820 can play a guiding role, so that the sliding of the first sliding piece 810 is more stable. Similarly, one of the bracket 600 and the fan 300 is provided with a second sliding piece 830, and the other is provided with a second track 840 matched with the second sliding piece 830, the second sliding piece 830 is capable of sliding along the second track 840, and the second track 840 can play a guiding role, so that the sliding of the second sliding piece 830 is more stable, so that the adjustment of the spacing between the condenser body 200 and the fan 300 is more stable and smooth.

[0069] In the embodiment, the first sliding piece 810 and the second sliding piece 830 are guide grooves, and the first track 820 and the second track 840 are guide ribs, and the guide grooves are capable of sliding along the guide ribs. In other embodiments, other specific structures of the first track 820, the second track 840, the first sliding piece 810 and the second sliding piece 830 which are considered appropriate by those skilled in the art can also be selected.

[0070] As Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the fan 300 comprises a fan bracket 310 and a fan body 320, the fan bracket 310 is provided with a first fixing member 311, the fan body 320 is provided with a second fixing member 321, a plurality of second fixing members 321 are arranged at intervals along the extension direction x of the gap 500, the first fixing member 311 and one of the second fixing members 321 are detachably connected, so that when the first fixing member 311 is connected with different second fixing members 321, the initial position of the fan 300 in the extension direction x of the gap 500 can be changed, that is, the gap can be adjusted in advance by changing the position of the fan 300 before the gap adjusting device 400 starts to adjust, which improves the adjustment range of the gap between the fan 300 and the condenser body 200.

[0071] In the embodiment, the first fixing member 311 is a notch, and the second fixing member 321 is a protrusion, and the protrusion can be clamped in the notch. In other embodiments, other specific structures of the first fixing member 311 and the second fixing member 321 that are considered appropriate by those skilled in the art can also be selected.

[0072] As shown in the drawings, Figure 4 The bracket 600 has a square cross section, so as to reduce the extrusion of the bracket 600 to the airflow, avoid backflow of the airflow, reduce loss of the airflow, and improve the heat dissipation effect

[0073] In the description of the utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is the orientation of the device or element in normal use, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation at any time, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model in this respect.

[0074] Although the specific embodiments of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, the protection scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the utility model, and these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A condenser assembly comprising a condenser body and a fan, characterised in that, The condenser assembly further comprises a distance adjusting device; The condenser body and the fan are spaced apart by a gap, the distance adjusting device is arranged in the gap, and two ends of the distance adjusting device are connected to the condenser body and the fan respectively, and the distance adjusting device is used to adjust the distance between the condenser body and the fan.

2. The condenser assembly of claim 1, wherein, The distance adjusting device comprises a driving motor and a telescopic rod, the telescopic rod is connected to the driving motor, the driving motor drives the telescopic rod to extend or retract, two ends of the telescopic rod are connected to the condenser body and the fan respectively, and the extension direction of the telescopic rod is not perpendicular to the extension direction of the gap.

3. The condenser assembly of claim 1, wherein, The condenser assembly further comprises a support, and the condenser body and / or the fan are slidingly connected in the support.

4. The condenser assembly of claim 2, wherein, The telescopic rod comprises a first telescopic rod and a second telescopic rod, the first telescopic rod and the second telescopic rod are arranged on two sides of the driving motor respectively, two ends of the first telescopic rod are connected to the driving motor and the fan respectively, and two ends of the second telescopic rod are connected to the driving motor and the condenser body respectively.

5. The condenser assembly of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of distance adjusting devices are arranged along the circumference of the fan.

6. The condenser assembly of claim 1, wherein, The condenser assembly further comprises a flow sensor and a controller, the controller is electrically connected to the flow sensor and the distance adjusting device respectively, and the controller can adjust the distance adjusting device according to the flow detected by the flow sensor.

7. The condenser assembly of claim 3, wherein, One of the support and the condenser body is provided with a first sliding member, and the other is provided with a first track matched with the first sliding member; And / or, one of the support and the fan is provided with a second sliding member, and the other is provided with a second track matched with the second sliding member.

8. The condenser assembly of claim 1, wherein, The fan comprises a fan support and a fan body, the fan support is provided with a first fixing member, the fan body is provided with a second fixing member, a plurality of second fixing members are arranged along the extension direction of the gap, and the first fixing member and one of the second fixing members are detachably connected.

9. The condenser assembly of claim 3, wherein, The support has a square cross section.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The refrigerator comprises the condenser assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.