Mounting structure for refrigerator

Abstract

The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body and a refrigerator door connected to the refrigerator body, a refrigerating chamber is defined by the refrigerator door and the refrigerator body, a multifunctional box is arranged in the refrigerating chamber, and a temperature controller, a light source assembly and a fan assembly are arranged in the multifunctional box. The multifunctional box is provided with an air circulation cavity used for installing the fan assembly, one side wall of the multifunctional box is provided with an air inlet allowing air to enter the air circulation cavity, and the other side wall of the multifunctional box is provided with an air outlet allowing the air to be exhausted from the air circulation cavity. The multifunctional box is provided with a temperature control installation cavity on one side of the air circulation cavity, the temperature controller is arranged in the temperature control installation cavity, and the installation structure for the refrigerator aims at overcoming the defects in the prior art, and is convenient to install, high in air circulation efficiency and simple in structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to an installation structure for a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] As an indispensable appliance in modern homes and businesses, refrigerators have seen continuous improvement and development in their functions and performance. Traditional refrigerator designs typically distribute key components such as thermostats, light sources, and fans in different locations within the refrigerator. While this distributed design meets basic functional requirements, it also has some significant drawbacks. First, the independent installation of various functional components in traditional refrigerators (such as thermostats, light sources, and fans) not only increases the complexity of the internal structure but also leads to an increase in the number of parts. This complex internal structure makes assembly cumbersome, reduces production efficiency, and increases manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the presence of multiple independent components increases the difficulty of maintenance and repair, requiring technicians to handle each dispersed component individually, consuming considerable time and effort. Second, in terms of air circulation, the airflow path design of traditional refrigerators is often not optimized, resulting in uneven airflow and inconsistent temperature distribution within the refrigerator compartment. This situation affects refrigeration performance, increases the refrigerator's workload, and may lead to higher energy consumption. Furthermore, the lack of effective airflow guidance devices can cause turbulence, further impacting air circulation efficiency and reducing the refrigerator's overall performance. Moreover, traditional refrigerators often use ordinary light bulbs or inefficient LED panels for their light sources, which are not only insufficiently bright but also energy-intensive, failing to meet modern energy-saving and environmental protection requirements. Additionally, an unreasonable layout between the light source and fan components can lead to poor heat dissipation, affecting the light source's lifespan and lighting effect. Finally, from a user experience perspective, traditional refrigerators have complex user interfaces, making temperature adjustments and status checks less intuitive and convenient. Additionally, the dispersed installation of functional components results in low internal space utilization, hindering the achievement of a compact and aesthetically pleasing design.

[0003] This utility model was developed precisely because of the aforementioned shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an installation structure for refrigerators that is easy to install, has high air circulation efficiency, and a simple structure.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An installation structure for a refrigerator includes a cabinet and a door connected to the cabinet, the door and the cabinet forming a refrigerator compartment. A multi-functional box is provided inside the refrigerator compartment, containing a thermostat, a light source assembly, and a fan assembly. The multi-functional box has a gas circulation chamber for mounting the fan assembly. One side wall of the multi-functional box has an air inlet for gas to enter the gas circulation chamber, and the other side wall has an air outlet for gas to exit the gas circulation chamber. A temperature control mounting cavity is provided on one side of the gas circulation chamber, and the thermostat is disposed in the temperature control mounting cavity.

[0007] As described above, in the refrigerator installation structure, the multi-functional box is connected to the top side of the refrigerator compartment and is set against the right side wall of the refrigerator compartment. The air inlet is located at the bottom of the multi-functional box, and the air outlet is located on the left side wall of the multi-functional box.

[0008] As described above, the installation structure for a refrigerator includes a main housing, a first mounting groove on the upper part of the main housing, and a cover plate shell that covers the first mounting groove. The cover plate shell and the first mounting groove form the gas circulation chamber.

[0009] As described above, the refrigerator mounting structure has a guide plate portion on the cover shell that gradually tilts to the left from bottom to top to guide the airflow to the air outlet.

[0010] As described above, the refrigerator mounting structure has a second mounting groove that opens downwards at the lower part of the main housing. The main housing is connected to a light source cover plate that covers the second mounting groove. The light source cover plate and the second mounting groove form a light source mounting cavity for mounting a light source assembly. The light source cover plate is made of a light-transmitting material.

[0011] As described above, in the refrigerator mounting structure, the side wall of the second mounting groove is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the side wall of the light source cover is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion for snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0012] As described above, the main housing has a knob rod hole at the bottom that communicates with the temperature control mounting cavity for the knob rod of the temperature controller to extend out.

[0013] As described above, in the mounting structure for a refrigerator, the main housing has knob markings around the knob rod hole.

[0014] As described above, the installation structure for a refrigerator has a plurality of grid plates on the cover shell to block the air vents, and the main shell has insertion holes for the bottom of the grid plates to be inserted.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] 1. By integrating the thermostat, light source assembly, and fan assembly into a single multi-functional box, this invention not only significantly reduces the number of internal parts of the refrigerator but also makes the overall structure more compact. This design facilitates modular production, greatly simplifies the assembly process, improves production efficiency, and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0017] 2. The multi-functional compartment is designed with optimized airflow paths in mind. The air inlet and outlet are located on different side walls of the compartment, forming a unidirectional airflow channel. The deflector design further enhances airflow guidance, reduces turbulence, and ensures uniform and efficient airflow. This design not only expands the airflow range within the refrigerator compartment but also effectively improves air circulation efficiency, thereby better maintaining a uniform temperature distribution within the refrigerator compartment.

[0018] 3. Since all key components are concentrated in a single multi-functional box, refrigerator maintenance and repair are greatly simplified. Technicians only need to disassemble this box to inspect and repair all internal components, eliminating the need to handle individual parts scattered throughout the refrigerator. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​slots and protrusions make the installation and removal of the light source cover extremely convenient, further improving maintenance efficiency.

[0019] 4. The grid design not only prevents foreign objects from entering the air outlet but also provides a certain degree of protection, preventing external dust or impurities from entering the gas circulation chamber and ensuring the cleanliness and normal operation of internal components. The insertion hole design allows the grid to be firmly fixed to the main housing, enhancing the stability of the entire structure and improving product reliability.

[0020] 5. The thermostat knob extends from the knob hole and is marked with a knob symbol, allowing users to easily adjust the temperature setting. The light source cover is made of a translucent material, ensuring good illumination without compromising aesthetics. These design details collectively enhance the user experience, making operation simpler and more intuitive.

[0021] 6. An efficient air circulation system and optimized airflow path help reduce the refrigerator's workload and lower energy consumption. Furthermore, the LED light panel, as a key component of the light source, features high brightness and low power consumption, further improving the refrigerator's energy efficiency ratio and meeting modern energy-saving and environmental protection requirements.

[0022] 7. Because the multi-functional box integrates multiple functional components and is rationally designed, it reduces mutual interference between components and lowers the probability of malfunctions. Furthermore, the integration of the fan and light source components also facilitates heat dissipation of the light source, preventing performance degradation or damage due to overheating, thereby extending the overall lifespan of the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the refrigerator of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the refrigerator according to this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the multifunctional box of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the multifunctional box of this utility model. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0028] The utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0029] The orientations described in this utility model specification, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," are based on the orientations in the accompanying drawings and are intended to facilitate the description of the relationships between the various components. They do not indicate the unique or absolute positional relationships between the various components, but are merely one embodiment of the utility model and are not a limitation on its implementation.

[0030] This utility model introduces an installation structure for a refrigerator, such as... Figure 1 As shown. The refrigerator includes a cabinet 1 and a door 2 connected to the cabinet 1. The door 2 is typically fixed to the cabinet 1 by a rotating connection to enable opening or closing. When the door 2 is closed, it and the cabinet 1 together form a refrigerator compartment 3. This embodiment provides an innovative installation structure, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a multi-functional box 4 is provided inside the refrigerator compartment 3. The multi-functional box 4 integrates a thermostat 5, a light source assembly 6, and a fan assembly 7. The thermostat 5 can be referred to in the description of the patent application with patent number CN201820725484.X, entitled "A Refrigerator with an Improved Thermostat Installation Method"; generally, the thermostat 5 includes a thermostat box 51, a knob rod 52, and a knob 53. The light source assembly 6 is usually composed of an LED light panel, and can also be referred to in the lighting assembly of the patent application with patent number CN201721707804.0, entitled "Refrigerator Lighting Assembly and Refrigerator".

[0031] In this embodiment, by integrating functional components such as the temperature controller, fan, and light source into the multi-functional box 4, the overall structure becomes more compact and stable, facilitating modular production and reducing production and maintenance costs. Figure 2 As shown, the multi-functional box 4 has a gas circulation chamber 401 for mounting the fan assembly 7. An air inlet 402 is provided on one side wall of the multi-functional box 4 to allow air to enter the gas circulation chamber 401; an air outlet 403 is provided on the other side wall to allow air to exit from the gas circulation chamber 401. Furthermore, the multi-functional box 4 has a temperature control mounting cavity 404 on one side of the gas circulation chamber 401, where the temperature controller 5 is housed. Figure 2 The direction of airflow is indicated by point P. This design expands the airflow range within the refrigerator compartment 3 by allowing air to enter from one side and exit from the other, improving air circulation efficiency, making the air distribution within the refrigerator compartment 3 more uniform, and also facilitating heat dissipation from the light source.

[0032] Preferably, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the multi-functional box 4 is connected to the top of the refrigerator compartment 3 and is set against the right side wall of the refrigerator compartment 3. The air inlet 402 is located at the bottom of the multi-functional box 4, while the air outlet 403 is located on the left side wall of the multi-functional box 4.

[0033] Specifically, the multi-functional box 4 consists of three parts: the main shell 41, the cover shell 42, and the light source cover plate 43.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the main housing 41 of the multi-functional box 4 has a first mounting groove 411 on its upper part, and a cover shell 42 covers the main housing 41. Together, they form a gas circulation chamber 401. Preferably, the cover shell 42 has a guide plate portion 421 that gradually slopes to the left from bottom to top, thereby improving the efficiency of the gas flowing into the gas circulation chamber 401 to the outlet 403, reducing turbulence, and making the air flow more uniform.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the lower part of the main housing 41 has a downward-opening second mounting groove 412, which is covered by a light source cover plate 43. Together, they form a light source mounting cavity 405 for mounting the light source assembly 6. The light source cover plate 43 is made of a light-transmitting material.

[0036] To facilitate the installation and removal of the light source cover plate 43 and ensure its firmness, the side wall of the second mounting groove 412 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 413, and the side wall of the light source cover plate 43 is provided with a snap-fit ​​boss 431 for snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove 413.

[0037] Preferably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the bottom of the main housing 41 is provided with a knob rod hole 414 that communicates with the temperature control mounting cavity 404, through which the knob rod 52 of the temperature controller 5 passes. The temperature control box 51 is installed in the temperature control mounting cavity 404, with its knob rod 52 extending out from the knob rod hole 414, and the knob 53 connected to the end of the knob rod hole 414.

[0038] As a further optimized design, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the main housing 41 has a knob marking 415 around the knob rod hole 414, which further enhances the compactness of the product.

[0039] Preferably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the cover shell 42 is provided with several grid plates 422 that block the air outlet 403, and the main shell 41 is provided with insertion holes 416 for the bottom of the grid plates 422 to be inserted. These grid plates 422 can prevent foreign objects from entering the air outlet 403, and after the grid plates 422 are inserted into the insertion holes 416, the structure is more stable and reliable.

[0040] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. An installation structure for a refrigerator, the refrigerator comprising a cabinet (1) and a door (2) connected to the cabinet (1), the door (2) and the cabinet (1) forming a refrigerator compartment (3), characterized in that: The refrigerator compartment (3) is equipped with a multi-functional box (4), which contains a thermostat (5), a light source assembly (6), and a fan assembly (7). The multi-functional box (4) has a gas circulation chamber (401) for mounting the fan assembly (7). One side wall of the multi-functional box (4) has an air inlet (402) for gas to enter the gas circulation chamber (401), and the other side wall of the multi-functional box (4) has an air outlet (403) for gas to exit from the gas circulation chamber (401). The multi-functional box (4) has a temperature control mounting chamber (404) on one side of the gas circulation chamber (401), and the thermostat (5) is installed in the temperature control mounting chamber (404).

2. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-functional box (4) is connected to the top side of the refrigerator compartment (3) and is set against the right side wall of the refrigerator compartment (3). The air inlet (402) is opened at the bottom of the multi-functional box (4), and the air outlet (403) is opened on the left side wall of the multi-functional box (4).

3. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multifunctional box (4) includes a main shell (41), the upper part of the main shell (41) is provided with a first mounting groove (411), the main shell (41) is connected to a cover shell (42) covering the first mounting groove (411), and the cover shell (42) and the first mounting groove (411) form the gas circulation chamber (401).

4. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover shell (42) is provided with a guide plate (421) that gradually tilts to the left from bottom to top to guide the airflow to the air outlet (403).

5. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main housing (41) has a downward-opening second mounting groove (412) at its lower part. The main housing (41) is connected to a light source cover plate (43) covering the second mounting groove (412). The light source cover plate (43) and the second mounting groove (412) form a light source mounting cavity for setting the light source assembly (6). The light source cover plate (43) is made of a light-transmitting material.

6. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second mounting groove (412) has a snap-fit ​​groove (413) on its side wall, and the light source cover plate (43) has a snap-fit ​​boss (431) on its side wall for snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove (413).

7. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the main housing (41) is provided with a knob rod hole (414) that communicates with the temperature control mounting cavity (404) for the knob rod of the temperature controller (5) to extend out.

8. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The main housing (41) has a knob mark (415) around the knob rod hole (414).

9. The mounting structure for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover shell (42) is provided with a plurality of grid plates (422) that block the air outlet (403), and the main shell (41) is provided with an insertion hole (416) for the bottom of the grid plate (422) to be inserted.

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