Refrigerator

Abstract

The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator container, a shelf assembly and a middle partition plate, and container ribs are arranged on the inner wall of the refrigerator container in a protruding mode; the shelf assembly is erected on the liner ribs, and an installation space is defined by the shelf assembly and the inner wall of the refrigerator liner; the middle partition plate is fixed in the installation space and divides the installation space into a left side space and a right side space, the middle partition plate is provided with a first clamping part, the shelf assembly is provided with a second clamping part, and the first clamping part and the second clamping part are connected in a clamped mode so that the shelf assembly can be fixed in the installation space. According to the refrigerator, the first clamping part is additionally arranged on the middle partition plate, the second clamping part is additionally arranged on the shelf assembly, the first clamping part and the second clamping part are clamped so that the shelf assembly can be fixedly installed in the refrigerator container, the situation that the shelf assembly moves in the refrigerator container to damage the refrigerator container can be prevented, the structure is simple, and assembling is convenient.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of refrigerators, and particularly relates to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of material life, the refrigerator has become an indispensable household appliance in thousands of households. The storage compartment of the refrigerator is usually provided with a shelf, which can be used to place articles and partition the storage compartment. At present, the shelf of the refrigerator on the market is directly erected on the rib of the tank, which causes the shelf to easily move in the tank and collide with the tank to cause damage. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The refrigerator provided by the application embodiment can solve the technical problem that the shelf of the refrigerator easily moves in the tank to cause damage to the tank.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the application provides the following technical scheme:

[0005] A refrigerator comprises:

[0006] a tank, a rib being protruded on an inner wall of the tank;

[0007] a shelf assembly being erected on the rib and surrounding the inner wall of the tank to form a mounting space;

[0008] a middle partition plate being fixed in the mounting space and separating the mounting space into a left space and a right space, the middle partition plate being provided with a first clamping part, the shelf assembly being provided with a second clamping part, the first clamping part being clamped with the second clamping part to fix the shelf assembly in the mounting space.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first clamping part comprises an elastic cantilever and a limiting rib, and the second clamping part comprises a limiting boss and a limiting clamping groove;

[0010] the elastic cantilever is clamped with the limiting boss to limit the movement of the shelf assembly in the front-rear direction, and the limiting rib is inserted into the limiting clamping groove to limit the movement of the shelf assembly in the up-down direction, so that the shelf assembly is fixed in the mounting space.

[0011] In some embodiments, the elastic cantilever comprises a stop part and an elastic part connected with each other;

[0012] when the elastic part is in a natural state, the stop part is adapted to block the front side of the limiting boss to limit the shelf assembly in the mounting position in the front-rear direction, and the elastic part is elastically deformed when subjected to an external force to drive the stop part to release the limiting of the limiting boss.

[0013] In some embodiments, the elastic suspension arm further comprises a guide slope connected with the elastic part;

[0014] When the shelf assembly is inserted into the first position in the box body in the front-rear direction, the limiting boss drives the elastic part to elastically deform through the guide slope; after the shelf assembly is inserted into the installation position, the limiting boss is separated from the guide slope, and the elastic part returns to the original state, so that the stop portion is blocked in front of the limiting boss.

[0015] In some embodiments, the shelf assembly comprises a shelf plate and a back trim fixed to the rear end of the shelf plate, and the shelf plate is arranged on the rib; the back trim has a downwardly bent flange, and the second clamping portion is arranged on the flange.

[0016] In some embodiments, the flange is provided with a avoiding gap, the avoiding gap is adapted for the middle partition plate to pass through, and the limiting boss is arranged on the inner wall of the flange adapted to form the avoiding gap, and the limiting clamping groove is arranged on the front side wall of the flange and communicates with the avoiding gap.

[0017] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further comprises an air duct cover plate, the air duct cover plate is installed on the rear side wall of the box body, and the air duct cover plate is provided with an installation clamping groove;

[0018] The rear end of the middle partition plate is provided with an installation protruding rib, and the installation protruding rib is adapted to be clamped in the installation clamping groove, so that the middle partition plate is installed in the installation space.

[0019] In some embodiments, the installation clamping groove is provided with a fastening protruding rib towards the middle partition plate, and the installation protruding rib is provided with a groove, the fastening protruding rib is adapted to be inserted into the groove and is in interference fit with the inner wall of the groove.

[0020] In some embodiments, the middle partition plate comprises an installation base, and the installation base is fixed to the bottom wall of the box body through a connecting piece.

[0021] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the box body is further provided with a stop rib, and the stop rib is adapted to abut against the rear end of the shelf assembly to limit the travel of the shelf assembly in the front-rear direction inserted into the box body.

[0022] The refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present application can prevent the shelf assembly from moving in the box body and causing damage to the box body by adding a first clamping portion on the middle partition plate and a second clamping portion on the shelf assembly, and clamping the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion to achieve fixed installation of the shelf assembly in the box body. The structure is simple and convenient to assemble. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of region A.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the shelf assembly and the partition plate provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the shelf assembly and the central partition provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Exploded view of the assembly shown.

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Partial sectional view of the assembly shown

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 5 An enlarged view of the assembly shown in region B.

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 5 An enlarged view of the assembly shown in region C.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition plate installed in the inner tank according to an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Exploded view of the assembly shown.

[0035] Figure 11 for Figure 9 The assembly shown is a partial sectional view along the DD direction.

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0038] 100. Refrigerator;

[0039] 110. Cabinet liner; 120. Shelf assembly; 130. Middle partition; 140. Installation space; 150. Second snap-fit ​​part; 160. First snap-fit ​​part; 170. Air duct cover; 180. First drawer; 190. Second drawer;

[0040] 111. Sealing rib; 112. Stop rib; 121. Shelf; 122. Rear trim strip; 131. Mounting rib; 132. Mounting base; 141. Left side space; 142. Right side space; 151. Limiting boss; 152. Limiting slot; 161. Flexible cantilever; 162. Limiting rib; 171. Mounting slot; 172. Fastening rib;

[0041] 1221. Flanged edge; 1222. Clearance notch; 1311. Groove; 1611. Stop; 1612. Elastic part; 1613. Guide slope. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] This application provides a refrigerator as an example; please refer to [link to example]. Figures 1-2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram shown is an enlarged view of area A. Refrigerator 100 includes a liner 110, a shelf assembly 120, and a middle partition 130.

[0044] The inner wall of the box liner 110 is provided with a rib 111 protruding from it; the shelf assembly 120 is mounted on the rib 111 and forms an installation space 140 with the inner wall of the box liner 110; the middle partition 130 is fixed in the installation space 140 and divides the installation space 140 into a left space and a right space. The middle partition 130 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part 160 and the shelf assembly 120 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part 150. The first snap-fit ​​part 160 and the second snap-fit ​​part 150 are snapped together so that the shelf assembly 120 is fixed in the installation space 140.

[0045] It should be noted that the inner liner 110 is suitable for forming a space in the refrigerator 100 for storing items, such as forming a refrigeration space or a freezing space in the refrigerator 100. The inner liner 110 can be injection molded and integrally formed with the inner liner rib 111. In the actual installation process, the middle partition 130 is first fixedly installed in the inner liner 110. Then, the shelf assembly 120 is horizontally inserted into the installation position inside the inner liner 110 through the opening on the front side of the inner liner 110. During the insertion process, the shelf assembly 120 is supported on the inner liner rib 111 and slides along the length of the inner liner rib 111. After the shelf assembly 120 slides to the installation position, the second snap-fit ​​part 150 engages with the first snap-fit ​​part 160 to complete the assembly of the shelf assembly 120.

[0046] The refrigerator 100 provided in this application embodiment adds a first snap-fit ​​part 160 to the middle partition 130 and a second snap-fit ​​part 150 to the shelf assembly 120, and snaps the first snap-fit ​​part 160 and the second snap-fit ​​part 150 together to achieve the fixed installation of the shelf assembly 120 in the inner box 110. This can prevent the shelf assembly 120 from moving around in the inner box 110 and causing damage to the inner box 110. The structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0047] For further details, please refer to Figures 3-5 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the shelf assembly and the central partition provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective showing the connection between the shelf assembly and the central partition provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 for Figure 3 The exploded view of the assembly is shown. The first locking part 160 includes an elastic cantilever 161 and a limiting rib 162, and the second locking part 150 includes a limiting boss 151 and a limiting groove 152. The elastic cantilever 161 is locked with the limiting boss 151 to restrict the movement of the shelf assembly 120 in the front-to-back direction, and the limiting rib 162 is locked in the limiting groove 152 to restrict the movement of the shelf assembly 120 in the vertical direction, thereby fixing the shelf assembly 120 in the installation space 140.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 3The partial cross-sectional view of the assembly shown shows that the elastic cantilever 161 includes a stop portion 1611 and an elastic portion 1612 connected together. When the elastic portion 1612 is in its natural state, the stop portion 1611 is adapted to block the front side of the limiting boss 151 to limit the shelf assembly 120 in the front-rear direction to the installation position. When the elastic portion 1612 is subjected to an external force, it generates elastic deformation to drive the stop portion 1611 to release the limiting boss 151. In practical applications, when the shelf assembly 120 needs to be disassembled or assembled, the user can apply pressure to cause the elastic part 1612 to deform elastically, thereby causing the stop part 1611 to move away from the preset position, thus releasing the limit on the limiting boss 151 and allowing the shelf assembly 120 to move in the front and back directions. When the shelf assembly 120 needs to be fixed in the installation position, the user can stop applying external force to allow the elastic part 1612 to return to its original state, thereby causing the stop part 1611 to return to the preset position. Thus, the stop part 1611 blocks the front side of the limiting boss 151, preventing the shelf assembly 120 from being pulled out of the box liner 110.

[0049] In some embodiments, the elastic cantilever 161 further includes a guide ramp 1613 connected to the elastic portion 1612. When the shelf assembly 120 is inserted into the first position in the box liner 110 in the front-back direction, the limiting boss 151 drives the elastic portion 1612 to generate elastic deformation through the guide ramp 1613. After the shelf assembly 120 is inserted into the installation position, the limiting boss 151 separates from the guide ramp 1613, and the elastic portion 1612 returns to its original state so that the stop portion 1611 blocks the front side of the limiting boss 151. The guide ramp 1613 is inclined from the partition plate 130 toward the side where the shelf assembly 120 is installed. In actual application, during the process of the user inserting the shelf assembly 120, the limiting boss 151 first moves to the first position and pushes the guide ramp 1613 to rotate so that the elastic part 1612 generates elastic deformation, thereby driving the stop part 1611 to move away from the shelf assembly 120. Then, when the shelf assembly 120 is inserted into the installation position, the limiting boss 151 separates from the guide ramp 1613, so that the elastic part 1612 returns to its original shape and drives the stop part 1611 to block the front side of the limiting boss 151, so as to prevent the shelf assembly 120 from being pulled out of the box liner 110.

[0050] Optionally, the first snap-fit ​​portion 160 and the partition plate 130 are made of plastic and are integrally molded using an injection molding process. The elastic cantilever 161, for example, is fixedly connected to the partition plate 130 at one end, and its other end is suspended in the mounting space 140. For an example, please refer to... Figure 7 , Figure 7 for Figure 5The diagram shows an enlarged view of the assembly in region B. The stop 1611 is suspended above the top wall of the partition 130, and the elastic part 1612 is adapted to elastically drive the stop 1611 to move up and down above the top wall of the partition 130. During the insertion of the shelf assembly 120, the limiting boss 151 first pushes the stop 1611 upwards via the guide ramp 1613 to avoid interference with the shelf assembly 120, allowing the shelf assembly 120 to continue to be inserted into the installation position. Once the shelf assembly 120 has reached the installation position, the limiting boss 151 separates from the guide ramp 1613, and the stop 1611 moves downwards to its original position based on the rebound force of the elastic part 1612, thereby blocking the front side of the limiting boss 151.

[0051] In some embodiments, the shelf assembly 120 includes a shelf 121 and a rear trim strip 122 fixed to the rear end of the shelf 121. The shelf 121 is mounted on the inner rib 111. The rear trim strip 122 has a downwardly bent flange 1221, and a second snap-fit ​​portion 150 is disposed on the flange 1221. This prevents the second snap-fit ​​portion 150 from extending into the central region of the installation space 140, thus avoiding interference with other refrigerator 100 components in the installation space 140 and increasing installation difficulty. Preferably, the second snap-fit ​​portion 150 is integrally formed with the rear trim strip 122.

[0052] For example, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 for Figure 5 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the assembly in region C. A clearance notch 1222 is provided on the flange 1221, which is suitable for the central partition 130 to pass through. A limiting boss 151 is provided on the inner wall of the flange 1221 that forms the clearance notch 1222. A limiting slot 152 is provided on the front side wall of the flange 1221 and communicates with the clearance notch 1222. This simplifies the structure of the shelf assembly 120 and improves the ease of installation and structural strength.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 9-10 , Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition plate installed in the inner liner of the box according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 10 for Figure 9The exploded view of the assembly is shown. The refrigerator 100 also includes an air duct cover 170, which is mounted on the rear side wall of the inner liner 110. The air duct cover 170 has a mounting groove 171. The rear end of the partition 130 has a protruding mounting rib 131, which is adapted to engage with the mounting groove 171, so that the partition 130 is installed in the installation space 140. Thus, when installing the partition 130, quick positioning of the partition 130 can be achieved by aligning the mounting rib 131 with the mounting groove 171 and inserting it. Preferably, the mounting rib 131 and the partition 130 are integrally formed.

[0054] Optionally, please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 for Figure 9 The diagram shows a partial sectional view of the assembly along the DD direction. A fastening rib 172 protrudes from the mounting slot 171 toward the partition plate 130. A groove 1311 is formed on the mounting rib 131, and the fastening rib 172 is adapted to be inserted into the groove 1311, with an interference fit to the inner wall of the groove 1311. Thus, when installing the partition plate 130, by aligning the mounting rib 131 with the mounting slot 171 and inserting it, and tightly securing the fastening rib 172 in the groove 1311, quick positioning and fixation of the rear end of the partition plate 130 can be achieved, which is very convenient. Preferably, the fastening rib 172 is integrally formed with the duct cover plate 170.

[0055] Optionally, the partition 130 includes a mounting base 132, which is fixed to the bottom wall of the refrigerator liner 110 via a connector. The connector can be a stud, a snap-fit, or other connecting structure. The mounting base 132 is, for example, a horizontally extending plate, and the partition 130 body is vertically fixed to the upper surface of the mounting base 132. Threaded holes are provided on both sides of the mounting base 132, and corresponding threaded holes are also provided on the bottom wall of the refrigerator liner 110. Studs are used to sequentially screw the partition 130 to the mounting base 132 and the bottom wall of the refrigerator liner 110, thereby securing the partition 130 to the refrigerator liner 110 of the refrigerator 100.

[0056] In some embodiments, a stop rib 112 is also provided on the inner wall of the box liner 110. The stop rib 112 is adapted to abut against the rear end of the shelf assembly 120 to limit the stroke of the shelf assembly 120 when inserted into the box liner 110 in the front-back direction. In practical applications, when the user inserts the shelf assembly 120 into the installation position in the box liner 110, the rear end of the shelf assembly 120 abuts against the stop rib 112, thereby limiting the movement of the shelf assembly 120 in the insertion direction. Thus, through the cooperation of the stop rib 112 and the elastic cantilever 161, the shelf assembly 120 can be fixed in the front-back direction.

[0057] For further details, please refer to Figure 12 ,Figure 12 This is another structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator provided in this application embodiment. The refrigerator 100 also includes a first drawer 180 and a second drawer 190. The first drawer 180 is slidably disposed in the left side space 141; the second drawer 190 is slidably disposed in the right side space 142. Exemplarily, the left side wall of the partition 130 and the left side wall of the liner 110 are respectively recessed towards the left side space 141, and the first drawer 180 is correspondingly provided with a first slider. The first slider cooperates with the first slide rail so that the first drawer 180 is slidably disposed in the left side space 141; the left and right side walls of the partition 130 and the right side wall of the liner 110 are respectively recessed towards the right side space 142, and the second drawer 190 is correspondingly provided with a second slider. The second slider cooperates with the second slide rail so that the second drawer 190 is slidably disposed in the right side space 142.

[0058] The refrigerator 100 provided in this application embodiment adds a first snap-fit ​​part 160 to the middle partition 130 and a second snap-fit ​​part 150 to the shelf assembly 120, and snaps the first snap-fit ​​part 160 and the second snap-fit ​​part 150 together to achieve the fixed installation of the shelf assembly 120 in the inner box 110. This can prevent the shelf assembly 120 from moving around in the inner box 110 and causing damage to the inner box 110. The structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0059] The refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The inner wall of the box is reinforced with ribs. The shelf assembly is mounted on the inner rib and forms an installation space with the inner wall of the box liner; A partition is fixed in the installation space and divides the installation space into a left space and a right space. The partition has a first snap-fit ​​part, and the shelf assembly has a second snap-fit ​​part. The first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part snap-fit ​​together to fix the shelf assembly in the installation space.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​part includes an elastic cantilever and a limiting rib, and the second snap-fit ​​part includes a limiting boss and a limiting slot; The elastic cantilever engages with the limiting boss to restrict the movement of the shelf assembly in the front-to-back direction, and the limiting rib is inserted into the limiting slot to restrict the movement of the shelf assembly in the vertical direction, thereby fixing the shelf assembly in the installation space.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic cantilever includes a stop part and an elastic part connected together; When the elastic part is in its natural state, the stop part is adapted to block the front side of the limiting boss to limit the shelf assembly in the front-back direction; when the elastic part is subjected to external force, it generates elastic deformation to drive the stop part to release the limiting boss.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic cantilever also includes a guide ramp connected to the elastic part; When the shelf assembly is inserted into the first position in the box liner in the front-back direction, the limiting boss drives the elastic part to produce elastic deformation through the guide ramp; after the shelf assembly is inserted into the installation position, the limiting boss separates from the guide ramp, and the elastic part returns to its original shape so that the stop part blocks the front side of the limiting boss.

5. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The shelf assembly includes a shelf and a rear trim strip fixed to the rear end of the shelf, the shelf being mounted on the reinforcing rib; the rear trim strip has a downwardly bent flange, and a second snap-fit ​​portion is disposed on the flange.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flange has an clearance notch, which is suitable for the middle partition to pass through. The limiting boss is provided on the inner wall of the flange that is suitable for forming the clearance notch. The limiting slot is provided on the front side wall of the flange and communicates with the clearance notch.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes an air duct cover plate, which is installed on the rear side wall of the refrigerator liner, and the air duct cover plate is provided with an installation slot. The rear end of the partition plate is provided with a mounting rib, which is adapted to be engaged in the mounting slot so that the partition plate is installed in the installation space.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting slot has a fastening rib protruding towards the middle partition. The mounting rib has a groove and is adapted to be inserted into the groove and to be interference-fitted with the inner wall of the groove.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The partition includes a mounting base, which is fixed to the bottom wall of the box liner by a connector.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box liner is also provided with a stop rib, which is adapted to abut against the rear end of the shelf assembly to limit the travel of the shelf assembly in the front-to-back direction when inserted into the box liner.

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