Refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides refrigeration equipment. The refrigeration equipment (100) comprises a box body (1), a door body (2) connected to the box body (1) and a water box (3) arranged on the box body (1) or the door body (2), a protruding part (31) protruding upwards is arranged on the bottom wall (33) of the water box (3), a water outlet channel (32) is formed in the protruding part (31), the water inlet end of the water outlet channel (32) is located at the top of the protruding part (31), and the water outlet end of the water outlet channel (32) is located at the bottom of the box body (1). The refrigeration equipment (100) comprises a water demand structure arranged on the door body (2) or the box body (1), and the water box (3) is used for supplying water to the water demand structure through the water outlet channel (32). Through the arrangement, the water supply efficiency can be improved, and meanwhile impurities are prevented from blocking a water supply path.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliances, and more particularly to a refrigeration device. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, is a common household appliance. With technological advancements, users have increasingly higher demands for refrigeration equipment. To meet users' daily water or ice needs, refrigeration equipment requires a water supply component. This component typically includes a water tank and water pipes connecting the tank to the water-using structure. The water tank stores a certain amount of water, and the water pipes transport the water from the tank to the desired location. However, this design has the following drawback: the water supply efficiency from the water tank to the water-using structure is not high. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a refrigeration device that, by providing an upwardly protruding bulge on the bottom wall of a water box and forming a water outlet channel inside the bulge, can improve water supply efficiency while preventing impurities from clogging the water supply path.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned application objectives, one embodiment of this application provides a refrigeration device, which includes a housing, a door connected to the housing, and a water box disposed on the housing or the door. The bottom wall of the water box is provided with an upwardly protruding protrusion, and a water outlet channel is formed inside the protrusion. The water inlet end of the water outlet channel is located at the top of the protrusion. The refrigeration device includes a water-requiring structure disposed on the door or the housing, and the water box is used to supply water to the water-requiring structure through the water outlet channel.

[0005] In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device includes a water valve disposed in the water outlet channel. The water valve is used to open and close the water outlet channel. The lower end of the water outlet channel is higher than or flush with the lower surface of the bottom wall of the water box. The water box is detachably disposed in the door or the box. When the water box is removed, the water valve is in a closed state.

[0006] In one embodiment of this application, the water box is disposed on the door body, the side wall of the water box is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove extends vertically and is open at the lower end, the door body is provided with a limiting block that cooperates with the limiting groove, the refrigeration device includes a bracket disposed on the door body, the bracket is located below the limiting block, the bracket forms a placement groove with an open upper end, the placement groove is used to accommodate the bottom of the water box.

[0007] In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration equipment includes a channel component disposed on the bracket. The bottom wall of the placement tank has a mounting hole, and the channel component has a water flow channel passing through the mounting hole. The water inlet end of the water flow channel is located above the bottom wall of the placement tank. The water flow channel constitutes part of the water path for the water box to supply water to the water-requiring structure. The bottom wall of the water box has a receiving groove, and the lower end of the water outlet channel is located in the receiving groove. When the bottom of the water box is located in the placement tank, the water inlet end of the water flow channel extends into the receiving groove, and the lower end of the water outlet channel extends into the water flow channel.

[0008] In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device includes a channel seal, which includes a sealing portion and a sealing edge. The sealing portion is embedded inside the water inlet end of the water flow channel and is used to seal the gap between the inner wall of the water flow channel and the outer wall of the water outlet channel. The sealing edge covers the top surface of the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel. The refrigeration device includes a cover, which covers the sealing edge and the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel. A snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the cover and the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel. The inner diameter of the receiving groove is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the cover.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration equipment includes a water pump module, which includes a water pump box, a water pump disposed in the water pump box, a water pump inlet pipe partially located in the water pump box, and a water pump outlet pipe partially located in the water pump box. The water pump inlet pipe is connected to the outlet end of the water flow channel, which is located below the bottom wall of the placement tank, and the water pump outlet pipe is connected to the water-requiring structure.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, a stepped surface is formed inside the upper end of the water flow channel, and the stepped surface is provided with an upwardly extending protrusion. The water valve includes a valve body, a valve seal, and an elastic element. The valve seal is disposed on the upper peripheral wall of the valve body, and the elastic element is disposed between the valve body wall and the outlet channel wall. When the water box moves downward so that the lower end of the outlet channel extends into the water flow channel, the protrusion abuts against the valve body, causing the valve body and the valve seal to move upward so that the water valve opens. When the valve body moves upward, the elastic element is compressed. When the water box moves upward so that the lower end of the outlet channel disengages from the water flow channel, under the action of the elastic element, the valve body and the valve seal move downward so that the valve seal seals the gap between the valve body and the water flow channel wall so that the water valve closes.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the door body is provided with an ice-making chamber and a distributor chamber. The water-requiring structure includes an ice-making water-requiring structure disposed in the ice-making chamber and a distributor water-requiring structure disposed in the distributor chamber. The water pump outlet pipe includes an ice-making water outlet pipe connected to the ice-making water-requiring structure and a distributor water outlet pipe connected to the distributor water-requiring structure. The protrusion is integrally formed with the bottom wall of the water box.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the door body includes a door shell and a door liner disposed opposite to each other, and the water pump box is disposed between the door shell and the door liner.

[0013] In one embodiment of this application, the water pump box has an installation opening on the door liner side, the door liner has a clearance opening that mates with the installation opening, the bracket is disposed inside the door liner, the bracket covers the clearance opening, the door liner forms the limiting block, the water box is removably installed inside the door liner, and the distributor chamber opening faces the outside of the door.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this application has the advantage of setting an upward protrusion on the bottom wall of the water box and forming a water outlet channel inside the protrusion, which can improve the water supply efficiency while avoiding impurities from clogging the water supply path. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The specific embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigeration device according to one embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water box according to one embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A structural diagram of the middle water box from another angle;

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view of the water tank and water valve;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a water box placed in a door body according to one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure after the greywater box has been removed;

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure after the support structure has been removed;

[0023] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a channel component, a channel seal, and a cover according to one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water pump module according to one embodiment of this application.

[0025] The components are as follows: 1. Box body; 11. Storage compartment; 2. Door; 21. Limiting block; 22. Door shell; 23. Door liner; 24. Clearance opening; 3. Water box; 31. Protrusion; 32. Water outlet channel; 33. Bottom wall; 34. Limiting groove; 35. Receiving groove; 4. Water valve; 41. Valve body; 42. Valve seal; 43. Elastic element; 5. Bracket; 51. Placement groove; 52. Mounting hole; 6. Channel component. ; 61. Water flow channel; 62. Stepped surface; 63. Protrusion; 64. Block; 7. Channel seal; 71. Sealing part; 72. Sealing edge; 8. Cover; 81. Slot; 9. Water pump module; 91. Water pump box; 911. Mounting opening; 92. Water pump; 93. Water pump inlet pipe; 94. Water pump outlet pipe; 941. Ice maker outlet pipe; 942. Distributor outlet pipe; 100. Refrigeration equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present patent will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present patent, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 This application provides a refrigeration device 100. The refrigeration device 100 includes a housing 1. A storage compartment 11 may be formed inside the housing 1. The storage compartment 11 has an opening, through which a user can store items or retrieve items. The refrigeration device 100 may include a door 2. The door 2 is connected to the housing 1. The door 2 can be used to open and close the opening of the storage compartment 11.

[0028] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The refrigeration equipment 100 includes a water tank 3. The water tank 3 is used to store a certain amount of water. The water tank 3 can be installed in the cabinet 1 or in the door 2. The bottom wall 33 of the water tank 3 has an upwardly protruding protrusion 31. A water outlet channel 32 is formed inside the protrusion 31. The water inlet of the water outlet channel 32 is located at the top of the protrusion 31. The refrigeration equipment 100 includes a water-requiring structure installed in the door 2 or the cabinet 1. The water tank 3 is used to supply water to the water-requiring structure through the water outlet channel 32.

[0029] In this application, the height direction of the refrigeration device 100 is the up-down direction, the depth direction of the storage room 11 is the front-back direction, and the width direction of the refrigeration device 100 is the left-right direction. The opening of the storage room 11 faces forward.

[0030] The bottom wall 33 of the water box 3 is provided with an upward protrusion 31. The water inlet of the water outlet channel 32 is located at the top of the protrusion 31. Since the water outlet channel 32 is located at the bottom of the water box 3, the water in the water box 3 can flow out naturally through the water outlet channel 32 under the action of gravity, reducing energy consumption and ensuring that the water supply is both smooth and energy-saving, with high water supply efficiency.

[0031] Impurities inside water tank 3 typically accumulate on the bottom wall 33 of water tank 3. Since the top of the protrusion 31 in water tank 3 is higher than the bottom wall 33, the inlet end of the water outlet channel 32 is also higher than the bottom wall 33. By placing the water outlet channel 32 within the protrusion 31 at the bottom of water tank 3, impurities can be deposited at the bottom of water tank 3 without interfering with the water flow, effectively preventing impurities from entering the water outlet channel 32 and preventing them from entering the water supply path between the water outlet channel 32 and the water-requiring structure. This ensures the long-term operational stability of the water supply system and avoids the problem of decreased water supply efficiency due to water path blockage, thus guaranteeing water supply efficiency. This not only reduces costs but also improves the reliability of the water supply system, reduces the probability of malfunctions, and extends the service life of the water supply system.

[0032] Reference Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device 100 includes a water valve 4 disposed within a water outlet channel 32. The water valve 4 is used to open and close the water outlet channel 32. The lower end of the water outlet channel 32 is higher than or flush with the lower surface of the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3. The water box 3 is removably disposed on the door 2 or the housing 1. When the water box 3 is removed, the water valve 4 is in the closed state.

[0033] The lower end of the water outlet channel 32 is set to be higher than or flush with the lower surface of the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3. This can prevent the lower end of the water outlet channel 32 from protruding from the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3, avoid any protruding structure in the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3, and ensure the flatness of the lower surface of the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3. This allows the water box 3 to be placed more stably and conveniently after it is removed. This not only improves the user experience, but also avoids obstruction or damage caused by the protrusion 31 during the removal or placement of the water box 3.

[0034] The water valve 4 is located inside the water outlet channel 32 and is used to open and close the water outlet channel 32, ensuring precise control of the water flow in the water outlet channel 32. When the water box 3 is removed, the water valve 4 automatically closes, which prevents water leakage when the water box 3 is removed, thus improving the safety and cleanliness of the water box 3.

[0035] The water box 3 can be removed and placed on the door 2 or the box 1, making the use of the water box 3 more flexible. Users can take out the water box 3 at any time as needed and use the water in the water box 3 directly, or add water directly to the water box 3. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, a water box 3 is disposed on a door 2. A limiting groove 34 is provided on the side wall of the water box 3. The limiting groove 34 extends vertically and is open at its lower end. A limiting block 21 that mates with the limiting groove 34 is provided on the door 2. The refrigeration device 100 includes a bracket 5 disposed on the door 2. The bracket 5 is located below the limiting block 21. The bracket 5 forms a placement groove 51 with an open upper end. The placement groove 51 is used to accommodate the bottom of the water box 3.

[0037] The design of the limiting groove 34 and the limiting block 21 effectively fixes the water box 3 to the door 2, preventing unnecessary movement or loosening of the water box 3 during use. After the limiting block 21 is inserted into the limiting groove 34 from the lower end, it can keep the water box 3 in the correct position, ensuring that the water box 3 is always in a stable state during use and will not be displaced due to vibration or external force.

[0038] The placement slot 51 is located below the bracket 5 and has an open top structure, which allows the bottom of the water box 3 to be securely housed within it. The placement slot 51 further enhances the stability of the water box 3, ensuring that it will not tip over or accidentally fall off during use, and improving the stability of the connection between the water box 3 and the door 2.

[0039] The design of the limiting groove 34 and the placement groove 51 allows the water box 3 to be placed from top to bottom, which is convenient for the water box 3 to be put in and taken out. At the same time, it ensures the stable fixation of the water box 3 on the door 2, enhances the stability of the placement of the water box 3 and the safety of use, is convenient to operate, and has high overall reliability and durability.

[0040] Reference Figures 3 to 8 In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device 100 includes a channel member 6 disposed on the bracket 5. A mounting hole 52 is formed in the bottom wall of the placement groove 51. The channel member 6 forms a water flow channel 61, at least partially disposed within the mounting hole 52. The inlet end of the water flow channel 61 is located above the bottom wall of the placement groove 51. The water flow channel 61 constitutes part of the water path for the water box 3 to supply water to the water-requiring structure. A receiving groove 35 is formed in the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3. The lower end of the outlet channel 32 is located within the receiving groove 35. When the bottom of the water box 3 is located within the placement groove 51, the inlet end of the water flow channel 61 extends into the receiving groove 35, and the lower end of the outlet channel 32 extends into the water flow channel 61.

[0041] By providing mounting holes 52 on the bottom wall of the placement groove 51 and aligning the water flow channel 61 of the channel component 6 with the mounting holes 52, the water outlet channel 32 of the water box 3 can be precisely aligned with the water flow channel 61. When the bottom of the water box 3 is placed in the placement groove 51, the inlet end of the water flow channel 61 can extend into the receiving groove 35 at the bottom of the water box 3, while the lower end of the water outlet channel 32 can extend into the water flow channel 61, ensuring that the water flow from the water outlet channel 32 can smoothly enter the water flow channel 61, thereby effectively supplying water to the water-requiring structure. This design avoids misalignment or leakage of the water flow channel 61, improving the stability and accuracy of the water supply.

[0042] The water flow channel 61 is connected to the water outlet channel 32 through the receiving groove 35 of the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3, forming a simple and direct water path, which reduces the resistance and energy loss in the water flow process, thereby improving the water supply efficiency and reducing energy consumption, making the water supply system more efficient and energy-saving in long-term use.

[0043] Through the coordinated design of the limiting block 21, the receiving groove 35, the mounting hole 52 and the channel component 6, the limiting block 21 and the receiving groove 35 can provide support and limit for the water box 3, ensuring the alignment of the water outlet channel 32 and the water flow channel 61, making the disconnection and connection of the water outlet channel 32 and the water flow channel 61 simple and convenient, facilitating the placement and removal of the water box 3, and reducing structural complexity and manufacturing costs.

[0044] Reference Figure 8 In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device 100 includes a channel seal 7. The channel seal 7 includes a sealing portion 71 and a sealing edge 72. The sealing portion 71 is embedded inside the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61 and is used to seal the gap between the inner wall of the water flow channel 61 and the outer wall of the water outlet channel 32. The sealing edge 72 covers the top surface of the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61. The refrigeration device 100 includes a cover 8. The cover 8 covers the sealing edge 72 and the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61. A snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the cover 8 and the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap groove 81 formed in the cover and a snap block 64 provided on the outer wall of the water flow channel. The inner diameter of the receiving groove 35 is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the cover 8.

[0045] By setting the channel seal 7, the sealing part 71 of the channel seal 7 is embedded inside the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61, sealing the gap between the inner wall of the water flow channel 61 and the outer wall of the water outlet channel 32. This effectively prevents water leakage, avoids water leakage at the connection point, and ensures the integrity and efficiency of water flow transmission. In addition, the sealing edge 72 covers the top surface of the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61, further enhancing the sealing effect and ensuring a comprehensive sealing range.

[0046] The cover 8 is connected to the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61 via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the cover 8 can fix the sealing part 71 by pressing the sealing edge 72. This snap-fit ​​structure design makes the installation of the cover 8 simple and convenient, without the need for complicated fixing tools or steps. During maintenance, the user can easily remove the cover 8 to inspect or replace the valve seal 42, reducing the difficulty and time cost of maintenance.

[0047] By tightening the sealing edge 72, the cover 8 can firmly fix the sealing part 71, ensuring that the sealing effect remains stable over a long period of use. The tightening of the sealing edge 72 and the cover 8 can effectively prevent the sealing part 71 from loosening or failing, thereby reducing water leakage caused by poor sealing. In addition, the snap-fit ​​structure design ensures a tight fit between the cover 8 and the water inlet end of the water flow channel 61, further enhancing the stability and durability of the seal.

[0048] The inner diameter of the receiving groove 35 is designed to be greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the cover 8, so that the cover 8 can be inserted into the receiving groove 35, avoiding interference between the cover 8 and the bottom wall 33 of the water box 3. This design can also guide and limit the connection between the water flow channel 61 and the water outlet channel 32, ensuring that the water outlet channel and the water flow channel 61 are aligned and preventing water leakage.

[0049] Reference Figure 9 In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device 100 includes a water pump module 9. The water pump module 9 includes a water pump housing 91, a water pump 92 disposed within the water pump housing 91, a water pump inlet pipe 93 partially located within the water pump housing 91, and a water pump outlet pipe 94 partially located within the water pump housing 91. The water pump inlet pipe 93 is connected to the outlet end of the water flow channel 61. The outlet end of the water flow channel 61 is located below the bottom wall of the placement tank 51, and the water pump outlet pipe 94 is connected to the water-requiring structure.

[0050] The water pump module 9, through the design of the water pump inlet pipe 93 and the water pump outlet pipe 94, effectively enhances the water delivery capacity. The water pump inlet pipe 93 is connected to the outlet end of the water flow channel 61, ensuring that water can flow smoothly into the water pump 92. The water pump outlet pipe 94 delivers water to the water-requiring structure, ensuring that the water flow can be efficiently transmitted within the equipment, thereby improving the stability and efficiency of the water supply. Through the action of the water pump 92, pressure loss in the water flow path can be overcome, ensuring that the water supply system can maintain stable operation under various working conditions.

[0051] The design of the water pump module 9 integrates the water pump box 91, water pump 92, inlet pipe, and outlet pipe, all of which are cleverly arranged within the water pump box 91. This integrated design not only reduces the number of components and simplifies the system structure, but also saves installation space, ensuring the compactness and flexibility of the refrigeration equipment 100. It makes the overall design of the water supply system simpler and more efficient, reduces the complexity and potential failure points in the assembly process, and facilitates later maintenance and fault diagnosis.

[0052] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 8 In one embodiment of this application, a stepped surface 62 is formed inside the upper end of the water flow channel 61. The stepped surface 62 is provided with an upwardly extending protrusion 63. The water valve 4 includes a valve body 41, a valve seal 42, and an elastic member 43. The valve seal 42 is disposed on the upper peripheral wall of the valve body 41. The elastic member 43 is disposed between the wall of the valve body 41 and the wall of the water outlet channel 32. When the water box 3 moves downward, causing the lower end of the water outlet channel 32 to extend into the water flow channel 61, the protrusion 63 abuts against the valve body 41, causing the valve body 41 and the valve seal 42 to move upward, thus opening the water valve 4. When the valve body 41 moves upward, the elastic member 43 is compressed. When the water box 3 moves upward, causing the lower end of the water outlet channel 32 to disengage from the water flow channel 61, under the action of the elastic member 43, the valve body 41 and the valve seal 42 move downward, causing the valve seal 42 to seal the gap between the valve body 41 and the wall of the water flow channel 61, thus closing the water valve 4.

[0053] The design of water valve 4 enables automatic opening and closing. When water box 3 moves downward, the lower end of water outlet channel 32 enters water flow channel 61, and the protrusion 31 contacts valve body 41, causing valve body 41 and valve seal 42 to move upward, thereby opening water valve 4 and allowing water flow through channel 61. This design simplifies the user's operation; the user only needs to adjust the position of water box 3, and the system can automatically control the opening and closing of water flow without additional manual adjustment.

[0054] When the water box 3 moves upward, the water outlet channel 32 disengages from the water flow channel 61. The valve body 41 and valve seal 42 move downward under the action of the elastic element 43. The valve seal 42 effectively seals the gap between the valve body 41 and the wall of the water flow channel 61, ensuring that the water valve 4 is closed and preventing water leakage. This effective sealing prevents water leakage when not needed, ensuring the stability of the water flow and the efficient operation of the equipment.

[0055] The design of the elastic element 43 ensures the stable closure of the water valve 4. When the water box 3 moves upward, the elastic element 43 provides appropriate rebound force, ensuring that the valve body 41 and valve seal 42 move downward, thereby reliably closing the water valve 4 and preventing the water flow channel 61 from being accidentally opened. The elastic element 43 not only plays a sealing role but also enhances the stability of the water valve 4's closure, preventing the water valve 4 from loosening or leaking due to external pressure or vibration.

[0056] This embodiment achieves automatic opening and closing, precise sealing, and efficient control of the water outlet channel 32 through the precise cooperation of the stepped surface 62, protrusion 63, elastic element 43, and valve body 41. These technical effects not only improve the ease of use of the water valve 4, but also optimize water flow control, reduce the risk of water leakage and system failure, thereby improving the operating efficiency, stability, and service life of the water supply system.

[0057] In one embodiment of this application, the door 2 is provided with an ice-making chamber. The water-requiring structure includes an ice-making water-requiring structure disposed within the ice-making chamber. The water pump outlet pipe 94 includes an ice-making water outlet pipe 941 connected to the ice-making water-requiring structure. The refrigeration equipment 100 may include an ice mold disposed within the ice-making chamber, and the ice mold may form several ice cubes inside. The ice-making water-requiring structure may include a water inlet nozzle, which can be used to inject water into the ice mold, thereby enabling the ice cubes to form ice blocks. The water pump 92 supplies water to the ice-making water-requiring structure within the ice-making chamber through the outlet pipe, ensuring a sufficient and smooth water supply during the ice-making process and meeting the user's ice needs.

[0058] In one embodiment of this application, the door 2 is provided with a distributor chamber. The water demand structure includes a distributor water demand structure disposed in the distributor chamber. The water pump outlet pipe 94 includes a distributor outlet pipe 942 connected to the distributor water demand structure. The distributor water demand structure may include a water tap. Users can directly obtain water through the water tap. The water pump 92 supplies water to the water tap in the distributor chamber through the outlet pipe, ensuring sufficient and smooth water supply during user water collection and meeting the user's water demand needs.

[0059] Reference Figure 2 In one embodiment of this application, the protrusion 31 is integrally formed with the bottom wall 33 of the water tank 3. This integral forming eliminates the need for additional assembly steps, making the entire water tank 3 structure more stable. Through this integrated design, the connection between the protrusion 31 and the bottom wall 33 of the water tank 3 is less prone to loosening or detachment, thereby improving the overall stability of the water tank 3 during use. This integrated structure avoids leakage or damage problems that may occur due to loose component connections in traditional designs, ensuring the normal use of the water outlet channel 32.

[0060] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9In one embodiment of this application, the door body 2 includes a door shell 22 and a door liner 23 disposed opposite to each other, and a water pump box 91 is disposed between the door shell 22 and the door liner 23. The design of the water pump box 91, located between the door shell 22 and the door liner 23, makes full use of the space inside the door body 2. This space utilization method avoids the water pump module 9 occupying additional internal space, reduces the increase in the overall size of the equipment, optimizes the internal structure of the equipment, and improves the space utilization efficiency of the equipment.

[0061] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 In one embodiment of this application, the water pump box 91 has a mounting opening 911 on the door liner 23 side. The door liner 23 has a clearance opening 24 that mates with the mounting opening 911. A bracket 5 is disposed inside the door liner 23. The bracket 5 covers the clearance opening 24. A limiting block 21 is formed in the door liner 23. The water box 3 is removably mounted inside the door liner 23. The distributor chamber opening faces outwards from the door body 2.

[0062] The installation opening 911 and clearance opening 24 on the side of the door liner 23 simplify the installation and maintenance process of the water pump box 91, allowing it to be easily installed inside the door body 2 and facilitating disassembly, assembly, and maintenance. The bracket 5 is located inside the door liner 23 and covers the clearance opening 24, allowing internal components such as the water pump box 91 to be concealed inside the door body 2, avoiding external exposure and maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetics of the equipment. Through reasonable layout and concealed components, not only is the overall appearance improved, but the internal components are also effectively protected from external environmental influences, contributing to a longer service life. The distributor chamber opening faces outwards from the door body 2, allowing users to draw water from the water inlet without opening the door.

[0063] The refrigeration equipment 100 of this application refers to a mechanical system or device used to reduce and control the temperature of an object or space. Based on its ability to reduce the temperature of a space or object, the refrigeration equipment 100 is widely used in homes, businesses, and other locations.

[0064] In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device 100 may refer to a refrigerator. Refrigerators are one of the most common refrigeration devices 100 in households, used to preserve food, prevent spoilage, and extend its shelf life. In commercial environments, they are mainly used for displaying and preserving foods such as beverages, cooked food, pastries, and dairy products. These devices not only maintain food at suitable temperatures but also optimize product display, attracting customers to purchase. Display cases come in various designs and structures, and can be broadly categorized into several types based on usage needs and occasions, including freestanding, tabletop, hanging, and built-in models. Display case components maintain food at safe and suitable temperatures, extending its shelf life and preventing spoilage. Their transparent design makes food readily visible, allowing customers to easily view and select the items they want, improving shopping efficiency.

[0065] In one embodiment of this application, the refrigeration device 100 may refer to a freezer. Freezers are typically designed with large capacity, easy access, and a consistently low temperature environment in mind, making them ideal for storing large quantities of frozen foods, especially perishable items such as meat, seafood, frozen foods, and frozen vegetables. For users who need to store large quantities of frozen foods, such as large families, restaurant owners, or retailers, freezers provide ample storage space. Compared to refrigerators, which are opened frequently, freezers are opened less often, which helps maintain a stable internal temperature and reduces energy consumption.

[0066] In summary, the refrigeration equipment 100 of this application can solve the technical problem of low water supply efficiency in the three-way water supply structure of the water box.

[0067] By adopting the technical solution of this application, water in the water box 3 can naturally flow out through the water outlet channel 32 under the action of gravity, reducing energy consumption and ensuring that the water supply is both smooth and energy-saving, with high water supply efficiency. By setting the water outlet channel 32 in the protrusion 31 at the bottom of the water box 3, impurities are deposited at the bottom of the water box 3 without interfering with the water flow, effectively preventing impurities from entering the water outlet channel 32 and preventing impurities from entering the water supply circuit between the water outlet channel 32 and the water demand structure, ensuring the long-term operational stability of the water supply system, avoiding the problem of reduced water supply efficiency due to water circuit blockage, thereby ensuring water supply efficiency, reducing costs, improving the reliability of the water supply system, reducing the probability of failure, and extending the service life of the water supply system.

[0068] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0069] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of this patent, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this patent. All equivalent implementation methods or modifications that do not depart from the spirit of the technology of this patent should be included within the scope of protection of this patent.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device (100), characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment (100) includes a housing (1), a door (2) connected to the housing (1), and a water box (3) disposed on the housing (1) or the door (2). The bottom wall (33) of the water box (3) is provided with an upwardly protruding protrusion (31). A water outlet channel (32) is formed inside the protrusion (31). The water inlet end of the water outlet channel (32) is located at the top of the protrusion (31). The refrigeration equipment (100) includes a water-requiring structure disposed on the door (2) or the housing (1). The water box (3) is used to supply water to the water-requiring structure through the water outlet channel (32).

2. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment (100) includes a water valve (4) disposed in the water outlet channel (32). The water valve (4) is used to open and close the water outlet channel (32). The lower end of the water outlet channel (32) is higher than or flush with the lower surface of the bottom wall (33) of the water box (3). The water box (3) is detachably disposed in the door (2) or the box (1). When the water box (3) is removed, the water valve (4) is in the closed state.

3. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water box (3) is disposed on the door body (2). The side wall of the water box (3) is provided with a limiting groove (34). The limiting groove (34) extends vertically and is open at the lower end. The door body (2) is provided with a limiting block (21) that cooperates with the limiting groove (34). The refrigeration device (100) includes a bracket (5) disposed on the door body (2). The bracket (5) is located below the limiting block (21). The bracket (5) forms a placement groove (51) with an open upper end. The placement groove (51) is used to accommodate the bottom of the water box (3).

4. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment (100) includes a channel component (6) disposed on the bracket (5). The bottom wall of the placement groove (51) is formed with an installation hole (52). The channel component (6) is formed with a water flow channel (61) located at least partially in the installation hole (52). The water inlet end of the water flow channel (61) is located above the bottom wall of the placement groove (51). The water flow channel (61) constitutes part of the water path from the water box (3) to the water-requiring structure. The bottom wall (33) of the water box (3) is formed with a receiving groove (35). The lower end of the water outlet channel (32) is located in the receiving groove (35). When the bottom of the water box (3) is located in the placement groove (51), the water inlet end of the water flow channel (61) extends into the receiving groove (35), and the lower end of the water outlet channel (32) extends into the water flow channel (61).

5. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The refrigeration device (100) includes a channel seal (7), which includes a sealing part (71) and a sealing edge (72). The sealing part (71) is embedded inside the water inlet end of the water flow channel (61) and is used to seal the gap between the inner wall of the water flow channel (61) and the outer wall of the water outlet channel (32). The sealing edge (72) covers the top surface of the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel (61). The refrigeration device (100) includes a cover (8), which covers the sealing edge (72) and the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel (61). A snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the cover (8) and the peripheral wall of the water inlet end of the water flow channel (61). The inner diameter of the receiving groove (35) is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the cover (8).

6. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment (100) includes a water pump module (9), which includes a water pump box (91), a water pump (92) disposed in the water pump box (91), a water pump inlet pipe (93) partially located in the water pump box (91), and a water pump outlet pipe (94) partially located in the water pump box (91). The water pump inlet pipe (93) is connected to the outlet end of the water flow channel (61), and the outlet end of the water flow channel (61) is located below the bottom wall of the placement trough (51). The water pump outlet pipe (94) is connected to the water demand structure.

7. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The upper end of the water flow channel (61) has a stepped surface (62) inside, and the stepped surface (62) is provided with an upwardly extending protrusion (63). The water valve (4) includes a valve body (41), a valve seal (42), and an elastic element (43). The valve seal (42) is disposed on the upper peripheral wall of the valve body (41), and the elastic element (43) is disposed between the wall of the valve body (41) and the wall of the water outlet channel (32). When the water box (3) moves downward so that the lower end of the water outlet channel (32) extends into the water flow channel (61), the protrusion (63) abuts against the valve. The main body (41) moves the valve body (41) and the valve seal (42) upward to open the water valve (4). When the valve body (41) moves upward, the elastic element (43) is compressed. When the water box (3) moves upward and the lower end of the water outlet channel (32) is separated from the water flow channel (61), under the action of the elastic element (43), the valve body (41) and the valve seal (42) move downward, so that the valve seal (42) seals the gap between the valve body (41) and the wall of the water flow channel (61) to close the water valve (4).

8. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The door (2) is provided with an ice-making chamber and a distributor chamber. The water-requiring structure includes an ice-making water-requiring structure disposed in the ice-making chamber and a distributor water-requiring structure disposed in the distributor chamber. The water pump outlet pipe (94) includes an ice-making water outlet pipe (941) connected to the ice-making water-requiring structure and a distributor water outlet pipe (942) connected to the distributor water-requiring structure. The protrusion (31) is integrally formed with the bottom wall (33) of the water box (3).

9. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The door body (2) includes a door shell (22) and a door liner (23) arranged opposite to each other, and the water pump box (91) is disposed between the door shell (22) and the door liner (23).

10. The refrigeration equipment (100) as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The water pump box (91) has an installation opening (911) on the door liner (23) side. The door liner (23) forms a clearance opening (24) that cooperates with the installation opening (911). The bracket (5) is disposed inside the door liner (23) and covers the clearance opening (24). The door liner (23) forms the limiting block (21). The water box (3) is removably installed inside the door liner (23). The distributor chamber opening faces the outside of the door body (2).

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