Box body and refrigeration equipment

By setting specific-shaped mounting holes and connectors on the refrigerator body, combined with fasteners, the problem of unstable power cord fixation was solved, and stable fixation of the power cord was achieved.

CN223869633UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520097475.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing method of fixing refrigerator power cords is easily affected by temperature and humidity, resulting in unstable adhesion and easy detachment from the refrigerator body.

Method used

Mounting holes are provided on the enclosure, including a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole that are connected in sequence. The connecting part of the connector cannot return after passing through the mounting hole due to the width difference. The power cord is fixed together with the fastener to enhance the connection stability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces or eliminates the risk of the power cord falling off the enclosure and improves the power cord's secureness.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a box body and refrigeration equipment. The box body comprises a box shell, a connecting piece and a fixing piece; mounting holes are formed in the box shell and comprise a first hole part, a second hole part and a third hole part which are sequentially arranged in the first direction and communicate with one another, the width of the first hole part and the width of the third hole part are larger than the width of the second hole part in the second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; the connecting piece comprises a body and a connecting part connected with the body, the body is arranged on the inner side of the box shell, the connecting part penetrates through the mounting hole, at least one part of the connecting part is located on the outer side of the box shell, and the width of the connecting part is larger than that of the second hole part; the fixing piece is used for fixing the power line, the fixing piece is arranged on the outer side of the box shell, and the fixing piece is connected with the connecting part of the connecting piece. According to the box body provided by the embodiment of the invention, the mounting holes are used for limiting and fixing the connecting pieces, so that the risk that the power line falls off from the box body can be reduced or eliminated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a cabinet and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators, as a type of refrigeration equipment, provide cold air to store and preserve food, and have gradually become a necessity in people's lives. The power cord of a refrigerator usually extends outward from the back of the unit and is used to power the internal refrigeration system.

[0003] During the circulation of refrigerators and in daily use, if the power cord is dragged on the ground, it can cause problems such as damage to the power cord and poor voltage resistance. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the power cord to the refrigerator body. The current fixing method is usually to use tape to fix the power cord to the body. However, because the adhesion between the tape and the body is affected by temperature and humidity, the adhesion of the tape is unstable, which leads to a greater risk of the power cord falling off the body. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a housing and a refrigeration device.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a housing, including:

[0006] The housing has mounting holes, which include a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole arranged sequentially and connected in a first direction. In a second direction, the width of the first hole and the third hole is greater than the width of the second hole. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0007] A connector, comprising a body and a connecting portion connected to the body, the body being disposed on the inner side of the housing, the connecting portion passing through the mounting hole, and at least a portion of the connecting portion being located on the outer side of the housing, the width of the connecting portion in the second direction being greater than the width of the second hole in the second direction;

[0008] A fastener is provided on the outside of the housing and is connected to the connecting portion of the connector.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing includes a top plate, a back plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are respectively disposed on both sides of the back plate and are both connected to the back plate. The top plate is disposed on the top of the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate, and the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate are all connected to the top plate.

[0010] The mounting hole is provided on at least one of the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the housing includes a top plate, a back plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are respectively disposed on both sides of the back plate and are both connected to the back plate. The top plate is disposed on the top of the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate, and the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate are all connected to the top plate.

[0012] The mounting hole is provided on at least one of the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a first connecting segment, a second connecting segment, and a third connecting segment connected in sequence. The end of the first connecting segment opposite to the second connecting segment and the end of the third connecting segment opposite to the second connecting segment are both connected to the body. The first connecting segment and the third connecting segment respectively pass through the first hole and the third hole. The second connecting segment is spaced apart from the body.

[0014] In some embodiments, the angles between the first connecting segment and the third connecting segment and the second connecting segment are both obtuse angles, and the second connecting segment is parallel to the body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a groove, the groove is recessed toward the inside of the housing, the mounting hole is provided on the bottom of the groove, and the connecting part is located in the groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the depth of the groove is 2mm to 4mm.

[0017] In some embodiments, the housing further includes adhesive tape, which is attached to the inner wall of the housing and covers the body of the connector, the connector being disposed between the adhesive tape and the housing; and / or,

[0018] The thickness of the casing is 0.6mm to 0.7mm; and / or,

[0019] The thickness of the body of the connector and the connecting part of the connector are both 0.7mm to 0.8mm.

[0020] In some embodiments, the fastener includes a hook and a fixing part connected together, the fixing part being connected to the connecting part of the connector.

[0021] In some embodiments, the fixing part is annular and is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting part.

[0022] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a refrigeration device, including the housing described above.

[0023] The enclosure provided in this application embodiment has mounting holes, which include a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole arranged sequentially and connected to each other. The widths of the first and third holes are both greater than the width of the second hole. That is, the mounting holes are wider at both sides and narrower in the middle. Therefore, when the connecting part of the connector passes through the mounting hole and enters the outer side of the enclosure, the connector cannot pass through the second hole and return to the inner side of the enclosure under a small force because the width of the connecting part is greater than the width of the second hole. In other words, the mounting hole can limit and fix the connector, and the connector and the enclosure have good connection stability. The connector is difficult to fall off the enclosure. Therefore, by setting a fixing member on the outer side of the enclosure and connecting the fixing member to the connecting part of the connector, the fixing member can be used to fix the power cord, reducing or eliminating the risk of the power cord falling off the enclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the box provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of region B in the middle.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided in this application embodiment before the tape is applied.

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of region C in the middle.

[0033] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided in the embodiment of this application after the tape has been applied.

[0034] Component symbol explanation:

[0035] 100. Box body; 20. Box shell; 21. Top plate; 22. Back plate; 23. First side plate; 24. Second side plate; 30. Mounting hole; 31. First hole; 32. Second hole; 33. Third hole; 225. Groove; 40. Connector; 41. Body; 42. Connecting part; 421. First connecting section; 422. Second connecting section; 423. Third connecting section; 50. Fixing member; 51. Hook; 52. Fixing part; 60. Tape; X, First direction; Y, Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a box 100, including a box shell 20, a connector 40, and a fastener 50.

[0042] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The housing 20 is provided with mounting holes 30. The mounting holes 30 include a first hole 31, a second hole 32 and a third hole 33 arranged sequentially and connected in a first direction X. In the second direction Y, the width of the first hole 31 and the third hole 33 is greater than the width of the second hole 32. The first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other.

[0043] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The connector 40 includes a body 41 and a connecting portion 42 connected to the body 41. The body 41 is disposed on the inner side of the housing 20. The connecting portion 42 passes through the mounting hole 30. At least a portion of the connecting portion 42 is located on the outer side of the housing 20. The width of the connecting portion 42 in the second direction Y is greater than the width of the second hole 32 in the second direction Y.

[0044] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The fixing member 50 is disposed on the outside of the housing 20, and the fixing member 50 is connected to the connecting part 42 of the connecting member 40.

[0045] It is understood that the fixing member 50 can be used to suspend or fix the power cord, thereby preventing the power cord from falling to the ground.

[0046] For example, the thickness of the housing 20 is 0.6mm to 0.7mm, such as 0.6mm, 0.62mm, 0.65mm, 0.68mm, 0.7mm, etc.

[0047] For example, the housing 20 is made of plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

[0048] It is understood that the shell 20 is a thin plastic sheet, so the shell 20 has good elasticity, which makes it easy to install the fastener 50 on the shell 20. In addition, by setting the shell 20 to a thinner thickness, the production cost of the shell 20 can also be reduced.

[0049] For example, the width of the connecting portion 42 is uniform in its extending direction.

[0050] Please see Figure 5 The connecting portion 42 includes a first connecting segment 421, a second connecting segment 422, and a third connecting segment 423 connected in sequence. The end of the first connecting segment 421 facing away from the second connecting segment 422 and the end of the third connecting segment 423 facing away from the second connecting segment 422 are both connected to the body 41. The first connecting segment 421 and the third connecting segment 423 respectively pass through the first hole 31 and the third hole 33. The second connecting segment 422 is spaced apart from the body 41.

[0051] For example, the second connecting segment 422 can be used to connect the fastener 50. It is understood that since the second connecting segment 422 is spaced from the body 41, it is convenient to install the fastener 50 onto the second connecting segment 422.

[0052] For example, the angles between the first connecting segment 421 and the third connecting segment 423 and the second connecting segment 422 are both obtuse angles, and the second connecting segment 422 is parallel to the body 41.

[0053] For example, the included angles between the first connecting segment 421 and the third connecting segment 423 and the second connecting segment 422 can be 100°, 110°, 120°, 130°, 135°, 140°, 150°, 160°, 170°, etc.

[0054] For example, the widths of the first connecting segment 421, the second connecting segment 422, and the third connecting segment 423 are equal in the second direction Y.

[0055] For example, the widths of the first hole 31 and the third hole 33 in the second direction Y are both greater than or equal to the width of the connecting portion 42 in the second direction Y.

[0056] For example, the widths of the first hole 31 and the third hole 33 in the second direction Y.

[0057] It should be noted that the installation process of the connector 40 on the housing 20 can be as follows: Since the housing 20 is usually thin and has a certain degree of elasticity, the connector 40 can be squeezed from the inside of the housing 20 to the outside of the mounting hole 30. At this time, under the action of external force, the narrower second hole 32 in the mounting hole 30 is squeezed and deformed, and the width of the second hole 32 increases, so that the connecting part 42 of the connector 40 can pass through it. After the connecting part 42 passes through, the second hole 32 returns to its initial width (the width becomes smaller). At this time, since the width of the connecting part 42 is greater than the width of the second hole 32, the connector 40 cannot pass through the second hole 32 to return to the inside of the housing 20. That is to say, the mounting hole 30 can limit and fix the connector 40.

[0058] The housing 100 provided in this embodiment of the application has mounting holes 30. The mounting holes 30 include a first hole 31, a second hole 32, and a third hole 33, which are sequentially arranged and connected. The widths of the first hole 31 and the third hole 33 are both greater than the width of the second hole 32. That is, the mounting holes 30 are wider at the sides and narrower in the middle. Therefore, when the connecting portion 42 of the connector 40 passes through the mounting holes 30 and enters the outer side of the housing 20, because the width of the connecting portion 42 is greater than the width of the second hole 32, the connection... Under a small force, the connector 40 cannot pass through the second hole 32 and return to the inside of the housing 20. That is to say, the mounting hole 30 can limit and fix the connector 40. The connector 40 and the housing 20 have good connection stability. The connector 40 is difficult to fall off the housing 20. Therefore, by setting the fixing member 50 on the outside of the housing 20 and connecting the fixing member 50 to the connecting part 42 of the connector 40, the fixing member 50 can be used to fix the power cord, reducing or eliminating the risk of the power cord falling off the housing 100.

[0059] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 7The housing 20 includes a top plate 21, a back plate 22, a first side plate 23, and a second side plate 24. The first side plate 23 and the second side plate 24 are respectively disposed on both sides of the back plate 22 and are both connected to the back plate 22. The top plate 21 is disposed on the top of the first side plate 23, the second side plate 24, and the back plate 22, and the first side plate 23, the second side plate 24, and the back plate 22 are all connected to the top plate 21. At least one of the first side plate 23, the second side plate 24, and the back plate 22 is provided with the mounting hole 30.

[0060] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the mounting hole 30 is provided on the back plate 22.

[0061] Please see Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 7 and Figure 8 The housing 20 is provided with a groove 225, which is recessed towards the inside of the housing 20. The mounting hole 30 is provided on the bottom of the groove 225. The connecting part 42 is located in the groove 225.

[0062] It should be noted that by providing a groove 225 on the shell 20, the connecting part 42 is located within the groove 225. In other words, the connecting part 42 can be prevented from protruding from the outer surface of the shell 20, thereby facilitating the stacking of the shell 100 during storage or transportation.

[0063] For example, the depth of the groove 225 is 2mm to 4mm, such as 2mm, 2.2mm, 2.5mm, 2.7mm, 3mm, 3.2mm, 3.5mm, 3.7mm, 4mm, etc.

[0064] It should be noted that the reason for setting the depth of the groove 225 to 2mm to 4mm is that when the depth of the groove 225 is greater than 4mm, the thickness of the foam layer obtained when foaming the box 100 is smaller, thereby reducing the thermal insulation performance of the box 100; when the depth of the groove 225 is less than 2mm, the connecting part 42 is likely to protrude from the outer surface of the box shell 20, which makes it impossible to stack the box 100 during storage or transportation.

[0065] Please see Figure 9 The box body 100 also includes tape 60, which is attached to the inner wall of the box shell 20 and covers the body 41 of the connector 40. The connector 40 is disposed between the tape 60 and the box shell 20.

[0066] Please see Figure 9 The area of ​​the tape 60 is larger than the area of ​​the body 41 of the connector 40.

[0067] It is understandable that by providing tape 60 on the outer surface of the body 41 of the connector 40, the connector 40 can be reinforced, the connection stability between the connector 40 and the housing 20 can be improved, and the connector 40 can be prevented from falling off the housing 20.

[0068] For example, the tape 60 is a film-coated aluminum foil tape 60. The film-coated aluminum foil tape 60 is not easily punctured, and the aluminum foil has good thermal conductivity, which can avoid condensation problems caused by excessively thin local foaming layers.

[0069] Please see Figure 2 The fixing member 50 includes a hook body 51 and a fixing part 52 connected together, and the fixing part 52 is connected to the connecting part 42 of the connecting member 40.

[0070] It is understood that the hook 51 can be used to suspend or fix the power cord, thereby preventing the power cord from falling to the ground.

[0071] Please see Figure 2 The fixing part 52 is annular and is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting part 42.

[0072] For example, the thickness of the body 41 of the connector 40 and the connecting portion 42 of the connector 40 is 0.7mm to 0.8mm, such as 0.7mm, 0.72mm, 0.75mm, 0.78mm, 0.8mm, etc.

[0073] For example, the connector 40 is made of metal, such as galvanized steel sheet.

[0074] For example, the fastener 50 may be made of metal wire or metal strip, or the fastener 50 may be made of metal wire or metal strip wrapped with plastic.

[0075] This application also provides a refrigeration device, including the housing 100 in any of the above embodiments.

[0076] For example, the refrigeration equipment can be a refrigerator, freezer, beverage cooler, wine cooler, freezer box, ice cream machine, ice maker, etc.

[0077] The enclosure and refrigeration equipment provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A box, characterized in that, include: The housing has mounting holes, which include a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole arranged sequentially and connected in a first direction. In a second direction, the width of the first hole and the third hole is greater than the width of the second hole. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. A connector, comprising a body and a connecting portion connected to the body, the body being disposed on the inner side of the housing, the connecting portion passing through the mounting hole, and at least a portion of the connecting portion being located on the outer side of the housing, the width of the connecting portion in the second direction being greater than the width of the second hole in the second direction; A fastener is provided on the outside of the housing and is connected to the connecting portion of the connector.

2. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure includes a top plate, a back plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are respectively disposed on both sides of the back plate and are both connected to the back plate. The top plate is disposed on the top of the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate, and the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate are all connected to the top plate. The mounting hole is provided on at least one of the first side plate, the second side plate, and the back plate.

3. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part includes a first connecting segment, a second connecting segment, and a third connecting segment connected in sequence. The end of the first connecting segment opposite to the second connecting segment and the end of the third connecting segment opposite to the second connecting segment are both connected to the body. The first connecting segment and the third connecting segment pass through the first hole and the third hole, respectively. The second connecting segment is spaced apart from the body.

4. The housing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The angles between the first connecting segment and the third connecting segment and the second connecting segment are both obtuse angles, and the second connecting segment is parallel to the body.

5. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a groove, which is recessed towards the inside of the housing. The mounting hole is located on the bottom of the groove, and the connecting part is located inside the groove.

6. The housing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The depth of the groove is 2mm to 4mm.

7. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure also includes adhesive tape, which is attached to the inner wall of the enclosure and covers the body of the connector, the connector being disposed between the adhesive tape and the enclosure; and / or, The thickness of the casing is 0.6mm to 0.7mm; and / or, The thickness of the body of the connector and the connecting part of the connector are both 0.7mm to 0.8mm.

8. The housing according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The fastener includes a hook and a fixing part connected together, and the fixing part is connected to the connecting part of the connector.

9. The housing according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixing part is annular and is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting part.

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, Includes the housing as described in any one of claims 1-9.