Decorative strip and refrigerator using same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a decoration strip for a refrigerator door, and aims to provide a decoration scheme which is simple in structure, convenient to install, good in quality sense and high in stability. The decoration strip is installed on a decoration strip base arranged at the edge position of a door frame of the door through a buckle structure, and the decoration strip is made of metal materials. The decoration strip base is recessed towards the interior of the door, and after the decoration strip is installed, the decoration strip is flush with the door.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a decorative strip, especially the door decorative strip of refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, refrigerator has become a household appliance product. Under the trend of consumption upgrading, consumers have higher requirements for the appearance design and quality of refrigerator. The refrigerator door as the most intuitive appearance component of the refrigerator, its design and material directly affect the first impression and use experience of the user.

[0003] The common refrigerator door structure on the market usually includes a door frame, a door panel and a decorative strip assembly for decoration and covering the edge. The traditional decorative strip assembly mainly has the following problems:

[0004] First, from the perspective of structural design, the existing decorative strip assembly usually adopts a multi-piece structure, including a decorative strip body, a fixing buckle, a sealing rubber strip and other components. This multi-piece structure not only increases the production cost, but also leads to complicated assembly process, reducing the production efficiency. At the same time, the increase of the number of components also increases the difficulty of quality management, and the matching precision between the components is high, which is easy to cause the problem of too large or too small gap.

[0005] Second, from the perspective of material application, the refrigerator door decorative strip on the current market is mostly made of ABS, PP and other engineering plastic materials. Although such materials have the advantages of low cost and easy processing, they have obvious limitations: 1) the decorative strip made of plastic material is prone to deformation, discoloration and other aging phenomena, affecting the service life; 2) the gloss and texture of plastic material are far from those of high-grade materials such as metal and glass, and it is difficult to meet the appearance requirements of high-end products; 3) the strength of plastic material is relatively low, and it is easy to deform or damage during daily use.

[0006] Third, from the perspective of appearance effect, the traditional decorative strip design generally has the following shortcomings: 1) the transition between the decorative strip and the door frame is not natural enough, and there is often a clear boundary or step; 2) the surface treatment process of the decorative strip is single, and it is difficult to achieve diversified appearance effects; 3) the cross-section design of the decorative strip lacks aesthetic sense and cannot coordinate with the modern simple design style.

[0007] Fourth, from the perspective of user experience, the existing decorative strip design has the following problems: 1) it is not convenient to clean and maintain, and dust is easy to accumulate between the decorative strip and the door frame; 2) it is easy to produce abnormal noise during use; 3) after long-term use, the cooperation between the decorative strip and the door frame is easy to loosen, affecting the overall aesthetics and practicality.

[0008] Some improvement schemes have been proposed in the prior art, for example, a special decoration strip support is arranged on the door frame, a fixing structure is arranged on the support, and a matching structure is arranged on the decoration strip. However, these schemes still cannot completely solve the above problems: first, the assembly structure is still relatively complex, and the installation process is cumbersome; second, the plastic material is mainly used, and the product quality cannot be fundamentally improved; and third, the matching precision of the decoration strip and the door frame is not ideal, which affects the overall aesthetic appearance.

[0009] Therefore, how to design a refrigerator door decoration strip with simple structure, convenient installation, good quality, and high stability has become a technical problem to be solved by the technical personnel in the field. Practical new type content

[0010] The utility model provides a decoration strip, its characterized in being: the decoration strip is installed in the edge position of the door frame of the door through buckle structure decoration strip seat, the decoration strip is metal material.

[0011] The decoration strip seat is recessed to the door, and the decoration strip is flush with the door after the decoration strip is installed.

[0012] The material of the decoration strip is aluminum alloy.

[0013] The surface of the decoration strip is subjected to anodic oxidation treatment to improve corrosion resistance and achieve various color effects.

[0014] All edges of the decoration strip are subjected to round corner processing.

[0015] The decoration strip is an elongated strip, which is used to decorate the edge of the door.

[0016] The positions of the buckle column and the buckle claw on the decoration strip correspond one-to-one with the buckle holes on the decoration strip seat to ensure accurate positioning during installation.

[0017] The utility model provides a refrigerator, which uses the above decoration strip to decorate the edge of the door of the refrigerator.

[0018] The refrigerator is a double-door refrigerator, and the same decoration strip is symmetrically arranged on the two doors.

[0019] According to the utility model, the decoration strip is made of metal material, has high product precision and stable structure, can be closely attached to the door frame, and improves the durability and quality of the decoration strip. The decoration strip has simple structure, high strength, and is easy to install. The decoration strip has simple and elegant lines and strong decoration effect on the appearance. Compared with the plastic decoration strip, the decoration strip has better visual effect. The decoration strip has small size and does not occupy too much space.

[0020] Furthermore, the color of the trim can be changed according to product needs, making the product appearance more diverse and attractive. The trim surface is on the same plane as the door frame surface, ensuring the flatness of the product appearance. In addition, the trim can be installed simultaneously on the door frames of double doors, ensuring symmetrical aesthetics. Moreover, the same trim can be installed on both sides, reducing the number of components. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the decorative strip on the refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the refrigerator door frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the refrigerator door trim strip according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This embodiment provides a refrigerator door trim strip and its installation structure.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the decorative strip on the refrigerator door according to an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 As shown, the overall structure of the refrigerator door of this utility model includes a door glass 1, a door trim 2, and a door frame 3. The door frame 3 serves as the main frame of the refrigerator door, supporting the door glass 1 and providing basic structural support. The door trim 2 is installed at the edge of the door frame 3, serving not only a decorative function but also effectively concealing the connection between the door frame 3 and the door glass 1, enhancing the overall aesthetics. The door trim 2 is a long, thin strip used to decorate the edge of the refrigerator door. The length of the trim is not limited to the example shown and can be increased or decreased.

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The assembly relationships between the various components are clearly shown using a disassembled structure. A trim seat 4 is provided on one side of the door frame 3. This trim seat 4 is an integrally molded structure of the door frame 3; this design effectively reduces the number of parts and improves structural stability. The door trim 2 is installed onto the trim seat 4 using a snap-fit ​​mechanism. Furthermore, the trim seat 4 is recessed inwards, so after the door trim 2 is installed, it is flush with the door glass 1.

[0028] Reference Figure 3The trim base 4 is provided with two sets of latching holes, namely latching hole 51 and latching hole 52. Hooking hole 51 is used to cooperate with latching post 61 on door trim 2 (described later), and latching hole 52 is used to cooperate with latching claw 62 on door trim 2 (described later).

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the door trim 2 is made of metal, preferably aluminum alloy. One side of the door trim 2 has a latching post 61 and a latching claw 62 that mate with the latching holes 51 and 52. The latching post 61 is a columnar structure that extends into the latching hole 51. The latching claw 62 has a flexible snap-fit ​​structure with barbs at its end, enabling a reliable engagement with the latching hole 52. The positions of the latching post 61 and the latching claw 62 correspond one-to-one with the latching holes 51 and 52, ensuring accurate positioning during installation.

[0030] Furthermore, the surface of door trim 2 can be anodized, which not only improves the material's corrosion resistance but also allows for a variety of color effects to meet the aesthetic requirements of different products. All edges of door trim 2 can be rounded, protecting user safety and enhancing the product's texture.

[0031] When installing the door trim, first check the trim holder 4 on the door frame 3 to ensure that the latch holes 51 and 52 are not blocked by foreign objects. Then, align the latch post 61 of the door trim 2 with the position of the latch hole 51, and gently press the door trim 2 to deform the latch claw 62 and insert it into the latch hole 52. When you hear a "click" sound, it means that the installation is in place. Finally, check whether the door trim 2 is flush with the surface of the door frame 3 and confirm that there is no wobbling.

[0032] This utility model of door trim offers numerous advantages in practical applications. The door trim employs a combined fixing structure of latches and claws, making installation simple and intuitive, requiring no specialized tools. Furthermore, the multi-point fixing design ensures a secure installation, preventing loosening during use. More importantly, its aesthetically pleasing appearance and the use of metal materials enhance the product's quality, while its minimalist design complements modern home décor. Moreover, due to a special surface treatment, it possesses excellent dust-proof and easy-to-clean properties. Additionally, the same door trim can be used symmetrically on both sides, reducing the variety of items in inventory.

[0033] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications based on the guidance of this utility model. For example, the number of latches and latch posts can be adjusted according to the length of the door trim strip, the material of the door trim strip can be stainless steel or other metal materials, and the surface treatment process can be electroplating, brushing, or other effects depending on the product positioning. This utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned claw-type installation method, and other installation methods that can ensure the flatness of the plane can also be used, such as adhesive bonding.

[0034] Moreover, the decorative strip of the utility model is not limited to the refrigerator door, and can be used for decoration of various household electrical products, and can even be extended to the furniture decoration field.

Claims

1. A decorative strip, characterized in that: the decorative strip is installed in a trim seat provided at an edge position of a door frame of a door through a snap structure, the decorative strip is made of metal.

2. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: the trim seat is recessed toward the inside of the door, and the decorative strip is flush with the door after the installation of the decorative strip.

3. The decorative strip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: the decorative strip is made of an aluminum alloy.

4. The decorative strip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: a surface of the decorative strip is subjected to an anodizing process to improve corrosion resistance and achieve various color effects.

5. The decorative strip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: all edges of the decorative strip are subjected to a round cornering process.

6. The decorative strip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: the decorative strip is an elongated long strip shape for decorating an edge of the door.

7. The decorative strip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: positions of a clamping post and a clamping claw on the decorative strip correspond one-to-one to positions of a clamping hole on the trim seat to ensure accurate positioning during installation.

8. A refrigerator, characterized in that: the decorative strip according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is used to decorate an edge of a door of the refrigerator.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: the refrigerator is a double door refrigerator, and the same decorative strip is symmetrically provided on both doors.

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