Water supply assembly and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water supply component and refrigeration equipment, the water supply component is applied to the refrigeration equipment, the refrigeration equipment comprises a refrigeration liner, an ice making component and a drinking water component, the water supply component comprises a water valve, a water inlet pipeline, a first water supply pipeline and a second water supply pipeline, and the water valve comprises a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet. The water inlet is communicated with the water inlet pipeline, the first water outlet is communicated with the first water supply pipeline, the second water outlet is communicated with the second water supply pipeline, the first water supply pipeline is used for conveying water to the ice making assembly, the second water supply pipeline is used for conveying water to the water drinking assembly, the second water supply pipeline is provided with a water storage container, and the water storage container is arranged in the refrigeration inner container. According to the utility model, the water storage container is arranged on the water path behind the second water outlet of the water valve, is specially used for storing water for the drinking water assembly, and can provide enough cold water for the drinking water assembly, so that the drinking water assembly can provide enough cold water, and the requirement of a user for drinking cold water can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to a water supply component and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators are an indispensable household product in modern life. With the continuous development of refrigerator technology, refrigerators with ice-making or water-dispensing functions have appeared on the market, such as some refrigerators equipped with ice makers or water dispensers. In order to provide the water needed for ice making and drinking for ice makers and water dispensers, a water supply component needs to be installed in the refrigerator. In related technologies, some water supply components are equipped with a water tank to supply water to both ice making and water dispensing components. This places requirements on the capacity of the water tank. When the water tank capacity is small, most of the cold water stored in the tank is used by the ice maker, and the water dispenser will not be able to provide enough cold water, making it difficult for users to get cold water. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a water supply assembly that, by placing a water storage container on the second water supply pipeline after the second outlet of the water valve, is specifically designed to store water for the drinking water assembly, thus providing users with sufficient cold water.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a refrigeration device having the above-mentioned water supply components.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a water supply component is applied to a refrigeration device, the refrigeration device including a refrigerator liner, an ice-making component, and a water-drinking component. The water supply component includes a water valve, a water inlet pipe, a first water supply pipe, and a second water supply pipe. The water valve includes a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet. The water inlet is connected to the water inlet pipe, the first water outlet is connected to the first water supply pipe, and the second water outlet is connected to the second water supply pipe. The first water supply pipe is used to supply water to the ice-making component, and the second water supply pipe is used to supply water to the water-drinking component. The second water supply pipe is provided with a water storage container, which is disposed inside the refrigerator liner.

[0006] The water supply component according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] In this invention, the inlet of the water valve is connected to the inlet pipe, the first outlet of the water valve is connected to the first water supply pipe, and the second outlet of the water valve is connected to the second water supply pipe. The water supplied to the water valve by the inlet pipe is split into two streams from the two outlets of the water valve, supplying water to the ice-making component and the water-drinking component of the refrigeration equipment through the first and second water supply pipes, respectively. The second water supply pipe is equipped with a water storage container located inside the refrigeration liner of the refrigeration equipment. By placing the water storage container on the water path after the second outlet of the water valve, the water storage container is specifically used to store water for the water-drinking component. Through the refrigeration effect of the refrigeration liner, the water storage container can store a certain amount of cold water, providing enough cold water for the water-drinking component, thus providing sufficient cold water for users to meet their drinking water needs. Moreover, since the water stored in the water storage container is only used to supply the water-drinking component, the water storage container does not need to be very large. When the water supply component is used in the refrigeration equipment, it can reduce the space occupied inside the refrigeration liner and increase the effective storage space inside the refrigeration liner.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet pipeline includes a filter, the water inlet end of the filter is used to connect with a water supply source, and the water outlet end of the filter is connected with the water inlet.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second water supply pipeline further includes a one-way valve, which is disposed on the pipeline between the water storage container and the drinking water component.

[0010] The filter, the water valve, the water storage container, and the one-way valve are integrated into one unit.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water supply assembly further includes a support frame, and the filter, the water valve, the water storage container and the one-way valve are integrated into one unit through the support frame, and the support frame is fixed inside the refrigerator liner.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support frame is constructed as a cover, the support frame is connected to the inner wall of the refrigerator inner liner, and covers the inner wall to form an accommodating space, at least one of the water valve, the water storage container and the one-way valve is disposed in the accommodating space, and the filter is disposed on the side of the support frame away from the accommodating space.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner liner wall includes a bottom wall, the support frame is provided with a receiving groove on the side away from the receiving space, and the receiving groove is located in the area of ​​the support frame away from the bottom wall, and the filter is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the receiving groove is constructed as a groove structure with openings on at least two sides.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support frame is provided with a first support part and a second support part. The first support part is provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The filter includes a water inlet connector and a filter element part connected to the water inlet connector. The water inlet connector is snapped into the first limiting groove. The filter element part includes a first end away from the water inlet connector. The first end is snapped into the second limiting groove.

[0016] The refrigeration equipment according to a second aspect of the present invention includes an ice-making component, a water-drinking component, and a water supply component as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0017] The refrigeration device according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The water supply assembly of the first embodiment has a water valve whose inlet is connected to an inlet pipe, a first outlet connected to a first water supply pipe, and a second outlet connected to a second water supply pipe. Water supplied to the water valve via the inlet pipe is split into two streams from the two outlets, supplying water to the ice-making assembly and the drinking water assembly respectively via the first and second water supply pipes. The second water supply pipe is equipped with a water storage container located inside the refrigerator liner. By placing the water storage container on the water path after the second outlet of the water valve, it is specifically used to store water for the drinking water assembly. Through the cooling effect of the refrigerator liner, the water storage container can store a certain volume of cold water, providing sufficient cold water for the drinking water assembly and thus meeting the user's drinking water needs. Furthermore, since the water stored in the water storage container is only used to supply the drinking water assembly, the water storage container does not need to be very large, reducing its space occupation within the refrigerator liner and increasing the effective storage space within the refrigerator liner.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration device includes a cabinet and a door hinged to the cabinet. The inner refrigerated liner is disposed within the cabinet, and the ice-making component and the water-drinking component are disposed within the door. The refrigeration device further includes a hinge, which includes a hinge shaft connecting the door and the cabinet. The hinge shaft has a through hole extending along its axial direction.

[0020] The refrigeration equipment also includes a first water supply pipe, a portion of which is located outside the cabinet, the portion of which is located outside the cabinet passes through the through hole and is connected to the ice-making component, and a portion of which extends into the refrigerator liner and is connected to the first water supply line.

[0021] The refrigeration equipment also includes a second water supply pipe, a portion of which is located outside the cabinet, the portion of which is located outside the cabinet passes through the through hole and is connected to the drinking water component, and a portion of which extends into the inner liner of the refrigerator and is connected to the second water supply line.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic block diagram of the water circuit connecting the water supply component, ice-making component, and drinking water component in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water supply component without the support frame installed in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water supply component with a support frame installed according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the water supply component and the refrigerated inner liner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 Another structural schematic diagram of the water supply component with a support frame installed according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame for the water supply component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the door body and the ice-making component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration equipment according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0033] Icon labels:

[0034] Water supply component 100; water inlet pipe 101; first water supply pipe 102; second water supply pipe 103;

[0035] Filter 110; Water inlet connector 111; Filter element 112;

[0036] Water valve 120; water inlet 121; first water outlet 122; second water outlet 123; water storage container 130; one-way valve 140;

[0037] Support frame 150; accommodating space 150a; accommodating groove 150b; first support part 151; first limiting groove 1511; second support part 152; second limiting groove 1521; front end face 153; top end face 154;

[0038] Inlet pipe 160; First water supply pipe 170; Second water supply pipe 180;

[0039] Connecting pipe 190; First connecting pipe 191; Second connecting pipe 192; Third connecting pipe 193;

[0040] Refrigeration equipment 10; cabinet 200; door 300; refrigerator liner 400; liner wall 410; bottom wall 411; side wall 412; ice making component 500; hinge shaft 600; through hole 610; first water supply pipe 700; second water supply pipe 800. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0045] This application provides a water supply component. The water supply component is applied to refrigeration equipment, which can be a refrigerator or freezer. The following will describe the application of the water supply component to a refrigerator as an example.

[0046] The refrigeration equipment includes a refrigerator inner liner, an ice-making component, and a water-drinking component. The water supply component is used to supply water to the ice-making component and the water-drinking component. The ice-making component can be an ice maker module, used to freeze the water supplied by the water supply component into ice cubes. The water-drinking component can be a water dispenser module or a water jug, used to dispense the water supplied by the water supply component.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the water supply component 100 includes a water valve 120, an inlet pipe 101, a first water supply pipe 102, and a second water supply pipe 103. The water valve 120 includes an inlet 121, a first outlet 122, and a second outlet 123. The inlet 121 is connected to the inlet pipe 101, which is used to connect to a water source, such as a tap water pipe outside the refrigerator. The first outlet 122 is connected to the first water supply pipe 102, and the second outlet 123 is connected to the second water supply pipe 103. The first water supply pipe 102 is used to supply water to the ice-making component, and the second water supply pipe 103 is used to supply water to the drinking water component. The second water supply pipe 103 is equipped with a water storage container 130, which is disposed inside the refrigerator liner of the refrigeration equipment. The water storage container 130 can be a water tank.

[0048] Water valve 120 is a solenoid valve with one inlet and two outlets. Water entering water valve 120 from inlet 121 flows out in two streams from first outlet 122 and second outlet 123. Specifically, water from the water supply source is transported to water valve 120 through inlet pipe 101. After entering water valve 120 through inlet 121, part of the water flows from first outlet 122 of water valve 120 into first water supply pipe 102, and is then transported to ice-making unit to supply water to ice-making unit. The other part of the water flows from second outlet 123 into second water supply pipe 103, and is then transported to drinking water unit to supply water to drinking water unit. During this process, water storage container 130 on second water supply pipe 103 can store a portion of the water.

[0049] In related technologies, some refrigerators use water tanks that supply water to both ice makers and water dispensers. This places demands on the tank's capacity. When the tank capacity is small, most of the cold water stored in the tank is used by the ice maker, leaving insufficient cold water for the water dispenser, making it difficult for users to access cold water. Conversely, if the tank capacity is set too large to meet the water dispenser's demand, the tank will occupy more space, reducing the refrigerator's effective storage space.

[0050] In this embodiment, the water storage container 130 is installed on the second water supply pipe 103 after the second outlet 123 of the water valve 120. The water storage container 130 is specifically used to store water for the drinking water assembly. Through the cooling effect of the cold air inside the refrigeration unit, the water storage container 130 can store a certain amount of cold water, providing sufficient cold water for the drinking water assembly, thus meeting the user's need for cold drinking water. Furthermore, since the water stored in the water storage container 130 is only used to supply the drinking water assembly, the water storage container 130 does not need to be very large, reducing space occupation and increasing the effective storage space of the refrigeration unit.

[0051] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The water inlet pipe 101 includes a filter 110. The inlet end of the filter 110 is connected to the water supply source, and the outlet end of the filter 110 is connected to the inlet 121. That is, the filter 110 is set before the inlet 121 of the water valve 120. The water supplied by the water supply source will first flow through the filter 110, and after being filtered by the filter 110, it will enter the water valve 120. Then, it will flow from the two outlets of the water valve 120 into the first water supply pipe 102 and the second water supply pipe 103, respectively.

[0052] Understandably, by setting up filter 110, which is used to filter water, it can remove impurities and particles from the water, purify the water quality, provide users with clean drinking water or form clean ice cubes, and at the same time prevent impurities in the water from remaining in the pipes and forming scale that can clog the pipes. Specifically, the water inlet of filter 110 can be connected to the water supply source through water inlet pipe 160, and the water supply assembly 100 can also include a connecting pipe 190. The water outlet of filter 110 can be connected to the water inlet 121 of water valve 120 through the first connecting pipe 191.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second water supply pipeline 103 further includes a one-way valve 140, which is disposed on the pipeline between the water storage container 130 and the drinking water assembly. Specifically, the water supply assembly 100 further includes a second connecting pipe 192 and a third connecting pipe 193. The second outlet 123 of the water valve 120 is connected to the inlet of the water storage container 130 through the second connecting pipe 192, and the outlet of the water storage container 130 is connected to the inlet of the one-way valve 140 through the third connecting pipe 193. The first water supply pipeline 101 includes a first water supply pipe 170, which is connected to the first outlet 122 of the water valve 120. The second water supply pipeline 102 includes a second water supply pipe 180, which is connected to the outlet of the one-way valve 140.

[0054] By using the one-way valve 140, the problem of water dripping after the drinking water component is dispensed can be effectively avoided. Specifically, when the user stops dispensing water, the water valve 120 receives a signal to stop dispensing water and controls the second outlet 123 to close, thus blocking the water path between the water valve 120 and the water storage container 130. No more water will flow into the water storage container 130. However, water may still remain in the pipe at the outlet end of the water storage container 130, i.e., the third connecting pipe 193. Since the water valve 120 has stopped supplying water to the water storage container 130, the water pressure in the third connecting pipe 193 is insufficient to pass through the one-way valve 140. The one-way valve 140 will then obstruct the water flow, thus preventing the water remaining in the third connecting pipe 193 from continuing to flow to the drinking water component, effectively avoiding the problem of water dripping after the drinking water component is dispensed.

[0055] In some embodiments, the filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140 are integrated into one unit. That is, the filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140 can be integrated into a single unit, allowing these components to be assembled as an independent module. During the refrigerator assembly process, the entire module is installed onto the refrigerator at once, instead of installing each component individually, simplifying the assembly steps and improving production efficiency. Especially in the mass production of refrigerators, a dedicated assembly line can be established for the integrated module of filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140. This assembly line can run parallel to the production lines for other refrigerator components, and then be installed onto the refrigerator on the final assembly line, significantly improving refrigerator production efficiency.

[0056] Of course, the aforementioned components can also be outsourced. By integrating the filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130, and check valve 140 into a single module and outsourcing it, the complexity of the production line process is reduced, which helps to increase production line capacity. Moreover, when external suppliers provide a complete assembly, the relative positions and connections between these components are controlled by the same supplier, which facilitates the control of assembly precision between components, ensuring reliability and consistency of batch products.

[0057] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and 4The refrigeration equipment 10 includes a refrigerator inner liner 400, and the water supply assembly 100 includes a support frame 150. A filter 110, a water valve 120, a water storage container 130, and a one-way valve 140 are integrated and assembled into one unit via the support frame 150, which is fixed inside the refrigerator inner liner 400. By assembling the filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140 into one unit via the support frame 150, only the structural design of the support frame 150 needs to be based on the structural shape of these components. There is no need for an integrated structural design for the filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140; existing mature products can be used for these components.

[0058] The support frame 150 may be equipped with a structure for bearing and limiting the filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130 and check valve 140, so that these components can be stably integrated and assembled into a whole.

[0059] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The support frame 150 is constructed in the shape of a cover. The refrigerator inner liner 400 includes an inner liner wall 410. The support frame 150 is connected to the inner liner wall 410 and covers the inner liner wall 410 to form a receiving space 150a. At least one of the water valve 120, the water storage container 130 and the one-way valve 140 is disposed in the receiving space 150a. The filter 110 is disposed on the side of the support frame 150 away from the receiving space 150a.

[0060] Taking the example where the water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140 are all located within the receiving space 150a, the support frame 150 covers the water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140 within the receiving space 150a. The support frame 150 can shield these components, preventing them from being exposed. When the user is using the refrigerator, the water valve 120, water storage container 130, and one-way valve 140 will not be visible from the outside of the support frame 150, which helps to keep the interior of the refrigerator liner 400 tidy. In one embodiment, the water valve 120 and water storage container 130 are located within the receiving space 150a.

[0061] Since the filter element of filter 110 needs to be replaced frequently, this embodiment also places filter 110 on the side of support frame 150 away from receiving space 150a, that is, filter 110 is placed outside receiving space 150a. So when the user needs to replace filter 110, filter 110 can be directly removed from support frame 150 from the outside without removing support frame 150, which makes it convenient for the user to replace filter 110.

[0062] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The refrigerator inner liner 400 includes a bottom wall 411, and a receiving groove 150b is provided on the outer side of the support frame 150. The receiving groove 150b is located on the side of the support frame 150 away from the bottom wall 411, and the filter 110 is located in the receiving groove 150b.

[0063] The height direction of the refrigerator inner liner 400 is defined as the vertical direction. The receiving slot 150b is located on the side of the support frame 150 away from the bottom wall 411, that is, the receiving slot 150b is located in the upper area of ​​the support frame 150. Correspondingly, the filter 110 is located in the upper area of ​​the support frame 150. Relatively speaking, the upper side of the support frame 150 has more operating space, and according to the hand habits of most users, it is more convenient and skillful to pick up and put down items from top to bottom than from bottom to top. Therefore, in this embodiment, the receiving slot 150b is located in the upper area of ​​the support frame 150, which can facilitate the user to install or remove the filter 110.

[0064] In some embodiments, the receiving groove 150b is configured as a groove structure with openings on at least two sides. Therefore, the receiving groove 150b may have openings facing at least two directions, allowing the filter 110 to be removed or inserted into the receiving groove 150b from at least two directions during disassembly. This improves the flexibility of filter 110 installation or removal operations and further facilitates user replacement or maintenance of the filter 110.

[0065] In one embodiment, the inner wall 410 of the refrigerator liner 400 includes a side wall 412 (a wall parallel to the height direction of the refrigeration device 10), see reference. Figure 6 As shown, the support frame 150 includes a front end face 153 and a top end face 154 connected to the front end face 153. The front end face 153 is the end face of the support frame 150 away from the side wall 412 of the refrigerator inner liner 400. Part of the slot of the receiving groove 150b is formed on the front end face 153, and the other part of the slot is formed on the top end face 154. The slot formed on the front end face 153 and the slot formed on the top end face 154 are interconnected. Therefore, the receiving groove 150b in this embodiment is provided with slots facing two directions and interconnected, so that the space at the slot of the receiving groove 150b is large enough and can be operated from two directions, thereby providing a larger and more flexible operating space, making it more convenient for users to remove or install the filter 110, and making it easier for users to replace or maintain the filter 110.

[0066] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6The support frame 150 is provided with a first support part 151 and a second support part 152. The first support part 151 is provided with a first limiting groove 1511 and a second limiting groove 1521. The filter 110 includes a water inlet connector 111 and a filter element part 112 connected to the water inlet connector 111. The water inlet connector 111 is snapped into the first limiting groove 1511. The filter element part 112 includes a first end (not shown) away from the water inlet connector 111, and the first end is snapped into the second limiting groove 1521. The water inlet end and the water outlet end of the filter 110 are provided at the water inlet connector 111. The water inlet end of the water inlet connector 111 is connected to the water inlet pipe 160, and the water outlet end of the water inlet connector 111 is connected to the first connecting pipe 191.

[0067] In one embodiment, the water inlet connector 111 and the filter element 112 are connected by threads. When the user needs to replace the filter element, applying a torque to the filter element 112 will rotate the filter element 112 until the filter element 112 is disconnected from the water inlet connector 111. When it is necessary to remove the filter element 112, simply contact the threaded engagement between the filter element 112 and the water inlet connector 111, and then remove the filter element 112 from the second limiting groove 1521.

[0068] The first end and the second limiting groove 1521 are in clearance fit so that the user will not encounter great resistance when rotating the filter element 112, so that the user can easily remove the filter element 112.

[0069] This application also provides a refrigeration device 10, which includes an ice-making component, a water-drinking component, and a water supply component 100 based on any of the above embodiments. The refrigeration device 10 can be a refrigerator or a freezer.

[0070] Since the refrigeration equipment adopts all the technical solutions of the water supply components in the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions in the above embodiments.

[0071] Please combine Figure 4 And refer to Figures 7 to 9 The refrigeration device 10 includes a cabinet 200 (partial structure not shown) and a door 300, which is hinged to the cabinet 200. The refrigeration device 10 also includes a refrigerator inner liner 400 and a freezer inner liner (not shown), both housed within the cabinet 200. An ice-making component 500 and a water-drinking component (not shown) are located on the door 300. The ice-making component 500 and the water-drinking component can be located on different doors 300. For example, in one embodiment, the ice-making component 500 can be located on the door 300 corresponding to the freezer inner liner, i.e., the freezer door, and the water-drinking component can be located on the door 300 corresponding to the refrigerator inner liner 400, i.e., the refrigerator door.

[0072] The refrigeration equipment 10 also includes hinges, each door 300 is hinged to the housing 200 by the hinges, the hinges include a hinge shaft, and the hinge shaft is provided with a through hole extending along its axial direction.

[0073] In some embodiments, the refrigeration device 10 further includes a first water supply pipe 700, a portion of which is located outside the housing 200. The portion of the first water supply pipe 700 located outside the housing 200 passes through a through hole and is connected to the ice-making component 500. A portion of the first water supply pipe 700 extends into the refrigerator inner liner 400 and is connected to the first water supply line 102.

[0074] In one embodiment, a protective pipe may be provided between the refrigerator inner liner 400 and the cabinet 200. A portion of the first water supply pipe 700 may pass through the protective pipe and extend into the refrigerator inner liner 400, communicating with the first water supply pipe 170 of the water supply assembly 100. The portion of the first water supply pipe 700 located outside the cabinet 200 extends upward from the back side of the cabinet 200 to the top of the cabinet 200, and forward to the top of the freezer door. The end of the first water supply pipe 700 extends into the interior of the freezer door through the through hole 610 of the hinge shaft 600 of the freezer door, communicating with the water injection pipe of the ice-making assembly 500. Thus, the water supply assembly 100 and the ice-making assembly 500 are connected through the first water supply pipe 700. The water supply assembly 100 can sequentially supply water from the water source through the water inlet pipe 160, filter 110, water valve 120, first water supply pipe 170, and first water supply pipe 700 into the ice-making assembly 500. Understandably, since the hinge axis of the freezer door only rotates around its own hinge axis and its position does not change, it will not affect the first water supply pipe 700.

[0075] In some embodiments, the refrigeration device 10 further includes a second water supply pipe 800, a portion of which is located outside the cabinet 200. The portion of the second water supply pipe 800 located outside the cabinet 200 passes through a through hole and is connected to a water dispensing component. A portion of the second water supply pipe 800 extends into the refrigerator inner liner 400 and is connected to a second water supply pipe 103.

[0076] In one embodiment, a portion of the second water supply pipe 800 may also extend through the aforementioned protective pipe into the interior of the refrigerator liner 400, communicating with the second water supply pipe 180 of the water supply assembly 100. The portion of the second water supply pipe 800 located outside the cabinet 200 extends upward from the back side of the cabinet 200 to the top of the cabinet 200, and forward to the top of the refrigerator door. The end of the second water supply pipe 800 extends into the interior of the refrigerator door through the through hole of the hinge shaft of the refrigerator door, communicating with the water inlet pipe of the drinking water assembly. Thus, the water supply assembly 100 and the drinking water assembly are connected through the second water supply pipe 800. The water supply assembly 100 can deliver water supplied by the water source sequentially through the inlet pipe 160, filter 110, water valve 120, water storage container 130, one-way valve 140, second water supply pipe 180, and second water supply pipe 800 into the drinking water assembly. Similarly, since the hinge axis of the refrigerator door only rotates around its own hinge axis and its position does not change, it will not affect the second water supply pipe 800.

[0077] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water supply component for use in refrigeration equipment, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment includes a refrigerator liner, an ice-making component, and a water supply component. The water supply component includes a water valve, a water inlet pipe, a first water supply pipe, and a second water supply pipe. The water valve includes a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet. The water inlet is connected to the water inlet pipe, the first water outlet is connected to the first water supply pipe, and the second water outlet is connected to the second water supply pipe. The first water supply pipe is used to supply water to the ice-making component, and the second water supply pipe is used to supply water to the water supply component. The second water supply pipe is equipped with a water storage container, which is disposed inside the refrigerator liner.

2. The water supply component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet pipeline includes a filter, the inlet end of which is connected to a water supply source, and the outlet end of which is connected to the water inlet.

3. The water supply component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second water supply pipeline also includes a one-way valve, which is installed on the pipeline between the water storage container and the drinking water assembly; The filter, the water valve, the water storage container, and the one-way valve are integrated into one unit.

4. The water supply component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water supply assembly also includes a support frame. The filter, the water valve, the water storage container, and the one-way valve are integrated into one unit through the support frame, which is fixed inside the refrigerator liner.

5. The water supply component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame is shaped like a cover and is connected to the inner wall of the refrigerator liner. It covers the inner wall to form a receiving space. At least one of the water valve, the water storage container, and the one-way valve is disposed in the receiving space. The filter is disposed on the side of the support frame away from the receiving space.

6. The water supply component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner liner wall includes a bottom wall, and the support frame is provided with a receiving groove on the side away from the receiving space. The receiving groove is located in the area of ​​the support frame away from the bottom wall, and the filter is disposed in the receiving groove.

7. The water supply component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The receiving groove is constructed as a groove structure with openings on at least two sides.

8. The water supply component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame is provided with a first support part and a second support part. The first support part is provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The filter includes a water inlet connector and a filter element part connected to the water inlet connector. The water inlet connector is snapped into the first limiting groove. The filter element part includes a first end away from the water inlet connector. The first end is snapped into the second limiting groove.

9. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, It includes an ice-making assembly, a drinking water assembly, and a water supply assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment includes a cabinet and a door hinged to the cabinet. A refrigerator liner is disposed within the cabinet, and an ice-making component and a water-drinking component are disposed within the door. The refrigeration equipment also includes a hinge, which includes a hinge shaft connecting the door and the cabinet. The hinge shaft has a through hole extending along its axial direction. The refrigeration equipment also includes a first water supply pipe, a portion of which is located outside the cabinet, the portion of which is located outside the cabinet passes through the through hole and is connected to the ice-making component, and a portion of which extends into the refrigerator liner and is connected to the first water supply line. The refrigeration equipment also includes a second water supply pipe, a portion of which is located outside the cabinet, the portion of which is located outside the cabinet passes through the through hole and is connected to the drinking water component, and a portion of which extends into the inner liner of the refrigerator and is connected to the second water supply line.

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