Footing module and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides a footing module and refrigeration equipment. The footing module comprises a supporting plate and a pair of adjusting units, and the supporting plate is used for bearing a box body of the refrigeration equipment; the pair of adjusting units are arranged at the two ends of the supporting plate so as to adjust the heights of the two ends of the supporting plate, each adjusting unit comprises a bottom foot and a driving mechanism, the bottom foot is connected with a threaded rod, and the threaded rod is in threaded connection with the supporting plate; the driving mechanism is used for driving the threaded rod to rotate so as to adjust the distance between the bottom foot and the supporting plate. According to the footing module, by arranging the supporting plate and the pair of adjusting units, the front end and the rear end of the refrigeration equipment can be adjusted respectively, it is guaranteed that the refrigeration equipment is horizontal, the attractiveness after the refrigeration equipment is placed is improved, operation is easy, and the leveling efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a base module and a refrigeration device. Background Technology

[0002] As the capacity of refrigerators and freezers continues to increase, so does their weight. Refrigerators and freezers typically use casters to facilitate movement. However, existing casters do not have height adjustment functionality. When there is a significant height difference between the front and back of the refrigerator or freezer, it cannot be leveled, causing it to tilt backward or forward. This not only results in uneven force on the casters, affecting their lifespan, but also detracts from the aesthetics of the finished product. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this utility model proposes a base module. This base module, by setting a support plate and a pair of adjustment units, can adjust the front and rear ends of the refrigeration equipment separately, ensuring that the refrigeration equipment is level, improving the aesthetics after placement, and is simple to operate, thus improving leveling efficiency.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a refrigeration device.

[0005] The base module provided by this utility model includes: a support plate for supporting the housing of a refrigeration device; a pair of adjustment units disposed at both ends of the support plate for adjusting the height of both ends of the support plate, each adjustment unit including: a base foot connected to a threaded rod, the threaded rod being threadedly connected to the support plate; and a drive mechanism for driving the threaded rod to rotate, thereby adjusting the distance between the base foot and the support plate.

[0006] According to the foot module provided by this utility model, the driving mechanism includes: a driving component, which is connected to the threaded rod; and a driver, which is connected to the driving component, wherein the two drivers of a pair of driving mechanisms are arranged on the same side.

[0007] According to the foot module provided by this utility model, the driving component includes: a worm gear connected to the driver; a worm wheel connected to the worm gear and threadedly connected to the threaded rod, wherein the worm wheel is located between the support plate and the foot.

[0008] According to the foot module provided by this utility model, the end faces of one end of the pair of worm gears are flush.

[0009] According to the foot module provided by this utility model, the adjustment unit further includes an adjustment plate, the threaded rod passes through the adjustment plate, and the adjustment plate is located between the support plate and the worm gear; the surface of the adjustment plate facing the worm gear is provided with a bracket, the worm is disposed on the bracket, and can rotate relative to the bracket.

[0010] The base module provided by this utility model also includes a support frame, the support plate is disposed on the support frame, and the two ends of the support frame have adjustment parts, and the threaded rod of each adjustment unit is threadedly connected to one of the adjustment parts.

[0011] The base module provided by this utility model also includes a base, a support plate covering the base, a threaded rod passing through the base, a foot disposed outside the base, a drive assembly disposed inside the base, and two drivers disposed outside the base and located on the same side of the base.

[0012] The base module provided by this utility model also includes a pair of rollers, which are disposed between the pair of adjustment units and are respectively connected to the support plate.

[0013] According to the foot module provided by this utility model, the adjustment range of the foot is 0mm-36mm.

[0014] This utility model also provides a refrigeration device, including: a housing; a pair of base modules as described above, the pair of base modules being arranged in parallel, and the housing being disposed on the pair of base modules.

[0015] 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

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the front views of the foot module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A shown in the image;

[0019] Figure 3This is a side view of the base module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is the second front view of the base module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 1. Support plate; 2. Roller; 3. Mounting bracket; 4. Adjustment unit; 41. Adjustment plate; 411. Bracket; 42. Foot; 43. Threaded rod; 44. First worm gear; 441. Transmission part; 442. Connecting part; 45. Worm wheel; 46. Second worm gear; 5. Support frame; 51. Adjustment part; 52. Connecting part; 6. Base; 61. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0027] 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 the present invention. 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.

[0028] The following is combined with Figures 1-4 This invention describes the foot module and refrigeration equipment provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the base module includes a support plate 1 and a pair of adjustment units 4. The support plate 1 is used to support the housing of the refrigeration equipment. In this embodiment, the refrigeration equipment can be a refrigerator or a freezer. An adjustment unit 4 is provided at each end of the support plate 1 to adjust the front and rear ends of the refrigeration equipment.

[0030] Each adjustment unit 4 includes a foot 42 and a drive mechanism. One end of the foot 42 is used to abut against the ground, and the other end of the foot 42 is provided with a threaded rod 43, which is threadedly connected to the support plate 1. The drive mechanism is used to drive the threaded rod 43 to rotate. When the threaded rod 43 rotates, the foot 42 can move longitudinally. Specifically, when the drive mechanism is activated, it drives the threaded rod 43 to rotate, so that the foot 42 moves closer to or away from the support plate 1. When the distance between the foot 42 and the support plate 1 decreases, the cabinet of the refrigeration equipment moves downward to lower the position at that point; when the distance between the foot 42 and the support plate 1 increases, the refrigeration equipment moves upward to raise the position at that point.

[0031] In practical use, a pair of adjustment units 4 are used to adjust the front and rear ends of the refrigeration equipment, respectively. If the refrigeration equipment is tilted forward after installation, it indicates that the front end is too low and needs to be raised. That is, the distance between the front foot 42 and the support plate 1 needs to be increased. Specifically, the drive mechanism located at the front end of the support plate 1 drives the threaded rod 43 to rotate. When the threaded rod 43 rotates, the foot 42 moves downward to increase the distance between the foot 42 and the support plate 1. When the front and rear ends of the refrigeration equipment are flush, the drive mechanism and the foot 42 stop operating simultaneously.

[0032] When the refrigeration unit tilts backward, it indicates that the front end of the unit is too high, and the rear end needs to be raised. That is, the distance between the rear foot 42 and the support plate 1 needs to be increased. Specifically, the drive mechanism located at the rear end of the support plate 1 drives the threaded rod 43 to rotate. When the threaded rod 43 rotates, the foot 42 moves downward to increase the distance between the foot 42 and the support plate 1. When the rear end of the refrigeration unit is flush with the front end, the drive mechanism and the foot 42 stop operating simultaneously.

[0033] In this embodiment, the base 42 is threadedly connected to the support plate 1 via a threaded rod 43. Therefore, when the threaded rod 43 rotates clockwise, the base 42 can move upward; when the threaded rod 43 rotates counterclockwise, the base 42 can move downward. However, in practical applications, since refrigeration equipment is equipped with rollers, in this embodiment, the rollers can be installed on the housing of the refrigeration equipment, and the height of the rollers cannot be adjusted. Therefore, the adjustment unit 4 can only be used to raise the housing of the refrigeration equipment. Specifically, when the drive mechanism drives the threaded rod 43 to rotate, when the base 42 is in contact with the ground, the base 42 continues to rotate, the distance between the base 42 and the support plate 1 continuously increases, the support plate 1 moves upward, and the housing is raised.

[0034] Optionally, in an embodiment of this utility model, the adjustment range of the foot 42 is 0mm-36mm. The foot module provided in this embodiment of the utility model has a large adjustment range of foot 42, which can provide a large adjustment range when the ground is uneven, so that the refrigeration equipment can be leveled in various installation environments.

[0035] In this embodiment, the support plate 1 can have a certain thickness. On the one hand, it can provide adjustment for the threaded rod 43 to prevent the threaded rod 43 from separating from the support plate 1 when the foot 42 moves downward a large distance, thus failing to provide support force. On the other hand, a certain thickness can also provide greater support force to support the weight of the refrigeration equipment. Optionally, a protrusion can also be provided on the surface of the support plate 1 facing the adjustment plate 41. The threaded rod 43 passes through the protrusion and is threadedly connected to the protrusion. The protrusion provides adjustment for the threaded rod 43. In this case, the thickness of the support plate 1 can be further reduced to reduce the weight of the foot module.

[0036] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism can be a combination of a driver, a worm gear, and a worm. The driver drives the worm to rotate, the worm gear is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 43, the worm drives the worm gear to rotate, and when the worm gear rotates, it drives the threaded rod 43 to rotate. Optionally, the driving mechanism can also be a structure of a driver, a rack, and a gear. The driver drives the rack to move in a straight line, the rack meshes with the gear, the gear is threadedly connected to the threaded rod, and when the gear rotates, it drives the threaded rod 43 to rotate.

[0037] The base module provided in this embodiment of the utility model, by setting a support plate and a pair of adjustment units, can adjust the front and rear ends of the refrigeration equipment respectively, ensuring that the refrigeration equipment is level, improving the aesthetics after placement, and is simple to operate, thus improving the leveling efficiency.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the foot module also includes a pair of rollers 2. The rollers 2 are connected to the support plate 1 via the mounting bracket 3. The pair of rollers 2 are located between a pair of adjustment units 4. The rollers 2 can roll along the ground to move the refrigeration equipment. During the adjustment of the foot 42, the rollers 2 are always in contact with the ground.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the driving mechanism includes a driving component and a driver. The driving component is connected to the threaded rod 43, and the driver is connected to the driving component.

[0040] Specifically, when the driver operates, it drives the drive assembly to move, thereby causing the threaded rod 43 to rotate. In this embodiment, the drive assembly can be a combination of a worm and a worm wheel, or a combination of a rack and a gear; when the drive assembly is a combination of a worm and a worm wheel, the driver can be a rotary motor; when the drive assembly is a combination of a rack and a gear, the driver can be a linear motor.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the base module also includes a base 6, a support plate 1 covering the base 6, a mounting bracket 3 and a threaded rod 43 passing through the base 6 so that the roller 2 and the base 42 are located below the base 6, the drive assembly is located inside the base 6, and the driver is located outside the base 6.

[0042] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the two drivers are arranged side by side on the same side of the base 6. When the refrigeration equipment is installed on the support plate 1, the two drivers are located at the front end of the base module to avoid the drivers being located between the refrigeration equipment and the wall when the rear end of the base module is against the wall, which would cause inconvenience in operation.

[0043] like Figure 2As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the driving assembly includes a worm gear 45 and a worm. The worm is connected to the driver and is also connected to the worm gear 45 in a transmission connection. The worm gear 45 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 43 and is located between the support plate and the base 42. The driver drives the worm to rotate, which in turn drives the worm gear 45 to rotate. When the worm gear 45 rotates, it drives the threaded rod 43 to rotate, causing the base 42 to move downwards.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, for ease of description, the worm located at the front end of the support plate 1 is named the first worm 44, and the worm located at the rear end of the support plate 1 is named the second worm 46. In this embodiment of the invention, the length of the second worm 46 is greater than the length of the first worm 44, so that one end of both is flush, thereby allowing the two actuators of the two adjustment units 4 to be located on the same side of the base 6. Figure 3 As shown, the base 6 is provided with a pair of through holes 61, and the output shaft of the driver passes through the through holes and is connected to the first worm 44 or the second worm 46.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the adjustment unit 4 also includes an adjustment plate 41, a threaded rod 43 passing through the adjustment plate 41, the adjustment plate 41 being located between the support plate 1 and the worm gear 45, and a bracket 411 being provided on the surface of the adjustment plate 41 facing the worm gear 45, the worm being disposed on the bracket 411 and being able to rotate relative to the bracket 411.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, each worm includes a transmission part and a connecting part. Taking the first worm 44 as an example, the first worm 44 includes a transmission part 441 and a pair of connecting parts 442. The pair of connecting parts 442 are disposed at both ends of the transmission part 441. The transmission part 441 is connected to the worm wheel 45 for transmission. One of the connecting parts 442 is connected to the driver. The other of the connecting parts 442 is rotatably connected to the bracket 411.

[0047] Alternatively, the worm gear 45 and the worm can be made of metal to improve load-bearing capacity.

[0048] Furthermore, the second worm 46 and the first worm 44 are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction, with one end of the second worm 46 extending between the support plate 1 and the adjustment plate 41 of the adjustment unit 4 located at the front end of the support plate 1. By arranging the first worm 44 and the second worm 46 side by side in the longitudinal direction, the width of the foot module can be reduced, thereby reducing the volume of the foot module.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the base module also includes a support frame 5. A support plate 1 is disposed on the support frame 5, and the two ends of the support frame 5 have adjustment parts 51, through which threaded rods 43 pass.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment, the adjusting part 51 is used to provide an adjustment amount for the downward movement of the threaded rod 43. Specifically, the support frame 5 includes a connecting part 52 and a pair of adjusting parts 51. The pair of adjusting parts 51 are disposed at both ends of the connecting part 52. Optionally, the connecting part 52 can be a strip plate, and the adjusting part 51 can be a rectangular groove structure formed by bending the strip plate. The support plate 1 is stacked with the connecting part 52, and both ends of the support plate 1 respectively cover two rectangular grooves. The bottom surface of the rectangular groove is provided with a threaded hole, through which the threaded rod 43 passes. By setting the adjusting part 51 of the support frame 5 as a rectangular groove structure, while providing a larger supporting force, the rectangular groove structure can reduce the overall weight of the support frame 5, thereby reducing the weight of the foot module. When the foot 42 moves downward, when its adjustment amount is large, one end of the threaded rod 43 can detach from the support plate 1 and be located within the rectangular groove.

[0051] This utility model embodiment also provides a refrigeration device, including: a housing and a pair of base modules. The pair of base modules are arranged in parallel, and the housing is disposed on the pair of base modules.

[0052] Specifically, the cabinet and a pair of base modules form a whole. When the refrigeration equipment is placed against the wall, one end of each base module faces the user and the other end is set close to the wall. The two base modules can adjust the height of the four corners of the refrigeration equipment separately, ensuring that the refrigeration equipment can be level even if the installation surface is uneven.

[0053] Alternatively, the refrigeration equipment can be a refrigerator or a freezer.

[0054] The refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model can adjust the height of the four corners of the refrigeration equipment by setting a pair of base modules, ensuring that the refrigeration equipment is level, and the operation is simple and the leveling efficiency is improved.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A base module, characterized in that, include: Support plate (1) is used to support the housing of the refrigeration equipment; A pair of adjustment units (4) are disposed at both ends of the support plate (1) to adjust the height of both ends of the support plate (1). The adjustment unit (4) includes: The base (42) is connected to a threaded rod (43), which is threadedly connected to the support plate (1); A drive mechanism is used to drive the threaded rod (43) to rotate in order to adjust the distance between the foot (42) and the support plate (1).

2. The base module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes: The drive assembly is connected to the threaded rod (43) in a transmission manner; A driver, connected to the drive assembly, wherein two drivers of a pair of drive mechanisms are arranged on the same side.

3. The base module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component includes: The worm gear is connected to the driver. The worm wheel (45) is connected to the worm gear drive and is threaded to the threaded rod (43). The worm wheel (45) is located between the support plate (1) and the foot (42).

4. The base module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end faces of one end of each pair of worm gears are flush.

5. The base module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjustment unit (4) further includes an adjustment plate (41), the threaded rod (43) passes through the adjustment plate (41), and the adjustment plate (41) is located between the support plate (1) and the worm gear (45); The adjusting plate (41) has a bracket (411) on its surface facing the worm gear (45), and the worm is mounted on the bracket (411) and can rotate relative to the bracket (411).

6. The base module according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support frame (5), the support plate (1) is disposed on the support frame (5), the two ends of the support frame (5) have adjustment parts (51), and the threaded rod (43) of each adjustment unit (4) is threadedly connected to one of the adjustment parts (51).

7. The base module according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a base (6), the support plate (1) covering the base (6), the threaded rod (43) passing through the base (6), the foot (42) being disposed outside the base (6), the drive assembly being disposed inside the base (6), and the two drives being disposed outside the base (6) and located on the same side of the base (6).

8. The base module according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pair of rollers (2), which are disposed between a pair of the adjustment units (4) and are respectively connected to the support plate (1).

9. The base module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment range of the foot (42) is 0mm-36mm.

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: Box; A pair of base modules as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the pair of base modules are arranged in parallel, and the housing is disposed on the pair of base modules.

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