Anti-toppling fixing structure for refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides an anti-toppling fixing structure for a refrigerator, which comprises a bottom pad, a refrigerator body and a buckle, the refrigerator body is provided with a clamping hole, and the refrigerator body is placed on the bottom pad; the buckle comprises a first clamping part and a second clamping part, the first clamping part is clamped to the bottom pad, and the second clamping part is clamped to the clamping hole. According to the anti-toppling fixing structure for the refrigerator, the refrigerator body is placed on the bottom pad, and the bottom pad is placed on the flat surface, so that the refrigerator is stably placed. Meanwhile, the bottom pad and the refrigerator body are connected in a clamped mode through the buckles, so that the bottom pad and the refrigerator body are connected and fixed into a whole, and the problem that the refrigerator is prone to toppling over in the production and transportation process is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to an anti-tipping fixing structure for refrigerators. Background Technology

[0002] Given the current trend of refrigerators adopting ultra-thin designs, refrigerators are generally rectangular in shape, and their height is much greater than their width and length. During the handling of refrigerators, they are very prone to tipping over due to an unstable center of gravity. This can easily lead to refrigerators tipping over during transportation and handling, and they are also prone to tipping over when placed during the production process. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this utility model proposes an anti-tipping fixing structure for refrigerators, designed to prevent refrigerators from tipping over.

[0004] The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes:

[0005] Base pad;

[0006] The refrigerator body has a locking hole and is placed on the base pad;

[0007] The buckle includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, wherein the first engaging portion engages with the bottom pad and the second engaging portion engages with the buckle hole.

[0008] According to the refrigerator anti-tipping fixing structure of this utility model embodiment, the refrigerator body is placed on a base pad, which in turn rests on a flat surface, thus keeping the refrigerator stable. Simultaneously, the base pad and the refrigerator body are connected and fixed as a whole by snap-fit ​​fasteners, thereby solving the problem of the refrigerator easily tipping over during production and transportation.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the buckle includes a support portion connecting the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion, wherein the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion are disposed on the same side of the support portion.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first snap-fit ​​portion snaps onto the side of the bottom pad opposite to the refrigerator body.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the end of the first snap-fit ​​portion away from the support portion and the support portion is defined as the length of the first snap-fit ​​portion, and the distance between the end of the second snap-fit ​​portion away from the support portion and the support portion is defined as the length of the second snap-fit ​​portion, wherein the length of the first snap-fit ​​portion is longer than the length of the second snap-fit ​​portion.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the side of the bottom pad is provided with a clearance notch, and the support portion is accommodated in the clearance notch.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator body has a bottom plate, and the card hole is provided on the bottom plate.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base plate has a mounting surface, and the mounting surface has a protruding locking protrusion, and the locking protrusion and the mounting surface form a locking hole.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator anti-tipping fixing structure includes at least two buckles, and the refrigerator body is provided with at least two buckle holes, with each buckle corresponding to one buckle hole.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least two of the card holes are symmetrically arranged about the refrigerator body.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the orthographic projection area of ​​the base pad on the horizontal plane is larger than the orthographic projection area of ​​the refrigerator body on the horizontal plane.

[0018] 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

[0019] 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-tipping fixing structure for refrigerators provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base pad and buckle assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the base plate and buckle assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 5This is an exploded view of the base plate and buckle provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1. Base pad; 11. Notch for clearance; 2. Refrigerator body; 21. Base plate; 211. Mounting surface; 212. Snap protrusion; 213. Snap hole; 3. Snap buckle; 31. First snap-fit ​​part; 32. Second snap-fit ​​part; 33. Support part. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the refrigerator anti-tipping fixing structure includes a base pad 1, a refrigerator body 2, and a buckle 3. The refrigerator body 2 is provided with a buckle hole 213 and the refrigerator body 2 is placed on the base pad 1. The buckle 3 includes a first buckle part 31 and a second buckle part 32. The first buckle part 31 is buckled to the base pad 1, and the second buckle part 32 is buckled to the buckle hole 213.

[0034] According to the refrigerator anti-tipping fixing structure of this utility model embodiment, the refrigerator body 2 is placed on the base pad 1, which in turn rests on a flat surface, thus keeping the refrigerator stable. Simultaneously, the base pad 1 and the refrigerator body 2 are respectively connected by buckles 3, making them a unified whole, thereby solving the problem of the refrigerator easily tipping over during production and transportation.

[0035] Understandably, since the bottom of the refrigerator body 2 is generally equipped with feet, it is not placed with its surface flat against the ground. Instead, it is supported by multiple feet, which makes the refrigerator body 2 less stable. This can easily lead to tipping over during production or transportation when the refrigerator needs to be moved. Therefore, during refrigerator production or transportation, the refrigerator body 2 can be placed on a base pad 1. The base pad 1 can have a placement groove for the refrigerator, with the bottom of the refrigerator body 2 contained within the groove for better stability. Alternatively, the base pad 1 can have a receiving groove to accommodate the feet of the refrigerator body 2, allowing the bottom surface of the refrigerator body 2 to adhere to the upper surface of the base pad 1, thus improving stability. In this way, the lower surface of the base pad 1 is flat, allowing for better contact with the ground or other flat surfaces, increasing the overall contact area between the refrigerator body 2 and the surface, thereby stabilizing the refrigerator body 2 and preventing it from tipping over.

[0036] In one embodiment, the base pad 1 can be made of materials such as foam, plastic, or wood, making it less likely to be bumped or damaged by the refrigerator body 2. For example, when assembly is required, the refrigerator body 2 is first placed on the EPS foam base pad 1. After that, the buckle 3 is engaged with the base pad 1 through the first engaging part 31, and at the same time, the second engaging part 32 is engaged with the buckle hole 213 of the refrigerator body 2, thereby completing the entire assembly work. At this time, the base pad 1 and the refrigerator body 2 are connected by the buckle 3 and finally form a whole, supported by the base pad 1 on the placement surface, which improves the placement stability of the refrigerator body 2.

[0037] Optionally, a slot is provided on the base pad 1, the shape of which is adapted to the first snap-fit ​​part 31 to improve snap-fit ​​stability.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the buckle 3 includes a support portion 33 connecting the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 32, with the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 located on the same side of the support portion 33. Optionally, the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 is angled to the support portion 33, for example, the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 is perpendicular to the support portion 33, so that the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 extends toward the base pad 1 for better snap-fit ​​onto the base pad 1. Similarly, the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 is angled to the support portion 33, for example, the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 is perpendicular to the support portion 33, so that the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole 213 of the refrigerator body 2. Of course, the angle between the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 and the support portion 33, and the angle between the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 and the support portion 33, can be acute or obtuse, and are not limited here. For example, the support part 33 is a plate-shaped structure to support the connection between the first snap-fit ​​part 31 and the second snap-fit ​​part 32. At the same time, the support part 33 can fit against the outer side wall of the base pad 1 to improve installation stability.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 snaps onto the side of the base pad 1 facing away from the refrigerator body 2. It is understood that the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 extends vertically relative to the support portion 33, so that the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 extends to the side of the base pad 1 facing away from the refrigerator body 2, thus ensuring a stable snap-fit. Since the side of the base pad 1 facing away from the refrigerator body 2 is flush with the placement plane, the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 can be clamped by the side of the base pad 1 facing away from the refrigerator body 2 and the placement plane, eliminating the need for snap-fit ​​holes 213 or slot structures on the base pad 1, thereby improving installation convenience. It is understood that the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 has a flat plate structure to be clamped between the base pad 1 and the placement plane.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, according to one embodiment of this utility model, the distance between the end of the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 away from the support portion 33 and the support portion 33 is defined as the length of the first snap-fit ​​portion 31, and the distance between the end of the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 away from the support portion 33 and the support portion 33 is defined as the length of the second snap-fit ​​portion 32. The length of the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 is longer than the length of the second snap-fit ​​portion 32. It can be understood that since the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 snaps onto the side of the base pad 1 away from the refrigerator body 2, there is no snap-fit ​​hole 213 structure for fixing at the contact point of the first snap-fit ​​portion 31. Setting the first snap-fit ​​portion 31 to be longer helps to increase its surface area, so that when the base pad 1 presses on the first snap-fit ​​portion 31, the contact area between the two is larger, and the installation structure is more stable. At the same time, since the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 snaps into the snap-fit ​​hole 213 of the refrigerator body 2, its connection structure is stable, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 does not need to be too long. Setting the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 to be shorter facilitates the perforation operation, thus facilitating installation. In addition, the shorter second snap-fit ​​portion 32 can also avoid interfering with other structures inside the refrigerator body 2.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a clearance notch 11 is provided on the side of the base pad 1, and the support part 33 is accommodated in the clearance notch 11. It can be understood that the width of the clearance notch 11 is greater than the width of the support part 33, so that when the first engaging part 31 engages with the base pad 1 and the second engaging part 32 engages with the locking hole 213, the support part 33 can be hidden within the clearance notch 11 to avoid protruding beyond the outer edge of the base pad 1, thereby preventing external objects from bumping against the buckle 3 and causing it to loosen. This improves connection stability.

[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator body 2 has a base plate 21, and a latching hole 213 is provided on the base plate 21. It can be understood that the base plate 21 of the refrigerator body 2 is closer to the base pad 1 to facilitate the latching of the second latching part 32 of the latch 3. Thus, by adding a latching hole 213 to the structure of the base plate 21 during refrigerator manufacturing, the latch 3 can be used for connection and fixation, solving the problem of the refrigerator tipping over during operation. For example, a flange is provided at the edge of the base plate 21, and the latching hole 213 is located at the flange. Thus, the axis of the latching hole 213 is approximately horizontal, allowing the second latching part 32 to be inserted into the latching hole 213. After the latch 3 is engaged, the refrigerator body 2 is less prone to tipping over.

[0043] Please refer to the reference. Figure 5 and Figure 6 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base plate 21 has a mounting surface 211, and a latching protrusion 212 is protruding from the mounting surface 211, forming a latching hole 213 between the latching protrusion 212 and the mounting surface 211. Optionally, the mounting surface 211 is the side of the base plate 21 facing the base pad 1, that is, the bottom surface of the base plate 21. It is understood that the latching protrusion 212 and the mounting surface 211 have a certain gap, thereby forming a latching hole 213 for the second latching part 32 to be inserted. Exemplarily, the latching protrusion 212 has a raised plate-like structure, one end of the latching protrusion 212 is connected to the mounting surface 211, the middle of the latching protrusion 212 is arched relative to the mounting surface 211 and is at least partially planar, and the other end of the latching protrusion 212 is connected to the mounting surface 211.

[0044] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 According to one embodiment of this utility model, the refrigerator anti-tipping fixing structure includes at least two buckles 3, and the refrigerator body 2 is provided with at least two locking holes 213, with each buckle 3 corresponding to one locking hole 213. Optionally, locking holes 213 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the refrigerator body 2, that is, a buckle 3 is provided on both the front and rear sides of the refrigerator body 2 to connect to the base pad 1, so as to improve installation stability and further prevent the refrigerator body 2 from tipping over. It should be noted that the front side of the refrigerator body 2 refers to the side of the refrigerator with the door, and the rear side refers to the side of the refrigerator away from the door. Since refrigerators are generally wide, they usually tip forward or backward when tipped over. Therefore, by setting two buckles 3 to fix the refrigerator body 2 on the front and rear sides respectively, the problem of refrigerator tipping over can be avoided to a large extent, thereby saving production materials and installation steps. Of course, in order to improve stability, buckles 3 can also be provided on all four sides of the refrigerator body 2 for connection and fixation, which is not limited here.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least two locking holes 213 are symmetrically arranged about the refrigerator body 2. It can be understood that the two locking holes 213 are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the refrigerator body 2, so as to be engaged with the front and rear sides of the refrigerator body 2 by two latches 3, ensuring that the relative forces on both sides of the refrigerator body 2 are evenly distributed, and improving the anti-tipping effect.

[0046] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the orthographic projection area of ​​the base pad 1 on the horizontal plane is larger than the orthographic projection area of ​​the refrigerator body 2 on the horizontal plane. That is to say, the base pad 1 is extended relative to the refrigerator body 2, which helps to increase the contact area between the base pad 1 and the placement surface, thereby better stabilizing the refrigerator body 2 and improving placement stability.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator anti-tipping fixing structure, characterized in that, include: Base pad; The refrigerator body has a locking hole and is placed on the base pad; The buckle includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, wherein the first engaging portion engages with the bottom pad and the second engaging portion engages with the buckle hole.

2. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle includes a support portion connecting the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion, with the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion located on the same side of the support portion.

3. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​part snaps onto the side of the bottom pad that is away from the refrigerator body.

4. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the first snap-fit ​​portion is defined as the distance between the end of the first snap-fit ​​portion away from the support portion and the support portion, and the length of the second snap-fit ​​portion is defined as the distance between the end of the second snap-fit ​​portion away from the support portion and the support portion, wherein the length of the first snap-fit ​​portion is longer than the length of the second snap-fit ​​portion.

5. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom pad has a clearance notch on its side, and the support portion is accommodated in the clearance notch.

6. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator body has a base plate, and the card hole is provided on the base plate.

7. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base plate has a mounting surface, and the mounting surface has a protruding locking protrusion, forming a locking hole between the locking protrusion and the mounting surface.

8. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator anti-tipping fixing structure includes at least two buckles, and the refrigerator body is provided with at least two buckle holes, with each buckle corresponding to one buckle hole.

9. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least two of the card slots are symmetrically arranged about the refrigerator body.

10. The anti-tipping fixing structure for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The projected area of ​​the base pad on the horizontal plane is larger than the projected area of ​​the refrigerator body on the horizontal plane.

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