Refrigerator metal door shell, refrigerator door and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and provides a refrigerator metal door shell, a refrigerator door and a refrigerator, the refrigerator metal door shell comprises a door shell body and a plurality of thickening parts, and the door shell body is provided with an inner side face; the multiple thickening parts are all arranged on the inner side face of the door shell body, the multiple thickening parts are arranged around the periphery of the door shell body, and the heights, protruding out of the inner side face, of the multiple thickening parts are the same. The multiple thickening parts are only arranged on the periphery of the door shell body and do not need to be laid on the inner side face, thickening of the refrigerator metal door shell is achieved, and the overall weight can be reduced. Thus, by optimizing the structure of the refrigerator metal door shell, the thickness of the refrigerator metal door shell is the same as that of the glass panel, and the refrigerator metal door shell can be suitable for mold production of a glass door when being assembled into the refrigerator door. In the production process, the door shell body is fixed to a stand column and an end cover of the refrigerator door through the thickening parts on the periphery to be directly foamed, and the door shell is completely suitable for glass door molds.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and in particular to refrigerator metal door shell, cabinet door and refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] In the traditional cabinet door production process, when the door body size is the same, the materials for glass doors and metal doors cannot be used interchangeably. The molds for glass doors and metal doors are made independently, resulting in a lot of waste in mold investment and differences in production materials. 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 refrigerator metal door shell, aiming to solve the problem of using interchangeable materials for refrigerator glass doors and metal doors.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a box door.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a refrigerator.

[0006] The refrigerator metal door shell according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0007] A door shell body, the door shell body having an inner side surface;

[0008] Multiple thickening portions are provided on the inner side of the door shell body, and the multiple thickening portions are arranged around the periphery of the door shell body. The multiple thickening portions protrude from the inner side at the same height.

[0009] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the refrigerator metal door shell features multiple thickened sections of equal thickness on its inner side, resulting in a smooth surface during refrigerator door assembly. These thickened sections are located only around the periphery of the door shell, eliminating the need to cover the entire inner side, thus increasing the thickness of the refrigerator metal door shell and reducing overall weight. By optimizing the structure of the refrigerator metal door shell to achieve the same thickness as the glass panel, the metal door shell can be assembled into a refrigerator door using glass door molds. Specifically, during production, the door shell is directly foamed by fixing it to the refrigerator door's uprights and end caps via the multiple thickened sections around its periphery, making it perfectly compatible with glass door molds.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the thickened portion includes:

[0011] A flange that protrudes from one edge of the inner surface;

[0012] A flat fold portion, which is connected to the flange and extends toward an edge away from the inner side surface.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flat fold portion is spaced apart from the inner side surface.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flat fold portion is parallel to the inner surface.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a notch is provided at the connection between two adjacent flat folds, and the notch is provided at the corner of the door shell body.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each of the flat folds is provided with a guide bevel at one end adjacent to the notch, and the guide bevel is inclined towards the flange in a direction close to the notch.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door shell body and the plurality of thickened portions are integrally formed.

[0018] According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, the cabinet door includes:

[0019] Door body;

[0020] The aforementioned refrigerator metal door shell has multiple thickened portions connected to the door body, forming a foamed cavity.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door body includes:

[0022] Door sill;

[0023] Two uprights, one upright is located on one side of the door frame and the other upright is located on the other side of the door frame. Each upright is provided with a connecting part, and a connecting gap is formed between the connecting part and the thickened part. The connecting gap is used to fill the fixing adhesive to connect the connecting part and the thickened part.

[0024] The refrigerator according to the present utility model embodiment includes the above-mentioned refrigerator metal door shell, and therefore has all the technical effects of the above-mentioned refrigerator metal door shell, which will not be repeated here.

[0025] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes a cabinet and a door as described above, wherein the door is connected to the cabinet.

[0026] 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

[0027] 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.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal door shell of the refrigerator provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the box door provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box door provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1. Door liner; 2. Column; 21. Connecting part; 3. Refrigerator metal door shell; 31. Door shell body; 311. Inner side; 32. Thickened part; 321. Flange; 322. Flat fold; 3221. Guide bevel; 323. Notch; 4. Foaming cavity; 5. End cap; 6. Fixing adhesive. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the refrigerator metal door shell 3 according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a door shell body 31 and a plurality of thickened portions 32. The door shell body 31 has an inner side surface 311. The plurality of thickened portions 32 are all disposed on the inner side surface 311 of the door shell body 31, and the plurality of thickened portions 32 are arranged around the periphery of the door shell body 31. The plurality of thickened portions 32 protrude from the inner side surface 311 at the same height.

[0041] Understandably, the door shell body 31 is used to install the front panel of the refrigerator door. The front panel of the refrigerator door can be a metal panel or a glass panel. Since metal panels are strong enough, they are usually thinner, while glass panels are thicker. Therefore, the production molds for metal panel refrigerator doors and glass panel refrigerator doors cannot usually be shared. To address this, the refrigerator metal door shell 3 of this embodiment aims to solve the problem of material compatibility between refrigerator glass doors and metal doors. By optimizing the structure of the metal panel, the metal panel can be produced entirely using the molds for the glass door.

[0042] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the refrigerator metal door shell 3 has multiple thickened portions 32 provided on the inner side 311 of the door shell body 31. These thickened portions 32 have the same thickness, resulting in a smooth surface during refrigerator door assembly. The thickened portions 32 are only located around the periphery of the door shell body 31, eliminating the need to cover the entire inner side 311, thus thickening the refrigerator metal door shell 3 and reducing overall weight. By optimizing the structure of the refrigerator metal door shell 3, its thickness is made the same as the glass panel thickness, allowing it to be assembled into a refrigerator door using glass door molds. Specifically, during production, the door shell body 31 is directly foamed by fixing it to the refrigerator door pillars 2 and end caps 5 via the multiple thickened portions 32 around its periphery, making it perfectly compatible with glass door molds.

[0043] It should be noted that the thickened portion 32 is located on the inner side 311 of the door shell body 31, which is the side facing away from the user, to facilitate installation and connection. The connection method between the door shell body 31 and the thickened portion 32 can be bonding, welding, threaded connection, etc., and is not limited here. In other embodiments, the two can also be an integrally formed structure to improve structural stability.

[0044] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the thickened portion 32 includes a flange 321 and a flattened portion 322. The flange 321 protrudes from one edge of the inner surface 311, and the flattened portion 322 is connected to the flange 321 and extends toward the edge away from the inner surface 311. For example, the flange 321 protrudes perpendicular to the inner surface 311 to achieve a thickening effect. Simultaneously, the flattened portion 322, connected to the flange 321, increases the overall volume of the thickened portion 32, facilitating its connection and installation at the refrigerator door pillar 2, thereby improving connection stability.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the folded portion 322 is spaced apart from the inner side surface 311. In this embodiment, the side of the door shell body 31 facing away from the inner side surface 311 is the outer side surface. That is, the thickness of the refrigerator metal door shell 3 is formed between the side of the folded portion 322 facing away from the inner side surface 311 and the outer side surface of the door shell body 31. This thickness is consistent with the thickness of the glass panel, so as to be suitable for the production of the refrigerator door using a glass door mold. By forming a gap between the folded portion 322 and the inner side surface 311, the weight of the folded portion 322 is reduced, thereby reducing production costs. In addition, the gap formed between the folded portion 322 and the inner side surface 311 can also be filled with foam material to improve insulation.

[0046] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the flat fold portion 322 is parallel to the inner surface 311. It is understood that the flat fold portion 322 is used to connect with the upright 2 of the refrigerator door. Having multiple flat fold portions 322 on the same plane improves the flatness of the connection and facilitates connection. It should be noted that parallelism here does not refer to absolute parallelism; certain production and installation errors are allowed. Of course, the inner surface 311 can be a flat surface or a non-flat surface. The flat fold portion 322 is approximately parallel to the inner surface 311 so that multiple flat fold portions 322 are on the same plane. In this way, the thickness of all parts of the refrigerator metal door shell 3 is the same, allowing for complete universal use of glass door molds.

[0047] Of course, in other embodiments, the flat fold 322 may also be arranged non-parallel to the inner surface 311. For example, the inner surface 311 may be a concave arc surface. In this case, it is sufficient to ensure that multiple flat folds 322 are on the same plane.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in order to facilitate the production and molding of the refrigerator metal door shell 3, a notch 323 is provided at the connection of two adjacent flat folds 322, and the notch 323 is provided at the corner of the door shell body 31. For example, the door shell body 31 is rectangular, and thickened portions 32 are provided on all four sides of the door shell body 31. A gap is formed between the ends of the flat folds 322 on two adjacent sides to form a notch 323, which facilitates the insertion of external production equipment from the notch 323 between the flat fold 322 and the inner side surface 311. The notch 323 can also be used to clamp the door shell body 31. In this way, the refrigerator metal door shell 3 will not have defects such as unevenness or paint peeling during its molding process.

[0049] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2According to one embodiment of the present invention, each flat fold 322 has a guide bevel 3221 at one end adjacent to the notch 323. The guide bevel 3221 is inclined towards the flange 321 in the direction close to the notch 323. It can be understood that the guide bevels 3221 of two adjacent flat folds 322 are arranged opposite each other to form a notch 323 that is flared in the corner direction away from the door shell body 31, thereby increasing the notch 323 to avoid obstructing external production equipment. At the same time, the guide bevel 3221 is provided at the end of the flat fold 322 to prevent its end from being too sharp and scratching the external production equipment.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door shell body 31 and a plurality of thickened portions 32 are integrally formed. That is, the plurality of thickened portions 32 are formed by bending inward from the four edges of the door shell body 31, which saves installation steps and facilitates production.

[0051] Please refer to the reference. Figures 3 to 5 According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator door includes a door body and the aforementioned refrigerator metal door shell 3. A plurality of thickened portions 32 of the refrigerator metal door shell 3 are connected to the door body and enclose a foaming cavity 4. It is understood that since the thickened portions 32 around the refrigerator metal door shell 3 are connected to the door body, the overall thickness of the refrigerator door using the refrigerator metal door shell 3 is consistent with the overall thickness of the refrigerator door using a glass panel, allowing the use of the same set of production molds and reducing mold investment waste and material differentiation.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door body includes a door core 1 and two uprights 2. One upright 2 is located on one side of the door core 1, and the other upright 2 is located on the other side of the door core 1. Each upright 2 has a connecting portion 21, and a connecting gap is formed between the connecting portion 21 and the thickened portion 32. The connecting gap is used to fill the gap with fixing adhesive 6 to connect the connecting portion 21 and the thickened portion 32. It can be understood that the two uprights 2 help to improve the structural stability of the door body and prevent door deformation. Exemplarily, the upright 2 extends in a direction parallel to the thickened portion 32, and the length of the extension is greater than the distance between the thickened portion 32 and the edge of the door shell body 31, so as to facilitate the connection between the thickened portion 32 and the connecting portion 21. Specifically, the flattened portion 322 of the thickened portion 32 extends parallel to the connecting portion 21 of the upright 2 to form a connecting gap between them, thereby filling the gap with fixing adhesive 6 and improving the connection stability. In one embodiment, the door body also includes an end cap 5. The refrigerator metal door shell 3, the door liner 1, and the end cap 5 are arranged to form a foaming cavity 4. When producing the door, the refrigerator metal door shell 3 can be directly foamed by fixing it to the column 2 and the end cap 5 using VHB tape or glue.

[0053] The refrigerator according to the present utility model embodiment includes the above-mentioned refrigerator metal door shell 3, and therefore has all the technical effects of the above-mentioned refrigerator metal door shell 3, which will not be repeated here.

[0054] According to a third aspect embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator includes a cabinet and the aforementioned cabinet door, the cabinet door being connected to the cabinet.

[0055] 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 metal door shell, characterized in that, include: A door shell body, the door shell body having an inner side surface; Multiple thickening portions are provided on the inner side of the door shell body, and the multiple thickening portions are arranged around the periphery of the door shell body. The multiple thickening portions protrude from the inner side at the same height.

2. The refrigerator metal door shell according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickened portion includes: A flange that protrudes from one edge of the inner surface; A flat fold portion, which is connected to the flange and extends toward an edge away from the inner side surface.

3. The refrigerator metal door shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, The folded portion is spaced apart from the inner side surface.

4. The refrigerator metal door shell according to claim 3, characterized in that, The folded portion is parallel to the inner surface.

5. The refrigerator metal door shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, A notch is provided at the connection between two adjacent flat folds, and the notch is provided at the corner of the door shell body.

6. The refrigerator metal door shell according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the flat folds has a guide bevel at one end near the notch, and the guide bevel is inclined towards the flange in a direction close to the notch.

7. The refrigerator metal door shell according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The door shell body and the multiple thickened parts are integrally formed.

8. A type of cabinet door, characterized in that, include: Door body; According to any one of claims 1 to 7, the plurality of thickened portions of the refrigerator metal door shell are connected to the door body and enclose to form a foaming cavity.

9. The cabinet door according to claim 8, characterized in that, The door body includes: Door sill; Two uprights, one upright is located on one side of the door frame and the other upright is located on the other side of the door frame. Each upright is provided with a connecting part, and a connecting gap is formed between the connecting part and the thickened part. The connecting gap is used to fill the fixing adhesive to connect the connecting part and the thickened part.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, It includes a housing and a door as described in claim 8 or 9, wherein the door is connected to the housing.

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