Convenient mounting and dismounting device for refrigerator shield

By applying ball-operated snap-fit ​​components and split-type hinges to the freezer cover, the problem of complex disassembly and installation of traditional freezer covers is solved, enabling convenient installation and disassembly, improving user experience and reducing maintenance costs.

CN223939743UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24QINGDAO UNITECH ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520606368.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-02

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Technical Problem

The installation and removal of traditional freezer covers is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and can easily damage components, increasing maintenance difficulty and cost.

Method used

The freezer body and cover are connected by a ball-operated snap-fit ​​assembly and a split hinge. The ball-operated snap-fit ​​assembly enables easy installation and disassembly, while the hinge is used for rotating and opening, simplifying operation.

Benefits of technology

It provides convenient and reliable installation and disassembly methods, improves user experience, reduces maintenance costs, and extends equipment life.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a convenient mounting and dismounting device for a refrigerator shield, and belongs to the technical field of convenient mounting and dismounting of refrigerator shields, the convenient mounting and dismounting device for the refrigerator shield comprises a refrigerator main body and a shield, and the shield is arranged at the bottom of the refrigerator main body; the refrigerator body and the protective cover are connected through a collision bead buckle assembly and a hinge piece, the collision bead buckle assembly is used for keeping the portion between the protective cover and the refrigerator body in a closed state, and the hinge piece is used for making the protective cover rotate around the refrigerator body. The protective cover and the refrigerator main body are opened, closed and separated under the condition of no external damage; the utility model provides a convenient mounting and dismounting device for a refrigerator shield. The convenient mounting and dismounting device can solve the problems that a traditional refrigerator shield is difficult to dismount and mount and time-consuming and labor-consuming.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of convenient installation and disassembly of refrigerator covers, specifically, it relates to a device for convenient installation and disassembly of refrigerator covers. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators, as essential equipment in both household and commercial environments, are widely used for the refrigeration and preservation of food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Refrigerator covers, as accessories to refrigerators, primarily protect the items inside from damage or contamination by external substances. Their function is to protect the internal electrical components from foreign objects while ensuring ventilation and heat dissipation. Traditional refrigerator covers often use traditional clips, screws, or hinges for secure installation, but this requires numerous tools and manual labor, and the process is cumbersome, often demanding a certain level of skill. Due to the complexity of the cover's fixing method, users often need extra time and effort to disassemble the cover when cleaning or repairing the refrigerator, and this process can easily damage components, increasing the difficulty of disassembly. During daily use, the clip components, hinges, and sealing strips of the cover are easily damaged, affecting its normal function. Repairing and replacing these parts is often troublesome and costly.

[0003] Traditional freezer covers are typically connected with screws, requiring the removal of multiple screws for maintenance or cleaning. This method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to wear and tear on the screw holes due to frequent disassembly and reassembly, affecting the lifespan of the equipment. Furthermore, in practice, limited space often makes it difficult for users to find suitable tools for disassembly and reassembly, further complicating maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a device for convenient installation and removal of refrigerator covers, which can solve the problems of difficult, time-consuming and labor-intensive installation and removal of traditional refrigerator covers.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover, comprising a freezer body and a cover, the cover being located at the bottom of the freezer body; the freezer body and the cover are connected by a ball-and-socket assembly and a hinge, the ball-and-socket assembly keeping the cover and the freezer body in a closed state, and the hinge allowing the cover to rotate around the freezer body, enabling the cover to open, close, and separate from the freezer body without external damage.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover of this utility model can be further improved as follows:

[0008] The ball-operated buckle assembly is located at the top of the protective cover and includes a buckle body and a fixing seat. The buckle body is fixed at the position where the freezer body and the protective cover are connected, and the fixing seat is fixed on the top side of the protective cover. The buckle body and the fixing seat cooperate with each other.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing base is provided with a groove structure.

[0010] By adjusting the spring tension, the force with which the ball springs out can be changed, thus adapting to doors of different weights and sizes.

[0011] Furthermore, the buckle body has two protrusions inside the middle part, and the protrusions are spring-loaded ball bearings.

[0012] Furthermore, the ball is ejected outward under the action of the spring, and matches the fixing seat when the cover and the main body of the refrigerator are closed, so as to realize the snap-fit ​​connection.

[0013] Furthermore, the hinge is composed of two separate metal plates.

[0014] Furthermore, the metal plate is provided with shafts and bushings respectively, which are fixed to the corresponding positions of the freezer body and the protective cover by screws, so as to insert the hinge shaft into the hinge bushing from one side to connect the freezer body and the protective cover.

[0015] Furthermore, the ball catch assembly and the hinge each comprise two sets.

[0016] Furthermore, the two sets of the ball-operated buckle components and the hinges are symmetrically arranged on the main body of the freezer and the protective cover, respectively.

[0017] Furthermore, a ventilation grille is provided on one side surface of the protective cover.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of the convenient installation and removal device for refrigerator covers provided by this utility model are:

[0019] (1) This utility model applies the existing split hinge and adjustable force ball-type door stop standard parts to the installation scenario of freezer cover, providing a convenient and reliable installation and disassembly method, and improving the user experience.

[0020] (2) This design not only improves the ease of use of the product, but also reduces maintenance costs, which helps to improve market competitiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model 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.

[0022] Figure 1 A structural diagram of the freezer with the protective cover installed.

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the freezer with the protective cover open;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the freezer with the protective cover removed.

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the protective cover and the main body of the freezer;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ball-operated latch assembly in its closed state;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ball-operated latch assembly in the open state;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the hinge in its closed state;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the hinge in its split configuration;

[0031] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0032] 10. Freezer body; 20. Protective cover; 30. Touch ball buckle assembly; 31. Buckle body; 32. Fixing base; 40. Hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] like Figure 1-9The image shows an embodiment of a convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover provided by this utility model. In this embodiment, it includes a freezer body 10 and a cover 20. The cover 20 is located at the bottom of the freezer body 10. The freezer body 10 and the cover 20 are connected by a ball-and-socket fastener assembly 30 and a hinge 40. The ball-and-socket fastener assembly 30 is used to keep the cover 20 and the freezer body 10 in a closed state. The hinge 40 is used to allow the cover 20 to rotate around the freezer body 10 and to open, close and separate the cover 20 from the freezer body 10 without external damage.

[0035] In the above technical solution, the ball-operated buckle assembly 30 is located at the top of the cover 20, including a buckle body 31 and a fixing seat 32. The buckle body 31 is fixed at the position where the freezer body 10 and the cover 20 are connected, and the fixing seat 32 is fixed on the top side of the cover 20. The buckle body 31 and the fixing seat 32 cooperate with each other.

[0036] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the fixing base 32 is provided with a groove structure.

[0037] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, two protrusions are provided inside the middle part of the buckle body 31, and the protrusions are spring-loaded ball bearings.

[0038] The freezer body has a pre-drilled mounting position. Users simply need to fix the main body with springs and a catch ball in this position, and the catch ball's locking bracket is installed on top of the cover. Ensure that the catch ball can smoothly engage with the groove on the locking bracket when the cover is closed. When the cover needs to be removed, users simply need to pull the top of the cover to release the clips and separate the top of the cover from the freezer body.

[0039] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the ball is ejected outward under the action of the spring, and matches with the fixing seat 32 when the cover 20 and the freezer body 10 are closed, so as to realize the snap-fit ​​connection.

[0040] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the hinge 40 is composed of two independent metal plates.

[0041] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the metal plate is provided with a shaft and a bushing, which are fixed to the corresponding positions of the freezer body 10 and the cover 20 by screws, so as to insert the hinge shaft into the hinge bushing from one side to connect the freezer body 10 and the cover 20.

[0042] The two parts of the detachable hinge are installed separately on the freezer body and the cover. During installation, the user simply inserts the hinge pin from one side into the bushing of the other hinge. After assembly, the cover can be opened and closed around the hinge. When the cover needs to be removed, the user simply pulls it open from the top and then pushes it to the side, disengaging the hinge pin from the bushing, easily separating the cover from the freezer body without removing any screws.

[0043] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the ball catch assembly 30 and the hinge 40 each include two sets.

[0044] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, two sets of ball-operated buckle components 30 and hinge components 40 are symmetrically arranged on the main body 10 and the protective cover 20 of the freezer, respectively.

[0045] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a ventilation grille is provided on one side surface of the protective cover 20.

[0046] Specifically, the principle of this invention is as follows: During the refrigerator manufacturing process, one side of the split hinge is fixed to the refrigerator body with screws, and the other side is fixed to the cover. This ensures that the hinge shaft can smoothly insert into the bushing of the other hinge, completing the initial installation of the cover. The main body of the ball catch with spring and ball is fixed to the refrigerator body, and the fixing seat of the ball catch is installed on the top of the cover, ensuring that when the cover is closed, the ball can smoothly engage in the groove on the fixing seat, completing the final fixation of the cover. When the cover needs to be removed, the user only needs to pull the top of the cover to release the catch, separating the top of the cover from the refrigerator body. Then, starting from the top of the cover, pull it open and push the cover to the side to disengage the hinge shaft from the bushing, easily separating the cover from the refrigerator body. Both the split hinge and the ball catch are made of high-strength materials, requiring only periodic wiping of surface dust for daily maintenance, without the need for additional lubrication or maintenance.

Claims

1. A device for convenient installation and removal of a freezer cover, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a main body (10) and a protective cover (20), the protective cover (20) being located at the bottom of the main body (10); the main body (10) and the protective cover (20) are connected by a ball catch assembly (30) and a hinge (40), the ball catch assembly (30) being used to keep the protective cover (20) and the main body (10) in a closed state, and the hinge (40) being used to allow the protective cover (20) to rotate around the main body (10), and to allow the protective cover (20) and the main body (10) to open, close and separate without external damage.

2. The device for convenient installation and removal of a freezer cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball-operated buckle assembly (30) is located at the top of the cover (20) and includes a buckle body (31) and a fixing seat (32). The buckle body (31) is fixed at the position where the freezer body (10) and the cover (20) are connected. The fixing seat (32) is fixed on the top side of the cover (20). The buckle body (31) and the fixing seat (32) cooperate with each other.

3. The convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing base (32) is provided with a groove structure.

4. The convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buckle body (31) has two protrusions inside the middle position, and the protrusions are spring-loaded ball bearings.

5. The device for convenient installation and removal of a freezer cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ball is ejected outward under the action of the spring, and matches the fixing seat (32) when the cover (20) and the freezer body (10) are closed, so as to realize the snap-fit ​​connection.

6. The device for convenient installation and removal of a freezer cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hinge (40) is composed of two separate metal plates.

7. The convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover according to claim 6, characterized in that, The metal plate is provided with a shaft and a bushing respectively, which are fixed to the corresponding positions of the freezer body (10) and the protective cover (20) by screws, so as to insert the shaft of the hinge into the bushing of the hinge from one side to connect the freezer body (10) and the protective cover (20).

8. The device for convenient installation and removal of a freezer cover according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ball catch assembly (30) and the hinge (40) each comprise two sets.

9. A convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two sets of the ball-operated buckle assembly (30) and the hinge (40) are respectively symmetrically arranged on the main body (10) of the freezer and the protective cover (20).

10. A convenient installation and removal device for a freezer cover according to claim 9, characterized in that, A ventilation grille is provided on one side surface of the protective cover (20).