Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigerator, which relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment and comprises a refrigerator body, a door body and a supporting structure. An opening is formed in the front side of the box body; the door body is rotatably connected to the opening so as to open or close the opening; the supporting structure is arranged at the bottom of the door body and comprises a supporting piece capable of moving relative to the door body, and the supporting piece is provided with a supporting end. Under the condition that the door body opens the opening, the supporting end moves away from the bottom of the door body and is configured to make contact with the ground when the refrigerator inclines forwards. And under the condition that the door body closes the opening, the supporting end part moves towards the bottom of the door body and is accommodated at the bottom of the door body. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the problem that a lengthened hinge support is easy to touch a foot can be improved while the forward inclination phenomenon of the refrigerator is relieved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Due to factors such as the connection method between the refrigerator door and the cabinet, the refrigerator is prone to tilting forward when the door is opened during use. While lengthening the hinge support can alleviate this tilting issue, this not only affects aesthetics but also increases the risk of users bumping their feet, causing significant inconvenience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a refrigerator that aims to alleviate the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator while improving the problem of foot bumps caused by the extended hinge support.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a refrigerator comprising:

[0005] A housing, wherein the front side of the housing has an opening;

[0006] The door is rotatably connected to the opening to open or close the opening;

[0007] A support structure is provided at the bottom of the door body and includes a support member that can move relative to the door body, the support member having a support end;

[0008] When the door is open, the supporting end moves away from the bottom of the door and is configured to contact the ground when the refrigerator tilts forward; when the door is closed, the supporting end moves toward the bottom of the door and is stored in the bottom of the door.

[0009] In one embodiment, the support member can be flipped relative to the door body.

[0010] In one embodiment, the refrigerator further includes a drive member disposed on the door or the cabinet and connected to the support member in a transmission manner, the drive member driving the support member to rotate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the driving component is a driving support rod located on the front side of the housing;

[0012] When the door is closed, the drive rod pushes the support member to flip; when the door is open, the drive rod disengages from the support member, causing the support member to flip under gravity.

[0013] In one embodiment, the support member has an avoidance cut surface on the outer side of one end near the door body.

[0014] In one embodiment, the support structure further includes a support frame disposed at the bottom of the door body, and the support member is rotatably disposed on the support frame.

[0015] In one embodiment, two support frames are provided, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the door body, and the support member is located between the two support frames.

[0016] In one embodiment, the support structure further includes a flipping shaft, the support frame is provided with a first shaft hole, the end of the support member away from the support end is provided with a second shaft hole, and the flipping shaft passes through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole.

[0017] In one embodiment, the support frame includes:

[0018] A connecting section is attached to the bottom of the door body;

[0019] A support section is connected to the connecting section. The support section extends downward toward the door body and is set at an angle to the connecting section. The support member is rotatably disposed on the support section.

[0020] In one embodiment, the door has a front end that is away from the connection between the door and the housing, and the support structure is disposed close to the front end.

[0021] One or more technical solutions proposed in this application have at least the following technical effects: By setting a support structure at the bottom of the door, the support member of the support structure can move relative to the door, and the support member has a support end; wherein, when the user uses the refrigerator and opens the door, the support end of the support member will move away from the bottom of the door. At this time, when the refrigerator's center of gravity tilts forward, the front end of the door sinks first, and the support end of the support member directly contacts the ground, thereby achieving the purpose of balancing the center of gravity and alleviating the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator; when the user closes the door, the support end of the support member will move towards the bottom of the door to be stored at the bottom of the door, playing the role of hiding the support structure. At this time, the user will not easily see the support structure from top to bottom, which not only does not affect the overall appearance of the refrigerator, but also prevents the user from bumping their feet when using it, thereby solving the problem of inconvenience for consumers.

[0022] Therefore, this solution not only alleviates the forward tilting of the refrigerator, but also effectively improves the problem of feet bumping into each other due to the extended hinge support. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention when the opening is closed;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention when the opening is opened;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of the refrigerator provided by this utility model when the opening is opened;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a refrigerator embodiment provided by the present invention during the closing process;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a refrigerator embodiment provided by the present invention when the opening is closed;

[0029] Figure 6 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a refrigerator embodiment provided by this utility model when the opening is opened.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] label name label name 100 refrigerator 31a Second shaft hole 10 Box 32 support frame 11 Opening 321 Connecting segment 20 Door 322 support section 30 Support structure 32a First shaft hole 31 Support components 33 Flip axis 311 support end 40 Drive rod 312 Avoiding the cut surface

[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0036] Due to factors such as the connection method between the refrigerator door and the cabinet, the refrigerator is prone to tilting forward when the door is opened during use. While lengthening the hinge support can alleviate this tilting issue, this not only affects aesthetics but also increases the risk of users bumping their feet, causing significant inconvenience.

[0037] Based on the above problems, this utility model proposes a refrigerator 100, which aims to alleviate the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator 100 while improving the problem of foot bumping caused by the extended hinge support. The structure of the refrigerator 100 will be described below by way of embodiments.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 includes a cabinet 10, a door 20, and a support structure 30; the front side of the cabinet 10 has an opening 11; the door 20 is rotatably connected to the opening 11 to open or close the opening 11; the support structure 30 is disposed at the bottom of the door 20 and includes a support member 31 that can move relative to the door 20, the support member 31 having a support end 311; wherein, when the door 20 opens the opening 11, the support end 311 moves away from the bottom of the door 20 and is configured to contact the ground when the refrigerator 100 tilts forward; when the door 20 closes the opening 11, the support end 311 moves toward the bottom of the door 20 and is stored in the bottom of the door 20.

[0039] In this embodiment, the interior of the box 10 has a storage space for holding food, which allows food to be placed into the storage space inside the box 10 through the opening 11 on the front side of the box 10, or food to be taken out from the opening 11 on the front side of the box 10.

[0040] The door 20 is rotatably connected to the opening 11 of the cabinet 10, and is used to open or close the opening 11 of the cabinet 10. When the door 20 closes the opening 11 of the cabinet 10, it can effectively seal the storage space inside the cabinet 10, ensuring the freshness of food. Furthermore, the inside of the door 20 also has at least one storage box for holding food. If excessively heavy food is placed in the storage box inside the door 20, it will cause the door 20 to be overloaded. In this case, if the user opens the opening 11 of the cabinet 10 through the door 20, the refrigerator 100's center of gravity will tilt forward.

[0041] The support member 31 of the support structure 30 is movable relative to the door 20 and has a supporting state and a retracted state. Understandably, when the door 20 is open at the opening 11, the support member 31 will be in the supporting state. At this time, the supporting end 311 of the support member 31 moves away from the bottom of the door 20 and contacts the ground when the refrigerator 100 tilts forward, so as to alleviate the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator 100. When the door 20 is closed at the opening 11, the support member 31 will be in the retracted state. At this time, the supporting end 311 of the support member 31 moves toward the bottom of the door 20 to be retracted into the bottom of the door 20.

[0042] In practical applications, the support member 31 can be moved manually or mechanically. For example, the support member 31 can be manually pried open to move its supporting end 311 toward or away from the bottom of the door 20; alternatively, a motor or other mechanical structure can be used to drive the supporting end 311 toward or away from the bottom of the door 20; or, when switching between the closed and open states of the door 20, a support rod, spring, or other structure can be used to drive the supporting end 311 toward or away from the bottom of the door 20. The support member 31 can include, but is not limited to, block-shaped, plate-shaped, column-shaped, strip-shaped, etc. Of course, to ensure the supporting strength of the support member 31, it can be a block-shaped structural member.

[0043] Furthermore, the support member 31 can move relative to the door body 20 in ways including but not limited to flipping or lifting. For example, during the flipping process, when the support end 311 moves away from the bottom of the door body 20, the support member 31 can flip to extend downward toward the door body 20. At this time, the support member 31 is perpendicular to the lower end cover of the door body 20, making the support end 311 of the support member 31 closer to the ground. And during the flipping process, when the support end 311 moves toward the bottom of the door body 20, the support member 31 can flip to extend toward the inside or outside of the door body 20. At this time, the support member 31 is parallel to the lower end cover of the door body 20, making the support end 311 of the support member 31 away from the ground. For example, when the support end 311 moves away from the bottom of the door 20 during the descent process, the support end 311 of the support member 31 can be closer to the ground; and when the support end 311 moves towards the bottom of the door 20 during the ascent process, the support end 311 of the support member 31 can be away from the ground.

[0044] In summary, one or more technical solutions proposed in this application have at least the following technical effects: By providing a support structure 30 at the bottom of the door 20, the support member 31 of the support structure 30 can move relative to the door 20, and the support member 31 has a support end 311; wherein, when the user uses the refrigerator 100 and opens the opening 11 of the cabinet 10 through the door 20, the support end 311 of the support member 31 will move away from the bottom of the door 20. At this time, when the center of gravity of the refrigerator 100 tilts forward, the front end of the door 20 sinks first, and the support end 311 of the support member 31... 1. Direct contact with the ground achieves the purpose of balancing the center of gravity, thereby alleviating the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator 100; when the user closes the opening 11 of the cabinet 10 through the door 20, the support end 311 of the support member 31 will move towards the bottom of the door 20 to be stored at the bottom of the door 20, thus hiding the support structure 30. At this time, the user will not easily see the support structure 30 from top to bottom, which not only does not affect the overall appearance of the refrigerator 100, but also prevents the user from bumping their feet when using it, thereby solving the problem of inconvenience for consumers.

[0045] Therefore, this solution not only alleviates the forward tilting of the refrigerator by 100 degrees, but also effectively improves the problem of foot bumps caused by the extended hinge support.

[0046] In addition, since the support structure 30 is stored at the bottom of the door 20 when the opening 11 is closed, users can better clean the ground area corresponding to the bottom of the door 20, preventing the problem of hard-to-clean corners.

[0047] Please see Figures 3 to 5In one embodiment of this utility model, the support member 31 can be flipped relative to the door body 20.

[0048] With this configuration, when the support end 311 moves away from the bottom of the door 20 during the flipping process, the support member 31 can flip and extend downwards towards the door 20. At this time, the support member 31 is perpendicular to the lower end cover of the door 20, making the support end 311 closer to the ground. Furthermore, when the support end 311 moves towards the bottom of the door 20 during the flipping process, the support member 31 can flip and extend inwards or outwards towards the door 20. At this time, the support member 31 is parallel to the lower end cover of the door 20, making the support end 311 away from the ground. Therefore, the support member 31 has a retractable function during the flipping process, which not only alleviates the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator 100 but also better prevents users from bumping their feet during use. Moreover, the flipping design structure is simple, easy to implement, and has lower design costs.

[0049] In practical applications, the support member 31 can be flipped along the thickness direction of the door body 20 or along the width direction of the door body 20.

[0050] Please see Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 further includes a driving component, which is disposed on the door 20 or the cabinet 10 and is connected to the support component 31 in a transmission manner. The driving component drives the support component 31 to rotate.

[0051] With this configuration, the support member 31 can be automatically rotated relative to the door body 20 under the action of the drive component, realizing automated design and improving user satisfaction.

[0052] In practical applications, the driving component can be a structural component capable of outputting power, such as a motor, a structure in which a motor and a gear rack work together, etc. In this case, the driving component can be set on the door body 20 so that the support component 31 can be directly driven to flip through the driving component on the door body 20; or, the driving component can also be a transmission structural component, such as a support rod, a spring, etc. In this case, the driving component can be set on the housing 10 so that the support component 31 can be driven to flip through the support rod or spring on the housing 10 when the door body 20 is opened or closed.

[0053] Please see Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6 In one embodiment of this utility model, the driving component is a driving support rod 40 located on the front side of the box body 10; when the door body 20 closes the opening 11, the driving support rod 40 pushes the support member 31 to flip; when the door body 20 opens the opening 11, the driving support rod 40 disengages from the support member 31, so that the support member 31 flips under the action of gravity.

[0054] With this configuration, by directly installing the drive rod 40 on the front side of the housing 10, as the door 20 closes the opening 11 of the housing 10, the support structure 30 gradually approaches the drive rod 40 along with the door 20. When the support member 31 contacts the drive rod 40, the drive rod 40 acts as a transmission component to drive the support member 31 to flip. As the support member 31 continues to move with the door 20, the drive rod 40 can push the support member 31 to flip, so that the supporting end 311 of the support member 31 moves towards the bottom of the door 20 and is stored at the bottom of the door 20; while the door 20 is open... During the opening of the cabinet 10 (11), the support structure 30 gradually moves away from the drive rod 40 along with the door 20. Once the drive rod 40 is completely detached from the support member 31, the support member 31 loses the thrust of the drive rod 40, allowing it to flip under its own weight. This causes the support end 311 of the support member 31 to move away from the bottom of the door 20. When the refrigerator 100's center of gravity tilts forward, the front end of the door 20 sinks first, and the support end 311 of the support member 31 directly contacts the ground, thus achieving the purpose of balancing the center of gravity and alleviating the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator 100. Therefore, this solution, by adopting the design of the drive rod 40, eliminates the need for additional power sources such as motors, resulting in a simpler structure and lower design costs.

[0055] In practical applications, the drive support rod 40 can be integrally formed on the front side of the housing 10, or it can be connected to the front side of the housing 10 by welding, bonding, screw connection, snap-fit, magnetic attraction, or other methods. Of course, in order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the drive support rod 40 and to make it easy to replace the drive support rod 40, the drive support rod 40 can be detachably connected to the front side of the housing 10 by screw connection, snap-fit, magnetic attraction, or other methods.

[0056] Please see Figures 3 to 6 In one embodiment of this utility model, the outer side of the support member 31 near the door body 20 is provided with an avoidance cut surface 312.

[0057] This design, which avoids the cut surface 312, allows the support member 31 to flip smoothly, preventing the right-angled support member 31 from interfering with its own flipping and causing jamming during the flipping process.

[0058] In practical applications, the avoidance surface 312 can be an avoidance slope or an avoidance arc surface, as long as it allows the support member 31 to flip smoothly.

[0059] Please see Figures 3 to 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the support structure 30 further includes a support frame 32, which is disposed at the bottom of the door body 20, and the support member 31 is rotatably disposed on the support frame 32.

[0060] With this configuration, the support member 31 is installed on the door body 20 by using the support frame 32, so that the support member 31 can be relatively easy to flip the door body 20. The design of the support frame 32 does not require changing the structure at the bottom of the door body 20. The support member 31 can be installed directly by using the support frame 32, which can improve the installation reliability of the support member 31.

[0061] In practical applications, one or at least two support frames 32 can be provided, depending on the actual usage. The support frame 32 can be connected to the bottom of the door body 20 by welding, bonding, screw connection, snap-fit, magnetic attraction, or other methods.

[0062] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment of this utility model, two support frames 32 are provided, and the two support frames 32 are distributed at intervals at the bottom of the door body 20, and the support member 31 is located between the two support frames 32.

[0063] This configuration, by installing the support member 31 between two support frames 32, allows the support member 31 to be supported and fixed by both support frames 32 simultaneously. This can further improve the installation reliability of the support member 31 and enhance its stability during the flipping process. It can also prevent the support member 31 from shifting position during the flipping process, thus avoiding any impact on its ability to alleviate the forward tilting of the refrigerator 100.

[0064] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the support structure 30 further includes a flipping shaft 33, the support frame 32 is provided with a first shaft hole 32a, the support member 31 is provided with a second shaft hole 31a at one end away from the support end 311, and the flipping shaft 33 passes through the first shaft hole 32a and the second shaft hole 31a.

[0065] In this embodiment, during installation, the support frame 32 is first installed at the bottom of the door body 20 and fastened with screws or other means. Then, the support member 31 is placed on one side of the support frame 32, and the flip shaft 33 is passed through the first shaft hole 32a of the support frame 32 and the second shaft hole 31a of the support member 31 to realize the installation of the support structure 30.

[0066] With this configuration, the support member 31 and the support frame 32 are installed using a flip shaft 33. In this way, the support member 31 can flip relative to the support frame 32 along the flip shaft 33 during the flipping process, that is, flip relative to the door body 20, which can further improve the stability of the support member 31 during the flipping process.

[0067] In some embodiments, when the support member 31 is installed between two support frames 32, the flipping shaft 33 can first pass through the first shaft hole 32a of one support frame 32, then through the second shaft hole 31a of the support member 31, and finally through the first shaft hole 32a of the other support frame 32, so that the support member 31 can be installed between the two support frames 32.

[0068] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the support frame 32 includes a connecting section 321 and a support section 322; the connecting section 321 is connected to the bottom of the door body 20; the support section 322 is connected to the connecting section 321, the support section 322 extends downward toward the door body 20 and is set at an angle with the connecting section 321, and the support member 31 is rotatably disposed on the support section 322.

[0069] With this configuration, by designing the support frame 32 as a connecting section 321 and a support section 322 arranged at an angle, the support frame 32 can be fixed to the door body 20 through the connecting section 321, while the support member 31 can be reliably installed through the support section 322.

[0070] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the strength of the support frame 32, the connecting section 321 and the support section 322 can be integrally formed.

[0071] Please see Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the door 20 has a front end, which is far away from the connection between the door 20 and the box 10, and the support structure 30 is set close to the front end of the door 20.

[0072] With this configuration, when the user uses the refrigerator 100 and opens the opening 11 of the cabinet 10 through the door 20, the distance between the support structure 30 and the cabinet 10 can be greater, making the support point formed by the support member 31 closer to the outer edge of the refrigerator 100. At this time, when the center of gravity of the refrigerator 100 tilts forward, the front end of the door 20 sinks first, and the support end 311 of the support member 31 directly contacts the ground, thereby better achieving the purpose of balancing the center of gravity and fully alleviating the forward tilting phenomenon of the refrigerator 100.

[0073] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The refrigerator comprises: a cabinet, a front side of which has an opening; a door body rotatably connected at the opening to open or close the opening; a support structure provided at the bottom of the door body and comprising a support member movable relative to the door body, the support member having a support end; wherein, under the condition that the door body opens the opening, the support end moves away from the bottom of the door body and is configured to contact the ground when the refrigerator is tilted forward; under the condition that the door body closes the opening, the support end moves toward the bottom of the door body and is accommodated in the bottom of the door body.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The support member can be flipped relative to the door body.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein The refrigerator further comprises a driving member provided on the door body or the cabinet and in transmission connection with the support member, the driving member driving the support member to flip.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein The driving member is a driving branch provided on the front side of the cabinet; under the condition that the door body closes the opening, the driving branch pushes the support member to flip; under the condition that the door body opens the opening, the driving branch is separated from the support member so that the support member flips under the action of gravity.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein An avoiding cut surface is provided on the outer side of one end of the support member close to the door body.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein The support structure further comprises a support frame provided at the bottom of the door body, and the support member is flipably provided in the support frame.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein The support frame is provided with two support frames which are spaced apart on the bottom of the door body, and the support member is located between the two support frames.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein The support structure further comprises a flipping shaft, the support frame is provided with a first shaft hole, one end of the support member away from the support end is provided with a second shaft hole, and the flipping shaft is provided through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein The support frame comprises: a connecting section connected to the bottom of the door body; a support section connected to the connecting section, the support section extending toward the lower side of the door body and being arranged at an angle with the connecting section, and the support member being flipably provided in the support section.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The door body has a front end, the front end being away from the connection between the door body and the cabinet, and the support structure being arranged close to the front end.

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