Shelf assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a shelf assembly and a refrigerator. The shelf assembly comprises a supporting part, an embedded part and a shelf plate with a connecting hole. The supporting piece comprises a supporting column and a limiting structure arranged on the supporting column, the supporting column is provided with a top and a bottom which are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the supporting column, and the limiting structure is arranged between the top and the bottom of the supporting column. The embedded part comprises an embedded part and a connecting part arranged on the embedded part in a protruding mode, and the connecting part is connected with the top of the supporting column. The supporting columns are sleeved with the shelf through the connecting holes, and the shelf is connected with the limiting structures. According to the shelf assembly, the retreating and replacing probability of the refrigerator can be reduced, and then the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a shelf assembly and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators are an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. The refrigerator's cooling compartment usually has multiple shelves, which serve as storage carriers for users, dividing the refrigerator's cooling compartment into multiple storage levels and improving the space utilization of the refrigerator's cooling compartment.

[0003] However, in related technologies, shelves are often assembled and fixed with the inner lining ribs on both sides of the refrigerator. Due to the size limitations of the ribs, there are often problems with poor foam filling, which makes the ribs easy to be broken by the assembly force of the shelves, increasing the chance of refrigerator returns and replacements and resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a shelf assembly and a refrigerator that can reduce the chance of refrigerator returns and replacements, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] Specifically, this application is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a shelf assembly is provided, including a support member, an embedded part, and a shelf with connecting holes. The support member includes a column and a limiting structure disposed on the column. The column has a top and a bottom spaced apart along the length direction of the column, and the limiting structure is disposed between the top and bottom of the column. The embedded part includes an embedded portion and a connecting portion protruding from the embedded portion, the connecting portion being connected to the top of the column. The shelf is sleeved on the column through the connecting holes and connected to the limiting structure.

[0007] The technical solution of this application is further described below:

[0008] In one embodiment, the shelf assembly further includes a protective ring covering the inner wall of the connection hole, the protective ring being elastically pressed against the limiting structure to secure the shelf to the support.

[0009] In one embodiment, the limiting structure includes at least two first adjusting buckles spaced apart along the circumference of the support column. The support column is also provided with first clearance holes that correspond one-to-one with the first adjusting buckles. The first adjusting buckles are disposed in the first clearance holes and can press against the side of the protective ring facing the bottom of the support column.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first adjusting buckle includes an elastic part connected to the inner wall of the first clearance hole and a limiting part connected to the elastic part. The limiting part is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the first clearance hole, and the limiting part protrudes outward from the elastic part toward the outside of the first clearance hole.

[0011] When the elastic part is compressed, at least part of the limiting part is recessed into the first clearance hole, so that the protective ring can pass through the limiting part and the shelf can move along the support.

[0012] In the reset state of the elastic part, at least a portion of the limiting part springs back to the outside of the first clearance hole, so that the limiting part can press against the protective ring and the shelf can be fixed to the support.

[0013] In one embodiment, the protrusion of the limiting portion relative to the elastic portion gradually increases in the direction from the bottom to the top of the support column.

[0014] In one embodiment, the limiting structure further includes a plurality of second adjusting buckles spaced apart from the first adjusting buckle along the length direction of the support column. The support column is also provided with second clearance holes that correspond one-to-one with the second adjusting buckles. The shelf is sleeved on the support column and can be connected to either the first adjusting buckle or the second adjusting buckle to be fixed to the support column.

[0015] In one embodiment, the support column includes a fixed part connected to the connecting part and a telescopic part slidably connected to the fixed part, and a limiting structure is provided on the telescopic part.

[0016] In one embodiment, the limiting structure further includes a fixing buckle spaced apart from the first adjusting buckle along the length direction of the support column. The fixing buckle protrudes from the support column and is located on the side of the support column near the bottom. The shelf is sleeved on the support column and can be connected to either the first adjusting buckle or the fixing buckle to be fixed to the support column.

[0017] In one embodiment, at least two shelves are provided, and the limiting structure includes buckles that correspond one-to-one with the shelves. Each buckle is spaced apart along the length of the support column, and each shelf is connected to each buckle through a connecting hole.

[0018] In one embodiment, one of the tops of the connecting part and the support column is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a fastening part that connects to the slot.

[0019] In one embodiment, the embedded part is provided with several ribs on the side opposite to the connecting part.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the present application, a refrigerator is provided, including an inner liner and the aforementioned shelf assembly. The inner liner has a top wall and a bottom wall spaced apart along the height direction of the refrigerator. The inner liner also has a refrigeration compartment disposed between the top wall and the bottom wall. The top wall of the inner liner has a pre-embedded hole. The pre-embedded part is disposed outside the refrigeration compartment and connected to the top wall of the inner liner. The connecting part enters the refrigeration compartment through the pre-embedded hole. A support member is disposed inside the refrigeration compartment and connected to the connecting part.

[0021] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The shelf assembly provided in this application integrates shelves, support components, and embedded parts. The shelves are fixed to the support columns by being fitted through connecting holes and connected to a limiting structure. The shelf assembly is then assembled by connecting the support columns to the embedded parts. The embedded parts can be embedded in the foam layer of the refrigerator liner, creating a stable connection between the embedded parts and the liner. With this design, when the shelf assembly is assembled into the refrigerator liner, the shelves do not need to be fixed using the ribs on the side wall of the liner. Therefore, when the shelf assembly provided in this application is assembled into the refrigerator liner, it avoids the risk of refrigerator returns or replacements due to the liner ribs being damaged by the shelves, thus improving the user experience.

[0023] Understandably, the shelf assembly provided in this application is not only applicable to refrigerators, but also to the installation of other storage equipment that requires shelving, and this application makes no limitation on that.

[0024] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation of this application.

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a shelf assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the shelf and protective ring in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support component in this utility model.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a top view of a shelf assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 For along Figure 4 Sectional view of AA.

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point a in the middle.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a shelf assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure in this utility model.

[0035] Figure 9 For along Figure 8 A sectional view of CC.

[0036] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of point b in the middle.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 1-Refrigerator; 10-Shelf assembly; 11-Support component; 111-Column; 111a-Top; 111b-Bottom; 112-Limiting structure; 1121-First adjusting buckle; 1121a-Elastic part; 1121b-Limiting part; 1122-Second adjusting buckle; 1123-Fixing buckle; 113-First clearance hole; 114-Second clearance hole; 115-Snap-fit ​​part; 12-Shelf; 121-Connecting hole; 13-Embedded part; 131-Embedded part; 132-Connecting part; 133-Slot; 134-Rib; 14-Protective ring; 20-Inner liner; 21-Top wall; 22-Bottom wall; 23-Refrigeration compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0040] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, height, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly.

[0041] Refrigerators are an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. The refrigerator's cooling compartment usually has multiple shelves, which serve as storage carriers for users, dividing the refrigerator's cooling compartment into multiple storage levels and improving the space utilization of the refrigerator's cooling compartment.

[0042] In some related technologies, shelves are typically mounted on the side walls of the refrigerator's inner liner. For example, the inner liner has left and right side walls extending along the height of the refrigerator. These side walls usually have multiple ribs extending along the depth of the refrigerator, which can be represented by the direction from the refrigerator door to the back panel. Typically, multiple ribs are provided on the left and right side walls of the inner liner, spaced apart along the height of the refrigerator. By attaching the ends of each shelf to the opposite ribs on the left and right side walls of the inner liner, the refrigerator's cooling compartment can be divided into multiple storage levels.

[0043] However, in related technologies, each shelf often needs to be pushed along the length of the liner from the refrigerator door towards the back panel to complete assembly. Furthermore, the liner, limited by its size, often suffers from poor foam filling, making it susceptible to breakage from the pushing force of the shelf assembly. This also results in poor load-bearing capacity, increasing the likelihood of refrigerator returns and causing a poor user experience. Other related technologies increase the size of the liner to improve the support strength for the shelves, but this reduces the volume of the refrigerator's cooling compartment. In addition, in all the aforementioned technologies, each shelf often needs to be installed one by one between the liner ribs within the refrigerator liner, leading to low assembly efficiency.

[0044] Therefore, this application provides a shelf assembly that can improve the assembly structure with the refrigerator liner, reduce the chance of refrigerator returns and replacements, enhance the user experience, and improve the assembly efficiency of the refrigerator.

[0045] The shelf assembly provided in this application will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0046] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a shelf assembly 10, including a support member 11, an embedded part 13, and a shelf 12 with a connecting hole 121. The support member 11 includes a column 111 and a limiting structure 112 disposed on the column 111. The column 111 has a top 111a and a bottom 111b spaced apart along the length direction of the column 111, and the limiting structure 112 is disposed between the top 111a and the bottom 111b of the column 111. The embedded part 13 includes an embedded portion 131 and a connecting portion 132 protruding from the embedded portion 131. The connecting portion 132 is connected to the top 111a of the column 111. The shelf 12 is sleeved on the column 111 through the connecting hole 121 and connected to the limiting structure 112.

[0047] It should be noted that the shelf 12 is used to support stored items, the support member 11 is used to support the shelf 12, and the embedded part 13 is used to support the support member 11. The embedded part 13 can be embedded in the foam layer of the refrigerator liner or connected to other external structures. In this way, by connecting the shelf 12 and the support member 11, and then connecting the support member 11 to the embedded part 13, an integrated shelf assembly can be formed.

[0048] Specifically, the support member 11 includes a column 111 and a limiting structure 112 disposed on the column 111. The length direction of the column 111 can be arranged vertically as shown in the figure, with the top 111a of the column 111 facing upwards and the bottom 111b of the column 111 facing downwards. The limiting structure 112 is disposed between the top 111a and the bottom 111b of the column 111. The shelf 12 has a connecting hole 121 opened along the thickness direction of the shelf 12. The thickness direction of the shelf 12 can also be arranged vertically as shown in the figure. The shelf 12 can be sleeved on the column 111 through the connecting hole 121, and the shelf 12 is fixed to the column 111 by connecting with the limiting structure 112. The embedded member 13 includes an embedded part 131 and a connecting part 132 protruding from the embedded part 131. The embedded part 131 is used to embed into the foam layer of the refrigerator liner or connect with other external structures. The connecting part 132 is provided to protrude from the embedded part 131 to facilitate connection with the column 111. In this way, the embedded part 13 can provide force to the support member 11 through the fastening force formed by the embedded connection with other external structures, so that the support member 11 can bear the shelf 12.

[0049] Understandably, the limiting structure 112 can be a limiting groove recessed in the support column 111 or a buckle protruding from the support column 111, or other structures that can support and restrict the movement of the shelf 12 along the support column 111. This application does not impose any limitations on this. Understandably, the top 111a of the support column 111 and the connecting part 132 can be connected and fixed by means of snap-fit, threaded connection or screw fastening, etc. This application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0050] Thus, the shelf assembly 10 provided in this application integrates the shelf 12, support member 11, and embedded part 13. The shelf 12 is fixed to the support member 11 by fitting it onto the support column 111 and connecting it to the limiting structure 112. The embedded part 13 is connected to other external structures, and then the support column 111 is connected to the embedded part 13 to complete the assembly of the shelf assembly 10. With this configuration, the shelf assembly 10 can be supplied in independent packaging. When the shelf assembly 10 is installed in storage equipment such as refrigerators, it is only necessary to connect the embedded part 13 to the refrigerator liner or other external structures of the storage equipment, and then connect the support member 11 to the embedded part 13. There is no need to assemble each shelf 12 individually, thus improving the assembly efficiency of storage equipment such as refrigerators.

[0051] Meanwhile, when the shelf assembly 10 provided in this application is installed in the refrigerator's cooling compartment, since the shelf 12 is already integrated with the support member 11 and the shelf 12 can be fixed to the support member 11 through cooperation with the limiting structure 112, there is no need to additionally install a liner rib on the refrigerator's inner liner. Therefore, the shelf assembly 10 provided in this application can replace the assembly structure of the shelf 12 and the refrigerator's inner liner in related technologies by improving the assembly structure, thereby avoiding damage to the liner rib due to shelf assembly, reducing the chance of refrigerator returns and replacements, and improving the user experience.

[0052] Understandably, the shelf assembly 10 provided in this application is not only applicable to refrigerators, but also to the installation of other storage equipment that requires shelving, and this application does not impose any restrictions.

[0053] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, to facilitate the assembly and fixation of the shelf 12 and the support column 111, the shelf assembly 10 further includes a protective ring 14 covering the inner wall of the connection hole 121. The protective ring 14 and the limiting structure 112 are elastically compressed to fix the shelf 12 to the support column 111.

[0054] It should be noted that at least one of the protective ring 14 and the limiting structure 112 is elastic, which allows elastic compression to occur between the protective ring 14 and the limiting structure 112. This elastic compression increases the force between the protective ring 14 and the limiting structure 112, thus achieving a fixed connection between the shelf 12 and the support column 111. For example, the limiting structure 112 can be a snap-fit ​​part 115 protruding from the support column 111, and the protective ring 14 can be made of plastic, metal, or elastic rubber, etc., without limitation in this application. With this configuration, the protective ring 14 covers the inner wall of the connecting hole 121. When the shelf 12 moves along the support column 111 to the limiting structure 112, the protective ring 14 can contact the limiting structure 112 to generate elastic compression, thereby using the elastic compression force to restrict the shelf 12 from further movement and to fix the shelf 12.

[0055] Understandably, the protective ring 14 can also protect the wall of the connecting hole 121 to prevent deformation or cracking of the connecting hole 121. At the same time, the elastic compression between the protective ring 14 and the limiting structure 112 can also buffer external forces and absorb vibrations, thereby improving the connection stability between the shelf 12 and the support column 111.

[0056] To match the shape of the connection hole 121 on the shelf 12, the protective ring 14 can be configured as a circle, ellipse, or square, etc., and this application does not impose any restrictions. Accordingly, the connection hole 121 on the shelf 12 can be chamfered.

[0057] In addition, when the shelf assembly 10 is installed in the refrigerator, the shelf 12 is usually made of glass, and the protective ring 14 covering the inner wall of the connection hole 121 can also protect the glass and prevent it from breaking.

[0058] See Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the limiting structure 112 includes a first adjusting buckle 1121 protruding from the support column 111. The support column 111 is also provided with a first clearance hole 113 corresponding to the first adjusting buckle 1121. The first adjusting buckle 1121 is disposed in the first clearance hole 113, and the first adjusting buckle 1121 can press against the side of the protective ring 14 facing the bottom 111b of the support column 111.

[0059] It should be noted that when the assembler installs the shelf 12 onto the support column 111, the first adjusting buckle 1121 can be pressed to allow the first adjusting buckle 1121 to enter the first clearance hole 113, thereby allowing the shelf 12 to move freely along the support column 111. This makes it easy for the assembler to remove the shelf 12 from the support column 111 or adjust the installation position of the shelf 12 on the support column 111, thereby adjusting the height between two adjacent shelves 12 to accommodate items of different sizes.

[0060] Specifically, the first adjusting buckle 1121 includes an elastic portion 1121a connected to the inner wall of the first clearance hole 113 and a limiting portion 1121b connected to the elastic portion 1121a. The limiting portion 1121b is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the first clearance hole 113, and the limiting portion 1121b protrudes from the elastic portion 1121a toward the outside of the first clearance hole 113. In the compressed state of the elastic portion 1121a, at least a portion of the limiting portion 1121b is recessed into the first clearance hole 113, allowing the protective ring 14 to pass through the limiting portion 1121b and the shelf 12 to move along the support column 111. In the reset state of the elastic portion 1121a, at least a portion of the limiting portion 1121b springs back to the outside of the first clearance hole 113, allowing the limiting portion 1121b to press against the protective ring 14 and the shelf 12 to be fixed to the support column 111.

[0061] Understandably, the limiting part 1121b is used to support the protective ring 14 to restrict the shelf 12 from moving downward along the support column 111, and the elastic part 1121a is used to facilitate the assembly personnel to press, so that the limiting part 1121b enters into or pops out of the first clearance hole 113. When the assembly personnel install the shelf 12 into the position of the first adjusting buckle 1121, the assembly personnel do not need to press the elastic part 1121a, and the limiting part 1121b can protrude normally out of the first clearance hole 113, thereby supporting the protective ring 14 to restrict the shelf 12 from moving downward along the support column 111. When the assembly personnel need to adjust the position of the shelf 12, the assembly personnel can press the elastic part 1121a to retract the limiting part 1121b into the first clearance hole 113. At this time, the shelf 12 can move downward along the support column 111, which facilitates the adjustment of the installation position of the shelf 12.

[0062] Understandably, the elastic part 1121a can be configured as a metal spring. Furthermore, the elastic part 1121a can be disposed between the limiting part 1121b and the bottom 111b of the support column 111. Of course, the elastic part 1121a can also be disposed between the limiting part 1121b and the top 111a of the support column 111; this application does not impose any limitations.

[0063] See Figure 1 and Figure 3 To increase the contact area between the limiting part 1121b and the protective ring 14, the protrusion of the limiting part 1121b relative to the elastic part 1121a gradually increases in the direction from the bottom 111b of the support column 111 to the top 111a.

[0064] See Figure 1 and Figure 3 To facilitate adjustment of the installation height of the shelf 12 relative to the support column 111, the limiting structure 112 also includes a plurality of second adjustment buckles 1122 spaced apart from the first adjustment buckle 1121 along the length direction of the support column 111. The support column 111 is also provided with second clearance holes 114 corresponding to the second adjustment buckles 1122. The shelf 12 is sleeved on the support column 111 and can be connected to either the first adjustment buckle 1121 or the second adjustment buckle 1122 to be fixed to the support column 111.

[0065] It should be noted that the structure of the second adjusting latch 1122 can be the same as that of the first adjusting latch 1121, which will not be described in detail here. Thus, depending on the user's storage needs for different items, the shelf 12 can be connected to either the first adjusting latch 1121 or the second adjusting latch 1122 to adjust the distance between adjacent shelves 12 or between the shelf 12 and the inner wall of the storage space, thereby adapting to the storage of items of different sizes.

[0066] Of course, in other embodiments, the support column 111 includes a fixed part connected to the connecting part 132 and a telescopic part slidably connected to the fixed part, with the limiting structure 112 disposed on the telescopic part. This configuration is equivalent to the support column 111 having a telescopic function itself; the assembler can adjust the distance between the telescopic part and the fixed part by adjusting the telescopic length of the support column 111, thereby adjusting the distance between the shelf 12 and the inner wall of the storage space. Understandably, the support column 111 may include an electric telescopic rod to achieve the telescopic function via a linear motor or ball screw mechanism, etc., and this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0067] See Figure 1 and Figure 3 The limiting structure 112 also includes a fixing buckle 1123 that is spaced apart from the first adjusting buckle 1121 along the length direction of the support column 111. The fixing buckle 1123 protrudes from the support column 111 and is located on the side of the support column 111 near the bottom 111b. The shelf 12 is sleeved on the support column 111 and can be connected to either the first adjusting buckle 1121 or the fixing buckle 1123 to be fixed to the support column 111.

[0068] It should be noted that the shelf 12 can be fitted onto the support column 111 from the top 111a through the connecting hole 121. Since the fixing buckle 1123 is located near the bottom 111b of the support column 111, the shelf 12 does not need to move downward along the support column 111 after being connected to the fixing buckle 1123. Therefore, the difference between the fixing buckle 1123 and the first adjusting buckle 1121 is that the fixing buckle 1123 does not need to have an elastic part 1121a. As an example, the fixing buckle 1123 is a boss protruding from the support column 111. Of course, in other embodiments, the fixing buckle 1123 may have the same structure as the first adjusting buckle 1121, and this application does not impose any restrictions.

[0069] See Figure 1 and Figure 3 To facilitate the connection between the support member 11 and the embedded part 13, one of the connecting part 132 and the top 111a of the column 111 is provided with a slot 133, and the other is provided with a fastening part 115 that connects to the slot 133. Thus, the support member 11 and the embedded part 13 can be connected and assembled by the fastening engagement of the slot 133 and the fastening part 115, saving time and effort. It is understood that the top 111a of the column 111 and the connecting part 132 can also be connected and fixed by means of snap-fit, threaded connection, or screw fastening, etc., and this application does not impose any limitations.

[0070] See Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, the limiting structure 112 includes at least two first adjusting buckles 1121 arranged circumferentially along the support column 111, and the first clearance holes 113 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first adjusting buckles 1121.

[0071] It should be noted that each of the first adjusting buckles 1121 can be evenly distributed along the circumference of the support column 111 so that the protective ring 14 can be evenly stressed, thereby improving the supporting effect of the limiting structure 112 on the shelf 12 and preventing the shelf 12 from tilting. As an example, there are two first adjusting buckles 1121, and the two first adjusting buckles 1121 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support column 111. Of course, there can also be three, four or five first adjusting buckles 1121, etc., and this application does not impose any limitation.

[0072] See Figure 7 The shelf assembly 10 provided in this application may have at least two shelves 12, and the limiting structure 112 includes buckles that correspond one-to-one with the shelves 12. Each buckle is spaced apart along the length of the support column 111, and each shelf 12 is connected to each buckle through a connecting hole 121. It is understood that there may be one, two, or three shelves 12, and this application does not impose any limitation.

[0073] In addition to the shelf assembly 10 described above, this application also provides a refrigerator 1 that uses the shelf assembly 10 described above. The refrigerator 1 provided by this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0074] See Figures 8 to 10 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure in this utility model. Figure 9 For along Figure 8 Sectional view of BB, Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view at point b. This application provides a refrigerator 1, including an inner liner 20 and a shelf assembly 10 as described in any of the above embodiments. The inner liner 20 is provided with a top wall 21 and a bottom wall 22 spaced apart along the height direction of the refrigerator 1. The inner liner 20 is also provided with a refrigeration compartment 23 disposed between the top wall 21 and the bottom wall 22. The top wall 21 of the inner liner 20 is provided with a pre-embedded hole. A pre-embedded part 131 is disposed outside the refrigeration compartment 23 and connected to the top wall 21 of the inner liner 20. A connecting part 132 enters the refrigeration compartment 23 through the pre-embedded hole. A support member 11 is disposed inside the refrigeration compartment 23 and connected to the connecting part 132.

[0075] It should be noted that the height of refrigerator 1 is set vertically in the figure, with the top wall 21 of inner liner 20 facing upwards and the bottom wall 22 of inner liner 20 facing downwards. When assembling shelf assembly 10 with inner liner 20, the assembler first places the embedded part 131 of embedded component 13 on the top wall 21 of inner liner 20 and outside the refrigeration compartment 23, and extends the connecting part 132 of embedded component 13 into the refrigeration compartment 23 through the embedded hole. In this way, the embedded part 131 of embedded component 13 can be embedded in the foaming layer during the foaming process of inner liner 20, so that a stable connection is formed between embedded component 13 and inner liner 20. Since shelf 12 and support component 11 have been assembled during the supply stage, only the support component 11 and embedded component 13 need to be connected to complete the assembly of shelf assembly 10 and inner liner 20. Specifically, the assembler places the support member 11 with several shelves 12 inside the refrigeration compartment 23, and connects the top 111a of the support column 111 to the connecting part 132 of the embedded part 13 extending into the refrigeration compartment 23. The connecting part 132 and the top 111a of the support column 111 can be connected by a buckle and a fastening part 115. In this way, the inner liner 20 and the shelf assembly 10 can provide ceiling support for the shelf through the embedded part 13 embedded in the foam layer and the fastening force between the foam layers. Compared with related technologies, for the refrigerator 1 provided in this application, the shelf is not supported by the inner liner rib, but is fixed by the support member 11 hanging down from the top wall 21 of the inner liner 20. In this way, the refrigerator 1 provided in this application does not need to have additional ribs installed on the side wall of the inner liner 20. The wall surface of the inner liner 20 facing the refrigeration compartment 23 is clean and tidy. This avoids the risk of returning or replacing the refrigerator due to the ribs being broken by the shelf 12. It also reduces the processing difficulty of the inner liner 20 by reducing the installation of ribs, and makes the inner liner 20 look beautiful and tidy. It can even increase the volume of the refrigeration compartment 23 by reducing the installation of ribs.

[0076] Thus, by applying the shelf assembly 10, the refrigerator 1 provided in this application can improve the assembly efficiency of the refrigerator 1, while reducing the chance of returning or replacing the refrigerator 1, thereby improving the user experience.

[0077] Understandably, Figure 8 The inner liner of the refrigerator shown is a schematic diagram after it has been broken. The dimensions of the inner liner 20 in the vertical direction can be set according to production requirements, and this application does not impose any restrictions.

[0078] See Figure 10 In some embodiments, to improve the fastening force between the embedded part 13 and the foam layer of the inner liner 20, the embedded part 131 is provided with a plurality of ribs 134 on the side opposite to the connecting part 132. This arrangement, with the ribs 134 staggered, forms a plurality of grooves, allowing the foam material to enter the grooves, thereby increasing the connection area between the embedded part 13 and the foam layer, thus improving the fastening force between the embedded part 13 and the foam layer, and further improving the support force on the support member 11 and the shelf 12.

[0079] Other structures of the refrigerator 1 in this application will not be described in detail.

[0080] The technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or complemented by each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings. All modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A shelving assembly comprising: The shelf assembly comprises: a support member comprising a support column and a limiting structure arranged on the support column, the support column is provided with a top portion and a bottom portion arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support column, and the limiting structure is arranged between the top portion and the bottom portion of the support column; a pre-embedded member comprising a pre-embedded portion and a connecting portion protruding from the pre-embedded portion, the connecting portion is connected with the top portion of the support column; and a shelf plate provided with a connecting hole, the shelf plate is sleeved on the support column through the connecting hole and connected with the limiting structure.

2. The shelf assembly of claim 1, wherein, The shelf assembly further comprises a protective ring wrapped on the inner wall of the connecting hole, the protective ring is elastically extruded with the limiting structure to fix the shelf plate on the support column.

3. The shelf assembly of claim 2, wherein, The limiting structure comprises at least two first adjusting buckles arranged at intervals along the circumference of the support column, the support column is further provided with a first avoiding hole corresponding to each of the first adjusting buckles, the first adjusting buckle is arranged in the first avoiding hole, and the first adjusting buckle can be pressed on one side of the protective ring which is arranged towards the bottom portion of the support column.

4. The shelf assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first adjusting buckle comprises a resilient portion connected with the inner wall of the first avoiding hole and a limiting portion connected with the resilient portion, the limiting portion is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the first avoiding hole, and the limiting portion protrudes from the resilient portion towards the outside of the first avoiding hole; In the extruded state of the resilient portion, at least part of the limiting portion is recessed in the first avoiding hole, so that the protective ring can pass through the limiting portion and the shelf plate can move along the support column; In the reset state of the resilient portion, at least part of the limiting portion rebounds to the outside of the first avoiding hole, so that the limiting portion can be pressed against the protective ring and the shelf plate can be fixed on the support column.

5. The shelf assembly of claim 4, wherein, In the direction from the bottom portion to the top portion of the support column, the protruding part of the limiting portion gradually increases relative to the resilient portion.

6. The shelf assembly of claim 3, wherein, The limiting structure further comprises a plurality of second adjusting buckles arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support column and corresponding to the first adjusting buckles, the support column is further provided with a second avoiding hole corresponding to each of the second adjusting buckles, and the shelf plate is sleeved on the support column and can be connected with any one of the first adjusting buckles and the second adjusting buckles to be fixed on the support column. And / or, the support column comprises a fixed portion connected with the connecting portion and a telescopic portion in sliding connection with the fixed portion, and the limiting structure is arranged on the telescopic portion.

7. The shelf assembly of claim 3, wherein, The limiting structure further comprises a fixed buckle arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support column and corresponding to the first adjusting buckles, the fixed buckle protrudes from the support column and is arranged on one side of the support column close to the bottom portion, and the shelf plate is sleeved on the support column and can be connected with any one of the first adjusting buckles and the fixed buckle to be fixed on the support column.

8. The shelf assembly of claim 1, wherein, The shelf plate is provided with at least two, and the limiting structure comprises buckles corresponding to the shelf plates, each of the buckles is arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support column, and each of the shelf plates is connected with each of the buckles through the connecting hole.

9. The shelf assembly of claim 1, wherein, One of the connecting portion and the top portion of the support column is provided with a clamping groove, and the other is provided with a buckling portion connected with the clamping groove. And / or, the side of the pre-embedded part opposite to the connecting part is provided with a plurality of ribs.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The refrigerator comprises an inner container and the shelf assembly of any one of claims 1 to 9, the inner container is provided with a top wall and a bottom wall which are spaced apart along the height direction of the refrigerator, the inner container is further provided with a refrigeration compartment which is arranged between the top wall and the bottom wall, the top wall of the inner container is provided with a pre-embedded hole, the pre-embedded part is arranged outside the refrigeration compartment and connected with the top wall of the inner container, the connecting part enters the refrigeration compartment through the pre-embedded hole, and the support member is arranged in the refrigeration compartment and connected with the connecting part.

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