Automatic overturning egg rack and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic overturning egg rack and a refrigerator, and the automatic overturning egg rack comprises an outer frame; the egg rack is rotatably arranged in the outer frame, the two ends of the egg rack are respectively provided with an elastic piece, and the two elastic pieces are respectively arranged in the two sides of the outer frame so as to drive the egg rack to automatically turn over; when the egg rack bears objects and the weight of the objects exceeds the elastic force of the elastic piece, the egg rack is in a horizontal state, and when the egg rack is in an idle state, the elastic piece drives the egg rack to turn over and maintain a vertical state. According to the egg rack, when no egg exists on the egg rack and the egg rack is in an idle state, the egg rack can turn over under the action of the elastic pieces at the two ends, and the egg rack is changed into a vertical state from a horizontal state. Therefore, when the automatic overturning egg rack is idle, the egg rack can be automatically stored so as to prevent the space above the hanging box below from being shielded, manual taking or manual placing is not needed, and the automatic overturning egg rack is more convenient and worry-saving to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage rack technology, and in particular to an automatic flipping egg rack and refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators are widely used in people's daily lives. Household refrigerators usually have hanging trays and egg racks on the inside of the door. When the egg rack is installed above the hanging tray and is not in use, and a long item needs to be placed in the hanging tray, the egg rack needs to be manually removed to avoid the egg rack blocking the space above the hanging tray. After removing the long item, the egg rack needs to be manually reinstalled. This is not convenient or worry-free to use.

[0003] Therefore, the existing technology still needs to be improved and enhanced. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic flipping egg rack and refrigerator, which aims to solve the problem that in the prior art, when the egg rack is installed above the hanging box in the refrigerator and is not in use, and when long items need to be placed in the hanging box, the egg rack needs to be manually removed to avoid the egg rack blocking the space above the hanging box. After the long items are removed, the egg rack needs to be manually reinstalled, which makes it inconvenient and troublesome to use.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides an automatic egg-flipping rack, comprising:

[0007] outer frame;

[0008] An egg rack is rotatably mounted inside the outer frame. Each end of the egg rack has an elastic element, and the two elastic elements are respectively mounted on both sides of the outer frame to drive the egg rack to automatically rotate.

[0009] When the egg rack is loaded with items and the weight of the items exceeds the elastic force of the elastic element, the egg rack is in a horizontal state. When the egg rack is idle, the elastic element causes the egg rack to flip and maintain a vertical state.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution, the egg rack is provided with multiple egg slots, which are evenly distributed on the egg rack in multiple rows and columns.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution, the outer frame includes a back panel and two side panels. The two side panels are respectively disposed opposite to each other at both ends of the back panel to form a U-shaped outer frame. The two elastic elements are respectively disposed in the two side panels. The two ends of the egg rack are respectively rotatably disposed on the two side panels.

[0012] As a further improved technical solution, the side plate is a hollow plate, one end of the elastic element is fixedly disposed in the side plate, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the egg rack and movably disposed in the side plate to drive the egg rack to roll.

[0013] As a further improved technical solution, the two side plates are respectively provided with rotating holes, and the two ends of the egg rack are respectively provided with rotating shafts. The rotating shafts are connected to the rotating holes one by one, and the two elastic elements are connected to the rotating shafts at both ends of the egg rack one by one.

[0014] As a further improvement, the egg rack can be rotated at an angle ranging from 45° to 90°.

[0015] As a further improved technical solution, the two side plates are respectively provided with oppositely distributed support strips, and the egg rack is set on the support strips.

[0016] As a further improved technical solution, the outer sides of the two side panels are respectively provided with oppositely distributed hanging ears, and the outer frame can be suspended on the refrigerator door through the hanging ears.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution, the outer sides of the two side plates are respectively provided with grooves, and the hanging ears on the two side plates are respectively arranged in the grooves on the same side.

[0018] Secondly, this utility model embodiment also provides a refrigerator, which includes an automatic flipping egg rack as described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments, wherein the outer frame is suspended inside the refrigerator door via the hanging ears.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model have the following advantages:

[0020] This utility model provides an automatic flipping egg rack, comprising: an outer frame; and an egg rack rotatably disposed within the outer frame. Each end of the egg rack has an elastic element, which is disposed on both sides of the outer frame to automatically flip the egg rack. When the egg rack is loaded with items and the weight of the items exceeds the elastic force of the elastic elements, the egg rack is in a horizontal state. When the egg rack is idle, the elastic elements flip the egg rack and maintain it in a vertical state. In this utility model, when eggs are placed on the egg rack, the egg rack is pressed down by the weight of the eggs to maintain a horizontal state. When the egg rack is empty and idle, the egg rack flips under the action of the elastic elements at both ends, changing from a horizontal to a vertical state. Therefore, the automatic flipping egg rack provided by this utility model can automatically retract the egg rack when idle to avoid obstructing the space above the hanging box below, eliminating the need for manual removal or repositioning, making it more convenient and worry-free to use. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic flipping egg rack provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the egg rack and the elastic element in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the inner and outer frames of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Outer frame; 101. Back panel; 102. Side panel; 1021. Rotary hole; 1022. Support bar; 1023. Hanging lug; 1024. Groove; 2. Egg rack; 201. Egg slot; 202. Spinning shaft; 3. Elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] Refrigerators are widely used in people's daily lives. Household refrigerators usually have hanging trays and egg racks on the inside of the door. When the egg rack is installed above the hanging tray and not in use, and long items need to be placed in the hanging tray, the egg rack needs to be manually removed to avoid the egg rack blocking the space above the hanging tray. In order to make enough space above the hanging tray, the hanging tray is usually placed at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Therefore, the egg rack is usually located above the hanging tray. After taking out long items from the hanging tray, the egg rack needs to be manually reinstalled. This is not convenient or worry-free to use.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] Please see Figures 1-3 The automatic flipping egg rack 2 includes: an outer frame 1; and an egg rack 2, which is rotatably mounted inside the outer frame 1. Each end of the egg rack 2 has an elastic element 3, which are respectively positioned on both sides of the outer frame 1 to automatically flip the egg rack 2. When the egg rack 2 is carrying an item and the weight of the item exceeds the elastic force of the elastic element 3, the egg rack 2 is in a horizontal state. When the egg rack 2 is idle, the elastic element 3 flips the egg rack 2 and maintains it in a vertical state.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the automatic flipping egg rack 2 includes an outer frame 1, an egg rack 2, and elastic elements 3. The egg rack 2 is rotatably mounted within the outer frame 1. An elastic element 3 is located at each end of the egg rack 2, and the two elastic elements 3 are respectively positioned on both sides of the outer frame 1 to automatically flip the egg rack 2. When the egg rack 2 is carrying an item and the weight of the item exceeds the elastic force of the elastic element 3, the egg rack 2 is in a horizontal state. When the egg rack 2 is idle, the elastic element 3 flips the egg rack 2 and maintains its vertical position. Specifically, when a normal-sized egg is placed on the egg rack 2, the egg rack 2 will be in a horizontal state. When the weight of the item on the egg rack 2 is less than the weight of a normal-sized egg, the elastic element 3 will flip the egg rack 2. In this invention, when eggs are placed on the egg rack 2, the egg rack 2 will be pressed down and kept horizontal under the weight of the eggs. When there are no eggs on the egg rack 2 and it is idle, the egg rack 2 will flip under the action of the elastic elements 3 at both ends, changing from a horizontal to a vertical state. Therefore, the automatic flipping egg rack 2 provided by this invention can automatically retract the egg rack 2 when idle to avoid obstructing the space above the hanging box below, without the need for manual removal or repositioning, making it more convenient and worry-free to use.

[0030] As a further embodiment, the egg rack 2 is provided with multiple egg slots 201, which are evenly distributed in multiple rows and columns on the egg rack 2. Specifically, in this embodiment, the egg rack 2 is provided with two rows and five columns of egg slots 201. The specific number of egg slots 201 can be adjusted according to the length of the egg rack 2. The egg slots 201 are used to fix the eggs.

[0031] As a further embodiment, the outer frame 1 includes a back panel 101 and two side panels 102. The two side panels 102 are respectively disposed opposite to the two ends of the back panel 101 to form a U-shaped outer frame 1, and the two elastic members 3 are respectively disposed in the two side panels 102. The two ends of the egg rack 2 are respectively rotatably disposed on the two side panels 102. Specifically, when eggs are placed on the egg rack 2, the egg rack 2 is perpendicular to the back panel 101. When the egg rack 2 is in an idle state and is flipped over, the egg rack 2 is parallel to the back panel 101.

[0032] In this embodiment, the side plate 102 is a hollow plate. One end of the elastic element 3 is fixedly disposed in the side plate 102, and the other end of the elastic element 3 is connected to the egg rack 2 and movably disposed in the side plate 102 to drive the egg rack 2 to roll. Specifically, the bottom end of the elastic element 3 is disposed in the side plate 102 and fixedly connected to the side plate 102, and the top end of the elastic element 3 is connected to the end of the egg rack 2 and movably disposed in the side plate 102. When an egg is placed on the egg rack 2, the egg presses down on the egg rack 2, and the egg rack 2 causes the elastic element 3 to deform and bend. When the egg rack 2 is in an idle state, the elastic element 3 restores its deformation and drives the egg rack 2 to flip.

[0033] As a further embodiment, each of the two side plates 102 is provided with a rotating hole 1021, and each end of the egg rack 2 is provided with a rotating shaft 202. The rotating shaft 202 is connected to the rotating hole 1021 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the two elastic elements 3 are connected to the rotating shafts 202 at both ends of the egg rack 2 in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, the top end of the elastic element 3 is connected to the rotating shaft 202 located on the same side. When the egg rack 2 is pressed down, the rotating shaft 202 causes the elastic element 3 to deform. When the elastic element 3 returns to its deformed state, the elastic element 3 causes the rotating shaft 202 to rotate.

[0034] As a further improvement, the egg rack 2 can be rotated at an angle ranging from 45° to 90°. Specifically, the purpose of rotating the egg rack 2 is to avoid obstructing the space above the hanging box below. Therefore, when the egg rack 2 is rotated to 45°, it can achieve a certain degree of avoidance. In this embodiment, the rotation angle of the egg rack 2 includes any angle between 45° and 90°.

[0035] In this embodiment, the two side plates 102 are respectively provided with oppositely distributed support strips 1022, and the egg rack 2 is disposed on the support strips 1022.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, as a further solution, the outer sides of the two side panels 102 are respectively provided with oppositely distributed hanging ears 1023. The outer frame 1 can be suspended on the refrigerator door through the hanging ears 1023. The specific structure of the hanging ears 1023 can adopt the existing conventional snap-fit ​​structure, such as setting a slot structure.

[0037] As a further improvement, the outer sides of the two side plates 102 are respectively provided with grooves 1024, and the hooks 1023 on the two side plates 102 are respectively disposed in the grooves 1024 on the same side. The grooves 1024 are used to prevent the hooks 1023 from protruding outward, so that the side of the hook 1023 is kept on the same plane as the outer surface of the side plate 102.

[0038] Secondly, this utility model embodiment also provides a refrigerator, which includes an automatic flipping egg rack 2 as described above. The outer frame 1 is suspended inside the refrigerator door by the hanging ear 1023. The inner side of the refrigerator door can be provided with a latching protrusion (not shown) that is adapted to the hanging ear 1023, so that the hanging ear 1023 is engaged and fixed with the latching protrusion.

[0039] In summary, this utility model embodiment provides an automatic flipping egg rack 2, comprising: an outer frame 1; and an egg rack 2, the egg rack 2 being rotatably disposed within the outer frame 1. Each end of the egg rack 2 is provided with an elastic element 3, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the outer frame 1 to drive the egg rack 2 to automatically flip. When the egg rack 2 is carrying an item and the weight of the item exceeds the elastic force of the elastic element 3, the egg rack 2 is in a horizontal state. When the egg rack 2 is idle, the elastic element 3 drives the egg rack 2 to flip and maintain a vertical state. In this utility model, when eggs are placed on the egg rack 2, the egg rack 2 will be pressed down by the weight of the eggs to maintain a horizontal state. When the egg rack 2 is empty and idle, the egg rack 2 will flip under the action of the elastic elements 3 at both ends, changing from a horizontal state to a vertical state. Therefore, the automatic flipping egg rack 2 provided by this utility model can automatically retract the egg rack 2 when idle to avoid obstructing the space above the hanging box below, without the need for manual removal or repositioning, making it more convenient and worry-free to use.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0042] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0045] Of course, the above description of the embodiments of this utility model is quite detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. This utility model may have other various implementations. Based on this implementation, other implementations obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic egg turner comprising: It comprises: an outer frame; an egg shelf rotatably arranged in the outer frame, both ends of the egg shelf are respectively provided with an elastic member, and both elastic members are respectively arranged in both sides of the outer frame to drive the egg shelf to automatically overturn; when the egg shelf carries articles and the weight of the articles exceeds the elastic force of the elastic members, the egg shelf is in a horizontal state, and when the egg shelf is in an idle state, the elastic members drive the egg shelf to overturn and maintain a vertical state.

2. The automatic flipper egg rack of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of egg grooves are arranged on the egg shelf, and the plurality of egg grooves are evenly distributed in multiple rows and multiple columns on the egg shelf.

3. The automatic flipper egg rack of claim 1, wherein, The outer frame comprises a back plate and two side plates, both side plates are respectively arranged at both ends of the back plate to form a H-shaped outer frame, and both elastic members are respectively arranged in both side plates, both ends of the egg shelf are rotatably arranged on both side plates.

4. The automatic turnover egg rack according to claim 3, characterized in that The side plate is a hollow plate, one end of the elastic member is fixedly arranged in the side plate, the other end of the elastic member is connected with the egg shelf and movably arranged in the side plate to drive the egg shelf to roll over.

5. The self-inverting egg rack of claim 4, wherein, Both side plates are respectively provided with a rotating hole, both ends of the egg shelf are respectively provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is connected with the rotating hole one by one, and both elastic members are connected with the rotating shaft at both ends of the egg shelf one by one.

6. The self-inverting egg rack of claim 1, wherein, The angle of the egg shelf overturning comprises 45°-90°.

7. The self-inverting egg rack of claim 3, wherein, The opposite sides of both side plates are respectively provided with oppositely distributed support strips, and the egg shelf is arranged on the support strips.

8. The self-inverting egg rack of claim 3, wherein, The outer sides of both side plates are respectively provided with oppositely distributed hanging ears, and the outer frame can be hung on the door body of the refrigerator through the hanging ears.

9. The self-inverting egg rack of claim 8, wherein, The outer sides of both side plates are respectively provided with recesses, and the hanging ears on both side plates are respectively arranged in the recesses on the same side.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: It comprises the automatic overturning egg shelf as claimed in any one of claims 8 or 9, and the outer frame is hung on the inner side of the door body of the refrigerator through the hanging ears.

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