Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator which comprises a water outlet support, a water outlet nozzle, a guide structure and a water pipe, the water outlet support comprises a first pipe distribution channel, the water outlet nozzle comprises a second pipe distribution channel, the water outlet nozzle is connected with the water outlet support, and the first pipe distribution channel and the second pipe distribution channel are staggered. The guide structure is arranged between the first pipe distribution channel and the second pipe distribution channel, and the water pipe is arranged in the second pipe distribution channel in a penetrating mode through the guide structure from the first pipe distribution channel. According to the refrigerator, under the condition that a first pipe distribution channel of a water outlet support and a second pipe distribution channel of a water outlet nozzle are staggered, a guide structure is arranged between the first pipe distribution channel and the second pipe distribution channel, and the guide structure can guide a water pipe to be inserted into the second pipe distribution channel from the first pipe distribution channel; the water pipe installation problem caused by staggered pipe distribution channels is effectively solved, and the installation success rate and efficiency are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of household appliances, more particularly, relates to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] In modern life, the refrigerator has become an indispensable household appliance for every family. Some refrigerators with more abundant functions are provided with a water outlet mechanism, which aims to provide a convenient way for users to take water and meet the daily water demand. Such a water outlet mechanism is mainly composed of a water outlet support and a water outlet nozzle. In the waterway system inside the refrigerator, the water pipe needs to pass through the water outlet support and the water outlet nozzle in turn to realize normal water outlet function. However, due to the layout requirements inside the refrigerator, the pipe laying channels of the water outlet support and the water outlet nozzle are not in the same straight line, but are staggered with each other. Such staggered pipe laying channels can easily cause difficulty in installing the water pipe. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a refrigerator to solve the technical problem of difficulty in installing the water pipe in the water outlet mechanism of the refrigerator in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides a refrigerator, which comprises:

[0005] a water outlet support; the water outlet support comprises a first pipe laying channel;

[0006] a water outlet nozzle; the water outlet nozzle comprises a second pipe laying channel, the water outlet nozzle is connected with the water outlet support, and the first pipe laying channel and the second pipe laying channel are staggered with each other;

[0007] a guide structure; the guide structure is arranged between the first pipe laying channel and the second pipe laying channel;

[0008] a water pipe; the water pipe is arranged in the second pipe laying channel through the guide structure from the first pipe laying channel.

[0009] Optionally, the guide structure and the water outlet nozzle are an integral structure; or the guide structure and the water outlet support are an integral structure.

[0010] Optionally, the guide structure comprises an inclined guide part, one end of the inclined guide part is opposite to the first pipe laying channel, and the other end of the inclined guide part extends obliquely to the second pipe laying channel.

[0011] Optionally, the guide structure further comprises a first blocking part and a second blocking part, the first blocking part and the second blocking part both extend along the oblique direction of the inclined guide part, and a limiting space for limiting the water pipe is formed between the first blocking part and the second blocking part, and the inclined guide part is located in the limiting space.

[0012] Optionally, the guide structure further comprises a third blocking part, and the inclined guide part and the third blocking part are located on opposite sides of the second pipe laying channel, respectively.

[0013] Optionally, the first blocking part, the second blocking part and the third blocking part are connected to form a first enclosure.

[0014] Optionally, the water outlet nozzle comprises a nozzle body and a connecting plate arranged on the nozzle body.

[0015] The first blocking part, the second blocking part and the inclined guide part are arranged on the nozzle body, and the first blocking part, the second blocking part and the inclined guide part are connected to the connecting plate.

[0016] Optionally, the water outlet support is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part are respectively located on opposite sides of the first pipe laying channel.

[0017] The first limiting part abuts against the water pipe to form a first bending part of the water pipe, and the second limiting part abuts against the water pipe to form a second bending part of the water pipe, and the first bending part and the second bending part are staggered in the extension direction of the water pipe.

[0018] Optionally, the water outlet support comprises a support body and a second enclosure, and the water outlet support is provided with a first through hole forming the first pipe laying channel.

[0019] The second enclosure is arranged on the support body, and the second enclosure is located on one side of the first through hole. The side of the second enclosure away from the water outlet support forms the first limiting part, and the edge of the first through hole opposite to the second enclosure forms the second limiting part.

[0020] Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises a support box connected to the side of the water outlet support away from the water outlet nozzle.

[0021] The support box is located on one side of the first pipe laying channel, and the second pipe laying channel is opposite to the position of the support box.

[0022] The side of the support box facing the first pipe laying channel is provided with a giving slot opposite to the first pipe laying channel.

[0023] The refrigerator provided by the application has the following beneficial effects: compared with the prior art, the refrigerator in the application embodiment has a guide structure arranged between the first pipe laying channel of the water outlet support and the second pipe laying channel of the water outlet nozzle when the first pipe laying channel and the second pipe laying channel are staggered. The guide structure can guide the water pipe to pass through the first pipe laying channel and insert into the second pipe laying channel, effectively solving the water pipe installation problem caused by the staggered pipe laying channels, and improving the success rate and efficiency of installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only constitute some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without creative labor.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic view of a refrigerator in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic view of an external part of a water outlet mechanism in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic view of an internal part of a water outlet mechanism in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic view of a cross-section of a water outlet mechanism in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic view of a water outlet nozzle in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 6 A schematic view of a water outlet support in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 7 A schematic view of an internal part of a water outlet mechanism in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] In the drawings, the reference signs are as follows: refrigerator 100; water outlet mechanism 10; water outlet support 1; first pipe laying channel 11; first limiting part 12; second limiting part 13; water outlet nozzle 2; second pipe laying channel 21; nozzle main body 22; connecting plate 23; guide structure 3; inclined guide part 31; first blocking part 32; second blocking part 33; water pipe 4; mounting box 5; support box 6; accommodation groove 61. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the technical problems to be solved by the present application, the technical solutions and beneficial effects more clearly understood, the following will further describe the present application in detail in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application.

[0034] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate directions or positions based on the directions or positions shown in the drawings, and are used only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0036] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically limited.

[0037] At present, some refrigerators are added with practical water outlet mechanisms to meet the needs of users to take water at any time. The water outlet mechanism of the refrigerator mainly includes a mounting box, a water outlet support, a support box, a water outlet nozzle, a water pipe and the like. Among them, the water outlet support is arranged in the mounting box, the water outlet nozzle is connected at the bottom of the support, the support box is connected above the support, and the water pipe needs to be inserted and extended from the water outlet support to the water outlet nozzle.

[0038] In the design of the water outlet mechanism of the refrigerator, the pipe arrangement channel positions of the water outlet nozzle and the water outlet support have different determining factors. From the water outlet nozzle, the setting of the pipe arrangement channel position needs to fully consider the convenience of user use, so the position is strictly limited. As for the pipe arrangement channel of the water outlet support, its position mainly depends on two aspects, one is the entering position of the water pipe from the mounting box, and the other is the large punching structure on the support.

[0039] Comprehensively considering the above two factors, the pipe arrangement channel of the water outlet nozzle is determined at a specific position due to the convenience of user use, and the pipe arrangement channel of the water outlet support is jointly determined by the entering position of the water pipe and the large punching structure, which makes the pipe arrangement channels of the two deviate in position, and finally leads to the pipe arrangement channels of the water outlet support and the water outlet nozzle not being on the same straight line, but being staggered with each other. The pipe arrangement channels of the water outlet support and the water outlet nozzle are staggered with each other, so it is easy to cause the installation difficulty of the water pipe.

[0040] The installation of the water pipe needs to pass through three components in sequence. In one water pipe installation scheme, first, the water pipe needs to be inserted into the inside of the installation box before foaming in the early process of refrigerator production. Second, the water pipe needs to be inserted into the water outlet support by the worker during installation. Finally, the water pipe needs to be inserted out of the water outlet nozzle. Because the second step and the third step cannot make the water pipe follow the conventional direction of horizontal or vertical in the structural design, this leads to the fact that the water outlet nozzle cannot be assembled in advance, otherwise the worker cannot correctly find the water outlet nozzle corresponding to the pipe position. Therefore, the worker needs to insert the water pipe into the water outlet nozzle after inserting the water pipe into the support, and because the water outlet nozzle needs to be finally clamped on the support, the worker needs to assemble the two components together at this time. The elasticity of the water pipe plus the worker holding multiple components, this installation process will consume a lot of working hours.

[0041] To solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator 100, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The refrigerator 100 of the embodiment includes:

[0042] The water outlet support 1 includes a first pipe laying channel 11;

[0043] The water outlet nozzle 2 includes a second pipe laying channel 21, the water outlet nozzle 2 is connected with the water outlet support 1, and the first pipe laying channel 11 and the second pipe laying channel 21 are staggered with each other;

[0044] The guide structure 3 is arranged between the first pipe laying channel 11 and the second pipe laying channel 21;

[0045] The water pipe 4 is arranged in the second pipe laying channel 21 through the guide structure 3 from the first pipe laying channel 11.

[0046] The refrigerator 100 of the embodiment is provided with a water outlet mechanism 10, for example Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the water outlet mechanism 10 is arranged on the door body of the refrigerator 100. As shown in Figure 2 The water outlet mechanism 10 of the refrigerator 100 includes the water outlet support 1 and the water outlet nozzle 2. The water outlet support 1 is a basic support structure of the water outlet system of the refrigerator 100. The first pipe laying channel 11 is arranged on the water outlet support 1, and its function is to provide a path for the water pipe 4. The water outlet nozzle 2 is a place where the user can directly get water. Its design needs to meet the ergonomics to facilitate the user to operate the water. The water outlet nozzle 2 is connected to the water outlet support 1, and the support for the water outlet nozzle 2 is realized through the water outlet support 1. The second pipe laying channel 21 is located inside the water outlet nozzle 2, and its role is to enable the water pipe 4 to extend to the water outlet nozzle 2, so as to guide the water from the water pipe 4 to flow out of the water outlet nozzle 2. However, due to the limitation of the internal space layout of the refrigerator 100 and other components, the positions of the first pipe laying channel 11 and the second pipe laying channel 21 are not on the same straight line, but are staggered with each other. As shown in Figure 2In the shown embodiment, the water outlet mechanism 10 further comprises a mounting box 5, and the water outlet support 1 is arranged in the mounting box 5.

[0047] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 The guide structure 3 is arranged between the first pipe laying channel 11 and the second pipe laying channel 21. Since the two pipe laying channels are staggered with each other, the installation of the water pipe 4 is difficult, and the guide structure 3 provides guidance for the installation of the water pipe 4, so that the water pipe 4 can smoothly transition from the first pipe laying channel 11 to the second pipe laying channel 21. The guide structure 3 can specifically adopt a slope guide, a guide hole, a guide groove, etc. The water pipe 4 is a key component for conveying water in the water outlet system of the refrigerator 100. It starts from the first pipe laying channel 11, under the guidance of the guide structure 3, passes through the guide structure 3, and is finally arranged in the second pipe laying channel 21, thereby realizing the function of conveying water inside the refrigerator 100 to the water outlet nozzle 2.

[0048] Without the guide structure 3, since the first pipe laying channel 11 and the second pipe laying channel 21 are staggered with each other, it is difficult for the water pipe 4 to directly pass from the first pipe laying channel 11 to the second pipe laying channel 21. During the installation process, a lot of time and effort is needed to adjust the position and direction of the water pipe 4, and even the installation may fail. The arrangement of the guide structure 3 provides a clear path and direction for the installation of the water pipe 4, guides the water pipe 4 to smoothly pass from the first pipe laying channel 11 to the second pipe laying channel 21 according to the predetermined route, and enables the water pipe 4 to be inserted without the need to identify with the eyes when passing from one piece to another, achieving the effect of blind insertion, effectively solving the installation problem of the water pipe 4 caused by the staggered pipe laying channels, and improving the success rate and efficiency of the installation.

[0049] The traditional installation method of the water outlet system of the refrigerator 100 usually needs to first insert the water pipe 4 into the water outlet support 1, then insert the water pipe 4 into the water outlet nozzle 2, and then assemble the water outlet support 1 and the water outlet nozzle 2 together. In the present embodiment, since the installation path of the water pipe 4 is predetermined by the guide structure 3, the water outlet support 1 and the water outlet nozzle 2 can be assembled first, and even the supplier can directly provide the assembled water outlet support 1 and water outlet nozzle 2. After the assembly of the two components is completed, a relatively stable overall structure is formed. Then, the water pipe 4 is inserted from the first pipe laying channel 11 to the second pipe laying channel 21 through the guide structure 3 according to the guidance of the guide structure 3. This installation sequence is more reasonable and efficient, reduces the uncertainty and complexity in the installation process, reduces the installation difficulty, and improves the production efficiency and installation quality. At the same time, the prior installation of the water outlet support 1 and the water outlet nozzle 2 can better ensure the connection precision and sealing between them, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the entire water outlet system of the refrigerator 100.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 4In some embodiments of the present application, the guide structure 3 and the water outlet nozzle 2 are integrated. The guide structure 3 can be independently arranged relative to the water outlet nozzle 2 and the water outlet support 1, but this will increase the number of components, which need to be assembled, making the assembly more complicated and requiring consideration of assembly alignment and other issues. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the guide structure 3 and the water outlet nozzle 2 are integrated. The integrated structure reduces the number of assembly components, simplifies the assembly process, reduces the assembly difficulty, and avoids inaccurate assembly alignment, improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0051] In addition, the integrated structure makes the connection between the guide structure 3 and the water outlet nozzle 2 more stable. Compared to the independent arrangement and assembly method, the integrated structure can better withstand various external forces and vibrations during use, reducing the probability of failure due to loose connections, and improving the reliability and durability of the entire water outlet system.

[0052] In the case of limited internal space of the refrigerator 100, the integrated structure can more effectively utilize the space. It can be designed more compactly according to the actual layout of the refrigerator 100, avoiding the gaps and space waste that may exist between independent components, and helping to optimize the internal structure of the refrigerator 100 and control the overall volume.

[0053] Since the guide structure 3 and the water outlet nozzle 2 are integrally formed, the relative position and angle between them can be more accurately controlled during design and manufacturing. This helps to ensure that the guide structure 3 can more accurately guide the water pipe 4 from the first pipe layout passage 11 into the second pipe layout passage 21, improving the accuracy and smoothness of the water pipe 4 installation, and thereby ensuring the normal operation of the water outlet system.

[0054] Similarly, in another embodiment of the present application, in some other embodiments of the present application, the guide structure 3 and the water outlet support 1 are integrated. Similar effects to the previous embodiment can also be achieved.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the guide structure 3 includes an inclined guide portion 31, one end of the inclined guide portion 31 being opposite the first pipe layout passage 11, and the other end being inclinedly extended to the second pipe layout passage 21.

[0056] In the present embodiment, the guide structure 3 comprises an inclined guide portion 31, which is a part with an inclined feature and plays a key role in guiding the water pipe 4. One end of the inclined guide portion 31 is opposite to the first pipe-laying passage 11, which means that the water pipe 4 can directly face the inclined guide portion 31 when it comes out of the first pipe-laying passage 11. The other end of the inclined guide portion 31 is inclinedly extended to the second pipe-laying passage 21. The inclined guide portion 31 can be a smooth straight slope, an arc or an inclined ridge, etc. Such a design makes the inclined guide portion 31 form a transition guide path from the first pipe-laying passage 11 to the second pipe-laying passage 21, so that the worker can smoothly insert the water pipe 4 from the first pipe-laying passage 11 through the inclined guide portion 31 into the second pipe-laying passage 21.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the guide structure 3 further comprises a first blocking portion 32 and a second blocking portion 33, both of which extend along the inclined direction of the inclined guide portion 31, and a limiting space for limiting the water pipe 4 is formed between the first blocking portion 32 and the second blocking portion 33, and the inclined guide portion 31 is located in the limiting space.

[0058] In the present embodiment, the functions of the guide structure 3 are further improved on the basis of the above-mentioned guide structure 3 through the first blocking portion 32 and the second blocking portion 33. Both the first blocking portion 32 and the second blocking portion 33 extend along the inclined direction of the inclined guide portion 31, so that a limiting space for limiting the water pipe 4 is formed between the first blocking portion 32 and the second blocking portion 33. Since both the first blocking portion 32 and the second blocking portion 33 extend along the inclined direction of the inclined guide portion 31, the limiting space also extends along the inclined direction of the inclined guide portion 31.

[0059] The inclined guide portion 31 is located in the limiting space, and the inclined guide portion 31 is responsible for providing the main travel direction, and the first blocking portion 32 and the second blocking portion 33 constrain the water pipe 4 from both sides to ensure that the water pipe 4 advances along the guide direction of the inclined guide portion 31 throughout the whole process of inserting the water pipe 4 from the first pipe-laying passage 11 through the inclined guide portion 31 to the second pipe-laying passage 21, effectively preventing the water pipe 4 from deviating and twisting due to its own elasticity or external installation force.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments of the present application, the guide structure 3 further comprises a third blocking part, and the inclined guide part 31 and the third blocking part are respectively located on opposite sides of the second pipe laying passage 21. During the installation of the water pipe 4, when the water pipe 4 gradually approaches the second pipe laying passage 21 along the inclined guide part 31, the third blocking part can constrain the water pipe 4 from the other side, thereby preventing the water pipe 4 from deviating beyond the second pipe laying passage 21 or causing the end of the water pipe 4 to be stuck at the edge of the second pipe laying passage 21.

[0061] Referring to Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the first blocking part 32, the second blocking part 33 and the third blocking part are connected to form a first enclosure. The spacing formed by the first blocking part 32 and the second blocking part 33 originally plays a role in restricting the lateral position of the water pipe 4 during the process of penetrating from the first pipe laying passage 11 to the second pipe laying passage 21 through the inclined guide part 31. After the third blocking part is added and connected with the former two to form the first enclosure, the water pipe 4 is further restricted from the longitudinal direction. When the water pipe 4 approaches the second pipe laying passage 21, the enclosure can prevent the water pipe 4 from deviating from the predetermined position due to various external forces in all directions, ensuring that the water pipe 4 always travels in a more closed and accurate space, greatly enhancing the limiting ability of the installation position of the water pipe 4. The first enclosure after connection forms a relatively solid overall structure. Compared with the blocking part alone, the first enclosure performs better in resisting external force impact.

[0062] Referring to Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the water outlet nozzle 2 comprises a nozzle body 22 and a connecting plate 23 arranged on the nozzle body 22.

[0063] The first blocking part 32, the second blocking part 33 and the inclined guide part 31 are arranged on the nozzle body 22, and the first blocking part 32, the second blocking part 33 and the inclined guide part 31 are connected to the connecting plate 23.

[0064] In this embodiment, the nozzle body 22 of the water outlet nozzle 2 is provided with a connecting plate 23. The nozzle body 22 is the main part of the water outlet nozzle 2, and the connecting plate 23 is an additional structure on the nozzle body 22, mainly providing stable support for the connection of other components.

[0065] The first blocking part 32, the second blocking part 33, and the inclined guide part 31 are all disposed on the faucet body 22, which greatly reduces assembly steps, improves production efficiency, and reduces the product failure rate caused by improper assembly. Since the guide structure 3 is tightly connected to the faucet body 22, it is possible to integrally mold the guide structure 3 and the faucet body 22. The integral molding process can significantly enhance the connection strength and integrity between components. Compared to a structure assembled from multiple independent parts, the integrally molded guide structure 3 and faucet body 22 perform better in resisting external impacts and vibrations.

[0066] Meanwhile, the first blocking part 32, the second blocking part 33, and the inclined guide part 31 are all connected to the connecting plate 23. The presence of the connecting plate 23 provides additional strength support for the first blocking part 32, the second blocking part 33, and the inclined guide part 31. When the water pipe 4 is installed under the guidance of the guide structure 3, the guide structure 3 will bear a certain pressure. At this time, the connecting plate 23 can disperse these pressures, preventing the guide structure 3 itself or the connection of the guide structure 3 from deforming or being damaged due to excessive force. Conversely, the first blocking part 32, the second blocking part 33, and the inclined guide part 31, especially the inclined guide part 31, act as reinforcing ribs for the connecting plate 23. As a reinforcing rib, the guide structure 3 can enhance the rigidity of the connecting plate 23, making it better able to resist external forces such as the force of installing the water pipe 4, thereby ensuring the stability of the entire spout 2 structure.

[0067] like Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting plate 23 extends to and connects to both sides of the faucet body 22, thereby enhancing the structural stability of the connecting plate 23. Simultaneously, the connecting plate 23 is bent into a U-shape at the location where the guide structure 3 is set, with the guide structure 3 positioned within the U-shape. This allows the connecting plate 23 to better counteract the forces exerted on the guide structure 3 during the installation of the water pipe 4.

[0068] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments of this application, the water outlet bracket 1 is provided with a first limiting part 12 and a second limiting part 13, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the first pipe channel 11; the first limiting part 12 abuts against the water pipe 4 to form a first bend in the water pipe 4, and the second limiting part 13 abuts against the water pipe 4 to form a second bend in the water pipe 4, and the first bend and the second bend are offset from each other in the extension direction of the water pipe 4.

[0069] In the embodiment, the water outlet support 1 is provided with a first limiting portion 12 and a second limiting portion 13, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the first pipe arranging passage 11. The first limiting portion 12 abuts against the water pipe 4, so as to make the water pipe 4 form a first bending portion; the second limiting portion 13 abuts against the water pipe 4, so as to make the water pipe 4 form a second bending portion. When the water pipe 4 is installed on the water outlet support 1, the water pipe 4 cannot pass straightly due to the blocking effect of the limiting portions, but is forced to bend. The first bending portion and the second bending portion are staggered in the extension direction of the water pipe 4. The staggered layout avoids damage caused by excessive concentrated bending of the water pipe 4, and enhances the constraint effect on the water pipe 4.

[0070] The water pipe 4 may have a retracting tendency due to vibration or external force after installation. The two staggered bending portions formed by the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 13 change the stress state of the water pipe 4. When the water pipe 4 attempts to retract, the bending portions generate a reverse resistance to prevent the water pipe 4 from retracting.

[0071] While achieving the purpose of preventing the water pipe 4 from retracting, the embodiment also tries not to damage the water pipe 4 as much as possible. The conventional way of preventing the water pipe 4 from retracting may use a strong fixing device to directly apply a large pressure to the water pipe 4, which may cause the water pipe 4 to deform or even break. By arranging the staggered bending portions, the pressure borne by the water pipe 4 is uniformly dispersed, and the bending degree is within the range that the material of the water pipe 4 can bear. In this way, the purpose of preventing the water pipe 4 from retracting is achieved, unnecessary damage to the water pipe 4 is avoided, the service life of the water pipe 4 is prolonged, and the long-term stable operation of the water outlet system of the refrigerator 100 is ensured.

[0072] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the water outlet support 1 comprises a support body and a second enclosure, the water outlet support 1 is provided with a first through hole, the first through hole forms the first pipe arranging passage 11; the second enclosure is arranged on the support body, and the second enclosure is located on one side of the first through hole. The first limiting portion 12 is formed on the side of the second enclosure away from the water outlet support 1, and the second limiting portion 13 is formed on the edge of the first through hole opposite to the second enclosure.

[0073] In the embodiment, the support body is the basic bearing part of the entire water outlet support 1. The water outlet support 1 is provided with a first through hole, which constitutes the first pipe arranging passage 11. The second enclosure is located on one side of the first through hole, thereby providing an initial guide structure 3 for the insertion of the water pipe 4, facilitating the accurate insertion of the water pipe 4 into the first pipe arranging passage 11.

[0074] Further, the second enclosure forms a first limiting portion 12 on the side away from the water outlet support 1. When the water pipe 4 is installed to the water outlet support 1, the water pipe 4 will be in contact with the first limiting portion 12 and generate an abutting effect. Under the effect of the abutting force, the water pipe 4 will be forced to bend, thereby forming a first bending portion. At the same time, the edge of the first through hole on the opposite side of the second enclosure acts as a second limiting portion 13. The water pipe 4 is in abutment with the second limiting portion 13 on the other side, thereby forming a second bending portion. Since the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 13 correspond to each other in position and are respectively located on the two sides of the first through hole, when the water pipe 4 passes through the first through channel, the water pipe 4 is subjected to limiting effect on both sides and forms two bending portions. Since the second enclosure has a certain height, the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 13 are staggered with each other in the extension direction of the water pipe 4, so that the two bending portions are staggered with each other in the extension direction of the water pipe 4.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments of the present application, the refrigerator 100 further comprises a support box 6 connected to the side of the water outlet support 1 away from the water outlet nozzle 2; the support box 6 is located on one side of the first pipe laying channel 11, and the second pipe laying channel 21 is opposite to the position of the support box 6; the side of the support box 6 facing the first pipe laying channel 11 is provided with a give-way slot 61 opposite to the first pipe laying channel 11.

[0076] The water outlet mechanism 10 of the refrigerator 100 usually further comprises a support box 6 connected to the side of the water outlet support 1 away from the water outlet nozzle 2, for installing related electronic devices of the water outlet mechanism 10. Since the support box 6 occupies a certain space of the water outlet support 1, and the position of the second pipe laying channel 21 is fixed, the second pipe laying channel 21 is opposite to the position of the support box 6. The first pipe laying channel 11 is opened on one side of the support box 6, and the position of the first pipe laying channel 11 is staggered with the position of the second pipe laying channel 21.

[0077] In the present embodiment, the bracket box 6 is provided with a clearance slot 61 on the side facing the first pipe channel 11, and the clearance slot 61 is opposite to the first pipe channel 11. The clearance slot 61 has two important functions. Firstly, during the installation of the water pipe 4, the water pipe 4 needs to be inserted from the first pipe channel 11 and then inserted into the second pipe channel. The clearance slot 61 provides space for the water pipe 4 to pass through, avoids the obstruction of the bracket box 6 to the water pipe 4, ensures the smooth installation of the water pipe 4, and guarantees the smooth installation process. Secondly, the existence of the clearance slot 61 also makes the first pipe channel closer to the bracket box 6, and since the bracket box 6 is opposite to the second pipe channel, it means that the first pipe channel is closer to the second pipe channel. In this way, the distance between the first pipe channel and the second pipe channel, which originally overlapped each other, is reduced. During the insertion of the water pipe 4, the smaller distance makes it easier for the water pipe 4 to be inserted from the first pipe channel into the second pipe channel. Specifically, the smaller distance reduces the angle and amplitude of the water pipe 4 that needs to be bent, reduces the installation difficulty, improves the installation efficiency, and reduces the risk of damage to the water pipe 4 caused by excessive bending.

[0078] In addition, the clearance slot 61 and the second surrounding barrier in the above embodiment are oppositely arranged and located on both sides of the first pipe channel, respectively, so as to provide a limiting effect on the water pipe 4 in the first pipe channel.

[0079] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The refrigerator comprises: a water outlet support, the water outlet support comprising a first pipe channel; a water outlet nozzle, the water outlet nozzle comprising a second pipe channel, the water outlet nozzle being connected to the water outlet support, the first pipe channel and the second pipe channel being staggered with each other; a guide structure, the guide structure being arranged between the first pipe channel and the second pipe channel; a water pipe, the water pipe being arranged in the second pipe channel through the guide structure from the first pipe channel.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The guide structure and the water outlet nozzle are an integral structure, or the guide structure and the water outlet support are an integral structure.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein The guide structure comprises an inclined guide portion, one end of the inclined guide portion being opposite to the first pipe channel, and the other end of the inclined guide portion being inclinedly extended to the second pipe channel.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein The guide structure further comprises a first blocking portion and a second blocking portion, the first blocking portion and the second blocking portion both extending along the inclined direction of the inclined guide portion, and a limiting space for limiting the water pipe being formed between the first blocking portion and the second blocking portion, the inclined guide portion being located in the limiting space.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein The guide structure further comprises a third blocking portion, the inclined guide portion and the third blocking portion being located on opposite sides of the second pipe channel, respectively.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein The first blocking portion, the second blocking portion and the third blocking portion are connected to form a first enclosure.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The water outlet nozzle comprises a nozzle main body and a connecting plate arranged on the nozzle main body. The first blocking portion, the second blocking portion and the inclined guide portion are all arranged on the nozzle main body, and the first blocking portion, the second blocking portion and the inclined guide portion are all connected to the connecting plate.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein The water outlet support is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion being located on opposite sides of the first pipe channel, respectively. The first limiting portion abuts against the water pipe to form a first bending portion of the water pipe, the second limiting portion abuts against the water pipe to form a second bending portion of the water pipe, the first bending portion and the second bending portion being staggered with each other in the extension direction of the water pipe.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein The water outlet support comprises a support main body and a second enclosure, the water outlet support being provided with a first through hole, the first through hole forming the first pipe channel; The second enclosure is arranged on the support main body, and the second enclosure is located on one side of the first through hole, the side of the second enclosure away from the water outlet support forming the first limiting portion, and the edge of the first through hole on the opposite side of the second enclosure forming the second limiting portion.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein The refrigerator further comprises a support box, the support box being connected to the side of the water outlet support away from the water outlet nozzle; The support box is located on one side of the first pipe channel, and the second pipe channel is opposite to the position of the support box; The side of the support box facing the first pipe channel is provided with a gap slot opposite to the first pipe channel.

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