Instrument desk refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides an instrument desk refrigerator, belongs to the technical field of automobiles, and is used for solving the problems that two cover plates need to be opened when the instrument desk refrigerator is opened, redundant actions exist, and the customer experience feeling is poor. The instrument desk refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body and a refrigerator cover. The refrigerator body is located in the instrument desk. An opening of the refrigerator body penetrates to the upper surface of the instrument desk. The refrigerator cover is connected to the instrument desk through a hinge structure. The refrigerator cover can seal the opening of the refrigerator body. According to the scheme, the refrigerator cover and the instrument desk cover are integrated, when passengers and crew members take articles from the instrument desk refrigerator, only the refrigerator cover needs to be opened, redundant actions are not needed, the customer experience feeling is improved, and the available volume of the instrument desk refrigerator is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive technology, specifically relating to a dashboard refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Some cars have dashboard refrigerators located inside the dashboard. To maintain a clean appearance, a separate, openable cover is installed on the dashboard, revealing the refrigerator underneath. Currently, the dashboard refrigerator has a separate cover for sealing. Passengers and crew members need to open two covers to retrieve items from the refrigerator, resulting in unnecessary movement and a poor user experience. Furthermore, the two covers take up considerable space, reducing the usable volume of the dashboard refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a dashboard refrigerator that can improve the customer experience and increase the usable volume of the dashboard refrigerator.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, firstly, this utility model provides a dashboard refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator body and a refrigerator lid. The refrigerator body is located inside the dashboard. The opening of the refrigerator body extends to the upper surface of the dashboard. The refrigerator lid is connected to the dashboard via a hinge structure. The refrigerator lid is capable of closing the opening of the refrigerator body.

[0005] Optionally, the refrigerator body includes an upper decorative element. This element is positioned on the opening of the refrigerator body, following the contour of the opening. The upper decorative element folds outwards from the refrigerator body and overlaps the dashboard. The refrigerator lid includes a sealing strip. The sealing strip is located on the lower surface of the refrigerator lid. The shape of the sealing strip conforms to the shape of the upper decorative element. When the refrigerator lid closes the opening of the refrigerator body, the sealing strip is pressed against the upper decorative element.

[0006] Optionally, a groove is provided on the lower surface of the refrigerator body. The sealing strip is embedded in the groove.

[0007] Optionally, the refrigerator lid includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a reinforcing plate. The top panel and the bottom panel interlock, forming a cavity between them. The reinforcing plate is disposed within the cavity.

[0008] Optionally, the reinforcing plate includes a first plate segment, a second plate segment, and a transition segment. The transition segment connects the first plate segment and the second plate segment. The first plate segment is connected to the bottom plate. The second plate segment is connected to the top plate.

[0009] Optionally, the dashboard refrigerator also includes a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a latch, a lock cylinder, and a bolt. The latch is located on the side of the refrigerator lid away from the hinge structure. The lock cylinder is rotatably mounted on the side of the dashboard body, with one end extending above the refrigerator body. The bolt is located at the end of the lock cylinder near the refrigerator body. The bolt has a slot. When the refrigerator lid closes the opening of the refrigerator body, rotating the lock cylinder engages the slot on the bolt with the latch on the refrigerator lid, thus locking the refrigerator lid.

[0010] Optionally, the hinge structure includes: a fixed plate, a hinge shaft, and a hinge arm. The fixed plate is fixed to the bottom of the dashboard. The hinge shaft is disposed on the fixed plate. The hinge arm is U-shaped. One end of the hinge arm is connected to the fixed plate via the hinge shaft. The other end of the hinge arm extends above the dashboard and is connected to the bottom of the refrigerator lid.

[0011] Optionally, the hinge arm includes multiple first pin holes. The hinge structure also includes a protective sleeve and a pin. The protective sleeve is fitted onto the end of the hinge arm away from the hinge axis. The protective sleeve has multiple second pin holes. The second pin holes can correspond to the first pin holes. The pin is inserted into the corresponding second pin holes and first pin holes to fix the protective sleeve to the hinge arm.

[0012] Beneficial effects

[0013] The dashboard refrigerator provided by this utility model includes a refrigerator body and a refrigerator lid. The refrigerator body is located inside the dashboard. The opening of the refrigerator body extends to the upper surface of the dashboard. The refrigerator lid is connected to the dashboard via a hinge structure. The refrigerator lid can close the opening of the refrigerator body. The dashboard refrigerator provided by this utility model integrates the refrigerator lid and the dashboard cover into one piece. When passengers and crew members take items from the dashboard refrigerator, they only need to open the refrigerator lid, without any extra actions, improving the customer experience and increasing the usable volume of the dashboard refrigerator. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an instrument panel refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the inner structure of a locking mechanism according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B;

[0018] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of an instrument panel refrigerator according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C;

[0020] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the hinge structure of one embodiment of the present utility model from one perspective;

[0021] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the hinge structure of one embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a hinged arm according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 10 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point D.

[0024] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0025] 1. Refrigerator body; 2. Refrigerator lid; 3. Hinge structure; 4. Locking mechanism; 5. Dashboard;

[0026] 11. Add decorative elements;

[0027] 21. Top plate; 22. Bottom plate; 23. Reinforcing plate; 24. Groove; 25. Sealing strip;

[0028] 231. First section; 232. Second section; 233. Transition section;

[0029] 31. Fixed plate; 32. Hinge shaft; 33. Hinge arm; 34. Protective sleeve; 35. Pin; 36. Damper;

[0030] 331. First pin hole;

[0031] 341. Second pin hole;

[0032] 41. Snap latch; 42. Lock cylinder; 43. Lock tongue; 44. Lock slot. Detailed Implementation

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", 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.

[0034] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0037] Firstly, this embodiment provides a dashboard refrigerator. Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a dashboard refrigerator provided in this embodiment.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the dashboard refrigerator of this embodiment includes a refrigerator body 1 and a refrigerator lid 2. The refrigerator body 1 is located inside the dashboard 5. The opening of the refrigerator body 1 extends to the upper surface of the dashboard 5. The refrigerator lid 2 is connected to the dashboard 5 via a hinge structure 3. The refrigerator lid 2 is capable of closing the opening of the refrigerator body 1.

[0039] In some examples, such as Figure 1As shown, the upper surface of the dashboard 5 has a groove. The opening of the refrigerator body 1 extends into the groove on the dashboard 5. The refrigerator lid 2 is connected to the dashboard 5 via a hinge structure 3 and corresponds to the groove on the dashboard 5. When the refrigerator lid 2 is closed, it can close the opening of the refrigerator body 1 and be embedded in the groove on the dashboard 5. This design makes the upper surface of the dashboard 5 flatter and more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, since the refrigerator lid 2 is fully embedded in the groove when the opening of the refrigerator body 1 is closed, it helps to improve the cold insulation effect of the refrigerator lid 2.

[0040] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the hinge structure 3 extends retractably through the upper surface of the dashboard 5 and connects to the refrigerator lid 2. When the refrigerator lid 2 is opened, the length of the hinge structure 3 extending beyond the upper surface of the dashboard 5 increases, allowing the refrigerator lid 2 to open smoothly. When the refrigerator lid 2 is closed, the hinge structure 3 retracts into the dashboard 5, causing the refrigerator lid 2 to fit against the top of the refrigerator body 1, thus sealing the opening of the refrigerator body 1. In this embodiment, the hinge structure 3 is designed to be retractable, which does not occupy the surface space of the dashboard 5, making the dashboard 5 more aesthetically pleasing. In addition, it also avoids the formation of hard-to-clean corners on the surface of the dashboard 5, making it easier to clean.

[0041] The dashboard refrigerator of this embodiment includes a refrigerator body 1 and a refrigerator cover 2. The refrigerator body 1 is located inside the dashboard 5. The opening of the refrigerator body 1 extends to the upper surface of the dashboard 5. The refrigerator cover 2 is connected to the dashboard 5 via a hinge structure 3. The refrigerator cover 2 can close the opening of the refrigerator body 1. The dashboard refrigerator of this embodiment integrates the refrigerator cover 2 and the dashboard cover into one unit. When passengers and crew members take items from the dashboard refrigerator, they only need to open the refrigerator cover 2, without any extra actions, improving the customer experience and increasing the usable volume of the dashboard refrigerator.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a dashboard refrigerator provided in this embodiment. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the refrigerator body 1 includes an upper decorative piece 11. The upper decorative piece 11 is disposed on the opening of the refrigerator body 1 along the contour of the opening. The upper decorative piece 11 folds outward toward the refrigerator body 1 and overlaps the dashboard 5. The refrigerator lid 2 includes a sealing strip 25. The sealing strip 25 is located on the lower surface of the refrigerator lid 2. The shape of the sealing strip 25 is adapted to the shape of the upper decorative piece 11. When the refrigerator lid 2 closes the opening of the refrigerator body 1, the sealing strip 25 is pressed against the upper decorative piece 11.

[0043] In some examples, see Figure 5 The upper decorative piece 11 overlaps the dashboard 5 and is fixedly connected to the dashboard 5 with bolts. This arrangement makes the structure of the dashboard refrigerator more stable, and the bolted connection between the two makes assembly and maintenance more convenient.

[0044] In some examples, see Figure 1 The upper surface of the upper decorative piece 11 is provided with a sealing gasket. With this configuration, when the refrigerator lid 2 is closed, sealing the opening of the refrigerator body 1, the sealing strip 25 presses against the sealing gasket on the upper decorative piece 11, which can further improve the sealing performance between the refrigerator lid 2 and the refrigerator body 1.

[0045] The refrigerator body 1 of this embodiment includes an upper decorative piece 11, and the refrigerator cover 2 includes a sealing strip 25. When the refrigerator cover 2 is closed, the sealing strip 25 is pressed against the upper decorative piece 11, which improves the sealing between the refrigerator cover 2 and the refrigerator body 1.

[0046] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view at point C. In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, a groove 24 is provided on the lower surface of the refrigerator body 1. A sealing strip 25 is embedded in the groove 24.

[0047] In some examples, such as Figure 6 As shown, the sealing strip 25 includes a first part and a second part that are connected to each other. The first part is embedded in the groove 24, and the second part extends out of the groove 24, with the width of the second part being greater than the width of the sealing groove 24. This arrangement ensures that when the refrigerator lid 2 is closed, the sealing strip 25 is in close contact with the upper decorative piece 11 to achieve a sealing effect.

[0048] In some examples, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first part of the sealing strip 25 is serrated and engages with the inner wall of the groove 24. This design allows the sealing strip 25 to be more stably fixed in the groove 24.

[0049] In this embodiment, a groove 24 is provided on the lower surface of the refrigerator body 1, and the sealing strip 25 is embedded in the groove 24, which can effectively fix the sealing strip 25 and facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the sealing strip 25.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the refrigerator cover 2 includes a top plate 21, a bottom plate 22, and a reinforcing plate 23. The top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 are interlocked, forming a cavity between them. The reinforcing plate 13 is disposed in the cavity.

[0051] In some examples, see Figure 5 The top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 are connected by ultrasonic welding. Ultrasonic welding utilizes high-frequency vibration waves transmitted to the surfaces of the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 to be welded. Under pressure, the surfaces of the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 to be welded rub against each other, forming a fusion between molecular layers. The welding speed is fast, the welding strength is high, and the sealing performance is good.

[0052] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, support structures, such as support beams or columns, are provided between the top plate 21 and the reinforcing plate 13, and between the bottom plate 22 and the reinforcing plate 23. In this embodiment, by providing support structures between the top plate 21 and the reinforcing plate 23, and between the bottom plate 22 and the reinforcing plate 23, the upper and lower surfaces of the reinforcing plate 23 can be limited to fix the position of the reinforcing plate 23.

[0053] The refrigerator cover 2 in this embodiment includes a top plate 21, a bottom plate 22, and a reinforcing plate 23. The top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 are interlocked, forming a cavity between them, which can improve the cold insulation and heat insulation effect of the refrigerator cover 2. The reinforcing plate 23 is disposed in the cavity, which can improve the structural strength of the refrigerator cover 2 to meet the usage requirements.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the reinforcing plate 23 includes a first plate segment 231, a second plate segment 232, and a transition segment 233. The transition segment 233 connects the first plate segment 231 and the second plate segment 231. The first plate segment 231 is connected to the bottom plate 22. The second plate segment 232 is connected to the top plate 21.

[0055] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first plate segment 231 is connected to the bottom plate 22 by a support structure, and the second plate segment 232 is connected to the top plate 21 by a support structure. This arrangement provides better restraint for the reinforcing plate 23.

[0056] The reinforcing plate 23 in this embodiment includes a first plate segment 231 and a second plate segment 232. A transition segment 233 is connected between the first plate segment 231 and the second plate segment 232. The first plate segment 231 is connected to the bottom plate 22, and the second plate segment 232 is connected to the top plate 21. This arrangement can achieve a better reinforcing effect and is conducive to improving the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the refrigerator cover 2.

[0057] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of a locking mechanism provided in this embodiment. Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of point B. In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-5As shown, the dashboard refrigerator also includes a locking mechanism 4. The locking mechanism 4 includes a latch 41, a lock cylinder 42, and a latch 43. The latch 41 is located on the side of the refrigerator lid 2 away from the hinge structure 3. The lock cylinder 42 is rotatably mounted on the side of the dashboard 5, with one end extending above one side of the refrigerator body 1. The latch 43 is located at the end of the lock cylinder 42 near the refrigerator body 1. The latch 43 has a slot 44. When the refrigerator lid 2 closes the opening of the refrigerator body 1, rotating the lock cylinder 42 causes the slot 44 on the latch 43 to engage with the latch 41 on the refrigerator lid 1, thus locking the refrigerator lid 2.

[0058] In some examples, such as Figure 4 and 5 As shown, one end of the lock cylinder 42 extends from the outer side of the dashboard 5 to the side of the dashboard 5 closest to the refrigerator body 1. The latch 43 is fixed to the end of the lock cylinder 42 closest to the refrigerator body 1 by bolts, and the latch 43 can rotate with the lock cylinder 42. To facilitate rotating the lock cylinder 42, a knob or a mortise can be provided at the outer end of the lock cylinder 42 on the dashboard 5. By inserting a corresponding key into the mortise, the lock cylinder 42 is rotated, which in turn rotates the latch 43, thereby locking and unlocking the refrigerator lid 2.

[0059] This embodiment uses a locking mechanism 4 to lock the refrigerator lid 2, which facilitates management and provides better privacy. It also effectively secures the refrigerator lid 2, preventing it from opening on its own due to bumps or other reasons.

[0060] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a hinge structure provided in this embodiment from one perspective. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a hinge structure from another perspective, provided in this embodiment. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hinged arm provided in this embodiment. Figure 10 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of D. In some embodiments, such as Figures 7-10 As shown, the hinge structure 3 includes: a fixed plate 31, a hinge shaft 32, and a hinge arm 33. The fixed plate 31 is fixed to the bottom of the dashboard 5. The hinge shaft 32 is mounted on the fixed plate 31. The hinge arm 33 is U-shaped. One end of the hinge arm 33 is connected to the fixed plate 31 via the hinge shaft 32. The other end of the hinge arm 33 extends above the dashboard 5 and is connected to the bottom of one side of the refrigerator lid 2.

[0061] In some examples, such as Figure 7 and 8As shown, a damper 36 is provided on the hinge shaft 33 to ensure stable opening and closing of the refrigerator lid 2. By providing the damper 36 on the hinge shaft 33, the refrigerator lid 2 can be suspended in any position after opening. When it is necessary to close the refrigerator lid 2, an external force is applied to press down on the refrigerator lid 2.

[0062] The hinge structure 3 of this embodiment includes a fixed plate 31, a hinge shaft 32, and a hinge arm 33. The fixed plate 31 is disposed at the bottom of the dashboard 5. The hinge arm 33 is U-shaped. One end of the hinge arm 33 is connected to the fixed plate 31 via the hinge shaft 32. The other end of the hinge arm 33 extends from a through hole on the dashboard 5 to the top of the dashboard 5 and is connected to the refrigerator lid 2. The hinge arm 33 can rotate around the hinge shaft 32 to screw into or out of the dashboard 5, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the refrigerator lid 2. The structure is compact, stable, and reliable.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figures 7-10 As shown, the hinge arm 33 includes a plurality of first pin holes 331. The hinge structure 3 also includes a protective sleeve 34 and a pin 35. The protective sleeve 34 is fitted onto the end of the hinge arm 33 away from the hinge axis 32. The protective sleeve 34 is provided with a plurality of second pin holes 341. The second pin holes 341 can correspond to the first pin holes 331. The pin 35 is inserted into the corresponding second pin holes 341 and first pin holes 331 to fix the protective sleeve 34 to the hinge arm 33.

[0064] In some examples, such as Figure 8 and 10 As shown, the hinge arm 33 extends out of the dashboard 5 through a through hole and connects to the refrigerator lid 2. A protective sleeve 34 is fitted onto the end of the hinge arm 33 near the refrigerator lid 2 and is connected to the hinge arm 33 by a pin 35. The length of the pin 35 is greater than the width of the through hole on the dashboard 5, so it cannot pass through the through hole, thus limiting the opening angle of the refrigerator lid 2.

[0065] In this embodiment, by providing a protective sleeve 34 at one end of the hinge arm 33 near the refrigerator cover 2, the exposed part of the hinge arm 33 on the dashboard 5 can be protected and reinforced, preventing the hinge arm 33 from twisting and deforming.

[0066] The dashboard refrigerator provided in this embodiment can be applied to the cabs of various vehicles, including but not limited to various types of buses and special-purpose vehicles. In this embodiment, the refrigerator lid is integrated with the dashboard cover. When passengers and crew members take items from the dashboard refrigerator, they only need to open the refrigerator lid, requiring no additional action, resulting in a better customer experience and a larger usable volume.

[0067] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the aforementioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed without conflict.

[0068] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. The above are only preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A counter-top refrigerator, characterized by, The refrigerator comprises: a refrigerator body located in the console; an opening is formed in the refrigerator body; the opening in the refrigerator body corresponds to the opening in the console; a refrigerator cover connected to the console by a hinge structure; the refrigerator cover can close the opening in the refrigerator body; the refrigerator body comprises: an upper decorative part arranged along the contour of the opening in the refrigerator body; the upper decorative part is folded outward and overlapped on the console; a sealing strip is arranged on the lower surface of the refrigerator cover; the shape of the sealing strip is adapted to the shape of the upper decorative part; when the refrigerator cover closes the opening in the refrigerator body, the sealing strip is pressed against the upper decorative part.

2. The bench refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, a groove is formed in the lower surface of the refrigerator body; the sealing strip is embedded in the groove.

3. The bench refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, the refrigerator cover comprises a top plate, a bottom plate and a reinforcing plate; the top plate and the bottom plate are connected to each other to form a cavity between them; the reinforcing plate is arranged in the cavity.

4. The bench refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, the reinforcing plate comprises a first plate segment, a second plate segment and a transition segment; the transition segment is connected between the first plate segment and the second plate segment; the first plate segment is connected to the bottom plate; the second plate segment is connected to the top plate.

5. The desk-top type ice-cream refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein a locking mechanism is further provided; the locking mechanism comprises: a lock catch arranged on the side of the refrigerator cover away from the hinge structure; a lock cylinder rotatably arranged on the side surface of the console body; one end of the lock cylinder extends above the refrigerator body; a lock tongue arranged on the end of the lock cylinder close to the refrigerator body; a clamping groove is formed in the lock tongue; when the refrigerator cover closes the opening in the refrigerator body, the clamping groove in the lock tongue can be clamped on the lock catch on the refrigerator cover by rotating the lock cylinder, so as to lock the refrigerator cover.

6. The bench ice-making refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, the hinge structure comprises: a fixed plate fixed to the bottom of the console; a hinge shaft arranged on the fixed plate; a hinge arm in the shape of U; one end of the hinge arm is connected to the fixed plate by the hinge shaft; the other end of the hinge arm extends above the console and is connected to the bottom of the refrigerator cover.

7. The bench refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, a plurality of first pin holes are formed in the hinge arm; the hinge structure further comprises: a protective sleeve sleeved on the end of the hinge arm away from the hinge shaft; a plurality of second pin holes are formed in the protective sleeve; the second pin holes correspond to the first pin holes; a pin is inserted into the corresponding second pin hole and first pin hole to fix the protective sleeve on the hinge arm.

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