Refrigerator with water dispenser assembly

Abstract

A refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly comprises a refrigerating chamber and the water dispenser assembly, the water dispenser assembly is arranged in the refrigerating chamber, the refrigerator further comprises an air duct assembly arranged in the refrigerating chamber, the water dispenser assembly comprises a water tank component, the water tank component is arranged at the bottom of the refrigerating chamber, and the water tank component is located in the air duct assembly. According to the refrigerator, the water tank component is arranged at the bottom of the refrigerating chamber, the temperature of the interior and the lowest portion of the refrigerating chamber of the refrigerator is relatively low, and the water tank is arranged at the lowest portion of the refrigerating chamber, so that the temperature of the periphery of the water tank is low, water in the water tank is cooled fast, and when a user uses water frequently, the water in the water tank can be cooled fast; in addition, the water tank component is hidden in the air duct assembly, and the cover plate covers the front of the water tank, the water valve, the first water inlet pipe, the second water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, so that a user cannot see the water tank component, and the problem that a water tank of a traditional refrigerator is arranged between two drawers on the front side of a refrigerating chamber, and the product appearance is affected is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a refrigerator with a water dispenser component. Background Technology

[0002] Most refrigerators with built-in water dispensers on the market today have a water tank inside. Some of these water tanks are located at the back of the refrigerator compartment. Because the water tank is located in a relatively high-temperature area inside the refrigerator compartment, the water inside cools down slowly. When users use water frequently, the water temperature can easily become too high, affecting the user experience.

[0003] Secondly, some water tanks are located between two drawers at the bottom front of the refrigerator compartment. While this solves the problem of excessively high water temperature, the water tank is visible to users when they open the refrigerator door, which affects the product's appearance to some extent and needs to be improved.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigerator with a water dispenser component that is simple in structure, has a fast cooling speed, is aesthetically pleasing, provides a good user experience, and is highly practical, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] A refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly designed for this purpose includes a refrigerator compartment and a water dispenser assembly, wherein the water dispenser assembly is disposed in the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator is characterized in that it further includes an air duct assembly disposed in the refrigerator compartment. The water dispenser assembly includes a water tank component, which is disposed at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment and is located inside the air duct assembly.

[0007] The water tank component includes a water tank, and the air duct component includes an air duct body and a cover plate, with a receiving cavity formed between the air duct body and the cover plate, and the water tank located inside the receiving cavity.

[0008] The water tank components also include a water valve, a first inlet pipe, a second inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe. The inlet end of the water valve is connected to the first inlet pipe, the outlet end of the water valve is connected to the inlet end of the water tank through the second inlet pipe, and the outlet end of the water tank is connected to the outlet pipe. A receiving position is formed between the air duct body, the cover plate, and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment, and the water valve, the first inlet pipe, the second inlet pipe, and the outlet pipe are located within the receiving position.

[0009] The cover plate covers the front of the water tank, water valve, first inlet pipe, second inlet pipe and outlet pipe.

[0010] The main body of the air duct is set on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment, and an air duct plate is set at its bottom. The cover plate includes a frame, and a receiving cavity is formed between the frame and the air duct plate.

[0011] The cover also includes an extension plate extending above the frame, forming a receiving space between the frame, the extension plate, the air duct plate, and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.

[0012] The frame covers the front of the water tank.

[0013] The water dispenser assembly also includes a water outlet, which is located on the side wall of the refrigerator compartment, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water outlet.

[0014] The water dispenser assembly also includes buttons, which are located on the side wall of the refrigerator compartment and are electrically connected to the water valve.

[0015] The main body of the air duct is equipped with buckles, and the cover plate is equipped with buckle holes. The buckles and buckle holes are interlocked to connect the main body of the air duct and the cover plate.

[0016] This refrigerator design places the water tank component at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. Since the temperature at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment is relatively low, and the water tank is located at the very bottom, the temperature around the water tank is also low, allowing the water inside to cool down quickly. This also ensures rapid cooling of the water when the user uses water frequently. Furthermore, the water tank component is hidden inside the air duct assembly, with a cover covering the water tank, water valve, first inlet pipe, second inlet pipe, and outlet pipe. Therefore, the user cannot see the water tank component, optimizing the product's appearance and solving the problem of traditional refrigerators where the water tank is located between the two drawers at the front of the refrigerator compartment, affecting the product's appearance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a refrigerator in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the air duct assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the air duct assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the refrigerator compartment in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the refrigerator compartment in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a refrigerator in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] See Figures 1-6 This refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly includes a refrigerator compartment 1 and a water dispenser assembly 2. The water dispenser assembly 2 is located inside the refrigerator compartment 1. It also includes an air duct assembly 3 located inside the refrigerator compartment 1. The water dispenser assembly 2 includes a water tank component, which is located at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment 1 and inside the air duct assembly 3. By placing the water tank component at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment 1 where the temperature is relatively low, the water inside the water tank is cooled quickly. When the user uses water frequently, the water temperature inside the water tank will drop even faster, improving the user experience.

[0025] The water tank component includes a water tank 4, and the air duct assembly 3 includes an air duct body 5 and a cover plate 6. A receiving cavity 7 is formed between the air duct body 5 and the cover plate 6. The water tank 4 is located in the receiving cavity 7, so that the water tank 4 is hidden inside the air duct assembly 3. Therefore, the user cannot see the water tank 4, which optimizes the appearance of the refrigerator.

[0026] The water tank component also includes a water valve 8, a first inlet pipe 9, a second inlet pipe 10, and an outlet pipe 11. The inlet end of the water valve 8 is connected to the first inlet pipe 9, and the outlet end of the water valve 8 is connected to the inlet end of the water tank 4 through the second inlet pipe 10. The outlet end of the water tank 4 is connected to the outlet pipe 11. The first inlet pipe 9 is connected to an external water source. A receiving position 12 is formed between the air duct body 5, the cover plate 6, and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment 1. The water valve 8, the first inlet pipe 9, the second inlet pipe 10, and the outlet pipe 11 are located in the receiving position 12, which can hide the water valve 8, the first inlet pipe 9, the second inlet pipe 10, and the outlet pipe 11, further optimizing the appearance of the refrigerator.

[0027] The cover plate 6 covers the front of the water tank 4, water valve 8, first water inlet pipe 9, second water inlet pipe 10 and water outlet pipe 11.

[0028] The main body of the air duct 5 is set on the rear wall of the cold storage compartment 1, and the bottom of the air duct plate 22 is provided. The cover plate 6 includes a frame 13, and a receiving cavity 7 is formed between the frame 13 and the air duct plate 22.

[0029] The cover plate 6 also includes an extension plate 14 extending above one end of the frame 13, forming a receiving position 12 between the frame 13, the extension plate 14, the air duct plate 22 and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment 1.

[0030] The frame 13 covers the front of the water tank 4.

[0031] The water dispenser assembly 2 also includes a water outlet 15, which is located on the side wall of the refrigerator compartment 1, and the water outlet pipe 11 is connected to the water outlet 15.

[0032] The water dispenser assembly 2 also includes a button 16, which is located on the side wall of the refrigerator compartment 1. The button 16 is electrically connected to the water valve 8 and is located below the water outlet 15.

[0033] When a user needs to use the water dispenser, the user presses button 16, the water valve 8 opens, and external water enters the water valve 8 through the first water inlet pipe 9, then enters the water tank 4 through the water valve 8 and the second water inlet pipe 10, and then passes through the water tank 4, through the water outlet pipe 11, and reaches the water outlet 15. The user can then fill a cup with water at the water outlet 15.

[0034] An installation box 19 is provided on the outer wall of the refrigerator compartment 1, which connects to the interior of the refrigerator compartment 1. The water outlet 15 and the button 16 are installed on the installation box 19. A through hole 20 is provided on the side of the refrigerator compartment 1, and the water outlet pipe 11 extends out of the refrigerator compartment 1 through the through hole 20. A connector 21 is provided on the installation box 19, which connects to the water outlet 15. The part of the water outlet pipe 11 that extends out of the refrigerator compartment 1 is connected to the connector 21.

[0035] The air duct body 5 is provided with a buckle 17, and the cover plate 6 is provided with a buckle hole 18. The buckle 17 and the buckle hole 18 are interlocked to connect the air duct body 5 and the cover plate 6. The cover plate 6 is fixed to the bottom plate of the refrigerator compartment 1 by screws.

[0036] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly, comprising a refrigerator compartment (1) and a water dispenser assembly (2), the water dispenser assembly (2) being disposed within the refrigerator compartment (1), characterized in that: It also includes an air duct assembly (3) installed in the refrigerator compartment (1), and a water dispenser assembly (2) including a water tank component, which is installed at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment (1) and is located inside the air duct assembly (3).

2. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank component includes a water tank (4), and the air duct component (3) includes an air duct body (5) and a cover plate (6). A receiving cavity (7) is formed between the air duct body (5) and the cover plate (6), and the water tank (4) is located in the receiving cavity (7).

3. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank components also include a water valve (8), a first inlet pipe (9), a second inlet pipe (10), and an outlet pipe (11). The inlet end of the water valve (8) is connected to the first inlet pipe (9), and the outlet end of the water valve (8) is connected to the inlet end of the water tank (4) through the second inlet pipe (10). The outlet end of the water tank (4) is connected to the outlet pipe (11). A receiving position (12) is formed between the air duct body (5), the cover plate (6), and the rear wall of the cold storage compartment (1). The water valve (8), the first inlet pipe (9), the second inlet pipe (10), and the outlet pipe (11) are located in the receiving position (12).

4. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover plate (6) covers the front of the water tank (4), water valve (8), first inlet pipe (9), second inlet pipe (10) and outlet pipe (11).

5. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main body of the air duct (5) is set on the back wall of the cold storage room (1), and the bottom of it is provided with an air duct plate (22). The cover plate (6) includes a frame (13), and a receiving cavity (7) is formed between the frame (13) and the air duct plate (22).

6. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover (6) also includes an extension plate (14) extending above the frame (13), forming a receiving space (12) between the frame (13), the extension plate (14), the air duct plate (22) and the rear wall of the cold storage compartment (1).

7. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The frame (13) covers the front of the water tank (4).

8. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water dispenser assembly (2) also includes a water outlet (15), which is located on the side wall of the refrigerator compartment (1), and the water outlet pipe (11) is connected to the water outlet (15).

9. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water dispenser assembly (2) also includes a button (16), which is located on the side wall of the refrigerator compartment (1) and is electrically connected to the water valve (8).

10. The refrigerator with a water dispenser assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air duct body (5) is provided with a buckle (17), and the cover plate (6) is provided with a buckle hole (18). The buckle (17) and the buckle hole (18) are fastened to each other to connect the air duct body (5) and the cover plate (6).

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