Freezing chamber structure of single-door refrigerator

By incorporating side panels and magnets within the refrigerator body, the problem of items falling during emergency braking of a car is solved, ensuring the safe use of the refrigerator.

CN224121468UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14GUANGDONG INDELB ENTERPRISE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG INDELB ENTERPRISE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

During emergency braking of a car, items in the freezer compartment may impact the door due to inertia, potentially causing the door to open and items to fall from the freezer compartment into other cooling zones, resulting in damage.

Method used

Design a freezer compartment structure for a single-door refrigerator. By setting a side panel inside the refrigerator body, with the side panel facing the door, and setting an extension and magnet on the side panel, the door is prevented from opening under inertial impact. The magnet is used to increase the opening resistance, and the extension blocks the door to prevent items from falling out.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents items from falling out of the freezer compartment during emergency braking of the car, ensuring the safety of using the refrigerator inside the car.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a freezing chamber structure of a single-door refrigerator, which comprises a refrigerator main body with an opening at the front end, a door body is hinged at the opening of the refrigerator main body, a partition plate is arranged in the refrigerator main body, and the inside of the refrigerator main body is divided into a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber by the partition plate. A partition plate is arranged on the inner side wall of the door body, a partition door used for closing a freezing chamber is hinged to the partition plate, side plates are arranged at the two side ends of the inner side wall of the door body and right face the partition door, and gaps exist between the side plates and the partition door. When articles in the freezing chamber collide with the partition door due to inertia, the side plates can prevent the partition door from being opened, the articles are prevented from falling out of the freezing chamber, and use safety of the refrigerator in an automobile can be guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a freezer compartment structure for a single-door refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of society, refrigerators have become one of the standard accessories for cars. However, cars have limited space. Conventional refrigerators have a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment, and are equipped with two independent doors. However, refrigerators with this structure are too large to be suitable for cars. Therefore, single-door refrigerators with freezing and refrigeration functions have appeared on the market.

[0003] For example, patent CN217585016U discloses a partition assembly for a refrigeration unit. The refrigeration unit includes a housing with at least two cooling zones inside, at least one of which is configured as a separate freezer compartment. The partition assembly includes a partition door, which is rotatably connected to the housing via a connector. The rotation axis of the partition door is oriented horizontally, and the partition door opens from top to bottom. The partition door is used to close the freezer compartment.

[0004] The problem with the above technology is that when a car brakes suddenly, items in the freezer compartment may impact the door due to inertia. In severe cases, the door may be opened by the impact of the items, causing them to fall from the freezer compartment into other cooling zones and thus damage them.

[0005] To address these technical problems, a freezer compartment structure for a single-door refrigerator is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a freezer compartment structure for a single-door refrigerator, in which the side panel can prevent items inside the freezer compartment from knocking the door open during emergency braking of a car.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the problem is: a freezer compartment structure for a single-door refrigerator, including a refrigerator body with an opening at the front end, a door hinged to the opening of the refrigerator body, a partition provided inside the refrigerator body, the partition dividing the interior of the refrigerator body into a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment, a door for closing the freezer compartment hinged to the partition, and side plates provided on both ends of the inner side wall of the door, the side plates facing the door.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the side panel is provided with an extension protruding into the refrigerator body, the extension is directly opposite the door, and there is a gap between the extension and the door.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the lower end of the partition door is hinged to the front end of the partition plate, the top of the freezer compartment is provided with a step, and a magnet is provided at the outer end of the step, the magnet being attracted to the top of the partition door.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a protrusion is provided on the outer side wall at the lower end of the partition door. When the partition door is opened, the protrusion can abut against the top edge of the partition, and the partition door is parallel to the partition.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a handle is provided on the front end of the upper part of the partition door.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a bottom plate is provided between the side plates at both ends of the door body, and a shelf is formed between the bottom plate, the side plates and the inner side wall of the door body.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a baffle is also included, wherein the left and right ends of the baffle are respectively connected to the side plates at both ends of the door body, and the baffle is located above the bottom plate.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a locking block is provided on the inner end of the side plate, and mounting blocks are provided on both the left and right ends of the baffle. A slot is provided on the outer end of the mounting block, and the slot engages with the locking block.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a sliding groove is provided along the length direction of the baffle, the sliding groove is located at the inner end of the baffle, and a limit block is slidably connected on the baffle.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the number of shelves is two, and the two shelves are arranged vertically on the inner side of the door.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: when the door is closed, since the side panel inside the door faces the partition door, during emergency braking of the car, when the items in the freezer compartment impact the partition door due to inertia, the side panel can block the partition door from opening, preventing the items from falling out of the freezer compartment, thus ensuring the safety of using the refrigerator in the car. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2A magnified view of part A;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the partition door of this utility model in the open state;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part B;

[0024] Figure 6 The structure of the door body of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 7 The structure of the door body of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the baffle of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Refrigerator body, 11-Freezer compartment, 12-Refrigerator compartment, 121-Step, 13-Magnet, 2-Door, 21-Side panel, 211-Extension, 212-Clamping block, 22-Bottom plate, 23-Shelf, 24-Baffle, 241-Slide groove, 25-Mounting block, 251-Clamping groove, 26-Limiting block, 3-Shelf, 4-Door, 41-Protrusion, 42-Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 8 A freezer compartment structure for a single-door refrigerator includes a refrigerator body 1 with an opening at the front end, a door 2 hinged to the opening of the refrigerator body 1, a partition 3 provided inside the refrigerator body 1, the partition 3 dividing the interior of the refrigerator body 1 into a freezer compartment 11 and a refrigerator compartment 12, a door 4 for closing the freezer compartment 11 hinged to the partition 3, and side plates 21 provided on both sides of the inner side wall of the door 2, with the side plates 21 facing the door 4.

[0033] When the door 2 is closed, since the side panel 21 on the inside of the door 2 is directly opposite the partition door 4, when the car brakes suddenly, the side panel 21 can block the partition door 4 from opening due to inertia and prevent the items from falling out of the freezer compartment 11, thus ensuring the safety of the refrigerator in the car.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the side panel 21 is provided with an extension 211 protruding into the refrigerator body 1. The extension 211 is directly opposite the door 4, and there is a gap between the extension 211 and the door 4. The extension 211 can reduce the distance between the side panel 21 and the door 4, so that the side panel 21 can better play a blocking role.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the partition door 4 is hinged to the front end of the partition plate 3. A step 121 is provided on the top of the freezer compartment 11, and a magnet 13 is provided on the outer end of the step 121. The magnet 13 is attracted to the top of the partition door 4. By being attracted to the partition door 4 by the magnet 13, the opening resistance can be increased. When the partition door 4 is opened by an item in the freezer compartment 11, the extension 211 can block the partition door 4. At this time, the magnet 13 can attract the partition door 4 again to prevent the partition door 4 from opening.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, a protrusion 41 is provided on the outer side wall at the lower end of the partition door 4. When the partition door 4 is opened, the protrusion 41 can abut against the top edge of the partition 3. When the partition door 4 is opened, it will be parallel to the partition 3, which can prevent items from tilting when placed on the partition 3.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, a handle 42 is provided on the front side of the upper part of the partition door 4 to facilitate opening.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, a bottom plate 22 is provided between the side plates 21 at both ends of the door body 2, and a shelf 23 is formed between the bottom plate 22, the side plates 21 and the inner sidewall of the door body 2.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, a baffle 24 is also included. The left and right ends of the baffle 24 are connected to the side plates 21 on both sides of the door body 2, respectively. The baffle 24 is located above the bottom plate 22 and can prevent items from falling off the shelf 23.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, in order to facilitate the installation of the baffle 24, a locking block 212 is provided on the inner end of the side plate 21, and mounting blocks 25 are provided on both the left and right ends of the baffle 24. A slot 251 is provided on the outer end of the mounting block 25, and the slot 251 engages with the locking block 212.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, a slide groove 241 is provided along the length of the baffle 24. The slide groove 241 is located at the inner end of the baffle 24. A limit block 26 is slidably connected on the baffle 24. By adjusting the limit block 26, the items on the shelf 23 can be limited.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, there are two shelves 23, which are arranged vertically on the inner side of the door 2.

[0043] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A freezer compartment structure for a single-door refrigerator, characterized in that: The refrigerator body (1) includes a front opening. A door (2) is hinged to the opening of the refrigerator body (1). A partition (3) is provided inside the refrigerator body (1). The partition (3) divides the interior of the refrigerator body (1) into a freezer compartment (11) and a refrigerator compartment (12). A door (4) for closing the freezer compartment (11) is hinged to the partition (3). Side plates (21) are provided on both sides of the inner side wall of the door (2). The side plates (21) face the door (4).

2. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The side panel (21) is provided with an extension (211) protruding into the refrigerator body (1), the extension (211) is directly opposite the partition door (4), and there is a gap between the extension (211) and the partition door (4).

3. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the partition door (4) is hinged to the front end of the partition plate (3). The top of the freezer compartment (11) is provided with a step (121). A magnet (13) is provided on the outer end of the step (121). The magnet (13) is attracted to the top of the partition door (4).

4. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A protrusion (41) is provided on the outer side wall at the lower end of the partition (4). When the partition (4) is opened, the protrusion (41) can abut against the top edge of the partition (3). The partition (4) is parallel to the partition (3).

5. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper front end of the partition door (4) is provided with a handle (42).

6. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A base plate (22) is provided between the side plates (21) at both ends of the door (2), and a shelf (23) is formed between the base plate (22), the side plates (21) and the inner wall of the door (2).

7. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a baffle (24), the left and right ends of which are connected to the side plates (21) at both ends of the door body (2), and the baffle (24) is located above the bottom plate (22).

8. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The inner end of the side plate (21) is provided with a locking block (212), and the left and right ends of the baffle (24) are provided with mounting blocks (25). The outer end of the mounting block (25) is provided with a slot (251), and the slot (251) engages with the locking block (212).

9. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A groove (241) is provided along the length of the baffle (24), the groove (241) is located at the inner end of the baffle (24), and a limit block (26) is slidably connected on the baffle (24).

10. The freezer compartment structure of a single-door refrigerator as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the shelves (23) is 2, and the 2 shelves (23) are arranged vertically on the inner side of the door (2).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Partition door assembly for refrigeration unit

    CN217585016U