Integrated refrigerator air return pipe assembly
By designing an integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly, the problem of requiring professional repair when the return pipe of a traditional refrigerator is damaged is solved. This enables the refrigerator to start and stop instantly and replace easily when the return pipe is damaged, thus improving the user experience and food preservation effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
When the return pipe of a traditional refrigerator is damaged, it requires professional repair, which can cause the refrigerator to stop, affect food preservation, and reduce the user experience.
The design incorporates an integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly, which includes an inlet, an outlet, and a return pipe. The individual return pipe can be started or stopped via a valve, and the return pipe connection structure can be easily replaced.
When the return gas component is damaged, there is no need for lengthy repairs, keeping the refrigerator working normally, extending the food preservation period, improving the user experience, and simplifying the replacement of the return gas pipe.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of refrigerator accessories technology, specifically relating to an integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly. Background Technology
[0002] As an indispensable appliance in modern homes and businesses, the performance of a refrigerator's refrigeration system directly affects its usability and energy consumption. The return pipe, a key component of the refrigerator's refrigeration system, plays a crucial role in transporting the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas from the evaporator back to the compressor.
[0003] In a refrigerator's refrigeration system, the return gas pipe is closely connected to components such as the evaporator and compressor, forming a closed refrigeration cycle. The refrigerant absorbs heat in the evaporator, becoming a low-temperature, low-pressure gas, and then flows back to the compressor through the return gas pipe. The compressor compresses the gas and delivers it to the condenser to release heat. Therefore, the heat exchange efficiency of the return gas pipe directly affects the refrigerant's circulation speed and cooling effect. Traditional return gas pipes have a drawback: if the return gas pipe is damaged, the refrigerator can only function normally after a professional repairman has completed all repairs. During the period before repair, the refrigerator must be powered off and stop working. Therefore, during this time, food inside the refrigerator will spoil, shortening its shelf life and reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly, comprising an inlet component and an outlet component, wherein two return components are installed between the inlet component and the outlet component, and the inlet component includes one inlet end and two outlet ends, the outlet component includes one outlet end and two inlet ends, the return components are installed between the outlet end of the inlet component and the inlet end of the outlet component, each of the two outlet ends of the inlet component is equipped with a first valve, and each of the two inlet ends of the outlet component is equipped with a second valve.
[0006] Preferably, the air intake component includes an air intake tee, and the two first valves are respectively installed on the two air outlet ends of the air intake tee.
[0007] Preferably, the air outlet component includes an air outlet tee, and two second valves are respectively installed on the two air outlet ends of the air outlet tee.
[0008] Preferably, the air return component includes an air return pipe, and both free ends of the air return pipe are fixedly connected to connectors.
[0009] Preferably, both air outlet ends of the air inlet tee are screwed together with a first connecting ring that matches the connector, and both air inlet ends of the air outlet tee are screwed together with a second connecting ring that matches the connector.
[0010] Preferably, a second sealing ring is provided inside the second connecting ring, and a first sealing ring is provided inside the first connecting ring.
[0011] Preferably, the device further includes a support for supporting the air inlet and air outlet components. Two first fixing brackets and two second fixing brackets are fixedly connected to one side of the support. The air inlet tee is fixed between the two first fixing brackets, and the air outlet tee is fixed between the two second fixing brackets.
[0012] Preferably, the support member includes a base plate, and a support plate is fixedly connected to the side of the base plate away from the first fixing frame, and the support plate has a through hole.
[0013] Preferably, a through slot is formed on the substrate, the through slot is located between the first fixing frame and the second fixing frame, and two first side plates and two second side plates are fixedly connected to one side of the substrate, with the through slot located between the two first side plates.
[0014] Preferably, it further includes a connector, the connector including a rotating rod, two rotating rods being rotatably connected between two first side plates and two first fixing frames respectively, a base block being fixedly connected to the rotating rod, side rods being fixedly connected to both sides of the base block, a sleeve being fixedly connected to the free end of the side rod, a screw being screwed onto the sleeve, and the sleeve being recessed to form a cavity for inserting a return air pipe.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] (1) This utility model sets up an air inlet and an air outlet, and connects the air inlet and the air outlet to the return air component. If one of the return air components is damaged, simply close the corresponding first and second valves on the air inlet and the air outlet, and open the corresponding first and second valves on the other return air component to make the device work normally without waiting for a long maintenance time. This allows the device to work without being powered off during non-maintenance periods, preventing food inside the refrigerator from spoiling and extending the food's shelf life, thus improving the user experience.
[0017] (2) This utility model drives the sleeve to rotate by setting a rotating rod, a base block and a side rod. The sleeve is connected to the return air pipe and the screw abuts against the sleeve. When the personnel need to replace the sleeve, they only need to rotate the sleeve so that the return air pipe rotates between the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring, making the return air pipe easy to replace, reducing the difficulty of replacing the return air pipe and improving the efficiency of replacing the return air pipe. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the perspective views of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the support component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the return air pipe of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the connector of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the gas outlet component of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the air intake component of this utility model;
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Support component; 11. Base plate; 12. Support plate; 13. Through hole; 14. Through groove; 15. First fixing frame; 16. Second fixing frame; 17. First side plate; 18. Second side plate; 2. Air inlet component; 21. Air inlet tee; 22. First valve; 23. First connecting ring; 24. First sealing ring; 3. Air outlet component; 31. Air outlet tee; 32. Second valve; 33. Second connecting ring; 34. Second sealing ring; 4. Connector; 41. Rotating rod; 42. Base block; 43. Side rod; 44. Sleeve; 45. Screw; 5. Air return component; 51. Air return pipe; 52. Connector. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Please see Figures 1-7 As shown, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0028] An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly includes an inlet component 2 and an outlet component 3. Two return components 5 are installed between the inlet component 2 and the outlet component 3. The inlet component 2 includes one inlet end and two outlet ends, and the outlet component 3 includes one outlet end and two inlet ends. The return components 5 are installed between the outlet end of the inlet component 2 and the inlet end of the outlet component 3. A first valve 22 is installed on each of the two outlet ends of the inlet component 2, and a second valve 32 is installed on each of the two inlet ends of the outlet component 3.
[0029] Through the above technical solution, the air inlet component 2 and the air outlet component 3 are fixedly connected to the refrigerator. After the air inlet component 2 and the air outlet component 3 are fixed, two return air components 5 are installed between the air inlet component 2 and the air outlet component 3. Then, the air inlet component 2 and the air outlet component 3 are connected to the refrigerator's refrigeration system. One first valve 22 on the air outlet end of the air inlet component 2 is opened, and the other first valve 22 is closed. One second valve 32 on the air inlet end of the air outlet component 3 is opened, and the other second valve 32 is closed. This allows gas to flow along the air inlet component 2, one of the return air components 5, and the air outlet component 3. If the return air component 5 is damaged, the first valve 22 and the second valve 32 corresponding to the return air component 5 are closed, and the first valve 22 and the second valve 32 corresponding to the other return air component 5 are opened, allowing gas to flow along the other return air component 5. This eliminates the need for users to wait a long time for repairs and prevents food inside the refrigerator from spoiling.
[0030] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the aforementioned air intake 2, as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 As shown, the air intake component 2 includes an air intake tee 21, and two first valves 22 are respectively installed on the two air outlet ends of the air intake tee 21.
[0031] In this embodiment, two return air components 5 are connected through the intake tee 21. When it is necessary to connect one of the return air components 5 to the intake tee 21, the corresponding first valve 22 on the intake tee 21 is opened.
[0032] Furthermore, in this utility model, regarding the aforementioned air outlet 3, as... Figures 1-2 , Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet component 3 includes an air outlet tee 31, and two second valves 32 are respectively installed on the two air outlet ends of the air outlet tee 31.
[0033] In this embodiment, two return air components 5 are connected through the air outlet tee 31. When it is necessary to connect one of the return air components 5 to the air outlet tee 31, the corresponding second valve 32 on the air outlet tee 31 is opened.
[0034] Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned return air component 5, such as Figures 1-2 and Figure 3As shown, the air return component 5 includes an air return pipe 51, and both free ends of the air return pipe 51 are fixedly connected to connectors 52.
[0035] To facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the return air pipe 51, in this utility model, as follows: Figures 1-2 , Figures 6-7 As shown, both air outlet ends of the air inlet tee 21 are screwed together with a first connecting ring 23 that matches the connector 52, and both air inlet ends of the air outlet tee 31 are screwed together with a second connecting ring 33 that matches the connector 52.
[0036] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to connect the return air pipe 51 to the outlet tee 31 and the inlet tee 21, the return air pipe 51 is placed between the outlet tee 31 and the inlet tee 21, and the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33 are screwed together with the connector 52, thereby fixing the return air pipe 51 between the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33.
[0037] Furthermore, after the second connecting ring 33 is connected to the return air pipe 51, a second sealing ring 34 is provided inside the second connecting ring 33 to increase the sealing between the second connecting ring 33 and the return air pipe 51. When the first connecting ring 23 is connected to the return air pipe 51, a first sealing ring 24 is provided inside the first connecting ring 23 to increase the sealing between the first connecting ring 23 and the return air pipe 51. When the return air pipe 51 is fixed between the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33, the sealing between the return air pipe 51 and the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33 is increased through the cooperation of the first sealing ring 24 and the second sealing ring 34.
[0038] Furthermore, in this utility model, in order to support the air inlet component 2 and the air outlet component 3, such as... Figures 1-3 As shown, the component also includes a support member 1 for supporting the air intake 2 and the air outlet 3. Two first fixing brackets 15 and two second fixing brackets 16 are fixedly connected to one side of the support member 1. The air intake tee 21 is fixed between the two first fixing brackets 15, and the air outlet tee 31 is fixed between the two second fixing brackets 16.
[0039] In this embodiment, the first fixed frame 15 and the two second fixed frames 16 are supported by the support member 1, and the air inlet 2 and the air outlet 3 are supported by the first fixed frame 15 and the two second fixed frames 16 respectively, so that the device is more stable when it is working.
[0040] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the aforementioned support member 1, as... Figures 1-3 As shown, the support member 1 includes a base plate 11, and a support plate 12 is fixedly connected to the side of the base plate 11 away from the first fixing frame 15. A through hole 13 is provided on the support plate 12.
[0041] In this embodiment, the substrate 11 is placed at the desired location, and the through hole 13 on the support plate 12 is aligned with the screw hole on the refrigerator. Then, the bolt is inserted into the through hole 13 and rotated to fix the support plate 12 and the substrate 11.
[0042] A through slot 14 is provided on the substrate 11. The through slot 14 is located between the first fixing frame 15 and the second fixing frame 16. Two first side plates 17 and two second side plates 18 are fixedly connected to one side of the substrate 11. The through slot 14 is located between the two first side plates 17.
[0043] Furthermore, to facilitate personnel replacement of the return air pipe 51, such as... Figures 1-2 , Figure 5 As shown, the component also includes a connector 4, which includes a rotating rod 41. The two rotating rods 41 are rotatably connected between the two first side plates 17 and between the two first fixing frames 15, respectively. A base block 42 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 41. Side rods 43 are fixedly connected to both sides of the base block 42. A sleeve 44 is fixedly connected to the free end of the side rod 43. A screw 45 is screwed onto the sleeve 44, and the sleeve 44 is recessed to form a cavity for the insertion of the return air pipe 51.
[0044] In this embodiment, after the device is fixed, the spare return air pipe 51 is inserted into the sleeve 44, and then the screw 45 is rotated so that the screw 45 abuts against the return air pipe 51 inserted into the sleeve 44, thereby fixing the return air pipe 51. When personnel need to replace the return air pipe 51, the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33 are rotated to separate the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33 from the connector 52. The rotating rod 41 is rotated so that the rotating rod 41 drives the base block 42, the side rod 43 and the sleeve 44 to rotate, thereby driving the intact return air pipe 51 to rotate between the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33. Then the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33 are screwed into the connector 52 on the intact return air pipe 51 to complete the replacement of the first connecting ring 23 and the second connecting ring 33.
[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly, characterized in that: It includes an air inlet (2) and an air outlet (3), with two return air components (5) installed between the air inlet (2) and the air outlet (3). The air inlet (2) includes one air inlet end and two air outlet ends, and the air outlet (3) includes one air outlet end and two air inlet ends. The return air components (5) are installed between the air outlet end of the air inlet (2) and the air inlet end of the air outlet (3). The two air outlet ends on the air inlet (2) are each equipped with a first valve (22), and the two air inlet ends on the air outlet (3) are each equipped with a second valve (32).
2. The integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air intake component (2) includes an air intake tee (21), and two first valves (22) are respectively installed on the two air outlet ends of the air intake tee (21).
3. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air outlet component (3) includes an air outlet tee (31), and two second valves (32) are respectively installed on the two air outlet ends of the air outlet tee (31).
4. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The return air component (5) includes a return air pipe (51), and both free ends of the return air pipe (51) are fixedly connected to connectors (52).
5. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air intake component (2) includes an air intake tee (21), and the air outlet component (3) includes an air outlet tee (31). The two air outlet ends of the air intake tee (21) are screwed together with a first connecting ring (23) that matches the connector (52), and the two air inlet ends of the air outlet tee (31) are screwed together with a second connecting ring (33) that matches the connector (52).
6. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second connecting ring (33) is provided with a second sealing ring (34), and the first connecting ring (23) is provided with a first sealing ring (24).
7. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a support member (1) for supporting the air intake (2) and the air outlet (3). Two first fixing brackets (15) and two second fixing brackets (16) are fixedly connected to one side of the support member (1). The air intake tee (21) is fixed between the two first fixing brackets (15), and the air outlet tee (31) is fixed between the two second fixing brackets (16).
8. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support member (1) includes a base plate (11), and a support plate (12) is fixedly connected to the side of the base plate (11) away from the first fixing frame (15). A through hole (13) is provided on the support plate (12).
9. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: A through slot (14) is provided on the substrate (11). The through slot (14) is located between the first fixing frame (15) and the second fixing frame (16). Two first side plates (17) and two second side plates (18) are fixedly connected to one side of the substrate (11). The through slot (14) is located between the two first side plates (17).
10. An integrated refrigerator return pipe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a connector (4), which includes a rotating rod (41). The two rotating rods (41) are rotatably connected between the two first side plates (17) and between the two first fixing frames (15). A base block (42) is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (41). Side rods (43) are fixedly connected to both sides of the base block (42). A sleeve (44) is fixedly connected to the free end of the side rod (43). A screw (45) is screwed onto the sleeve (44), and the sleeve (44) is recessed to form a cavity for the insertion of the return air pipe (51).