Drawer assembly and refrigerator
By employing magnetic connections and limiting components in the refrigerator drawers, the problem of inconvenient shelf assembly is solved, enabling flexible shelf placement and improved stability, thereby enhancing the space utilization and aesthetics of the drawers.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HISENSE(SHANDONG)REFRIGERATOR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing refrigerator drawer divider assembly structure is not streamlined enough, and the divider disassembly and assembly operations are not simple enough.
The design employs magnetic connection and limiting components, allowing the partition to be installed horizontally or vertically inside the drawer body. It connects to the inner wall of the drawer body through magnetic attraction and is further secured by limiting components, enabling easy assembly and disassembly.
It improves the structural stability and ease of operation between the partition and the drawer body, increases the load-bearing capacity of the partition, and does not occupy the internal space of the drawer, thus improving space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a drawer assembly and a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Drawers are a common feature in refrigerators, primarily used for refrigerating and storing food or other items. To prevent different foods stored in the same drawer from mixing odors, dividers are usually installed within the drawer to separate different foods.
[0003] Most existing refrigerator drawer dividers use a design that adds positioning ribs to the drawer, inserting the divider into the slots of the positioning ribs to ensure the stability of the divider structure. Although this structure can divide the drawer, it requires additional ribs to be added to the side panel of the drawer, increasing the thickness of the side panel, and the ribs also take up internal volume of the drawer. In addition, when removing or installing the divider, it is necessary to pull the divider out of the slot and then insert it again, which is not convenient. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a drawer assembly and a refrigerator, which aims to solve the problems that the existing refrigerator shelf and drawer assembly structure is not simple enough and the shelf disassembly and assembly operation is not convenient enough.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:
[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a drawer assembly, including a drawer body with a receiving space formed therein, two opposing inner walls of the drawer body respectively provided with first connectors, the first connectors extending horizontally; a partition disposed within the receiving space; connecting fittings provided on both sides of the partition; the connecting fittings being used to magnetically connect with the first connectors so that the partition can be horizontally disposed within the receiving space; a limiting member disposed on the horizontally arranged partition, the limiting member having a snap-fit portion; and a snap-fit portion on the inner wall of the drawer body for snapping with the snap-fit portion.
[0007] In some embodiments, the drawer body is provided with two opposing inner walls, each with a second connector extending vertically. The second connector is used to magnetically connect with the connecting mating member so that the partition can be erected in the accommodating space.
[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting member includes a fixing portion disposed on the partition and a snap-fit portion disposed on the fixing portion, the snap-fit portion being elastic and having a snap-fit head; the snap-fit mating portion includes a slot disposed on the inner wall of the drawer body, the snap-fit head being used to snap into the slot.
[0009] In some embodiments, a plug-in portion is provided on one side of the partition, and the fixing portion is configured to plug into the plug-in portion along the length direction of the partition.
[0010] In some embodiments, the partition can be telescopically adjusted to change its length.
[0011] In some embodiments, the partition includes a partition sleeve, a partition core movably disposed within the partition sleeve, and a locking assembly for limiting the movement of the partition core and the partition sleeve.
[0012] In some embodiments, the locking assembly includes a pressure switch rotatably disposed on the side of the partition sleeve and a pressure block disposed between the pressure switch and the partition core; the locking switch rotates and presses the pressure block to press the pressure block against the partition core.
[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting parts are magnetic, and both the first and second connecting parts are elongated metal bodies.
[0014] In some embodiments, the connecting components are magnetic, and both the first and second connecting components are elongated magnetic materials.
[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting parts are made of metal, and both the first and second connecting parts are made of elongated magnetic materials.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first connector is embedded in the side panels on the left and right sides of the drawer body; the second connector is embedded in the side panels on the left and right sides of the drawer body.
[0017] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator, including a refrigerator liner and the aforementioned drawer assembly disposed within the refrigerator liner.
[0018] The beneficial effects of the refrigerator and defrosting control method of this application are as follows: the partition can be horizontally installed in the drawer body and is limited and connected to the inner wall of the drawer body by the magnetic attraction between the connecting fitting and the first connecting part; making the assembly or disassembly of the partition and the drawer body very simple and convenient, and the user can selectively install the partition in the drawer body according to the usage needs; in addition, the partition is further engaged with the drawer body by the limiting part, which can enhance the structural stability between the partition and the drawer body, making the partition more stable and increasing the load-bearing capacity of the partition. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application; wherein, the partition is horizontally disposed within the receiving space;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the drawer body and partition of a drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0023] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the partition and limiting member cooperating according to an embodiment of this application;
[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal section of a partition provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a drawer assembly provided in an embodiment of this application; wherein, a partition is vertically disposed within the receiving space;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly of the drawer body and the handle cover according to an embodiment of this application.
[0027] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:
[0028] 100. Drawer assembly;
[0029] 1. Drawer body; 101. Snap-fit part; 10. Storage space;
[0030] 2. Partition; 201. Partition sleeve; 202. Partition core; 203. Locking assembly;
[0031] 3. Limiting component; 301. Snap-fit part; 302. Fixing part;
[0032] 4. First connector; 5. Connecting mating part; 6. Clip; 7. Slot;
[0033] 8. Insertion part; 801. Mounting groove; 802. Embedded groove; 9. Second connector;
[0034] 11. Pressure switch; 12. Control handle; 13. Insert strip; 14. Handle cover; 15. Pressure block. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0037] 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 application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0039] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0040] For ease of description, unless otherwise specified, the directions of up, down, left, right, front, and back in this article are based on the state of the refrigerator when it is in use. The refrigerator door is the front, the opposite direction is the back, and the vertical direction is the up and down direction.
[0041] Currently, most refrigerator drawer dividers use a design with positioning ribs on the drawer. The divider is inserted into the slot of the positioning rib to ensure the stability of the divider structure. Although this structure can divide the drawer, it requires additional ribs to be set on the side panel of the drawer, increasing the thickness of the side panel, and the ribs also take up internal volume of the drawer. In addition, when removing and installing the divider, it is necessary to pull the divider out of the slot and then insert it again, which is not convenient.
[0042] Based on this, in order to solve the above problems, this application designs a drawer assembly in which the partition can be horizontally set in the drawer body and is limited and connected to the inner wall of the drawer body by the magnetic attraction between the connecting fitting and the first connecting part; making the assembly or disassembly of the partition and the drawer body very simple and convenient, and users can selectively set the partition in the drawer body according to their needs; furthermore, the partition is further engaged with the drawer body by the limiting part, which can enhance the structural stability between the partition and the drawer body, making the partition more stable and increasing the load-bearing capacity of the partition.
[0043] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application provides a drawer assembly 100, including a drawer body 1, a partition 2, and a limiting member 3. The drawer body 1 has a receiving space 10, and two opposing inner walls of the drawer body 1 are respectively provided with first connecting members 4, which extend horizontally. The partition 2 is disposed in the receiving space 10. Connecting fitting members 5 are respectively provided on both sides of the partition 2. The connecting fitting members 5 are used to magnetically connect with the first connecting members 4 so that the partition 2 can be horizontally disposed in the receiving space 10. The limiting member 3 is disposed on the horizontally arranged partition 2 and has a snap-fit portion 301. The inner wall of the drawer body 1 is provided with a snap-fit portion 101 for snapping with the snap-fit portion 301.
[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, the partition 2 can be horizontally arranged within the accommodating space 10 of the drawer body 1. The first connecting member 4 extends horizontally, aligning the side edge of the partition 2 with the first connecting member 4 on the inner wall of the drawer body 1. The connecting fitting 5 on the side end of the partition 2 will generate a magnetic attraction with the first connecting member 4, thereby confining the partition 2 within the accommodating space 10 of the drawer body 1. The partition 2 divides the accommodating space 10 into upper and lower layers, achieving space division and improving space utilization. Understandably, the partition 2 is connected to the inner wall of the drawer body 1 by magnetic attraction, making the assembly or disassembly of the partition 2 and the drawer body 1 very simple and convenient. Users can selectively install the partition 2 inside the drawer body 1 according to their needs.
[0045] For example, the first connector 4 is a strip-shaped metal body, and the connecting mating part 5 is a magnetic body; or, the first connector 4 is a strip-shaped magnetic body, and the connecting mating part 5 is a magnetic body corresponding to the first connector 4; or, the first connector 4 is a strip-shaped magnetic body, and the connecting mating part 5 is a metal body; the embodiments of this application do not specifically limit this, as long as the first connector 4 and the connecting mating part 5 can be magnetically connected.
[0046] When the partition 2 is horizontally positioned within the accommodating space 10, a limiting member 3 is further provided on the partition 2. The snap-fit portion 301 on the limiting member 3 can snap into the snap-fit mating portion 101 on the inner wall of the drawer body 1. In addition to being magnetically connected to the drawer body 1, the partition 2 is further snapped into the drawer body 1 by the limiting member 3, which can enhance the structural stability between the partition 2 and the drawer body 1, making the partition 2 more stable and increasing its load-bearing capacity.
[0047] The drawer assembly 100 of this application does not require ribs on the drawer body 1 as in existing drawers, thus making the drawer body 1 in the above embodiments of this application simpler and more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, when assembling the partition 2 with the drawer body 1, the user does not need to deliberately find a fixed position during use; they can simply move the partition 2 to a magnetically activated position, making it more convenient to use.
[0048] Understandably, the first connector 4 can be respectively provided on the two inner walls on the left and right sides of the drawer body 1; or, the first connector 4 can also be provided on the two inner walls on the front and rear sides of the drawer body 1. Moreover, one first connector 4 can be provided on a single inner wall; or multiple first connectors 4 spaced apart can be provided on a single inner wall, so as to allow the partition 2 to be horizontally provided at different positions inside the drawer body 1.
[0049] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, the drawer body 1 is provided with two opposing inner walls, and the second connectors 9 are arranged in a vertical direction. The second connectors 9 are used to magnetically connect with the connecting mating parts 5 so that the partition 2 can be erected in the accommodating space 10.
[0050] Specifically, by setting a vertical second connector 9 on the inner wall of the drawer body 1, the partition 2 is vertically installed inside the drawer body 1, and the side edge of the partition 2 is aligned with the second connector 9 on the inner wall of the drawer body 1. The connecting fitting 5 on the side end of the partition 2 can generate a magnetic attraction with the first connector 4, thus making the partition 2 stably upright inside the drawer body 1. The partition 2 divides the accommodating space 10 in the horizontal direction, improving the space utilization rate.
[0051] For example, the first connector 4 can be respectively disposed on the two inner walls on the left and right sides of the drawer body 1; or, the first connector 4 can also be disposed on the two inner walls on the front and rear sides of the drawer body 1.
[0052] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, a plurality of first connectors 4 are provided on a single inner wall at intervals, so that the partition 2 can be erected in different positions inside the drawer body 1, and can make diverse spatial divisions within the accommodating space 10.
[0053] In some embodiments, the second connector 9 is a strip-shaped metal body, and the connecting mating part 5 is a magnetic body; or, the second connector 9 is a strip-shaped magnetic body, and the connecting mating part 5 is a magnetic body corresponding to the second connector 9; or, the second connector 9 is a strip-shaped magnetic body, and the connecting mating part 5 is a metal body; all of these can achieve magnetic engagement between the second connector 9 and the connecting mating part 5.
[0054] In some embodiments, the first connector 4 and the second connector 9 are both embedded in the two side panels on the left and right sides of the drawer body 1, which can reduce the space occupied by the first connector 4 and the second connector 9 in the accommodating cavity 10 and simplify the internal structure of the drawer body 1.
[0055] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 The connecting component 5 can be a block structure, with multiple spaced connecting components 5 on the side end of the partition 2. Each connecting component 5 can be magnetically connected to the first connecting component 4 and the second connecting component 9. Alternatively, a single elongated connecting component 5 can be provided on the side end of the partition 2, which can be directly aligned and attracted to the first connecting component 4 or the second connecting component 9.
[0056] By adopting the above technical solution, the partition 2 can be installed horizontally or vertically inside the drawer body 1, and can be selectively set according to the user's needs, making the partition 2 very flexible and versatile.
[0057] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the limiting member 3 includes a fixing part 302 provided on the partition 2 and a snap-fit part 301 provided on the fixing part 302. The snap-fit part 301 is elastic and has a snap-fit head 6. The snap-fit mating part 101 includes a snap-fit groove 7 provided on the inner wall of the drawer body 1. The snap-fit head 6 is used to snap into the snap-fit groove 7.
[0058] Specifically, the limiting member 3 is made of a material with high plasticity, which allows the snap-fit part 301 to elastically deflect relative to the fixed part 302 on both sides along the length of the partition 2. When the partition 2 is assembled with the drawer body 1, the snap-fit part 301 elastically contracts toward the inside of the drawer body 1. After the connecting fitting 5 on the side of the partition 2 is magnetically connected to the first connecting part 4 on the inner wall of the drawer body 1, the elastic part 301 is released to rebound. The snap head 6 on the elastic part 301 will automatically snap into the slot 7 on the inner wall of the drawer body 1, effectively providing support for the partition 2, thereby improving the structural stability of the partition 2 and making the partition 2 have a better load-bearing capacity.
[0059] refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments, a plug-in portion 8 is provided on one side of the partition 2, and the fixing portion 302 is configured to plug into the plug-in portion 8 along the length direction of the partition 2.
[0060] The limiting member 3 is detachably connected to the partition 2, meaning the limiting member 3 can be separated from the partition 2. Understandably, when the partition 2 is horizontally positioned inside the drawer body 1, it serves as a load-bearing element. Therefore, the limiting member 3, which engages with the drawer body 1, enhances the structural stability between the partition 2 and the drawer body 1, increasing the load-bearing capacity of the partition 2. When the partition 2 is vertically positioned inside the drawer body 1, it functions as a divider and does not bear weight. The limiting member 3 can then be separated from the partition 2, and the partition 2 is only connected to the inner wall of the drawer body 1 by magnetic attraction. This simplifies the structure of the partition 2, making the interior of the drawer body 1 more streamlined and aesthetically pleasing.
[0061] refer to Figure 4 Specifically, the insertion part 8 includes a mounting groove 801 and strip-shaped recesses 802 formed on both sides of the mounting groove 801; the top of the fixing part 302 has two inserts 13 on each side; the fixing part 302 is disposed in the mounting groove 801, and the inserts 13 on both sides of the fixing part 302 can be embedded in the recesses 802 along the length direction of the partition 2, thereby making the fixing part 302 stably inserted into the mounting groove 801.
[0062] refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the partition 2 can be telescopically adjusted to change its length.
[0063] In one example, when the partition 2 is vertically installed inside the drawer body 1, both sides of the partition 2 can contact the inner wall of the drawer body 1, thereby dividing the accommodating space 10 into two separate spaces.
[0064] In another example, by shortening the length of the partition 2, the partition 2 can also contact the inner wall of the drawer body 1 on only one side, thereby dividing the partial space of the accommodating space 10; the length of the partition 2 can be freely extended and retracted according to the user's storage needs, making the storage of the drawer body 1 more flexible.
[0065] In some embodiments, the partition 2 includes a partition sleeve 201, a partition core 202 movably disposed within the partition sleeve 201, and a locking assembly 203 for limiting the movement of the partition core 202 and the partition sleeve 201.
[0066] Specifically, the partition core 202 extends and retracts relative to the partition sleeve 201 to adjust the total length of the partition 2. After the length is adjusted, the relative movement of the partition sleeve 201 and the partition core 202 is restricted by the locking assembly 203, and the two remain relatively fixed.
[0067] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 203 includes a pressure switch 11 rotatably disposed on the side of the partition sleeve 201 and a pressure block 15 disposed between the pressure switch 11 and the partition core 202; the pressure switch 11 rotates and presses the pressure block 15 to press the pressure block 15 against the partition core 202.
[0068] Specifically, the side of the partition sleeve 201 is provided with a notch for setting the pressure block 15. The pressure block 15 passes through the notch and extends into the partition sleeve 201 to press against the partition core 202. The pressing switch 11 has a pressing part. During the rotation of the pressing switch 11 relative to the partition sleeve 201, the pressing part of the pressing switch 11 will press the pressure block 15 towards the inside of the partition sleeve 201, thereby pressing the pressure block 15 against the partition core 202, thereby restricting the movement of the partition core 202 relative to the partition sleeve 201.
[0069] For example, refer to Figure 5 The pressure switch 11 is an elliptical cylinder. The pressure switch 11 forms a squeezing part on both sides along the long axis of its cross section. Then, the pressure switch 11 can effectively squeeze the pressure block 15 during rotation.
[0070] Understandably, when it is necessary to adjust the length of the partition 2, the control clamping switch 11 is turned to make the pressing part deviate from the pressure block 15, the pressure block 15 and the partition core 202 are relatively relaxed, and the partition core 202 can extend and retract relative to the partition sleeve 201 to adjust the total length of the partition 2.
[0071] In some embodiments, the pressure switch 11 is also provided with a control handle 12, which makes it convenient for the user to hold the control handle 12 to drive the pressure switch 11 to rotate relative to the partition sleeve 201, making adjustment more convenient.
[0072] In some other embodiments, reference is made to Figure 5 Locking components 203 are provided on both sides of the partition sleeve 201. Then, by adjusting the pressure blocks 15 of the locking components 203 on both sides, they are pressed against the sides of the partition core 202 on both sides, so that the partition core 202 and the partition sleeve 201 are limited and stable, and the partition 2 can be stably maintained at the currently adjusted length.
[0073] refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments, the front top of the drawer body 1 has a handle portion 110, and the armrest assembly also includes a handle cover 14 detachably disposed on the handle portion 110.
[0074] Users can choose different colored handle covers 14 to assemble with the drawer body 1 according to their needs and seasonal changes.
[0075] In some embodiments, the handle cover 14 is snapped onto the handle portion 110. The handle cover 14 is designed with snap-fit ribs, and the handle portion 110 has corresponding snap-fit grooves, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the two.
[0076] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A drawer assembly comprising: include: The drawer body has a receiving space formed inside it. The drawer body has two opposing inner walls, each provided with a first connector, and the first connectors extend in the horizontal direction. A partition is disposed within the receiving space; connecting fittings are respectively provided on both sides of the partition; the connecting fittings are used to magnetically connect with the first connecting fitting, so that the partition can be horizontally disposed within the receiving space; A limiting member is provided on the horizontally arranged partition, and the limiting member has a snap-fit part; the inner wall of the drawer body is provided with a snap-fit mating part for snapping with the snap-fit part.
2. The drawer assembly of claim 1, wherein, The drawer body is provided with two opposing inner walls, each with a second connector extending vertically. The second connector is used to magnetically connect with the connecting fitting, so that the partition can be erected in the accommodating space.
3. The drawer assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The limiting member includes a fixing part disposed on the partition and a snap-fit part disposed on the fixing part. The snap-fit part is elastic and has a snap-fit head. The snap-fit mating part includes a snap-fit groove disposed on the inner wall of the drawer body, and the snap-fit head is used to snap into the snap-fit groove.
4. The drawer assembly of claim 3, wherein, The partition has a plug-in portion on one side of its surface, and the fixing portion is configured to plug into the plug-in portion along the length of the partition.
5. The drawer assembly of claim 2, wherein, The partition can be extended and retracted to change its length.
6. The drawer assembly of claim 5, wherein, The partition includes a partition sleeve, a partition core movably disposed within the partition sleeve, and a locking assembly for limiting the movement of the partition core and the partition sleeve.
7. The drawer assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a pressure switch rotatably disposed on the side of the partition sleeve and a pressure block disposed between the pressure switch and the partition core; the pressure switch rotates and presses the pressure block to press the pressure block against the partition core.
8. The drawer assembly of claim 2, wherein, The connecting components are made of magnetic materials, and both the first and second connecting components are made of elongated metal bodies; and / or, The connecting components are made of magnetic materials, and both the first and second connecting components are made of elongated magnetic materials; and / or, The connecting parts are made of metal, and both the first and second connecting parts are made of long strip-shaped magnetic materials.
9. The drawer assembly of claim 2 or 8, wherein, The first connector is embedded in the side panels on the left and right sides of the drawer body; the second connector is embedded in the side panels on the left and right sides of the drawer body.
10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: Includes a cabinet liner and a drawer assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9 disposed within the cabinet liner.