Self-adaptive floating electrode structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-adaptive floating electrode structure and a refrigerator, relates to the technical field of household appliances, and is used for solving the technical problems that an unfreezing structure in the related technology cannot adapt to the size of meat loaves and the meat loaves are inconvenient to unfreeze. The electrode structure comprises a first flange set, a second flange set, a first elastic assembly, a first electrode set, a second elastic assembly and a second electrode set, the first flange set and the second flange set are hinged through a hinge assembly, the first flange set is provided with a first hollow part, and the second flange set is provided with a second hollow part; the first elastic assembly is sleeved with the first electrode set, the first electrode set is arranged in the first flange set, and at least part of the first electrode set is exposed out of the first hollow part; the second electrode group is sleeved on the second elastic assembly, and at least part of the second electrode group is exposed out of the second hollow part. According to the application, the first electrode group and the second electrode group can adapt to the size of the meat block, so that the meat block can be unfrozen more conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to an adaptive floating electrode structure and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, sometimes frozen meat needs to be thawed quickly, which requires the use of appropriate meat thawing structures.

[0003] The meat thawing structure in the related technology includes a rack, hanging rods, and a U-shaped mesh bag. The rack consists of a track and a frame. Four hanging rods are set on the track, divided into two groups: two outer rods and two inner rods. Electrodes with conductive hydrogel attached to them are mounted on the outer rods. The two inner rods are used to attach to the two ends of the U-shaped mesh bag, which contains the meat to be thawed. Several locking nuts on the track are used to lock and limit the hanging rods. In use, the meat to be thawed is first placed in the U-shaped mesh bag. Then, the hanging rods with electrodes are moved to bring the conductive hydrogel on the electrodes into contact with the frozen meat. The locking nuts secure the electrode rods, maintaining stable contact between the conductive hydrogel and the frozen meat. Finally, electricity is applied for discharge thawing.

[0004] However, the meat thawing structure in the relevant technology requires manual movement of the electrode rod to adapt to meat pieces of different sizes, which is inconvenient to operate and affects the thawing efficiency of the meat pieces. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an adaptive floating electrode structure and a refrigerator, which aims to solve the technical problem that the defrosting structure in related technologies cannot be adapted to the size of meat pieces, making it inconvenient to defrost meat pieces.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an adaptive floating electrode structure, the electrode structure comprising:

[0007] A first flange assembly and a second flange assembly are hinged together by a hinge assembly. The first flange assembly has a first hollow part on the side near the second flange assembly, and the second flange assembly has a second hollow part on the side near the first flange assembly.

[0008] A first elastic component is disposed within the first flange assembly;

[0009] The first electrode group is sleeved on the first elastic component and disposed inside the first flange group, with the first hollow portion exposing at least a portion of the first electrode group.

[0010] A second elastic component is disposed within the second flange assembly;

[0011] The second electrode assembly is sleeved on the second elastic component and disposed within the second flange assembly, with at least a portion of the second electrode assembly exposed in the second hollowed-out portion.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the first flange assembly includes:

[0013] The first sub-flange includes a first base plate and a first frame that is connected to the edge of the first base plate and extends toward the second flange assembly.

[0014] The second sub-flange includes a second base plate and a second frame that is connected to the edge of the second base plate and extends toward the first sub-flange. The first cutout portion is disposed on the second base plate. The first elastic component is disposed between the first base plate and the second base plate. The first electrode group is disposed between the first sub-flange and the second sub-flange.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the first substrate has a plurality of first mounting holes near its edge, and the second substrate has a plurality of second mounting holes near its edge, with the plurality of second mounting holes corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first mounting holes.

[0016] The first elastic component includes:

[0017] Multiple first guide rods are provided, and multiple first guide rods are paired with multiple second mounting holes one by one. One end of each first guide rod is disposed in the first mounting hole, and the other end is disposed in the second mounting hole.

[0018] Multiple first springs are provided, each corresponding to a multiple first guide rod. The first spring is sleeved on the first guide rod, and the first electrode group is sleeved on the first guide rod. One end of the first spring contacts the first substrate, and the other end contacts the side of the first electrode group away from the second electrode group.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the first electrode group includes:

[0020] A first frame is provided with a plurality of first through holes and a plurality of first screw holes, the plurality of first through holes corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first mounting holes, the first frame is sleeved on the first guide rod through the first through holes, and the end of the first spring near the second substrate contacts the first frame.

[0021] The first sub-electrode has a plurality of second screw holes, each of which corresponds to a plurality of first screw holes. The first sub-electrode is mounted on the first frame by fixing screws that pass through the first screw holes and the second screw holes in sequence.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the second flange assembly includes:

[0023] The third sub-flange includes a third base plate and a third frame that is connected to the edge of the third base plate and extends away from the first flange assembly. The second cutout portion is disposed on the third base plate.

[0024] The fourth sub-flange includes a fourth base plate and a fourth frame that is connected to the edge of the fourth base plate and extends toward the third sub-flange. The second elastic component is disposed between the third base plate and the fourth base plate. The second electrode group is disposed between the third sub-flange and the fourth sub-flange. The fourth base plate is provided with a third hollow portion that communicates with the second hollow portion.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the third substrate has a plurality of third mounting holes near its edge, and the third substrate has a plurality of fourth mounting holes near its edge, with the plurality of fourth mounting holes corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of third mounting holes.

[0026] The second elastic component includes:

[0027] Multiple second guide rods are provided, and each of the multiple second guide rods is paired with a multiple of the third mounting holes. One end of each second guide rod is disposed in a third mounting hole, and the other end is disposed in a fourth mounting hole.

[0028] Multiple second springs are provided, each corresponding to a second guide rod. The second springs are sleeved on the second guide rods, and the second electrode group is sleeved on the second guide rods. One end of the second spring contacts the fourth substrate, and the other end contacts the side of the second electrode group closest to the fourth substrate.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the second electrode group includes:

[0030] The second frame has multiple second through holes and multiple third screw holes. The multiple second through holes are paired with the multiple third mounting holes. The second frame is sleeved on the second guide rod through the second through holes. The end of the second spring near the third substrate contacts the second frame.

[0031] The second sub-electrode has multiple fourth screw holes, which correspond one-to-one with multiple third screw holes. The second sub-electrode is mounted on the second frame by fixing screws that pass through the third screw holes and the second screw holes in sequence.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the fourth substrate is provided with a fifth mounting hole; the hinge assembly includes:

[0033] A hinge seat, wherein the hinge seat is provided with a hinge hole, and the hinge seat is installed in the fifth mounting hole;

[0034] A hinge shaft is disposed on the second substrate and is hinged to the hinge hole.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the second substrate is further provided with a handle and a rib plate connected to the handle, the rib plate being provided with a snap-fit ​​hole;

[0036] The third substrate is also provided with a buckle, which has an unlocking hole. When the second substrate is in contact with the third substrate, the buckle can engage with the buckling hole.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the present invention also provides a refrigerator comprising the adaptive floating electrode structure described in this application.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0039] The present invention discloses an adaptive floating electrode structure and refrigerator. By setting a first elastic component in a first flange group and a second elastic component in a second flange group, the first electrode group and the second electrode group can adapt to the size of the meat block, thereby making it easier to thaw the meat block and improving the thawing efficiency of the meat block. Attached Figure Description

[0040] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0041] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the adaptive floating electrode structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model when it is opened;

[0042] Figure 2A front view of the adaptive floating electrode structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model when it is opened;

[0043] Figure 3 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross section at point AA;

[0044] Figure 4 A front view of the adaptive floating electrode structure provided in an embodiment of this utility model when it is closed;

[0045] Figure 5 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross section at point BB;

[0046] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first sub-flange provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0047] Figure 7 A top view of the first sub-flange provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0048] Figure 8 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 7 Cross-sectional view at point CC;

[0049] Figure 9 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the second sub-flange provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0050] Figure 10 A top view of the second sub-flange provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0051] Figure 11 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the cross section at point DD;

[0052] Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first electrode assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0053] Figure 13 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first frame provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0054] Figure 14 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first sub-electrode provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0055] Figure 15 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the third sub-flange provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0056] Figure 16 A top view of the third sub-flange provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0057] Figure 17 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the cross section at the middle EE;

[0058] Figure 18 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fourth sub-flange provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0059] Figure 19 A top view of the fourth sub-flange provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0060] Figure 20 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 19 Schematic diagram of the cross section at the middle FF;

[0061] Figure 21 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second electrode assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 22 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the second frame provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0063] Figure 23 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the second sub-electrode provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0064] Figure 24 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the hinge seat provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0065] Figure 25 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0066] Figure 26 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 11 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0067] Figure 27 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 17 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0068] Figure 28 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 17 Enlarged diagram of point D in the middle.

[0069] Reference numerals: 1. First sub-flange; 101. First base plate; 102. First mounting hole; 103. First frame; 2. Second sub-flange; 201. Second base plate; 202. Second mounting hole; 203. Second frame; 204. First hollowed-out portion; 205. Hinge shaft; 206. Handle; 207. Rib plate; 208. Snap-fit ​​hole; 3. Third sub-flange; 301. Third base plate; 302. Third mounting hole; 303. Third frame; 304. Second hollowed-out portion; 305. Snap-fit; 306. Unlocking hole; 4. Fourth sub-flange; 401. Fourth base plate; 402. First... 4. Mounting holes; 403. Fourth frame; 405. Third cutout; 406. Fifth mounting hole; 407. Sixth mounting hole; 5. First electrode group; 51. First frame; 5101. First through hole; 5102. First screw hole; 52. First sub-electrode; 5201. Second screw hole; 6. First guide rod; 7. First spring; 8. Hinge seat; 81. Hinge hole; 9. Second electrode group; 91. Second frame; 9101. Second through hole; 9102. Third screw hole; 92. Second sub-electrode; 9201. Fourth screw hole; 10. Second guide rod; 11. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0070] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0071] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0072] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0073] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are used only for distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0074] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "above", "below", "upper side", "top surface" and "bottom surface" are all based on the corresponding view or the orientation in which the refrigerator is placed when it is in normal use.

[0075] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides an adaptive floating electrode structure, which includes a first flange group, a second flange group, a first elastic component, a first electrode group 5, a second elastic component, and a second electrode group 9.

[0076] The first flange assembly and the second flange assembly are hinged together by a hinge assembly. The first flange assembly has a first hollow part 204 on the side near the second flange assembly, and the second flange assembly has a second hollow part 304 on the side near the first flange assembly.

[0077] The first elastic component is disposed within the first flange assembly; the first electrode assembly 5 is sleeved on the first elastic component, the first electrode assembly 5 is disposed within the first flange assembly, and the first hollow portion 204 exposes at least a portion of the first electrode assembly 5.

[0078] The second elastic component is disposed within the second flange assembly; the second electrode assembly 9 is sleeved on the second elastic component, the second electrode assembly 9 is disposed within the second flange assembly, and the second hollow portion 304 exposes at least a portion of the second electrode assembly 9.

[0079] When meat needs to be thawed, the meat to be thawed is placed on the second flange assembly, and then the first flange assembly is closed towards the second flange assembly through the hinge assembly. During this process, the first elastic assembly can apply an elastic force to the first electrode assembly 5 in the direction of the meat, so that the first electrode assembly 5 contacts the meat to be thawed through the first hollow part 204.

[0080] Similarly, the second elastic component can apply an elastic force towards the meat block to the second electrode assembly 9, causing the second electrode assembly 9 to contact the meat block to be thawed through the second perforation 304. Thus, the relative position of the first electrode assembly 5 and the meat block can be adjusted by the first elastic component, allowing the first electrode assembly 5 to contact the meat block; the relative position of the second electrode assembly 9 and the meat block can be adjusted by the second elastic component, allowing the second electrode assembly 9 to contact the meat block.

[0081] After the first flange assembly and the second flange assembly are closed, power is applied to the first electrode assembly 5 and the second electrode assembly 9 to defrost the meat. This eliminates the need for manual contact between the electrodes and the meat, thus improving defrosting efficiency.

[0082] Based on the above design, this embodiment can make the first electrode group 5 and the second electrode group 9 adapt to the size of the meat block by setting the first elastic component in the first flange group and the second elastic component in the second flange group, thereby making it easier to thaw the meat block and improving the thawing efficiency of the meat block.

[0083] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 3 , Figures 6-11 The first flange group includes a first sub-flange 1 and a second sub-flange 2.

[0084] The first sub-flange 1 includes a first base plate 101 and a first frame 103 connected to the edge of the first base plate 101 and extending toward the second flange assembly.

[0085] The second sub-flange 2 includes a second substrate 201 and a second frame 203 connected to the edge of the second substrate 201 and extending toward the first sub-flange 1. The first hollow portion 204 is disposed on the second substrate 201. The first elastic component is disposed between the first substrate 101 and the second substrate 201. The first electrode group 5 is disposed between the first sub-flange 1 and the second sub-flange 2.

[0086] The first substrate 101 has a plurality of first mounting holes 102 near its edge, and the second substrate 201 has a plurality of second mounting holes 202 near its edge, with each of the plurality of second mounting holes 202 corresponding to one of the plurality of first mounting holes 102.

[0087] The first elastic component includes a plurality of first guide rods 6 and a plurality of first springs 7.

[0088] Multiple first guide rods 6 are paired with multiple second mounting holes 202, with one end of the first guide rod 6 disposed in the first mounting hole 102 and the other end disposed in the second mounting hole 202.

[0089] Each of the first springs 7 corresponds to one of the first guide rods 6. The first spring 7 is sleeved on the first guide rod 6, and the first electrode group 5 is sleeved on the first guide rod 6. One end of the first spring 7 is in contact with the first substrate 101, and the other end is in contact with the side of the first electrode group 5 away from the second electrode group 9.

[0090] Please see Figures 12-14 The first electrode group 5 includes a first frame 51 and a first sub-electrode 52.

[0091] The first frame 51 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 5101 and a plurality of first screw holes 5102. The plurality of first through holes 5101 correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first mounting holes 102. The first frame 51 is sleeved on the first guide rod 6 through the first through holes 5101. The end of the first spring 7 near the second base plate 201 contacts the first frame 51. The first frame 51 can move up and down along the first guide rod 6.

[0092] The first sub-electrode 52 is provided with a plurality of second screw holes 5201, and the plurality of second screw holes 5201 correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first screw holes 5102. The first sub-electrode 52 is mounted on the first frame 51 by fixing screws that pass through the first screw holes 5102 and the second screw holes 5201 in sequence.

[0093] For example, the number of the first mounting hole 102, the second mounting hole 202, the first through hole 5101, the first spring 7, and the first guide rod 6 can all be four. The four first mounting holes 102 can be set at the four corners of the first substrate 101, the four second mounting holes 202 can be set at the four corners of the second substrate 201, and the four first through holes 5101 can be set at the four corners of the first frame 51.

[0094] First, one end of each of the four first guide rods 6 is fixed in one of the four second mounting holes 202 of the second substrate 201. Then, the first frame 51, on which the first sub-electrode 52 is mounted, passes through the four first through holes 5101 and passes through the first guide rods 6 and is attached to the second substrate 201. Next, the four first springs 7 are respectively sleeved on the first guide rods 6. Then, the four first mounting holes 102 on the first substrate 101 are fitted onto the other end of the first guide rods 6 and locked. At the same time, the first frame 103 is brought into contact with the second frame 203. At this time, the first sub-electrode 52 is pushed down toward the second substrate 201 and attached to the second substrate 201 under the elastic action of the first springs 7. At the same time, the first sub-electrode 52 is exposed through the first cutout portion 204.

[0095] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 3 , Figures 15-20 The second flange group includes a third sub-flange 3 and a fourth sub-flange 4.

[0096] The third sub-flange 3 includes a third base plate 301 and a third frame 303 connected to the edge of the third base plate 301 and extending away from the first flange assembly. The second cutout portion 304 is disposed on the third base plate 301.

[0097] The fourth sub-flange 4 includes a fourth base plate 401 and a fourth frame 403 connected to the edge of the fourth base plate 401 and extending toward the third sub-flange 3. The second elastic component is disposed between the third base plate 301 and the fourth base plate 401, and the second electrode group 9 is disposed between the third sub-flange 3 and the fourth sub-flange 4.

[0098] The third substrate 301 has a plurality of third mounting holes 302 near its edge, and the third substrate 301 has a plurality of fourth mounting holes 402 near its edge, with each of the plurality of fourth mounting holes 402 corresponding to one of the plurality of third mounting holes 302.

[0099] The second elastic component includes a plurality of second guide rods 10 and a plurality of second springs 11.

[0100] Each of the second guide rods 10 is paired with one of the third mounting holes 302. One end of the second guide rod 10 is disposed in the third mounting hole 302 and the other end is disposed in the fourth mounting hole 402.

[0101] Multiple second springs 11 correspond one-to-one with multiple second guide rods 10. The second spring 11 is sleeved on the second guide rod 10, and the second electrode group 9 is sleeved on the second guide rod 10. One end of the second spring 11 is in contact with the fourth substrate 401, and the other end is in contact with the side of the second electrode group 9 near the fourth substrate 401.

[0102] Please see Figures 21-23 The second electrode group 9 includes a second frame 91 and a second sub-electrode 92.

[0103] The second frame 91 is provided with a plurality of second through holes 9101 and a plurality of third screw holes 9102. The plurality of second through holes 9101 are paired with the plurality of third mounting holes 302. The second frame 91 is sleeved on the second guide rod 10 through the second through holes 9101. The end of the second spring 11 near the third base plate 301 contacts the second frame 91. The second frame 91 can move up and down along the second guide rod 10.

[0104] The second sub-electrode 92 is provided with a plurality of fourth screw holes 9201, and the plurality of fourth screw holes 9201 correspond one-to-one with the plurality of third screw holes 9102. The second sub-electrode 92 is mounted on the second frame 91 by fixing screws that pass through the third screw holes 9102 and the second screw holes 9201 in sequence.

[0105] For example, the number of the third mounting hole 302, the fourth mounting hole 402, the second through hole 9101, the second spring 11, and the second guide rod 10 can all be four. The four third mounting holes 302 can be set at the four corners of the third substrate 301, the four fourth mounting holes 402 can be set at the four corners of the fourth substrate 401, and the four second through holes 9101 can be set at the four corners of the second frame 91.

[0106] First, one end of each of the four second guide rods 10 is fixed in one of the four fourth mounting holes 402 on the fourth substrate 401. Then, the four second springs 11 are respectively fitted onto the four second guide rods 10. Next, the second through holes 9101 at the four corners of the second frame 91 on which the second sub-electrode 92 is mounted are passed through the second guide rods 10. Then, the four third mounting holes 302 at the four corners of the third substrate 301 are fitted onto the end of the second guide rod 10 away from the fourth substrate 401 and locked. At the same time, the third frame 303 contacts the fourth frame 403. Under the action of the second spring 11 below, the second sub-electrode 92 is pushed toward the third substrate 301 and fits against the third substrate 301. At the same time, the second sub-electrode 92 is exposed through the second cutout portion 304 of the third substrate 301.

[0107] Optionally, please see again Figure 3 The fourth substrate 401 is provided with a third hollow portion 405 that communicates with the second hollow portion 304. Under the action of gravity, blood or meat residue that appears when frozen meat thaws can flow out through the third hollow portion 405, thus making it easier to clean the blood and meat residue from the thawed meat.

[0108] Furthermore, the sidewall of the third perforated portion 405 is a downwardly sloping sidewall. This makes it easier for blood or meat scraps that appear during the thawing of frozen meat to flow out from the third perforated portion 405.

[0109] The first frame 103, the second frame 203, the third frame 303, and the fourth frame 403 can all be U-shaped frames. The first mounting hole 102, the second mounting hole 202, the third mounting hole 302, the fourth mounting hole 402, the first through hole 5101, and the second through hole 9101 can all be circular holes. The first hollow portion 204, the second hollow portion 304, and the third hollow portion 405 can all be rectangular hollow portions. The included angle between the third substrate 301 and the third frame 303 is less than 90°. When the third frame 303 is vertical, the third substrate 301 is horizontally inclined downwards.

[0110] When meat needs to be thawed, the piece of meat to be thawed is placed on the second sub-electrode 92. Then, the second substrate 201 and the third substrate 301 are bonded together by the hinge assembly. During this process, since the first sub-electrode 52 is pushed downward toward the meat piece by the first spring 7, and the second sub-electrode 92 is pushed upward toward the meat piece by the second spring 11 below, when meat pieces of different thicknesses are placed in, the extension and contraction of the first spring 7 and the second spring 11 allow the first sub-electrode 52 and the second sub-electrode 92 to automatically adapt to the thickness of the meat piece, while ensuring that the first sub-electrode 52 and the second sub-electrode 92 always remain in contact with the meat piece. This makes it easier to thaw the meat pieces and improves the thawing efficiency.

[0111] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 20 and Figure 24 The fourth substrate 401 is provided with a fifth mounting hole 406; the hinge assembly includes a hinge seat 8 and a hinge shaft 205.

[0112] The hinge seat 8 is provided with a hinge hole 81, and the hinge seat 8 is installed in the fifth mounting hole 406; the hinge shaft 205 is disposed on the second base plate 201, and the hinge shaft 205 is hinged to the hinge hole 81.

[0113] The fifth mounting hole 406 contains four screw post structures, and the hinge seat 8 can be fixed in the fifth mounting hole 406 by screws.

[0114] The first sub-flange 1 and the second sub-flange 2 are integrated as a whole, and the third sub-flange 3 and the fourth sub-flange 4 are integrated as a whole. When the first sub-flange 1 and the second sub-flange 2 are closed as a whole toward the third sub-flange 3 and the fourth sub-flange 4, the hinge shaft 205 rotates within the hinge hole 81 of the hinge seat 8.

[0115] Optionally, please see again Figure 20 The fourth substrate 401 is also provided with a sixth mounting hole 407, which is connected to the fifth mounting hole 406. The sixth mounting hole 407 can be rectangular and has multiple screw post structures inside. The sixth mounting hole 407 can be used to house circuits and control structures. Control boards and switches are fixed in the sixth mounting hole 407 by the internal screw posts. When the first sub-flange 1 and the second sub-flange 2 are lowered as a whole to close the entire structure, the system is powered on and put into operation.

[0116] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figures 25-28The second base plate 201 is also provided with a handle 206 and a rib plate 207 connected to the handle 206, and the rib plate 207 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 208.

[0117] The third substrate 301 is also provided with a buckle 305, and the buckle 305 is provided with an unlocking hole 306. When the second substrate 201 is in contact with the third substrate 301, the buckle 305 can engage with the locking hole 208.

[0118] In use, the hinge assembly allows the first sub-flange 1 and the second sub-flange 2 to be opened as a whole. The meat piece to be thawed is then placed on the second sub-electrode 92, and subsequently, the first sub-flange 1 and the second sub-flange 2 are closed. Once closed, the snap-fit ​​hole 208 on the rib plate 207 engages with the buckle 305 on the third base plate 301, locking the first sub-flange 1 and the second sub-flange 2 as a whole. To open, the rib plate 207 is pressed through the unlocking hole 306 below the buckle 305, disengaging the snap-fit ​​hole 208 from the buckle 305. This facilitates locking and unlocking of the structure.

[0119] In summary, the structure used in related technologies for thawing meat adapts to different sizes and shapes of meat pieces through the flexibility of conductive hydrogel. This structure is difficult to clean, has a short lifespan, poor hygiene, and high operating costs. Furthermore, manually moving the electrode holder to accommodate different sizes of meat pieces and tightening the nuts is cumbersome, requires skilled operators, and has poor reliability. Additionally, the exposed structure during energization poses certain safety hazards.

[0120] In this embodiment, the distance between the first sub-electrode 52 and the second sub-electrode 92 is automatically adjusted by the extension and retraction of the first spring 7 and the second spring 11, which can automatically adapt to meat pieces of different thicknesses, making it more convenient to use. The first spring 7 pushes the first sub-electrode 52 to move, and the second spring 11 pushes the second sub-electrode 92 to move. Since the first spring 7 and the second spring 11 do not directly contact the meat piece, the first spring 7 and the second spring 11 have better durability and a longer service life.

[0121] Employing thin-film stainless steel electrodes, the equipment boasts strong corrosion resistance, allowing for direct cleaning with a cloth after opening without affecting its lifespan. During operation, the first sub-electrode 52, the second sub-electrode 92, and the discharged meat block are all enclosed within the structure, providing physical insulation against the current and enhancing electrical safety. Blood, residue, and other debris generated during the thawing process fall from the interior of the structure and are transferred to the outside, preventing unsanitary corners that could impact lifespan and hygiene.

[0122] In one possible implementation, the present invention also provides a refrigerator including the adaptive floating electrode structure described in this application. This adaptive floating electrode structure can be installed inside the refrigerator, thus the refrigerator including the adaptive floating electrode structure has the advantages of facilitating the defrosting of meat and achieving higher defrosting efficiency for meat.

[0123] The above are merely various embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An adaptive floating electrode structure, characterized in that, The electrode structure includes: A first flange assembly and a second flange assembly are hinged together by a hinge assembly. The first flange assembly has a first hollow part (204) on the side near the second flange assembly, and the second flange assembly has a second hollow part (304) on the side near the first flange assembly. A first elastic component is disposed within the first flange assembly; The first electrode group (5) is sleeved on the first elastic component and disposed in the first flange group. The first hollow part (204) exposes at least part of the first electrode group (5). A second elastic component is disposed within the second flange assembly; The second electrode group (9) is sleeved on the second elastic component and disposed inside the second flange group. The second hollow part (304) exposes at least part of the second electrode group (9).

2. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first flange assembly includes: The first sub-flange (1) includes a first base plate (101) and a first frame (103) connected to the edge of the first base plate (101) and extending toward the second flange assembly; The second sub-flange (2) includes a second base plate (201) and a second frame (203) connected to the edge of the second base plate (201) and extending toward the first sub-flange (1). The first hollow portion (204) is disposed on the second base plate (201). The first elastic component is disposed between the first base plate (101) and the second base plate (201). The first electrode group (5) is disposed between the first sub-flange (1) and the second sub-flange (2).

3. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first substrate (101) has a plurality of first mounting holes (102) near its edge, and the second substrate (201) has a plurality of second mounting holes (202) near its edge, with each of the plurality of second mounting holes (202) corresponding to one of the plurality of first mounting holes (102). The first elastic component includes: Multiple first guide rods (6) are provided, and multiple first guide rods (6) are paired with multiple second mounting holes (202). One end of the first guide rod (6) is disposed in the first mounting hole (102), and the other end is disposed in the second mounting hole (202). Multiple first springs (7) are provided, and multiple first springs (7) correspond one-to-one with multiple first guide rods (6). The first springs (7) are sleeved on the first guide rods (6), and the first electrode group (5) is sleeved on the first guide rods (6). One end of the first spring (7) is in contact with the first substrate (101), and the other end is in contact with the side of the first electrode group (5) away from the second electrode group (9).

4. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first electrode group (5) includes: The first frame (51) is provided with a plurality of first through holes (5101) and a plurality of first screw holes (5102). The plurality of first through holes (5101) correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first mounting holes (102). The first frame (51) is sleeved on the first guide rod (6) through the first through holes (5101). The end of the first spring (7) near the second base plate (201) contacts the first frame (51). The first sub-electrode (52) has a plurality of second screw holes (5201) on it. The plurality of second screw holes (5201) correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first screw holes (5102). The first sub-electrode (52) is mounted on the first frame (51) by fixing screws that pass through the first screw holes (5102) and the second screw holes (5201) in sequence.

5. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second flange assembly includes: The third sub-flange (3) includes a third base plate (301) and a third frame (303) connected to the edge of the third base plate (301) and extending away from the first flange assembly. The second cutout portion (304) is disposed on the third base plate (301). The fourth sub-flange (4) includes a fourth base plate (401) and a fourth frame (403) that is connected to the edge of the fourth base plate (401) and extends toward the third sub-flange (3). The second elastic component is disposed between the third base plate (301) and the fourth base plate (401). The second electrode group (9) is disposed between the third sub-flange (3) and the fourth sub-flange (4). The fourth base plate (401) is provided with a third hollow portion (405) that communicates with the second hollow portion (304).

6. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third substrate (301) has a plurality of third mounting holes (302) near its edge, and the third substrate (301) has a plurality of fourth mounting holes (402) near its edge, with each of the plurality of fourth mounting holes (402) corresponding to one of the plurality of third mounting holes (302). The second elastic component includes: Multiple second guide rods (10) are provided, and multiple second guide rods (10) are paired with multiple third mounting holes (302). One end of the second guide rod (10) is disposed in the third mounting hole (302), and the other end is disposed in the fourth mounting hole (402). Multiple second springs (11) are provided, each corresponding to a second guide rod (10). The second springs (11) are sleeved on the second guide rods (10), and the second electrode group (9) is sleeved on the second guide rods (10). One end of the second spring (11) is in contact with the fourth substrate (401), and the other end is in contact with the side of the second electrode group (9) near the fourth substrate (401).

7. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second electrode group (9) includes: The second frame (91) is provided with a plurality of second through holes (9101) and a plurality of third screw holes (9102). The plurality of second through holes (9101) are paired with the plurality of third mounting holes (302). The second frame (91) is sleeved on the second guide rod (10) through the second through holes (9101). The end of the second spring (11) near the third base plate (301) contacts the second frame (91). The second sub-electrode (92) is provided with a plurality of fourth screw holes (9201), and the plurality of fourth screw holes (9201) correspond one-to-one with the plurality of third screw holes (9102). The second sub-electrode (92) is mounted on the second frame (91) by fixing screws that pass through the third screw holes (9102) and the second screw holes (9201) in sequence.

8. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, The fourth substrate (401) is provided with a fifth mounting hole (406); the hinge assembly includes: A hinge seat (8) is provided with a hinge hole (81), and the hinge seat (8) is installed in the fifth mounting hole (406); A hinge shaft (205) is disposed on the second substrate (201) and is hinged to the hinge hole (81).

9. The adaptive floating electrode structure according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, The second substrate (201) is also provided with a handle (206) and a rib plate (207) connected to the handle (206), and the rib plate (207) is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole (208); The third substrate (301) is also provided with a buckle (305), and the buckle (305) is provided with an unlocking hole (306). When the second substrate (201) contacts the third substrate (301), the buckle (305) can engage with the locking hole (208).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes the adaptive floating electrode structure according to any one of claims 1-9.

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