Water supply assembly and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and provides a water supply assembly and refrigeration equipment. The water supply assembly comprises a mounting base, a water container and a water valve, the water container is mounted on the mounting base, and the water valve is mounted on the mounting base and connected with the water container through a connecting pipe. According to the water supply assembly, the convenience degree of connection between the water valve and the water container is improved, the length of a pipeline between the water valve and the water container is shortened, and the occupied space of the water valve and the water container is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more particularly to water supply components and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigeration equipment includes refrigerators, freezers, wine cabinets, etc. Taking refrigerators as an example, refrigerators are a household appliance that people use frequently in their daily lives.

[0003] The connection between the water valve and water container in the refrigerator in the relevant technology is relatively complicated and takes up a lot of space. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a water supply assembly that improves the ease of connection between the water valve and the water container, shortens the pipe length between the water valve and the water container, and reduces the space occupied by the water valve and the water container.

[0005] This application also proposes a refrigeration device.

[0006] The water supply component according to the first aspect of this application includes:

[0007] Mounting base;

[0008] A water container is installed on the mounting base;

[0009] A water valve is installed on the mounting base and is connected to the water container via a connecting pipe.

[0010] According to the water supply assembly of this application embodiment, the water container and the water valve are mounted on the same mounting base, shortening the distance between the water container and the water valve. This allows for the use of a shorter connecting pipe to connect the water valve and the water container, making the connection between them more convenient. Furthermore, connecting the water container, the water valve, and the mounting base into a single assembly reduces the space occupied by the water container and the water valve.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the mounting base is provided with a connecting seat, and the water container and the water valve are both connected to the connecting seat.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the water supply assembly includes a first connector, which passes through the connector seat and is connected to the water container. The first connector is adapted to connect the connector seat and the water container; and / or,

[0013] The water supply assembly includes a second connector, which passes through the connector seat and is connected to the water valve. The second connector is adapted to connect the connector seat and the water valve.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, the mounting base forms a limiting portion, the limiting portion is connected to the water container, and the limiting portion is adapted to limit the water container; and / or, the mounting base forms a limiting structure, the limiting structure being adapted to limit the water valve.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, the limiting part includes a limiting seat, the limiting seat forms a limiting cavity, the end of the water container is inserted into the limiting cavity, and the water container abuts against the inner wall surface of the limiting cavity.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this application, the mounting base has a support portion that abuts against the water container and is used to support the water container.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, one of the support portion and the outer wall surface of the water container forms a limiting groove, and the other of the support portion and the outer wall surface of the water container is provided with a limiting block, which is limited to the limiting groove.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the outer wall surface of the water container is provided with at least two limiting blocks, and the at least two limiting blocks are spaced apart along the length direction of the water container.

[0019] According to one embodiment of this application, the water valve is distributed along the length of the water container; and / or, the water valve is located at the outlet of the water container.

[0020] A refrigeration device according to a second aspect of this application includes a housing and the aforementioned water supply assembly, wherein the water supply assembly is installed in the housing.

[0021] The refrigeration equipment according to this application has a water supply component, and thus has all the beneficial effects of a water supply component, which will not be repeated here.

[0022] According to one embodiment of this application, the box body is provided with a box liner, the box liner is formed with an outward protrusion, the outward protrusion is formed with a mounting groove, and the water supply component is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the water supply component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the water supply component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 1. Mounting base; 2. Water container; 3. Water valve; 4. Tank liner; 11. Connecting seat; 12. Limiting part;

[0030] 13. Support part; 14. Limiting structure; 21. Limiting block; 41. Outward protrusion; 121. Limiting seat;

[0031] 131. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments 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.

[0037] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 3 This application describes the water supply components and refrigeration equipment.

[0038] According to the embodiments of the first aspect of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water supply assembly for refrigeration equipment includes a mounting base 1, a water container 2, and a water valve 3. The water container 2 is mounted on the mounting base 1, and the water valve 3 is mounted on the mounting base 1. The water valve 3 is connected to the water container 2 through a connecting pipe.

[0039] According to the water supply assembly of this application embodiment, the water container 2 and the water valve 3 are mounted on the same mounting base 1, which shortens the distance between the water container 2 and the water valve 3. This allows for the connection of the water valve 3 and the water container 2 using a shorter connecting pipe, making the connection between the water container 2 and the water valve 3 more convenient. Furthermore, connecting the water container 2, the water valve 3, and the mounting base 1 to form a single assembly reduces the space occupied by the water container 2 and the water valve 3.

[0040] Understandably, compared to the separate installation of water container 2 and water valve 3 in related technologies, this application installs water container 2 and water valve 3 onto the mounting base 1 to form a single component, and then installs the component onto the refrigeration equipment. This reduces water pipe connection operations on the production line, and enables the simultaneous installation of water valve 3 and water container 2 onto the refrigeration equipment, improving installation speed and convenience, and ensuring high reliability.

[0041] Understandably, in related technologies, water container 2 and water valve 3 are installed in different locations, for example, water container 2 is installed in the refrigerator compartment and water valve 3 is installed in the compressor compartment. In this case, the distance between water container 2 and water valve 3 is relatively large, and the length of the pipe connecting water container 2 and water valve 3 will also increase accordingly. Water container 2 and water valve 3 must also be installed separately, requiring separate spaces for each, and the water pipes need to be moved to different spaces for connection, which is cumbersome. In contrast, this application directly installs water container 2 and water valve 3 together, shortening the distance between them, thereby shortening the length of the connecting pipe between water container 2 and water valve 3, and allowing water container 2 and water valve 3 to be connected in advance, reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mounting base 1 is provided with a connecting seat 11, and the water container 2 and the water valve 3 are both connected to the connecting seat 11.

[0043] It is understandable that by connecting both water container 2 and water valve 3 to the connecting base 11, water container 2, water valve 3, and mounting base 1 can form a single component. Furthermore, connecting water container 2 and water valve 3 to the same component further shortens the distance between them, allowing for a shorter connecting pipe length and a more compact structure for the water supply component, thus reducing its space requirements.

[0044] In the embodiments of this application, the connecting seat 11 is provided with a through hole, so that one end of the connecting pipe can be inserted through the through hole to connect with the water container 2, and the other end of the connecting pipe can be inserted through the through hole to connect with the water valve 3. This shortens the length of the connecting pipe required to connect the water valve 3 and the water container 2, and the through hole can limit the connecting pipe to avoid large-scale shaking of the connecting pipe, thus ensuring the reliability of the connection between the water valve 3 and the water container 2.

[0045] In one embodiment of this application, the water supply component includes a first connector, which passes through the connector 11 and is connected to the water container 2. The first connector is adapted to connect the connector 11 and the water container 2.

[0046] It is understandable that by connecting the connecting seat 11 and the water container 2 together through the first connector, the water container 2 is installed and fixed, which can prevent the water container 2 from shifting during use.

[0047] Understandably, the first connector may be, for example, a screw. Both the connector 11 and the water container 2 have threaded holes that match the screw, allowing the screw to connect to the connector 11 and the water container 2. It should be noted that the first connector can also be connected to the connector 11 and the water container 2 via snap-fit ​​or other methods.

[0048] In one embodiment of this application, the water supply component includes a second connector, which passes through the connector 11 and is connected to the water valve 3. The second connector is adapted to connect the connector 11 and the water valve 3.

[0049] It is understandable that by connecting the connecting seat 11 and the water valve 3 together through the second connector, the water valve 3 is installed and fixed, which can prevent the water valve 3 from shifting during use.

[0050] Understandably, the second connector is, for example, a bolt. Both the connector 11 and the water valve 3 have connecting holes that match the bolt, allowing the bolt to connect the connector 11 and the water container 2. It should be noted that the second connector can also be connected to the connector 11 and the water valve 3 by means of snap-fit ​​or other methods.

[0051] It should be noted that, in addition to being connected to the connecting seat 11 via the first connector, the water container 2 can also be connected to the connecting seat 11 via adhesive bonding, magnetic attraction, or other methods. Similarly, in addition to being connected to the connecting seat 11 via the second connector, the water valve 3 can also be connected to the connecting seat 11 via adhesive bonding, magnetic attraction, or other methods.

[0052] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mounting base 1 has a limiting part 12, which is connected to the water container 2 and is adapted to limit the water container 2.

[0053] It is understandable that the limiting part 12 can limit the water container 2 and prevent the water container 2 from moving in at least one direction, making the installation of the water container 2 more stable.

[0054] For example, the limiting part 12 limits the water container 2 between the limiting part 12 and the bottom of the mounting base 1, thereby limiting the water container 2.

[0055] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the limiting part 12 includes a limiting seat 121, which forms a limiting cavity. The end of the water container 2 is inserted into the limiting cavity, and the water container 2 abuts against the inner wall surface of the limiting cavity.

[0056] Understandably, after the water container 2 is inserted into the limiting cavity, it will be limited by the wall of the limiting cavity because the water container 2 is in contact with the inner wall of the limiting cavity. The water container 2 cannot move towards the wall of the limiting cavity, making the installation of the water container 2 more stable and reliable.

[0057] In the embodiments of this application, the water container 2 can move relative to the limiting cavity before it is fixed.

[0058] It is understandable that when installing water container 2, water container 2 is first inserted into the limiting cavity, and then water container 2 is moved along the limiting cavity. At this time, the limiting cavity can guide water container 2. Then water container 2 and mounting base 1 are connected together.

[0059] For example, the water container 2 is connected to a set position on the mounting base 1 via the first connector, such as to the connector 11, or to another suitable position other than the connector 11.

[0060] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mounting base 1 has a support portion 13, which abuts against the water container 2 and is used to support the water container 2.

[0061] Understandably, the support part 13 can support the water container 2, so that the water container 2 can be stably installed on the mounting base 1.

[0062] It is understandable that by setting the support part 13, the height of the water container 2 can be the same as the height of the water valve 3, so that the vertical distance between the water outlet of the water container 2 and the water inlet of the water valve 3 and the bottom of the mounting base 1 is the same, thereby reducing the length of the connecting pipe connecting the water container 2 and the water valve 3.

[0063] In the embodiments of this application, the connection surface between the support 13 and the water container 2 is an arc-shaped surface.

[0064] It is understandable that the support surface of the support part 13 is set as an arc surface, while the water container 2 of the refrigeration equipment is mostly cylindrical, so that the support surface of the support part 13 can match the water container 2, thereby improving the installation stability of the water container 2.

[0065] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one of the outer wall surfaces of the support part 13 and the water container 2 is provided with a limiting groove 131, and the other of the outer wall surfaces of the support part 13 and the water container 2 is provided with a limiting block 21, which is limited in the limiting groove 131.

[0066] It is understandable that when the limiting block 21 is inserted into the limiting groove 131, the limiting groove 131 can limit the limiting block 21, thereby allowing the support part 13 to limit the water container 2, making the installation of the water container 2 more stable.

[0067] For example, the limiting block 21 is inserted into the limiting groove 131, and the limiting block 21 abuts against the inner wall surface of the limiting groove 131, so that the limiting groove 131 can effectively limit the limiting block 21 and ensure the installation stability of the water container 2.

[0068] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer wall of the water container 2 is provided with at least two limiting blocks 21, and the at least two limiting blocks 21 are spaced apart along the length direction of the water container 2.

[0069] It is understandable that by setting limit blocks 21 at different positions on the outer wall of the water container 2, and by cooperating different limit blocks 21 with the limit grooves 131, the installation position of the water container 2 can be adjusted.

[0070] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the mounting base 1 forms a limiting structure 14, which is suitable for limiting the water valve 3.

[0071] It is understandable that the limiting structure 14 can limit the water valve 3, making the installation of the water valve 3 more stable.

[0072] For example, the limiting structure 14 is a limiting rib, and a limiting space is formed between the limiting rib and the bottom of the mounting base 1. At least part of the mounting base 1 is located in the limiting space, and the limiting rib can prevent the water valve 3 from moving away from the bottom of the mounting base 1.

[0073] For example, if the water valve 3 and the limiting structure 14 are in clearance fit, then during installation, the water valve 3 can first fit with the limiting structure 14, then move along the limiting structure 14, and then connect the water valve 3 and the mounting base 1 together. That is, the limiting structure 14 can also play a guiding role.

[0074] In one embodiment of this application, the water valve 3 is distributed along the length of the water container 2; and / or, the water valve 3 is located at the outlet of the water container 2.

[0075] It is understandable that by arranging the water valve 3 along the length of the water container 2, so that the water valve 3 and the water container 2 are set side by side, the width of the water supply component is reduced, the space occupied by the water supply component is reduced, and the water supply component can effectively utilize the space of the refrigeration equipment.

[0076] It is understandable that placing the water valve 3 at the outlet of the water container 2 allows the water valve 3 to be directly connected to the water container 2, thus shortening the length of the connecting pipe required to connect the water container 2 and the water valve 3.

[0077] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of this application, the refrigeration equipment includes a housing and the aforementioned water supply component, the water supply component being installed in the housing.

[0078] The refrigeration equipment according to the embodiments of this application has a water supply assembly. The water container 2 and the water valve 3 are mounted on the same mounting base 1, shortening the distance between them. This allows for the use of a shorter connecting pipe to connect the water valve 3 and the water container 2, making the connection between them more convenient. Furthermore, connecting the water container 2, the water valve 3, and the mounting base 1 into a single assembly reduces the space occupied by the water container 2 and the water valve 3.

[0079] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the tank body is provided with a tank liner 4, the tank liner 4 has an outward protrusion 41, the outward protrusion 41 has an installation groove, and the water supply component is at least partially accommodated in the installation groove.

[0080] It is understandable that by forming an outward protrusion 41 at the tank liner 4 and installing the water supply component in the mounting groove at the outward protrusion 41, the water supply component can minimize its occupation of the storage space of the refrigeration equipment, thus ensuring the storage space of the refrigeration equipment.

[0081] It is understandable that the water supply component can be stably installed in the mounting groove using screws, clips, adhesives, or other methods. Alternatively, other components can be used to clamp the water supply component in the middle, achieving a limiting and fixed position. It should be noted that the water supply component can be installed in the mounting groove using any other suitable method; this is not limited to this.

[0082] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should be covered within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A water supply assembly for use in refrigeration equipment, characterized in that, include: Mounting base; A water container is installed on the mounting base; A water valve is mounted on the mounting base and connected to the water container via a connecting pipe. The mounting base forms a limiting part, which is connected to the water container. The limiting part includes a limiting seat, which forms a limiting cavity. The end of the water container is inserted into the limiting cavity, and the water container abuts against the inner wall of the limiting cavity. Alternatively, the mounting base forms a limiting structure adapted to limit the movement of the water valve. The mounting base has a support portion that abuts against the water container and supports the water container. The outer wall of the support portion has a limiting groove, and the outer wall of the water container has at least two limiting blocks. The at least two limiting blocks are spaced apart along the length of the water container, and any one of the limiting blocks can cooperate with the limiting groove. By cooperating different limiting blocks with the limiting groove, the installation position of the water container can be adjusted.

2. The water supply component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with a connecting seat, and the water container and the water valve are both connected to the connecting seat.

3. The water supply component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water supply assembly includes a first connector, which passes through the connector seat and is connected to the water container. The first connector is adapted to connect the connector seat and the water container; and / or The water supply assembly includes a second connector, which passes through the connector seat and is connected to the water valve. The second connector is adapted to connect the connector seat and the water valve.

4. The water supply component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The water valves are distributed along the length of the water container; and / or, the water valves are located at the outlet of the water container.

5. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, It includes a housing and a water supply assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the water supply assembly is installed in the housing.

6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The box body is provided with a box liner, the box liner has an outward protrusion, the outward protrusion has an installation groove, and the water supply component is at least partially accommodated in the installation groove.

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