Refrigerator

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to a refrigerator. According to the refrigerator, the mounting opening is formed in the rear back plate of the refrigerator shell so that the handle structure can be mounted. The handle structure is provided with a main body part, and a hand digging groove is formed, so that the hands of a carrier can conveniently stretch in to apply carrying acting force; according to the refrigerator, the connecting part is connected with the mounting body opposite to the back plate, so that the refrigerator can be placed on the bottom surface and can also be connected with the mounting body on the side surface, the possibility that the refrigerator topples over when an earthquake occurs or large external force is applied to the refrigerator is reduced, and the safety and stability of the refrigerator are improved. The handle structure is connected with the inner side face of the back plate in an abutting mode through the abutting plate part, the positioning part is matched with the mounting part, and the positioning and limiting effects on mounting of the handle structure are achieved. The main body part is embedded in the foaming heat preservation layer, the handle structure is fixed to the box body, no extra fixing structure needs to be arranged, and the fixing structure of the handle structure is simple.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Refrigerators are an indispensable household appliance. As people's living standards improve, their demands for refrigerator products are also increasing.

[0003] In related technologies, refrigerators are generally large in size, making them inconvenient to handle and move. Therefore, some refrigerators are equipped with handles to facilitate movement. However, handles are not only single-function but also have complex connection structures with the refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a refrigerator with a handle structure, which not only serves as a carrying handle but also has a connecting part for fixing to the wall, improving the stability of the refrigerator installation; moreover, the connection between the handle structure and the refrigerator body is simple and reliable.

[0005] This application provides a refrigerator, which includes:

[0006] The box includes a box shell, a box liner, and a foamed insulation layer disposed between the box shell and the box liner. The box liner is located inside the box shell, and the box liner is constructed to form a storage compartment.

[0007] A door, connected to the box body, is used to open or close the storage compartment;

[0008] The rear panel of the enclosure is provided with an installation port;

[0009] Handle structure, the handle structure comprising:

[0010] The main body is constructed to form a hand-cutting groove, with an opening on one side; the main body is embedded in the foamed insulation layer;

[0011] A connecting part is located on one side of the hand slot, and the connecting part is configured to connect with a mounting body opposite to the back panel; the front end of the connecting part is connected to the main body, and the rear end of the connecting part extends to the opening side of the hand slot;

[0012] The abutment plate is connected to the main body and the connecting part respectively, and surrounds the opening of the hand slot and the outside of the connecting part; the abutment plate is located on the inside of the back panel and abuts against the back panel;

[0013] A positioning part is provided on the side of the abutment plate that is away from the main body; the positioning part cooperates with the mounting port, and part of the positioning part is located on the outside of the back plate; the positioning part is annular, and the openings of the connecting part and the hand groove are both located within the area enclosed by the positioning part.

[0014] The refrigerator of this embodiment has an installation opening on the rear panel of the cabinet for mounting a handle structure. The handle structure has a main body forming a hand groove, which facilitates the insertion of a person's hand to apply a lifting force. By providing a connecting part that connects to the mounting body opposite the rear panel, the refrigerator can not only be placed on the bottom surface, but also connected to the mounting body on the side, reducing the possibility of the refrigerator tipping over in the event of an earthquake or under a large external force, and improving the safety and stability of the refrigerator.

[0015] The handle structure features an abutment plate that abuts against the inner side of the back panel, and a positioning part that cooperates with the mounting part to position and restrict the handle structure during installation. The main body is embedded in the foam insulation layer, fixing the handle structure to the enclosure without the need for additional fixing structures, simplifying the handle's installation. Furthermore, the foam insulation layer enhances the force exerted by the abutment plate against the back panel from the inside out, improving the reliability of the handle structure's installation on the back panel.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the connecting portion is provided with a connecting hole so that the flexible connector passes through the connecting hole and connects to the mounting body; one end of the connecting hole communicates with the hand-clip groove, and the other end of the connecting hole extends to the opening side of the hand-clip groove.

[0017] In this way, the flexible connector passes through the connecting hole and exits through the hand groove, allowing it to fit over the connection between the hand groove and the connecting hole. This design makes the connection between the connector and the mounting body simple and reliable.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, there is a gap between the top of the abutment plate and the main body portion along the depth direction of the box;

[0019] The connecting part includes:

[0020] A connecting arm is connected to the abutting plate and is located above the opening of the hand slot; the connecting arm is provided with a first through hole section;

[0021] The hole wall is connected to the main body and the hole wall encloses to form a second through hole section, the second through hole section connects the first through hole section and the hand groove; the second through hole section is arranged coaxially with the first through hole section, and the second through hole section and the first through hole section form the connecting hole.

[0022] In this embodiment, the connecting portion is connected to the abutment plate portion by a connecting arm, forming a first through-hole section, which is exposed on the opening side of the hand slot. A second through-hole section is formed by connecting the hole wall to the main body portion, connecting the first through-hole section and the hand slot. Thus, the connecting portion is connected not only to the abutment plate portion but also to the main body portion, resulting in structural stability. The connecting hole penetrates the connecting arm and is enclosed by the hole wall to form the second through-hole section, giving the connecting hole a larger length. This allows for a larger mating length between the flexible connector and the connecting portion, improving connection stability.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the connecting arm includes:

[0024] The first part is provided with the first through hole section;

[0025] Two second parts are located on opposite sides of the first part along the width direction of the box body; the two second parts are located on the side opposite to the first part and slope downwards.

[0026] This design makes the second part roughly triangular, which helps to improve the structural strength and stability of the connecting arm.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the connecting arm is provided with reinforcing ribs, which helps to improve the structural strength of the connecting arm. The end face of the reinforcing rib facing away from the abutment plate does not protrude from the end face of the positioning part facing away from the abutment plate. This can improve the regularity of the exposed part of the handle structure through the mounting opening, providing a better appearance; it can also ensure the volume of the exposed part of the handle structure, avoiding excessive protrusion of the exposed part of the handle structure, which would increase the overall size of the refrigerator.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the main body includes: a first arc-shaped wall, a second arc-shaped wall, and a first connecting wall, wherein the first arc-shaped wall and the second arc-shaped wall are opposite to each other and spaced apart, and the first ends of the first arc-shaped wall and the second arc-shaped wall are respectively connected to the first connecting wall;

[0029] The second end of the first arc-shaped wall extends to the upper side of the opening of the hand-grip groove, and the second end of the second arc-shaped wall extends to the lower side of the opening of the hand-grip groove.

[0030] The first end of the first arc-shaped wall is higher than the second end; the first end of the second arc-shaped wall is higher than the second end.

[0031] The handle groove in the embodiment of the application is arc-shaped, and the front end of the handle groove gradually slopes downward from the rear end, making it easy for the operator's hand to reach in and ensuring a good feel when moving the refrigerator. Moreover, the second end of the first arc-shaped wall and the second arc-shaped wall is lower than the first end, so that the first arc-shaped wall and the second arc-shaped wall slope downward, which facilitates the demolding of the handle structure.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, both the first arc-shaped wall and the second arc-shaped wall are circular arc walls, and the radius of the first arc-shaped wall is smaller than the radius of the second arc-shaped wall;

[0033] The center of the first arc-shaped wall is closer to the opening of the hand-grip groove than the center of the second arc-shaped wall.

[0034] With the above settings, not only can the gap between the first arc-shaped wall and the second arc-shaped wall gradually increase from the first connecting wall end toward the handle groove end, but the first arc-shaped wall and the second arc-shaped wall can also gradually decrease from front to back, which helps with demolding after the handle structure is formed.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, there is a first gap between the first end of the first arcuate wall and the first end of the second arcuate wall, and a second gap between the second end of the first arcuate wall and the second end of the second arcuate wall, wherein the second gap is greater than the first gap.

[0036] This design ensures that the gap between the first and second arc-shaped walls gradually increases from one end of the first connecting wall toward the hand groove, facilitating the insertion of the operator's hand and ensuring the refrigerator's feel during handling.

[0037] In some embodiments of this application, a sealing gasket is provided between the abutment plate and the back plate.

[0038] This improves the sealing performance between the abutment plate and the back panel, reducing the possibility of the foamed insulation material overflowing from the gap between the abutment plate and the back panel.

[0039] In some embodiments of this application, at least a plurality of ribs are provided on the main body portion, the side of the abutment plate portion facing the main body portion, and the connecting portion, and the plurality of ribs form a material receiving groove.

[0040] This design allows the foaming material to enter the container, increasing the contact area between the handle structure and the foam insulation layer. This results in more thorough contact between the handle structure and the foam insulation layer, which helps improve the reliability and stability of the handle structure installation. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the implementation methods in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, 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 some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator installation provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 2 A front view of a refrigerator during installation, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA section view in the middle;

[0045] Figure 4 Exploded views of the refrigerator during installation provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 5 for Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of region P in the diagram;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the handle structure provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the handle structure provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 8 Rear view of a handle structure provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 9 for Figure 8 BB section view in the middle;

[0051] Figure 10 for Figure 8 CC section view in the middle;

[0052] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Auxiliary annotation diagrams for the first and second arc-shaped walls.

[0053] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0054] 100: Box body; 110: Box shell; 111: Back panel; 1111: Mounting port; 112: Top panel; 113: Side panel; 120: Inner box; 121: Storage compartment;

[0055] 200: Door body;

[0056] 300: Handle structure; 310: Main body; 311: Handle groove; 312: First arc-shaped wall; 3121: Arc-shaped surface; 313: Second arc-shaped wall; 314: First connecting wall; 315: Second connecting wall; 320: Connecting part; 321: Connecting hole; 3211: First through hole section; 3212: Second through hole section; 322: Connecting arm; 3221: First part; 3222: Second part; 323: Hole wall; 324: Reinforcing rib; 330: Abutment plate part; 331: Sealing gasket; 340: Positioning part; 350: Rib plate; 351: Material container;

[0057] 400: Mounting body; 410: Flexible connector. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To make the objectives, implementation methods and advantages of this application clearer, the exemplary implementation methods of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the exemplary embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described exemplary embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0059] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0060] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclusively include, for example, a product or device that includes a series of components is not necessarily limited to those that are explicitly listed, but may include other components that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0061] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "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. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0062] 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0063] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0064] In related technologies, the handles on refrigerators have a single function, and the connection structure between the handle and the cabinet is complex, making assembly complicated and costly.

[0065] In view of this, the present application provides a refrigerator with a handle structure on the back panel of the cabinet. The handle structure can not only serve as a handle for moving and transferring the refrigerator, improving the convenience of moving the refrigerator; moreover, at least part of the handle structure is located between the cabinet shell and the cabinet liner, and is embedded in the foam insulation layer, without the need for additional fixing structure, and the connection structure is simple and reliable.

[0066] The handle structure also has a connecting part, which connects to the mounting body opposite the back panel of the refrigerator. This helps to fix the refrigerator from the side, improving the stability and reliability of the refrigerator installation.

[0067] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0068] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This application provides a refrigerator, which includes a cabinet 100. The cabinet 100 can be configured to have a storage compartment 121 for storing items. An access opening is formed on the front side of the storage compartment 121.

[0069] Multiple storage compartments 121 can be provided to expand storage space. Depending on the storage temperature of the storage compartments 121, they can include at least one refrigerated compartment and at least one frozen compartment. The internal temperature of the refrigerated compartment can be maintained between approximately 0°C and 5°C for storing items in refrigeration mode; the internal temperature of the frozen compartment can be maintained between approximately -30°C and 0°C for storing items in freezing mode.

[0070] In some possible implementations, at least one storage chamber 121 may also be configured as a vacuum chamber or a variable temperature chamber, etc., which will not be described in detail in the embodiments of this application.

[0071] For example, two storage compartments 121 can be provided, which can be stacked vertically or arranged side by side horizontally. One of them can be a refrigerator compartment and the other can be a freezer compartment.

[0072] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the refrigerator body 100 may include a liner 120 and a shell 110. The liner 120 may be configured to form a storage compartment 121 with a front opening, which serves as an access port. The shell 110 may be attached to the outside of the liner 120 to form part of the refrigerator's exterior. The refrigerator body 100 may also include a foamed insulation layer disposed between the liner 120 and the shell 110. The foamed insulation layer can insulate the storage compartment 121 to minimize heat exchange between the storage compartment 121 and the outside of the refrigerator, thus helping to ensure the refrigerator's cooling effect.

[0073] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the outer shell 110 may include a top plate 112, which is located on top of the inner liner 120. The outer shell 110 may also include two side plates 113 that are opposite to each other and spaced apart along the width direction X of the refrigerator, and the two side plates 113 are respectively connected to the top plate 112 on both sides along the width direction X of the refrigerator.

[0074] In some embodiments, the top plate 112 and the two side plates 113 are integrally formed as a single piece. For example, the two ends of a metal plate are bent to the same side to form a U-shaped structure, which can be called a U-shell. This arrangement helps to reduce the number of connection points of the shell 110, improves assembly efficiency, and also helps to improve the sealing performance of the shell 110.

[0075] The refrigerator shell 110 may also include a back panel 111, which is fixed to the rear side of the top panel 112 and the two side panels 113. The back panel 111 is spaced apart from the refrigerator door 200 along the depth direction Y of the refrigerator shell 100. The back panel 111 can be a flat structure, which not only simplifies the structure of the back panel 111 but also facilitates processing and helps reduce processing costs. Moreover, the flat rear surface of the back panel 111 helps to provide a compact appearance for the refrigerator.

[0076] Of course, the outer shell 110 also needs to be equipped with a bottom plate, which is arranged at intervals with the top plate 112 along the height direction Z of the refrigerator. In this way, the top plate 112, the bottom plate, the two side plates 113 and the rear plate 111 enclose and form a mounting cavity with a front opening. The inner liner 120 is installed in this mounting cavity.

[0077] The refrigerator in this embodiment may further include a door 200, which is connected to the cabinet 100 to open or close the access port. Exemplarily, the door 200 is hinged to the cabinet 100, allowing the door 200 to rotate relative to the cabinet 100 to open or close the storage compartment 121.

[0078] Each storage room 121 may be provided with one door 200; or, each storage room 121 may be provided with two doors 200, which may rotate in opposite directions to open or close the storage room 121.

[0079] In some embodiments, a storage drawer is installed in the storage compartment 121, and the outer end plate of the storage drawer is configured to form a door 200. The storage drawer can be pulled out relative to the housing 100 to allow at least a portion of the storage drawer to be removed for taking out or placing items, or the storage drawer can be pushed into the storage compartment 121 to close the storage drawer.

[0080] The refrigerator in this embodiment may further include a refrigeration system for reducing the air temperature in the storage compartment 121. Exemplarily, the refrigeration system may be housed within the cabinet 100. The refrigeration system may include a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator connected in a cycle.

[0081] During refrigeration system operation, the compressor compresses refrigerant vapor, generating high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor, and delivers it to the condenser. The condenser liquefies the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor, generating high-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant liquid, which is then delivered to the expansion valve. The expansion valve reduces the pressure of the refrigerant liquid, transforming it from a high-pressure, low-temperature liquid into a low-pressure, low-temperature liquid, which is then delivered to the evaporator. The evaporator receives the low-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant liquid and boils it under isobaric conditions, absorbing heat and vaporizing to form refrigerant vapor, thereby lowering the temperature inside the storage compartment.

[0082] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 The refrigerator in this embodiment may also include a handle structure 300, which is installed on the cabinet 100 to improve the convenience of moving the refrigerator.

[0083] For example, the handle structure 300 is mounted on the rear panel 111 so that it is not visible to the user when the refrigerator is in use. The handle structure 300 may be mounted on the top of the rear panel 111.

[0084] In some embodiments, the rear panel 111 of the housing 110 is provided with a mounting opening 1111 for mounting the handle structure 300. The mounting opening 1111 may be located at the top of the rear panel 111.

[0085] In this embodiment of the application, there are two mounting ports 1111 and two handle structures 300. The two handle structures 300 are respectively installed in one mounting port 1111, which makes it convenient for the transporter to carry with both hands.

[0086] For example, two handle structures 300 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the housing 100.

[0087] The handle structure 300 of this application embodiment can not only serve as a grip for porters to facilitate handling, but also can be connected to the mounting body 400 to prevent the refrigerator from tipping over.

[0088] The mounting body 400 is opposite to the back panel 111 of the cabinet 100. The mounting body 400 can be a wall, a cabinet wall panel, etc.

[0089] For example, combined Figure 5 The handle structure 300 is connected to the mounting body 400 via a flexible connector 410, which can be a strap, rope, chain, etc. This design makes the installation of the flexible connector 410 relatively convenient.

[0090] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 4 The mounting body 400 can be equipped with hooks, so that one end of the flexible connector 410 can be hung on the hooks, making the installation method simple.

[0091] The specific structure and function of the handle structure 300 in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0092] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the handle structure 300 includes a main body 310, which is configured to form a hand-holding groove 311, with an opening on one side. The handle structure 300 is mounted on a rear panel 111, therefore the opening of the hand-holding groove 311 faces rearward, facilitating a person to reach into the groove through the opening to apply a lifting force.

[0093] Combination Figure 5 The main body 310 is embedded in the foamed insulation layer. It can be understood that the main body 310 is located between the inner liner 120 and the outer shell 110. When the foamed insulation layer is formed, the foaming material and the main body 310 are structurally connected, thereby fixing the main body 310 to the shell 100.

[0094] The handle structure 300 of this application embodiment also includes a connecting portion 320, which is located on one side of the handle groove 311 to prevent the connection portion 320 from affecting the use of the handle groove 311. For example, the connecting portion 320 is located above the handle groove 311.

[0095] The connecting part 320 is configured to connect with the mounting body 400 opposite to the rear panel 111. There are various ways to connect the connecting part 320 and the mounting body 400, such as snap-fitting or screw connection. In this embodiment, the connecting part 320 is connected to the mounting body 400 via a flexible connector 410, which is a simple and reliable connection method.

[0096] The connecting part 320 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other along the depth direction of the housing 100. The front end of the connecting part 320 is connected to the main body 310, and the rear end of the connecting part 320 extends to the opening side of the handle groove 311. Thus, the connecting part 320 is opposite to the mounting body 400, which facilitates the connection.

[0097] The handle structure 300 of this embodiment further includes an abutment plate portion 330, which is connected to the main body portion 310 and the connecting portion 320 respectively, and surrounds the opening of the handle groove 311 and the outside of the connecting portion 320. The abutment plate portion 330 is opposite to the back panel 111, located inside the back panel 111, and abuts against the back panel 111.

[0098] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 5 A sealing gasket 331 is provided between the abutment plate 330 and the back panel 111. The sealing gasket 331 can be foam, sponge, etc., to improve the sealing performance between the abutment plate 330 and the back panel 111 and reduce the possibility of the foaming material of the foam insulation layer overflowing from the gap between the abutment plate 330 and the back panel 111.

[0099] The handle structure 300 may further include a positioning part 340, which is disposed on the side of the abutment plate part 330 opposite to the main body part 310. The positioning part 340 mates with the mounting port 1111, and a portion of the positioning part 340 is located on the outer side of the back plate 111; the positioning part 340 is annular, and the openings of the connecting part 320 and the handle groove 311 are both located within the area enclosed by the positioning part 340.

[0100] Thus, the abutment plate portion 330 and the main body portion 310 of the handle structure 300 are located inside the back panel 111, and part of the positioning portion 340 is exposed outside the back panel 111 through the mounting opening 1111, so that the connecting portion 320 and the handle groove 311 inside the positioning portion 340 are exposed outside the back panel 111, which facilitates operation.

[0101] In some embodiments, the handle structure 300 is a one-piece molded component, which not only simplifies the molding of the handle structure 300 but also helps to improve the structural strength of the handle structure 300.

[0102] Therefore, the refrigerator in this embodiment of the application has an installation opening 1111 on the rear panel 111 of the cabinet 110 to install a handle structure 300. The handle structure 300 has a main body 310 forming a hand groove 311, which facilitates the insertion of the hands of the handler to apply a handling force; by providing a connecting part 320 to connect with the mounting body 400 opposite to the rear panel 111, the refrigerator can not only be placed on the bottom surface, but also connected to the mounting body 400 on the side, reducing the possibility of the refrigerator tipping over in the event of an earthquake or under a large external force, and improving the safety and stability of the refrigerator.

[0103] The handle structure 300 abuts against the inner side of the back panel 111 via an abutment plate 330 and a positioning part 340 that cooperates with the mounting part, thus positioning and restricting the installation of the handle structure 300. The main body 310 is embedded in the foam insulation layer, fixing the handle structure 300 to the housing 100 without the need for additional fixing structures, simplifying the fixing structure of the handle structure 300. Furthermore, the foam insulation layer enhances the force exerted by the abutment plate 330 against the back panel 111 from the inside out, improving the reliability of the handle structure 300's installation on the back panel 111.

[0104] Continue to refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments, the connecting part 320 is provided with a connecting hole 321, which is a through hole. One end of the connecting hole 321 is connected to the hand groove 311, and the other end of the connecting hole 321 extends to the opening side of the hand groove 311.

[0105] In some embodiments, the hand-holding groove 311 is generally arc-shaped, with its front end higher than its rear end, and the rear end of the hand-holding groove 311 forming an opening. A connecting hole 321 is located above the opening of the hand-holding groove 311, and the connecting hole 321 can extend along the depth direction of the housing 100, such that the front end of the connecting hole 321 communicates with the hand-holding groove 311, and the rear end of the connecting hole 321 extends to one side of the opening of the hand-holding groove 311.

[0106] Combination Figure 5 The flexible connector 410 passes through the connecting hole 321 and connects to the mounting body 400. The flexible connector 410 enters through the connecting hole 321 and exits through the hand groove 311, so that the flexible connector 410 fits onto the connecting portion 320 between the hand groove 311 and the connecting hole 321. This arrangement makes the connection between the connecting portion 320 and the mounting body 400 simple and reliable.

[0107] The flexible connector 410 allows it to function as a part of the refrigerator, serving as an accessory to connect the connecting part 320 to the mounting body 400. Alternatively, the flexible connector 410 can be a component independent of the refrigerator.

[0108] Combination Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments of this application, the abutment plate portion 330 is annular and surrounds the outside of the openings of the connecting portion 320 and the hand-holding groove 311. The top of the abutment plate portion 330 is spaced from the main body portion 310 along the depth direction of the housing 100. It can be understood that the portion of the abutment plate portion 330 above the connecting portion 320 is spaced from the main body portion 310 along the depth direction of the housing 100.

[0109] The connecting part 320 includes a connecting arm 322, which is connected to the portion of the abutment plate part 330 located above the hand slot 311 and is located above the opening of the hand slot 311. The connecting arm 322 is provided with a first through hole section 3211.

[0110] The connecting portion 320 also includes a hole wall 323, which is connected to the main body portion 310 and is located on the front side of the connecting arm 322. The hole wall 323 is located within the gap between the top of the abutment plate portion 330 and the main body portion 310. Exemplarily, the top wall of the main body portion 310 protrudes upward to form the hole wall 323.

[0111] The hole wall 323 encloses and forms a second through hole section 3212, which connects the first through hole section 3211 and the hand groove 311; the second through hole section 3212 is located in front of the first through hole section 3211. The second through hole section 3212 and the first through hole section 3211 form a connecting hole 321. The first through hole section 3211 is coaxially arranged with the first through hole section 3211 to facilitate the insertion of the flexible connector 410.

[0112] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 320 is connected to the abutment plate portion 330 by a connecting arm 322, forming a first through hole section 3211, which is exposed on the opening side of the hand slot 311. It is connected to the main body portion 310 by a hole wall 323, forming a second through hole section 3212, connecting the first through hole section 3211 and the hand slot 311. Thus, the connecting portion 320 is connected not only to the abutment plate portion 330 but also to the main body portion 310, resulting in a stable structure. The connecting hole 321 penetrates the connecting arm 322 and is enclosed by the hole wall 323 to form the second through hole section 3212, giving the connecting hole 321 a larger length. This allows the flexible connector 410 and the connecting portion 320 to have a larger mating length, improving the stability of the connection.

[0113] Reference Figure 8 In some embodiments, the connecting arm 322 includes a first portion 3221, on which a first through hole segment 3211 is provided.

[0114] The connecting arm 322 also includes two second parts 3222, which are located on both sides of the first part 3221 along the width direction of the housing 100.

[0115] The two second parts 3222 are on the opposite side of the first part 3221 and slope downwards, making the second parts 3222 roughly triangular, which helps to improve the structural strength and stability of the connecting arm 322.

[0116] In some embodiments of this application, the connecting arm 322 is provided with a reinforcing rib 324, which helps to improve the structural strength of the connecting arm 322.

[0117] exist Figure 8 In the middle, the reinforcing rib 324 extends vertically, but this is not a restriction on the direction of extension of the reinforcing rib 324.

[0118] Multiple reinforcing ribs 324 can be provided, and the multiple reinforcing ribs 324 can be arranged at intervals along the width direction to further improve the structural strength of the connecting arm 322.

[0119] The end face of the reinforcing rib 324 facing away from the abutting plate portion 330 does not protrude beyond the end face of the positioning portion 340 facing away from the abutting plate portion 330; that is, the rear end face of the reinforcing rib 324 does not protrude beyond the rear end face of the positioning portion 340. For example, the end face of the reinforcing rib 324 is flush with the end face of the positioning portion 340, which improves the regularity of the exposed portion of the handle structure 300 through the mounting opening 1111, providing a better appearance; it also ensures the volume of the exposed portion of the handle structure 300, preventing excessive protrusion of the exposed portion and thus increasing the overall size of the refrigerator.

[0120] Combination Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments of this application, the main body 310 includes a first arcuate wall 312, a second arcuate wall 313, and a first connecting wall 314. The first arcuate wall 312 and the second arcuate wall 313 are opposite to each other and spaced apart. The first arcuate wall 312 and the second arcuate wall 313 protrude in the same direction.

[0121] The first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 have opposite first ends and second ends, respectively. The first end of the first arc-shaped wall 312 is higher than the second end of the first arc-shaped wall 312; the first end of the second arc-shaped wall 313 is higher than the second end of the second arc-shaped wall 313.

[0122] The first ends of the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 are respectively connected to the first connecting wall 314.

[0123] The second end of the first arc-shaped wall 312 extends to the upper side of the opening of the hand-holding groove 311, and the second end of the second arc-shaped wall 313 extends to the lower side of the opening of the hand-holding groove 311.

[0124] Combination Figures 6 to 10 The first arc-shaped wall 312 and the upper part of the abutment plate portion 330 are spaced apart along the width direction of the housing 100. The hole wall 323 of the connecting portion 320 is connected to the first arc-shaped wall 312. The first arc-shaped wall 312 protrudes upward away from the second arc-shaped wall 313 to form the hole wall 323.

[0125] The main body 310 also includes two second connecting walls 315, which are located on both sides of the first arc-shaped wall 312 along the width direction of the housing 100. The second connecting walls 315 are connected to the first connecting wall 314, the first arc-shaped wall 312, and the second arc-shaped wall 313, respectively. The first arc-shaped wall 312, the second arc-shaped wall 313, the first connecting wall 314, and the two second connecting walls 315 together form a hand-holding groove 311.

[0126] Therefore, the handle groove 311 in this embodiment is arc-shaped, and the front end of the handle groove 311 gradually slopes downward from the rear end, making it easy for the operator's hand to reach in and ensuring a good feel when moving the refrigerator. Moreover, the second ends of the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 are lower than the first ends, so that the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 slope downward, which facilitates the demolding of the handle structure 300.

[0127] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 10 There is a first interval L1 between the first end of the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the first end of the second arc-shaped wall 313, and there is a second interval L2 between the second end of the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second end of the second arc-shaped wall 313, wherein the second interval L2 is greater than the first interval L1.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first interval L1 is greater than or equal to 20mm, which not only ensures the feel but also meets the requirements for mold opening and demolding of the product.

[0129] This design allows the gap between the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 to gradually increase from one end of the first connecting wall 314 toward the hand groove 311, making it easier for the operator's hand to reach in and ensuring the refrigerator's feel during handling.

[0130] Reference Figure 11 Both the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 are circular arc walls, and the radius R1 of the first arc-shaped wall 312 is smaller than the radius R2 of the second arc-shaped wall 313. The arc center O1 of the first arc-shaped wall 312 is closer to the opening side of the hand-holding groove 311 than the arc center O2 of the second arc-shaped wall 313.

[0131] exist Figure 11 In the middle, a dashed circle is formed with O1 as the center and R1 as the radius; a dotted-dash circle is formed with O2 as the center and R2 as the radius.

[0132] With the above settings, the gap between the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 can gradually increase from the first connecting wall 314 end toward the handle groove 311 end; and the first arc-shaped wall 312 and the second arc-shaped wall 313 can gradually decrease from front to back, which helps with demolding after the handle structure 300 is formed.

[0133] Combination Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments of this application, the connecting hole 321 has a first width L3 along the width direction X of the housing 100, and the size of the first width L3 can be 25mm; the connecting hole 321 has a first height H1 along the height direction Z of the housing 100, and the first height H1 can be 8mm.

[0134] The bottom wall of the connecting hole 321 and the first arc-shaped wall 312 have a second height H2, which can be 8mm, to ensure the structural strength of the connection part 320 between the bottom of the connecting hole 321 and the top of the hand groove 311.

[0135] Of course, the above is not a limitation on the size of the connecting hole 321. For example, the first width L3 can be 24mm, 23mm, 26mm, 27mm, etc. Those skilled in the art can set it according to actual needs.

[0136] In some possible implementations of this application, the second end of the first arcuate wall 312 forms an arcuate surface 3121, which ensures a comfortable handling experience when moving the refrigerator. For example, the radius of the arcuate surface 3121 is greater than 3 mm, ensuring a relatively gentle force-bearing area for the hand.

[0137] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments of this application, at least a plurality of stiffeners 350 are provided on the side of the main body 310, the side of the abutment plate 330 facing the main body 310, and the connecting part 320, and the plurality of stiffeners 350 are arranged at intervals to form a material receiving groove 351.

[0138] For example, multiple stiffeners 350 are spaced apart, and some stiffeners 350 extend intersectingly to form a grid-like structure.

[0139] This design allows the foaming material to enter the material container 351, increasing the contact area between the handle structure 300 and the foamed insulation layer. This results in more thorough contact between the handle structure 300 and the foamed insulation layer, which helps improve the reliability and stability of the handle structure 300 installation.

[0140] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0141] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The box body (100) includes a box shell (110), a box liner (120) and a foamed insulation layer disposed between the box shell (110) and the box liner (120). The box liner (120) is located inside the box shell (110) and the box liner (120) is constructed to form a storage compartment (121). A door (200) is connected to the box (100) to open or close the storage compartment (121); The rear panel (111) of the housing (110) is provided with a mounting port (1111); A handle structure (300), the handle structure (300) comprising: The main body (310) is constructed to form a hand-holding groove (311), and one side of the hand-holding groove (311) is open; The main body (310) is embedded in the foamed insulation layer; A connecting part (320) is located on one side of the hand-holding groove (311), and the connecting part (320) is configured to connect with the mounting body (400) opposite to the back panel (111); the front end of the connecting part (320) is connected to the main body (310), and the rear end of the connecting part (320) extends to the opening side of the hand-holding groove (311); The abutting plate (330) is connected to the main body (310) and the connecting part (320) respectively, and surrounds the opening of the hand groove (311) and the outside of the connecting part (320); the abutting plate (330) is located inside the back panel (111) and abuts against the back panel (111); A positioning part (340) is disposed on the side of the abutting plate part (330) away from the main body part (310); the positioning part (340) cooperates with the mounting port (1111), and part of the positioning part (340) is located outside the back plate (111); the positioning part (340) is annular, and the openings of the connecting part (320) and the hand groove (311) are both located within the area enclosed by the positioning part (340).

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part (320) is provided with a connecting hole (321) so that the flexible connector (410) passes through the connecting hole (321) and connects to the mounting body (400); one end of the connecting hole (321) communicates with the hand groove (311), and the other end of the connecting hole (321) extends to the opening side of the hand groove (311).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the abutting plate (330) and the main body (310) are spaced apart along the depth direction of the box (100); The connecting part (320) includes: A connecting arm (322) is connected to the abutting plate (330) and is located above the opening of the hand slot (311); the connecting arm (322) is provided with a first through hole section (3211); The hole wall (323) is connected to the main body (310), and the hole wall (323) encloses to form a second through hole section (3212), the second through hole section (3212) connects the first through hole section (3211) and the hand groove (311); the second through hole section (3212) and the first through hole section (3211) are arranged coaxially, and the second through hole section (3212) and the first through hole section (3211) form the connecting hole (321).

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting arm (322) includes: The first part (3221) is provided with the first through hole section (3211); Two second parts (3222) are located on both sides of the first part (3221) along the width direction of the box (100); the two second parts (3222) are on the side opposite to the first part (3221) and slope downward.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting arm (322) is provided with a reinforcing rib (324), and the end face of the reinforcing rib (324) away from the abutting plate (330) does not protrude from the end face of the positioning part (340) away from the abutting plate (330).

6. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The main body (310) includes: a first arc-shaped wall (312), a second arc-shaped wall (313), and a first connecting wall (314). The first arc-shaped wall (312) and the second arc-shaped wall (313) are opposite to each other and have a gap, and the first ends of the first arc-shaped wall (312) and the second arc-shaped wall (313) are respectively connected to the first connecting wall (314). The second end of the first arc-shaped wall (312) extends to the upper side of the opening of the hand-holding groove (311), and the second end of the second arc-shaped wall (313) extends to the lower side of the opening of the hand-holding groove (311). The first end of the first arc-shaped wall (312) is higher than the second end; the first end of the second arc-shaped wall (313) is higher than the second end.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first arc-shaped wall (312) and the second arc-shaped wall (313) are circular arc walls, and the radius of the first arc-shaped wall (312) is smaller than the radius of the second arc-shaped wall (313); The center of the first arc-shaped wall (312) is closer to the opening side of the hand-holding groove (311) than the center of the second arc-shaped wall (313).

8. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, There is a first gap between the first end of the first arcuate wall (312) and the first end of the second arcuate wall (313), and there is a second gap between the second end of the first arcuate wall (312) and the second end of the second arcuate wall (313), the second gap being larger than the first gap.

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, A sealing gasket (331) is provided between the abutment plate (330) and the back plate (111).

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The main body (310), the side of the abutment plate (330) facing the main body (310), and at least a portion of the connecting part (320) are provided with a plurality of stiffeners (350), which form a material receiving groove (351).

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