Refrigeration equipment

By placing the water tank component of the water purification unit in the refrigerator between the rear end of the first drawer and the inner liner, and stacking it with the storage box, the problem of the water purification unit occupying space is solved, maximizing the use of storage space and improving the user experience.

CN224230442UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides refrigeration equipment. The refrigeration equipment comprises a box container, a first drawer, a second drawer, a storage box and a water purification assembly, a storage space is defined by the box container, the first drawer and the second drawer are both arranged in the storage space and arranged side by side, the storage box is arranged between the first drawer and the second drawer, and the water purification assembly comprises a filtering assembly and a water box assembly. The filtering assembly is used for filtering water, the water box assembly is used for storing the water filtered by the filtering assembly, the first drawer is provided with a front end and a rear end which are oppositely arranged, the water box assembly is arranged between the rear end of the first drawer and the refrigerator container, and the filtering assembly is arranged between the first drawer and the second drawer. And at least one part of the filtering assembly enters the storage box. According to the refrigeration equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage space in the refrigeration equipment can be maximized, so that the experience feeling of a user is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical manufacturing technology, and in particular to a refrigeration device. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators are essential home appliances in modern households for food preservation and storage. They create a low-temperature environment through their refrigeration system, enabling the long-term preservation of various ingredients. The ice-making function, as an extended and practical feature of refrigerators, provides users with convenient ice-making services, meeting special needs such as cooling beverages and preserving fresh ingredients, greatly enhancing the user experience and practicality of refrigerators. The water purification component is a key guarantee for the efficient and healthy operation of the ice-making function. By purifying the water used for ice making, it ensures that the ice produced is pure and hygienic, avoiding potential threats to users' health due to water quality issues.

[0003] However, in existing refrigerators, the water purification unit occupies a lot of space, which significantly reduces the storage space available for storing items, thus reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, this application provides a refrigeration device.

[0005] This application provides a refrigeration device, including a cabinet liner, a first drawer, a second drawer, a storage box, and a water purification assembly. The cabinet liner encloses a storage space. The first drawer and the second drawer are both disposed within the storage space and arranged side by side. The storage box is disposed between the first drawer and the second drawer. The water purification assembly includes a filter assembly and a water box assembly. The filter assembly is used to filter water, and the water box assembly is used to store the water filtered by the filter assembly. The first drawer has a front end and a rear end that are disposed opposite to each other. The water box assembly is disposed between the rear end of the first drawer and the cabinet liner. The filter assembly is disposed between the first drawer and the second drawer, and the filter assembly and the storage box are stacked on top of each other.

[0006] In some embodiments, the water box assembly includes a water tank, and the filtration assembly includes a filter; and / or,

[0007] The filter assembly is positioned above the storage box.

[0008] In some embodiments, the water tank includes a mounting plate and a water storage pipe, the water storage pipe being embedded in and connected to the mounting plate, and the water storage pipe including bent pipe sections and / or curved pipe sections.

[0009] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly further includes a water tank cover disposed between the rear end of the water tank and the first drawer for protecting the water tank.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water box assembly further includes a water tank bracket, the water tank bracket being mounted on the tank liner, and the water tank being mounted on the water tank bracket;

[0011] The filtration assembly further includes a filter bracket, which is mounted on the water tank bracket, and the filter is mounted on the filter bracket.

[0012] In some embodiments, the water purification assembly further includes a first inlet pipe connected to the inlet of the filter, and the filter assembly further includes a first outlet pipe connected to the outlet of the filter.

[0013] In some embodiments, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice maker, which is connected to the first outlet pipe via an ice maker inlet pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments, the filtration assembly further includes a water valve, the inlet of which is connected to the first water outlet pipe, the water valve having a first outlet and a second outlet, the first outlet being connected to the inlet of the water tank, and the second outlet being connected to the water inlet pipe of the ice maker.

[0015] In some embodiments, the filter assembly further includes a filter cover disposed above the filter and covering at least a portion of the filter.

[0016] In some embodiments, a water distributor is installed on the inner wall of the tank, and the water distributor is connected to the outlet of the water tank through a water intake pipe.

[0017] The refrigeration device provided in this application embodiment, by placing the water box assembly in the water purification component between the rear end of the first drawer and the inner liner, can fully utilize the gap between the rear end of the first drawer and the inner liner without occupying drawer space; by placing a storage box and a filter assembly between the first and second drawers, and stacking the filter assembly and the storage box, not only does it not affect the normal use of the storage box, but also, when it is necessary to install or remove the filter assembly, the storage box can be pulled out, at which time the user can directly operate the filter assembly from the front of the refrigeration device; the above arrangement of the water box assembly and the filter assembly can maximize the internal storage space of the refrigeration device, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion and disassembly of a refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a first partial structure of a refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a second part of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of region B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a third part of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0028] Component symbol explanation:

[0029] 100. Refrigeration equipment; 21. Cabinet shell; 22. Cabinet liner; 81. Refrigerator compartment; 82. Freezer compartment; 31. First drawer; 32. Second drawer; 33. Storage box; 40. Water box assembly; 41. Water tank; 411. Mounting plate; 412. Water storage pipe; 42. Water tank bracket; 43. Water tank cover; 50. Filter assembly; 51. Filter; 52. Filter bracket; 53. Filter cover; 54. First water inlet pipe; 55. First water outlet pipe; 56. Water valve; 61. Water distributor; 62. Water inlet pipe; 71. Ice storage box; 72. Ice maker water inlet pipe; 73. Water inlet pipe cover. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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 a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In 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.

[0034] 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 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.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This application provides a refrigeration device 100, including a cabinet liner 22, a first drawer 31, a second drawer 32, a storage box 33, and a water purification component. The cabinet liner 22 encloses a storage space. The first drawer 31 and the second drawer 32 are both disposed within the storage space and are arranged side by side. The storage box 33 is disposed between the first drawer 31 and the second drawer 32. The water purification component includes a filter component 50 and a water box component 40. The filter component 50 is used to filter water, and the water box component 40 is used to store the water filtered by the filter component 50. The first drawer 31 has a front end and a rear end that are arranged opposite to each other. The water box component 40 is disposed between the rear end of the first drawer 31 and the cabinet liner 22. The filter component 50 is disposed between the first drawer 31 and the second drawer 32, and the filter component 50 and the storage box 33 are stacked.

[0036] Please see Figure 2 For example, the filter assembly 50 is disposed above the storage box 33.

[0037] For example, the refrigeration device 100 can be a refrigerator, freezer, etc.

[0038] In some embodiments, the refrigeration device 100 is a refrigerator, and the storage space enclosed by the inner liner 22 is a cold storage compartment 81.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 For example, the refrigeration equipment 100 also includes a housing 21, and the inner liner 22 is disposed inside the housing 21.

[0040] The refrigeration device 100 provided in this application embodiment, by placing the water box assembly 40 in the water purification component between the rear end of the first drawer 31 and the inner liner 22, can fully utilize the gap between the rear end of the first drawer 31 and the inner liner 22 without occupying drawer space; by setting the storage box 33 and the filter assembly 50 between the first drawer 31 and the second drawer 32, and stacking the filter assembly 50 and the storage box 33, not only does it not affect the normal use of the storage box 33, but also, when it is necessary to install or remove the filter assembly 50, the storage box 33 can be pulled out, at which time the user can directly operate the filter assembly 50 from the front of the refrigeration device 100; the above arrangement of the water box assembly 40 and the filter assembly 50 can maximize the internal storage space of the refrigeration device 100, thereby improving the user experience.

[0041] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The water box assembly 40 includes a water tank 41, and the filter assembly 50 includes a filter 51.

[0042] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The water tank 41 includes a mounting plate 411 and a water storage pipe 412. The water storage pipe 412 is embedded in the mounting plate 411 and connected to the mounting plate 411. The water storage pipe 412 includes a bent pipe section and / or a curved pipe section.

[0043] It should be noted that by configuring the water tank 41 to include a mounting plate 411 and a water storage pipe 412 embedded in the mounting plate 411, the water tank 41 can have a thinner thickness, thereby making full use of the narrow gap between the rear end of the first drawer 31 and the inner box 22. Since the water storage pipe 412 includes bent pipe sections and / or curved pipe sections, the length of the water storage pipe 412 provided on the mounting plate 411 can be extended, thereby maximizing the water storage capacity of the water tank 41.

[0044] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The water tank assembly 40 also includes a water tank cover 43, which is disposed between the rear end of the water tank 41 and the first drawer 31 to protect the water tank 41.

[0045] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The water box assembly 40 also includes a water tank bracket 42, which is mounted on the tank liner 22, and the water tank 41 is mounted on the water tank bracket 42.

[0046] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The filter assembly 50 further includes a filter bracket 52, which is mounted on the water tank bracket 42, and the filter 51 is mounted on the filter bracket 52.

[0047] Please see Figure 4 The water purification assembly further includes a first inlet pipe 54, which is connected to the inlet of the filter 51. The filter assembly 50 also includes a first outlet pipe 55, which is connected to the outlet of the filter 51.

[0048] Understandably, the first inlet pipe 54 is used to introduce external water sources (such as tap water) into the filter 51 for filtration.

[0049] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 8For example, a portion of the first water inlet pipe 54 is located inside the tank liner 22, and another portion passes through a through hole on the tank liner 22 to enter the outside of the tank liner 22.

[0050] For example, the refrigeration equipment 100 includes an ice maker, which is connected to the first water outlet pipe 55 via an ice maker water inlet pipe 72.

[0051] Understandably, by connecting the ice maker's inlet pipe 72 to the first outlet pipe 55, the filtered water in the first outlet pipe 55 can be introduced into the ice maker for ice making.

[0052] For example, the refrigeration device 100 further includes a freezer compartment 82, in which the ice maker is located.

[0053] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The refrigeration equipment 100 also includes an ice storage box 71 disposed in the freezer compartment 82, which is used to store ice blocks made by the ice maker.

[0054] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 For example, the refrigeration device 100 also includes a water inlet pipe cover 73, which covers the visible portion of the ice maker water inlet pipe 72 to protect the ice maker water inlet pipe 72 and improve the appearance of the interior space of the refrigeration device 100.

[0055] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The filter assembly 50 also includes a water valve 56, the inlet of which is connected to the first water outlet pipe 55. The water valve 56 has a first outlet and a second outlet. The first outlet is connected to the inlet of the water tank 41, and the second outlet is connected to the ice maker water inlet pipe 72.

[0056] It is understood that by connecting the first outlet of the water valve 56 to the inlet of the water tank 41 and connecting the second outlet of the water valve 56 to the inlet pipe 72 of the ice maker, filtered water can be delivered to the water tank 41 for storage and to the ice maker for ice making.

[0057] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The filter assembly 50 further includes a filter cover 53, which is disposed above the filter 51 and covers at least a portion of the filter 51.

[0058] Furthermore, the filter cover 53 can also cover the water valve 56 from above. It is understood that the filter cover 53 covers the filter 51 and the water valve 56 from above; please refer to... Figure 7 The filter bracket 52 and the water tank bracket 42 can also cover part of the filter 51 and the water valve 56 from the side, which can protect the filter 51 and the water valve 56 while also beautifying the visible space of the refrigerator.

[0059] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 9 A water distributor 61 is installed on the inner wall of the tank liner 22, and the water distributor 61 is connected to the outlet of the water tank 41 through a water intake pipe 62.

[0060] It is understandable that by installing a water distributor 61 on the inner tank 22 and connecting the water distributor 61 to the outlet of the water tank 41 via a water pipe 62, the filtered water stored in the water tank 41 can be introduced into the water distributor 61, so that users can collect filtered water from the outlet of the water distributor 61, which is convenient for users.

[0061] The refrigeration equipment provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, The device includes a cabinet liner, a first drawer, a second drawer, a storage box, and a water purification assembly. The cabinet liner encloses a storage space. The first and second drawers are both located within the storage space and are arranged side by side. The storage box is located between the first and second drawers. The water purification assembly includes a filter assembly and a water box assembly. The filter assembly is used to filter water, and the water box assembly is used to store the filtered water. The first drawer has a front end and a rear end that are positioned opposite each other. The water box assembly is located between the rear end of the first drawer and the cabinet liner. The filter assembly is located between the first and second drawers, and the filter assembly and the storage box are stacked on top of each other.

2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water box assembly includes a water tank; the filtration assembly includes a filter; and / or, The filter assembly is positioned above the storage box.

3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank includes a mounting plate and a water storage pipe. The water storage pipe is embedded in the mounting plate and connected to the mounting plate. The water storage pipe includes bent pipe sections and / or curved pipe sections.

4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank assembly also includes a water tank cover, which is disposed between the rear end of the water tank and the first drawer to protect the water tank.

5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water box assembly also includes a water tank bracket, which is mounted on the tank liner and the water tank is mounted on the water tank bracket; The filtration assembly further includes a filter bracket, which is mounted on the water tank bracket, and the filter is mounted on the filter bracket.

6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water purification assembly further includes a first inlet pipe, which is connected to the inlet of the filter, and the filter assembly further includes a first outlet pipe, which is connected to the outlet of the filter.

7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment includes an ice maker, which is connected to the first water outlet pipe via an ice maker inlet pipe.

8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The filter assembly also includes a water valve, the inlet of which is connected to the first water outlet pipe. The water valve has a first outlet and a second outlet, the first outlet being connected to the inlet of the water tank and the second outlet being connected to the water inlet pipe of the ice maker.

9. The refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 2-8, characterized in that, The filter assembly also includes a filter cover plate disposed above the filter and covering at least a portion of the filter.

10. The refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 2-8, characterized in that, A water distributor is installed on the inner wall of the tank, and the water distributor is connected to the outlet of the water tank through a water intake pipe.