Refrigerator
By introducing a flow guide into the refrigerator, the problem of blockage caused by freezing of the water inlet pipe was solved, ensuring the normal operation of the ice maker and achieving an efficient ice-making process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HAIER SMART HOME CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
The water inlet pipe of the existing refrigerator ice maker is exposed in the first compartment, which is prone to freezing and blockage, affecting normal operation.
A flow guide is introduced into the refrigerator, and the water injection pipe is run through the protective pipe. The liquid flows to the ice tray through the flow guide, shortening the length of the water injection pipe in the first compartment and preventing freezing.
It effectively avoids water pipe blockage, ensures the ice maker works normally, and improves ice-making efficiency and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration devices, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Refrigerators are an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, some refrigerators with built-in ice makers have appeared on the market to meet users' demand for ice.
[0003] In related technologies, the water supply assembly typically extends a water inlet pipe into the first chamber and then to the top of the ice-making tray to fill it with water. However, because the water inlet pipe is excessively exposed in the first chamber, the liquid inside the pipe is prone to freezing, causing blockage and preventing the ice maker from functioning properly. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigerator that avoids blockage of the water inlet pipe.
[0005] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objectives of this utility model, one embodiment of this utility model provides a refrigerator, comprising:
[0006] The box has a first inner liner forming a first compartment, a second inner liner forming a second compartment, and an insulation cavity located between the first inner liner and the second inner liner;
[0007] An ice maker, including an ice tray located in the first room;
[0008] The water supply assembly includes a water storage box located in the second room, a water injection pipe connected to the water storage box, and a protective pipe located in the insulation cavity, wherein the water injection pipe passes through the protective pipe;
[0009] The refrigerator also includes an installation assembly connecting the ice maker and the first inner liner. The installation assembly includes a guide, at least a portion of which is located below the water inlet pipe to guide the liquid flowing out of the water inlet pipe toward the ice maker tray.
[0010] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the guide member has a guide cavity, the water injection pipe has a water outlet, the water outlet is located inside the guide cavity, and the guide member covers the top of the water outlet.
[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the guide member has a liquid outlet communicating with the guide cavity, the mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket connected to the ice maker, the guide member is detachably connected to the mounting bracket, and the liquid outlet is located above the ice maker tray.
[0012] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the guide member has a liquid inlet communicating with the guide cavity, the water injection pipe is inserted into the liquid inlet, and the water injection pipe is spaced apart from the inner wall of the guide cavity.
[0013] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the guide member has a liquid inlet, the inner diameter of which is not less than the inner diameter of the liquid outlet.
[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the guide member has a liquid inlet portion forming a liquid inlet, and the horizontal height of the liquid inlet portion gradually decreases from the side near the water injection pipe toward the side away from the water injection pipe.
[0015] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the installation component includes an installation bracket and a fixing bracket connected to the installation bracket, the fixing bracket being connected to the first inner liner and at least partially located within the insulation cavity.
[0016] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present utility model, the installation component includes a plug groove disposed on one of the mounting bracket and the fixed bracket, and a plug block disposed on the other of the mounting bracket and the fixed bracket. The first inner liner has a plug hole, and one of the plug groove and the plug block passes through the plug hole and then docks with the other of the plug groove and the plug block.
[0017] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present utility model, the water injection pipe includes a water injection part forming a water outlet and a water guiding part connecting the water injection part and the water storage box. The water injection part is connected to the second inner liner. The water injection part and the water guiding part are integrally formed or separately arranged.
[0018] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket and a mounting cover plate. The mounting bracket has a mounting plate connected to the guide member, a side plate connected to the edge of the mounting plate, and a mounting cavity formed by the mounting plate and the side plate. The mounting cover plate covers the top of the mounting cavity.
[0019] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the water supply assembly includes a water pump connecting the water storage box and the water injection pipe, and a pump bracket connecting the water pump and the second inner tank, wherein the water storage box is detachably connected to the pump bracket.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, in the embodiment of this utility model, the liquid in the water storage box flows into the guide component through the water injection pipe and then flows to the ice making plate through the guide component, thereby shortening the length of the water injection pipe exposed in the first chamber. The liquid in the water injection pipe is less likely to freeze, avoiding blockage of the water injection pipe and ensuring the normal operation of the ice maker. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1This is a partial perspective view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the cross-section of the refrigerator.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the joint between the water injection pipe and the flow guide in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the exploded view of the refrigerator;
[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0027] It should be understood that terms such as “having,” “comprising,” and “including” as used herein do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements or combinations thereof.
[0028] refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator that can be configured as a double-door refrigerator (e.g., a side-by-side refrigerator) or a T-type refrigerator.
[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a refrigerator includes a cabinet 10, an ice maker 20, and a water supply assembly 30. In this embodiment, the water supply assembly 30 is used to supply water to the ice maker 20 for ice making, thereby meeting the user's ice-making needs.
[0030] In some embodiments, the housing 10 has a first inner liner 101 forming a first compartment 1011 and a second inner liner 102 forming a second compartment 1021.
[0031] In this embodiment, the housing 10 also includes an outer shell and a foamed space formed between the inner liner (101, 102) and the outer shell. By filling the foamed space with insulation material, the compartment (1011, 1021) is insulated, reducing heat exchange with the external environment.
[0032] For example, the first inner liner 101 and the second inner liner 102 are arranged horizontally, thereby configuring the refrigerator as a side-by-side refrigerator. The first compartment 1011 can be configured as a freezer compartment or an ice maker, and the second compartment 1021 can be configured as a refrigerator compartment.
[0033] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a refrigeration system, which includes a compressor, a condenser, a capillary tube, an evaporator, etc. These components are connected by pipes to form a refrigeration circuit, and the cooling capacity generated by the evaporator can provide cooling for the compartments (1011, 1021).
[0034] In some embodiments, the housing 10 has a heat-insulating cavity 103 located between the first inner liner 101 and the second inner liner 102.
[0035] In this embodiment, the insulation cavity 103 is filled with insulation material, which can reduce the heat exchange between the first chamber 1011 and the second chamber 1021.
[0036] In some embodiments, the ice maker 20 includes an ice tray 201 located within a first compartment 1011.
[0037] In this embodiment, the ice-making tray 201 obtains the cold energy required for ice making by exchanging heat with the interior of the first chamber 1011.
[0038] In some embodiments, the water supply assembly 30 includes a water storage box 301 located in the second compartment 1021.
[0039] In this embodiment, the water storage box 301 can cool the water in the water storage box 301 by exchanging heat with the interior of the second chamber 1021, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency.
[0040] In some embodiments, the water supply assembly 30 includes a water inlet pipe 302 connected to the water storage box 301.
[0041] In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 302 and the water storage box 301 can be directly connected. For example, the water injection pipe 302 is connected to the bottom of the water storage box 301, and the water in the water storage box 301 uses its own gravity to flow through the water injection pipe 302.
[0042] In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 302 and the water storage box 301 can be indirectly connected. For example, a water pump can be installed between the water injection pipe 302 and the water storage box 301 to pump water from the water storage box 301 into the water injection pipe 302.
[0043] In some embodiments, the water supply assembly 30 includes a protective tube 303 located within the insulation cavity 103.
[0044] In this embodiment, the protective tube 303 is fixed inside the insulation cavity 103 by pre-embedding. For example, after the protective tube 303 is connected to the first inner liner 101 and / or the second inner liner 102, the insulation cavity 103 is filled with insulation material.
[0045] In some embodiments, the water injection pipe 302 is inserted inside the protective pipe 303.
[0046] In this embodiment, by sleeved on the outside of the water injection pipe 302, the water injection pipe 302 can be protected. For example, when the insulation material is filled, the protective sleeve 303 can prevent the water injection pipe 302 from being deformed by compression.
[0047] In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 302 is inserted into the protective pipe 303 to extend from the second chamber 1021 to the first chamber 1011. Setting the protective pipe 303 inside the insulation cavity 103 can shorten the pipe length of the water injection pipe 302 when it extends from the second chamber 1021 to the first chamber 1011.
[0048] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a mounting assembly 40 that connects the ice maker 20 to the first inner liner 101.
[0049] In this embodiment, the ice maker 20 is fixed to the first inner liner 101 using the mounting component 40. For example, after the mounting component 40 is fixed to the first inner liner 101, the ice maker 20 is detachably connected to the mounting component 40, which facilitates the installation and removal of the ice maker 20.
[0050] In some embodiments, the mounting component 40 includes a flow guide 401.
[0051] In this embodiment, after the water injection pipe 302 extends from the second chamber 1021 into the first chamber 1011, the guide 401 in the first chamber 1011 is used to inject water into the ice maker 20.
[0052] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the guide member 401 is located below the water injection pipe 302 to guide the liquid flowing out of the water injection pipe 302 toward the ice-making tray 201.
[0053] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the guide member 401 is located below the water injection pipe 302, which can guide the liquid flowing out of the water injection pipe 302, thereby causing the liquid to flow to the ice making tray 201.
[0054] In this embodiment, the liquid in the water storage box 301 flows into the guide member 401 through the water injection pipe 302, and then flows to the ice making plate 201 through the guide member 401. This shortens the length of the water injection pipe 302 exposed in the first chamber 1011, making it less likely for the liquid in the water injection pipe 302 to freeze, thus avoiding blockage of the water injection pipe 302 and ensuring the normal operation of the ice maker 20.
[0055] In some embodiments, in conjunction with reference Figure 3 As shown, the flow guide 401 has a flow guide cavity 4011.
[0056] In this embodiment, the flow guiding cavity 4011 is formed inside the flow guiding member 401.
[0057] In some embodiments, the water injection pipe 302 has a water outlet 3021.
[0058] In this embodiment, the liquid in the water injection pipe 302 flows out from the water outlet 3021.
[0059] In some embodiments, the outlet 3021 is located within the flow guiding cavity 4011.
[0060] In this embodiment, since the water outlet 3021 is located in the flow guide cavity 4011, when the liquid in the water injection pipe 302 flows out through the water outlet 3021, it flows directly into the flow guide cavity 4011 and then flows to the ice making tray 201 through the flow guide cavity 4011.
[0061] In some embodiments, the guide member 401 shields the top of the outlet 3021.
[0062] In this embodiment, by shielding the top of the water outlet 3021 with the guide member 401, it is possible to prevent liquid from splashing out of the guide cavity 4011 from the top of the water outlet 3021 after splashing during the water injection process, thereby improving the anti-splashing effect of the guide member 401 on the water injection pipe 302.
[0063] For example, the guide member 401 is shielded around the water outlet 3021, that is, the guide member 401 is sleeved on the water injection pipe 302 in the horizontal direction to close the water outlet 3021 and prevent water splashing during the water injection process.
[0064] In some embodiments, the flow guide 401 has a liquid outlet 4012 communicating with the flow guide cavity 4011.
[0065] In this embodiment, the liquid in the guide cavity 4011 can be discharged through the liquid outlet 4012 and flow to the ice making tray 201.
[0066] In some embodiments, in conjunction with reference Figure 4 As shown, the mounting assembly 40 includes a mounting bracket 402 connected to the ice maker 20.
[0067] In this embodiment, the ice maker 20 is detachably connected to the mounting bracket 402. For example, the ice maker 20 is slidably connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket 402.
[0068] In some embodiments, the flow guide 401 is detachably connected to the mounting bracket 402.
[0069] In this embodiment, the flow guide 401 and the mounting bracket 402 are detachably connected by a snap-fit connection. This facilitates the installation and removal of the flow guide 401 and the mounting bracket 402, and makes it easier to clean and replace the flow guide 401.
[0070] In this embodiment, both the ice maker 20 and the guide component 401 are connected to the mounting bracket 402. That is, both the ice maker 20 and the guide component 401 adopt the same positioning reference (i.e., the mounting bracket 402), which ensures the accuracy of the relative position between the liquid outlet 4012 and the ice plate 201 and improves the installation accuracy between the guide component 401 and the ice maker 20.
[0071] In this embodiment, after the ice maker 20 and the guide 401 are connected to the mounting bracket 402, the relative distance between the liquid outlet 4012 and the ice making plate 201 is fixed, thereby accurately controlling the water injection height of the liquid outlet 4012 and avoiding splashing during the water injection process.
[0072] In some embodiments, the liquid outlet 4012 is located above the ice-making tray 201.
[0073] In this embodiment, the liquid flowing out of the guide cavity 4011 from the liquid outlet 4012 flows to the ice-making tray 201 by its own gravity.
[0074] In some embodiments, the flow guide 401 has a liquid inlet 4013 communicating with the flow guide cavity 4011.
[0075] In this embodiment, the inlet 4013 and the outlet 4012 are interconnected through the guide cavity 4011.
[0076] In some embodiments, the water injection pipe 302 is inserted into the liquid inlet 4013.
[0077] In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 302 extends from the liquid inlet 4013 into the guide cavity 4011, thereby allowing the water outlet 3021 to extend into the guide cavity 4011.
[0078] In some embodiments, the water injection pipe 302 and the inner wall of the guide cavity 4011 are spaced apart.
[0079] In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 302 and the liquid inlet 4013 are fitted with a gap, allowing the water injection pipe 302 to be spaced apart from the inner wall of the guide cavity 4011, thus enabling the water injection pipe 302 to move freely within the guide cavity 4011 (i.e., the liquid inlet 4013). Therefore, the relative position between the water injection pipe 302 and the guide component 401 is adjustable, that is, the relative position between the water injection pipe 302 and the ice maker 20 is adjustable, improving the flexibility of the installation position of the ice maker 20 within the first chamber 1011.
[0080] Furthermore, since the relative position between the water inlet pipe 302 and the guide component 401 is adjustable, assembly errors caused by the guide component 401 and / or the ice maker 20 during installation can be eliminated.
[0081] In other embodiments, the water injection pipe 302 and the liquid inlet 4013 can also be connected by an interference fit or by fixing them together.
[0082] In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the inlet 4013 is not less than the inner diameter of the outlet 4012.
[0083] In this embodiment, by increasing the inner diameter of the inlet 4013, the inner diameter of the inlet 4013 is made larger than the inner diameter of the outlet 4012, which enables a clearance fit between the water injection pipe 302 and the inlet 4013. This facilitates the water injection pipe 302 to extend into the guide cavity 4011 through the inlet 4013, so that the water injection pipe 302 can be connected to the guide component 401.
[0084] In this embodiment, by reducing the inner diameter of the liquid outlet 4012, even if the inner diameter of the liquid outlet 4012 is smaller than the inner diameter of the liquid inlet 4013, the amount of liquid flowing out of the liquid outlet 4012 can be reduced, thereby avoiding splashing when the liquid in the guide member 401 flows into the ice making tray 201.
[0085] In some embodiments, the guide member 401 has a liquid inlet portion 4014 forming a liquid inlet 4013.
[0086] In this embodiment, the liquid inlet 4013 is formed at one end of the liquid inlet portion 4014, and the liquid outlet 4012 is formed at the opposite end of the liquid inlet portion 4014. The guide cavity 4011 is formed inside the liquid inlet portion 4014.
[0087] In some embodiments, the horizontal height of the liquid inlet 4014 gradually decreases from the side near the water injection pipe 302 toward the side away from the water injection pipe 302.
[0088] In this embodiment, the liquid inlet 4014 is inclined, that is, the end of the liquid inlet 4014 with the liquid inlet 4013 is higher than the end of the liquid inlet 4014 with the liquid outlet 4012. This facilitates the flow of liquid from the water injection pipe 302 (i.e., the water outlet 3021) within the guide cavity 4011 in a direction from the liquid inlet 4013 towards the liquid outlet 4012. In other words, the liquid can flow within the guide cavity 4011 using its own gravity and exit from the guide cavity 4011 through the liquid outlet 4012.
[0089] In some other embodiments, at least the bottom wall of the liquid inlet 4014 may be inclined among all the side walls of the liquid inlet 4014.
[0090] For example, the inner diameter of the liquid inlet 4014 gradually decreases from the liquid inlet 4013 toward the liquid outlet 4012.
[0091] In some embodiments, the guide member 401 further has a liquid guiding part 4015 that is connected to the liquid inlet 4014, the liquid guiding part 4015 being used to guide the liquid flowing out of the liquid outlet 4012 to the ice making tray 201.
[0092] In some embodiments, the mounting assembly 40 includes a fixed bracket 403 connected to the mounting bracket 402.
[0093] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 402 and the fixing bracket 403 are connected to each other by fasteners (e.g., screws).
[0094] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket 403 is connected to the first inner liner 101.
[0095] In this embodiment, the fixing bracket 403 is connected to the first inner liner 101 by pre-embedding. For example, after the fixing bracket 403 is connected to the first inner liner 101, insulation material is filled into the insulation cavity 103.
[0096] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fixing bracket 403 is located within the insulation cavity 103.
[0097] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the fixed bracket 403 is located between the two inner liner (101, 102), that is, within the insulation cavity 103, so that the installed mounting bracket 402 (or the ice maker 20 connected to the mounting bracket 402) is located on the side of the first inner liner 101 closer to the second inner liner 102, so that after the water injection pipe 302 extends from the insulation cavity 103 into the first compartment 1011, it directly connects with the guide member 401 on the mounting bracket 402, thus shortening the length of the water injection pipe 302.
[0098] For example, the fixed bracket 403 is connected to the side wall (e.g., the right side wall) of the first inner liner 101 near the second inner liner 102, so that the installed ice maker 20 is adjacent to the side wall.
[0099] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket 403 and the protective tube 303 are separately provided, which can reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the fixing bracket 403 and the protective tube 303, and can realize the individual disassembly of the fixing bracket 403 and the protective tube 303.
[0100] In other embodiments, the fixing bracket 403 and the protective tube 303 are integrally formed, which can eliminate the process of assembling the fixing bracket 403 and the protective tube 303 separately and improve the assembly accuracy between the fixing bracket 403 and the protective tube 303.
[0101] In some embodiments, in conjunction with reference Figure 5 As shown, the mounting assembly 40 includes a plug slot 404 disposed on one of the mounting bracket 402 and the fixed bracket 403, and a plug block 405 disposed on the other of the mounting bracket 402 and the fixed bracket 403.
[0102] In this embodiment, the insertion and engagement between the insertion slot 404 and the insertion block 405 can be used to position the assembly between the mounting bracket 402 and the fixed bracket 403, ensuring the installation accuracy between the mounting bracket 402 and the fixed bracket 403 and facilitating the docking between the mounting bracket 402 and the fixed bracket 403.
[0103] For example, the insertion slot 404 is disposed on the fixed bracket 403, and the insertion block 405 is disposed on the mounting bracket 402.
[0104] In some embodiments, the first inner liner 101 has a plug hole 1012.
[0105] In this embodiment, the insertion hole 1012 is located on the side of the first inner liner 101 near the second inner liner 102, which can shorten the length of the water injection pipe 302.
[0106] In some embodiments, one of the insertion slot 404 and the insertion block 405 passes through the insertion hole 1012 and then mates with the other of the insertion slot 404 and the insertion block 405.
[0107] In this embodiment, after the insertion slot 404 (or insertion block 405) passes through the insertion hole 1012, it can improve the limiting strength between the fixed bracket 403 and the first inner liner 101, thereby improving the support strength of the fixed bracket 403 for the mounting bracket 402, and thus improving the installation strength of the ice maker 20.
[0108] For example, after the insertion slot 404 passes through the insertion hole 1012, it is exposed in the first compartment 1011, and the insertion block 405 is inserted into the insertion slot 404 in the first compartment 1011.
[0109] In some embodiments, the water injection pipe 302 includes a water injection section 3022 forming a water outlet 3021 and a water guiding section 3023 connecting the water injection section 3022 and the water storage box 301.
[0110] In this embodiment, the water injection section 3022 is installed inside the protective pipe 303. The water guiding section 3023 is located inside the second compartment 1021.
[0111] In some embodiments, the water injection section 3022 is connected to the second inner liner 102.
[0112] In this embodiment, the water injection section 3022 is detachably connected to the second inner liner 102, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the water injection section 3022 (i.e., the water injection pipe 302).
[0113] In this embodiment, after the water injection part 3022 is inserted into the protective tube 303, it is fixed to the protective tube 303 by means of fasteners (such as screws) to realize the connection between the water injection part 3022 and the second inner liner 102.
[0114] In other embodiments, the water injection unit 3022 can also be directly fixed to the second inner liner 102 using a fastener.
[0115] In some embodiments, the water injection section 3022 and the water guiding section 3023 are separately provided.
[0116] In this embodiment, the water injection section 3022 and the water guiding section 3023 are detachably connected, for example, by plugging them together. This allows for the individual disassembly of the water injection section 3022 and the water guiding section 3023, facilitating individual maintenance and replacement of the water injection section 3022, or facilitating individual maintenance and replacement of the water pump 304.
[0117] In some other embodiments, the water injection part 3022 and the water guiding part 3023 are integrally formed.
[0118] In this embodiment, the water injection part 3022 and the water guiding part 3023 are integrally formed, which can reduce the risk of water leakage of the water injection pipe 302.
[0119] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the water injection section 3022 is provided with a heating wire, which can prevent the water injection section 3022 from freezing inside and causing blockage.
[0120] In some embodiments, the mounting assembly 40 includes a mounting cover 406.
[0121] In this embodiment, a first shelf 104 is provided in the first room 1011, and a cover plate 406 is located below the first shelf 104.
[0122] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 402 has a mounting plate 4021 connected to the guide member 401, a side plate 4022 connected to the edge of the mounting plate 4021, and a mounting cavity 4023 formed by the mounting plate 4021 and the side plate 4022.
[0123] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 One side of the mounting bracket 402 (e.g., the side near the fixed bracket 403) has an upward-opening mounting cavity 4023, which can accommodate the guide member 401 and the wiring harness of the ice maker 20. The other side of the mounting bracket 402 (e.g., the side away from the fixed bracket 403) has a downward-opening clearance channel 4024, which cooperates with the top of the ice storage drawer 105, thereby making full use of the internal space of the first compartment 1011.
[0124] In some embodiments, the mounting cover 406 covers the top of the mounting cavity 4023.
[0125] In this embodiment, after the flow guide 401 and the wiring harness of the ice maker 20 are stored in the mounting cavity 4023, the top of the mounting cavity 4023 is covered by the mounting cover plate 406 to prevent the user from directly seeing the flow guide 401 and the wiring harness, thereby improving the cleanliness of the first chamber 1011.
[0126] In this embodiment, after the mounting cover 406 is placed on top of the mounting bracket 402, it can also serve a decorative purpose. When the mounting bracket 402 is located below the first shelf 104, the user can only see the mounting cover 406 through the first shelf 104, but cannot see the guide 401 and the wiring harness.
[0127] In some embodiments, the water supply assembly 30 includes a water pump 304 that connects a water storage box 301 and a water injection pipe 302.
[0128] In this embodiment, the liquid in the water storage box 301 is output to the water injection pipe 302 through the water pump 304. The liquid output by the water pump 304 passes through the water guide part 3023 and the water injection part 3022 in sequence, and then flows into the guide cavity 4011 from the water outlet 3021.
[0129] In some embodiments, the water supply assembly 30 includes a pump bracket 305 that connects the water pump 304 to the second inner tank 102.
[0130] In this embodiment, the water pump 304 is fixed to the second inner liner 102 using a pump bracket 305. For example, by setting a mounting block on the pump bracket 305 and setting a corresponding mounting hole on the second inner liner 102, after the mounting block extends into the mounting hole, the mounting block is fixed to the embedded part in the insulation cavity 103 using a fastener, thereby realizing the installation of the pump bracket 305.
[0131] In this embodiment, a second shelf 106 is provided in the second compartment 1021, and the lower end of the pump bracket 305 abuts against the second shelf 106, so that the second shelf 106 can support the pump bracket 305.
[0132] In some embodiments, the water storage box 301 is detachably connected to the pump bracket 305.
[0133] In this embodiment, by detaching the water storage box 301 from the pump bracket 305, it is possible to perform water filling operation on the water storage box 301, or to clean and replace the water storage box 301.
[0134] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
[0135] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible implementations of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent implementations or modifications made without departing from the spirit of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The box (10) has a first inner liner (101) forming a first compartment (1011), a second inner liner (102) forming a second compartment (1021), and a heat-insulating cavity (103) located between the first inner liner (101) and the second inner liner (102); An ice maker (20) includes an ice tray (201) located in the first chamber (1011); The water supply assembly (30) includes a water storage box (301) located in the second chamber (1021), a water injection pipe (302) connected to the water storage box (301), and a protective pipe (303) located in the heat preservation cavity (103), wherein the water injection pipe (302) passes through the protective pipe (303); The refrigerator also includes a mounting assembly (40) connecting the ice maker (20) and the first inner liner (101). The mounting assembly (40) includes a guide (401), at least a portion of which is located below the water inlet pipe (302) to guide the liquid flowing out of the water inlet pipe (302) to the ice maker tray (201).
2. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guide member (401) has a guide cavity (4011), the water injection pipe (302) has an outlet (3021), the outlet (3021) is located inside the guide cavity (4011), and the guide member (401) covers the top of the outlet (3021).
3. The refrigerator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The flow guide (401) has a liquid outlet (4012) communicating with the flow guide cavity (4011), the mounting assembly (40) includes a mounting bracket (402) connected to the ice maker (20), the flow guide (401) is detachably connected to the mounting bracket (402), and the liquid outlet (4012) is located above the ice maker (201).
4. The refrigerator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The flow guide (401) has a liquid inlet (4013) connected to the flow guide cavity (4011), and the water injection pipe (302) is inserted into the liquid inlet (4013). The water injection pipe (302) is spaced apart from the inner wall of the flow guide cavity (4011).
5. The refrigerator as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The guide (401) has a liquid inlet (4013), the inner diameter of which is not less than the inner diameter of the liquid outlet (4012).
6. The refrigerator as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The guide member (401) has a liquid inlet (4014) forming a liquid inlet (4013), the horizontal height of which gradually decreases from the side near the water injection pipe (302) toward the side away from the water injection pipe (302).
7. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting assembly (40) includes a mounting bracket (402) and a fixing bracket (403) connected to the mounting bracket (402), the fixing bracket (403) being connected to the first inner liner (101) and being at least partially located within the insulation cavity (103).
8. The refrigerator as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting assembly (40) includes a slot (404) disposed on one of the mounting bracket (402) and the fixed bracket (403) and a block (405) disposed on the other of the mounting bracket (402) and the fixed bracket (403). The first inner liner (101) has a hole (1012). After one of the slot (404) and the block (405) passes through the hole (1012), it mates with the other of the slot (404) and the block (405).
9. The refrigerator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water injection pipe (302) includes a water injection section (3022) forming a water outlet (3021) and a water guide section (3023) connecting the water injection section (3022) and the water storage box (301). The water injection section (3022) is connected to the second inner liner (102). The water injection section (3022) and the water guide section (3023) are integrally formed or separately arranged.
10. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting assembly (40) includes a mounting bracket (402) and a mounting cover (406). The mounting bracket (402) has a mounting plate (4021) connected to the guide member (401), a side plate (4022) connected to the edge of the mounting plate (4021), and a mounting cavity (4023) formed by the mounting plate (4021) and the side plate (4022). The mounting cover (406) covers the top of the mounting cavity (4023).
11. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply assembly (30) includes a water pump (304) that connects the water storage box (301) and the water injection pipe (302) and a pump bracket (305) that connects the water pump (304) and the second inner tank (102). The water storage box (301) is detachably connected to the pump bracket (305).