A refrigerator air duct adjustment component

By designing a refrigerator air duct adjustment component, a motor-driven gear system is used to control the air intake volume and simplify the filter plate disassembly and assembly process. This solves the problems of fixed air intake volume and cumbersome filter plate disassembly, and improves the applicability and maintenance efficiency of the refrigerator air duct.

CN224285066UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26FOSHAN ZHEDA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FOSHAN ZHEDA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

The existing refrigerator air duct has a fixed air intake volume, which cannot be adjusted according to actual needs, resulting in a narrow range of applications. At the same time, the filter plate is cumbersome to disassemble and has low maintenance efficiency.

Method used

A refrigerator air duct adjustment component was designed, comprising a mounting plate, an air duct body, adjustment components, and a cleaning component. The air intake volume is controlled by a motor-driven gear system, and the installation and removal process of the filter plate is simplified by a detachable filter plate structure.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the air intake volume, expands the scope of application, simplifies the maintenance process of the filter plate, and improves practicality and maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a refrigerator air duct adjustment component, including a mounting plate. An air duct body is mounted on the back of the mounting plate, and an adjustment component is provided inside the air duct body. A debris removal component is provided on the front of the mounting plate. The adjustment component includes a drive shaft connected to both sides of the air duct body, a motor fixedly connected to one end of one of the drive shafts, a main gear fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft, and an air adjustment plate fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft. This utility model solves the problems of existing refrigerator air ducts, which, although facilitating the passage of cold air, have a relatively fixed air intake volume, making it difficult to adjust the air intake volume according to actual needs, thus narrowing the applicable range. In addition, to ensure the quality of the intake air, a filter plate is usually used to filter the air, but the filter plate is cumbersome to disassemble, resulting in reduced maintenance efficiency and thus reduced practicality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator air duct technology, specifically a refrigerator air duct adjustment component. Background Technology

[0002] A refrigerator is a refrigeration device that maintains a constant low temperature. It is also a consumer product that keeps food or other items at a constant low temperature. The air duct cover of a refrigerator is an important component of the refrigerator's air duct. Its main purpose is to introduce cold air from the evaporator into the air duct and blow it from the air outlet of the air duct to various parts of the refrigerator's internal cavity, thereby reducing the temperature of the refrigerator's internal cavity.

[0003] Existing patent CN215063160U discloses a refrigerator air duct structure with anti-frost function, including an air duct element, an anti-frost device on the outside of the air duct element, a first fixing plate on one side of the air duct element, and a second fixing plate on the other side of the air duct element. An air inlet pipe is mounted on the first fixing plate, and an air outlet pipe is mounted on the second fixing plate. The anti-frost device includes an anti-frost layer, a heating layer, a heat-conducting layer, and an insulation layer. A heat-conducting layer is mounted outside the anti-frost layer, a heating layer is mounted outside the heat-conducting layer, and an insulation layer is mounted outside the heating layer. This device can prevent frost from forming in the refrigerator air duct, making it convenient for people to remove frost from the refrigerator air duct, saving time and effort, preventing refrigerator damage, and increasing the refrigerator's lifespan.

[0004] While current refrigerator air ducts facilitate the passage of cold air, their air intake volume is relatively fixed, making it difficult to adjust the intake volume according to actual needs, thus narrowing the applicable range. In addition, to ensure the quality of intake air, filter plates are usually used to filter the air, but the filter plates are cumbersome to disassemble, resulting in reduced maintenance efficiency and thus reduced practicality. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a refrigerator air duct adjustment component to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. When using the existing refrigerator air duct, although it can facilitate the passage of cold air, its air intake volume is relatively fixed, making it inconvenient to adjust the air intake volume according to actual needs, resulting in a narrow range of applications. At the same time, in order to ensure the quality of air intake, a filter plate is usually used to filter the air, but the filter plate is cumbersome to disassemble, resulting in reduced maintenance efficiency and thus poor practicality.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a refrigerator air duct adjustment component, including a mounting plate, an air duct body mounted on the back of the mounting plate, an adjustment component inside the air duct body, and a debris removal component on the front of the mounting plate;

[0007] The adjustment component includes a drive shaft connected to both sides of the air duct body, a motor fixedly connected to one end of one of the drive shafts, a main gear fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft, and an air adjustment plate fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft. The drive shaft is rotatably connected to the air duct body, and the two main gears mesh.

[0008] Preferably, the impurity removal component includes an air inlet on the front of the mounting plate, a filter plate inside the air inlet, mounting cavities on both sides of the mounting plate, a drive plate inside the mounting cavity, a locking rod fixedly connected to one side of the drive plate, slots on both sides of the filter plate, a screw connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity, a driven bevel gear fixedly connected to the outer side of the screw, a driving bevel gear connected to the driven bevel gear, and a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the driving bevel gear. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting plate, the drive plate is screwed to the screw, the screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the locking rod is inserted into the slot.

[0009] Preferably, a protective cover is fixedly connected to one side of the air duct body, and a plurality of heat dissipation vents are evenly arranged on one side of the protective cover. The motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective cover.

[0010] Preferably, the inner wall of the mounting cavity is provided with a guide groove, and a guide block is slidably connected in the guide groove, and the guide block is fixedly connected to the drive plate.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting plate has recesses on both sides, and a knob is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, baffles are fixedly connected to both sides of the air inlet, and limit ports are opened on the baffles. Limit rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the filter plate, and the limit rods are inserted into the limit ports.

[0013] Preferably, a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the air regulating plate, and the drive shaft passes through the sealing ring and is fixedly connected to the sealing ring.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. By setting up the mounting plate, the main body of the air duct and the adjustment components, air can enter the main body of the air duct through the air inlet. The motor can drive the drive shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the main gear to rotate. The other main gear can drive the other drive shaft to rotate, which in turn makes the two air adjustment plates rotate, thereby controlling the air intake volume, thus improving the scope of application and greatly improving practicality.

[0016] 2. Equipped with a dust removal component, the filter plate can filter impurities in the air. Turning the knob can drive the active bevel gear to rotate, which in turn controls the rotation of the driven bevel gear and the screw, thereby allowing the locking rod to move. The locking rod can engage or disengage from the slot, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the filter plate and improving its maintenance efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram provided for this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 The left view provided for this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 Provided by this utility model Figure 2 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view at point AA;

[0020] Figure 4 Provided by this utility model Figure 2 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view at point BB;

[0021] Figure 5 Provided by this utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of point C in the middle.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 11. Air duct body; 21. Drive shaft; 22. Motor; 23. Main gear; 24. Air regulating plate; 31. Air inlet; 32. Filter plate; 33. Mounting cavity; 34. Drive plate; 35. Locking rod; 36. Locking groove; 37. Screw; 38. Driven bevel gear; 39. Driven bevel gear; 40. Rotating shaft; 41. Protective cover; 42. Heat dissipation vent; 51. Guide groove; 52. Guide block; 61. Notch; 62. Knob; 71. Baffle; 72. Limiting port; 73. Limiting rod; 241. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a refrigerator air duct adjustment component, including a mounting plate 1, an air duct body 11 mounted on the back of the mounting plate 1, an adjustment component inside the air duct body 11, and a debris removal component on the front of the mounting plate 1. The adjustment component includes a drive shaft 21 connected to both sides inside the air duct body 11, a motor 22 fixedly connected to one end of one of the drive shafts 21, a main gear 23 fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft 21, and an air adjusting plate 24 fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft 21. The drive shaft 21 is rotatably connected to the air duct body 11, the two main gears 23 mesh, the two air adjusting plates 24 are arranged vertically, and the motor 22 is fixedly connected to the upper drive shaft 21. When the motor 22 is started, it can control the drive shaft 21 and the main gear 23 to rotate, thereby driving the other main gear 23 and the drive shaft 21 to rotate. The rotation can drive the two air regulating plates 24 to rotate, thereby controlling the air intake of the air duct body 11 according to actual needs. A protective cover 41 is fixedly connected to one side of the air duct body 11. Multiple heat dissipation vents 42 are evenly arranged on one side of the protective cover 41. The motor 22 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective cover 41. The protective cover 41 can protect the two main gears 23 and prevent impurities from entering between the two main gears 23 and affecting their normal operation. The heat dissipation vents 42 can facilitate heat dissipation and prevent the motor 22 from overheating and being damaged. A sealing ring 241 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the air regulating plate 24. The drive shaft 21 passes through the sealing ring 241 and is fixedly connected to the sealing ring 241. The sealing ring 241 can play a sealing role, thereby sealing the gaps between the air regulating plates 24 and between the air regulating plates 24 and the air duct body 11, and preventing air leakage.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5The impurity removal components include an air inlet 31 on the front of the mounting plate 1, a filter plate 32 inside the air inlet 31, mounting cavities 33 on both sides of the mounting plate 1, a drive plate 34 inside the mounting cavity 33, a locking rod 35 fixedly connected to one side of the drive plate 34, locking grooves 36 on both sides of the filter plate 32, a screw 37 connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 33, a driven bevel gear 38 fixedly connected to the outer side of the screw 37, a driving bevel gear 39 connected to the driven bevel gear 38, and a fixed component to the driving bevel gear 39. The rotating shaft 40 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 1. The drive plate 34 is screwed to the screw 37, which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 33. The locking rod 35 is inserted into the locking slot 36. The rotating shaft 40 can drive the active bevel gear 39 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven bevel gear 38 to rotate, thereby controlling the rotation of the screw 37. The screw 37 can control the movement of the drive plate 34, which in turn causes the locking rod 35 to move. The locking rod 35 can engage or disengage from the locking slot 36, thus enabling the filter to be adjusted. Fixing or disassembling plate 32 can improve the efficiency of filter plate 32 installation and disassembly, and simplify the disassembly and assembly steps. A guide groove 51 is provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity 33. A guide block 52 is slidably connected in the guide groove 51. The guide block 52 is fixedly connected to the drive plate 34. The movement of the drive plate 34 can drive the guide block 52 to move. The guide block 52 can guide the moving plate and prevent the moving plate from tilting, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the clamping rod 35. The mounting plate 1 has notches 61 on both sides. One end of the rotating shaft 40 is fixedly connected to A knob 62 is connected, which can drive the rotating shaft 40 to rotate, making it easy to disassemble and assemble the filter plate 32. At the same time, the rotating shaft 40 is flush with the mounting plate 1, which can improve the aesthetics. Baffles 71 are fixedly connected to both sides of the air inlet 31. Limiting holes 72 are opened on the baffles 71. Limiting rods 73 are fixedly connected to both sides of the filter plate 32. The limiting rods 73 are inserted into the limiting holes 72, which can limit the filter plate 32 and ensure that the locking rod 35 can be aligned with the locking groove 36.

[0026] Working principle: During operation, the filter plate 32 is inserted into the air inlet 31, and the limiting rod 73 is inserted into the limiting port 72. Then, the knobs 62 on both sides can be rotated. Rotating the knobs 62 drives the rotating shaft 40 to rotate, which in turn drives the driving bevel gear 39 to rotate. The driving bevel gear 39 then drives the driven bevel gear 38 to rotate, which in turn drives the screw 37 to rotate. The screw 37 then moves the drive plate 34, which in turn moves the locking rod 35. The locking rod 35 then engages with the slot 36, thus fixing the filter plate 32. The filter plate 32 can then... The air is filtered to remove impurities, and the filtered air can enter the main body of the air duct 11. When the air intake needs to be adjusted, the motor 22 starts, which drives the drive shaft 21 to rotate. The drive shaft 21 drives the main gear 23 to rotate, which in turn drives another main gear 23 to rotate, which in turn drives another drive shaft 21 to rotate. The rotation of the two drive shafts 21 drives the two air regulating plates 24 to rotate, thereby controlling the air intake in the main body of the air duct 11. The above is the working process of the entire device. Any content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A refrigerator air duct adjusting assembly comprising a mounting plate (1), characterized by: The mounting plate (1) has a duct body (11) mounted on its back side. The duct body (11) is provided with an adjustment component, and the mounting plate (1) has a debris removal component on its front side. The adjustment component includes a drive shaft (21) connected to both sides of the air duct body (11), a motor (22) fixedly connected to one end of one of the drive shafts (21), a main gear (23) fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft (21), and an air regulating plate (24) fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft (21). The drive shaft (21) is rotatably connected to the air duct body (11), and the two main gears (23) mesh.

2. The refrigerator air duct adjusting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The impurity removal component includes an air inlet (31) on the front of the mounting plate (1), a filter plate (32) in the air inlet (31), mounting cavities (33) on both sides of the mounting plate (1), a drive plate (34) in the mounting cavity (33), a clamping rod (35) fixedly connected to one side of the drive plate (34), a slot (36) on both sides of the filter plate (32), a screw (37) connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity (33), a driven bevel gear (38) fixedly connected to the outer side of the screw (37), a driving bevel gear (39) connected to the driven bevel gear (38), and a rotating shaft (40) fixedly connected to the driving bevel gear (39). The rotating shaft (40) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (1), the drive plate (34) is screwed to the screw (37), the screw (37) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity (33), and the clamping rod (35) is inserted into the slot (36).

3. A refrigerator air duct adjustment component according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (41) is fixedly connected to one side of the air duct body (11). A plurality of heat dissipation vents (42) are evenly arranged on one side of the protective cover (41). The motor (22) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective cover (41).

4. A refrigerator air duct adjustment component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the mounting cavity (33) is provided with a guide groove (51), and a guide block (52) is slidably connected in the guide groove (51). The guide block (52) is fixedly connected to the drive plate (34).

5. A refrigerator air duct adjustment component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting plate (1) has recesses (61) on both sides, and a knob (62) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (40).

6. A refrigerator air duct adjustment component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air inlet (31) is fixedly connected to baffles (71) on both sides. A limiting port (72) is opened on the baffle (71). A limiting rod (73) is fixedly connected to both sides of the filter plate (32). The limiting rod (73) is inserted into the limiting port (72).

7. A refrigerator air duct adjustment component according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (241) is fixedly connected to the outside of the air regulating plate (24), and the drive shaft (21) passes through the sealing ring (241) and is fixedly connected to the sealing ring (241).