Refrigerator

By incorporating an isolation cavity and heat insulation plate within the refrigerator, combined with a channel and sealing structure, the problem of cold air loss when the refrigerator door is opened is solved, achieving constant temperature preservation inside the drawers and improving the quality of food storage.

CN224302448UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521239511.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-05-29
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the door of a refrigerator is opened, the cold air inside the drawer exchanges heat unnecessarily with the outside, causing temperature fluctuations and affecting the food preservation effect.

Method used

An isolation cavity is set on the side of the refrigerator near the opening in the depth direction, and a heat insulation plate is set in the height direction. The opening is blocked by the shelf, and cold air is introduced into the drawer through the channel. The sealing performance is improved by magnetic connection and sealing strip to prevent cold air from escaping.

Benefits of technology

It effectively maintains a constant temperature inside the drawer, improves preservation, reduces cold loss, and enhances the quality of food storage.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of refrigerator drawer heat insulation, in particular to a refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises a cabinet, shelves and a plurality of drawers; the cabinet is provided with an opening; the shelves are provided with a plurality of pieces, and the plurality of shelves divide the cabinet into a plurality of accommodation spaces which are communicated with the opening; a first air outlet is arranged on the wall surface of each accommodation space; each drawer is slidably arranged in the accommodation space through the corresponding opening and has an opening in the height direction of the refrigerator; wherein each shelf comprises a layer plate and a heat insulation plate; the layer plate is used for plugging the corresponding opening; a channel is arranged on the layer plate; the channel is communicated with the first air outlet and the interior of the drawer; the heat insulation plate is arranged in the layer plate; and each drawer is provided with an isolation cavity in the depth direction of the refrigerator and on the side close to the opening. The application processes the drawer from the aspects of heat preservation treatment of the easy-leakage side and cold air supplement, so that the cold air effect in the drawer is guaranteed to the maximum, and the fresh-keeping effect on the articles is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of storage and preservation technology, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators typically consist of two main storage areas: a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment. Each compartment is further divided into multiple independent drawer units to allow users to categorize and store different items. In actual use, when a user opens the refrigerator door to retrieve an item from a specific drawer, all drawers within that storage area are exposed to the external environment. This causes unnecessary heat exchange between the unused drawers and the outside environment, resulting in temperature fluctuations inside the refrigerator and affecting the preservation and storage quality of food.

[0003] In existing technology, separate sealing covers are typically used to seal different drawers in each area, thus making the internal space of each drawer relatively independent. This way, when the refrigerator door is open, the closed drawers, due to the seal, have reduced heat exchange with the outside environment, thereby reducing cold air dissipation. However, these sealing covers not only take up internal refrigerator space, but their sealing effect is also often poor, allowing a significant amount of cold air to escape from the drawers, resulting in poor food preservation. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a refrigerator that can maintain the temperature inside the drawers and improve the preservation effect.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A refrigerator includes a cabinet, shelves, and multiple drawers; the cabinet has a storage compartment with an opening on one side in the depth direction of the refrigerator; the shelves are multiple pieces, and the multiple shelves are installed in the storage compartment, dividing the storage compartment into multiple accommodating spaces communicating with the opening in the height direction of the refrigerator, and each accommodating space has a first air outlet on its wall; each drawer is slidably installed in the accommodating space through a corresponding opening and has an opening in the height direction of the refrigerator;

[0007] Each shelf includes a shelf panel and a heat insulation panel. The shelf panel is used to seal the corresponding opening. A channel is provided on the shelf panel, which connects the first air outlet and the inside of the drawer. The heat insulation panel is located inside the shelf panel, and each drawer has an isolation cavity on the side of the refrigerator with respect to the opening in the depth direction.

[0008] Understandably, this application addresses this issue by creating an isolation cavity on the side of the refrigerator near the opening in the depth direction and an insulation plate in the height direction. The insulation plate seals the opening, and the insulation plate isolates heat transfer between the upper and lower drawers. Furthermore, the isolation cavity prevents heat exchange between the drawer interior and the external environment of the refrigerator. Simultaneously, a channel introduces cold air from the first air outlet into the drawer. Thus, when the refrigerator door is open, the isolation cavity and insulation plate provide insulation for the two sides of the drawer that are prone to exposure or leakage of cold air, while the channel replenishes the drawer with cold air. By addressing both the insulation of the leakage-prone side and the replenishment of cold air, the drawer is treated to maximize the cooling effect and maintain a relatively constant temperature inside, thereby improving the preservation of food.

[0009] In one embodiment, the wall of the accommodating space is provided with a mating protrusion corresponding to the first air outlet. The number of the mating protrusions is set to two, and the two mating protrusions are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the refrigerator to form a gap. The first air outlet is located within the gap.

[0010] The shelf is provided with a groove at the position corresponding to the first air outlet, and the mating protrusion corresponds to the groove and is inserted and connected.

[0011] Understandably, by setting two mating protrusions and placing the first air outlet within the gap between them, and by using the mating protrusions to connect with the grooves, the air from the first air outlet can enter the shelf along the gap between the mating protrusions, preventing the air from escaping along the gap between the mating protrusions and the grooves, thus improving the stability of the air intake.

[0012] In one embodiment, a magnetic element is provided in the groove, and a mating element is provided on the mating protrusion. After the groove and the mating protrusion are inserted and mated, the magnetic element and the mating element are magnetically connected.

[0013] Understandably, by setting magnetic components and mating parts on the groove and the mating protrusion, the mating protrusion and the groove are magnetically connected and sealed, which can further ensure the sealing between the mating protrusion and the groove, prevent the air from escaping along the gap between the mating protrusion and the groove, and ensure the cooling effect on the inside of the drawer.

[0014] In one embodiment, a first sealing strip is further provided in the groove, and the mating protrusion abuts against and seals with the first sealing strip.

[0015] In one embodiment, a plurality of slide rails are provided on the wall of the refrigerator in the width direction, and the plurality of slide rails are spaced apart in the height direction of the refrigerator. A groove penetrating the slide rail is provided on the side of the plurality of slide rails away from the wall.

[0016] The drawer is slidably connected to the corresponding slide rail, and the shelf is slidably connected to the corresponding slide groove.

[0017] Understandably, by setting up drawer slides and creating grooves on them, the positions of both drawers and shelves can be adjusted, allowing users to freely adjust them according to their needs for storing items.

[0018] In one embodiment, the shelf includes an upper shelf and a lower shelf, the lower shelf being located below the upper shelf in the height direction of the refrigerator and stacked on top of the lower shelf, and the lower shelf and the upper shelf forming the channel;

[0019] The lower plate has a second air outlet, which is connected to the opening and the channel. The heat insulation plate is located in the channel and installed on the upper plate.

[0020] In one embodiment, the second air outlet is located in the middle of the lower plate.

[0021] In one embodiment, the heat insulation plate is connected to the upper plate by an adhesive.

[0022] In one embodiment, the shelf further includes a second sealing strip, which seals the end of the channel away from the first air outlet in the depth direction of the refrigerator.

[0023] In one embodiment, the upper plate and the lower plate are connected by snap-fit.

[0024] Compared to existing technologies, this refrigerator features an isolation cavity on the side near the opening in the depth direction and a heat insulation plate in the height direction. The opening is sealed by the shelf, and the heat insulation plate isolates heat transfer between the upper and lower drawers. Furthermore, the isolation cavity prevents heat exchange between the drawer interior and the external environment, while a channel introduces cold air from the first air outlet into the drawer. Thus, when the refrigerator door is open, the isolation cavity and heat insulation plate provide insulation for the two sides of the drawer that are prone to cold air leakage, while the channel replenishes cold air into the drawer. By addressing both the insulation of the leakage-prone sides and the replenishment of cold air, the refrigerator maximizes the cooling effect inside the drawer, maintains a relatively constant temperature, and improves the preservation of food. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure provided in this application.

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a drawer in the refrigerator provided in this application.

[0028] Figure 3 A front view of one drawer is provided for the refrigerator provided in this application.

[0029] Figure 4 For this application Figure 3 Sectional view at point AA.

[0030] Figure 5 For this application Figure 3 Sectional view at point BB.

[0031] Figure 6 For this application Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0032] Figure 7 Exploded view of the side wall where the drawer, shelf and mating protrusion are located, as provided in this application.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mating protrusion and groove provided in this application.

[0034] The component labels are as follows:

[0035] 100. Refrigerator; 10. Cabinet; 11. Storage compartment; 111. Opening; 12. Storage space; 12a. Spacing; 121. Connecting ridge; 13. First air outlet; 14. Slide rail; 141. Slide groove; 20. Shelf; 21. Shelf board; 211. Passage; 212. Groove; 213. Top panel; 214. Bottom panel; 2141. Second air outlet; 2142. Protrusion; 2143. Mesh panel; 22. Heat insulation panel; 23. Second sealing strip; 30. Drawer; 31. Opening; 32. Isolation cavity; 33. Handle groove; 34. Rib; 35. Through groove. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0038] Furthermore, 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. Thus, 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.

[0039] 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 and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates 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 indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 8This application provides a refrigerator 100, including a cabinet 10, shelves 20, and multiple drawers 30; the cabinet 10 has a storage compartment 11, and the storage compartment 11 has an opening 111 on one side in the depth direction y of the refrigerator 100; the shelves 20 have multiple pieces, and the multiple shelves 20 are installed in the storage compartment 11 and divide the storage compartment 11 in the height direction z of the refrigerator 100 into multiple accommodating spaces 12 communicating with the opening 111, and each accommodating space 12 has a first air outlet 13 on its wall; each drawer 30 is equipped with a first air outlet 13. The corresponding opening 111 is slidably installed in the accommodating space 12 and has an opening 31 in the height direction z of the refrigerator 100; wherein, each shelf 20 includes a shelf 21 and a heat insulation plate 22, the shelf 21 is used to block the corresponding opening 31, and a channel 211 is provided on the shelf 21, the channel 211 connecting the first air outlet 13 and the interior of the drawer 30; the heat insulation plate 22 is provided in the shelf 21, and each drawer 30 has an isolation cavity 32 on the side of the refrigerator 100 in the depth direction y and close to the opening 111. Understandably, in this embodiment, by setting an isolation cavity 32 on the side of the refrigerator 100 near the opening 111 in the depth direction y, the heat insulation effect of air is effectively utilized. This is combined with a heat insulation plate 22 set in the height direction z of the refrigerator 100. The shelf 21 seals the opening 31, and the heat insulation plate 22 isolates the heat transfer between the upper and lower drawers 30. Furthermore, the isolation cavity 32 blocks heat exchange between the inside of the drawer 30 and the external environment of the refrigerator 100. Simultaneously, cold air from the first air outlet 13 is introduced into the drawer 30 through the channel 211. Thus, when the refrigerator 100 door is opened, the isolation cavity 32 and the heat insulation plate 22 provide insulation for the two sides of the drawer 30 that are easily exposed or prone to cold air leakage, and the channel 211 replenishes the inside of the drawer 30 with cold air. By addressing both the insulation of the easily leaking sides and the replenishment of cold air, the drawer 30 is treated to maximize the cooling effect inside the drawer 30, maintain a relatively constant temperature inside the drawer 30, and thereby improve the preservation effect of items.

[0042] like Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the wall of the accommodating space 12 is provided with two mating protrusions 121 corresponding to the first air outlet 13. The two mating protrusions 121 are arranged at intervals along the height z of the refrigerator 100 to form a gap 12a. The first air outlet 13 is located within the gap 12a. The shelf 20 is provided with a groove 212 at the position corresponding to the first air outlet 13. The mating protrusions 121 correspond to the grooves 212 and are inserted into each other. In this way, by setting two mating protrusions 121 and placing the first air outlet 13 within the gap 12a between them, and by using the insertion connection between the mating protrusions 121 and the grooves 212, the air from the first air outlet 13 can enter the shelf 20 through the gap 12a of the mating protrusions 121, preventing the air from escaping along the gap between the mating protrusions 121 and the grooves 212, thus preventing a weakening of the cooling effect inside the drawer 30.

[0043] Here, within the same interval 12a, the number of first air outlets 13 is configured to be multiple, such as 2, 3, 4, etc. These multiple first air outlets 13 are spaced apart along the width of the refrigerator to increase the airflow.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, multiple slide rails 14 are provided on the wall of the refrigerator body 10 in the width direction y of the refrigerator 100, and the slide rails 14 are spaced apart in the height direction z of the refrigerator 100. Each slide rail 14 has a groove 141 on the side of the wall away from the refrigerator body 10, and the groove 141 extends through the slide rail 14 along the depth direction of the refrigerator. Drawers 30 are slidably connected to their corresponding slide rails 14, and each shelf 20 is slidably connected to its corresponding groove 141. Thus, by providing slide rails 14 and grooves 141 on them, the positions of drawers 30 and shelves 20 can be slidably adjusted, allowing users to freely adjust the positions according to their needs for storing items.

[0045] Since the shelf 20 can be positioned, each position where the shelf 20 can be set is provided with a first air outlet 13. There are 20 connecting strips 121 for the shelf, so the number of first air outlets 13 is configured to be 20, so that each shelf 21 channel 211 can correspond to two first air outlets 13.

[0046] In one embodiment, by installing a sensor (not shown) at the first air outlet 13, it is possible to detect whether a shelf 20 is installed at the corresponding position of the first air outlet 13. When a shelf 20 is detected, the first air outlet 13 opens, and cold air is blown out from the first air outlet 13, entering the interior of the corresponding drawer 30 through the channel 211 of the corresponding shelf 20, thereby cooling the interior of the drawer 30. Here, the sensor can be set as a magnetic induction sensor or a position detection sensor, etc.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the sensor can be configured as a magnetic induction sensor. When a magnetic connection is detected on the mating protrusion 121, i.e., the shelf 20 is installed on the mating protrusion 121, the magnetic induction sensor sends a signal, and the control system controls the first air outlet 13 at this location to open according to the signal.

[0048] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, a magnetic element (not shown) is provided in the groove 212 of the shelf 21, and a mating element (not shown) is provided on the mating protrusion 121. After the groove 212 and the mating protrusion 121 are inserted and mated, the magnetic element and the mating element are magnetically connected. In this way, the magnetic element and the mating element make the mating protrusion 121 and the groove 212 magnetically connected and sealed, which can further ensure the sealing between the mating protrusion 121 and the groove 212, prevent the air from escaping along the gap between the mating protrusion 121 and the groove 212, and ensure the cooling effect on the inside of the drawer 30.

[0049] In one embodiment, a first sealing strip (not shown) is also provided in the groove 212, and the mating protrusion 121 abuts against the first sealing strip to seal, thereby further achieving the seal between the layer plate 21 and the mating protrusion 121, thereby preventing cold air from leaking out at the first air outlet 13.

[0050] Here, the material of the first sealing strip can be configured as silicone or sponge.

[0051] like Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, shelf 21 includes an upper shelf 213 and a lower shelf 214. The lower shelf 214 is located below the upper shelf 213 in the height direction z of the refrigerator 100 and is stacked with the upper shelf 214, forming a channel 211 between the lower shelf 214 and the upper shelf 213. A second air outlet 2141 is provided on the lower shelf 214, which is connected to the opening 31 and the channel 211. A heat insulation plate 22 is located within the channel 211 and installed on the upper shelf 213. Thus, the air from the first air outlet 13 passes sequentially through the channel 211, the second air outlet 2141, and the opening 31 into the interior of the drawer 30.

[0052] Here, the second air outlet 2141 can be located at the front of the lower plate 214 or at the middle of the lower plate 214, etc. In this embodiment, the second air outlet 2141 is located at the middle of the lower plate 214. In this way, the air coming out of the second air outlet 2141 will diffuse from the center of the new drawer 30 outwards and downwards, which can cool the drawer 30 from the center of the drawer 30 and the cooling effect is better.

[0053] Furthermore, the second air outlet 2141 can be provided with a protrusion 2142 facing the inside of the drawer 30, and the side facing the inside of the drawer 30 can be configured as a mesh plate 2143. In this way, a drying film, such as a pervaporation membrane or a moisturizing film, such as silica gel plus molecular sieve, can be placed inside the protrusion 2142 to meet the preservation needs of different foods. For example, the drying film component using silica gel plus molecular sieve can be used to store ingredients such as tea and dried goods.

[0054] In one embodiment, the upper plate 213 and the lower plate 214 are connected by a snap-fit. This snap-fit ​​detachable connection allows the shelf 21 to be disassembled for cleaning after use, and also facilitates the placement and replacement of the drying or moisturizing film by the user. It is understood that in other embodiments, the upper plate 213 and the lower plate 214 may also be connected by other detachable methods such as threaded connections, slide rail and groove connections, or magnetic connections.

[0055] In this embodiment, the heat insulation plate 22 and the upper plate 213 are connected by an adhesive. Here, the heat insulation plate 22 can be made of materials such as silicone or sponge. The adhesive can be double-sided tape, glue, etc.

[0056] In one embodiment, the shelf 20 further includes a second sealing strip 23, which seals the end of the channel 211 away from the first air outlet 13 in the depth direction y of the refrigerator 100. It is understood that sealing the channel 211 with the second sealing strip 23 prevents leakage of cold air within the channel. Furthermore, since the second sealing strip 23 is located at the end of the channel 211 away from the first air outlet 13, it is closer to the user during use. The second sealing strip 23 can be held by the user, providing a flexible feel and thus improving the user experience.

[0057] Here, the material of the second sealing strip 23 can be configured as silicone, sponge, or other materials.

[0058] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, along the depth direction y of the refrigerator 100, a handle groove 33 is formed on the side of the drawer 30 near the opening 111. The handle groove 33 is for the user to grip, so that the user can pull out the drawer 30 more easily, effectively improving the user's convenience. A handle groove 33 is also provided at the front of the drawer 30 facing the depth direction y of the refrigerator 100. Through the handle groove 33, the user can pull out the drawer 30 when using it, further improving the user's convenience.

[0059] In one embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 34 are provided on the drawer 30. The protrusions 34 extend along the depth direction y of the refrigerator 100, and a through groove 35 is formed between two protrusions 34. The through groove 35 is spaced at the same interval as the slide rail 14 in the height direction z of the refrigerator 100, so that the through groove 35 can cooperate with the slide rail 14 to limit the drawer 30. When the shelf 21 is provided, the bottom of the drawer 30 can fit against the shelf 20 below, so that the shelf 20 can support the drawer 30, reduce the impact of the weight of the items inside the drawer 30 on the cooperation between the slide rail 14 and the slide groove 141, and make the drawer 30 more stable and less strenuous when pushed and pulled.

[0060] In one embodiment, a temperature sensor is installed inside the drawer 30 to detect the internal temperature of the drawer 30. After detecting the temperature signal, the temperature sensor transmits it to the control system, which can then perform more precise cooling of the inside of the drawer 30 based on the temperature signal.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator (10) includes a cabinet (10), shelves (20), and multiple drawers (30). The cabinet (10) has a storage compartment (11), and the storage compartment (11) has an opening (111) on one side in the depth direction of the refrigerator (100). The shelves (20) are multiple pieces, and the multiple shelves (20) are installed in the storage compartment (11) and divide the storage compartment (11) in the height direction of the refrigerator (100) into multiple accommodating spaces (12) communicating with the opening (111). Each accommodating space (12) has a first air outlet (13) on its wall. Each drawer (30) is slidably installed in the accommodating space (12) through the corresponding opening (111) and has an opening (31) in the height direction of the refrigerator (100). Each shelf (20) includes a shelf (21) and a heat insulation plate (22). The shelf (21) is used to block the corresponding opening (31). A channel (211) is provided on the shelf (21) to connect the first air outlet (13) and the inside of the drawer (30). The heat insulation plate (22) is located inside the shelf (21). Each drawer (30) has an isolation cavity (32) on the side of the refrigerator (100) in the depth direction and close to the opening (111).

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wall of the accommodating space (12) is provided with a docking protrusion (121) corresponding to the first air outlet (13). The number of the docking protrusion (121) is set to two, and the two docking protrusions (121) are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the refrigerator (100) to form a gap (12a). The first air outlet (13) is located in the gap (12a). The shelf (20) is provided with a groove (212) at the position corresponding to the first air outlet (13), and the mating protrusion (121) corresponds to the groove (212) and is inserted and connected.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, A magnetic element is provided in the groove (212), and a mating element is provided on the mating protrusion (121). After the groove (212) and the mating protrusion (121) are inserted and mated, the magnetic element and the mating element are magnetically connected.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, A first sealing strip is also provided in the groove (212), and the mating protrusion (121) abuts against the first sealing strip for sealing.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the width direction of the refrigerator (100), a plurality of slide rails (14) are provided on the wall of the cabinet (10), and the plurality of slide rails (14) are spaced apart in the height direction of the refrigerator (100). A slide groove (141) is provided on the side of the plurality of slide rails (14) away from the wall. The drawer (30) is slidably connected to the corresponding slide rail (14), and the shelf (20) is slidably connected to the corresponding slide groove (141).

6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shelf (21) includes an upper plate (213) and a lower plate (214). The lower plate (214) is located below the upper plate (213) in the height direction of the refrigerator (100) and is stacked with the lower plate (214). The lower plate (214) and the upper plate (213) form the channel (211). The lower plate (214) is provided with a second air outlet (2141), which is connected to the opening (31) and the channel (211). The heat insulation plate (22) is located in the channel (211) and installed on the upper plate (213).

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second air outlet (2141) is located in the middle of the lower plate (214).

8. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The heat insulation board (22) and the upper plate (213) are connected by an adhesive.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The shelf (20) also includes a second sealing strip (23), which blocks the end of the channel (211) away from the first air outlet in the depth direction of the refrigerator (100).

10. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper plate (213) and the lower plate (214) are connected by snap fasteners.