Water receiving structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water receiving structure and refrigerator relates to refrigerator technical field, wherein, water receiving structure includes water receiving body and installation part, and water receiving body forms water receiving groove, and is used to collect the water in the refrigerator, and installation part sets up in water receiving groove, and installation part is used to supply compressor installation, through setting up water receiving body, both convenient formation water receiving groove, to collect the defrosting water produced in the refrigerator, avoid the water flow in the refrigerator wantonly flow, and convenient setting installation part, to install compressor, and installation part sets up in water receiving groove, make water receiving groove no longer be limited by compressor, on one hand can expand the area of water receiving groove, make water receiving body have greater evaporation area, on the other hand can reduce the height of water receiving groove, both can reduce the overall height of water receiving structure, be favorable to reduce the height of occupying compressor warehouse, and can heat the accumulated water in water receiving groove by the heat generated when the compressor works, thereby help to improve the evaporation rate of water receiving groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a water-receiving structure and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, refrigerators typically have a drip tray to collect defrost water and allow it to evaporate promptly; otherwise, the accumulated defrost water could overflow over time. Existing drip trays are usually located on top of the compressor, but this reduces the height of the compressor compartment and decreases the refrigerator's effective volume. To address this, related technologies have proposed placing the drip tray on the side of the compressor. However, this limits the drip tray's evaporation area due to the compressor's size. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a water receiving structure and a refrigerator, which aims to solve the problem that the water receiving tray is limited by the compressor, resulting in a small evaporation area.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a water-collecting structure for use in a refrigerator, the water-collecting structure comprising:

[0005] A water-receiving body, forming a water-receiving tank, is used to collect water from inside the refrigerator; and,

[0006] An installation section is provided inside the water receiving tank, and the installation section is used for installing the compressor.

[0007] In one embodiment, the water receiving body includes a mounting base and a water receiving portion disposed on the upper end of the mounting base, and the water receiving groove is disposed on the water receiving portion; and / or,

[0008] The water receiving trough is elongated.

[0009] In one embodiment, the width of the water receiving trough is greater than the width of the mounting base.

[0010] In one embodiment, the lower end of the water receiving part is provided with a groove extending in its width direction, and correspondingly, the upper end of the mounting base is provided with a protrusion extending in its width direction.

[0011] In one embodiment, the mounting portion includes a plurality of mounting protrusions, which are spaced apart horizontally.

[0012] In one embodiment, each of the mounting protrusions is provided with a fixing hole for the connector to pass through.

[0013] In one embodiment, each of the fixing holes includes a first hole segment and a second hole segment distributed in a vertical direction, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the first hole segment is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second hole segment, so that the fixing hole is stepped and used to abut against the compressor.

[0014] In one embodiment, the upper end of the mounting portion is not lower than the upper end of the water receiving portion; and / or,

[0015] The upper end of the water receiving part is provided with a snap-fit ​​part for snapping into the back cover of the refrigerator.

[0016] In one embodiment, the water receiving tank is provided with a water-blocking part to divide the water receiving tank into an installation area and a water receiving area. The installation area is used for the installation of power control devices, and the water receiving area is used for the installation of compressors.

[0017] In one embodiment, the mounting area is provided with clearance holes for wire harnesses to pass through.

[0018] In one embodiment, the clearance hole is disposed adjacent to the water-blocking portion.

[0019] In one embodiment, the water receiving trough is provided with a support between the bottom wall of the installation area and the water-blocking part, and the support is located at the edge of the clearance hole.

[0020] In one embodiment, the bottom of the water receiving tank is provided with a drain outlet; and / or,

[0021] The water receiving body has through holes at both ends for the connection parts to pass through.

[0022] In addition, this utility model also provides a refrigerator, including;

[0023] The shell has a receiving cavity;

[0024] A water-receiving structure is installed within the receiving cavity; and,

[0025] The compressor is located in the mounting part of the water receiving structure and is situated within the receiving cavity.

[0026] In the technical solution of this utility model, by setting the water receiving body, it is convenient to form the water receiving trough to collect the defrosting water generated inside the refrigerator, preventing water from flowing freely inside the refrigerator and thus affecting the electrical components inside the refrigerator or causing bacteria growth, etc. It is also convenient to set the mounting part to install the compressor. At the same time, the mounting part is set in the water receiving trough, so that the water receiving tray is no longer restricted by the compressor. On the one hand, it can increase the area of ​​the water receiving trough, so that the water receiving body has a larger evaporation area, which helps to improve the evaporation efficiency of the water receiving trough. On the other hand, it can reduce the height of the water receiving trough, so that the compressor can be closer to the bottom of the water receiving trough. This reduces the overall height of the water receiving structure, which helps to reduce the height occupied by the compressor compartment, so that the effective volume of the refrigerator is not affected. It also allows the heat generated by the compressor during operation to heat the water in the water receiving trough, thereby helping to improve the evaporation rate of the water receiving trough. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the water-receiving structure provided by this utility model from one angle;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water-receiving structure at the installation part;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water-receiving structure at the snap-fit ​​part;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water-receiving structure in the installation area;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram showing the water receiving structure in which the compressor is installed;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A top view of the water-receiving structure in the middle;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 6A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A side view of the water-receiving structure in the middle;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water-receiving structure from another angle.

[0037] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0038] 100. Water receiving structure; 1. Water receiving body; 11. Mounting base; 111. Through hole; 112. Snap protrusion; 12. Water receiving part; 121. Snap groove; 13. Water receiving groove; 131. Installation area; 132. Water receiving area; 133. Clearance hole; 134. Drain outlet; 2. Mounting part; 21. Mounting protrusion; 211. Fixing hole; 2111. First hole section; 2112. Second hole section; 3. Water blocking part; 4. Snap-fit ​​part; 41. Protruding rib; 5. Support part; 6. Compressor.

[0039] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0040] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0041] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0042] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0043] Currently, refrigerators typically have a drip tray to collect defrost water and allow it to evaporate promptly; otherwise, the accumulated defrost water could overflow over time. Existing drip trays are usually located on top of the compressor, but this reduces the height of the compressor compartment and decreases the refrigerator's effective volume. To address this, related technologies have proposed placing the drip tray on the side of the compressor. However, this limits the drip tray's evaporation area due to the compressor's size.

[0044] Based on this, this utility model proposes a water-collecting structure for refrigerators, aiming to solve the problem that the water-collecting tray is limited by the compressor, resulting in a small evaporation area. Among other things, Figures 1 to 8 A schematic diagram of the water-receiving structure provided by this utility model.

[0045] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving structure 100 includes a water receiving body 1 and an installation part 2. The water receiving body 1 forms a water receiving trough 13 for collecting water in the refrigerator. The installation part 2 is disposed in the water receiving trough 13 and is used for mounting the compressor 6.

[0046] It should be noted that the water receiving body 1 is the main load-bearing component and needs to have a certain strength and hardness. Its material can be various, such as metal or plastic, as long as it meets the strength and hardness requirements; this utility model does not limit this. The water receiving groove 13 can have various shapes, such as circular, square, or polygonal; this utility model does not limit this. The mounting part 2 can be made of various materials, such as metal or plastic; this utility model does not limit this. Furthermore, the water receiving body 1 and the mounting part 2 can be formed in various ways; they can be integrally formed or separately formed; this utility model does not limit this. Specifically, in this embodiment, the water receiving body 1 and the mounting part 2 are integrally formed, which strengthens the connection between them and eliminates the need for assembly.

[0047] In the technical solution of this utility model, by setting the water receiving body 1, it is convenient to form the water receiving trough 13 to collect the defrosting water generated inside the refrigerator, avoiding water flowing freely inside the refrigerator, which could affect the electrical components inside the refrigerator or cause bacteria growth, etc. It is also convenient to set the mounting part 2 to install the compressor 6. At the same time, the mounting part 2 is set in the water receiving trough 13, so that the water receiving tray is no longer restricted by the compressor 6. On the one hand, it can expand the area of ​​the water receiving trough 13, so that the water receiving body 1 has a larger evaporation area, which helps to improve the evaporation efficiency of the water receiving trough 13. On the other hand, it can reduce the height of the water receiving trough 13, so that the compressor 6 can be closer to the bottom of the water receiving trough 13. This reduces the overall height of the water receiving structure 100, which helps to reduce the height occupied by the compressor compartment, so that the effective volume of the refrigerator is not affected. It also allows the heat generated by the compressor 6 during operation to heat the water in the water receiving trough 13, thereby helping to improve the evaporation rate of the water receiving trough 13.

[0048] To facilitate the installation of the water-receiving structure 100 inside the compressor compartment of the refrigerator, in this embodiment, the water-receiving body 1 includes a mounting base 11 and a water-receiving portion 12 disposed on the upper end of the mounting base. The water-receiving groove 13 is disposed on the water-receiving portion 12. Thus, by providing the water-receiving portion 12, the water-receiving groove 13 can be provided, and by providing the mounting base 11, the water-receiving portion 12 can be installed inside the compressor compartment of the refrigerator. Furthermore, the mounting base 11 and the water-receiving portion 12 are separately configured, which facilitates their individual molding and reduces molding difficulty, thus simplifying manufacturing. Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting base 11 and the water-receiving portion 12 can also be integrally molded; this utility model does not limit this.

[0049] In one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The water collection trough 13 is elongated. This elongated shape is adapted to fit the compressor compartment 6 inside the refrigerator, facilitating both the installation of the compressor 6 and the collection of defrost water flowing out of the refrigerator. It is understood that the shape of the water collection trough 13 can vary. In other embodiments, the water collection trough 13 can also be rectangular or polygonal, etc., and this utility model does not limit it in this way.

[0050] It should be noted that the above two related technical features: "the water receiving body 1 includes a mounting base 11 and a water receiving part 12 disposed on the upper end of the mounting base 11, and the water receiving trough 13 is disposed on the water receiving part 12" and "the water receiving trough 13 is elongated" can be selected or disposed simultaneously, and this utility model does not limit them.

[0051] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The width of the water receiving groove 13 is greater than the width of the mounting base 11, so as to reduce the width of the mounting base 11 while ensuring the installation size of the compressor 6, thereby helping to reduce the cost of the water receiving structure 100.

[0052] Please see Figures 6 to 9 The lower end of the water receiving part 12 is provided with a groove 121 extending along its length direction. Correspondingly, the upper end of the mounting base 11 is provided with a protrusion 112 extending along its length direction. In this way, by setting the mutually cooperating groove 121 and protrusion 112, the upper end of the mounting base 11 can be embedded in the lower end of the water receiving part 12, thereby restricting the relative movement of the mounting base 11 and the water receiving part 12 in the width direction. This not only helps to strengthen the connection between the mounting base 11 and the water receiving part 12, but also allows the height of the water receiving part 12 to be reused, thereby helping to reduce the overall height of the water receiving structure 100. Furthermore, the slot 121 and the protrusion 112 are respectively configured as a snap-fit ​​group. Two snap-fit ​​groups are provided, and the two snap-fit ​​groups are spaced apart along the width direction of the mounting base 11. In this way, by providing two snap-fit ​​groups, both ends of the mounting base 11 can support the water receiving part 12, thereby enabling the mounting base 11 to stably support the water receiving part 12.

[0053] For ease of installation of the compressor 6, please refer to [link / reference] in this embodiment. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5The mounting part 2 includes multiple mounting protrusions 21, which are spaced horizontally. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the compressor 6 while maintaining a gap between the compressor 6 and the bottom of the water receiving tank 13. This allows the heat generated by the compressor 6 during operation to aid in the evaporation of water in the water receiving tank 13, thereby increasing the evaporation rate. Furthermore, the number of mounting protrusions 21 can vary, including single or multiple protrusions; this invention does not limit the number. Specifically, in this embodiment, four mounting protrusions 21 are provided to reduce the overall number of protrusions while ensuring stable installation of the compressor 6 on the mounting part 2.

[0054] Further, please refer to Figure 2 Each of the mounting protrusions 21 is provided with a fixing hole 211 for the connector to pass through. Thus, by providing the fixing hole 211 to cooperate with the connector, the compressor 6 is threadedly installed onto the mounting protrusion 21. Of course, in other embodiments, the compressor 6 may also be installed onto the mounting part 2 by welding, etc., and this utility model does not limit this.

[0055] To facilitate the installation of the compressor 6 onto the mounting portion 2, in this embodiment, please refer to... Figure 2 Each of the fixing holes 211 includes a first hole segment 2111 and a second hole segment 2112 distributed in a vertical direction. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first hole segment 2111 is larger than that of the second hole segment 2112, so that the fixing hole 211 is stepped to abut against the compressor 6. In this way, by setting the first hole segment 2111 and the second hole segment 2112, an upward stepped surface is formed in the fixing hole 211 to locate the position of the compressor 6 in the fixing hole 211, thereby facilitating the quick installation of the compressor 6 into the mounting part 2.

[0056] In one embodiment of this utility model, the upper end of the mounting part 2 is not lower than the upper end of the water receiving part 12, so that the compressor 6 can be higher than the water receiving tank 13, and the water level in the water receiving tank 13 is still below the compressor 6 when it is full, so as not to affect the operation of the compressor 6. It can be understood that the upper end of the mounting part 2 being not lower than the upper end of the water receiving part 12 means that the upper end of the mounting part 2 can be higher than or equal to the upper end of the water receiving part 12.

[0057] In one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figures 6 to 8The upper end of the water-receiving part 12 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 4 for snapping with the back cover of the refrigerator. Thus, by providing the snap-fit ​​part 4, the water-receiving structure 100 is installed inside the refrigerator's receiving cavity through a snap-fit ​​connection with the back cover. It is understood that the receiving cavity of the refrigerator refers to the cavity inside the refrigerator that houses the compressor 6. Furthermore, the number of snap-fit ​​parts 4 can vary; there can be one or more, etc., and this utility model does not limit this. Further, the snap-fit ​​part 4 can be of various types, such as a hook or a slot, as long as it can snap with the back cover of the refrigerator; this utility model does not limit this. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​part 4 includes a connecting part extending horizontally and a snap-fit ​​protrusion extending upward from the connecting part, so as to cooperate with the slot of the back cover of the refrigerator to install the water-receiving structure 100 inside the receiving cavity. Further, please refer to... Figure 3 The outer wall surface of the snap-fit ​​part 4 is provided with a raised rib 41, which extends in the vertical direction to increase the strength of the snap-fit ​​part 4 and reduce the risk of the snap-fit ​​part 4 collapsing under pressure.

[0058] It should be noted that the above two related technical features, "the upper end of the mounting part 2 is not lower than the upper end of the water receiving part 12" and "the upper end of the water receiving part 12 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 4 for snap-fitting with the back cover of the refrigerator", can be set one or both, and this utility model does not limit them.

[0059] Because other structures, such as electronic control devices, need to be installed on the water receiving body 1, the setting of the water receiving tank 13 is limited. Furthermore, the dimensions of the electronic control devices vary depending on the refrigerator's specifications, requiring the water receiving tank 13 to be adjusted accordingly. This results in the water receiving tank 13 not being standardized. Therefore, in this embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The water receiving trough 13 is provided with a water-blocking part 3 to divide the water receiving trough 13 into an installation area 131 and a water receiving area 132. The installation area 131 is used for the installation of electrical control devices, and the water receiving area 132 is used for the installation of compressor 6. In this way, by setting the water-blocking part 3, the waterless installation area 131 is isolated in the water receiving trough 13 so that electrical control devices and other structures can be installed. This makes the water receiving trough 13 unaffected by other structures, so that the water receiving trough 13 can be uniform, thereby helping to improve the versatility of the water receiving trough 13 and facilitating mass production.

[0060] Further, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The installation area 131 is provided with a clearance hole 133 for the wire harness to pass through. Thus, by providing the clearance hole 133, the wire harness can enter the installation area 131 for connection to the electronic control device. It should be noted that the clearance hole 133 can be located in various positions. For example, the clearance hole 133 can be located on the side wall of the installation area 131 at the location of the water receiving trough 13, or it can be located at the bottom of the trough in the installation area 131, etc. This invention does not limit this. Furthermore, the clearance hole 133 is located adjacent to the water-blocking part 3 so that the electronic control device can be as close as possible to the compressor 6 for convenient connection to the compressor 6.

[0061] In one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 A support 5 is provided between the bottom wall of the installation area 131 and the water-blocking part 3. The support 5 is provided at the edge of the clearance hole 133. In this way, by providing the support 5, the water-blocking part 3 is supported, the probability of deformation of the water-blocking part 3 is reduced, thereby helping to improve the strength of the water-blocking part 3.

[0062] For ease of drainage, please refer to the following in this embodiment. Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The bottom of the water receiving tank 13 is provided with a drain outlet 134. In this way, by setting the drain outlet 134, the water accumulated in the water receiving tank 13 can be drained to prevent the water receiving tank 13 from overflowing.

[0063] In one embodiment of this utility model, the water receiving body 1 has through holes 111 at both ends for the connector to pass through. Thus, by providing the through holes 111, the water receiving structure 100 can be installed in the refrigerator's cavity in order to cooperate with the connector.

[0064] It should be noted that the two related technical features mentioned above, namely, "the bottom of the water receiving tank 13 is provided with a drain outlet 134" and "the two ends of the water receiving body 1 are provided with through holes 111 for the connection to pass through", can be set either one or both, and this utility model does not limit them.

[0065] This utility model also proposes a refrigerator, which includes a shell, a water-collecting structure 100, and a compressor 6. The water-collecting structure 100 is disposed within the receiving cavity to collect water flowing out of the refrigerator. The compressor 6 is disposed at the mounting part 2 of the water-collecting structure 100 and is located within the receiving cavity. It should be noted that the specific structure of the water-collecting structure 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this refrigerator adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0066] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water-receiving structure for a refrigerator, characterized in that, The water-receiving structure includes: A water-receiving body, forming a water-receiving tank, is used to collect water from inside the refrigerator; and, An installation section is provided inside the water receiving tank, and the installation section is used for installing the compressor.

2. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water receiving body includes a mounting base and a water receiving portion disposed on the upper end of the mounting base, and the water receiving trough is disposed on the water receiving portion; and / or, The water receiving trough is elongated.

3. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The width of the water receiving trough is greater than the width of the mounting base.

4. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water receiving part has a groove extending along its length at its lower end, and correspondingly, the upper end of the mounting base has a protrusion extending along its length.

5. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting portion includes a plurality of mounting protrusions, which are spaced apart horizontally.

6. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the mounting protrusions is provided with a fixing hole for the connector to pass through.

7. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the fixing holes includes a first hole segment and a second hole segment distributed in the vertical direction. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first hole segment is larger than that of the second hole segment, so that the fixing hole is stepped and used to abut against the compressor.

8. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the mounting portion is not lower than the upper end of the water receiving portion; and / or, The upper end of the water receiving part is provided with a snap-fit ​​part for snapping into the back cover of the refrigerator.

9. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water receiving tank is equipped with a water-blocking part to divide the water receiving tank into an installation area and a water receiving area. The installation area is used for the installation of power control devices, and the water receiving area is used for the installation of compressors.

10. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The installation area is provided with clearance holes for wire harnesses to pass through.

11. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The clearance hole is located adjacent to the water-blocking part.

12. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The water receiving trough is provided with a support between the bottom wall of the installation area and the water-blocking part, and the support is located at the edge of the clearance hole.

13. The water-receiving structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the water receiving tank is provided with a drain outlet; and / or, The water receiving body has through holes at both ends for the connection parts to pass through.

14. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include; The shell has a receiving cavity; A water-receiving structure, including the water-receiving structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the water-receiving structure is disposed within the receiving cavity; as well as, The compressor is located at the mounting part of the water receiving structure and within the receiving cavity.

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