A refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of refrigerator, belong to thawing technical field, refrigerator includes: refrigeration compartment;Partition, partition is arranged in refrigeration compartment, partition has the interlayer filled with thermal insulation material, to construct the refrigeration area and functional area spaced apart in refrigeration compartment;Thawing device, thawing device is installed in functional area;Partition, partition is detachably installed in functional area, to selectably split functional area into multiple sub-functional areas, thawing device is installed in one of multiple sub-functional areas, by separating functional area into multiple sub-functional areas, the distance of food and thawing device can be greatly shortened, can be received more closely the heat, airflow etc. Transferred by thawing device, thawing can be better, faster realized;And other space can still be used to place original food, need not empty a whole drawer space entirely, and keep its original state for a long time, less affected by thawing process heating.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Current defrosting technology in the refrigerator industry typically uses the entire drawer space as the defrosting area. When the defrosting function is activated, the food originally in the drawer, such as refrigerated fruits and vegetables, or frozen or slightly frozen meat, needs to be moved to other spaces to avoid being affected by the defrosting process.

[0003] When the drawer is deep or wide, the defrosting device may not be able to reach food surfaces that are far away, or the airflow to reach the food surface may be low, resulting in a slower defrosting speed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a refrigerator that solves the problems of unreasonable defrosting space layout in existing refrigerators, which affects defrosting effect and makes retrieval inconvenient. To achieve the above objective, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] A refrigerator according to the present invention includes: a refrigerator compartment; a partition disposed in the refrigerator compartment, the partition having a layer filled with insulating material to create a spaced-out refrigerator area and a functional area in the refrigerator compartment; a defrosting device installed in the functional area; and a divider plate detachably installed in the functional area to selectively divide the functional area into multiple sub-functional areas, the defrosting device being installed in one of the multiple sub-functional areas.

[0006] According to the refrigerator of this utility model, a partition is provided in the refrigerator compartment. The partition has a layer filled with insulation material to create a spaced-out refrigerator area and functional area in the refrigerator compartment. A defrosting device is installed in the functional area. A divider is detachably installed in the functional area to selectively divide the functional area into multiple sub-functional areas. The defrosting device is installed in one of the multiple sub-functional areas. By dividing the functional area into multiple sub-functional areas through the divider, the space within the functional area is fully utilized, enabling the functional area to meet multiple needs while improving defrosting efficiency.

[0007] In some embodiments, the partition has a connecting hole to connect the refrigeration area with the functional area.

[0008] In some embodiments, the system further includes a first drawer and a second drawer that are open at the top, the first drawer and the second drawer being slidably mounted in the functional area, and the first drawer and the second drawer being arranged at vertical intervals.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the functional area is provided with a first track extending in a horizontal direction, the upper edge of the second drawer is provided with a second track extending in a horizontal direction, and the first drawer has a first sliding portion that cooperates with the first track and a second sliding portion that cooperates with the second track.

[0010] In some embodiments, the defrosting device is mounted on the partition.

[0011] In some embodiments, the side wall of the first drawer is provided with a through hole, which communicates with the second drawer.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first drawer includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, the plurality of side walls including a first side wall that extends gradually from bottom to top away from the bottom wall, and the through hole is provided in the first side wall.

[0013] In some embodiments, a portion of the bottom wall is recessed to form a tray and a bottom wall flange higher than the tray.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first drawer is detachably mounted to the functional area.

[0015] In some embodiments, the height of each sub-functional area is H, satisfying: H>30mm.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the first drawer and the second drawer according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the first drawer and the second drawer according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the first drawer and the second drawer according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is one of the functional area structure diagrams according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the functional area structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is the third schematic diagram of the functional area structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 1000, Refrigerator; 100, Refrigeration compartment; 110, Functional area; 111, Sub-functional area; 112, Divider; 113, First drawer; 1131, First sliding part; 1132, Second sliding part; 1133, Bottom wall; 1134, Side wall; 1135, Tray; 1136, Fold-over edge; 114, Second drawer; 1141, Second track; 1142, Groove; 115, Drawer cover; 120, Refrigeration area; 130, Divider; 131, Connecting hole; 140, Defrost device; 150, First track; 160, Food. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] The following is combined Figure 1-7 The present invention relates to a refrigerator 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the refrigerator 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cold storage compartment 100, a partition 130, a defrosting device 140, and a partition 112.

[0032] The partition 130 is installed in the cold storage compartment 100 to create a separate cold storage area 120 and a functional area 110 within the cold storage compartment 100.

[0033] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, multiple partitions 130 can be provided, and the multiple partitions 130 together enclose a functional area 110 within the cold storage compartment 100. The remaining area within the cold storage compartment 100 is the cold storage area 120. The functional area 110 can be used for thawing and / or storing frozen food 160, while the cold storage area 120 can be used for refrigerating and storing food 160.

[0034] The partition 130 has a layer filled with insulating material. Because the partition 130 has this insulating material layer, the internal environment of the functional area 110 enclosed by the partition 130 is less likely to exchange heat with the external environment. Thus, when the functional area 110 thaws the food 160 placed within it, it does not affect the environment outside the functional area 110, such as the refrigeration and preservation effect of the food 160 in the refrigeration zone 120. Simultaneously, when the thawing device 140 is operating, the partition 130 also prevents cold air interference from the refrigeration zone 120 to the functional area 110, avoiding spoilage of the food 160 due to repeated freeze-thaw cycles. The insulating material can be one or more of extruded polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, and vacuum insulation panels.

[0035] A defrosting device 140 is installed in the functional area 110. When the defrosting device 140 is working, it raises the ambient temperature within the functional area 110 to defrost the food 160 stored in the functional area 110. The defrosting device 140 can be one or more of the following: a heater, a fan, an air duct, a radio frequency defrosting device, or an electrostatic field defrosting device.

[0036] Optionally, when the defrosting device 140 is a fan, it is mainly used to blow air onto the frozen food 160 placed in the functional area 110, accelerating the flow rate of cold air within the functional area 110, and defrosting the frozen food through high-speed air pressure. The high-speed airflow can quickly transfer heat from inside the refrigerator 1000 to the surface of the food and remove cold air from the surface, significantly shortening the defrosting time. The fan's circulating airflow can reduce defrosting dead zones, preventing localized overheating or unfrozen areas, making it especially suitable for large pieces of food, such as whole pieces of meat. Compared to microwave defrosting, it is more uniform and avoids the problem of edge overcooking.

[0037] A partition 112 is detachably installed in the functional area 110 to selectively divide the functional area 110 into multiple sub-functional areas 111. A defrosting device 140 is installed in one of the multiple sub-functional areas 111. When the defrosting device 140 is working, it causes the ambient temperature in the sub-functional area 111 to rise, achieving a defrosting effect. Since the sub-functional areas 111 are relatively isolated from each other, the other sub-functional areas 111 are not affected by the defrosting device 140 and can continue to be used to store defrosted food 160.

[0038] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the divider 112 can be a single unit. A single divider 112 is disposed within the functional area 110, dividing the functional area 110 into two sub-functional areas 111. A defrosting device 140 is installed in one of the two sub-functional areas 111. This functional area 110 can be used to defrost food 160. The other sub-functional area 111 is not equipped with a defrosting device 140 and can be used to store food 160 without defrosting it.

[0039] Understandably, by dividing the larger functional area 110 into two smaller sub-functional areas 111, and placing the defrosting device 140 in one of the sub-functional areas 111, the food 160 placed in that sub-functional area 111 can be closer to the defrosting device 140, thus receiving the heat and airflow from the defrosting device more closely, resulting in better and faster defrosting. In this way, dividing the functional area 110 into multiple sub-functional areas 111 by the partition 112 fully utilizes the internal space of the functional area 110, and allows each functional area 110 to perform different functions while improving the defrosting effect.

[0040] Optional, refer to Figure 5 As shown, when the partition 112 is a single partition, the single partition 112 can be horizontally set in the functional area 110 to divide the functional area 110 into two sub-functional areas 111, one above the other.

[0041] Optional, refer to Figure 6 As shown, when the partition 112 is a single partition, the single partition 112 can be vertically set in the functional area 110 to divide the functional area 110 into two sub-functional areas 111, left and right.

[0042] Optional, refer to Figure 7 As shown, multiple partitions 112 can be provided. For example, one partition 112 can be vertically provided in the functional area 110 to divide the functional area 110 into two sub-functional areas 111. A partition 112 can be further provided in one of the sub-functional areas 111 to further divide the sub-functional area 111 into two smaller sub-functional areas 111. The defrosting device 140 can be provided in one of the sub-functional areas 111 to defrost the food 160, while the other sub-functional areas 111 can continue to be used for refrigerating and storing the food 160.

[0043] Thus, by setting one or more dividers 112, the functional area 110 can be divided into multiple sub-functional areas 111, enabling the functional area 110 to simultaneously meet the needs of thawing and storage. In addition, since the dividers 112 are detachably installed in the functional area 110, the spatial division of the functional area 110 can be adaptively adjusted according to actual needs to meet the thawing and / or storage needs of food items 160 of different volumes.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator 1000, by providing a partition 130 in the refrigerator compartment 100, forms a functional area 110 for defrosting and / or storing food 160, and a refrigerator compartment 120 for refrigerating food 160. By providing a defrosting device 140 in the functional area 110, when the defrosting device 140 is working, the ambient temperature in the functional area 110 can be raised, thereby defrosting the frozen food 160 placed therein. Furthermore, because the partition 130 has a layer filled with insulating material, the functional area 110 enclosed by the partition 130 has an insulating effect, preventing the defrosting of food 160 in the functional area 110 from affecting the storage of other food 160 in the refrigerator compartment 120. Furthermore, by providing a partition 112 within the functional area 110, the functional area 110 can be divided into multiple sub-functional areas 111. This allows the defrosting device 140 to be placed in one of these sub-functional areas 111 for defrosting, while the remaining sub-functional areas 111 are less affected by the heating effect of the defrosting device 140 and can continue to be used for storing food ingredients 160. Thus, the functional area 110 can meet multiple functional requirements. Moreover, since the partition 112 is detachably installed within the functional area 110, the sub-functional areas 111 for defrosting and those for storing food ingredients 160 can be flexibly configured according to actual needs, improving the space utilization of the functional area 110 and achieving functional diversification.

[0045] The following reference Figures 1-7 Some embodiments of the refrigerator 1000 according to the present invention are described.

[0046] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the partition 130 has a connecting hole 131 to connect the refrigeration area 120 with the functional area 110. Multiple partitions 130 surround the functional area 110, and one or more of the partitions 130 may have connecting holes 131 to connect the refrigeration area 120 with the functional area 110.

[0047] Understandably, when defrosting is needed, the defrosting device 140 located in functional zone 110 operates, raising the internal temperature of functional zone 110 to defrost the food 160. When defrosting is not required, the defrosting device 140 in functional zone 110 does not operate, and the temperature inside functional zone 110 is not affected by the defrosting device 140. By opening a connecting hole 131 on the partition 130, cold air from the refrigerator compartment 120 can flow into functional zone 110 through the connecting hole 131, maintaining a low-temperature environment inside functional zone 110, which can then continue to be used for storing food 160. In this way, functional zone 110 can also be used for storing food 160 when not defrosting, avoiding the functional zone 110 occupying space in the refrigerator compartment 100 when not defrosting, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the refrigerator 1000.

[0048] In some embodiments of this invention, when the defrosting device 140 is a fan, the air inlet side of the fan is connected to the connecting hole 131, and the air outlet side of the fan faces the functional area 110. Thus, the spaces of the refrigeration area 120 and the functional area 110 are connected through the connecting hole 131, forming an integrated circulating airflow path within the entire refrigeration compartment 100. This maintains a low-temperature environment within the functional area 110, which can be used for the refrigerated storage of food 160. Therefore, even when the functional area 110 is not undergoing defrosting, it can still be used for the refrigerated storage of food 160, avoiding the functional area 110 occupying space within the refrigeration compartment 100 when not undergoing defrosting, thereby improving the space utilization rate within the refrigerator 1000.

[0049] The following reference Figures 2-4 The present invention describes a refrigerator 1000 with the functional area 110 divided into two sub-functional areas 111.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the refrigerator 1000 also includes a first drawer 113 and a second drawer 114 that are open at the top. The first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 are slidably mounted in the functional area 110 and are arranged vertically at intervals. The refrigerator 1000 also includes a drawer cover 115, which is disposed at one end of the second drawer 114 in the front-back direction. The projected area of ​​the drawer cover 115 in the front-back direction is greater than the sum of the projected areas of the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 in the front-back direction.

[0051] Understandably, the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 can be used to hold food ingredients 160. The first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 are slidably installed in the functional area 110. Users can access the food ingredients 160 by pushing and pulling the drawer cover 115, which in turn slides the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114. This drawer structure facilitates the user's access to the food ingredients 160. Furthermore, since the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 are arranged vertically at intervals, they form two independent storage spaces. Therefore, different food ingredients 160 can be stored separately in the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114, facilitating the isolated storage of the food ingredients 160.

[0052] The drawer cover 115 is located at one end of the second drawer 114 along the front-back direction. The projected area of ​​the drawer cover 115 in the front-back direction is greater than the sum of the projected areas of the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 in the front-back direction. It not only provides some cover for the food inside the drawer and enhances the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator, but also makes it easier for users to operate the drawer.

[0053] In some embodiments, the functional area may also be provided with a sealing strip (not shown in the figure). The sealing strip is installed at the edge of the open end of the functional area 110 and is distributed in a circumferential pattern. When the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 are fully contained within the functional area 110, the drawer cover 115 close to the sealing strip will tightly abut against the side of the functional area 110, thereby improving the sealing effect of the functional area and preventing the external ambient temperature from affecting the preservation of food within the functional area. The sealing strip is generally made of rubber material with good elasticity and low-temperature resistance, and can remain soft and elastic even in low-temperature environments to ensure the sealing of the functional area. This maintains a stable low-temperature environment in the functional area.

[0054] Furthermore, the output end of the defrosting device 140 can be located in one of the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114. Since the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 form two independent storage spaces, and the two spaces are relatively isolated, when the defrosting device 140 is working, only the internal temperature of one of the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 can rise to achieve the defrosting effect on the food 160 stored therein, while the other drawer remains unaffected by the defrosting device 140 and can continue to store food 160 normally. In this way, the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 can perform two different functions: defrosting and storage, achieving efficient utilization of the internal space of the refrigerator 1000. At the same time, since the output end of the defrosting device 140 is located in one of the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114, the food 160 in that drawer is closer to the output end of the defrosting device 140, and can receive the heat and airflow transmitted by the defrosting device 140 more closely, achieving better and faster defrosting and improving the defrosting effect.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, the side wall 1134 of the functional area 110 is provided with a first track 150 extending in a horizontal direction, and the upper edge of the second drawer 114 is provided with a second track 1141 extending in a horizontal direction. The first drawer 113 has a first sliding part 1131 that cooperates with the first track 150 and a second sliding part 1132 that cooperates with the second track 1141. As per this application Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the sidewall 1134 of the functional area 110 is provided along the horizontal direction (e.g. Figure 2 The first track 150 extends in the front-back direction (as shown), and the first track 150 extends along the width direction (e.g., Figure 3 (As shown in the left and right directions) protrudes from the side wall 1134 of functional area 110.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, such as those described in this application Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, there are two first rails 150, located on the left and right sides of the first drawer 113 respectively. The first rails 150 can be installed on the side wall 1134 of the functional area 110 or integrally formed with the side wall 1134 of the functional area 110. The upper edge of the second drawer 114 is provided with two second rails 1141 extending horizontally, respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the second drawer 114. The second rails 1141 can be integrally formed with the second drawer 114 or installed on the second drawer 114 by fasteners.

[0057] In some specific embodiments, such as those described in this application Figure 2As shown, the first drawer 113 has a first sliding part 1131 and a second sliding part 1132 respectively provided at both ends along the front-to-back direction, wherein the first sliding part 1131 and the second sliding part 1132 are in the height direction (e.g. Figure 2 As shown in the diagram (vertical direction), the first sliding parts 1131 are spaced apart and are respectively disposed on both sides of the first drawer 113 along the width direction. There are two first sliding parts 1131, each disposed on one side of the first drawer 113 along the width direction. The two first sliding parts 1131 respectively cooperate with the two first guide rails, and the two second sliding parts 1132 respectively cooperate with the two second guide rails.

[0058] It is understandable that, since the first track 150 is along the width direction (e.g., Figure 3 The first drawer 113 protrudes from the side wall 1134 of the functional area 110 in the left and right directions shown. Therefore, the first drawer 113 can be connected to the first track 150 through the first sliding part 1131, which facilitates the installation, disassembly and subsequent maintenance of the first drawer 113.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first sliding part 1131 may slide or roll with the first track 150, and the second sliding part 1132 may slide or roll with the second track 1141.

[0060] Optionally, the first sliding part 1131 is slidably engaged with the first track 150 and the second sliding part 1132 is slidably engaged with the second track 1141. In this case, the first sliding part 1131 and the second sliding part 1132 can be integrally molded with the first drawer 113, which can reduce the device structure, simplify the production process, and facilitate installation and maintenance.

[0061] Optionally, the first sliding part 1131 rolls with the first track 150, and the second sliding part 1132 rolls with the second track 1141. Since the rolling friction of the rolling engagement is less than the sliding friction of the sliding engagement, the smoothness of the first drawer 113 when pushing and pulling can be improved, making it easier for the user to operate.

[0062] Optionally, the first sliding part 1131 is slidably engaged with the first track 150, and the second sliding part 1132 is rollingly engaged with the second track 1141, or the first sliding part 1131 is rollingly engaged with the first track 150, and the second sliding part 1132 is slidably engaged with the second track 1141.

[0063] Optionally, the bottom wall 1133 of the functional area 110 may be provided with a third track (not shown in the figure), and the bottom wall 1133 of the second drawer 114 may also be provided with a third sliding part (not shown in the figure) that cooperates with the third track.

[0064] In some specific embodiments, reference is made to this application. Figure 2As shown, the second track 1141 is provided with two recessed grooves 1142 at intervals along the front-back direction, and the grooves 1142 are adapted to the shape of the second sliding part 1132.

[0065] It is understandable that when the second sliding part 1132 falls into the groove 1142, the sliding resistance increases, thus limiting the relative sliding between the second sliding part 1132 and the second track 1141. For example, when the second sliding part 1132 falls into the groove 1142, and the second drawer 114 is slid by pushing and pulling the drawer cover 115, the displacement of the first drawer 113 relative to the second drawer 114 is limited because the second sliding part 1132 of the first drawer 113 falls into the groove 1142 of the second track 1141 on the second drawer 114. In this way, the synchronous pushing and pulling of the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114 can be achieved.

[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, the defrosting device 140 is installed on the partition 130.

[0067] In some specific embodiments, such as those described in this application Figure 4 As shown, the defrosting device 140 is located in the upper part of the functional area 110 near the rear end of the functional area 110, and the output end of the defrosting device 140 is installed on the top wall of the functional area 110, wherein the output end of the defrosting device 140 is inclined.

[0068] It is understandable that the defrosting device 140 is located at the upper part of the functional area 110, near the rear end of the functional area 110. At the same time, the output end of the defrosting device 140 is installed on the top wall of the functional area 110 at an angle. Thus, when the defrosting device 140 is one or more of a humidifier, heater, fan, or air duct, it can guide the moisture and / or heat output from the defrosting device 140, allowing the moisture and / or heat output from the defrosting device 140 to flow along the diagonal direction of the internal space of the functional area 110. This increases the diffusion range of the moisture and / or heat output from the defrosting device 140 within the functional area 110. On the one hand, this can increase the heating rate of the functional area 110, and on the other hand, it can increase the contact area between the food 160 and the hot and humid gas, thereby improving the defrosting effect.

[0069] Refer to this application Figure 3As shown, the defrosting device 140 is located at the top of the functional area 110. The output end of the defrosting device 140 is placed inside the first drawer 113, thus enabling the first drawer 113 to perform the defrosting function. The first drawer 113 is relatively isolated from the second drawer 114, so the second drawer 114 is unaffected by the defrosting device 140 and can continue to store the food 160. Simultaneously, because the food 160 stored in the first drawer 113 is closer to the output end of the defrosting device 140, the food 160 in the first drawer 113 can receive the heat and airflow transmitted by the defrosting device 140 more closely, resulting in better and faster defrosting and improved defrosting effect.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, the side wall 1134 of the first drawer 113 is provided with a through hole, which communicates with the second drawer 114. It is understood that when the defrosting device 140 is one or more of a humidifier, heater, fan, and air duct, a small portion of the moisture and / or heat circulating in the first drawer 113 can flow into the second drawer 114 through the through hole, so that the second drawer 114 can be in a "slightly frozen" environment, that is, the food 160 in the second drawer 114 will not defrost, and at the same time, it can also reduce the freezing state of the food 160 to a certain extent, making it easier for the user to process the food 160.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first drawer 113 includes a bottom wall 1133 and a plurality of side walls 1134. The plurality of side walls 1134 include a first side wall 1134 that extends gradually from bottom to top away from the bottom wall 1133, and a through hole is provided in the first side wall 1134.

[0072] In some specific embodiments, such as those described in this application Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the opening area formed by the multiple side walls 1134 of the first drawer 113 gradually increases from bottom to top. By setting the through hole in the first side wall 1134, air circulation can be achieved between the first drawer 113 and the second drawer 114. At the same time, since the through hole is set in the first side wall 1134, the liquid generated by the food 160 in the first drawer 113 during the thawing process can be prevented from flowing into the second drawer 114 under the action of gravity, thus affecting the storage of the food 160 inside.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, a portion of the bottom wall 1133 is recessed to form a tray 1135 and a flange 1136 of the bottom wall 1133 above the tray 1135.

[0074] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 3 or Figure 4As shown, part of the bottom wall 1133 of the first drawer 113 is recessed to form a tray 1135, which can be used to place food 160 that needs to be thawed. The liquid produced during the thawing process of the food 160 can flow along the bottom wall 1133 flange 1136 under the action of gravity and flow into the tray 1135, which facilitates the collection of thawing liquid and subsequent cleaning.

[0075] In some embodiments, the tray 1135 can be made of metal. Since metal has a high thermal conductivity, it has a good heat transfer effect and can transfer the heat required for defrosting the food 160 to the food 160 at a much faster speed than air. Therefore, placing the food 160 to be defrosted on the tray 1135 can achieve a better defrosting effect.

[0076] In some embodiments, a temperature sensor is also provided within the functional area 110. This sensor can be located in the first drawer 113. The temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature at the center of the tray 1135. Thus, when food 160 to be thawed is placed on the tray 1135, the temperature of the surface of the food 160 can be measured by the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor has the characteristics of high precision and high sensitivity, and can accurately sense the temperature changes on the surface of the food to be thawed. To ensure the accuracy of the measurement and to make it truly reflect the temperature of the central area of ​​the surface of the food to be thawed, interference from external environmental factors is avoided.

[0077] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first drawer is detachably installed in the functional area.

[0078] Understandably, when a large food item 160 needs to be placed in functional area 110, the first drawer 113 can be disassembled. This creates a larger space in the second drawer, increasing its overall height to accommodate larger food items. When defrosting this large food item, its proximity to the defrosting device's output ensures a better defrosting effect. Conversely, when defrosting small food items, they can be placed directly in the drawer near the defrosting device, allowing them to receive heat and airflow from the device more directly, resulting in better and faster defrosting.

[0079] In some embodiments of this invention, the height of each sub-functional area is H, satisfying: H > 30mm. Limiting the height of the sub-functional area within the above range ensures that the sub-functional area has sufficient space to accommodate food ingredients.

[0080] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0081] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: Cold storage room; A partition is provided in the cold storage room, the partition having a layer filled with thermal insulation material to create a spaced-out cold storage area and a functional area in the cold storage room; A defrosting device, wherein the defrosting device is installed in the functional area; A partition plate is detachably installed on the functional area to selectively divide the functional area into multiple sub-functional areas, and the defrosting device is installed in one of the multiple sub-functional areas.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition has a connecting hole to connect the refrigeration area with the functional area.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first drawer and a second drawer that are open at the top, the first drawer and the second drawer being slidably mounted in the functional area, and the first drawer and the second drawer being arranged at vertical intervals.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side wall of the functional area is provided with a first track extending in the horizontal direction, and the upper edge of the second drawer is provided with a second track extending in the horizontal direction. The first drawer has a first sliding part that cooperates with the first track and a second sliding part that cooperates with the second track.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The defrosting device is installed on the partition.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side wall of the first drawer is provided with a through hole, which communicates with the second drawer.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first drawer includes a bottom wall and multiple side walls, the multiple side walls including a first side wall that gradually extends from bottom to top away from the bottom wall, and the through hole is provided in the first side wall.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom wall portion is recessed to form a tray and a bottom wall flange higher than the tray.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first drawer is detachably installed in the functional area.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of each sub-functional area is H, which satisfies: H>30mm.

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