Anti-overflow refrigerator partition

Abstract

This invention provides an overflow-preventing refrigerator shelf, comprising a detachable, pluggable shelf and a water collection tray. The shelf has evenly spaced sloping grooves, with the relative protrusions between adjacent grooves 0.5-1.5mm higher than the bottom of the groove. A row of drip holes is located in the center of each groove, connecting to the water collection tray. The water collection tray has a central water collection area and insertion ports on both sides. Inserts are located on both sides of the bottom of the shelf, and these inserts are fixed laterally by pins after being inserted into the insertion ports. This invention allows spilled liquid (such as condensation or overflowing soup) to flow directionally along the sloping grooves and quickly drain into the water collection tray through the drip holes, preventing accumulation on the shelf surface. The protrusions being 0.5-1.5mm higher than the bottom of the grooves ensure that liquid preferentially flows into the grooves rather than overflowing the protrusions, creating a flow-oriented path. The shelf and water collection tray are doubly fixed by plugging and pins, ensuring a secure installation. The shelf and water collection tray can be separated by removing the pins for easy cleaning or replacement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator accessories technology, specifically to a refrigerator shelf that prevents overflow. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators, as common household appliances, typically use shelves to divide the refrigerator compartment into multiple storage areas. Commonly used shelves include ordinary glass shelves, which are primarily glass panels with decorative strips added to the front or back edges, and wire mesh shelves, whose main body is made of metal mesh. In traditional refrigerator designs, shelves are mainly used for layered food storage, but their overflow prevention capabilities are poor, leading to the following common problems: 1. Liquid spillage and contamination: Refrigerators often store liquid foods (such as beverages, soups, and fruit / vegetable juices). If the containers are tilted or not properly sealed, the liquid can easily spill and flow along the shelf surface, contaminating the food below. Traditional shelves are mostly flat designs, lacking a drainage structure, allowing liquid to easily accumulate or drip, breeding bacteria and producing odors. 2. Condensation buildup: Temperature changes inside the refrigerator easily produce condensation. Traditional shelves cannot effectively guide this condensation, causing water droplets to drip or accumulate at the shelf edges, affecting the food preservation environment. 3. Cleaning and maintenance are difficult. Traditional shelves are fixed to the refrigerator liner, making disassembly inconvenient. Liquid seeps into the gaps and is difficult to clean thoroughly, potentially leading to mold growth over time. While some shelves are removable, they lack a dedicated water collection structure, requiring frequent wiping and resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, we propose an overflow-proof refrigerator shelf. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems in the prior art, this utility model proposes an overflow-proof refrigerator shelf.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An overflow-proof refrigerator shelf includes a detachable, pluggable shelf and a water collection tray. The shelf has equally spaced sloping grooves, and the relative protrusions between adjacent sloping grooves are 0.5-1.5 mm higher than the bottom of the sloping grooves. A row of drip holes is provided in the center of the sloping grooves, and the drip holes are connected to the water collection tray. The water collection tray has a water collection area in the center and plugs on both sides. The bottom of the shelf has plugs on both sides, and the plugs are inserted into the plugs and fixed laterally by pins.

[0006] Furthermore, the plug and the socket are provided with corresponding pin holes, and the pin passes through the pin holes to fix the plug in the socket.

[0007] Furthermore, a polytetrafluoroethylene layer is coated on the surface of the protrusion.

[0008] Furthermore, the edges of the partition are provided with raised barriers.

[0009] Furthermore, the sloping grooves have at least six sets.

[0010] Furthermore, the water collection tray is made of polycarbonate material.

[0011] Furthermore, the partition is 2-3cm thick, and the water collection tray is 1-2cm deep.

[0012] Furthermore, the raised fence has a height of 1.0-1.5mm, a rounded top, and is made of polycarbonate.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: This invention enables liquid spilled from the refrigerator shelf (such as condensation or overflowing soup) to flow directionally along the sloping groove and quickly drain into the collection tray through the drip holes, preventing accumulation on the shelf surface; the raised portion is 0.5-1.5mm higher than the bottom of the groove, ensuring that liquid preferentially flows into the groove rather than overflowing the raised portion, forming a flow-oriented path. The shelf and collection tray are double-fixed by a plug and a pin, ensuring a stable installation. The shelf and collection tray can be separated by pulling out the pin, facilitating cleaning or replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a side view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention in its disassembled state;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the partition structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of the water collection tray structure of this utility model.

[0019] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1-partition; 2-water collection tray; 10-sloping groove; 11-drip hole; 12-opposite protrusion; 13-insertion block; 14-protruding enclosure; 20-water collection area; 21-insertion port; 22-pin; 121-tetrafluoroethylene layer. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides an overflow-proof refrigerator shelf, including a detachable, pluggable shelf 1 and a water collection tray 2. The shelf 1 has plugs 13 on both sides of its bottom, and the water collection tray 2 has a water collection area 20 in the center and plug openings 21 on both sides. Each plug 13 and plug opening 21 has a corresponding pin hole. After the plug 13 is inserted into the plug opening 21, it is fixed laterally by a pin 22. Specifically, the pin 22 passes through the pin hole to fix the plug 13 in the plug opening 21. The shelf 1 and water collection tray 2 are doubly fixed by plugging and pins, ensuring a stable installation and quick disassembly. Pulling out the pins separates the shelf and water collection tray, facilitating cleaning or replacement.

[0023] The partition plate 1 has equally spaced sloping grooves 10, and the relative protrusions 12 between adjacent sloping grooves 10 are 0.5-1.5mm higher than the bottom of the sloping groove 10; the sloping grooves 10 have a row of drip holes 11 in the center, and the drip holes 11 are connected to the water collection area 20 of the water collection plate 2.

[0024] The partition 1 is 2-3cm thick, and the drip tray 2 is 1-2cm deep; the drip tray 2 is made of polycarbonate material; the sloping grooves 10 have at least six sets. These six or more sets of sloping grooves cover the main area of ​​the partition, reducing dead zones for liquid stagnation. The polycarbonate drip tray 2, made of transparent PC material, allows for easy observation of water collection and timely cleaning; it is resistant to low temperatures and impacts, and is not prone to cracking over long-term use. The 2-3cm partition thickness and 1-2cm drip tray depth: the partition thickness provides sufficient structural strength, and the drip tray depth balances capacity and space occupation, preventing excessive protrusion from affecting refrigerator storage.

[0025] A polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer 121 is coated on the surface of the protrusion 12. The PTFE layer 121 is coated on the surface of the protrusion 12, and its superhydrophobicity makes it difficult for liquids to adhere, further reducing residue.

[0026] The edge of the partition 1 is provided with a raised barrier 14. The raised barrier 14 is 1.0-1.5mm high and has a rounded top. It is made of polycarbonate. The rounded top barrier, with a height of 1.0-1.5mm, prevents liquid from overflowing from the edge and avoids affecting the placement of the container due to excessive height. Polycarbonate material has high strength, and the barrier is not easily deformed or failed.

[0027] In summary, this new design directs spilled liquid (such as condensation or overflowing soup) along the sloping grooves of the refrigerator shelf, allowing it to drain quickly into the collection tray through the drip holes, preventing accumulation on the shelf surface. The raised portion is 0.5-1.5mm higher than the bottom of the groove, ensuring that liquid preferentially flows into the groove rather than overflowing the raised portion, creating a flow-oriented path. The shelf and collection tray are doubly secured by a plug and a pin, ensuring a stable installation. The shelf and collection tray can be separated by pulling out the pin, facilitating cleaning or replacement.

[0028] The above description is merely an illustrative example of the structure of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described, or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the structure of this utility model or exceed the scope defined in the claims, all of which should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An overflow-proof refrigerator shelf, comprising a detachably pluggable shelf (1) and a water collection tray (2); characterized in that, The partition (1) has equally spaced sloping grooves (10), and the relative protrusions (12) between adjacent sloping grooves (10) are 0.5-1.5 mm higher than the bottom of the sloping groove (10); the sloping grooves (10) have rows of drip holes (11) in the center, and the drip holes (11) are connected to the water collection tray (2); the water collection tray (2) has a water collection area (20) in the center, and slots (21) are opened on both sides; the partition (1) has inserts (13) on both sides of the bottom, and the inserts (13) are inserted into the slots (21) and fixed laterally by pins (22).

2. The overflow-proof refrigerator shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug (13) and the socket (21) are provided with corresponding pin holes, and the pin (22) passes through the pin hole to fix the plug (13) in the socket (21).

3. A refrigerator shelf for preventing overflow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the protrusion (12) is coated with a polytetrafluoroethylene layer (121).

4. A refrigerator shelf for preventing overflow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the partition (1) is provided with a raised enclosure (14).

5. A refrigerator shelf for preventing overflow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sloping groove (10) has at least six sets.

6. A refrigerator shelf for preventing overflow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water collection tray (2) is made of polycarbonate.

7. A refrigerator shelf for preventing overflow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the partition (1) is 2-3cm, and the depth of the water collection tray (2) is 1-2cm.

8. A refrigerator shelf for preventing overflow according to claim 4, characterized in that, The raised enclosure (14) has a height of 1.0-1.5mm and a rounded top. The material is polycarbonate.

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