Refrigerator door member and refrigerator
By setting electrical load elements and electrical connections on the refrigerator bottle frame assembly, multiple electrical functions can be achieved, solving the problem of the bottle frame assembly having only one function and improving user experience and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a refrigerator door component and a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Refrigerators are widely used household appliances. Common refrigerators have bottle racks on the refrigerator door. These racks hold items that need refrigeration, often bottled beverages. The bottle rack opens and closes with the door, making it easy to access bottled drinks. The connection between the bottle rack and the door is usually a hook-and-loop structure, where hooks on the bottle rack engage with hooks on the door for a detachable connection. Bottle racks are solely for holding refrigerated items; their structure is relatively simple, and their function is straightforward. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bottle frame assembly that can provide more functions for a refrigerator door component.
[0004] This utility model discloses a refrigerator door component, including:
[0005] A door assembly includes a door body, a first connecting portion disposed on the door body, a first electrical connecting portion disposed on the door body, and a power supply circuit disposed on the door body and electrically connected to the first electrical connecting portion.
[0006] The bottle frame assembly includes a mounting frame, an electrical load element disposed on the mounting frame, a second connecting portion disposed on the mounting frame and detachably connected to the first connecting portion, and a second electrical connecting portion disposed on the mounting frame and electrically connected to the electrical load element;
[0007] Specifically, when the second connecting part is connected to the first connecting part, the second electrical connecting part is electrically connected to the first electrical connecting part; when the second connecting part is separated from the first connecting part, the second electrical connecting part is electrically disconnected from the first electrical connecting part.
[0008] In some embodiments, the first electrical connection portion and / or the second electrical connection portion includes an elastic electrical connector, and when the first electrical connection portion and the second electrical connection portion are electrically connected, the elastic force of the elastic electrical connector causes the electrical connection between the first electrical connection portion and the second electrical connection portion to tend to be pressed together.
[0009] In some embodiments, the system further includes a controller connected to the power supply circuit and a pressure sensor located on the door assembly and connected to the controller. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure of the first electrical connection portion, and the controller is configured to control whether the power supply circuit supplies power to the first electrical connection portion based on the detection result of the pressure sensor.
[0010] In some embodiments, the first electrical connection portion includes a male contact that is electrically connected to the power supply circuit, and the second electrical connection portion includes a contact spring disposed on the mounting bracket and electrically connected to the male contact. The spring force of the contact spring causes the contact spring to press the male contact, and the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure of the male contact.
[0011] In some embodiments, the first electrical connection portion further includes a first printed circuit board, and the male contact is electrically connected to the power supply circuit through the first printed circuit board. The second electrical connection portion further includes a second printed circuit board, and the contact spring is electrically connected to the electrical load element through the second printed circuit board.
[0012] In some embodiments, the bottle frame assembly includes a frame for placing items mounted on the mounting bracket, and the electrical load element includes a light strip electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion, the light strip being used to illuminate the frame.
[0013] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket includes an L-shaped hook and a support member, the second connecting portion and the second electrical connecting portion are disposed on the hook, the frame includes a first cavity for placing items and a plurality of side plates arranged in a horizontal direction around the first cavity and connected sequentially, the plurality of side plates being located above the support member and supported by the support member, the side plates being formed of a light-transmitting material, the light strip being arranged on the support member and below the plurality of side plates to illuminate the plurality of side plates from below.
[0014] In some embodiments, the carrier includes a first component and a second component located below and connected to the first component. The first component includes a first support plate that contacts and supports the frame and a plurality of first side panels connected to the first support plate. The plurality of first side panels and the first support plate form a second cavity with an opening facing downward. The second component is provided with a light strip groove, and the light strip is placed in the light strip groove. The second component extends into the second cavity. The plurality of first side panels wrap around the second component from the outside. The opening of the light strip groove faces the support plate. The portion of the first support plate located between the light strip groove and the plurality of side panels and corresponding to the light strip groove is made of a light-transmitting material.
[0015] In some embodiments, the second component includes a second support plate opposite to the first support plate and a plurality of second side panels connected to the second support plate, wherein the plurality of second side panels are connected to the plurality of first side panels in a one-to-one correspondence. The second component also includes a grid-like support member disposed on the second support plate, wherein the grid-like support member supports the first support plate from below.
[0016] The second aspect of this utility model discloses a refrigerator, including any of the refrigerator door components described above.
[0017] Based on the refrigerator door component provided by this utility model, by setting a power supply circuit and a first electrical connection part on the door body and setting an electrical load element and a second electrical connection part electrically connected to the first electrical connection part and the electrical load element on the bottle mouth assembly, an electrical load element can be used on the bottle frame assembly. By installing different electrical load elements, a variety of power supply functions can be realized on the bottle frame assembly.
[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator door component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the door assembly in the embodiment shown.
[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structure of the door assembly and a structural diagram of the bottle frame assembly in the embodiment shown.
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket in the embodiment shown;
[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the frame structure shown in the embodiment is as follows;
[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second component in the embodiment shown;
[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the first electrical connection portion and the second electrical connection portion in the embodiment shown. Detailed Implementation
[0027] 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. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0028] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define the components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0030] 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0031] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.
[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the refrigerator door component in this embodiment includes a door assembly 1 and a bottle frame assembly 2.
[0033] The door assembly 1 includes a door body 11, a first connecting portion 12 disposed on the door body 11, a first electrical connecting portion 13 disposed on the door body 11, and a power supply circuit disposed on the door body 11 and electrically connected to the first electrical connecting portion 13. In this application, "electrical connection" refers to a connection capable of conducting electricity. Since the power supply circuit and the first electrical connecting portion 13 are electrically connected, the power supply circuit can conduct electricity to the first electrical connecting portion. The power supply circuit supplies power to the first electrical connecting portion. The door body 11 is typically a refrigerator door used to open and close the refrigerator compartment. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the first connecting portion 12 is a pre-embedded part pre-installed on the door liner of the refrigerator door. Specifically, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the first connecting portion 12 is a mounting plate. The power supply circuit is a circuit capable of supplying power to the outside. In some embodiments, it can be a circuit electrically connected to the refrigerator plug and disposed on the door body 11 to introduce electrical energy from the refrigerator's main power supply. In other embodiments, the power supply circuit may not be electrically connected to the refrigerator plug and may be disposed on the door body by setting an independent power source, such as an independent circuit including a small battery.
[0034] like Figure 1 , Figures 3-7As shown, the bottle rack assembly 2 includes a mounting frame 21, an electrical load element disposed on the mounting frame 21, a second connecting part 22 disposed on the mounting frame 21 and detachably connected to the first connecting part 12, and a second electrical connecting part 23 disposed on the mounting frame 21 and electrically connected to the electrical load element. The bottle rack assembly 2 is used to hold bottled beverages (most people prefer to hold bottled beverages, but it can also be used to hold other frequently accessed items). The bottle rack assembly 2 is installed on and removed from the door body 11 by connecting and separating the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22. Specifically, when the second connecting part 22 is connected to the first connecting part 12, the second electrical connecting part 23 is electrically connected to the first electrical connecting part 13; when the second connecting part 22 is separated from the first connecting part 12, the second electrical connecting part 23 is electrically disconnected from the first electrical connecting part 13. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the second connecting part 22 is connected to the first connecting part 12 as a hook and a hanging plate. In some embodiments not shown in the figure, it can also be a snap-fit connection, a threaded connection, or other connection methods.
[0035] When the second connecting part 22 is connected to the first connecting part 12, the second electrical connecting part 23 is electrically connected to the first electrical connecting part 13. The power supply circuit can then supply power to the electrical load element through the second electrical connecting part by supplying power to the first electrical connecting part. The electrical load element is an electrical component, such as a light strip, a sound-emitting electronic device, or a circuit component that combines one or more functions including light emission, sound emission, and motion sensing, or an electronic device for voice interaction. Selecting different electrical load elements allows for different interactions with the refrigerator user; for example, the bottle frame assembly can have multiple functions such as light emission, sound emission, and voice interaction.
[0036] The refrigerator door component provided in this embodiment, by setting a power supply circuit and a first electrical connection part 13 on the door 11 and setting an electrical load element and a second electrical connection part 23 electrically connected to the first electrical connection part 13 and the electrical load element on the bottle mouth assembly, can use an electrical load element on the bottle frame assembly 2. By installing different electrical load elements, a variety of power supply functions can be realized on the bottle frame assembly 2, enriching the functions of the bottle frame assembly.
[0037] In some embodiments, the first electrical connection 13 and / or the second electrical connection 23 include an elastic electrical connector. When the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 are electrically connected, the elasticity of the elastic electrical connector causes the electrical connection between the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 to tend to be pressed together. The elastic electrical connector is an elastic electrical connector, and when the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 are electrically connected, the elasticity of the elastic electrical connector causes the contact between the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 to be pressed together. By configuring the first electrical connection 13 and / or the second electrical connection 23 as an elastic electrical connector, this embodiment can improve the connection stability and reliability when the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 are electrically connected.
[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the refrigerator door assembly also includes a controller connected to the power supply circuit and a pressure sensor 14 connected to the controller and mounted on the door assembly 1. The pressure sensor 14 is used to detect the pressure of the first electrical connection part 13. The controller is configured to control whether the power supply circuit supplies power to the first electrical connection part based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 14. When the first electrical connection 13 and / or the second electrical connection 23 include an elastic electrical connector, the electrical connection between the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 will be subject to a certain degree of pressure. In this embodiment, the pressure sensor can determine whether the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 are electrically connected by detecting the pressure of the first electrical connection 13. When the controller determines that the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 are electrically connected according to the detection result of the pressure sensor, the controller controls the power supply circuit to supply power to the first electrical connection, so that the electrical load component can work stably. When the controller determines that the first electrical connection 13 and the second electrical connection 23 are disconnected according to the detection result of the pressure sensor, the controller controls the power supply circuit not to supply power to the first electrical connection, thereby preventing the first electrical connection from accidentally conducting electricity to other components or preventing the user from being electrocuted, thus improving the safety of the circuit.
[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the first electrical connection part 13 includes a male contact 131 electrically connected to the power supply circuit, and the second electrical connection part 23 includes a contact spring 231 mounted on the mounting bracket 21 and electrically connected to the male contact 131. The elastic force of the contact spring 231 causes the contact spring 231 to press against the male contact 131. The pressure sensor 14 is used to detect the pressure of the male contact 131. In the embodiment shown, the contact spring 231 includes a body 2311 and a retractable connector 2312 relative to the body 2311. A spring is provided between the body and the connector, and the elastic force of the spring causes the connector to tend to extend out of the body. In some embodiments not shown, the connector is an elastic connector. This embodiment achieves electrical connection by setting the male contact 131 and the contact spring 231, resulting in stable conductivity and good reliability during electrical connection.
[0040] In some embodiments, the first electrical connection portion 13 further includes a first printed circuit board 100, and the male contact 131 is electrically connected to the power supply circuit through the first printed circuit board 100. The second electrical connection portion 23 further includes a second printed circuit board 200, and the contact spring 231 is electrically connected to the electrical load element through the second printed circuit board 200. This embodiment, by using a printed circuit board (PCB), can achieve more standardized and universal connection and disconnection between the power supply circuit and the first printed circuit board 100, and more standardized and universal connection and disconnection between the electrical load element and the second printed circuit board 200. This facilitates electrical connection and disconnection via plug insertion and removal, and facilitates the operation of powering on and off the circuit.
[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the bottle rack assembly 2 includes a frame 24 for placing items, mounted on a mounting bracket 21. The electrical load element includes a light strip 9 (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to a second electrical connection portion 23, which illuminates the frame 24. This embodiment improves the visual appeal of the frame 24 by using a light strip to illuminate it, enhancing the aesthetics and enjoyment of the bottle rack assembly when users retrieve objects using it.
[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 6As shown, the mounting bracket 21 includes an L-shaped hook 211 and a support member 212. A second connecting part 22 and a second electrical connecting part 23 are disposed on the hook 211. The frame 24 includes a first cavity 241 for placing items and a plurality of side panels 242 arranged horizontally around the first cavity 241 and connected sequentially. The side panels 242 are located above and supported by the support member 212. The side panels 242 are made of a light-transmitting material. A light strip is arranged on the support member 212 and below the side panels 242 to illuminate them from below. The light-transmitting material includes transparent plastic, glass, or materials that transmit white light or single-color light such as red or green light. In this application, the directions "up" and "down" are based on the orientation of the refrigerator door components when installed on the refrigerator and the refrigerator is placed on a horizontal surface for normal use. In this embodiment, the side panel is made of a light-transmitting material, and the side panel is illuminated by arranging light strips on the support. The light from the light strips can enter the side panel of the frame, making the frame produce a more prominent visual effect. At the same time, the arrangement of the light strips is also more concealed and safer.
[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the carrier 212 includes a first component and a second component located below and connected to the first component. The first component includes a first support plate 2121 that contacts and supports the frame 24 and a plurality of first side panels 2122 connected to the first support plate 2121. The plurality of first side panels 2122 and the first support plate 2121 form a second cavity 2123 with an opening facing downward (the second cavity 2123 is in...). Figure 4 (The first side panel 2122 obscures the view and is not shown), the second component has a light strip groove 2153, and the light strip is placed in the light strip groove 2153. Figure 6 (The central LED strip is not shown). The second component extends into the second cavity 2123. Multiple first side panels 2122 wrap around the second component from the outside. The opening of the LED strip groove 2153 faces the support plate. The first support plate 2121 is located between the LED strip groove 2153 and the multiple side panels 242, and the portion corresponding to the LED strip groove 2153 is made of a light-transmitting material. In the figure, this portion is the part directly above the LED strip groove. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the first support plate has a curved strip-shaped portion 2124 similar in shape to the LED strip groove. This portion is made of a light-transmitting material, allowing the light from the LED strip to be transmitted to the side plate through this portion. In this embodiment, by placing the LED strip within the LED strip groove and the second component within the second cavity 2123, the LED strip is simultaneously enclosed by both the LED strip groove and the second cavity. This improves the concealment of the LED strip, enhances its protection, and increases its safety. Furthermore, by setting the portion of the first support plate 2121 corresponding to the LED strip groove as a light-transmitting portion, the light transmission effect from the LED strip to the frame is ensured without weakening the strength of the first support plate 2121.
[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second component includes a second support plate 2151 opposite to the first support plate 2121 and a plurality of second side panels 2152 connected to the second support plate 2151. The plurality of second side panels 2152 are connected one-to-one with the plurality of first side panels 2122. The second component also includes a grid-like support member disposed on the second support plate 2151, which supports the first support plate 2121 from below. As shown, the grid-like support member is formed by a plurality of intersecting plate-like bodies, including a plurality of grids. The grid-like support member protrudes upward from the second side panels 2152. The connection between the second side panels 2152 and the first side panels 2122 can be achieved by various methods such as snap-fit connection and threaded connection. In the embodiment shown, the surface of the second side panel 2152 is provided with a plurality of rectangular holes, through which snap-fit connection with the first side panel 2122 is achieved. In this embodiment, by setting up a grid-like support, when items are placed in the frame, the grid-like support can support the first bearing plate 2121, reduce the deformation of the first bearing plate 2121, and improve the rigidity of the first bearing plate 2121.
[0045] In some embodiments, a refrigerator is also disclosed, which includes any of the above-described refrigerator door components.
[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A refrigerator door component, characterized in that, include: The door assembly (1) includes a door body (11), a first connecting part (12) disposed on the door body (11), a first electrical connecting part (13) disposed on the door body (11), and a power supply circuit disposed on the door body (11 and electrically connected to the first electrical connecting part (13). The bottle frame assembly (2) includes a mounting frame (21), an electrical load element disposed on the mounting frame (21), a second connecting part (22) disposed on the mounting frame (21) and detachably connected to the first connecting part (12), and a second electrical connecting part (23) disposed on the mounting frame (21) and electrically connected to the electrical load element; When the second connecting part (22) is connected to the first connecting part (12), the second electrical connecting part (23) is electrically connected to the first electrical connecting part (13). When the second connecting part (22) is separated from the first connecting part (12), the second electrical connecting part (23) is electrically disconnected from the first electrical connecting part (13).
2. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first electrical connection (13) and / or the second electrical connection (23) include an elastic electrical connector. When the first electrical connection (13) and the second electrical connection (23) are electrically connected, the elastic force of the elastic electrical connector causes the electrical connection between the first electrical connection (13) and the second electrical connection (23) to tend to be pressed together.
3. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a controller connected to the power supply circuit and a pressure sensor (14) located on the door assembly (1) and connected to the controller. The pressure sensor (14) is used to detect the pressure of the first electrical connection (13). The controller is configured to control whether the power supply circuit supplies power to the first electrical connection (13) based on the detection result of the pressure sensor (14).
4. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first electrical connection part (13) includes a male contact (131) electrically connected to the power supply circuit, and the second electrical connection part (23) includes a contact spring (231) provided on the mounting bracket (21) and electrically connected to the male contact (131). The elastic force of the contact spring (231) causes the contact spring (231) to press the male contact (131) tightly. The pressure sensor (14) is used to detect the pressure of the male contact (131).
5. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first electrical connection part (13) further includes a first printed circuit board, and the male contact (131) is electrically connected to the power supply circuit through the first printed circuit board. The second electrical connection part (23) further includes a second printed circuit board, and the contact spring (231) is electrically connected to the electrical load element through the second printed circuit board.
6. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottle frame assembly (2) includes a frame (24) for placing items mounted on the mounting bracket (21), and the electrical load element includes a light strip electrically connected to the second electrical connection (23) for illuminating the frame (24).
7. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (21) includes an L-shaped hook (211) and a support member (212). The second connecting part (22) and the second electrical connecting part (23) are disposed on the hook (211). The frame (24) includes a first cavity (241) for placing items and a plurality of side plates (242) arranged in sequence around the first cavity (241) in a horizontal direction. The plurality of side plates (242) are located above the support member (212) and supported by the support member (212). The side plates (242) are made of light-transmitting material. The light strip is arranged on the support member (212) and below the plurality of side plates (242) to illuminate the plurality of side plates (242) from below.
8. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The support member (212) includes a first component and a second component located below and connected to the first component. The first component includes a first support plate (2121) that contacts and supports the frame (24) and a plurality of first side panels (2122) connected to the first support plate (2121). The plurality of first side panels (2122) and the first support plate (2121) form a second cavity (2123) with an opening facing downward. The second component is provided with a light strip groove. 2153), the light strip is placed in the light strip groove (2153), the second component extends into the second cavity (2123), the plurality of first side panels (2122) wrap around the second component from the outside, the groove of the light strip groove (2153) faces the first support plate (2121), the first support plate (2121) is located between the light strip groove (2153) and the plurality of side panels (242), and the portion of the first support plate (2121) corresponding to the light strip groove (2153) is made of light-transmitting material.
9. The refrigerator door component as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The second component includes a second support plate (2151) opposite to the first support plate (2121) and a plurality of second side panels (2152) connected to the second support plate (2151). The plurality of second side panels (2152) are connected one-to-one with the plurality of first side panels (2122). The second component also includes a grid-like support member disposed on the second support plate (2151), which supports the first support plate (2121) from below.
10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the refrigerator door component as described in any one of claims 1-9.