An assembly structure of a water pipe assembly of a refrigerator

Abstract

The assembling structure of the water pipe assembly of the refrigerator comprises an inner container, a water pipe assembly, a water valve, a pipeline module and a supporting block, the pipeline module is fixed on the inner container, a through hole is arranged in the pipeline module, the water pipe assembly is connected with the water valve, the water pipe assembly extends into the inner container after passing through the through hole, and the supporting block is installed on the through hole and presses the water pipe assembly on the through hole. The assembling structure of the water pipe assembly of the refrigerator has the advantages that the pipeline module and the supporting block are arranged, the through hole is arranged in the pipeline module, the supporting block is installed on the through hole, the supporting block presses the water pipe assembly on the through hole, the pipeline module, the supporting block and the water pipe assembly are in interference fit, the parts can be sealed after assembly, the cold air in the refrigerator is prevented from flowing out through the gap among the water pipe assembly, the supporting block and the pipeline module, and the problem that the traditional structure is prone to cold leakage after the sponge is wound on the pipeline and then placed on the pipeline module is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to an assembly structure for a refrigerator water pipe assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, refrigerators with built-in water dispensers and ice makers typically use a water valve assembly in the compressor compartment to connect an external water source to the dispenser or ice maker inside the refrigerator. However, existing solutions often involve pre-embedding rigid plastic pipe modules in the refrigerator and then attaching sealing foam to the water pipes to prevent cold air leakage. This structure, due to the low density of the sealing foam, is actually prone to poor sealing and cold air leakage.

[0003] In addition, a pipe cover is installed on the outside of the pipe. The pipe cover is fixed to the back panel of the refrigerator with screws. The pipe cover and the pipe module are assembled to fix the water pipe with sponge attached inside the pipe, ensuring that the water pipe cannot move. This structure is complex, has poor manufacturability, and has high material costs, so it needs to be improved.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an assembly structure for a refrigerator water pipe assembly that is simple in structure, has good sealing performance, is firmly fixed, has low cost, and is highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] An assembly structure for a refrigerator water pipe assembly designed for this purpose includes an inner liner, a water pipe assembly, and a water valve. The structure is characterized by further including a pipe module and a support block. The pipe module is fixed on the inner liner and has a through hole. The water pipe assembly is connected to the water valve and extends into the inner liner after passing through the through hole. The support block is installed on the through hole and presses the water pipe assembly onto the through hole.

[0007] The support block has a first inclined surface at the top and a second inclined surface at the top of the through hole. The first and second inclined surfaces fit together so that the bottom of the support block presses the water pipe assembly onto the through hole.

[0008] The pipe modules and support blocks are made of soft materials, and the pipe modules, support blocks, and water pipe assemblies are interference fit.

[0009] The water pipe assembly includes a first inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. A notch is provided at the bottom of the through hole, and the bottom of the support block presses the first inlet pipe and the outlet pipe into the corresponding notch.

[0010] The pipe module is equipped with trapezoidal mounting protrusions, and the inner liner is equipped with trapezoidal mounting holes. The pipe module is positioned and installed on the mounting holes through the mounting protrusions.

[0011] A back plate is installed on the rear side of the inner tank. An opening is provided on the back plate. The first water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe pass through the opening, the notch and the mounting hole in sequence and then extend into the inner tank.

[0012] Pipe clamps are installed on the back plate, and the first inlet pipe and outlet pipe are fixed to the back plate by the pipe clamps.

[0013] The pipe clamp has a first fixing hole, and the back plate has a second fixing hole. The fastener passes through the first fixing hole and is then fastened to the second fixing hole to fix the pipe clamp to the back plate.

[0014] The size of the opening is larger than the size of the through hole.

[0015] An electrical compartment is located at the bottom of the inner liner, and a water valve is located on the electrical compartment. One side of the water valve is connected to a second water inlet pipe, and the other side of the water valve is connected to a first water inlet pipe.

[0016] This utility model's refrigerator water pipe assembly structure incorporates a pipe module and a support block. The pipe module has a through hole, and the support block is installed on the through hole, pressing the water pipe assembly onto it. The pipe module, support block, and water pipe assembly are interference-fitted. After assembly, the parts provide a seal, preventing cold air from leaking out of the refrigerator through the gaps between the water pipe assembly, support block, and pipe module. This solves the problem of cold air leakage that often occurs in traditional structures where sponge is wrapped around the pipe and then placed on the pipe module.

[0017] In addition, both the first inlet and outlet water pipes are fixed to the back panel of the refrigerator with pipe clamps to prevent the water pipes from easily coming loose due to being pulled. The traditional pipe module fixing cover has been eliminated, which simplifies the assembly process of the water pipe components to a certain extent, reduces the number of parts, and lowers the cost of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a refrigerator in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a refrigerator in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5This is an exploded structural diagram of the pipe module and support block in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pipeline module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the back plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a rear view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 1 Sectional view at point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] See Figures 1-9 The water pipe assembly structure of this refrigerator includes an inner liner 1, a water pipe assembly, a water valve 2, a pipe module 3, and a support block 4. The pipe module 3 is fixed to the rear side of the inner liner 1. A through hole 5 is provided in the pipe module 3. The water pipe assembly is connected to the water valve 2, and the water pipe assembly extends into the inner liner 1 after passing through the through hole 5. The support block 4 is installed on the through hole 5, and the support block 4 presses the water pipe assembly onto the through hole 5.

[0029] The support block 4 has a first inclined surface 6 on its top and a second inclined surface 7 on its top. The first inclined surface 6 and the second inclined surface 7 fit together so that the bottom of the support block 4 presses the water pipe assembly onto the through hole 5. The support block 4 has a wedge-shaped structure.

[0030] Pipe module 3 and support block 4 are made of soft material. Pipe module 3, support block 4 and water pipe assembly (i.e. first inlet pipe 8 and outlet pipe 9) are interference fit.

[0031] The water pipe assembly includes a first inlet pipe 8 and an outlet pipe 9. A notch 10 is provided at the bottom of the through hole 5. The bottom of the support block 4 presses the first inlet pipe 8 and the outlet pipe 9 into the corresponding notch 10. The notch 10 is used to accurately fix the position of the water pipe.

[0032] The pipe module 3 is provided with a trapezoidal mounting protrusion 11, and the inner liner 1 is provided with a trapezoidal mounting hole 12 on the rear side. The pipe module 3 is positioned and installed on the mounting hole 12 by the mounting protrusion 11, thereby fixing the pipe module 3 on the inner liner 1 and preventing the pipe module 3 from being incorrectly installed on the inner liner 1, which would cause the first water inlet pipe 8 and the water outlet pipe 9 to be unable to be properly assembled onto the pipe module 3.

[0033] A back panel 13 is installed on the rear side of the inner liner 1. An opening 14 is provided on the back panel 13. The first water inlet pipe 8 and the water outlet pipe 9 pass through the opening 14, the notch 10 and the mounting hole 12 in sequence and extend into the inner liner 1 to realize the function of transporting external water to the refrigerator.

[0034] A pipe clamp 15 is provided on the back plate 13, and the first water inlet pipe 8 and the water outlet pipe 9 are fixed to the back plate 13 by the pipe clamp 15.

[0035] The pipe clamp 15 is provided with a first fixing hole, and the back plate 13 is provided with a second fixing hole 16. The fastener 20 (screw) passes through the first fixing hole and is fastened to the second fixing hole 16 so that the pipe clamp 15 is fixed on the back plate 13.

[0036] The back panel 13 is provided with a mounting position 19, and the water pipe assembly is installed in the mounting position 19.

[0037] The size of the opening 14 is larger than the size of the through hole 5 to avoid the situation where the opening 14 blocks the through hole 5 in case of assembly errors.

[0038] An electrical compartment 17 is located below the inner liner 1. A water valve 2 is located on the electrical compartment 17. A second water inlet pipe 18 is connected to one side of the water valve 2, and a first water inlet pipe 8 is connected to the other side of the water valve 2. The second water inlet pipe 18 is connected to a water source, thereby controlling the flow of water from the outside to the inside of the refrigerator. The electrical compartment 17 is the compressor compartment.

[0039] Water outlet pipe 9 connects to a water dispenser or ice maker.

[0040] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An assembly structure for a water pipe assembly in a refrigerator, comprising an inner liner (1), a water pipe assembly, and a water valve (2), characterized in that: It also includes a pipe module (3) and a support block (4). The pipe module (3) is fixed on the inner liner (1). A through hole (5) is provided in the pipe module (3). The water pipe assembly is connected to the water valve (2). The water pipe assembly passes through the through hole (5) and extends into the inner liner (1). The support block (4) is installed on the through hole (5). The support block (4) presses the water pipe assembly onto the through hole (5).

2. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support block (4) has a first inclined surface (6) on top and a second inclined surface (7) on top of the through hole (5). The first inclined surface (6) and the second inclined surface (7) fit together so that the bottom of the support block (4) presses the water pipe assembly onto the through hole (5).

3. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pipe module (3) and the support block (4) are made of soft material, and the pipe module (3), the support block (4) and the water pipe assembly are interference fit.

4. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water pipe assembly includes a first inlet pipe (8) and an outlet pipe (9). A notch (10) is provided at the bottom of the through hole (5). The support block (4) presses the first inlet pipe (8) and the outlet pipe (9) into the corresponding notch (10).

5. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pipe module (3) is provided with a trapezoidal mounting protrusion (11), and the inner liner (1) is provided with a trapezoidal mounting hole (12). The pipe module (3) is positioned and installed on the mounting hole (12) by the mounting protrusion (11).

6. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: A back plate (13) is installed on the back side of the inner liner (1). An opening (14) is provided on the back plate (13). The first water inlet pipe (8) and the water outlet pipe (9) pass through the opening (14), the notch (10) and the mounting hole (12) in sequence and then extend into the inner liner (1).

7. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pipe clamp (15) is provided on the back plate (13), and the first water inlet pipe (8) and the water outlet pipe (9) are fixed on the back plate (13) by the pipe clamp (15).

8. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly of the refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pipe clamp (15) is provided with a first fixing hole, and the back plate (13) is provided with a second fixing hole (16). The fastener (20) passes through the first fixing hole and is fastened to the second fixing hole (16) so that the pipe clamp (15) is fixed on the back plate (13).

9. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly for the refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The size of the opening (14) is larger than the size of the through hole (5).

10. The assembly structure of the water pipe assembly of the refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: An electrical compartment (17) is located below the inner liner (1), and a water valve (2) is located on the electrical compartment (17). A second water inlet pipe (18) is connected to one side of the water valve (2), and a first water inlet pipe (8) is connected to the other side of the water valve (2).

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