Baseboard installation and refrigerator

Abstract

This application relates to a baseboard device and a refrigerator. The baseboard device is installed to the bottom of the refrigerator body. The refrigerator body has a recessed portion with a mounting surface. The mounting surface is offset from the rear end face of the refrigerator body along the depth direction y. The refrigerator baseboard device includes an adapter, a baseboard, two sets of first connecting members, and two sets of second connecting members. One set of first connecting members is installed on the mounting surface, and the other set of first connecting members is installed at one end of the adapter along the depth direction y of the refrigerator body. One set of second connecting members is installed on the baseboard, and the other set of second connecting members is installed at the other end of the adapter along the depth direction y of the refrigerator body. Furthermore, each set of first connecting members can be detachably connected to a corresponding set of second connecting members, so that the baseboard can be directly installed on the mounting surface or connected to the mounting surface via the adapter. The baseboard device provided by this application allows for adjustment of the installation depth on the refrigerator body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a skirting board device and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerator baseboards are typically installed at the bottom of cabinets, primarily for heat dissipation and to secure the refrigerator. They usually have ventilation holes for air intake and heat dissipation.

[0003] Most existing refrigerator baseboards are fixedly installed at the bottom of the refrigerator, which is inconvenient to install. Furthermore, their depth cannot be adjusted to suit different user needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a skirting board device and a refrigerator that can adjust the installation depth.

[0005] A kickboard device is provided for installation on the bottom of a refrigerator body. The body has a recessed portion with a mounting surface offset from the rear end face of the body along the depth direction y. The refrigerator kickboard device includes an adapter, a kickboard, two sets of first connectors, and two sets of second connectors. One set of first connectors is installed on the mounting surface, and the other set of first connectors is installed at one end of the adapter along the depth direction y. One set of second connectors is installed on the kickboard, and the other set of second connectors is installed at the other end of the adapter along the depth direction y. Each set of first connectors can be detachably connected to a corresponding set of second connectors, so that the kickboard can be directly installed on the mounting surface or connected to the mounting surface via the adapter.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first and second connectors are configured as magnetic elements capable of attraction. It is understood that this arrangement facilitates the attachment and removal of the baseboard from the mounting surface, or facilitates the attachment and removal of the baseboard from the mounting surface via the adapter.

[0007] In one embodiment, the adapter has a first groove on one end along the depth direction y of the housing and on its mounting surface, and each set of first connectors is installed in the corresponding first groove; the adapter has a second groove on the other end along the depth direction y of the housing and on the kick plate, and each set of second connectors is installed in the corresponding second groove. It is understood that this arrangement facilitates the installation of the first and second connectors.

[0008] In one embodiment, the spacing between the two ends of the adapter along the depth direction y of the enclosure is configured to be adjustable. It is understood that with this configuration, the size of the adapter along the depth direction y of the enclosure is adjustable. When the kick plate is connected to the mounting surface via the adapter, the maximum distance between the kick plate and the mounting surface along the depth direction y of the enclosure is adjustable.

[0009] In one embodiment, the adapter includes multiple splicing panels, any two of which can be spliced ​​together and extended along the depth direction y of the housing.

[0010] In one embodiment, when the distance between the two ends of the adapter along the depth direction y of the refrigerator body is adjusted to the maximum, and the kick plate is connected to the mounting surface through the adapter, the rear end face of the kick plate is flush with the rear end face of the refrigerator body along the depth direction y. It is understood that with this configuration, when the kick plate is flush-mounted into the recessed area through the adapter, the refrigerator's appearance is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0011] In one embodiment, the kick plate has a mounting portion on one side along the depth direction (y) of the housing, and the second connector is mounted on the mounting portion. It is understood that this arrangement provides a mounting position for the second connector.

[0012] In one embodiment, the mounting portion is configured as a bent plate, comprising a first plate and a second plate connected together. One end of the first plate is connected to the kick plate, and the other end extends along the depth direction y of the housing. One end of the second plate is connected to the first plate, and the other end extends along the depth direction z of the housing. A second connector is mounted on the end of the second plate facing the mounting surface. It is understood that this configuration, while providing a mounting position for the second connector, reduces the weight of the kick plate and the mounting portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the bending plate and the skirting plate are configured as an integral structure. It is understood that this arrangement helps to improve the structural strength of the bending plate and the skirting plate.

[0014] A refrigerator includes a cabinet and a baseboard device as described in any of the above embodiments. The cabinet has a recessed portion with a mounting surface. The mounting surface is offset from the rear end face of the cabinet in the depth direction y. The baseboard can be directly mounted on the mounting surface or connected to the mounting surface via an adapter.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the skirting board device and refrigerator provided in this application, by setting two sets of first connectors and two sets of second connectors, allow the skirting board to be directly installed on the mounting surface, that is, embedded in the recessed part. Alternatively, the skirting board can be connected to the mounting surface via an adapter, thereby adjusting the installation position of the skirting board along the depth direction y of the refrigerator body. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the refrigerator provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 2 For when the skirting board device is installed in-wall Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of A;

[0019] Figure 3 When the skirting board device is flush-mounted Figure 1 An enlarged view at point A;

[0020] Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram of the skirting board device provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 5 A partial explosion diagram of the refrigerator provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 6 An exploded view of the adapter in one embodiment provided in this application.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Refrigerator; 100. Baseboard device; 10. Adapter; 11. Splicing plate; 12. Second groove; 20. Baseboard; 22. Mounting part; 221. First plate; 222. Second plate; 200. Box body; 210. Recessed part; 211. Mounting surface; 212. First groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] Please see Figures 2 to 3A kickboard device 100 is used to install onto the bottom of a refrigerator body 200. The body has a recessed portion 210 with a mounting surface 211. The mounting surface 211 is offset from the rear end face of the body 200 in the depth direction y. The refrigerator kickboard device includes an adapter 10, a kickboard 20, two sets of first connectors, and two sets of second connectors. One set of first connectors is installed on the mounting surface 211, and the other set of first connectors is installed at one end of the adapter 10 along the depth direction y of the body 200. One set of second connectors is installed on the kickboard 20, and the other set of second connectors is installed at the other end of the adapter 10 along the depth direction y of the body 200. Furthermore, each set of first connectors can be detachably connected to a corresponding set of second connectors, so that the kickboard 20 can be directly installed on the mounting surface 211 or connected to the mounting surface 211 through the adapter 10.

[0030] It is understandable that by providing two sets of first connectors and two sets of second connectors, the kick plate 20 can be directly installed on the mounting surface 211, that is, embedded in the recess 210. Alternatively, the kick plate 20 can be connected to the mounting surface 211 via the adapter 10, thereby adjusting the installation position of the kick plate 20 along the depth direction y of the housing 200. Specifically, the kick plate 20 is connected to the first connector on the mounting surface 211 via its second connector, thus allowing the kick plate 20 to be directly installed on the mounting surface 211. The kick plate 20 is connected to the first connector on the adapter 10 via its second connector, and the adapter 10 is connected to the first connector on the mounting surface 211 via its second connector.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first and second connectors are configured as magnetic components capable of attraction. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the baseboard 20 from the mounting surface 211, or facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the baseboard 20 from the mounting surface 211 via the adapter 10. Specifically, the first and second connectors can be configured as magnets. Alternatively, one of the first and second connectors can be configured as a magnet, and the other as an iron component.

[0032] In another embodiment, one of the first connector and the second connector may be configured as a buckle, and the other may be configured as a locking hole, with the buckle engaging with the locking hole.

[0033] Furthermore, the adapter 10 has a first groove 212 formed at one end along the depth direction y of the housing 200 and on the mounting surface 211, and each set of first connectors (magnetic components) is installed in the corresponding first groove 212; the adapter 10 has a second groove 12 formed at the other end along the depth direction y of the housing 200 and on the kick plate 20, and each set of second connectors (magnetic components) is installed in the corresponding second groove 12. By providing the first groove 212 and the second groove 12, it is convenient to install the first connectors and the second connectors.

[0034] The adapter 10 has multiple first grooves 212 formed on one end of the housing 200 along the depth direction y and on the mounting surface 211. Each first groove 212 corresponds to a magnetic component, and the multiple first grooves 212 are arranged along the length direction x of the housing 200. The adapter 10 has multiple second grooves 12 formed on the other end of the housing 200 along the depth direction y and on the kick plate 20. Each second groove 12 corresponds to a magnetic component.

[0035] Specifically, the first connector is interference-fitted with the first groove 212 and bonded to the inner wall of the first groove 212. The second connector is interference-fitted with the second groove 12 and bonded to the inner wall of the second groove 12.

[0036] In one embodiment, the spacing between the two ends of the adapter 10 along the depth direction y of the housing 200 is configured to be adjustable; in other words, the size of the adapter 10 along the depth direction y of the housing 200 is adjustable. Thus, when the kick plate 20 is connected to the mounting surface 211 via the adapter 10, the maximum distance between the kick plate 20 and the mounting surface 211 along the depth direction y of the housing 200 is adjustable.

[0037] Alternatively, in one embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, the adapter 10 includes multiple splicing plates 11, and any two splicing plates 11 can be spliced ​​and extended along the depth direction y of the housing 200. Thus, the size of the adapter 10 along the depth direction y of the housing 200 can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the number of splicing plates 11. Optionally, any two splicing plates 11 can be spliced ​​along the depth direction of the housing 200 by magnetic attachment.

[0038] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the adapter 10 may be configured to include two plates and a telescopic rod disposed between the two plates. By extending or shortening the telescopic rod along the depth direction y of the housing 200, the distance between the two plates can be adjusted along the depth direction y of the housing 200, thereby adjusting the size of the adapter 10 along the depth direction y of the housing 200.

[0039] In one embodiment, when the distance between the two ends of the adapter 10 along the depth direction y of the cabinet 200 is adjusted to the maximum, and the kick plate 20 is connected to the mounting surface 211 via the adapter 10, the rear end face of the kick plate 20 is flush with the rear end face of the cabinet 200 along the depth direction y of the cabinet 200. That is, when the kick plate 20 is installed in the recess 210 in a flush-fitting manner via the adapter 10, the appearance of the refrigerator 1 is made more aesthetically pleasing.

[0040] In one embodiment, the kick plate 20 has a mounting portion 22 on one side along the depth direction y of the housing 200, and the second connector is mounted on the mounting portion 22. The mounting portion 22 provides an installation position for the second connector.

[0041] Specifically, in one embodiment, the mounting portion 22 is configured as a bent plate, which includes a first plate 221 and a second plate 222 connected to each other. One end of the first plate 221 is connected to the kick plate 20, and the other end extends along the depth direction y of the housing 200. One end of the second plate 222 is connected to the first plate 221, and the other end extends along the depth direction z of the housing 200. A second connector is mounted on the end of the second plate 222 facing the mounting surface 211. In this way, while providing a mounting position for the second connector, the weight of the kick plate 20 and the mounting portion 22 can be reduced.

[0042] Optionally, in one embodiment, the bent plate and the kick plate 20 are configured as an integral structure. This helps to improve the structural strength of the bent plate and the kick plate 20.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, this application also provides a refrigerator 1, which includes a cabinet 200 and a baseboard device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The cabinet has a recessed portion 210 with a mounting surface 211. The mounting surface 211 is offset from the rear end face of the cabinet 200 in the depth direction y. The baseboard 20 can be directly installed on the mounting surface 211 or connected to the mounting surface 211 through an adapter 10.

[0044] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0045] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A skirting device for installation to the bottom of a cabinet (200) of a refrigerator, characterized in that, The cabinet has a recessed portion (210) with a mounting surface (211). The mounting surface (211) is offset from the rear end face of the cabinet (200) in the depth direction y. The refrigerator kick device includes a connector (10), a kick plate (20), two sets of first connectors and two sets of second connectors. One set of first connectors is installed on the mounting surface (211), and the other set of first connectors is installed at one end of the connector (10) along the depth direction y of the cabinet (200). One set of second connectors is installed on the kick plate (20), and the other set of second connectors is installed at the other end of the connector (10) along the depth direction y of the cabinet (200). Furthermore, each set of the first connectors can be detachably connected to a corresponding set of the second connectors so that the kick plate (20) can be directly installed on the mounting surface (211) or connected to the mounting surface (211) via the adapter (10).

2. A skirting device according to claim 1, wherein, The first connector and the second connector are configured as magnetic components capable of attracting each other.

3. A skirting device according to claim 2, wherein, The adapter (10) has a first groove (212) at one end along the depth direction y of the housing (200) and the mounting surface (211), and each set of the first connectors is installed in the corresponding first groove (212); The adapter (10) and the kick plate (20) are respectively provided with second grooves (12) at the other end of the box body (200) along the depth direction y. Each set of second connectors is installed in the corresponding second groove (12).

4. The baseboard trim of claim 1, wherein, The spacing between the two ends of the adapter (10) along the depth direction y of the housing (200) is configured to be adjustable.

5. A skirting device according to claim 4, wherein, The adapter (10) includes multiple splicing plates (11), and any two splicing plates (11) can be spliced ​​and extended along the depth direction y of the box (200).

6. The baseboard trim of claim 4, wherein, When the distance between the two ends of the adapter (10) along the depth direction y of the housing (200) is adjusted to the maximum, and the kick plate (20) is connected to the mounting surface (211) through the adapter (10), the rear end face of the kick plate (20) is flush with the rear end face of the housing (200) along the depth direction y of the housing (200).

7. The baseboard trim of claim 1, wherein, The kick plate (20) has a mounting part (22) on one side along the depth direction y of the box (200), and the second connector is mounted on the mounting part (22).

8. A skirting device according to claim 7, wherein, The mounting part (22) is configured as a bent plate, which includes a first plate (221) and a second plate (222) connected to each other. One end of the first plate (221) is connected to the kick plate (20), and the other end extends along the depth direction y of the box (200). One end of the second plate (222) is connected to the first plate (221), and the other end extends along the depth direction z of the box (200). The second connector is installed on one end of the second plate (222) facing the mounting surface (211).

9. A skirting device according to claim 8, wherein, The bending plate and the kick plate (20) are configured as an integral structure.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The refrigerator includes a cabinet (200) and a baseboard device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9. The cabinet has a recess (210) and a mounting surface (211). The mounting surface (211) is offset from the rear end face of the cabinet (200) in the depth direction y. The kick plate (20) can be directly installed on the mounting surface (211) or connected to the mounting surface (211) through the adapter (10).

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