Refrigerator drawers and refrigerator

Abstract

This disclosure provides a refrigerator drawer and a refrigerator. The refrigerator drawer includes: a refrigerator drawer compartment including two side panels spaced apart along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer, each side panel including a plug-in portion located at the front end of the side panel, forming an opening between the two plug-in portions; two plug-in members, each corresponding to one of the two plug-in portions, configured to plug into the corresponding plug-in portions; and a cover, the cover forming two receiving spaces at both ends along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer, each receiving space corresponding to one of the plug-in members, the receiving spaces and the corresponding plug-in members having a shape fit, the cover being configured to be fixed to the opening by the plug-in members located within the receiving spaces. The refrigerator includes a refrigerator drawer. This refrigerator drawer facilitates enhanced connection tightness between the cover and the refrigerator drawer compartment through the plug-in portions and corresponding plug-in members, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the refrigerator drawer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a refrigerator drawer and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the refrigerator drawer cover typically includes an upper mounting strip, a lower mounting strip, a left insert, a right insert, and a central panel. During installation, these components are interlocked and secured with screws to form the cover. This installation method allows for the parts to be installed in any order; either the upper and lower mounting strips can be installed first, followed by the left and right inserts, or vice versa. However, this method of assembling a cover frame from multiple parts can easily lead to instability in the cover itself and the connection between the cover and the refrigerator drawer, thus reducing the structural strength of the refrigerator drawer. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a refrigerator drawer and a refrigerator, which aims to improve the overall structural strength of the refrigerator drawer.

[0004] The first aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator drawer, comprising:

[0005] A refrigerator drawer includes two side panels spaced apart along the left and right sides of the refrigerator drawer. Each side panel includes a plug-in portion located at the front end of the side panel, and an opening is formed between the two plug-in portions.

[0006] Two connectors are provided, corresponding one-to-one with the two said connector portions, and the connectors are configured to plug into the corresponding said connector portions; and

[0007] The face mask forms two receiving spaces at both ends along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer. The receiving spaces are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the plug-in. The shape of the receiving space and the corresponding plug-in are matched. The face mask is configured to be fixed to the opening by the plug-in located in the receiving space.

[0008] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer,

[0009] The insertion part includes a first slide groove, which is configured to extend along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer and has an open upper and lower end;

[0010] The connector includes a slide bar configured to slide in conjunction with the first groove.

[0011] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the plug-in portion includes:

[0012] Multiple stiffening ribs are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer; and

[0013] The first upright plate and the plurality of stiffening plates are arranged opposite to and spaced apart along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer;

[0014] The first groove is located between the plurality of stiffening plates and the first upright plate.

[0015] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the front sidewall of the rib plate includes an inclined surface, which is disposed opposite to the first upright plate in the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer, and the distance between the inclined surface and the first upright plate gradually increases in the direction gradually away from the opening.

[0016] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer,

[0017] The mask includes a slot located on the rear side of the mask;

[0018] The refrigerator drawer also includes a boss configured to be removably inserted into the slot so that the refrigerator drawer and the cover can be inserted into each other.

[0019] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer,

[0020] The connector also includes a second slide groove that extends along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer and has open ends at the top and bottom.

[0021] The insertion portion is configured to slide in conjunction with the second groove.

[0022] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer,

[0023] The connector includes a second upright plate, a third upright plate, and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is located in front of the connector and extends along the left and right direction of the refrigerator drawer. The second upright plate and the third upright plate are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the connecting plate and are arranged opposite to each other. The second upright plate, the third upright plate, and the connecting plate together form the second slide groove, and the opening of the second slide groove faces the rear side of the refrigerator drawer.

[0024] The sliding engagement between the insertion part and the second sliding groove includes:

[0025] The surface of the connector away from the opening in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer slides with the surface of the second upright plate near the third upright plate; and / or

[0026] The surface of the plug-in part near the opening along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer slides into contact with the surface of the third upright plate near the second upright plate.

[0027] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the insertion portion includes a fourth upright plate that extends along the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer, and the surface of the fourth upright plate near the opening slides into contact with the surface of the third upright plate near the second upright plate.

[0028] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the cover includes a viewing portion, which is configured as a transparent panel or a translucent panel.

[0029] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the cover further includes a frame at both ends of the frame along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer to form the receiving space, wherein the frame is configured to detachably support the visible portion.

[0030] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer,

[0031] The frame is provided with a third sliding groove at the top and / or bottom, the third sliding groove extending in the left and right direction and having at least one open end;

[0032] The visible part slides into the third groove to insert the visible part into the frame from the open end of the third groove.

[0033] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the cover includes a handle portion located at the top of the cover.

[0034] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the armrest includes:

[0035] Front armrest wall;

[0036] The rear armrest wall is configured to be disposed opposite to the front armrest wall along the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer; and

[0037] The bottom wall of the handrail is connected between the bottom of the front handrail wall and the bottom of the rear handrail wall;

[0038] A groove extending in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer is formed between the front armrest wall, the rear armrest wall, and the bottom armrest wall.

[0039] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer,

[0040] The front armrest wall slopes upwards from bottom to top in a direction away from the rear armrest wall; and / or

[0041] The front handrail wall includes a wavy wall surface.

[0042] In some embodiments of the refrigerator drawer, the front armrest wall, the rear armrest wall, and the bottom armrest wall form the sidewall of the accommodating space.

[0043] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0044] The support frame includes at least one pull-out space; and

[0045] The refrigerator drawer described in the first aspect of this disclosure is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with at least one of the pull-out spaces, and the refrigerator drawer is located within the pull-out space.

[0046] Based on the refrigerator drawer provided in this disclosure, two connectors are provided that respectively insert into the insertion portions located at the front ends of the two side panels of the refrigerator drawer. The drawer cover is then fixed to the opening formed between the two insertion portions via the connectors located within the cover's accommodating space. Firstly, this refrigerator drawer enhances the tightness of the connection between the cover and the drawer drawer through the insertion portions and corresponding connectors, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the refrigerator drawer. Secondly, by placing the connectors and cover within the cover's accommodating space, this refrigerator drawer reduces the seam on the front of the cover, preventing seam widening or edge sharpening due to loosening or wear, thus preventing users from being scratched by the refrigerator drawer. Thirdly, this refrigerator drawer reduces the number of parts in the cover and drawer, simplifying production and assembly processes and reducing costs.

[0047] The refrigerator disclosed herein includes the refrigerator drawer of the present disclosure, thereby having the advantages of the refrigerator drawer of the present disclosure.

[0048] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and are used to explain this disclosure, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0050] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator drawer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the assembled refrigerator drawer;

[0051] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The left-side cross-sectional view of the refrigerator drawer shown;

[0052] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structure of a refrigerator drawer, illustrating the drawer compartment and the connectors that connect to the left and right sides of the drawer compartment.

[0053] Figure 4 for Figure 1The diagram shows a top view of a portion of the refrigerator drawer structure, illustrating the refrigerator drawer compartment and the connector that plugs into the right side of the refrigerator drawer compartment.

[0054] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a partial structural representation of a refrigerator drawer, illustrating the insertion part and connector located on the right side of the drawer.

[0055] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Left view of a portion of the refrigerator drawer structure shown;

[0056] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator drawer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the unplugged cover and connector;

[0057] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator drawer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the unplugged cover and connector;

[0058] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The diagram shows an enlarged view of a portion of the refrigerator drawer structure, including part of the armrest.

[0059] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator drawer cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the frame and the visible part;

[0060] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The enlarged view of a portion of the mask's structure shows part of the armrests.

[0061] Figures 1 to 11 In the figures, the labels represent:

[0062] 2. Connector, 2a. Second slide groove, 2b. Second fixing hole, 201. Second upright plate, 202. Third upright plate, 203. Connecting plate, 21. Slide bar, 4. Cover, 4A. Accommodation space, 4a. Slot, 41. Frame, 41a. Third slide groove, 4b. First fixing hole, 42. Visible part, 43. Handrail part, 431. Front handrail wall, 432. Rear handrail wall, 433. Handrail bottom wall, 434. Reinforcing rib, 5. Refrigerator drawer, 51. Connector, 51a. First slide groove, 511. Rib plate, 511A. Inclined surface, 512. First upright plate, 513. Fourth upright plate, 50. Side plate body, 510. Connector body, 52. Boss, 54. Front upright plate, 8. Fixing device. Detailed Implementation

[0063] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this disclosure or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0064] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this disclosure. 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.

[0065] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define 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 disclosure.

[0066] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 on the scope of protection of this disclosure; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0067] In the following description, "before" refers to Figures 1 to 7 as well as Figure 11 The "front" is marked in the text; "back" refers to the side opposite to "front," and "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions formed when facing forward.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator drawer. The refrigerator drawer includes a drawer compartment 5, two connectors 2, and a cover 4. The drawer compartment 5 includes two side panels spaced apart along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer. Each side panel includes a connector 51 located at its front end. An opening is formed between the two connectors 51. The two connectors 2 are provided corresponding to the two connectors 51. The connectors 2 are configured to insert into their corresponding connectors 51. The cover 4 forms two receiving spaces 4A at both ends along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer. The receiving spaces 4A are provided corresponding to the connectors 2. The receiving spaces 4A are shaped to fit the corresponding connectors 2. The cover 4 is configured to be fixed to the opening by the connectors 2 located within the receiving spaces 4A.

[0069] Based on the refrigerator drawer provided in this disclosure, by providing two connectors 2 that are respectively inserted into the connectors 51 located at the front ends of the two side panels of the refrigerator drawer 5, the cover 4 of the refrigerator drawer is fixed to the opening formed between the two connectors 51 through the connectors 2 located in the receiving space 4A of the cover 4. This refrigerator drawer is beneficial to enhancing the tightness of the connection between the cover 4 and the refrigerator drawer 5 through the connectors 51 and the corresponding connectors 2, which is beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the refrigerator drawer.

[0070] In related technologies, the refrigerator drawer cover is attached between two left and right connectors and two upper and lower mounting strips. This assembly method results in numerous seams on the front side of the refrigerator drawer cover. Over time, the parts may loosen, wear, deform, or shift, causing the seams to widen or the edges to become sharp, potentially scratching the user. The refrigerator drawer disclosed in this invention places the connector 2 and the cover 4 within the receiving space 4A of the cover 4. This reduces the number of seams on the front side of the cover 4, preventing the seams from widening or the edges from becoming sharp due to loosening or wear, thus helping to prevent the user from being scratched by the refrigerator drawer.

[0071] Furthermore, in related technologies, the face shield is assembled from at least five parts, resulting in low assembly efficiency and high manufacturing costs. The refrigerator drawer disclosed herein reduces the number of parts in both the face shield 4 and the refrigerator drawer, simplifies production and assembly processes, and reduces costs.

[0072] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the side panel includes a side panel body 50 and a connector 51. The side panel body 50 can be configured as a straight plate and extends along the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer. The connector 51 is connected to the front side of the side panel body 50. The connector 51 includes a connector body 510, which extends along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer. For example, the connector 51 can be connected to the front side of the side panel body 50 via the side of the connector body 510 near the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer. Alternatively, the connector body 510 and the side panel body 50 can be connected via a rounded corner transition.

[0073] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the refrigerator drawer also includes a connecting device 8, which is configured to securely connect the connector 2 and the cover 4.

[0074] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the insertion portion 51 includes a first slide groove 51a. The first slide groove 51a is configured to extend along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer and has open upper and lower ends. The insertion member 2 includes a slide bar 21, which is configured to slide in engagement with the first slide groove 51a. For example, along the horizontal direction of the refrigerator drawer, the size of the slide bar 21 may be equal to or larger than the size of the first slide groove 21a. Furthermore, the slide bar 21 may extend entirely into the slide groove 21a or partially into it.

[0075] When assembling a refrigerator drawer, the sliding engagement between the slide bar 21 and the first slide groove 51a facilitates guiding the connection process, making it easier for assemblers to align and install the connector 2 and the connector 51, thus improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the sliding friction between the slide bar 21 and the first slide groove 51a enhances the contact area and tightness between the connector 2 and the connector 51, suppressing lateral shift and swaying of the connector 2 and reducing the risk of loosening or deformation due to vibration or long-term use. This further improves the structural stability and reliability of the refrigerator drawer.

[0076] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the insertion part 51 includes multiple stiffening plates 511 and a first upright plate 512. The multiple stiffening plates 511 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer. The first upright plate 512 is arranged opposite to and at intervals with the multiple stiffening plates 511 along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer. The first slide groove 51a is located between the multiple stiffening plates 511 and the first upright plate 512.

[0077] The multiple stiffeners 511 not only serve to form the first groove 51a, but also help to strengthen the horizontal bending resistance of the insertion part 51. The first vertical plate 512 helps to ensure the continuous sidewall of the first groove 51a, increases the sliding contact area, and thus helps to stably guide the slider 21.

[0078] In some embodiments (not shown), the insertion part 51 may also include two plates or bosses arranged opposite each other in the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer, or one plate and one boss arranged opposite each other in the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer, thereby forming a first groove 51a between the two plates, or two bosses, or one plate and one boss.

[0079] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the stiffener 511 may be arranged horizontally. In other embodiments (not shown), the stiffener 511 may also be arranged at an angle to the horizontal direction to reduce the lateral dimensions of the refrigerator drawer.

[0080] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the front sidewall of the stiffener 511 includes an inclined surface 511A. The inclined surface 511A and the first upright plate 512 are disposed opposite each other in the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer. The distance between the inclined surface 511A and the first upright plate 512 gradually increases in the direction gradually away from the opening.

[0081] The inclined surface 511A helps to make the first slide groove 51a form a gradually widening slide groove opening on the side away from the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 along the left and right direction of the refrigerator drawer. This makes it easier for the slide bar 21 to be inserted into the first slide groove 51a from the wider slide groove opening, thereby improving the installation efficiency.

[0082] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the size of the inclined surface 511A is smaller than the maximum size of the rib 511 along both the left-right and front-back directions of the refrigerator drawer. This arrangement allows the rib 511 to have a first surface located on the front side and slidingly engaging with the slide bar 21, and a second surface formed on the side of the rib 511 away from the drawer opening along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer, which fits against the connector 2, thereby enhancing structural stability and the tightness of the connection. In other embodiments (not shown), the size of the inclined surface 511A along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer may be equal to the maximum size of the rib 511.

[0083] like Figures 2 to 4 , Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the cover 4 includes a slot 4a located on the rear side of the cover 4. The refrigerator drawer 5 also includes a boss 52. The boss 52 is configured to removably engage with the slot 4a so that the refrigerator drawer 5 and the cover 4 can be inserted into each other. Figure 3 As shown, for example, a refrigerator drawer 5 may include a front upright plate 54 extending in a vertical direction, with a boss 52 connected to the front side of the front upright plate 54. The boss 52 is configured to extend in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer and mate with the shape of the slot 4a.

[0084] The detachable insertion structure between the slot 4a on the rear side of the cover 4 and the boss 52 of the refrigerator drawer 5, which adds an insertion position to the cover 4 which is fixed by the insertion part 2, effectively restricts the front-to-back displacement and rotational loosening of the cover 4, thereby improving assembly stability. The embedded connection between the refrigerator drawer 5 and the cover 4 through the boss 52 and the insertion slot 4a improves assembly convenience and facilitates quick assembly and disassembly, thus aiding in the maintenance and replacement of the cover 4.

[0085] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the boss 52 includes a plurality of grooves spaced apart along the left and right direction of the refrigerator drawer, and the slot 4a may include a surface that matches the shape of the upper surface of the boss 52.

[0086] In some embodiments (not shown), the refrigerator drawer 5 may include a plurality of protrusions 52, which are spaced apart along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer. The cover 4 may also include a plurality of insertion slots 4a, which are provided one-to-one with the plurality of protrusions 52, and the insertion slots 4a are shaped to fit the corresponding protrusions 52.

[0087] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the connector 2 further includes a second slide groove 2a that extends along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer and has open upper and lower ends. The connector portion 51 is configured to slide in engagement with the second slide groove 2a.

[0088] The second slide groove 2a facilitates the sliding insertion of the connector 2 and the connector portion 51, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the connector 2 and thus improving assembly and disassembly efficiency. Furthermore, the open top and bottom of the second slide groove 2a allows the connector 2 to be inserted into the connector portion 51 from both the top and bottom. It also allows the connector 2 to have a greater range of movement along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer than the height of the connector portion 51, thus providing space for the cover 4 to be inserted and preventing interference from the connector 2 during the insertion process.

[0089] like Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the connector 2 includes a second upright plate 201, a third upright plate 202, and a connecting plate 203. The connecting plate 203 is located in front of the connector 51 and extends along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer. The second upright plate 201 and the third upright plate 202 are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the connecting plate 203 and are arranged opposite to each other. The second upright plate 201, the third upright plate 202, and the connecting plate 203 enclose a second sliding groove 2a, and the opening of the second sliding groove 2a faces the rear side of the refrigerator drawer. The sliding engagement between the connector 51 and the second sliding groove 2a includes: the surface of the connector 51 away from the opening along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer slidingly engaging with the surface of the second upright plate 201 near the third upright plate 202; and / or the surface of the connector 51 near the opening along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer slidingly engaging with the surface of the third upright plate 202 near the second upright plate 201.

[0090] like Figure 5 As shown, for example, the third upright plate 202 and the connecting plate 203 can be configured as a single piece. As another example, along the front-to-back direction of the refrigerator drawer, the second upright plate 201 is larger than the third upright plate 202 and / or the front end of the second upright plate 201 is located in front of the connecting plate 203. In other embodiments (not shown), the second upright plate 201 and the connecting plate 203 can be configured as a single piece, or the second upright plate 201, the third upright plate 202, and the connecting plate 203 can be configured as a single piece.

[0091] The second vertical plate 201, the third vertical plate 202, and the connecting plate 203 together form a rearward-facing second sliding groove 2a, which facilitates a bidirectional limiting sliding fit along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer. The second vertical plate 201 and the third vertical plate 202 facilitate the tight contact of their opposing surfaces with the side walls of the insertion part 51, which helps to effectively suppress the lateral displacement and left and right swing of the insertion part 51 through double-sided contact.

[0092] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the insertion portion 51 includes a fourth upright plate 513 that extends along the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer. The surface of the fourth upright plate 513 near the opening slides into contact with the surface of the third upright plate 202 near the second upright plate 201.

[0093] The sliding fit between the fourth upright plate 513 and the third upright plate 202 increases the sliding fit area and improves the stability of the sliding fit process. After insertion, the fourth upright plate 513 and the third upright plate 202 can support each other along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer, thereby increasing structural stability and reliability.

[0094] like Figure 1 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the face mask 4 includes a viewing portion 42. The viewing portion 42 is configured as a transparent plate or a translucent plate. For example, the viewing portion 42 may be configured as a glass plate or an acrylic plate.

[0095] The visible part 42 on the cover 4 allows users to observe the inside of the refrigerator drawer and quickly confirm the location of stored items without having to pull it out frequently. This helps reduce the number of times the refrigerator drawer is pulled out, thereby reducing mechanical wear and extending the life of the refrigerator drawer.

[0096] like Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the face shield 4 further includes a frame 41. The two ends of the frame 41 along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer form receiving spaces 4A, wherein the frame 41 is configured to detachably support the viewing portion 42. For example, as Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the area of ​​the visible portion 42 can be larger than the area of ​​the inner border of the frame 41. Furthermore, in some other embodiments (not shown), the area of ​​the visible portion 42 can be smaller than or equal to the area of ​​the inner border of the frame 41.

[0097] On the one hand, the frame 41 helps protect the outer edge of the visible part 42 and reduces the risk of damage to the visible part 42. On the other hand, the frame 41 helps reduce or eliminate the load transmitted between the connector 2 and the visible part 42, reduces the direct impact of the connector 2 vibration on the edge of the visible part 42, and improves the service life of the mask 4.

[0098] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the top and / or bottom of the frame 41 are provided with a third groove 41a, which extends in a left-right direction and is open at least one end. The viewing portion 42 slides into the third groove 41a to insert the viewing portion 42 into the frame 41 from the open end of the third groove 41a. Figure 9 As shown, for example, the third slide 41a is located at the top and bottom of the frame 41, with the opening of the upper third slide 41a facing downward and the opening of the lower third slide 41a facing upward. Both third slides 41a are configured to be open at both ends.

[0099] By providing a third groove 41a extending laterally and / or open at least one end at the top and / or bottom of the frame 41, it is advantageous to allow the viewing part 42 to slide into the frame 41 in the horizontal direction. The open end of the third groove 41a helps to provide an initial guiding reference for the insertion of the viewing part 42 into the frame 41, which helps to reduce manual alignment errors during the insertion process and improves installation efficiency.

[0100] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 7 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the face mask 4 includes a handrail 43. The handrail 43 is located at the top of the face mask 4.

[0101] This design allows users to visually see the position of the armrest 43, making it easier to accurately position their hands on the armrest 43 to apply force, thus improving the convenience of the user's pull-out operation.

[0102] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 7 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the armrest portion 43 includes a front armrest wall 431, a rear armrest wall 432, and a bottom armrest wall 433. The rear armrest wall 432 is configured to be disposed opposite to the front armrest wall 431 in the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer. The bottom armrest wall 433 is connected between the bottom of the front armrest wall 431 and the bottom of the rear armrest wall 432, wherein a groove extending in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer is formed between the front armrest wall 431, the rear armrest wall 432, and the bottom armrest wall 433.

[0103] For example, the front armrest wall 431, rear armrest wall 432, and bottom armrest wall 433 are integrally formed, which helps reduce stress concentration points and delays material fatigue fracture when the refrigerator drawer is frequently pulled out. Furthermore, the front surface of the front armrest wall 431 and the front surface of the frame 41 can be located in the same plane. This design helps reduce the space occupied by the armrest 43 along the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer. Compared to a front armrest wall 431 protruding forward, this design also helps prevent users from being bumped or injured by the armrest 43, thus improving the safety of using the refrigerator drawer.

[0104] The recessed armrest portion 43, formed by the front armrest wall 431, rear armrest wall 432, and bottom armrest wall 433, facilitates the user's grip and application of force to pull out the refrigerator drawer. The recesses extend along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer, allowing the user to pull out the drawer from multiple angles. The rigid connection between the front armrest wall 431, rear armrest wall 432, and bottom armrest wall 433 helps to distribute the bending moment load on the top of the cover 4 during the opening and closing of the refrigerator drawer, preventing localized deformation that could degrade the fit between the cover 4 and the refrigerator drawer 5, thus extending the lifespan of the refrigerator drawer.

[0105] In some embodiments (not shown), the armrest 43 may include, for example, a handle or other device that can be gripped by a user to pull out a refrigerator drawer, located on the front side of the upper frame of the frame 41.

[0106] like Figure 9 As shown, the front handrail wall 431 slopes from bottom to top toward a direction away from the rear handrail wall 432; and / or the front handrail wall 431 includes a wavy wall surface.

[0107] like Figure 9 As shown, for example, the wavy wall is configured such that the edge of the front armrest wall 431 along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer forms a wavy line inclined at an angle to the vertical direction. As another example, the top and bottom ends of the wavy wall are flush with the top and bottom ends of the front armrest wall 431, respectively. In some embodiments (not shown), the wavy wall can be configured such that its top or bottom end is spaced apart from the corresponding end of the front armrest wall 431, or it can be configured such that both its top and bottom ends are spaced apart from the corresponding end of the front armrest wall 431.

[0108] Setting the front armrest wall 431 as an inclined surface helps guide the user's grip and force application direction. The wavy wall surface helps increase the coefficient of friction of the front armrest wall 431, which helps improve anti-slip performance and prevents fingers from slipping. The wavy wall surface, with its curved and uneven shape, helps to form multi-point pressure support, which helps to improve the user's operating comfort.

[0109] like Figure 10 As shown, the height of the top edge of the front armrest wall 431 is lower than the height of the top edge of the rear armrest wall 432.

[0110] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the front armrest wall 431, the rear armrest wall 432, and the bottom armrest wall 433 form the sidewalls of the accommodating space 4A.

[0111] This design facilitates multi-directional restraint of the connector 2 using the armrest 43, eliminating the need for additional structures and reducing the space occupied by the refrigerator drawer. Furthermore, the rigid contact between the front armrest wall 431, rear armrest wall 432, and bottom armrest wall 433 and the connector 2 directly transmits the pulling load, improving structural tightness and stability. Additionally, this design allows part of the connector 2 to be housed within the armrest 43, meaning the seam between the connector 2 and the faceplate 4 is located inside the faceplate 4, preventing users from being cut by the seam after prolonged use.

[0112] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator, which includes a support frame and at least one refrigerator drawer as provided in this disclosure. The support frame includes at least one pull-out space. At least one refrigerator drawer is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with at least one pull-out space, and the refrigerator drawer is located within the pull-out space.

[0113] The refrigerator of this disclosure embodiment has the advantages of the refrigerator drawer of this disclosure embodiment.

[0114] The following combination Figures 1 to 11 The refrigerator drawer of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

[0115] like Figure 1As shown, the refrigerator drawer includes a drawer compartment 5, two connectors 2, a cover 4, and a connecting device 8. The drawer compartment 5 includes two side panels spaced apart along the left-right direction of the drawer. Each side panel includes a connector 51 located at its front end. An opening is formed between the two connectors 51. Two connectors 2 are arranged corresponding to the two connectors 51. The connectors 2 are configured to engage with their respective connectors 51. The cover 4 forms two accommodating spaces 4A at both ends along the left-right direction of the drawer. Each accommodating space 4A corresponds to one of the connectors 2. The accommodating spaces 4A are shaped to fit the corresponding connectors 2. The cover 4 and the connectors 2 are fixedly connected by the fixing device 8. The cover 4 is fixed to the opening by the fixing device 8 and the connectors 2 located within the accommodating spaces 4A.

[0116] This refrigerator drawer features two connectors 2 that interlock with the connectors 51 located at the front ends of the two side panels of the drawer 5. The drawer cover 4 is then fixed to the opening formed between the two connectors 51 via a fixing device 8, which connects to the connectors 2 within the receiving space 4A of the cover 4. This design enhances the tightness of the connection between the cover 4 and the drawer 5 through the connectors 51 and corresponding connectors 2, improving the drawer's stability and reliability. Furthermore, by placing the connectors 2 within the receiving space 4A of the cover 4, the design eliminates the seam on the front of the cover 4, preventing seam widening or sharpening of edges due to loosening or wear, thus protecting the user from scratches. Additionally, this design reduces the number of parts in the cover 4 and the drawer itself, simplifying production and assembly processes and lowering costs.

[0117] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the refrigerator drawer 5 includes a bottom plate, a back plate, a front upright plate 54, two side plates, and a boss 52. The front upright plate 54 and the back plate extend vertically, and their bottom ends are respectively connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom plate. The boss 52 is connected to the front side of the front upright plate 54. The boss 52 is configured to extend along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer and is located below the insertion part 51. The upper surface of the boss 52 includes a plurality of grooves spaced apart along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer.

[0118] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the side panel includes a side panel body 50 and a connector 51. The side panel body 50 is a straight panel extending along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer. The connector 51 is connected to the front side of the side panel body 50.

[0119] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the insertion part 51 includes an insertion part body 510, a plurality of stiffening plates 511, a first upright plate 512, and a fourth upright plate 513. The insertion part body 510 extends along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer and is connected to the front side of the side panel body 50 via the side of the insertion part body 510 near the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer. The insertion part body 510 and the side panel body 50 are connected by a rounded corner transition. The stiffening plates 511 are arranged horizontally, and the rear side of the stiffening plates 511 is connected to the insertion part body 510. The fourth upright plate 513 extends along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer, and the rear end of the fourth upright plate 513 is connected to the right side of the insertion part body 510. The side of the stiffening plates 511 near the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 along the left-right direction is connected to the fourth upright plate 513. The first upright plate 512 extends along the left-right direction, and the right end of the first upright plate 512 is connected to the fourth upright plate 513. The first upright plate 512, the fourth upright plate 513, and the main body of the insertion part 510 are integrally formed.

[0120] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, multiple stiffening ribs 511 are arranged at equal intervals along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer. This arrangement helps to evenly distribute stress and avoid local overload. The first upright plate 512 is arranged opposite to and at intervals with the multiple stiffening ribs 511 along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer. The front sidewall of the stiffening rib 511 includes an inclined surface 511A and a first surface extending in the left-right direction. The inclined surface 511A is connected to the side of the first surface away from the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 in the left-right direction. The inclined surface 511A and the first surface are arranged opposite to the first upright plate 512 along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer. The distance between the inclined surface 511A and the first upright plate 512 gradually increases in the direction away from the opening. The first groove 51a is located between the front sidewall of the multiple stiffening ribs 511 and the first upright plate 512. The inclined surface 511A causes the first groove 51a to form a gradually widening groove opening on the side of the first groove 51a away from the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer.

[0121] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the connector 2 includes a second upright plate 201, a third upright plate 202, a connecting plate 203, and a slide bar 21. The connecting plate 203 is located on the front side of the connector 51 and extends along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer. The second upright plate 201 and the third upright plate 202 are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the connecting plate 203 and are arranged opposite to each other. The second upright plate 201 and the third upright plate 202 extend along the front-back direction of the drawer. The third upright plate 202 and the connecting plate 203 are integrally formed. Along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer, the size of the second upright plate 201 is larger than the size of the third upright plate 202, and the front end of the second upright plate 201 is located on the front side of the connecting plate 203.

[0122] like Figure 5As shown, the second upright plate 201, the third upright plate 202, and the connecting plate 203 together form the second sliding groove 2a, and the opening of the second sliding groove 2a faces the rear side of the refrigerator drawer. The insertion part 51 is slidably engaged with the second sliding groove 2a, and the surfaces of the first upright plate 512 and the rib plate 511 that are away from the fourth upright plate 513 in the left-right direction are slidably engaged with the surface of the second upright plate 201 that forms the second sliding groove 2a, and the surface of the fourth upright plate 513 that is close to the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 in the left-right direction is slidably engaged with the surface of the third upright plate 202 that forms the second sliding groove 2a.

[0123] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the slide bar 21 extends along the left-right direction of the drawer, and the side of the slide bar 21 away from the opening of the refrigerator drawer 5 in the left-right direction is connected to the second upright plate 201. The slide bar 21 is configured to slide in engagement with the first slide groove 51a.

[0124] like Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, the mask 4 includes a frame 41, a viewing section 42, and an armrest section 43. The armrest section 43 is located on top of the frame 41 and is integrally formed with the frame 41. The frame 41 includes a front sidewall and a rear sidewall.

[0125] like Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, a slot 4a protruding towards the front sidewall of the frame is formed at the bottom of the rear sidewall. The boss 52 of the refrigerator drawer 5 is shaped to fit into the slot 4a and is configured to be removably inserted into the slot 4a so that the refrigerator drawer 5 and the cover 4 can be inserted.

[0126] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 7 to 11 As shown, the armrest portion 43 includes a front armrest wall 431, a rear armrest wall 432, and a bottom armrest wall 433. The rear armrest wall 432 is configured to be disposed opposite to the front armrest wall 431 in the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer. The bottom armrest wall 433 is connected between the bottom of the front armrest wall 431 and the bottom of the rear armrest wall 432. A groove extending in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer is formed between the front armrest wall 431, the rear armrest wall 432, and the bottom armrest wall 433. The front sidewall and rear sidewall of the frame, the front armrest wall 431, the rear armrest wall 432, and the bottom armrest wall 433 are integrally formed. The front surface of the front armrest wall 431 is located in the same plane as the front surface of the frame 41.

[0127] like Figure 9 and Figure 11As shown, the front handrail wall 431 slopes upwards from bottom to top in a direction away from the rear handrail wall 432, and the height of the top edge of the front handrail wall 431 is lower than the height of the top edge of the rear handrail wall 432. The front handrail wall 431 includes a wavy wall surface. The handrail bottom wall 433 slopes upwards gradually from front to back. The front handrail wall 431, the rear handrail wall 432, and the handrail bottom wall 433 form the sidewalls of the accommodating space 4A. The top edge of the connector 2 fits the shape of the handrail portion 43 so that it can be tightly inserted into the frame 41.

[0128] like Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the frame 41 also includes a reinforcing rib 434, which is connected to the top and bottom of the rear wall surface of the front sidewall of the frame. The upper reinforcing rib 434 is located between the front handrail wall 431 and the front sidewall of the frame. A third groove 41a is formed between the front sidewall of the frame and the reinforcing rib 434. The upper third groove 41a has an opening facing downwards, and the lower third groove 41a has an opening facing upwards. The third groove 41a extends in the left-right direction and is open at both ends. The viewing portion 42 is slidably engaged with the third groove 41a to insert the viewing portion 42 into the frame 41 from the open end of the third groove 41a. The viewing portion 42 is a glass plate.

[0129] like Figure 9 As shown, the upper and lower reinforcing ribs 434 have first fixing holes 4b. The connector 2 has second fixing holes 2b. The second fixing holes 2b are arranged corresponding to the first fixing holes 4b. The fixing device 8 includes four bolts, each bolt passing through a second fixing hole 2b and a corresponding first fixing hole to connect the connector 2 and the face mask 4.

[0130] The following is based on Figure 3 , Figures 7 to 10 This document details the assembly process for refrigerator drawers.

[0131] Step 1: As Figure 10 As shown, the visible part 42 is inserted from the left or right end of the frame 41 and slides within the third groove 41a to a position aligned with the left or right ends of the frame 41.

[0132] Step 2: As Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the two connectors 2 are slidably engaged with the left and right connectors 51 of the refrigerator drawer 5 from top to bottom, while the slide bar 21 slides in the first slide groove 51a until the top edge of the part of the connector 2 that matches the shape of the front armrest wall 431 is flush with the top edge of the drawer 5.

[0133] Step 3: As Figures 7 to 9As shown, push the cover 4 towards the refrigerator drawer 5 until the protrusion 52 is fully embedded in the slot 4a. At this time, the bottom of the reinforcing rib 434 at the upper end of the cover 4 overlaps the upper edge of the refrigerator drawer 5, and the bottom of the cover 4 is flush with the bottom of the refrigerator drawer 5.

[0134] Step 4: As Figure 8 and Figure 1 As shown, slide the two connectors 2 from bottom to top in opposite directions until the two connectors 2 are located within the accommodating space 4A.

[0135] Step 5: Secure the connector 2 to the mask 4 using the bolts of the fixing device 8.

[0136] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and not to limit them; although this disclosure 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 disclosure or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features, all of which should be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A refrigerator drawer, characterized by, include: The refrigerator drawer (5) includes two side panels spaced apart along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer. Each side panel includes a plug-in portion (51) located at the front end of the side panel, and an opening is formed between the two plug-in portions (51). Two connectors (2) are provided corresponding to the two connector portions (51) one-to-one, and the connectors (2) are configured to plug into the corresponding connector portions (51); and The mask (4) forms two accommodating spaces (4A) at both ends of the refrigerator drawer in the left-right direction. The accommodating spaces (4A) are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the plug (2). The accommodating spaces (4A) and the corresponding plug (2) are shaped to fit together. The mask (4) is configured to be fixed to the opening by the plug (2) located in the accommodating space (4A).

2. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion part (51) includes a first slide groove (51a), which is configured to extend along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer and has an open upper and lower end; The connector (2) includes a slide bar (21) configured to slide in contact with the first groove (51a).

3. The refrigerator drawer of claim 2, wherein, The plug-in portion (51) includes: Multiple stiffening ribs (511) are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer; and The first upright plate (512) and the plurality of stiffening plates (511) are arranged opposite to and spaced apart along the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer; The first groove (51a) is located between the plurality of stiffening plates (511) and the first upright plate (512).

4. The refrigerator drawer of claim 3, wherein, The front sidewall of the rib (511) includes an inclined surface (511A), which is arranged opposite to the first upright plate (512) in the front-back direction of the refrigerator drawer. The distance between the inclined surface (511A) and the first upright plate (512) gradually increases in the direction of gradually moving away from the opening.

5. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mask (4) includes a slot (4a) located on the rear side of the mask (4); The refrigerator drawer (5) also includes a boss (52) configured to be removably inserted into the slot (4a) so that the refrigerator drawer (5) and the cover (4) can be inserted.

6. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (2) further includes a second slide (2a), which extends along the vertical direction of the refrigerator drawer and has an open upper and lower end; The insertion part (51) is configured to slide in conjunction with the second groove (2a).

7. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector (2) includes a second upright plate (201), a third upright plate (202), and a connecting plate (203). The connecting plate (203) is located in front of the connector (51) and extends along the left and right direction of the refrigerator drawer. The second upright plate (201) and the third upright plate (202) are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the connecting plate (203) and are arranged opposite to each other. The second upright plate (201), the third upright plate (202), and the connecting plate (203) together form the second slide groove (2a), and the opening of the second slide groove (2a) faces the rear side of the refrigerator drawer. The sliding engagement between the insertion part (51) and the second sliding groove (2a) includes: The surface of the insertion part (51) away from the opening in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer slides into contact with the surface of the second upright plate (201) near the third upright plate (202); and / or The surface of the plug (51) near the opening along the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer slides into contact with the surface of the third upright plate (202) near the second upright plate (201).

8. The refrigerator drawer of claim 7, wherein, The insertion part (51) includes a fourth upright plate (513) that extends along the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer. The surface of the fourth upright plate (513) near the opening slides into contact with the surface of the third upright plate (202) near the second upright plate (201).

9. The refrigerator drawer according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The mask (4) includes a visible part (42), which is configured as a transparent plate or a semi-transparent plate.

10. The refrigerator drawer of claim 9, wherein, The mask (4) also includes a frame (41) at both ends of the frame (41) along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer to form the receiving space (4A), wherein the frame (41) is configured to detachably support the viewing part (42).

11. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The frame (41) is provided with a third slide groove (41a) at the top and / or bottom, the third slide groove (41a) extending in the left-right direction and having at least one open end; The visible part (42) is slidably engaged with the third slide (41a) to insert the visible part (42) into the frame (41) from the open end of the third slide (41a).

12. The refrigerator drawer according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The face mask (4) includes a handrail (43) located at the top of the face mask (4).

13. The refrigerator drawer of claim 12, wherein, The armrest (43) includes: Front armrest wall (431); The rear armrest wall (432) is configured to be disposed opposite to the front armrest wall (431) in the front-rear direction of the refrigerator drawer; and The bottom wall of the armrest (433) is connected between the bottom of the front armrest wall (431) and the bottom of the rear armrest wall (432); A groove extending in the left-right direction of the refrigerator drawer is formed between the front armrest wall (431), the rear armrest wall (432), and the bottom armrest wall (433).

14. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 13, characterized in that, The front armrest wall (431) slopes upwards toward a direction away from the rear armrest wall (432); and / or The front handrail wall (431) includes a wavy wall surface.

15. The refrigerator drawer of claim 13, wherein, The front armrest wall (431), the rear armrest wall (432), and the bottom armrest wall (433) form the sidewall of the accommodating space (4A).

16. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The support frame includes at least one pull-out space; and At least one refrigerator drawer according to any one of claims 1 to 15 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with at least one of the pull-out spaces, the refrigerator drawer being located within the pull-out space.

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