Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

The application relates to a refrigeration appliance, comprising: a cabinet and a storage chamber with a front opening; a middle partition is located in the storage chamber and divides the storage chamber into a first storage part and a second storage part; a sensor for detecting the temperature and / or humidity of the storage chamber is arranged in the storage chamber; wherein the sensor is arranged on the rear side of the middle partition, and the middle partition at least partially covers the sensor in the depth direction of the storage chamber. The application enables the sensor to simultaneously detect the temperature or humidity of the environment on both sides of the middle partition, thereby facilitating the control of the temperature or humidity of the environment of the storage chamber.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration appliances. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigeration appliances have gradually become an indispensable household appliance. These appliances typically include a storage compartment for storing items, equipped with a refrigeration system that provides cool air. To facilitate differentiated storage, different storage spaces within the same compartment may have varying temperatures. Therefore, precise temperature monitoring is crucial for accurate temperature control and optimal storage. Consequently, the placement of sensors within the storage compartment becomes a key design consideration. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One object of this application is to provide an improved refrigeration appliance.

[0004] One technical solution of this application is: a refrigeration appliance, comprising: a cabinet including a storage chamber with a front opening; a partition located inside the storage chamber and dividing the storage chamber into a first storage section and a second storage section; a sensor for detecting the temperature and / or humidity of the storage chamber; characterized in that the sensor is arranged on the rear side of the partition along the depth direction of the storage chamber, and the partition at least partially covers the sensor.

[0005] On the one hand, the sensor is placed on the rear side of the partition, so that the sensor can detect the temperature of both the first and second storage compartments, which is conducive to precise control of the temperature in the storage compartment; on the other hand, the partition at least partially covers the sensor, so that the sensor component is almost invisible when viewed from the front opening of the storage compartment, so that the sensor is not exposed to the user's line of sight, thus making the appearance of the refrigeration appliance simpler and more beautiful.

[0006] In one embodiment of this application, the sensor is located in the upper half region of the partition along the height direction of the storage chamber.

[0007] In one embodiment of this application, the partition completely covers the sensor along the depth direction of the storage compartment. Therefore, the sensor is not visible from the front opening of the storage compartment, which improves the overall aesthetics of the refrigeration appliance.

[0008] In one embodiment of this application, the sensor is arranged along the height direction of the storage compartment. This aligns the sensor's extension direction with that of the partition, facilitating a larger area of ​​the partition covering the sensor.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, an evaporator is further included located at the rear of the storage compartment, and the sensor is located above the evaporator. This helps to reduce the impact of the cold energy released by the evaporator on the sensor retrieval results, thereby improving the accuracy of the sensor retrieval results.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, the first storage section and the second storage section are respectively provided with air vents, and the sensor is located between the two air vents.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the sensor is located between the evaporator and the air vent along the height direction of the storage chamber.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, a fan is provided above the evaporator, and the sensor is located between the fan and the evaporator.

[0013] In one embodiment of this application, a heat insulation component is provided between the sensor and the evaporator, and the thickness of at least a portion of the heat insulation component corresponding to the sensor is greater than the thickness of the heat insulation component corresponding to the evaporator. This helps to reduce the influence of the evaporator's cooling capacity on the sensor, thereby making the sensor's detection results closer to the actual temperature or humidity of the room.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the first storage section is provided with a first storage container, the second storage section is provided with a second storage container, the first storage container and the second storage container are separated by the partition, and the sensor is used to detect the ambient temperature of the first storage container and the second storage container, wherein the ambient temperature difference between the first storage container and the second storage container is 0.1℃ to 0.5℃.

[0015] In one embodiment of this application, the rear of the storage chamber is provided with a receiving portion, which protrudes toward the storage chamber to form a receiving space, in which the sensor is located. Thus, the sensor is not exposed within the storage chamber, thereby facilitating its protection.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the receiving portion includes an opening facing the rear of the storage chamber. The receiving portion cooperates with the partition to restrict the movement of the partition along the width direction of the storage chamber. When the partition supports other components within the refrigeration appliance, such as storage containers or a cover placed above the storage containers, the cooperation between the partition and the receiving portion restricts the partition from deviating from its original position. This helps reduce the likelihood of the cover or storage container detaching due to the partition's offset when it is installed onto the partition, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the partition is provided with a stop portion located at the rear end of the partition, and the stop portion cooperates with the receiving portion to restrict the movement of the partition along the width direction of the storage chamber.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the receiving portion includes a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion, the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion being arranged along the height direction of the storage chamber, the first receiving portion being configured to receive the electronic component, and the second receiving portion being configured to receive the cable connected to the sensor. [Attached Image Description]

[0019] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage chamber of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view along AA;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigeration appliance with a storage container according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition and the receiving part adapted to each other according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a spacer according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 1-Box body; 2-Front opening; 3-Storage chamber; 4-Divider; 5-Sensor; 6-Evaporator; 7-Fan; 8-Insulation component; 9-Air duct cover; 11-Inner liner; 12-Outer shell; 31-First storage section; 32-Second storage section; 33-Air outlet; 34-First storage container; 35-Second storage container; 36-Accommodation section; 41-Stop section; 42-Second protrusion; 51-Detection section; 81-First insulation component; 82-Second insulation component; 83-Third insulation component; 91-First protrusion; 322-Cover plate; 331-Air outlet; 332-Air return outlet; 361-Accommodation space; 362-Opening; 363-First accommodation section; 364-Second accommodation section.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0027] To provide a better understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of this application, detailed descriptions are provided below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "height", "lateral", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation.

[0029] According to the embodiments of this application, for clarity, Figure 1 The xyz coordinate system is given, where arrows schematically show the width x, depth y, and height z directions that are perpendicular to each other in the normal use state of the refrigeration appliance.

[0030] It should be pointed out that, Figure 1 This example demonstrates a multi-door refrigerator. In practical applications, the structure of this implementation scheme can also be applied to other types of refrigeration appliances, such as side-by-side refrigerators, single-door refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator cabinets. Figures 1 to 6 Various embodiments of the individual components described can be combined with each other in any given manner to achieve the advantages of this application.

[0031] The refrigeration appliance 100 includes a housing 1, which includes an inner liner 11, an outer shell 12, and an insulation layer located between the inner liner 11 and the outer shell 12. The housing 1 includes a storage compartment 3 with a front opening 2 for receiving and storing items. The inner liner 11 defines the storage space of the storage compartment 3, which can be divided into different storage compartments by a partition 4 to place and refrigerate different foods. For example, the internal space can be divided into two, three, or more storage compartments, and the storage temperatures of the different storage compartments can be the same or different.

[0032] The refrigeration appliance 100 also includes: a refrigeration unit configured to provide cooling gas; and a duct assembly configured to supply cooling gas. For example, the refrigeration unit may be configured as a refrigeration circuit including a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, etc. The duct assembly may be directly or indirectly connected to the refrigeration unit, for example, to supply the cooling gas generated by the refrigeration unit to the storage compartment.

[0033] Cooling gas enters the storage chamber and forms a cooling air path. Different storage spaces require different storage temperatures or humidity levels. To ensure precise control of the temperature or humidity in different spaces within the storage chamber, a sensor 5 is installed in the storage chamber 3 to detect the temperature or humidity inside the storage chamber 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, the partition 4 divides the storage chamber 3 into a first storage section 31 and a second storage section 32. In order to accurately control the temperature inside the storage chamber, a sensor 5 is arranged on the rear side of the partition 4. Along the depth direction of the storage chamber 3, the partition 4 at least partially covers the sensor 5, so that the sensor can detect the temperature of the environment on both sides of the partition and adjust the temperature control inside the storage chamber according to the detection results.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, a duct cover 9 is provided on the rear side of the storage chamber 3. The duct cover 9 has air vents 33 to allow cold air generated by the evaporator 6 to flow into the storage chamber 3 or back from the storage chamber 3 to the space where the refrigeration unit is located. A sensor 5 is mounted on the duct cover 9. The sensor 5 can be concealed by the duct cover 9 or exposed within the storage chamber 3.

[0036] The partition 4 has a first storage section 31 and a second storage section 32 on both sides. The sensor 5 is located between the first storage section 31 and the second storage section 32. When viewed along the depth direction of the storage chamber 3, i.e., from the front opening 2 of the storage chamber 3, the sensor 5 is at least partially covered by the partition 4. Preferably, the partition 4 completely covers the sensor 5, so that the sensor cannot be seen from the front opening 2 of the storage chamber 3, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigeration appliance.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, an evaporator 6 is located at the rear of the storage chamber 3. Specifically, the evaporator 6 is located at the rear of the air duct cover 9, and a fan 7 is located above the evaporator 6. The fan 7 is used to supply the cooling gas generated by the evaporator 6 into the storage chamber 3. In the embodiment of this application, the evaporator 6 and the fan 7 are located at the lower rear of the storage chamber 3, close to the partition 4. In order to prevent the cooling generated by the evaporator from affecting the accuracy of the sensor in detecting the temperature or humidity in the storage chamber, the sensor 5 needs to maintain a moving distance from the evaporator 6. In the embodiment of this application, the sensor 5 is arranged above the evaporator 6.

[0038] In addition, to avoid the influence of the fan on the accuracy of sensor detection, sensor 5 is kept at a certain distance from fan 7. In the embodiments of this application, sensor 5 is located below fan 7 and above evaporator 6, that is, sensor 5 is located between evaporator 6 and fan 7.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, sensor 5 is arranged along the height direction of storage chamber 3. Specifically, sensor 5 extends along the height direction of partition 4, and sensor 5 has a detection part for detecting the temperature or humidity inside storage chamber 3, the detection part facing the storage chamber side and extending along the height direction of storage chamber.

[0040] A heat insulation element 8 is provided between the sensor 5 and the evaporator 6. A first heat insulation element 81 and a second heat insulation element 82 are provided on the evaporator 6 facing the duct cover 9, with the second heat insulation element 82 closer to the evaporator 6 and the first heat insulation element 81 closer to the sensor 5. A third heat insulation element 83 is provided on the rear side of the sensor 5 facing the storage chamber 3, and the thickness of the third heat insulation element 83 is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the first heat insulation element 81 and the second heat insulation element 82. In the embodiments of this application, the first heat insulation element 81 and the third heat insulation element 83 are made of EPS, and the second heat insulation element 82 is made of EPE. The first heat insulation element 81 and the third heat insulation element 83 are integrally formed to jointly prevent the cold air from the evaporator from being transferred to the sensor, thereby affecting the detection accuracy of the sensor. In other embodiments, the first heat insulation element and the third heat insulation element can be separate designs.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, a first storage container 34 is provided in the first storage section 31, and a second storage container 35 is provided in the second storage section 32. The first storage container 34 and the second storage container 35 are separated by a partition 4, and a sensor 5 is located between the first storage container 34 and the second storage container 35. The sensor 5 is used to detect the temperature of the surrounding environment of the first storage container 34 and the second storage container 35. The ambient temperature around the first storage container 34 is basically the same as or not significantly different from the ambient temperature around the second storage container 35. In this embodiment, the difference between the ambient temperature around the first storage container 34 and the ambient temperature around the second storage container 35 is 0.1℃ to 0.5℃.

[0042] Air vents 33 are provided in the first storage section 31 and the second storage section 32 respectively. The air vents 33 include an air outlet 331 located above the first storage section 31 and the second storage section 32 and an air return vent 332 located below the air outlet 331. The fan 7 sends the cooling gas generated by the evaporator 6 through the air outlet 331 into the first storage section 31 and the second storage section 32, and then returns to the space where the refrigeration unit is located through the air return vent 331.

[0043] The sensor 5 is located between two air vents 33. Specifically, the sensor 5 is located between two air outlets 331, and there is a certain distance between the air outlets 331 and the sensor 5. In addition, the air outlets 331 are provided with air outlet guides (not shown) to guide the cooling air to flow away from the sensor, thereby avoiding the air flowing out of the air outlet from affecting the sensor's detection results.

[0044] like Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, a receiving portion 36 is provided at the rear of the storage chamber 3, and the sensor 5 is disposed in the receiving portion 36. The receiving portion 36 extends toward the storage chamber 3 and forms a receiving space 361. The receiving space 361 has an opening 362 facing the rear side of the storage chamber 3 so that the sensor can be placed in the receiving space. Specifically, the receiving portion 36 is constructed as a protrusion extending from the air duct cover 9 toward the storage chamber 3, and the sensor 5 is placed in the protrusion. The front side of the receiving portion 36 has multiple openings to facilitate the sensor to detect the temperature or humidity of the storage chamber.

[0045] The receiving portion 36 includes a first receiving portion 363 and a second receiving portion 364. The first receiving portion 363 is used to place the sensor 5, and the second receiving portion 364 is used to place the cable connected to the sensor 5, thereby facilitating the cable routing.

[0046] As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, taking the second storage container 35 provided in the second storage section 32 as an example, a cover plate 322 is provided above the second storage container 32 to cover the opening above the second storage container 35. One end of the cover plate 322 is supported on the partition 4, and the other end is supported on the inner liner of the storage chamber 2. When the cover plate is installed from the front opening of the storage chamber, the side of the cover plate applies a force to the partition in a direction away from the cover plate, causing the partition to move away from its original position, which may cause the cover plate to fall off the partition during the installation process.

[0047] To prevent the partition from deviating from its original position, the partition 4 is adapted to the receiving portion 36 to restrict the movement of the partition along the width direction of the storage compartment. Specifically, the partition 4 is provided with a stop portion 41, which is located at the rear end of the partition 4. The stop portion 41 is adapted to the receiving portion 36 to restrict the movement of the partition.

[0048] like Figure 5 As shown, the stop portion 41 is constructed as a groove with the opening facing backward, and the receiving portion 36 is located in the groove. Specifically, the second receiving portion 364 is located in the groove. Thus, on the one hand, the partition can block the receiving portion, and on the other hand, the cooperation between the stop portion and the receiving portion restricts the movement of the partition.

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, to further limit the movement of the partition member away from its original position, a first protrusion 91 extends from the rear of the storage compartment 3. Specifically, the first protrusion 91 extends from the air duct cover 9 toward the storage compartment. A second protrusion 42 is provided at the rear of the partition member 4 opposite to the first protrusion 91. The first protrusion 91 and the second protrusion 42 are arranged adjacent to each other to help prevent the partition member from moving along the width direction of the storage compartment.

[0050] This application has been described with reference to the above-mentioned embodiments; however, the above embodiments are merely examples for implementing this application. It must be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. On the contrary, any modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of this application are within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance (100), comprising: The box (1) includes a storage compartment (3) with a front opening (2); A partition (4) is located inside the storage room (3) and divides the storage room (3) into a first storage section (31) and a second storage section (32); Sensors (5) used to detect the temperature and / or humidity of the storage room (3); The sensor (5) is characterized in that it is arranged on the rear side of the partition (4) along the depth direction of the storage chamber (3), and the partition (4) at least partially covers the sensor (5).

2. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the storage chamber (3), the sensor (5) is located in the upper half region of the partition (4); and / or, Along the depth direction of the storage chamber (3), the partition (4) completely covers the sensor (5); and / or, the sensor (5) is arranged along the height direction of the storage chamber (3).

3. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an evaporator (6) located at the rear of the storage chamber (3), with the sensor (5) located above the evaporator (6); and / or, The first storage section (31) and the second storage section (32) are respectively provided with air vents (33), and the sensor (5) is located between the two air vents (33).

4. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the storage chamber (3), the sensor (5) is located between the evaporator (6) and the air vent (33).

5. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A fan (7) is provided above the evaporator (6), and the sensor (5) is located between the fan (7) and the evaporator (6).

6. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A heat insulation element (8) is provided between the sensor (5) and the evaporator (6), and the thickness of at least a portion of the heat insulation element (8) corresponding to the sensor (5) is greater than the thickness of the heat insulation element (8) corresponding to the evaporator (6).

7. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage section (31) is provided with a first storage container (34), and the second storage section (32) is provided with a second storage container (35). The first storage container (34) and the second storage container (35) are separated by the partition (4). The sensor (5) is used to detect the ambient temperature of the first storage container (34) and the second storage container (35). The ambient temperature difference between the first storage container (34) and the second storage container (35) is 0.1℃ to 0.5℃.

8. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage chamber (3) has a receiving part (36) at the rear, the receiving part (36) protruding toward the storage chamber (3) to form a receiving space (361), and the sensor (5) is located in the receiving space (361).

9. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The receiving portion (36) includes an opening (362) facing the rear of the storage chamber (3), and the receiving portion (36) cooperates with the partition (4) to restrict the movement of the partition (4) along the width direction of the storage chamber (3).

10. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The partition (4) is provided with a stop (41) located at the rear end of the partition (4). The stop (41) cooperates with the receiving part (36) to restrict the movement of the partition (4) along the width direction of the storage chamber (3).

11. The refrigeration appliance as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The receiving portion (36) includes a first receiving portion (363) and a second receiving portion (364), the first receiving portion (363) and the second receiving portion (364) being arranged along the height direction of the storage chamber (3), the first receiving portion (363) being configured to receive the sensor (5), and the second receiving portion (364) being configured to receive a cable connected to the sensor (5).

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