Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

A refrigeration appliance includes a cabinet defining at least one storage compartment, and a door movably connected to a front of the cabinet by a hinge assembly to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment, a cable guide mechanism is provided between the cabinet and the door to guide a cable to continuously extend between the cabinet and the door, the cable guide mechanism includes a cover covering a front side of the cabinet and extending along a width direction of the cabinet to be close to the hinge assembly, the cover extends from the front side of the cabinet to a top of the cabinet and forms a first accommodating cavity accommodating the cable at the top of the cabinet, and a guide portion, one end of the guide portion is connected to the cover, and the other end of the guide portion is located at the door. By the scheme, the door-cabinet distance can be reduced, and the strict requirement of the refrigeration appliance using embedded installation on the door-cabinet distance is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and specifically to a refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With technological advancements, more and more refrigerators are equipped with user interaction displays, sensors, light-emitting modules, or other electrical components on their doors to improve the refrigerator's ease of operation, intelligence, aesthetics, or other corresponding functions, in order to meet consumers' ever-increasing demands for a higher standard of living.

[0003] Typically, the electrical components on the door need to be controlled and powered by the control module inside the refrigerator. Therefore, cables need to be extended from the refrigerator body to the door to achieve electrical connection. Currently, the cables of existing refrigerators mainly extend from the front of the refrigerator body to the door, which occupies part of the door-to-door clearance.

[0004] In recent years, the need for zero-gap built-in refrigerators has become a major trend in the home appliance market. Zero-gap refrigerators have strict requirements for door-to-door spacing; as the door-to-door spacing decreases, there is insufficient space in front of the refrigerator for cables to pass through. Therefore, an improved cable routing solution is urgently needed to meet the wiring requirements between the refrigerator body and the door of a zero-gap refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0005] One object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved refrigeration appliance.

[0006] Therefore, this disclosure provides a refrigeration appliance including a housing and a door, the housing defining at least one storage compartment, the door being movably connected to the front of the housing via a hinge assembly to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment, a cable guiding mechanism being provided between the housing and the door to guide a cable to extend continuously between the housing and the door, the cable guiding mechanism including: a cover covering the front side of the housing and extending along the width direction of the housing to proximity to the hinge assembly, the cover extending from the front side of the housing to the top of the housing and forming a first receiving cavity at the top of the housing to receive the cable; and a guide portion, one end of the guide portion being connected to the cover, and the other end of the guide portion being located at the door.

[0007] This implementation scheme features a cable guiding mechanism independent of the hinge assembly, guiding the cable smoothly between the cabinet and the door, meeting the wiring requirements of recessed refrigeration appliances. Furthermore, the cable guiding mechanism extends from the top of the cabinet to the hinge assembly, then turns to the front of the cabinet and extends further to the door. The cable runs from the top of the cabinet rather than the front, saving space in front and minimizing the door-to-cabinet distance, thus meeting the design requirement of a smaller door-to-cabinet distance and facilitating recessed installation. Furthermore, the cover does not occupy the cabinet's insulation layer and does not affect the cabinet's insulation and condensation performance.

[0008] Furthermore, the cover is positioned near the front of the cabinet and protrudes upwards from the top of the cabinet. A control box can also be installed on the top of the cabinet. The cover covers the control box in front, which can further enhance the appearance of the front of the refrigeration appliance.

[0009] Optionally, the housing has a cable outlet in the middle section along its width, the cable outlet being open at least upwards, and the cover covering the cable outlet. The cable extends out of the housing from the cable outlet and enters the first receiving cavity. This embodiment, with the cable exiting from the middle section of the housing, can reduce the height occupied by the top of the housing and increase the internal volume of the housing.

[0010] Optionally, the enclosure further includes a recessed cable concealment groove, which opens towards the front surface of the enclosure. The cover covers the cable concealment groove, and the cable outlet communicates with the cable concealment groove. The cable extends upward from the inside of the enclosure through the cable concealment groove to the top of the enclosure and enters the first receiving cavity. The cable connector on the enclosure side is concealed in the cable concealment groove during enclosure foaming and is then connected to the cable on the door side later. The cable concealment groove design is compatible with traditional front-facing cable outlets while reducing the space occupied at the front of the enclosure by cooperating with the upward-facing cable outlet.

[0011] Optionally, the length of the cable extending along the front surface of the enclosure is less than the length of the cable extending along the top of the enclosure. Cables extending from inside the enclosure have a shorter travel distance on the front side or extend almost directly upwards to the top of the enclosure, minimizing their impact on the space in front of the enclosure and thus reducing the door-to-cabinet distance.

[0012] Optionally, the cover further includes a transition portion located at the front of the housing, the transition portion communicating with the first receiving cavity and having a forward-facing opening for receiving one end of the guide portion, the cover forming a rounded transition between the end of the first main body portion of the first receiving cavity near the hinge assembly and the transition portion. The design of the transition portion can prevent localized increases in cable stress and stress concentration.

[0013] Optionally, the cover includes a first plate portion located on the front surface of the housing, the upper edge of the first plate portion extending beyond the top of the housing along the height direction and folding backward to form the first receiving cavity. The cover portion and the first main body portion for forming the first receiving cavity are an integral structure, both formed integrally by the first plate portion, which helps to improve structural strength and reduce the number of parts. Furthermore, there is no seam between the first main body portion and the cover portion, resulting in a high aesthetic appeal of the front of the housing.

[0014] Optionally, the cover is fixed to the top of the box via a fixing part. Along the depth direction of the box, the fixing part is located behind the first main body and is concealed by the first main body, which forms the first receiving cavity. Thus, the fixing structure of the cover is hidden behind the first main body, resulting in a high aesthetic appeal of the front of the box.

[0015] Optionally, the cover is provided with a positioning part, and the housing is provided with a mating part. The positioning part is used to mate with the mating part to position the relative position of the cover and the housing. This helps to improve installation accuracy.

[0016] Optionally, the first main body and the top surface of the cabinet together form the first receiving cavity. Reusing at least a portion of the boundary of the receiving cavity defined by the top surface of the cabinet can reduce the height of the first box to accommodate smaller gaps between the cabinet and the cabinet during embedded installation.

[0017] Optionally, the first receiving cavity is provided with a hook structure to hold the cable.

[0018] Optionally, the door includes a first door and a second door arranged side-by-side along the width of the housing. Each of the first and second doors has a junction box at its top to guide cables into the interior of the door. The cover extends along the entire width of the housing to both sides. Each junction box and the cover are connected via a corresponding guide. The cable extends from the center of the housing to both sides via the cover, guide, and junction box to the first or second door. The cover extends along the entire width of the housing, resulting in a clean and aesthetically pleasing design with minimal lines on the front. The cable routing is more efficient, reducing the height occupied at the top of the housing and increasing the volume of the refrigeration appliance.

[0019] Optionally, the refrigeration appliance further includes: a pre-embedded box disposed in the housing, wherein the cable includes a first wire located inside the housing and a second wire extending along the cable guide mechanism, and a first connector of the first wire and a second connector of the second wire are electrically connected within the pre-embedded box. The first wire is adapted to form a cable on the housing side, and the second wire is adapted to form a cable on the door side; both are plugged into the pre-embedded box, making assembly simple and convenient.

[0020] Optionally, the embedded box is located at the front of the enclosure and recessed from the front surface of the enclosure toward the interior. The embedded box has a forward-facing opening, and the cover is detachably connected to the embedded box and closes the opening. Thus, the front side of the enclosure has no protruding structures, resulting in a flat and aesthetically pleasing appearance when the door is open. Furthermore, the cover closes and conceals the embedded box, reducing the number of exposed components and further improving the overall aesthetics.

[0021] Optionally, the guide portion includes: a first guide rod having opposing first and second ends, the first end being rotatably connected to the cover; and a second guide rod having opposing third and fourth ends, the third end being rotatably connected to the second end. A cable box is provided at the top of the door, the cable box having a first opening facing the side edge of the door, and the second guide rod extending into the first opening. As the door moves, the second guide rod moves inward and outward relative to the cable box within the first opening. This simplifies the cable's extension path between the housing and the door, reducing bending load and wear on the cable. Furthermore, the cable guiding mechanism corresponds to the portion on the door, namely the second guide rod and the cable box, which directly cooperate, reducing the number of components included in the cable guiding mechanism. This helps reduce assembly complexity. It also helps reduce the space occupied on the door, freeing up more space for other components on the door. Fewer components are visible to the user when the door is open, improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0022] Optionally, as the door opens, the second guide rod moves outward relative to the junction box within the first opening; as the door closes, the second guide rod moves inward relative to the junction box within the first opening. With the opening and closing of the door, the relative movement of the second guide rod and the junction box reduces the bending area of ​​the cable as it extends between the second guide rod and the junction box, improving the smoothness of cable movement as the door opens and closes.

[0023] Optionally, the guide portion is located above the hinge assembly along the height direction of the housing. The cable guiding mechanism is independent of the hinge assembly, suitable for recessed refrigeration appliances, allowing for cable routing between the housing and the door without utilizing the internal space of the hinge assembly. Furthermore, when the door is open, the first and second guide rods are mostly obscured by the lower hinge assembly, reducing the number of exposed components visible to the user and improving the aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance in the closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of region A along the BB direction;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure at a first door opening angle;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure at the second door opening angle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure at a third door opening angle;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure at the fourth door opening angle;

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of region B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A partial sectional view of the structure shown;

[0033] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Top view of the structure shown;

[0034] Figure 11 yes Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the structure shown along the CC direction;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure at its maximum door opening angle;

[0036] Figure 13 This is a rear view of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A magnified view of a portion of region D in the middle;

[0038] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0039] Figure 16 and Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from different perspectives;

[0040] Figure 18 This is a partial exploded view of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the central guide section;

[0042] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the first guide rod from another perspective;

[0043] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the cable and cover according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 22 This is an assembly diagram of the box body and the embedded box according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0045] Figure 23 yes Figure 22 A partial sectional view of the structure shown along the EE direction;

[0046] In the attached image:

[0047] 1-Refrigeration appliance; 10-Cabinet; 10a-Front surface; 10b-Side surface; 10c-Top surface; 10d-Rear surface; 101-Storage compartment; 101a-Inner liner; 102-Matching part; 103-Cable outlet; 104-Cable concealing groove; 105-Outer shell; 11-Door; 11a-First door; 11b-Second door; 111-Front panel; 112-Rear wall; 113-Side edge; 114-Top clip; 115-Receiving slot; 116-Insulated space; 12-Hinge assembly; 121-Second hinge shaft; 2-Wire Cable guiding mechanism; 2a-Guiding part; 21-Cover; 211-First main body part; 211a-First receiving cavity; 211b-Hook structure; 212-Cover part; 212a-Electrical connector fixing structure; 213-First plate part; 214-First stop part; 215-First hole; 216-Guiding mechanism; 216a-Through groove; 216b-Guide groove; 217-Fixing part; 217a-Fixing member; 218-Positioning part; 219-Extending section; 22-First guide rod; 22a-First end; 22aa-First end 22b - Second end; 22ba - Upper surface of the second end; 221 - Second stop; 222 - First hinge shaft; 223 - First post; 224 - First ring; 225 - Second post; 23 - Second guide rod; 23a - Third end; 23b - Fourth end; 231 - Rib; 232 - Second hole; 233 - Third hinge shaft; 234 - Mating part; 235 - Guide groove; 24 - Wire box; 241 - First opening; 242 - Second main body; 242a - Fifth end; 242b - Sixth end; 242c - 242d - Third cavity; 243 - Extension; 244 - Cover; 25 - Transition section; 251 - Opening; 3 - Cable; 31 - Redundant section; 32 - First line; 32a - First connector; 32b - Third connector; 33 - Second line; 33a - Second connector; 33b - Fourth connector; 4 - Control box; 5 - Embedded box; 51 - Opening; G1 - First gap; G2 - Second gap; x - Width direction of the refrigeration appliance; y - Depth direction of the refrigeration appliance; z - Height direction of the refrigeration appliance. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance 1 in the closed state according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of region A along the BB direction. This is to more clearly illustrate the internal structure of the cable guiding mechanism. Figure 2 The cover plate 244 has been omitted.

[0050] The refrigeration appliance 1 can be, for example, a refrigerator, a freezer, a wine cabinet, etc. For ease of description, in this embodiment, the width direction of the refrigeration appliance 1 is denoted as the x-direction, the depth direction as the y-direction, and the height direction as the z-direction. In this embodiment, the front-back direction refers to the y-direction and its opposite direction, where front or front side refers to the direction facing the user when the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, and rear or rear side refers to the direction away from the user when the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use. In this embodiment, the up-down direction refers to the z-direction and its opposite direction, where bottom or bottom refers to the side close to the supporting surface of the refrigeration appliance 1, and top or top refers to the side away from the supporting surface, which can be, for example, the ground. When the door 11 closes the storage compartment 101, the width direction of the door 11 is parallel to the width direction of the cabinet 10 and parallel to the x-direction, the thickness direction of the door 11 is parallel to the depth direction of the cabinet 10 and parallel to the y-direction, and the height direction of the door 11 is parallel to the height direction of the cabinet 10 and parallel to the z-direction.

[0051] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The refrigeration appliance 1 may include a housing 10 and a door 11. The housing 10 is generally box-shaped and defines at least one storage compartment 101. The door 11 is movably connected to the front of the housing 10 to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment 101. In some embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 1 A first door 11a and a second door 11b are arranged side by side along the x-direction, and both doors open or close the same storage compartment 101. For example, the storage compartment 101 can be a refrigerator compartment. In another embodiment, there may be another door 11 or multiple doors 11 below the first door 11a and the second door 11b, wherein each door 11 opens or closes its corresponding storage compartment 101 independently, and the corresponding storage compartment 101 can be, for example, a variable temperature compartment or a freezer compartment.

[0052] The housing 10 may include an inner liner 101a and an outer shell 105 enclosing the inner liner 101a. The inner liner 101a is adapted to form at least one storage compartment 101, and the outer shell 105 provides at least a protective function. The outer shell 105 includes a top surface 10c and a bottom surface (not shown) opposite each other along the z-direction, a pair of side surfaces 10b opposite each other along the x-direction, and a rearward rear surface 10d along the y-direction. An insulating space 116 filled with insulating material is provided between the inner liner 101a and the outer shell 105.

[0053] Furthermore, the door 11 may include an insulated space 116 filled with insulating material. When the door 11 is closed, the insulating layer formed by the insulating space 116 effectively insulates heat, ensuring that the storage compartment 101 has superior refrigeration / freezing performance. The door 11 may include a front panel 111 and a rear wall 112 facing the cabinet 10 when the door 11 is closed (e.g., ...). Figure 7(As shown) and a frame disposed around the perimeter of the door 11. The frame may include an upper edge 114 and a lower edge 114 (not shown) opposite each other in the z-direction, and a pair of side edges 113 opposite each other in the width direction of the door 11. An insulated space 116 is located between the front panel 111 and the rear wall 112. In some embodiments, the front panel 111 forms at least a portion of the front boundary of the insulated space 116 such that the insulated material contacts the rear side of the front panel 111. In other embodiments, another door panel may be provided on the rear side of the front panel 111. The front panel 111 may be a glass panel or a ceramic panel.

[0054] Furthermore, the door 11 is movably connected to the front of the housing 10 via a hinge assembly 12. The hinge assembly 12 can be a fixed-axis hinge or a variable-axis hinge. Figure 1 Taking a multi-link hinge as an example, the hinge assembly 12 is illustrated. The multi-link hinge is adapted to cause the door 11 to shift along the x-direction during opening, thereby preventing the side edge of the door 11 from colliding with obstacles. Specifically, the side edge of the door 11 refers to the edge between the front panel 111 of the door 11 and the side edge 113 near the hinge assembly 12. When the refrigeration appliance 1 is installed in a recessed manner, the wall of the cabinet into which the refrigeration appliance 1 is embedded is adapted to form the aforementioned obstacle.

[0055] Furthermore, a cable guiding mechanism 2 is provided between the housing 10 and the door 11 to guide the cable 3 to extend continuously between the housing 10 and the door 11. The housing 10 may be equipped with a control box 4, integrating a control module to control the operation of various functional components of the refrigeration appliance 1. Electrical components may be installed on the door 11, which are electrically connected to the control box 4 via the cable 3 to obtain power. These electrical components can also receive control commands from the control module and / or send signals to the control module via the cable 3. Functional components within the housing 10 may include a compressor, fan, lighting, etc. Electrical components on the door 11 may include a display and / or interaction unit, lighting components, sensors, etc. The display and / or interaction unit may be, for example, a touchscreen.

[0056] Further, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cable guiding mechanism 2 may include a cover 21, a guide section 2a, and a cable box 24 connected in sequence. The cover 21, the guide section 2a, and the cable box 24 are provided with spaces or channels for the cable 3 to extend. The cover 21 is located in the housing 10, the cable box 24 is located in the door 11, and the guide section 2a connects the cover 21 and the cable box 24.

[0057] A cover 21 covers the surface of the housing 10. The cover 21 is positioned closer to the top of the housing 10 than the bottom. The cover 21 extends along the x-direction to near the hinge assembly 12. For example, the projections of the cover 21 and the hinge assembly 12 along the z-direction at least partially overlap. The cover 21 covers the front side of the housing 10 and extends from the front side to the top of the housing 10. For example, the cover 21 covers the area adjacent to the front surface 10a and the top surface 10c of the housing 10. That is, the cover 21 can partially replace the exterior surface of the housing 10 and is visible to the user when the door 11 is opened to open the storage compartment 101. Furthermore, the cover 21 forms a first receiving cavity 211a in the top of the housing 10 to receive the cable 3, as shown in the image. Figure 11 As shown. In other words, cable 3 extends along the top surface 10c on the side of housing 10. The first receiving cavity 211a can extend along the x-direction to near the hinge assembly 12. The first receiving cavity 211a does not occupy the space on the front side of housing 10, and the portion of cover 21 that covers the front surface 10a (e.g., cover 212) can be set almost against the front surface 10a, with almost no obvious protrusions on the front side of housing 10.

[0058] One end of the guide portion 2a is connected to the cover 21, and the other end is located at the door 11, guiding the cable 3 from the cover 21 to the door 11. The guide portion 2a is located on the front side of the housing 10 and is positioned closer to the top of the housing 10 than the bottom of the housing 10. The cable 3 extends along the top of the housing 10 within the first receiving cavity 211a to the vicinity of the hinge assembly 12, then turns from the top of the housing 10 and enters the guide portion 2a, and is then guided by the guide portion 2a to extend from the front side of the housing 10 to the door 11. In some embodiments, the guide portion 2a may be a single piece with both ends movably connected to the cover 21 and the cable box 24, respectively. In some embodiments, the guide portion 2a may include a first guide rod 22 and a second guide rod 23 movably connected, the first guide rod 22 having opposing first ends 22a and second ends 22b, and the second guide rod 23 having opposing third ends 23a and fourth ends 23b, the first end 22a being rotatably connected to the cover 21, and the third end 23a being rotatably connected to the second end 22b. In the scenario where the hinge assembly 12 is a variable rotation axis hinge, designing the guide part 2a as two parts that can move relative to each other can better adapt to the track-changing movement during the opening and closing process of the door 11.

[0059] The junction box 24 is located at the top of the door 11. For example, the upper edge clip 114 of the door 11 may be at least partially recessed to form a receiving groove 115 (e.g., Figure 7As shown, the junction box 24 is mounted in the receiving groove 115 by fasteners such as screws. Furthermore, the junction box 24 has a first opening 241 that opens towards the side edge of the door 11, and the second guide rod 23 extends into the first opening 241. For example, the junction box 24 may be generally elongated, and the first opening 241 is provided at one end near the hinge assembly 12. The junction box 24 has at least a second receiving cavity 242c for receiving the section of cable 3 extending onto the door 11. The first opening 241 directly or indirectly exposes the second receiving cavity 242c.

[0060] Further, refer to Figures 2 to 12 As the door 11 moves, the second guide rod 23 moves inward or outward relative to the junction box 24 within the first opening 241. As the door 11 rotates and / or translates relative to the housing 10 under the action of the hinge assembly 12, the first guide rod 22 rotates about the first hinge axis 222, and the second guide rod 23 rotates about the third hinge axis 233, sliding relative to the junction box 24 within the first opening 241. The first hinge axis 222 corresponds to the hinge point between the first end 22a of the first guide rod 22 and the cover 21, and the third hinge axis 233 corresponds to the hinge point between the third end 23a of the second guide rod 23 and the second end 22a of the first guide rod 22.

[0061] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 When the door 11 is in the closed position (closing the cabinet 10), the second guide rod 23 is entirely located within the junction box 24, with the third end 23a closer to the first opening 241 than the fourth end 23b. Furthermore, most of the first guide rod 22 also passes through the first opening 241 and is located within the junction box 24. For example, the area of ​​the first guide rod 22 near the first end 22a extends into the cover 21 and is received by the transition portion 25 of the cover 21; the remaining portion of the first guide rod 22 is contained within the junction box 24. Thus, when the door 11 closes the storage compartment 101, the structure of the top of the refrigeration appliance 1 is simplified, and the guide portion 2a is essentially covered by other components and not visible to the outside, resulting in a high overall aesthetic appeal for the refrigeration appliance 1.

[0062] refer to Figure 4 When door 11 is opened from the closed position to the first opening angle, as the relative position of door 11 and housing 10 changes, the second guide rod 23 moves inside the junction box 24 toward the first opening 241, that is, toward the outside of the junction box 24. The section of the first guide rod 22 extending beyond the junction box 24 from the first opening 241 gradually increases. The first opening angle can be, for example, 20 degrees.

[0063] refer to Figure 5When door 11 is opened to the second opening angle, as the relative position of door 11 and housing 10 continues to change, the second guide rod 23 moves outward relative to junction box 24 until it partially extends beyond the first opening 241. Most of the first guide rod 22 is exposed. The third end 23a of the second guide rod 23 is exposed, while the fourth end 23b remains inside junction box 24. The second opening angle can be, for example, 45 degrees.

[0064] refer to Figures 6 to 9 When door 11 is opened to the third opening angle, the second guide rod 23 moves further outward relative to the junction box 24, extending more of it beyond the first opening 241. The first guide rod 22 is exposed except for the portion located within the transition section 25. The section of the second guide rod 23 exposed outside the junction box 24 gradually increases. The third opening angle can be, for example, 60 degrees.

[0065] refer to Figure 10 As door 11 opens to a fourth opening angle, most of the second guide rod 23 extends beyond the first opening 241 and is located outside the junction box 24, with the fourth end 23b further approaching the first opening 241. The first guide rod 22 is exposed except for the portion located within the transition section 25. The fourth opening angle can be, for example, 90 degrees.

[0066] refer to Figure 12 As door 11 opens to its maximum opening angle, most of the second guide rod 23, except for the fourth end 23b, is exposed outside the junction box 24. The maximum opening angle can be, for example, 115 degrees.

[0067] When door 11 closes from any opening angle, the exposed portion of the second guide rod 23 moves along with door 11 towards the inside of junction box 24 through the first opening 241. The first guide rod 22 then re-enters junction box 24 from the first opening 241 until it returns to its original position. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The guide section 2a shown is mostly located inside the junction box 24.

[0068] Furthermore, when the door 11 is in the closed position, the cable 3 extends almost without any clearance along the internal channels of the first receiving cavity 211a, the first guide rod 22, and the second guide rod 23 to the second receiving cavity 242c. At this time, the second receiving cavity 242c is mainly used to accommodate the second guide rod 23 and most of the first guide rod 22. As the door 11 opens, the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 gradually move away from the junction box 24, and the cable 3 gradually generates clearance (i.e., redundant section 31). At this time, the second receiving cavity 242c is mainly used to accommodate the redundant section 31. The redundant section 31 can be the movable section of the cable 3. During the opening and closing of the door 11, the movable section of the cable 3 is stored in the upper clip 114 via the junction box 24.

[0069] Furthermore, the cable guiding mechanism 2, particularly the guiding part 2a, is disposed independently of the hinge assembly 12 in the refrigeration appliance 1. By disposing of the cable guiding mechanism 2 independently of the hinge assembly 12, the cable 3 is guided to extend smoothly between the housing 10 and the door 11, meeting the wiring requirements between the housing 10 and the door 11 of the embedded refrigeration appliance 1. The extension path of the cable 3 between the housing 10 and the door 11 is simple, reducing the bending load on the cable 3 and minimizing cable wear.

[0070] Furthermore, the cable guiding mechanism 2 corresponds to the portion on the door 11, namely the second guide rod 23 and the cable box 24, which directly cooperate with each other, simplifying the number of components included in the cable guiding mechanism 2. This helps reduce assembly complexity. It also helps reduce the space occupied on the door 11, freeing up more space for other components on the door 11. Fewer components are visible to the user when the door 11 is opened, improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0071] Furthermore, the cable guiding mechanism 2 extends from the top of the cabinet 10 to the hinge assembly 12, turns to the front of the cabinet 10, and further extends to the door 11. The cable 3, when extending through the cabinet 10, does not run from the front of the cabinet 10 but from the top, thus saving space in front of the cabinet 10 and minimizing the door-to-cabinet distance, meeting the design requirement that a smaller door-to-cabinet distance is better and facilitating embedded installation. Moreover, given a fixed depth of the refrigeration appliance 1, reducing the door-to-cabinet distance helps increase the volume of the refrigeration appliance 1. Furthermore, the cover 21 does not occupy the insulation layer of the cabinet 10; that is, the cover 21 avoids the insulation space 116 between the inner liner 101a and the top surface 10c, thus not affecting the insulation and condensation effect of the cabinet 10.

[0072] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 12 As the door 11 opens, the second guide rod 23 moves outward relative to the junction box 24 within the first opening 241. (Reference) Figures 12 to 2 As the door 11 closes, the second guide rod 23 moves inward relative to the junction box 24 within the first opening 241. Since the first opening 241 is located on the side of the junction box 24, the second guide rod 23 and the junction box 24 can maintain relative movement in a horizontal direction during the opening and closing of the door 11. This results in fewer bends in the cable 3 as it extends between the second guide rod 23 and the junction box 24, improving the smoothness of the cable 3's movement as the door 11 opens and closes.

[0073] In a specific implementation, refer to Figures 1 to 15The cover 21 may include a first main body 211 located on the top of the enclosure 10, the first main body 211 having a first receiving cavity 211a for accommodating the cable 3. For example, the first main body 211 may be a hollow strip and attached to the top surface 10c of the enclosure 10 near the front surface 10a. By attaching the first main body 211, which serves to conceal the cable, to the top of the enclosure 10, the cover 21 does not occupy the insulation layer of the enclosure 10 and does not affect the insulation and condensation effect of the enclosure 10.

[0074] The first main body portion 211 protrudes from the top of the housing 10 in the z-direction and is disposed near the front side of the housing 10. A control box 4 may be disposed near the rear side of the top of the housing 10, and the control box 4 may also protrude from the top surface 10c in the z-direction. By covering the control box 4 with the cover 21, especially the first main body portion 211, the appearance of the front of the refrigeration appliance 1 can be further improved. In some embodiments, the first main body portion 211 may extend upwards approximately 7 to 13 millimeters above the top surface 10c of the housing 10. For example, the first main body portion 211 may extend 10 millimeters above the top of the housing 10.

[0075] Furthermore, the cover 21 may also include a cover portion 212 that at least partially covers the front surface 10a and / or side surface 10b of the housing 10. For example, the first main body portion 211 and the front surface 10a may be flush, and the cover portion 212 may extend downward from the first main body portion 211 to cover at least a portion of the front surface 10a. When the door 11 is opened, the exterior surface of the housing 10 facing the user is formed by the cover portion 212 and the front surface 10a. This improves the appearance and conceals the gap between the first main body portion 211 and the housing 10. In practical applications, the cover portion 212 may also completely cover the front surface 10a to further alleviate the sense of discontinuity on the front of the housing 10. For example, see reference... Figure 14 The first main body 211 can extend slightly beyond the side surface 10b in the x direction and extend downward to form a cover 212. The cover 212 covers at least a portion of the left and right sides of the housing 10, which helps to improve the visual appearance of the side of the housing 10 and conceals the installation gap between the first main body 211 and the side surface 10b.

[0076] In some embodiments, reference Figure 7 , Figure 11 , Figures 16 to 18The cover 21 may include a first plate portion 213 located on the front surface 10a of the housing 10. The first plate portion 213 may be a thin plate with a small thickness in the y-direction and a dimension in the x-direction that is significantly larger than its dimension in the z-direction. For example, the first plate portion 213 extends along the x-direction to both sides of the housing 10, its dimension in the z-direction is approximately twice the height of the hinge assembly 12, and its dimension in the y-direction is almost negligible. The inner liner 101a and the outer shell 105 of the housing 10, folded at the front, together form the front surface 10a of the housing 10, and the first plate portion 213 covers at least a portion of the front surface 10a. For example, the first plate portion 213 may be located in front of the flange formed by the outer shell 105 and cover at least a portion of the flange along the z-direction. In some embodiments, in the z-direction, the lower edge of the first plate portion 213 may be close to the mounting position of the hinge assembly 12 on the housing 10. In one variation, the lower edge of the first plate 213 may extend downwards to be flush with the seam of the flanges of the inner liner 101a and the outer shell 105, thereby reducing the number of seams on the front of the box 10.

[0077] Furthermore, the upper edge of the first plate portion 213 extends beyond the top of the housing 10 in the z-direction and folds back to form a first receiving cavity 211a. In other words, the portion of the first plate portion 213 covering the front surface 10a is adapted to form a cover portion 212, and the portion of the first plate portion 213 located on the top surface 10c is adapted to form a first main body portion 211. Thus, the cover portion 212 and the first main body portion 211 are an integrated structure, both formed integrally by the first plate portion 213, which helps to improve structural strength and reduce the number of parts. Furthermore, there is no seam between the first main body portion 211 and the cover portion 212, resulting in a high aesthetic appeal of the front of the housing 10.

[0078] In some embodiments, the cover 21 extends along the x-direction to both sides of the housing 10. For example, the two ends of the cover 21 along the x-direction are flush with the left and right side surfaces 10b of the housing 10. Another example is that the two ends of the cover 21 along the x-direction slightly extend outward beyond the side surfaces 10b of the housing, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 13 As shown, the front structure of the box 10 is simple and aesthetically pleasing, without excessive seams.

[0079] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 6 , Figures 9 to 18 The cover 21 can be fixed to the top of the housing 10 via the fixing part 217. Along the y-direction, the fixing part 217 is located behind and concealed by the first main body 211. The fixing part 217 may have a through hole for the fastener 217a to pass through. For example, the fastener 217a can be a screw, which passes through the fixing part 217 to fix the fixing part 217 to the top of the housing 10.

[0080] Furthermore, in the z-direction, the fixing part 217 is lower than the first main body part 211. As a result, the fixing structure of the cover 21 is hidden behind the first main body part 211, resulting in a high aesthetic appeal of the front of the housing 10.

[0081] Furthermore, the fixing part 217 may include a fixing surface for contacting the top surface 10c of the housing 10, and vertical ribs located on opposite sides of the fixing surface along the x-direction. The further away from the first main body part 211, the smaller the height of the vertical ribs in the z-direction, which facilitates demolding and the gradually narrowing design also improves the aesthetic appearance.

[0082] In some embodiments, the opening on the fixing part 217 can be an oblong hole, with the long side of the oblong hole parallel to the x-direction. The size of the oblong hole is slightly larger than the size of the fixing member 217a, which facilitates assembly. The oblong hole also provides tolerance, ensuring that the cover 21 can be reliably installed into the housing 10 even with slight manufacturing or dimensional tolerances.

[0083] In some embodiments, reference Figures 16 to 18 , Figure 21 and Figure 22 The cover 21 may be provided with a positioning part 218, and the housing 10 may be provided with a mating part 102. The positioning part 218 is used to mate with the mating part 102 to position the relative position of the cover 21 and the housing 10. For example, the positioning part 218 may include a guide positioning post protruding rearward from the side of the cover 212 toward the front surface 10a, and the mating part 102 may include a through hole opened on the forward flange of the outer shell 105, the through hole being able to connect to the heat insulation space 116. During assembly, the cover 21 moves closer to the housing 10 from the front, and the guide positioning post extends into the through hole to complete the positioning of the cover 21 and the housing 10. The guide positioning post and the opening on the housing 10 are matched for positioning, which facilitates installation. This helps to improve installation accuracy.

[0084] Furthermore, the end of the guide positioning post can be provided with a hook-shaped part. As the guide positioning post extends into the through hole, the hook-shaped part locks the outer casing 105 from the rear, and the forward-facing flange of the outer casing 105 is clamped between the cover 212 and the hook-shaped part. This prevents the cover 21 from unexpectedly detaching from the housing 10 in the y-direction.

[0085] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 11 The first main body 211 and the top surface 10c of the box 10 together form the first receiving cavity 211a. Figure 16 and Figure 17The first main body 211 can be opened downwards to expose the first receiving cavity 211a. As the cover 21 is installed on the top of the cabinet 10, the first main body 211 and the top surface 10c cooperate to close the first receiving cavity 211a. By reusing the top surface 10c of the cabinet 10 to define at least a portion of the boundary of the first receiving cavity 211a, the height of the cover 21 can be reduced, especially the degree to which the first main body 211 protrudes upwards from the top surface 10c, to accommodate the smaller gap between the cabinet 10 and the top wall of the cabinet during recessed installation.

[0086] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 When door 11 is in the closed position, the second guide rod 23 is located inside junction box 24, and the first guide rod 22 is partially located inside junction box 24. (Comparison) Figure 2 and Figure 12 When door 11 is opened to its maximum opening angle, at least the fourth end 23b is located inside junction box 24. That is, throughout the entire opening and closing process of door 11, at least the fourth end 23b remains within junction box 24 without leaving the first opening 241. Therefore, at least a portion of the second guide rod 23 is always located within junction box 24, ensuring that when door 11 is closed, the second guide rod 23 and the first guide rod 22 can smoothly enter junction box 24, guiding the cable 3 to extend smoothly.

[0087] In one variation, a guide rail or other guiding structure can be provided at the first opening 241. When the door 11 is opened to its maximum opening angle, the second guide rod 23 can also completely leave the junction box 24. When the door 11 is closed, the fourth end 23b smoothly enters the junction box 24 from the first opening 241 under the guidance of the guide rail. As a result, the length of the guide part 2a can be reduced, which is beneficial for miniaturization design.

[0088] In one specific implementation, during the opening process of the door 11 from the closed position, the cable guiding mechanism 2 may include at least one of the following states: closed state, in which at least a portion of the extension directions of the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 are parallel; intermediate state, in which the extension direction of the second guide rod 23 is parallel to the extension direction of the cable box 24, and the extension directions of the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 have a non-zero angle; and fully open state, in which the extension direction of the first guide rod 22 is parallel to the depth direction of the housing 10, and the extension directions of the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 have a non-zero angle.

[0089] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 When the door 11 is in the closed position, the cable guiding mechanism 2 can be in the closed state, that is, the part of the first guide rod 22 located inside the cable box 24 extends parallel to the second guide rod 23.

[0090] As door 11 opens, the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 rotate around their respective hinge axes, and their extension directions are no longer parallel, placing the cable guiding mechanism 2 in an intermediate state. (Reference) Figures 4 to 6 Before the door 11 is opened to 90 degrees, most of the structure of the second guide rod 23 is located inside the junction box 24. Constrained by the dimensions of the second receiving cavity 242c along the thickness direction of the door 11, the extension direction of the second guide rod 23 is substantially parallel to the extension direction of the junction box 24, i.e., parallel to the width direction of the door 11. During the process of the door 11 opening from the closed position to 90 degrees, the angle between the extension direction of the first guide rod 22 and the x-direction is smaller than the angle between the extension direction of the second guide rod 23 and the x-direction.

[0091] As door 11 opens to 90 degrees, (reference) Figure 10 The cable guiding mechanism 2 returns to a state similar to a closed door, meaning that the extension direction of the exposed section of the first guide rod 22 is substantially parallel to the extension direction of the junction box 24. At this time, the second guide rod 23 also extends substantially parallel to the junction box 24. However, both ends of the second guide rod 23 are actually movable ends. Therefore, in practical applications, the extension directions of the second guide rod 23 and the first guide rod 22 may not be strictly parallel. The deviation in this extension direction is almost negligible or within a tolerable range.

[0092] refer to Figure 12 As the door 11 continues to open from 90 degrees to its maximum opening angle, the first guide rod 22 can be held in a position extending along the y-direction, while the second guide rod 23 continues to move around the third hinge axis 233 as the door 11 moves. During this period, the cable guiding mechanism 2 is in its maximum open state, i.e., the first guide rod 22 is parallel to the y-direction, and the second guide rod 23 tends to be parallel to the extension direction of the cable box 24. The included angle between the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 can be an obtuse angle less than 180 degrees.

[0093] Therefore, the hinged first guide rod 22 and second guide rod 23 can rotate relative to each other in a plane perpendicular to the z-direction to accommodate the relative position of the door 11 and the housing 10 at different opening angles. During the opening and closing of the door 11, the cable 3 can maintain a basically straight extension on the door 11, resulting in low bending load and improved cable 3 lifespan. Furthermore, in the fully open state, the first guide rod 22 is not parallel to the second guide rod 23 but remains parallel to the y-direction to prevent gaps at the hinge point between the first guide rod 22 and the housing 10 (such as...). Figure 8 The gap between the first end 22a and the transition part 25 is too large, which affects the aesthetics when the door 11 is opened.

[0094] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figure 15 In a plane perpendicular to the z-direction, the size of the first opening 241 can be larger than the size of the hinge point (i.e., the third hinge axis 233) between the second guide rod 23 and the first guide rod 22. In other words, the second guide rod 23 has a certain amount of movement space in the thickness direction of the door 11, in addition to moving along the extension direction of the junction box 24 at the first opening 241. Thus, sufficient rotation space is provided for the second guide rod 23 during the opening and closing of the door 11, ensuring that the second guide rod 23 can move inward or outward relative to the junction box 24 within the first opening 241 without interference.

[0095] In some embodiments, when the cable guiding mechanism 2 switches from the closed state to the intermediate state, the first guide rod 22 is not completely disengaged from the cable box 24. (See reference) Figures 2 to 4 When door 11 is opened to a small angle, cable guiding mechanism 2 has just switched from the closed state to the intermediate state. At this time, the projection of the first guide rod 22 and the cable box 24 along the z-direction overlaps, and the second guide rod 23 is completely hidden inside the cable box 24. As a result, fewer parts are exposed when door 11 is opened at a small angle, resulting in a simpler and more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0096] In some embodiments, during the period when the cable guiding mechanism 2 is in its maximum open state, the first guide rod 22 remains stationary, and the second guide rod 23 moves with the movement of the door 11. The first guide rod 22 rotates as the door 11 opens. Figure 10 After reaching the position parallel to the y-direction, even if the door 11 continues to open, the first guide rod 22 will no longer rotate synchronously, preventing excessive gaps at the hinge between the first guide rod 22 and the cover 21 from affecting the aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, while the first guide rod 22 remains stationary, the second guide rod 23 rotates relative to the first guide rod 22 as the door 11 continues to open, ensuring reliable guidance of the cable 3 throughout the entire opening process of the door 11.

[0097] Specifically, the cover 21 may be provided with a first stop 214 to restrict the first guide rod 22 from continuing to move with the door 11 after the door 11 has opened to 90°. For example, the cover 21 may include a transition portion 25 located at the end of the first main body portion 211 along the x-direction, the transition portion 25 having a forward-facing opening 251 to receive the first end 22a. The outer wall of the transition portion 25 along the x-direction is adapted to form the first stop 214. After the first guide rod 22 rotates about the first hinge axis 222 to the position shown in 10, it is stopped by the first stop 214 and held in the current position, no longer rotating as the door 11 continues to open.

[0098] By limiting the maximum angle at which the first guide rod 22 opens with the door 11, the gap at the hinge between the first end 22a and the cover 21 is prevented from being too large and affecting the aesthetics.

[0099] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 9 , Figures 18 to 20 The first guide rod 22 can be a hollow plastic part with a long, narrow body and an arc-shaped bend at one end near the first end 22a. Both the first end 22a and the second end 22b have openings on opposite sides to form an inlet and an outlet, respectively. The first end 22a has an arc-shaped opening to receive the cable 3 extending from the cover 21. Furthermore, along the z-direction, both sides of the first end 22a have first posts 223 for forming the first hinge shaft 222. Figures 15 to 17 The cover 21 has a corresponding first hole 215 to receive the first post 223. The first post 223 can be inserted into the corresponding first hole 215 to form a first hinge shaft 222, so that the first end 22a can be rotatably connected with the cover 21.

[0100] The second end 22b has second posts 225 on both sides along the z-direction for forming the third hinge shaft 233. The third end 23a has a corresponding second hole 232. The second posts 225 can extend into the corresponding second holes 232 to form the third hinge shaft 233, so that the second end 22b and the third end 23a are rotatably connected.

[0101] Further, refer to Figure 10 and Figure 19 The second end 22b may be provided with a second stop 221 to limit the minimum included angle between the extension directions of the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23. The second end 22b may be designed with a notch in the region between the second post 225 and the end point. The notch is flared, and the opening widens as it moves away from the second post 225. The edge of the notch is suitable for forming the second stop 221. A mating part 234 is provided inside the second guide rod 23 near the third end 23a to cooperate with the second stop 221 to limit the rotation range of the second guide rod 23 and the first guide rod 22 about the third hinge axis 233. For example, see reference... Figure 19 The inner wall of the second guide rod 23 protrudes towards the hollow area, forming a mating part 234 with a sharp corner facing the third end 23a. During the opening of the door 11, the range of rotation of the second guide rod 23 relative to the first guide rod 22 around the third hinge axis 233, i.e., the angle between the extending directions of the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23, is constrained by the notch and the protruding edge closer to the front panel 111. During the closing of the door 11, the range of rotation of the second guide rod 23 relative to the first guide rod 22 around the third hinge axis 233, i.e., the angle between the extending directions of the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23, is constrained by the notch and the protruding edge closer to the rear wall 112.

[0102] If the second guide rod 23 and the first guide rod 22 are bent too much relative to each other (i.e., the angle between their extension directions is too small), the cable 3 contained therein may be excessively bent or even broken. Therefore, the second stop 221 limits the degree of mutual rotation of the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 to protect the cable 3.

[0103] In some embodiments, reference Figure 19 and Figure 20 The first end 22a may also have two first rings 224 fitted onto the first post 223. During rotation of the first end 22a relative to the cover 21, the first rings 224 contact the cover 21. The first rings 224 can act as washers, optimizing the large-area surface-to-surface contact between the first end 22a and the cover 21 during rotation around the first hinge axis 222 into a small-area surface-to-surface contact between the first rings 224 and the cover 21. If the size of the first rings 224 is small enough, the contact area between the first rings 224 and the cover 21 can also be considered as a line-to-surface contact. Compared to the entire surface of the first end 22a contacting the cover 21, the contact area between the first rings 224 and the cover 21 is significantly reduced, reducing friction during rotation and improving rotational smoothness.

[0104] Furthermore, the side of the first post 223 facing the first end 22a is chamfered to facilitate guidance and installation. Similarly, the side of the first ring 224 facing the first end 22a can also be cut to form a guide surface to facilitate the connection and installation of the first end 22a and the cover 21.

[0105] Furthermore, the side of the second column 225 facing the second end 22b is also chamfered to facilitate guidance and installation.

[0106] In some embodiments, the upper first hole 215 along the z-direction of the two first holes 215 can be an oblong hole, and the lower first hole 215 along the z-direction of the two first holes 215 can be a round hole. Furthermore, the long side of the oblong hole is parallel to the y-direction. Designing the first hole 215 as an oblong hole allows for better adaptation to possible door sagging. When the door 11 sagging occurs, the sagging door 11 may press against the second guide rod 23, causing the second end 22b of the first guide rod 22 to deform downwards relative to the first end 22a. The oblong hole provides a buffer space for the deformation of the first guide rod 22, preventing breakage at the first end 22a.

[0107] In some embodiments, reference Figure 18 The wall of the cover 21 with the first hole 215 can be provided with a guide mechanism 216 to guide the corresponding first column 223 into the corresponding first hole 215.

[0108] Furthermore, the upper guide mechanism 216 along the z-direction of the two guide mechanisms 216 is a through groove 216a disposed on both sides of the corresponding first hole 215. The upper wall of the cover 21 is cut to form the guide mechanism 216, which helps to reduce the resistance to insertion of the first guide rod 22 and facilitates assembly.

[0109] Furthermore, of the two guiding mechanisms 216, the lower guiding mechanism 216 along the z-direction is a guide groove 216b that connects to the corresponding first hole 215. The guide groove 216b extends outward from the first hole 215 along the y-direction, and the further away from the first hole 215, the wider the guide groove 216b is in the x-direction.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first guide rod 22 may be in the shape of a figure 7, with the bend of the figure 7 forming a first end 22a and the end of the long side of the figure 7 forming a second end 22b. During the opening and closing of the door 11, the larger first end 22a remains within the transition portion 25 and rotates relative to the transition portion 25. The bend of the figure 7-shaped first guide rod 22 may form a bending area with a large radius of curvature, allowing the cable 3 to extend from the cover 21 to the first guide rod 22 with a smaller bending load.

[0111] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 2 The first hinge axis 222 of the first end 22a and the cover 21 can be positioned close to the second hinge axis 121. The second hinge axis 121 is the hinge axis of the hinge assembly 12 closest to the housing 10. For a fixed-axis hinge, the hinge assembly 12 has only a single hinge axis, namely the second hinge axis 121. For a variable-axis hinge, the hinge assembly 12 includes multiple hinge axes, with the second hinge axis 121 being the one closest to the housing 10. By positioning the first hinge axis 222 and the second hinge axis 121 close together, the rotation trajectory of the first guide rod 22 about the first hinge axis 222 is close to the rotation trajectory of the door 11 about the second hinge axis 121, ensuring that the first guide rod 22 can move synchronously with the door 11. For example, in a plane perpendicular to the z-direction, the distance between the first hinge axis 222 and the second hinge axis 121 can be taken as [10, 20] mm.

[0112] Furthermore, the first hinge axis 222 is closer to the housing 10 than the second hinge axis 121. In the y-direction, the distance from the first hinge axis 222 to the front surface 10a of the housing 10 is less than the distance from the second hinge axis 121 to the front surface 10a. Furthermore, in the x-direction, the second hinge axis 121 is located outside the first hinge axis 222. That is, the second hinge axis 121 is closer to the side surface 10b than the first hinge axis 222. Figure 2 From the perspective of the first hinge axis 222, it is located to the upper left of the second hinge axis 121.

[0113] Furthermore, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 10 The cable 3 extending from the cover 21 extends into the first guide rod 23 via the outside of the first hinge shaft 222. The outside of the first hinge shaft 222 refers to the side of the first hinge shaft 222 near the side surface 10b.

[0114] This allows for more turning area for cable 3, enabling cable 3 extending from housing 10 to pass around the first hinge shaft 222 more smoothly and with a larger radius of curvature before entering the first guide rod 22, thus reducing the bending load on cable 3.

[0115] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 8 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 18 to 20 In the z-direction, the upper surface 22aa of the first end 22a may be higher than the upper surface 22ba of the second end 22b. The upper surface 22aa of the first end 22a refers to the portion of the upper surface of the first guide rod 22 near the first end 22a, and the upper surface 22ba of the second end 22b refers to the portion of the upper surface of the first guide rod 22 near the second end 22b. Specifically, of the two opposing surfaces of the first guide rod 22 along the z-direction, the lower surface is planar, and the upper surface is stepped. In some embodiments, the upper surface 22aa of the first end 22a and the upper surface 22ba of the second end 22b may not be directly adjacent; there may be a slope transition between them. In a variation, the upper surface 22aa of the first end 22a and the upper surface 22ba of the second end 22b may also be directly adjacent.

[0116] Furthermore, the upper surface 22ba of the second end 22b is flush with the upper surface of the second guide rod 23. That is, the first end 22a is higher than the second end 22b and the second guide rod 23. The cover plate 244 of the junction box 24 may not be lower than the upper surface 22ba of the first end 22a. For example, the cover plate 244 may be flush with the upper surface of the cover 21.

[0117] The upper surface of the first guide rod 22 has a height difference, and the height of the upper surface gradually decreases from the first guide rod 22 to the second guide rod 23 until the upper surface of the second guide rod 23 is lower than the inner wall of the junction box 24. There is a non-zero gap (denoted as the first gap G1) between the upper surface of the second guide rod 23 and the inner wall of the junction box 24. Specifically, the inner wall of the junction box 24 can be the wall of the cover plate 244 facing the second receiving cavity 242c.

[0118] The first gap G1 provides space for the door 11 to sink. Specifically, due to installation tolerances or heavy door loads, the door 11 of the refrigeration appliance 1 may sink to a certain extent. The first gap G1 between the second guide rod 23 and the junction box 24 provides space for the door to sink. Therefore, even if the door 11 sinks, the junction box 24 will not excessively press down on the second guide rod 23. This prevents the second guide rod 23 from breaking and also ensures that the hinge between the second guide rod 23 and the first guide rod 22 is not subjected to gravitational force, greatly extending the service life of the cable guiding mechanism 2.

[0119] In a specific implementation, refer to Figures 2 to 10 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 The second guide rod 23 can be a long, hollow plastic piece. The opposite sides of the third end 23a and the fourth end 23b are both open to form the inlet and outlet of the cable, respectively. The third end 23a is arc-shaped to ensure smooth rotation relative to the second end 22b around the third hinge axis 233. The fourth end 23b can be straight.

[0120] Furthermore, the wall at the third end 23a, where the second hole 232 is located, may have a guide groove 235 on its opposite side. The guide groove 235 connects to the second hole 232, and the second post 225 enters or exits the second hole 232 via the guide groove 235. The guide groove 235 may be funnel-shaped to guide the second guide rod 23 and the first guide rod 22 to be hinged or de-hinged, facilitating assembly operations.

[0121] In some embodiments, the second guide rod 23 is provided with a rib 231 extending along its length. Specifically, each outer surface of the second guide rod 23 is provided with at least one rib 231. The rib 231 may be an elongated rib arranged along the extension direction of the second guide rod 23. During movement of the second guide rod 23 relative to the junction box 24, the rib 231 contacts the junction box 24. This reduces the frictional contact area during movement and improves the smoothness of sliding.

[0122] In a specific implementation, refer to Figures 7 to 10 , Figures 13 to 15 , Figure 21Along the z-direction, the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 can be located above the hinge assembly 12. That is, the hinge assembly 12 and the guide part 2a are arranged side by side along the z-direction. The projection of the guide part 2a onto the door 11 along the z-direction and the projection of the hinge assembly 12 onto the door 11 along the z-direction at least partially overlap. The cable guiding mechanism 2 is set independently of the hinge assembly 12, which is suitable for embedded refrigeration appliances 1, and can realize the wiring between the cabinet 10 and the door 11 without utilizing the internal space of the hinge assembly 12. Furthermore, when the door 11 is opened, the first guide rod 22 and the second guide rod 23 are mostly covered by the hinge assembly 12 below, reducing the number of exposed parts visible to the user and improving the aesthetics.

[0123] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 , Figures 13 to 15 , Figure 18 The upper clip 114 can be partially recessed to form a receiving groove 115, which is at least used to accommodate the junction box 24. The junction box 24 is installed using the top space of the door 11, so that the cable 3 extending from the top of the housing 10 can reach the junction box 24 at the top of the door 11 through a shorter path.

[0124] Furthermore, along the width direction of the door 11, the extension length of the receiving groove 115 can be greater than half the width of the door 11. For example, the receiving groove 115 can extend from the side edge of the door 11 near the hinge assembly 12 beyond the centerline of the door 11 along the width direction, so as to make full use of the top space of the door 11 to install the junction box 24. The cable 3 has a long extendable space at the top of the door 11 to facilitate electrical connection to electrical components installed at various locations on the door 11. Furthermore, the junction box 24 occupies more than half of the width dimension of the door 11, and the gap on the user's visible side after the door 11 is opened is offset from the user's visual center, reducing the sense of spatial division and improving aesthetics.

[0125] Furthermore, the receiving groove 115 can extend along the width direction of the door 11 to the side edge of the hinge assembly 12 near the door 11. One end of the hinge assembly 12 is fixed to the housing 10, and the other end is installed in the receiving groove 115. The portion of the hinge assembly 12 located in the receiving groove 115 is located below the guide portion 2a.

[0126] In a specific implementation, refer to Figures 7 to 9 , Figure 13 and Figure 18The junction box 24 may include a second main body 242 disposed on the upper latch 114 of the door 11. For example, the second main body 242 may be fixed to the receiving groove 115 by screws or the like. The second main body 242 is hollow and elongated, and has a fifth end 242a and a sixth end 242b opposite to each other along its length. The fifth end 242a is closer to the hinge assembly 12 than the sixth end 242b. The second main body 242 has at least a second receiving cavity 242c.

[0127] Furthermore, the junction box 24 may also include an extension 243 extending outward from the fifth end 242a. For example, the extension 243 extends from the fifth end 242a in a direction away from the sixth end 242b. A first opening 241 is formed on the side of the extension 243 opposite to the fifth end 242a. The extension 243 is hollow and communicates with the second receiving cavity 242c. The guide portion 2a moves relative to the extension 243 through the first opening 241 to enter or exit the second receiving cavity 242c.

[0128] As the door 11 moves, the first guide rod 22 can enter or exit the extension 243 through the first opening 241, and the second guide rod 23 can move inward or outward relative to the extension 243 within the first opening 241. The extension 243 provides guiding space, guiding the guide part 2a smoothly inward or outward relative to the junction box 24 within the first opening 241. The extension 243 serves to connect the first opening 241 and the second receiving cavity 242c. When the door 11 is in the closed position, the section of the guide part 2a within the junction box 24 is mostly located within the extension 243, with a small portion located within the second receiving cavity 242c. When the door 11 is opened to a small angle, such as to the second opening angle, the guide part 2a has essentially left the second receiving cavity 242c, and at this point, the section of the guide part 2a within the junction box 24 is mostly within the extension 243. Subsequently, as the door 11 opens further, the guide part 2a gradually moves away from the extension 243.

[0129] In some embodiments, a non-zero gap (denoted as a second gap G2) may exist between the extension 243 and the upper retainer 114. Specifically, the height of the extension 243 along the z-direction is less than the height of the second main body 242 along the z-direction. Further, the upper surface of the extension 243 is flush with the upper surface of the second main body 242. Correspondingly, the lower surface of the extension 243 is higher than the lower surface of the second main body 242, and a second gap G2 is formed between the lower surface of the extension 243 and the receiving groove 115.

[0130] Furthermore, the portion of the hinge assembly 12 located on the door 11 is accommodated within the second gap G2. That is, the hinge assembly 12 is located between the upper clip 114 and the extension 243. The second gap G2 provides installation space for the hinge assembly 12, facilitating assembly. The portions of the hinge assembly 12 and the cable guide mechanism 2 on the door 11 overlap vertically along the z-direction, minimizing space occupation in the plane perpendicular to the z-direction. This results in fewer visible components when the door 11 is open, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

[0131] In some embodiments, along the x-direction, the fifth end 242a and the sixth end 242b may be located on either side of the centerline of the door 11. The centerline of the door 11 is defined as the line that bisects the door 11 equally in the width direction. In other words, the second main body portion 242 extends across the centerline of the door 11 at least via the upper latch 114. The junction box 24 occupies more than half the width of the door 11, and the gap visible to the user when the door 11 is open is located near the side edge 113, thus offsetting from the user's visual center, reducing the sense of spatial discontinuity, and improving aesthetics.

[0132] Furthermore, the sixth end 242b is closer to the side edge 113 of the door 11 parallel to the z-direction than the fifth end 242a. For example, there may be a first distance between the fifth end 242a and the side edge 113 of the door 11 near the hinge assembly 12, and a second distance between the sixth end 242b and the side edge 113 of the door 11 away from the hinge assembly 12, wherein the first distance may be slightly greater than the second distance. Thus, sufficient space is reserved near the hinge assembly 12 for installing the hinge assembly 12.

[0133] In some embodiments, the second receiving cavity 242c can be used to receive a redundant section 31 of the cable 3, the redundant section 31 extending and bending in the z-direction within the second receiving cavity 242c. The redundant section 31 extending and bending in the z-direction within the second receiving cavity 242c is better suited for ultra-thin doors, and the cable box 24 guides the cable 3 to make vertical turns to meet the turning radius of the cable 3.

[0134] When door 11 is closed, redundant section 31 extends beyond junction box 24, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown. When door 11 is opened, redundant section 31 is guided and stored in cable box 24 by cable guiding mechanism 2, as shown. Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown. Furthermore, when the door 11 is opened, the redundant section 31 is accommodated in a second receiving cavity 242c independent of the extension section 243, and is not in the same area as the second guide rod 23 received in the extension section 243, thus avoiding wire harness compression.

[0135] In some embodiments, the second body portion 242 may further have a third receiving cavity 242d for receiving other components on the door 11. The third receiving cavity 242d and the second receiving cavity 242c may spatially separate the second body portion 242 along the width direction of the door 11. Along the extension direction of the wire box 24, the second receiving cavity 242c is located between the extension 243 and the third receiving cavity 242d.

[0136] The third receiving cavity 242d can be used to house a magnet, which can be used to sense the opening and closing status of the door 11. The third receiving cavity 242d can also be used to house electrical components on the door 11, or to provide an electrical connection channel to electrical components on the door 11.

[0137] In some embodiments, a first wire 32 may be pre-embedded in the heat-insulating space 116 within the housing 10, such as... Figure 22 As shown. The first wire 32 has a first connector 32a and a third connector 32b at both ends along its extension direction. The third connector 32b is coupled to the control box 4 located on the top of the housing 10. The first connector 32a is plugged into the second connector 33a of the second wire 33. The second wire 33 is the aforementioned cable 3 extending between the housing 10 and the door 11 along the cable guide mechanism 2. Furthermore, the fourth connector 33b of the second wire 33 is fixed inside the junction box 24. The connector of the third wire (not shown) embedded in the heat insulation space 116 of the door 11 can pass through the upper clip 114 and extend into the junction box 24 to be plugged into the fourth connector 33b.

[0138] The fourth connector 33b can be fixed at the junction of the third receiving cavity 242d and the second receiving cavity 242c.

[0139] The electrical components on door 11 may include a heating wire disposed on a flap, which is located on the side edge 113 of one of the first door 11a and the second door 11b facing the other. The heating wire draws power from the control box 4 via a third wire, a second wire 33 and a first wire 32 to heat the door when the first door 11a and the second door 11b are closed, thereby preventing condensation.

[0140] The electrical components on door 11 may also include lighting components disposed on the lower side. The lighting components obtain power from control box 4 via a third wire, a second wire 33 and a first wire 32 to provide illumination.

[0141] The electrical components on door 11 may also include a display and / or input unit disposed on the front panel 111. The display and / or input unit obtains power and control signals from the control box 4 via a third line, a second line 33 and a first line 32 to present information to the user and to feed back the user-inputted information to the control box 4.

[0142] It should be noted that the first wire 32, the second wire 33, and the third wire are essentially all cables 3. In this embodiment, the names are distinguished only based on the different installation positions of each cable 3 within the refrigeration appliance 1 and the different components they are coupled to. In practical applications, any two adjacent segments of the first wire 32, the second wire 33, and the third wire, or the first wire 32, the second wire 33, and the third wire, can be a single continuous and complete cable 3.

[0143] In some embodiments, the second receiving cavity 242c and the third receiving cavity 242d can be opened upwards, and the cover plate 244 is detachably connected to the second main body 242 to open or close the second receiving cavity 242c and the third receiving cavity 242d. For example, the cover plate 244 can be removed to expose the third receiving cavity 242d, a magnet can be inserted into it, and then the cover plate 244 can be closed again. As another example, the cover plate 244 can be removed to expose the third receiving cavity 242d and the second receiving cavity 242c for operations such as fixing the fourth connector 33b, inserting or removing the fourth connector 33b and the connector of the third wire.

[0144] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 18 The housing 10 may have a cable outlet 103 in the middle portion along the x-direction, and the cable outlet 103 is open at least upwards. For example, there are two cable outlets 103, symmetrically arranged about the left and right sides of the center line of the housing 10. The cover 21 covers the cable outlets 103. For example, combined with Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 13 The cover 21 can extend rearward to form an extension section 219 on the rear side of the first main body 211, and the extension section 219 covers the cable outlet 103 from above. In some embodiments, the number of fixing parts 217 is two and they are arranged near the two ends of the first main body 211 in the x direction, and the extension section 219 can be located between the two fixing parts 217 and in the middle part of the first main body 211.

[0145] Furthermore, cable 3 extends out of the housing 10 from the outlet 103 and enters the first receiving cavity 211a. By exiting from the middle portion of the housing 10, the height occupied by the top of the housing 10 can be reduced, increasing the internal volume of the housing 10. In some embodiments, the length of cable 3 extending along the front surface 10a of the housing 10 can be less than the length of cable 3 extending along the top of the housing 10. (See reference...) Figure 18 and Figure 21After the second cable 33 extends out of the housing 10 from the outlet 103, it extends almost directly upward to the top of the cable body 10, and then extends along the top surface 10c within the second receiving cavity 211a to above the hinge assembly 12. The cable 3 extending from inside the housing 10 extends a short distance or almost directly upward to the top of the housing 10 on the front side of the housing 10, which minimizes its impact on the space in front of the housing 10 and helps to reduce the door-to-door spacing.

[0146] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 18 The housing 10 may also include a recessed cable concealment groove 104, which opens toward the front surface 10a of the housing 10. For example, there are two cable concealment grooves 104, arranged symmetrically about the centerline of the housing 10. A cover 21 covers the cable concealment groove 104. For example, a cover plate 212 closes the cable concealment groove 104 from the front. The cable concealment groove 104 can be used to accommodate the connector of the cable 3. For example, the cable concealment groove 104 can accommodate the first connector 32a of the first cable 32. As another example, the cable concealment groove 104 can accommodate the second connector 33a of the second cable 33.

[0147] Furthermore, the cable outlet 103 is connected to the cable concealment groove 104. The cable 3 extends upward from the inside of the enclosure 10 through the cable concealment groove 104 from the cable outlet 103 to the top of the enclosure 10 and enters the first receiving cavity 211a. The first cable 32 exits the enclosure 10 from the heat insulation space 116, and the first connector 32a is housed in the cable concealment groove 104. The second connector 33a of the second cable 33 is inserted into the first connector 32a in the cable concealment groove 104, and the remaining part of the second cable 33 enters the first receiving cavity 211a from the cable outlet 103. The connectors of the cables on the enclosure side (e.g., the first connector 32a) are concealed in the cable concealment groove 104 when the enclosure 10 is foamed, and are then inserted into the cable 3 on the door side later. The cable concealment groove 104 is designed to be compatible with the traditional front-facing cable outlet method of the enclosure 10, and also reduces the space occupied in front of the enclosure 10 by cooperating with the upward-facing cable outlet 103.

[0148] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 22 and Figure 23 The refrigeration appliance 1 may also include a pre-embedded box 5 disposed in the housing 10. The pre-embedded box 5 may be disposed in the housing 10 during the foaming stage. The wall of the pre-embedded box 5 is adapted to form at least a portion of the boundary of the insulation space 116 and is combined with the insulation material.

[0149] The first connector 32a of the first wire 32 and the second connector 33a of the second wire 33 are electrically connected within the embedded box 5. A cable concealment groove 104 can be provided in the embedded box 5. For example, the embedded box 5 can be provided with at least one rearwardly recessed groove to form the cable concealment groove 104. Further, the groove is at least partially open upwards to form a cable outlet 103. The first wire 32 is adapted to form the cable 3 on the box side, and the second wire 33 is adapted to form the cable 3 on the door side; both are plugged into the embedded box 5, making assembly simple and convenient.

[0150] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 21 The cover 21 can extend rearward from the cover portion 212 to form an electrical connector fixing structure 212a. The electrical connector fixing structure 212a extends into the wire-concealing groove 104 to fix the mated electrical connectors. For example, the electrical connector fixing structure 212a extends into the wire-concealing groove 104 and covers the first connector 32a and the second connector 33a from above and from the left and right sides. This prevents accidental disconnection of the electrical connection between the first wire 32 and the second wire 33 during the use of the refrigeration appliance 1, ensuring that the electrical components on the door 11 can reliably draw power.

[0151] In some embodiments, reference Figure 22 The pre-embedded box 5 is located at the front of the housing 10 and is recessed from the front surface 10a of the housing 10 toward the interior of the housing 10. Combined with... Figure 18 The embedded box 5 has a forward-facing opening 51, which can be located in the middle part of the box body 10 along the x-direction. A wire-concealing groove 104 can be provided on both sides of the opening 51 along the x-direction.

[0152] Furthermore, the cover 21 is detachably connected to the embedded box 5 and closes the opening 51. For example, the cover 212 closes the opening 51 from the front and the wire-concealing grooves 104 located on both sides of the opening 51. The internal space of the embedded box 5 exposed by the opening 51 can be used to accommodate electrical components, such as sensors, on the box side. The first wire 32 extends into the internal space of the embedded box 5 exposed by the opening 51 to electrically connect with the electrical components disposed therein.

[0153] Therefore, the front of the enclosure 10 has no protruding structure, and the visible surface of the door 11 when it is opened is flat and aesthetically pleasing to the user. Furthermore, the cover 21 closes and covers the embedded box 5, reducing the number of exposed components and further improving the appearance.

[0154] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 , Figure 18 and Figure 22Both the top of the first door 11a and the second door 11b can be equipped with a junction box 24 to guide the cable 3 into the interior of the door 11. Correspondingly, there are two guides 2a, one between the first door 11a and the housing 10, and the other between the second door 11b and the housing 10. The cover 21 extends along the entire width of the housing 10 to both sides of the housing 10, and each junction box 24 and the cover 21 are connected by a corresponding guide 2a.

[0155] Cable 3 extends from the middle of the enclosure 10 along the x-direction to both sides via cover 21, guide 2a, and cable box 24 to the first door 11a or the second door 11b. The first cable 32, located inside the enclosure 10, extends along the top of the enclosure 10 to the front side near the enclosure 10, then branches into three paths extending from the recessed portion of the pre-embedded box 5 corresponding to the opening 51 and the cable-concealing grooves 104 on both sides. The first connector 32a, located in the cable-concealing groove 104 between the opening 51 and the first door 11a, is connected to the second connector 33a of a second cable 33. The second cable 33 enters the first receiving cavity 211a from the outlet 103, then travels along the x-direction to the guide 2a located near the first door 11a, and is guided by the guide 2a into the cable box 24 on the first door 11a. The first connector 32a located in the cable-concealing groove 104 between the opening 51 and the second door 11b is connected to the second connector 33a of another second wire 33. After the second wire 33 enters the first receiving cavity 211a from the outlet 103, it reaches the guide part 2a provided on the second door 11b in the opposite direction of the x direction, and is guided into the wire box 24 on the second door 11b via the guide part 2a.

[0156] The cover 21 extends along the entire width of the cabinet 10, resulting in a clean and aesthetically pleasing design with minimal lines on the front. Furthermore, the sufficiently long cover 21 in the x-direction provides ample space for the cable 3 to extend to any door 11. The cable 3 extends from the center of the cabinet 10 to the corresponding doors 11 on both sides, resulting in more efficient cable routing, reduced height occupied at the top of the cabinet 10, and increased volume of the refrigeration unit 1.

[0157] In one embodiment, the cover 21 may further include a transition portion 25 located in front of the housing 10, the transition portion 25 communicating with the first receiving cavity 211a and having a forward-facing opening 251 for receiving one end of the guide portion 2a. For example, the first end 22a of the first guide rod 22 extends into the transition portion 25 from the opening 251 and is rotatably connected to the first hole 215 formed in the transition portion 25.

[0158] Further, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 21The first main body 211 has a rounded transition at its end near the hinge assembly 12 and the transition portion 25. The rounded transition facilitates a smoother transition of the cable 3 from the x-direction to the y-direction. The design of the transition portion 25 prevents localized stress on the cable 3 and stress concentration.

[0159] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 21 A hook structure 211b may be provided in the first receiving cavity 211a to hold the cable 6. For example, multiple hook structures 211b may be arranged vertically and alternately along the extension direction of the first receiving cavity 211a to constrain the cable 3 to extend along the x-direction at the top of the housing 10.

[0160] In some embodiments, the cover plate 244 may only cover the second receiving cavity 242c and the third receiving cavity 242d. That is, in the z-direction, the top surface of the cover plate 244 and the top surface of the extension 243 are flush.

[0161] In a variation, the extension 243 may also have an upward-facing opening to expose its internal space, and the cover 244 may open or close the extension 243, the second receiving cavity 242c, and the third receiving cavity 242d, as shown below. Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 15 As shown, the number of dividing lines at the top of door 11 can be further reduced, which helps to alleviate the sense of spatial division at the top of door 11 and improves the aesthetic appearance.

[0162] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the extension 243 may be provided with a slope near the first opening 241, the slope extending obliquely from the inner wall toward the first opening 241 and toward the outer surface of the extension 243. The first opening 241 has a funnel-shaped opening structure, which can guide the sliding of the second guide rod 23 within the first opening 241.

[0163] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to a particular feature. The examples of features provided in this disclosure are intended to be illustrative and not limiting, unless otherwise stated. In practice, one or more technical features of the dependent claims may be combined with technical features of the independent claims, and technical features from the respective independent claims may be combined in any suitable manner rather than solely by the specific combinations listed in the claims.

[0164] While the above disclosure is provided, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art may make various alterations and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure; therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance comprising a housing (10) and a door (11), the housing (10) defining at least one storage compartment (101), the door (11) being movably connected to the front of the housing (10) via a hinge assembly (12) to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment (101), a cable guiding mechanism (2) provided between the housing (10) and the door (11) to guide a cable (3) extending continuously between the housing (10) and the door (11), characterized in that, The cable guiding mechanism (2) includes: A cover (21) covers the front side of the housing (10) and extends along the width direction of the housing (10) to near the hinge assembly (12). The cover (21) extends from the front side of the housing (10) to the top of the housing (10) and forms a first receiving cavity (211a) on the top of the housing (10) to receive the cable (3); and A guide (2a) is provided, one end of which is connected to the cover (21), and the other end of which is located at the door (11).

2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (10) has a cable outlet (103) in the middle part along the width direction. The cable outlet (103) is open at least upward. The cover (21) covers the cable outlet (103). The cable (3) extends out of the housing (10) from the cable outlet (103) and enters the first receiving cavity (211a).

3. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing (10) also includes a recessed cable hiding groove (104) which is open toward the front surface (10a) of the housing (10). The cover (21) covers the cable hiding groove (104). The cable outlet (103) communicates with the cable hiding groove (104). The cable (3) extends from the inside of the housing (10) through the cable hiding groove (104) from the cable outlet (103) to the top of the housing (10) and enters the first receiving cavity (211a).

4. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the cable (3) extending along the front surface (10a) of the housing (10) is less than the length of the cable (3) extending along the top of the housing (10).

5. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover (21) also includes a transition portion (25) located in front of the housing (10), the transition portion (25) communicating with the first receiving cavity (211a) and having a forward-facing opening (251), the opening (251) for receiving one end of the guide portion (2a), the cover (21) for forming the end of the first main body portion (211) of the first receiving cavity (211a) near the hinge assembly (12) and the transition portion (25) with an arc transition.

6. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (21) includes a first plate portion (213) located on the front surface (10a) of the housing (10), the upper edge of the first plate portion (213) extending beyond the top of the housing (10) in the height direction and folding back to form the first receiving cavity (211a); and / or The cover (21) is fixed to the top of the housing (10) via a fixing part (217). Along the depth direction of the housing (10), the fixing part (217) is located behind and covered by the first main body part (211), which forms the first receiving cavity (211a); and / or The cover (21) is provided with a positioning part (218), and the housing (10) is provided with a mating part (102). The positioning part (218) is used to cooperate with the mating part (102) to position the relative position of the cover (21) and the housing (10); and / or The first main body (211) and the top surface (10c) of the housing (10) together form the first receiving cavity (211a); and / or The first receiving cavity (211a) is provided with a hook structure (211b) to hold the cable (3).

7. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door (11) includes a first door (11a) and a second door (11b) arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing (10). The top of the first door (11a) and the second door (11b) are provided with a wire box (24) to guide the cable (3) into the door (11). The cover (21) extends along the entire width direction of the housing (10) to both sides of the housing (10). Each wire box (24) and the cover (21) are connected by a corresponding guide (2a). The cable (3) extends from the middle part of the housing (10) to both sides via the cover (21), the guide (2a) and the wire box (24) to the first door (11a) or the second door (11b).

8. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An embedded box (5) is provided in the housing (10). The cable (3) includes a first wire (32) located in the housing (10) and a second wire (33) extending along the cable guide mechanism (2). The first connector (32a) of the first wire (32) and the second connector (33a) of the second wire (33) are electrically connected in the embedded box (5).

9. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that, The embedded box (5) is located in front of the box body (10) and recessed from the front surface (10a) of the box body (10) toward the interior of the box body (10). The embedded box (5) has a forward-facing opening (51). The cover (21) is detachably connected to the embedded box (5) and closes the opening (51).

10. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide section (2a) includes: The first guide rod (22) has a first end (22a) and a second end (22b) opposite to each other, the first end (22a) being rotatably connected to the cover (21); The second guide rod (23) has a third end (23a) and a fourth end (23b) opposite to each other, the third end (23a) being rotatably connected to the second end (22b); The top of the door (11) is provided with a wire box (24), and the wire box (24) has a first opening (241) that opens toward the side edge (113) of the door (11). The second guide rod (23) extends into the first opening (241). As the door (11) moves, the second guide rod (23) moves inward and outward relative to the wire box (24) in the first opening (241).

11. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 10, characterized in that, As the door (11) is opened, the second guide rod (23) moves outward relative to the wire box (24) in the first opening (241); as the door (11) is closed, the second guide rod (23) moves inward relative to the wire box (24) in the first opening (241).

12. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the housing (10), the guide (2a) is located above the hinge assembly (12).

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