A lighting component, a refrigerator door, and a refrigerator

Abstract

This utility model provides a lighting component, a refrigerator door, and a refrigerator, relating to the field of refrigerator lighting technology. The lighting component is used in a refrigerator door, which includes a panel. The lighting component includes a door decorative piece and a light strip. The light strip is located inside the panel. The door decorative piece includes a reflective part, which is inclined relative to the light-emitting direction of the light strip to convert the incident light emitted by the light strip into reflected light. The lighting component of this utility model includes a lamp body and a door decorative piece. By placing the light strip inside the panel, the light emitted by the light strip is blocked by the panel and cannot enter the human eye. Furthermore, the light-emitting direction of the light strip is set towards the reflective part, which disperses the emitted light and converts it into reflected light that can enter the human eye. The reflected light is relatively soft and has a large coverage area, resulting in a good user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator lighting technology, and in particular to lighting components, refrigerator doors, and refrigerators. Background Technology

[0002] Users often use refrigerators in dimly lit environments. In related technologies, to help users locate the refrigerator handle in low light, a light source is typically installed at the refrigerator door handle. However, the exposed light source emits direct light that is relatively glaring, easily causing discomfort to users and resulting in a poor user experience.

[0003] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lighting component, a refrigerator door, and a refrigerator that offer a good user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical means:

[0006] The first aspect of this utility model provides a lighting assembly for a refrigerator door. The refrigerator door includes a panel, and the lighting assembly includes a door body decorative component and a light strip. The light strip is disposed on the door body decorative component and located inside the panel. The door body decorative component includes a reflective portion, which is inclined relative to the light emission direction of the light strip to reflect the incident light emitted by the light strip to the outside.

[0007] Optionally, the refrigerator door further includes a door end cap, and the door trim piece is used for detachable connection with the door end cap.

[0008] Optionally, the door end cap is provided with a hanging hole, and the door body decorative component also includes a bottom wall, on which a hook for engaging with the hanging hole is provided.

[0009] Optionally, a plurality of fixing holes are provided at intervals along the length of the door end cover, and a plurality of through holes adapted to the fixing holes are provided on the bottom wall. Fasteners are passed through the fixing holes and through holes to fix the door decorative piece to the door end cover.

[0010] Optionally, the door decorative component further includes a light guide portion, which forms a light guide channel with the panel.

[0011] Optionally, one end of the light guide is bent to form a mounting portion, and the light strip is fixedly mounted on the mounting portion.

[0012] Optionally, the light strip includes a plurality of LED beads distributed along its length, with the top of each LED bead being a light-transmitting portion for directional downward illumination.

[0013] Optionally, one side of the reflective portion forms a diffuse reflective surface.

[0014] A second aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator door, comprising: a panel, a door end cover, and any of the above-described lighting components, wherein the panel is pressed onto the door end cover, and the lighting component is disposed on the door end cover.

[0015] A third aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator door, a refrigerator comprising the refrigerator door described above.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0017] The lighting assembly of this utility model includes a lamp body and a door decorative component. By placing the light strip of the lighting assembly inside the panel, the light emitted by the light strip is blocked by the panel and cannot enter the human eye. Furthermore, the light emission direction of the light strip is set towards the reflective part, which disperses the emitted light of the light strip and converts it into reflected light that can enter the human eye. The reflected light is relatively soft and has a large coverage area, resulting in a good user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the lighting assembly is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 The following are schematic diagrams illustrating the structure of a refrigerator door according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 An exploded view of the refrigerator door of some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 A side view of a refrigerator door according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A magnified view of part A;

[0024] Figure 6 This invention provides a schematic diagram showing the disassembled state of the lighting components according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7A schematic diagram showing the assembly relationship between the light assembly and the door end cover of a refrigerator door according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a door decorative component according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0028] 100-Refrigerator door; 10-Lighting assembly; 11-Door body decoration; 111-Bottom wall; 112-Reflector; 1121-Diffuse reflection surface; 113-Light guide; 114-Mounting part; 115-Hook; 116-Perforation; 12-Light strip; 20-Door end cover; 21-Fixing hole; 22-Hinge; 30-Panel. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other. The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 8 The first aspect of this utility model provides a lighting assembly 10 for a refrigerator door 100. The refrigerator door 100 includes a door end cover 20 and a panel 30, with the panel 30 pressed onto the door end cover 20 and the lighting assembly 10 disposed on the door end cover 20.

[0032] In this utility model, the lighting assembly 10 includes a door decorative piece 11 and a light strip 12, with the light strip 12 located on the inner side of the panel 30; the door decorative piece 11 is provided with a reflective part 112, which is inclined relative to the light emission direction of the light strip 12, and is used to reflect the incident light emitted by the light strip 12 to the outside.

[0033] The lighting assembly 10 of this utility model includes a lamp body and a door decorative piece 11. By placing the light strip 12 of the lighting assembly 10 inside the panel 30, the light emitted by the light strip 12 is blocked by the panel 30 and cannot enter the human eye. Furthermore, the light emission direction of the light strip 12 is set towards the reflector 112, which disperses the emitted light of the light strip 12 and converts it into reflected light that can enter the human eye. The reflected light is relatively soft and has a large coverage area, resulting in a good user experience.

[0034] In addition, the light strip 12 is placed on the inside of the panel 30 and is not directly exposed to the human eye, which improves the aesthetics and overall appearance of the refrigerator.

[0035] It should be noted that panel 30 is made of a non-transparent material, such as a steel plate or a glass plate with a non-transparent coating. Thus, the incident light emitted by the light strip 12 is blocked by panel 30 and cannot enter the human eye. The direction of the emitted light from the light strip 12 and the direction of the reflected light from the door decorative piece 11 are as follows: Figure 1 The arrow in the image indicates the direction.

[0036] It should be noted that a diffuse reflection surface 1121 is formed on one side of the reflective part 112.

[0037] Specifically, the entire door decoration 11, including the reflective part 112, is made of reflective material, and the diffuse reflection surface 1121 is one side of the reflector of the door decoration 11. For example, the reflective material is a steel plate with a rough surface, and the reflective surface is the rough surface. In this way, the diffuse reflection surface 1121 can soften the incident light and increase the coverage area.

[0038] In other alternative embodiments, the entire door decorative element 11, including the reflective portion 112, is made of a light-transmitting material, and the diffuse reflective surface 1121 is a reflective film fixedly disposed on the reflective portion 112. Thus, there is no limitation on whether the door decorative element 11 is made of a light-transmitting or non-light-transmitting material, allowing for flexible and reliable design.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 In one specific embodiment, the door decorative component 11 further includes a bottom wall 111 and a light guide portion 113. A reflective portion 112 is disposed on the bottom wall 111 and is inclined relative to the bottom wall 111. One end of the light guide portion 113 is bent to form a mounting portion 114, and a light strip 12 is provided on the mounting portion 114. In this embodiment, the light guide portion 113 is perpendicular to the bottom wall 111, and the mounting portion 114 is perpendicular to the light guide portion 113. This adapts to the internal structure of the panel 30, facilitating the installation of the door decorative component 11 on the panel.

[0040] By providing the mounting section 114, the mounting section can not only provide an installation position for the light strip 12, but also control the light emission direction of the light strip 12 according to the degree of bending relative to the light guide section 113.

[0041] Specifically, one end of the reflective portion 112 is connected to one end of the bottom wall 111, and an acute angle is formed between the reflective portion 112 and the bottom wall 111. For example, the included angle between the reflective portion 112 and the bottom wall 111 can be 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, or 89°. The reflective portion 112 is completely exposed to the air, and the reflected light will not be interfered with by the panel 30.

[0042] The entire light guide section 113 is located inside the panel 30. The light guide section 113 is vertically arranged relative to the bottom wall 111, and the light strip 12 is installed on the bottom wall 111 of the mounting section 114. In this way, the door body decoration 11 of the lighting assembly 10 is fixed relative to the light strip 12 so that the light strip 12 can be removed along with the door body decoration 11.

[0043] The gap between the light guide 113 and the panel 30 forms a light guide channel. Both the panel 30 and the light guide 113 are made of reflective material. When the light emitted by the LED strip 12 moves within the light guide channel, it touches the inner wall of the panel 30 or the light guide 113. The panel 30 or the light guide 113 reflects the emitted light, meaning the light emitted by the LED strip 12 undergoes reflection before contacting the reflector 112, further improving the softness of the emitted light, enhancing the user experience, and reducing the stringent requirements for assembling the LED strip 12.

[0044] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 The image shows the lighting assembly 10 assembled on the door end cover 20. Figure 6 This is the state where the lighting assembly 10 has been removed from the door end cover 20.

[0045] The door trim 11 is detachably connected to the door end cover 20, and the light strip 12 is fixedly mounted on the door trim 11. In this embodiment, by modularizing the light assembly 10, when the door trim 11 or the light strip 12 is damaged, the light assembly 10 can be removed from the refrigerator door 100 without replacing the entire refrigerator door 100, reducing replacement and maintenance costs, improving the efficiency of replacing and repairing the light strip 12, reducing the risk of after-sales complaints, and significantly improving the user experience.

[0046] See Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 Furthermore, the bottom wall 111 of the lighting assembly 10 is provided with three through holes 116 extending along the length of the bottom wall 111, and the door decorative piece 11 is provided with three fixing holes 21 that match the three through holes 116. Fasteners are respectively inserted into the through holes 116 and fixing holes 21 to detachably assemble the door decorative piece 11 onto the door end cover 20. The assembly method is simple and reliable. Among them, the fasteners can be three fixing screws.

[0047] In addition, to ensure that the hinge 22 at one end of the bottom wall 111 of the door decorative piece 11 is installed with the door end cover 20, in one specific embodiment, the door decorative piece 11 is provided with a hook 115, and the door end cover 20 is provided with a hanging hole (not shown) that cooperates with the hook 115.

[0048] By setting a hook 115 on the bottom wall 111 of the door decorative piece 11, and providing a hanging hole on the door end cover 20 that cooperates with the hook 115, the door decorative piece 11 and the door end cover 20 can be detachably connected through the cooperation of the hook 115 and the hanging hole. Furthermore, the user can disassemble or preassemble the door decorative piece 11 by simply pulling it down or pushing it up, which is highly efficient for installation and disassembly.

[0049] In summary, when the door trim 11 is assembled onto the door end cap 20, fasteners are inserted through the through hole 116 and the fixing hole 21, and hooks 115 are engaged in the hanging holes to secure the door trim 11 to the door end cap 20. When removing the door trim 11 from the door end cap 20, the fasteners are removed from the through hole 116 and the fixing hole 21, the hooks 115 are separated from the fixing holes 21, and then the assembly is pulled downwards.

[0050] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 The reflective part 112 is inclined relative to the bottom wall 111, and one side of the reflective part 112 forms a reflective surface.

[0051] The light strip 12 is elongated and has multiple LED beads extending along its length. The top of each LED bead is a light-transmitting part, emitting light downwards. The light strip 12 is assembled onto the door decorative piece 11 with the top of the LED beads facing downwards. This ensures that the light emitted from the light strip 12 is directed downwards, and the emitted light from the light strip 12 is effectively conducted to the outside through the reflection of the reflective part 112 of the door decorative piece 11.

[0052] Please see Figures 2-5 The second aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator door 100, including a door end cover 20, a panel 30, and a light assembly 10 according to any of the above embodiments. The panel 30 is disposed on the door end cover 20, and the light assembly 10 is disposed on the door end cover 20.

[0053] The refrigerator door 100 of this embodiment employs the lighting assembly 10 of any of the above embodiments. The lighting assembly 10 includes a lamp body and a door decorative piece 11. By placing the light strip 12 of the lighting assembly 10 inside the panel 30, the light emitted by the light strip 12 is blocked by the panel 30 and cannot enter the human eye. Furthermore, the light emission direction of the light strip 12 is set towards the reflector 112. The reflector 112 disperses the emitted light of the light strip 12 and converts it into reflected light that can enter the human eye. The reflected light is relatively soft and has a large coverage area, making it easier for users to find the refrigerator door 100 in darker environments, resulting in a better user experience.

[0054] A third aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator, including the refrigerator door 100 of the above embodiments.

[0055] By adopting the refrigerator door 100 of the above embodiment, the light strip 12 of the light assembly 10 is reflected by the reflector of the door decoration 11, so that the reflected light is softer and the coverage area is larger. The refrigerator door 100 can be seen in a darker environment, reducing the difficulty of using the refrigerator in a darker environment and providing a better user experience.

[0056] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom still fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A lighting assembly for a refrigerator door, the refrigerator door including a panel, characterized in that, The lighting assembly includes a door decorative piece and a light strip. The light strip is disposed on the door decorative piece and located on the inner side of the panel. The door decorative piece includes a reflective part, which is inclined relative to the light emission direction of the light strip to reflect the incident light emitted by the light strip to the outside.

2. The light assembly of claim 1, wherein, The refrigerator door also includes a door end cover, and the door body decorative piece is used to be detachably connected to the door end cover.

3. The light assembly of claim 2, wherein, The door end cap is provided with a hanging hole, and the door body decorative component also includes a bottom wall, on which a hook is provided for connecting with the hanging hole.

4. The light assembly of claim 3, wherein, Multiple fixing holes are spaced apart along the length of the door end cover, and multiple through holes adapted to the fixing holes are opened on the bottom wall. Fasteners are inserted through the fixing holes and through holes to fix the door decorative piece to the door end cover.

5. The light assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that The door decorative component also includes a light guide, which forms a light guide channel with the panel.

6. The light assembly of claim 5, wherein, One end of the light guide is bent to form a mounting part, and the light strip is fixedly mounted on the mounting part.

7. The light assembly of claim 6, wherein, The light strip includes multiple LED beads distributed along its length, with the top of each LED bead being a light-transmitting part to emit light downwards.

8. The light assembly of claim 1, wherein, One side of the reflective part forms a diffuse reflective surface.

9. A refrigerator door, characterized by include: The panel, the door end cover, and the lighting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the panel is pressed onto the door end cover, and the lighting assembly is disposed on the door end cover.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: Includes the refrigerator door as described in claim 9.

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