Refrigerator with built-in ice maker

Abstract

This application relates to the field of refrigerator manufacturing technology, and in particular to an embedded refrigerator. The embedded refrigerator includes a compressor compartment and a condenser cooling assembly. The compressor compartment has a receiving cavity and an air inlet. The condenser cooling assembly is installed within the receiving cavity. The condenser cooling assembly includes a condenser and a fan. The condenser is located within the receiving cavity and forms an independent receiving cavity with the cavity wall. The fan is located within the receiving cavity. The condenser includes a first part and a second part connected to each other, and the first and second parts are angled together. The air inlet is located outside the receiving cavity. When the fan is working, the air entering the receiving cavity from the air inlet passes through the first and second parts before entering the receiving cavity. This application utilizes a structural layout that separates the fan and air inlet using the condenser, requiring the air from the air inlet to pass through the condenser before entering the receiving cavity. Furthermore, the angled arrangement of the first and second parts increases the heat dissipation area of ​​the condenser, improving the heat dissipation effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigerator manufacturing technology, and in particular to an embedded refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Built-in refrigerators primarily achieve the aesthetic appeal and space-saving requirements of modern home appliances by seamlessly integrating with cabinets or walls. Existing built-in refrigerators, limited by installation space, typically employ a natural convection cooling structure, with the internal condenser generally featuring a flat-plate design.

[0003] However, this type of condenser design and natural convection cooling method does not make full use of the limited installation space. The heat exchange area between the condenser and the air intake is small, resulting in poor heat dissipation and affecting the service life of the built-in refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an embedded refrigerator that can effectively utilize installation space, increase the contact heat exchange area between the condenser and the air intake, and improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An embedded refrigerator includes a compressor compartment and a condenser cooling assembly. The compressor compartment has a receiving cavity and an air inlet, and the condenser cooling assembly is installed in the receiving cavity.

[0007] The condensation and heat dissipation assembly includes a condenser and a fan. The condenser is disposed within the receiving cavity and forms an independent receiving cavity with the cavity wall of the receiving cavity. The fan is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the air inlet surface of the fan faces the condenser.

[0008] The condenser includes a first part and a second part that are connected to each other and are arranged at an angle. The air inlet is located outside the receiving cavity. When the fan is working, the air entering the receiving cavity from the air inlet will pass through the first part and the second part before entering the receiving cavity.

[0009] Understandably, this application, by configuring a condenser and a fan, and placing the fan within an independent receiving cavity formed between the condenser and the cavity wall of the receiving chamber, ensures that the air entering the receiving cavity from the air inlet passes through the condenser before entering the receiving cavity. This guarantees effective contact and heat exchange between the air entering the receiving cavity from the air inlet and the condenser. Furthermore, the angled arrangement of the first and second parts of the condenser increases the condenser's surface area. Combined with the fan's and condenser's positioning, this increases the heat exchange area between the condenser and the incoming air, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator. In other words, by utilizing the condenser to separate the fan from the air inlet, the air entering the air inlet must pass through the condenser before entering the receiving cavity, ensuring effective contact and heat exchange between the incoming air and the condenser. The angled arrangement of the first and second parts also increases the condenser's heat dissipation area within the limited installation space, thus achieving effective utilization of the installation space and improving the overall heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first part and the second part are arranged in a "V" shape, and the opening of the "V" shape faces the fan.

[0011] Understandably, this design maximizes the condenser's area and creates an independent storage chamber, separating the fan from the air inlet space, thereby improving the heat dissipation of the built-in refrigerator.

[0012] In one embodiment, the included angle between the first part and the second part is α, where 90°≤α≤150°.

[0013] Understandably, this setting ensures that the included angle is large enough to significantly increase the overall heat exchange area of ​​the condenser, while avoiding an excessively large included angle that could affect the installation of the condenser. In other words, by setting 90°≤α≤150°, the heat exchange area of ​​the condenser and the overall heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator can be improved within the limited space inside the compressor compartment.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first part includes a plurality of first fins, and the second part includes a plurality of second fins;

[0015] The condenser also includes a condenser tube, which connects multiple first fins and multiple second fins in series to form a "V" shape.

[0016] Understandably, by setting up the first and second fins, the outer surface area of ​​the condenser tube can be expanded, allowing more air to come into contact with the condenser, which can significantly increase the heat dissipation area of ​​the condenser. This setup maximizes the heat dissipation capacity of the built-in refrigerator within a limited space.

[0017] In one embodiment, the built-in refrigerator further includes a compressor, and a partition is provided in the compressor compartment, the partition dividing the receiving cavity into an independently disposed first cavity and a second cavity in the width direction of the built-in refrigerator;

[0018] The condenser is disposed in the first cavity and forms the receiving cavity with the cavity wall of the first cavity; the compressor is installed in the second cavity; the outlet of the fan is connected to the second cavity.

[0019] It is understandable that the compressor is designed to compress the refrigerant, and through the compression action, the temperature of the refrigerant rises to a level higher than the ambient temperature, thus facilitating the condenser to dissipate heat to the outside.

[0020] In one embodiment, an air duct is formed on the partition, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the fan, and the other end extends toward the location of the compressor.

[0021] Understandably, the other end of the air duct extends towards the location of the compressor, so that the air entering the first chamber from the air inlet can directly reach the compressor through the fan outlet, thereby cooling the compressor and further increasing the heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator, thus helping to solve the problem of heat dissipation difficulties caused by its installation space limitations.

[0022] In one embodiment, the partition is provided with a first air duct plate and a second air duct plate, which are spaced apart in the height direction of the embedded refrigerator and form the air duct.

[0023] In one embodiment, the air duct includes a first air duct and a second air duct, the first air duct and the second air duct are connected and disposed in communication, and the outlet passes through the first air duct;

[0024] The first air duct is arranged parallel to the airflow direction of the outlet, and the second air duct is inclined downwards from near to far from the outlet in the height direction of the built-in refrigerator and then towards the compressor.

[0025] In one embodiment, the built-in refrigerator further includes a drip tray, which is located below the condenser in the height direction of the built-in refrigerator.

[0026] Understandably, the drip tray is designed to catch condensation and other liquids produced after the condenser exchanges heat with the air, preventing these liquids from flowing directly outside the compressor compartment, thus improving the user experience of the built-in refrigerator.

[0027] In one embodiment, the built-in refrigerator further includes a condenser pipe, a defrost pipe, and a cabinet. The condenser pipe is connected to the compressor and the condenser. The defrost pipe is located in the first cavity and extends into the cabinet for defrosting inside the cabinet.

[0028] Compared to existing technologies, the described embedded refrigerator, by incorporating a condenser and a fan, places the fan within an independent receiving cavity formed by the condenser and the cavity wall of the receiving chamber. This ensures that the air entering the receiving cavity from the air inlet passes through the condenser before entering the receiving cavity, guaranteeing effective heat exchange between the air entering the receiving cavity from the air inlet and the condenser. Furthermore, the angled arrangement of the first and second parts of the condenser increases the condenser's surface area. Combined with the fan's and condenser's positioning, this increases the heat exchange area between the condenser and the incoming air, thereby improving the built-in refrigerator's heat dissipation performance. In short, the structural layout, which separates the fan and air inlet using the condenser, ensures that the air entering the air inlet passes through the condenser before entering the receiving cavity, guaranteeing effective contact and heat exchange between the incoming air and the condenser. The angled arrangement of the first and second parts also increases the condenser's heat dissipation area within the limited installation space, thus achieving effective utilization of the installation space and improving the overall heat dissipation performance of the embedded refrigerator. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the embedded refrigerator provided in this application.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the compressor chamber provided in this application.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the compressor compartment provided in this application.

[0033] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the area near the condenser provided in this application.

[0034] 100. Built-in refrigerator; 10. Compressor compartment; 11. Receiving cavity; 12. Air inlet; 13. Receiving cavity; 14. Partition; 141. First cavity; 142. Second cavity; 15. Air outlet; 20. Condensation and heat dissipation assembly; 21. Condenser; 211. First part; 2111. First fin; 212. Second part; 2121. Second fin; 213. Condenser pipe; 22. Fan; 221. Air inlet surface; 222. Outlet; 30. Compressor; 40. Air duct; 41. First air duct plate; 42. Second air duct plate; 43. First air duct; 44. Second air duct; 50. Drain tray; 60. Condensation pipe; 70. Defrosting pipe; 80. Cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This application provides an embedded refrigerator 100, which improves the condensation and heat dissipation structure to effectively utilize the limited installation space and enhance the heat dissipation effect of the embedded refrigerator 100 to meet user needs.

[0041] Specifically, the built-in refrigerator 100 includes a compressor compartment 10 and a condenser heat dissipation assembly 20. The compressor compartment 10 has a receiving cavity 11 and an air inlet 12. The condenser heat dissipation assembly 20 is installed in the receiving cavity 11. The condenser heat dissipation assembly 20 includes a condenser 21 and a fan 22. The condenser 21 is located in the receiving cavity 11 and forms an independent receiving cavity 13 with the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11. The fan 22 is located in the receiving cavity 13, and the air inlet surface 221 of the fan 22 faces the condenser 21. The condenser 21 includes a first part 211 and a second part 212 that are connected to each other and are arranged at an angle. The air inlet 12 is located outside the receiving cavity 13. When the fan 22 is working, the air entering the receiving cavity 11 from the air inlet 12 will be divided by the first part 211 and the second part 212 before entering the receiving cavity 13.

[0042] It is understandable that existing built-in refrigerators 100, in order to seamlessly integrate with furniture, typically have a small volume, resulting in limited installation space for their heat dissipation structures. Currently, the heat dissipation structure of built-in refrigerators 100 usually consists of a flat-plate condenser 21 and a fan 22, employing natural convection for heat dissipation. This structure and heat dissipation method do not fully utilize the installation space of the heat dissipation structure in the built-in refrigerator 100, resulting in poor heat dissipation and affecting the overall lifespan of the unit. Therefore, this application addresses this issue by placing the fan 22 within an independent receiving cavity 13 formed between the condenser 21 and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11. This allows air entering the receiving cavity 11 from the air inlet 12 to first pass through the condenser 21 before entering the receiving cavity 13. This ensures effective contact heat exchange between the air entering the receiving cavity 11 from the air inlet 12 and the condenser 21. Furthermore, by setting the first part 211 and the second part 212 of the condenser 21 at an angle, the area of ​​the condenser 21 is increased. Combined with the positioning of the fan 22 and the condenser 21, the heat exchange area between the condenser 21 and the air inlet is increased, thereby improving the performance of the built-in refrigerator. The refrigerator 100 achieves excellent heat dissipation by utilizing the condenser 21 to separate the fan 22 from the air inlet 12. This arrangement ensures that the air from the air inlet 12 passes through the condenser 21 before entering the receiving cavity 13, guaranteeing effective contact and heat exchange between the air inlet and the condenser 21. Furthermore, the first part 211 and the second part 212 are arranged at an angle. Compared to the existing flat-plate condenser 21, this arrangement increases the heat dissipation area of ​​the condenser 21 within the limited installation space. This effectively utilizes the installation space and improves the overall heat dissipation of the built-in refrigerator, thereby extending the service life of the built-in refrigerator 100.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, a partition 14 is provided inside the compressor compartment 10. The partition 14 divides the receiving cavity 11 into an independently set first cavity 141 and a second cavity 142 in the width direction x of the embedded refrigerator 100. The condenser 21 is located in the first cavity 141 and forms a receiving cavity 13 with the cavity wall of the first cavity 141. The outlet 222 of the fan 22 is connected to the second cavity 142.

[0044] In one embodiment, multiple air inlets 12 are provided. Along the length direction y of the embedded refrigerator 100, multiple air inlets 12 are located on the rear side wall of the compressor compartment 10 and are spaced apart from each other.

[0045] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the first part 211 and the second part 212 are arranged in a "V" shape, and the opening of the "V" shape faces the fan 22. This arrangement can maximize the area of ​​the condenser 21 and form an independent receiving cavity 13. The condenser 21 separates the space where the fan 22 is located from the space where the air inlet 12 is located, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator 100.

[0046] Of course, it is not limited to this. The first part 211 and the second part 212 can also be arranged in the shape of "U", wave, etc., in order to increase the area of ​​the condenser 21, so as to increase the contact area between the condenser 21 and the air intake within the limited installation space and improve the heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator 100.

[0047] Furthermore, the included angle between the first part 211 and the second part 212 is α, where 90°≤α≤150°. This setting ensures that the included angle is large enough to significantly increase the overall heat exchange area of ​​the condenser 21, while avoiding an excessively large angle that would affect the installation of the condenser 21. In other words, by setting 90°≤α≤150°, the heat exchange area of ​​the condenser 21 and the overall heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator 100 can be improved within the limited space of the compressor compartment 10.

[0048] Here, the included angle α between the first part 211 and the second part 212 can take values ​​such as 90°, 110°, 120°, 130°, and 150°. Of course, it is not limited to these values, and the actual value of the included angle α between the first part 211 and the second part 212 can be determined according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] In one embodiment, the first part 211 includes multiple first fins 2111, and the second part 212 includes multiple second fins 2121. The condenser 21 also includes a condenser tube 213, which connects the multiple first fins 2111 and the multiple second fins 2121 in series, forming a "V" shape. Thus, by arranging the first fins 2111 and the second fins 2121, the outer surface area of ​​the condenser tube 213 can be expanded, allowing more air to contact the condenser 21, thereby significantly increasing the heat dissipation area of ​​the condenser 21 and further maximizing the heat dissipation capacity of the built-in refrigerator 100 within a limited space.

[0050] Here, the first fin 2111 can be configured as three, eight, or ten pieces. Of course, it is not limited to this, and the actual number of first fins 2111 can be determined according to specific circumstances. In this embodiment, the first fin 2111 is configured as ten pieces.

[0051] Furthermore, the second fin 2121 can be configured as three, eight, or ten pieces. Of course, it is not limited to this; the actual number of second fins 2121 can be determined according to specific circumstances. In this embodiment, the second fin 2121 is configured as ten pieces.

[0052] In one embodiment, the built-in refrigerator 100 further includes a compressor 30, which is installed in the second cavity 142. It is understood that the compressor 30 is capable of compressing the refrigerant, and through the compression action, the temperature of the refrigerant rises to above the ambient temperature, thereby facilitating the condenser 21 to dissipate heat to the outside.

[0053] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 2 and Figure 3 An air duct 40 is formed on the partition 14. One end of the air duct 40 is connected to the outlet 222 of the fan 22, and the other end extends towards the location of the compressor 30. It is understood that the extension of the other end of the air duct 40 towards the location of the compressor 30 facilitates the air entering the first cavity 141 from the air inlet 12 to directly reach the compressor 30 via the outlet of the fan 22, thereby cooling the compressor 30 and further enhancing the heat dissipation effect of the built-in refrigerator 100, helping to solve the heat dissipation difficulties caused by its installation space limitations.

[0054] Specifically, the partition 14 is provided with a first air duct plate 41 and a second air duct plate 42. The first air duct plate 41 and the second air duct plate 42 are arranged at intervals in the height direction z of the embedded refrigerator 100 and form an air duct 40.

[0055] Furthermore, the air duct 40 includes a first air duct 43 and a second air duct 44, the first air duct 43 and the second air duct 44 are connected and the outlet 222 passes through the first air duct 43; wherein, the first air duct 43 and the outlet 222 are arranged in parallel with each other in the air direction, and the second air duct 44 is inclined downward in the height direction z of the built-in refrigerator 100 from near to far away from the outlet 222 to the compressor 30.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, the built-in refrigerator 100 also includes a drip tray 50, which is located below the condenser 21 in the height direction z of the built-in refrigerator 100. Thus, the drip tray 50 can catch condensate and other liquids generated after the condenser 21 exchanges heat with the air, preventing these liquids from flowing directly outside the compressor compartment 10, thereby improving the user experience of the built-in refrigerator 100.

[0057] In one embodiment, the built-in refrigerator 100 further includes a condenser pipe 60, a defrost pipe 70, and a cabinet 80. The condenser pipe 60 is connected to the compressor 30 and the condenser 21. The defrost pipe 70 is located in the first cavity 141 and extends into the cabinet 80 for defrosting inside the cabinet 80.

[0058] It should be explained that the working process of the embedded refrigerator 100 in this application is as follows:

[0059] External air enters through the air inlet 12 on the rear side wall of the compressor compartment 10 in the longitudinal direction y of the built-in refrigerator 100. After passing through the condenser 21 and exchanging heat with the condenser 21, the air enters the receiving cavity 13 through the air inlet 221 of the fan 22, and then flows to the compressor 30 through the first air duct 43 and the second air duct 44. After cooling the compressor 30, the air is discharged from the air outlet 15.

[0060] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0061] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An embedded refrigerator, comprising a compressor compartment and a condenser cooling assembly, wherein the compressor compartment has a receiving cavity and an air inlet, and the condenser cooling assembly is installed in the receiving cavity; Its features are, The condensation and heat dissipation assembly includes a condenser and a fan. The condenser is disposed within the receiving cavity and forms an independent receiving cavity with the cavity wall of the receiving cavity. The fan is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the air inlet surface of the fan faces the condenser. The condenser includes a first part and a second part that are connected to each other and are arranged at an angle. The air inlet is located outside the receiving cavity. When the fan is working, the air entering the receiving cavity from the air inlet will pass through the first part and the second part before entering the receiving cavity.

2. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first part and the second part are arranged in a "V" shape, and the opening of the "V" shape faces the fan.

3. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The included angle between the first part and the second part is α, where 90°≤α≤150°.

4. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first part includes multiple first fins, and the second part includes multiple second fins; The condenser also includes a condenser tube, which connects multiple first fins and multiple second fins in series to form a "V" shape.

5. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The embedded refrigerator also includes a compressor, and a partition is provided inside the compressor compartment. The partition divides the receiving cavity into an independently set first cavity and a second cavity in the width direction of the embedded refrigerator. The condenser is disposed in the first cavity and forms the receiving cavity with the cavity wall of the first cavity; the compressor is installed in the second cavity; the outlet of the fan is connected to the second cavity.

6. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, An air duct is formed on the partition, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the fan, and the other end extends toward the location of the compressor.

7. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The partition is provided with a first air duct plate and a second air duct plate, which are spaced apart in the height direction of the embedded refrigerator and form the air duct.

8. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air duct includes a first air duct and a second air duct, the first air duct and the second air duct are connected and the outlet is provided through the first air duct; The first air duct is arranged parallel to the airflow direction of the outlet, and the second air duct is inclined downwards from near to far from the outlet in the height direction of the built-in refrigerator and then towards the compressor.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The built-in refrigerator also includes a drip tray, which is located below the condenser in the height direction of the built-in refrigerator.

10. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The built-in refrigerator also includes a condenser pipe, a defrost pipe, and a cabinet. The condenser pipe is connected to the compressor and the condenser. The defrost pipe is located in the first cavity and extends into the cabinet for defrosting inside the cabinet.

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