A partition structure and a refrigerator

Abstract

This utility model discloses a partition structure and a refrigerator, relating to the field of refrigerator technology. The partition structure includes at least one mounting box for fixed installation on the inner wall of the refrigerator. A drive motor is housed within the mounting box. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to a first connecting rod via a transmission mechanism. The first connecting rod is connected to a second connecting rod via a linkage mechanism. The first and second connecting rods are rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the mounting box. A support frame is located outside the mounting box, and the first and second connecting rods are connected to the support frame. A lifting partition is connected to the support frame. In this partition structure, when the drive motor operates, it outputs rotational motion, which drives the first connecting rod to rotate via the transmission mechanism. The rotation of the first connecting rod, in turn, drives the second connecting rod to rotate via the linkage mechanism. When the lifting partition extends outward from the refrigerator, it can descend a certain distance, making it easier to retrieve items placed on the lifting partition.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a partition structure and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, fully integrated refrigerators are popular on the market. To achieve this, the refrigerator's thickness needs to match the cabinet thickness, typically around 600mm, resulting in a shallow depth. To avoid affecting the refrigerator's capacity, its height is often designed to be relatively high. Popular fully integrated refrigerators on the market are generally around 1.9 meters high, meaning the top shelf inside is typically around 1.65 meters high. When users want to reach items placed on the inside of the top shelf, most people need to stand on tiptoe, causing considerable inconvenience.

[0003] Therefore, there are still shortcomings and deficiencies in the existing technology. How to provide a convenient partition structure and refrigerator is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a partition structure and a refrigerator, which solves the technical problem that the height of the existing built-in refrigerator is relatively high, and most people need to stand on tiptoe to reach the items placed on the inner side of the top partition, which is inconvenient to use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a partition structure, comprising:

[0006] At least one mounting box is provided, the mounting box is used to be fixedly installed on the inner wall of the refrigerator, the mounting box is provided with a drive motor, the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to a first link through a transmission mechanism, the first link is connected to a second link through a linkage mechanism, and the first link and the second link are rotatably disposed outside the mounting box;

[0007] A support frame is located outside the mounting box. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are connected to the support frame, and the support frame is connected to a lifting partition.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes:

[0009] The first gear is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor;

[0010] The first pivot shaft passes at least partially through the side wall of the mounting box;

[0011] The second gear is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft, and the second gear meshes with the first gear;

[0012] One end of the first connecting rod is connected to the first rotating shaft.

[0013] Preferably, the linkage mechanism includes:

[0014] The second pivot shaft passes at least partially through the side wall of the mounting box;

[0015] The first synchronous pulley is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft;

[0016] The second synchronous pulley is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft, and a synchronous belt connects the second synchronous pulley and the first synchronous pulley.

[0017] One end of the second connecting rod is connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0018] Preferably, the side wall of the mounting box is provided with a first arc-shaped groove, the first connecting rod is provided with a first limiting member, and the first limiting member is slidably connected to the first arc-shaped groove.

[0019] Preferably, the inner wall of the mounting box is fixedly provided with a fixing member, and an elastic member is connected between the fixing member and the first limiting member.

[0020] Preferably, the side wall of the mounting box is provided with a second arc-shaped groove, and the second connecting rod is provided with a second limiting member, which is slidably connected to the second arc-shaped groove.

[0021] Preferably, there are two installation boxes, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the refrigerator, and the two sides of the lifting partition are respectively connected to the support frames arranged outside the two installation boxes.

[0022] Preferably, the support frame includes an upright plate and a mounting plate fixedly disposed on the upright plate, the mounting plate having a mounting groove along the horizontal direction, and the lifting partition being at least partially disposed within the mounting groove.

[0023] Preferably, one end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the upright plate of the support frame, and / or, one end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the upright plate of the support frame.

[0024] This utility model also provides a refrigerator, including the partition structure provided by any of the above technical solutions.

[0025] Compared to the aforementioned background technology, the partition structure provided by this utility model has a drive motor that drives the first link to rotate through a transmission mechanism. When the first link rotates, it drives the second link to rotate through a linkage mechanism. The first and second links drive the support frame to rotate in a circle. As the lifting partition moves synchronously with the support frame, the lifting partition can extend horizontally outward. Since the movement trajectory of the lifting partition is an arc, the lifting partition can descend a certain distance while extending outward, making it easier to retrieve items placed on the lifting partition and providing convenience for users.

[0026] Refrigerators using the above-mentioned partition structure can make reasonable use of the space of the upper lifting partition. When users want to retrieve items from the upper shelf, they do not need to stand on tiptoe. They can simply click the lifting partition lowering function on the refrigerator's control panel. The lifting partition will extend outward and lower a certain distance at the same time, making it convenient for users to retrieve items. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the partition structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting box in the partition structure provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 One of the schematic diagrams of the internal structure of the mounting box in the partition structure provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting box in the partition structure provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and linkage mechanism provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of the transmission mechanism and linkage mechanism provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0034] Figures 1 to 6 Chinese figure labels:

[0035] 1. Mounting box; 101. First arc-shaped groove; 102. Second arc-shaped groove; 103. Fixing component; 11. Drive motor; 12. Transmission mechanism; 121. First gear; 122. First rotating shaft; 123. Second gear; 13. Linkage mechanism; 131. Second rotating shaft; 132. First synchronous pulley; 133. Second synchronous pulley; 134. Synchronous belt; 2. Support frame; 21. Vertical plate; 22. Mounting plate; 221. Mounting groove; 3. Lifting partition; 4. First connecting rod; 41. First limiting component; 5. Second connecting rod; 51. Second limiting component; 6. Elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0038] This utility model provides a partition structure in which the uppermost lifting partition of the refrigerator can automatically extend out of the refrigerator and descend a certain distance through the first and second connecting rods, making it more convenient to retrieve items placed on the lifting partition and significantly improving the user experience.

[0039] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1 to 6 The partition structure provided by this utility model includes:

[0040] At least one mounting box 1 is used to be fixedly installed on the inner wall of the refrigerator. The mounting box 1 is equipped with a drive motor 11. The output shaft of the drive motor 11 is connected to a first connecting rod 4 through a transmission mechanism 12. The first connecting rod 4 is connected to a second connecting rod 5 through a linkage mechanism 13. The first connecting rod 4 and the second connecting rod 5 are rotatably installed on the outside of the mounting box 1.

[0041] Support frame 2 is located outside mounting box 1. First link 4 and second link 5 are connected to support frame 2. Support frame 2 is connected to lifting partition 3.

[0042] When in use, the partition structure is first fixedly installed on the inner wall of the refrigerator. When the drive motor 11 is working, it outputs rotational motion, which drives the first connecting rod 4 to rotate through the transmission mechanism 12. When the first connecting rod 4 rotates, it drives the second connecting rod 5 to rotate through the linkage mechanism 13. The first connecting rod 4 and the second connecting rod 5 drive the support frame 2 to rotate in a circle. As the lifting partition 3 moves synchronously with the support frame 2, the lifting partition 3 can extend outward. Since the movement trajectory of the lifting partition 3 is an arc, the lifting partition 3 will descend a certain distance while extending outward.

[0043] With this design, the lifting shelf 3 can descend a certain distance when it extends outward from the refrigerator, making it easier to retrieve items placed on the lifting shelf 3. This provides convenience for users, improves the user experience, and the overall structure is simple. When in use, the shelf structure can be installed inside the refrigerator without any special modifications to the refrigerator.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 The transmission mechanism 12 includes:

[0045] The first gear 121 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 11;

[0046] The first rotating shaft 122 passes at least partially through the side wall of the mounting box 1;

[0047] The second gear 123 is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft 122, and the second gear 123 meshes with the first gear 121;

[0048] One end of the first connecting rod 4 is connected to the first rotating shaft 122. Specifically, the first connecting rod 4 is arranged perpendicular to the first rotating shaft 122.

[0049] When the drive motor 11 is working, it outputs rotational motion, which drives the first gear 121 on its output shaft to rotate. Since the first gear 121 is meshed with the second gear 123 on the first rotating shaft 122, it drives the first rotating shaft 122 to rotate. As the first rotating shaft 122 rotates, the first connecting rod 4 rotates around the first rotating shaft 122.

[0050] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 The linkage mechanism 13 includes:

[0051] The second rotating shaft 131 passes at least partially through the side wall of the mounting box 1;

[0052] The first synchronous pulley 132 is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft 122;

[0053] The second synchronous pulley 133 is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft 131, and a synchronous belt 134 is connected between the second synchronous pulley 133 and the first synchronous pulley 132.

[0054] One end of the second connecting rod 5 is connected to the second rotating shaft 131. Specifically, the second connecting rod 5 is arranged perpendicularly to the second rotating shaft 131.

[0055] As the first connecting rod 4 rotates, the first synchronous pulley 132 on the first rotating shaft 122 drives the second synchronous pulley 133 on the second rotating shaft 131 to rotate via the synchronous belt 134, thereby driving the second rotating shaft 131 to rotate, and the second connecting rod 5 rotates around the second rotating shaft 131. With the rotation of the first connecting rod 4 and the second connecting rod 5, the support frame 2 and the lifting partition 3 are driven to rotate synchronously in a circular motion.

[0056] Optionally, the first synchronous pulley 132 and the second synchronous pulley 133 are toothed pulleys, and the synchronous belt 134 is a toothed belt. Through the cooperation of the toothed pulleys and the toothed belt, rotational power is accurately transmitted, effectively avoiding slippage.

[0057] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6The side wall of the mounting box 1 is provided with a first arc-shaped groove 101, and the first connecting rod 4 is provided with a first limiting member 41, which is slidably connected to the first arc-shaped groove 101.

[0058] The first limiting member 41 is located approximately in the middle of the first connecting rod 4. The first limiting member 41 includes a sliding part and a limiting part. The sliding part is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 4, and the limiting part is located on the side of the sliding part away from the first connecting rod 4. As the first connecting rod 4 rotates around the first rotating shaft 122, the sliding part of the first limiting member 41 slides within the first arc-shaped groove 101, and the limiting part plays a limiting role, preventing the sliding part from disengaging from the first arc-shaped groove 101 and ensuring structural stability.

[0059] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 A fixing member 103 is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the mounting box 1, and an elastic member 6 is connected between the fixing member 103 and the first limiting member 41. Specifically, the elastic member 6 is a spring.

[0060] The fixing member 103 is located above the first arc-shaped groove 101. The two ends of the elastic member 6 are connected to the fixing member 103 and the first limiting member 41 respectively. When the lifting partition 3 is normally placed in the refrigerator, the elastic member 6 is in a stretched state. As the first connecting rod 4 rotates, the elastic member 6 gradually retracts during the process of the first connecting rod 4 rotating to the middle position of the first limiting member 41 in the first arc-shaped groove 101, providing assistance for the rotation of the first connecting rod 4. When the first connecting rod 4 continues to rotate, the elastic member 6 is gradually stretched, so that the falling process of the first connecting rod 4 is buffered.

[0061] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 The side wall of the mounting box 1 is provided with a second arc-shaped groove 102, and the second connecting rod 5 is provided with a second limiting member 51, which is slidably connected to the second arc-shaped groove 102.

[0062] The second arc-shaped groove 102 is located at one end of the second connecting rod 5 near the second rotating shaft 131. The structure of the second limiting member 51 is the same as that of the first limiting member 41, and the sliding part of the second limiting member 51 is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 5. As the second connecting rod 5 rotates around the second rotating shaft 131, the sliding part of the second limiting member 51 slides within the second arc-shaped groove 102.

[0063] In the initial state, the first limiting member 41 is located at the end of the first arc-shaped groove 101, and the second limiting member 51 is located at the end of the second arc-shaped groove 102. When the drive motor 11 drives the lifting partition 3 to extend, the lifting partition 3 is at the same height as the partition located in the lower layer of the refrigerator. At this time, the first limiting member 41 is located at the end of the other end of the first arc-shaped groove 101, and the second limiting member 51 is located at the end of the other end of the second arc-shaped groove 102.

[0064] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 There are two installation boxes 1, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the refrigerator. The two sides of the lifting partition 3 are respectively connected to the support frame 2 set outside the two installation boxes 1.

[0065] The lifting partition 3 is connected to two support frames 2 on both sides. When the user needs to retrieve an item placed on the lifting partition 3, the drive motors 11 in the two mounting boxes 1 start simultaneously, thereby synchronously driving the lifting partition 3 to extend outward. As the lifting partition 3 extends outward, it descends a certain distance, making it easier to retrieve the item placed on the lifting partition 3. After the item is retrieved, the two drive motors 11 rotate synchronously in opposite directions, thereby driving the lifting partition 3 to return to its original position via the first connecting rod 4 and the second connecting rod 5.

[0066] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 The support frame 2 includes an upright plate 21 and a mounting plate 22 fixedly disposed on the upright plate 21. The mounting plate 22 is provided with a mounting groove 221 in the horizontal direction, and the lifting partition 3 is at least partially disposed in the mounting groove 221.

[0067] Specifically, the two sides of the lifting partition 3 are respectively accommodated in the mounting slots 221 of the two support frames 2 and are engaged with the mounting slots 221, thereby connecting the lifting partition 3 and the support frame 2 into one unit.

[0068] To further ensure a stable connection between the lifting partition 3 and the support frame 2, the lifting partition 3 and the support frame 2 can be locked together using bolts and nuts. This arrangement makes it easy to assemble and disassemble the lifting partition 3 and the support frame 2, facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement.

[0069] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 One end of the first link 4 is hinged to the upright plate 21 of the support frame 2, and / or one end of the second link 5 is hinged to the upright plate 21 of the support frame 2.

[0070] With this configuration, the rotation of the first link 4 around the first pivot 122 and the rotation of the second link 5 around the second pivot 131 cause the lifting partition 3 to move along an arc, so that the lifting partition 3 extends outward while descending a certain distance, making it convenient for users to pick up and put down items.

[0071] In addition to the partition structure disclosed in the above embodiments, this utility model also provides a refrigerator including the above-described partition structure.

[0072] It should be noted that in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity from several other entities, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0073] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A partition structure, characterized in that, include: At least one mounting box (1) is used to be fixedly installed on the inner wall of the refrigerator. The mounting box (1) is equipped with a drive motor (11). The output shaft of the drive motor (11) is connected to a first connecting rod (4) through a transmission mechanism (12). The first connecting rod (4) is connected to a second connecting rod (5) through a linkage mechanism (13). The first connecting rod (4) and the second connecting rod (5) are rotatably installed outside the mounting box (1). The support frame (2) is located outside the mounting box (1). The first connecting rod (4) and the second connecting rod (5) are connected to the support frame (2). The support frame (2) is connected to a lifting partition (3).

2. The partition structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism (12) includes: The first gear (121) is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor (11); The first rotating shaft (122) passes at least partially through the side wall of the mounting box (1); The second gear (123) is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft (122), and the second gear (123) meshes with the first gear (121); One end of the first connecting rod (4) is connected to the first rotating shaft (122).

3. The partition structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism (13) includes: The second pivot (131) passes at least partially through the side wall of the mounting box (1); The first synchronous pulley (132) is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft (122); The second synchronous pulley (133) is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft (131), and a synchronous belt (134) is connected between the second synchronous pulley (133) and the first synchronous pulley (132); One end of the second connecting rod (5) is connected to the second rotating shaft (131).

4. The partition structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the mounting box (1) is provided with a first arc-shaped groove (101), and the first connecting rod (4) is provided with a first limiting member (41), which is slidably connected to the first arc-shaped groove (101).

5. The partition structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the mounting box (1) is fixedly provided with a fastener (103), and an elastic element (6) is connected between the fastener (103) and the first limiting element (41).

6. The partition structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the mounting box (1) is provided with a second arc-shaped groove (102), and the second connecting rod (5) is provided with a second limiting member (51), which is slidably connected to the second arc-shaped groove (102).

7. The partition structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of installation boxes (1) is two, and the two installation boxes (1) are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the refrigerator. The two sides of the lifting partition (3) are respectively connected to the support frame (2) set outside the two installation boxes (1).

8. The partition structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support frame (2) includes an upright plate (21) and a mounting plate (22) fixedly disposed on the upright plate (21). The mounting plate (22) is provided with a mounting groove (221) in the horizontal direction. The lifting partition (3) is at least partially disposed in the mounting groove (221).

9. The partition structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, One end of the first link (4) is hinged to the upright plate (21) of the support frame (2), and / or one end of the second link (5) is hinged to the upright plate (21) of the support frame (2).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the partition structure described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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