Bottle crates and refrigerators

Abstract

This application relates to the field of item storage technology, and more particularly to a bottle rack and a refrigerator. The bottle rack includes a frame body, a retaining rod, and a telescopic assembly. The frame body has a receiving groove; the retaining rod is located on the side of the frame body facing the opening of the receiving groove, and is used to retain items within the receiving groove; the telescopic assembly connects the frame body and the retaining rod at its two ends respectively; the telescopic assembly is used to adjust the distance between the retaining rod and the frame body to retain items of different heights. The technical solution provided by this application can solve the problem that traditional bottle racks, due to their height limitations, easily tip over or even fall when taller bottles are placed inside, as the bottles are not fixed in place, when users retrieve items or open / close the refrigerator door.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of item storage technology, and more particularly to a bottle rack and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development and improved living standards, refrigerators have become an indispensable household appliance in modern life. Refrigerators extend the shelf life of food and maintain its freshness through a low-temperature environment, while also inhibiting bacterial growth, thus ensuring food safety. To improve space utilization, refrigerator doors are usually equipped with bottle racks for easy access to items, and categorized storage keeps the interior of the refrigerator neat and organized.

[0003] Traditional bottle racks, due to their height limitations, are usually more convenient for placing bottles that match the height of the rack. When placing taller bottles, since the bottles are not secured, they can easily tip over or even fall off when users are taking items or opening and closing the refrigerator door. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a bottle rack and a refrigerator to solve the problem that traditional bottle racks, due to their height limitations, can easily tip over or even fall when taller bottles are placed in them, as the bottles are not secured and users are retrieving items or opening and closing the refrigerator door.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a bottle frame, including a frame body, a retaining rod, and a telescopic assembly. The frame body has a receiving groove. The retaining rod is located on the side of the frame body facing the opening of the receiving groove, and the retaining rod is used to contain items in the receiving groove. The two ends of the telescopic assembly are respectively connected to the frame body and the retaining rod. The telescopic assembly is used to adjust the distance between the retaining rod and the frame body to contain items of different heights.

[0006] Optionally, the enclosure bar is an integrally formed rectangular structure, with an enclosure channel formed inside the enclosure bar, and the enclosure channel is located at the opening of the receiving groove.

[0007] Optionally, the telescopic assembly includes at least two, and an even number of, intermediate links, with each pair of intermediate links rotatably connected at their midpoints.

[0008] Optionally, each of the intermediate connecting rods has a rotating hole in its middle, and the inner wall of the rotating hole is recessed with a plurality of limiting grooves, each of the limiting grooves being spaced apart from the inner wall of the rotating hole; the telescopic assembly has at least one rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft has a limiting boss protruding from it, the limiting boss being able to limit and cooperate with each of the limiting grooves.

[0009] Optionally, the barrier bar is provided with a first mating part, and the telescopic assembly is provided with a first snap-fit ​​member, which snaps into the first mating part.

[0010] Optionally, the frame body is provided with a second mating part, and the telescopic component is provided with a second snap-fit ​​member, wherein the first snap-fit ​​member snaps into the second mating part.

[0011] Optionally, the telescopic component has a folded state and an unfolded state, wherein in the folded state, the barrier bar abuts against the frame body.

[0012] Optionally, the bottle frame further includes at least one baffle, each baffle being detachably connected to the barrier bar, and the baffles being spaced apart along the length of the barrier bar.

[0013] Optionally, a storage groove is provided at the end of the frame body away from the enclosure bar.

[0014] Optionally, in the vertical direction, the height of the bottom of the storage groove is lower than the height of the opening of the storage groove.

[0015] Optionally, all of the baffles are made of silicone.

[0016] Secondly, this application provides a refrigerator, including the bottle rack provided in the first aspect of this application.

[0017] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] The bottle frame provided in this application embodiment achieves flexible enclosure of items of different heights by setting a telescopic component and a blocking bar on the frame body. Specifically, the frame body serves as the basic structure, with a receiving slot for placing various items. The blocking bar is installed on the side of the frame body facing the receiving slot opening, serving to block the items. The two ends of the telescopic component are connected to the frame body and the blocking bar, respectively. The telescopic component can be a diamond-shaped telescopic frame, a telescopic sleeve structure, or an adjustable threaded rod, etc. When taller items need to be placed, the user can stretch the telescopic component to increase the height of the blocking bar, allowing the item to be smoothly placed in the bottle frame and securely contained by the blocking bar; when shorter items are placed, the user can compress the telescopic component to reduce the height of the blocking bar, thereby achieving precise enclosure of items of different heights. The bottle frame of this application can significantly improve the space utilization and applicability of the bottle frame on the refrigerator door, avoid the problem of items tipping over due to instability when placed too tall, and effectively prevent items from shaking or tipping over when opening and closing the refrigerator door, ensuring the cleanliness of the refrigerator interior and the safety of the items. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0020] 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, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator and bottle frame structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the bottle frame structure provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic component and the barrier bar structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the intermediate connecting rod structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft, the first snap-fit ​​component, and the second snap-fit ​​component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the bottle frame structure provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the frame body structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Frame body; 1a. Receiving groove; 1b. Second mating part; 1c. Storage groove;

[0031] 2. Fence bar; 2a. Fence access; 2b. First mating part;

[0032] 3. Telescopic assembly; 31. Intermediate connecting rod; 31a. Rotating hole; 31b. Limiting groove; 32. Rotating shaft; 321. Limiting boss; 33. First locking component; 34. Second locking component;

[0033] 4. Baffle plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0036] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0037] To address the technical problem of traditional bottle racks in the prior art, which, due to their height limitations, easily tip over or even fall when taller bottles are placed in them because the bottles are not secured, this application provides a bottle rack and refrigerator that, through the installation of a telescopic component 3 and a barrier bar 2, can prevent items from tipping over due to being too tall to fit or being unstable. It can also effectively prevent items from shaking or tipping over when the refrigerator door is opened or closed, ensuring the cleanliness of the refrigerator interior and the safety of the items.

[0038] Figures 1 to 7 A bottle frame provided in this application includes a frame body 1, a retaining rod 2, and a telescopic assembly 3. The frame body 1 has a receiving groove 1a. The retaining rod 2 is located on the side of the frame body 1 facing the opening of the receiving groove 1a, and is used to retain items in the receiving groove 1a. The two ends of the telescopic assembly 3 are respectively connected to the frame body 1 and the retaining rod 2. The telescopic assembly 3 is used to adjust the distance between the retaining rod 2 and the frame body 1 to retain items of different heights.

[0039] In this embodiment, flexible enclosure of items of different heights is achieved by setting a telescopic component 3 and a barrier bar 2 on the frame body 1. Specifically, the frame body 1 serves as the basic structure, with a receiving groove 1a for placing various items. The frame body 1 is generally made of plastic materials such as polystyrene (PS) or polypropylene (PP), and has a certain strength to effectively support the food and other items to be stored. The barrier bar 2 is installed on the side of the frame body 1 facing the opening of the receiving groove 1a, and serves to block items by being externally placed on the frame body 1. The two ends of the telescopic component 3 are connected to the frame body 1 and the barrier bar 2, respectively. The telescopic component 3 can take various specific forms, such as a diamond-shaped telescopic bar, a telescopic sleeve structure, or an adjustable threaded bar. Taking a diamond-shaped telescopic bar as an example, the effect of stretching or contracting is achieved through the rotational connection between multiple connecting rod structures. Users can easily adjust the distance between the barrier bar 2 and the frame body 1 through the telescopic component 3. When taller items need to be placed, the user can extend the telescopic component 3 to increase the height of the barrier bar 2, so that the items can be smoothly placed into the bottle frame and securely surrounded by the barrier bar 2; when shorter items are placed, the user can compress the telescopic component 3 to reduce the height of the barrier bar 2, thereby achieving precise enclosure of items of different heights.

[0040] The bottle rack of this application significantly improves the space utilization and applicability of the bottle rack on the refrigerator door. Traditional bottle racks, due to their fixed height, often only accommodate items of a specific height. However, this application, through the adjustable function of the telescopic component 3, can flexibly accommodate items of various heights, from short condiment bottles to taller beverage bottles, greatly enriching the usage scenarios of the bottle rack and avoiding the problem of items being too tall to fit or tipping over due to instability. This bottle rack design enhances the user experience and convenience. Users do not need to frequently change bottle racks or adjust the internal layout of the refrigerator according to the height of the items; they can simply operate the telescopic component 3 to place and secure the items, making the operation simple and quick. The design of the barrier bar 2 effectively prevents items from shaking or tipping over when opening and closing the refrigerator door, ensuring the cleanliness of the refrigerator interior and the safety of the items.

[0041] To ensure that the overall strength of the barrier bar 2 can meet the protection requirements of the items inside the bottle frame, and at the same time, regardless of whether there are many or few items inside the bottle frame, the size of the barrier bar 2 will not affect the storage function of the bottle frame itself.

[0042] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The enclosure bar 2 of this application adopts an integrally molded rectangular structure, with an enclosure channel 2a formed inside. This enclosure channel 2a is directly opposite the opening of the receiving groove 1a, and is used to enclose and secure items placed in the receiving groove 1a. Specifically, the enclosure bar 2 can be manufactured by injection molding, using high-strength plastic materials such as polypropylene (PP) or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) to ensure its structural strength and durability. The shape of the enclosure channel 2a matches the opening of the receiving groove 1a, and is usually a rectangular or slightly curved channel for better storage of items. In addition, both ends of the enclosure bar 2 can be fixed to the ends of the telescopic assembly 3 by buckles or screws, ensuring that its height can be adjusted to accommodate items of different heights.

[0043] The one-piece rectangular structure not only ensures the structural strength and stability of the enclosure bar 2, but also simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces production costs. The design of the enclosure channel 2a allows the enclosure bar 2 to maximize the use of the refrigerator's internal space without affecting the bottle rack storage space, effectively preventing items from shaking or tipping over during refrigerator door opening and closing, thus improving space utilization. This design not only enhances the user experience but also reduces the problem of internal refrigerator clutter and food waste caused by items tipping over. Users can maximize the use of the refrigerator's internal space, making the refrigerator highly practical and competitive in the market.

[0044] Due to the limited internal space of the frame body 1, the overall volume of the telescopic component 3 cannot be too large. In order to balance the stability of the entire enclosure bar 2 and the economic cost of the bottle frame, the structure of the telescopic component 3 needs to be as simple and reliable as possible.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The telescopic component 3 of this application is designed with at least two, and an even number, intermediate connecting rods 31, with the middle of each pair of intermediate connecting rods 31 connected by a rotatable connection. This structure is similar to a common diamond-shaped telescopic frame or a parallelogram telescopic structure. Specifically, high-strength plastic materials, such as polypropylene (PP) or polycarbonate (PC), can be selected, and these intermediate connecting rods 31 can be manufactured by injection molding. Taking four intermediate connecting rods 31 as an example, they are paired in pairs, and the middle of each pair of intermediate connecting rods 31 is connected by a rotating shaft or hinge to form a telescopic diamond structure. When the user needs to adjust the height of the barrier bar 2, they only need to pull or push both ends of the telescopic component 3, and the diamond structure will extend or shorten accordingly, thereby causing the barrier bar 2 to rise or fall.

[0046] The telescopic component 3 of this application employs an even number of intermediate connecting rods 31, with each pair of intermediate connecting rods 31 rotatably connected at their midpoints. This structural design ensures that the telescopic component 3 maintains good stability and balance during telescopic movement, avoiding wobbling or jamming caused by structural asymmetry or unstable connections. This telescopic component 3 can flexibly adjust the height of the barrier bar 2 as needed, thus adapting to items of different heights and greatly improving the applicability and flexibility of the bottle frame. For example, when placing taller items, the user can easily extend the telescopic component 3 to raise the barrier bar 2 to a suitable height, ensuring the items are securely contained; while when placing shorter items, the telescopic component 3 can be compressed to lower the height of the barrier bar 2, avoiding wasted space. Furthermore, this design of the telescopic component 3 also has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, and ease of manufacturing and maintenance, effectively reducing production costs and improving the product's market competitiveness.

[0047] Since the telescopic component 3 in the aforementioned embodiment cannot maintain the barrier bar 2 at a specific height, when using bottle frames to enclose items of different heights, it is usually necessary to adjust the height of the barrier bar 2 through the telescopic component 3. Therefore, it is essential to maintain the telescopic component 3 at a specific height to ensure that the items can be effectively protected.

[0048] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 The telescopic assembly 3 achieves fine adjustment and positioning by opening a rotating hole 31a in the middle of each intermediate connecting rod 31 and setting multiple limiting grooves 31b on the inner wall of the rotating hole 31a. Specifically, each intermediate connecting rod 31 has a rotating hole 31a in the middle, and multiple limiting grooves 31b are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the rotating hole 31a. These limiting grooves 31b are spaced apart circumferentially along the rotating hole 31a. The telescopic assembly 3 also includes at least one rotating shaft 32, on which a limiting boss 321 protrudes. The limiting boss 321 can engage with the limiting groove 31b for limiting. During assembly, the rotating shaft 32 passes through the rotating hole 31a of the intermediate connecting rod 31, and the limiting boss 321 aligns with and embeds into the limiting groove 31b, thereby realizing the rotational connection and positioning function between the intermediate connecting rods 31. When the user needs to adjust the height of the barrier bar 2, the intermediate connecting rod 31 can be rotated to move the limiting boss 321 from one limiting groove 31b to another, thereby realizing the telescopic movement of the telescopic component 3. This design not only realizes the telescopic function, but also ensures the stability of the telescopic component 3 in different positions through the cooperation of the limiting groove 31b and the limiting boss 321, preventing accidental extension or retraction caused by external forces.

[0049] The telescopic component 3 of this application achieves multi-level positioning by setting multiple limiting grooves 31b on the inner wall of the rotating hole 31a and setting limiting bosses 321 on the rotating shaft 32. This design allows users to adjust the barrier bar 2 to multiple different height positions according to actual needs, thereby better adapting to items of different heights and improving the applicability and flexibility of the bottle rack. For example, when placing taller items, users can adjust the barrier bar 2 to a higher position; while when placing shorter items, the barrier bar 2 can be adjusted to a lower position, ensuring that the items are securely blocked while maximizing the use of the refrigerator's internal space. Secondly, the cooperation of the limiting grooves 31b and the limiting bosses 321 can effectively prevent accidental extension and retraction of the telescopic component 3 during use, improving the stability and reliability of the telescopic component 3. This design not only enhances the user experience but also reduces the risk of items shaking or tipping due to instability of the telescopic component 3, ensuring the cleanliness of the refrigerator's interior and the safety of the items. In addition, this structure is simple, low-cost, easy to manufacture and maintain, which can effectively reduce production costs and improve the product's market competitiveness.

[0050] To prevent rotation between the barrier bar 2 and the telescopic assembly 3, which would affect the overall performance of the barrier bar 2, the barrier bar 2 is provided with a first mating part 2b, and the telescopic assembly 3 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part 33, which snaps into the first mating part 2b.

[0051] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 To ensure a stable connection between the barrier bar 2 and the telescopic assembly 3 and to prevent the barrier bar 2 from rotating during use, this application designs a first mating part 2b and a first snap-fit ​​member 33. Specifically, the barrier bar 2 is provided with a first mating part 2b, and the telescopic assembly 3 is provided with a matching first snap-fit ​​member 33. The first mating part 2b can be a groove or a protrusion, while the first snap-fit ​​member 33 is a snap-fit ​​protrusion or groove that can engage with it. During assembly, the first snap-fit ​​member 33 engages tightly with the first mating part 2b, thereby firmly fixing the barrier bar 2 to the telescopic assembly 3. For example, the first mating part 2b can be a circular groove at the bottom of the barrier bar 2, while the first snap-fit ​​member 33 is a buckle with a protrusion that can be embedded in the groove to maintain the engagement. This design not only prevents relative rotation between the barrier bar 2 and the telescopic assembly 3 but also ensures the stability of the barrier bar 2's position on the telescopic assembly 3, so that the barrier bar 2 will not loosen or shift even when the refrigerator door is frequently opened and closed. In addition, to facilitate user installation and disassembly, the first snap-fit ​​component 33 can be designed as a pressable or rotatable structure, allowing users to quickly install or disassemble the barrier bar 2 and the telescopic component 3 through simple operations.

[0052] This application significantly improves the connection stability between the retaining rod 2 and the telescopic component 3 through the design of the first mating part 2b and the first snap-fit ​​part 33. This snap-fit ​​structure effectively prevents the retaining rod 2 from rotating during use, thereby ensuring that the retaining rod 2 can always stably enclose and fix the items in the receiving slot 1a, avoiding the problem of items shaking or tipping over due to the retaining rod 2 loosening. The snap-fit ​​structure design makes the connection between the retaining rod 2 and the telescopic component 3 more secure. Even under frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door or external impact, the retaining rod 2 will not easily loosen, improving the service life and reliability of the entire bottle frame. This design also has the advantages of easy installation and disassembly. Users can complete the installation or replacement of the retaining rod 2 through simple operations, improving the user experience. Through this structure, this application not only solves the usage problems caused by the instability of the retaining rod 2 in traditional bottle frames, but also improves the utilization efficiency of the internal space of the refrigerator, making the refrigerator bottle frame more practical and safer.

[0053] To prevent rotation between the frame body 1 and the telescopic component 3, which would affect the telescopic direction of the telescopic component 3, the frame body 1 is provided with a second mating part 1b, and the telescopic component 3 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part 34. The first snap-fit ​​part 33 snaps into the second mating part 1b.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 To ensure a stable connection between the frame body 1 and the telescopic component 3, and to prevent the telescopic component 3 from rotating during telescopic movement, thus affecting its telescopic direction, this application designs a second mating part 1b and a second snap-fit ​​member 34. Specifically, the frame body 1 is provided with a second mating part 1b, and the telescopic component 3 is provided with a matching second snap-fit ​​member 34. The second mating part 1b can be a groove or a protrusion, while the second snap-fit ​​member 34 is a snap-fit ​​protrusion or groove that can engage with it. During assembly, the second snap-fit ​​member 34 engages tightly with the second mating part 1b, thereby firmly fixing the telescopic component 3 to the frame body 1. This design not only prevents relative rotation between the frame body 1 and the telescopic component 3, but also ensures the stability of the telescopic component 3's position on the frame body 1, so that the telescopic component 3 will not loosen or shift even when the refrigerator door is frequently opened and closed.

[0055] This application significantly improves the connection stability between the frame body 1 and the telescopic component 3 through the design of the second mating part 1b and the second snap-fit ​​member 34. This snap-fit ​​structure effectively prevents relative rotation between the frame body 1 and the telescopic component 3, ensuring that the telescopic component 3 maintains the correct orientation during extension and retraction, avoiding problems such as uneven extension or jamming caused by rotation. The snap-fit ​​structure makes the connection between the frame body 1 and the telescopic component 3 more robust; even with frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door or impact from external forces, the telescopic component 3 will not easily loosen, improving the service life and reliability of the entire bottle frame. Through this structure, this application not only solves the usage problems caused by the instability of the telescopic component 3 in traditional bottle frames, but also improves the utilization efficiency of the refrigerator's internal space, making the refrigerator bottle frame more practical and safer. This design, while ensuring functionality, also reduces production costs and enhances the product's market competitiveness.

[0056] When the user does not need to use the barrier bar 2 to enclose the object, in order to prevent the barrier bar 2 from affecting the normal use of the bottle frame or increasing the time cost for the user to disassemble the barrier bar 2, the telescopic component 3 has a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the barrier bar 2 abuts against the frame body 1.

[0057] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 To prevent the barrier bar 2 from interfering with the normal use of the bottle frame when not in use, and to reduce the time cost of disassembling the barrier bar 2, the telescopic component 3 of this application is designed with both folded and unfolded states. Specifically, the structure of the telescopic component 3 allows it to be completely folded when not in use, so that the barrier bar 2 can fit tightly against the frame body 1, thereby saving space and maintaining the neat appearance of the bottle frame. In the folded state, the barrier bar 2 abuts against the frame body 1, taking up almost no extra space, and the user can freely use the bottle frame's receiving slot 1a to place items without being disturbed by the barrier bar 2. The telescopic component 3 can adopt a multi-segment linkage structure, with each segment connected by rotation, so that the entire telescopic component 3 can be unfolded to its maximum length when needed and folded to its minimum volume when not needed. To achieve this function, the rotation shaft 32 of the telescopic component 3 can be designed with a locking and unlocking function. When folding is required, the user can operate the locking device to allow the linkage of the telescopic component 3 to rotate freely, thereby folding the barrier bar 2 to the position abutting against the frame body 1. When the barrier bar 2 is needed, operate the locking device again to extend the telescopic component 3 to the required length and lock it in place.

[0058] The telescopic component 3 of this application features a folded and unfolded design, significantly improving the flexibility and space utilization of the bottle frame. When the user does not need the blocking bar 2, it can be folded down to abut against the frame body 1, thus occupying no extra space. The user can freely use the bottle frame's receiving slot 1a to place items without being disturbed by the blocking bar 2. This design allows the bottle frame to maintain the same ease of use as a regular bottle frame when the blocking function is not in use, enhancing the user experience. When the blocking bar 2 is needed, the user can easily unfold the telescopic component 3, adjust it to the required length, and lock it in place, effectively blocking items. This folding and unfolding design not only improves the bottle frame's versatility but also enhances its adaptability to different usage scenarios. This design not only solves the problem of wasted space in traditional bottle frames when the blocking function is not in use but also achieves a perfect balance between function and space utilization through clever structural design, making the refrigerator bottle frame more practical and aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, it avoids the increased time costs incurred by users due to frequent disassembly and installation of the blocking bar 2, further improving the product's user-friendliness.

[0059] To prevent items inside the enclosure bar 2 from colliding with each other, causing them to tip over and become damaged, the bottle frame also includes at least one baffle 4. Each baffle 4 is detachably connected to the enclosure bar 2, and each baffle 4 is spaced apart along the length of the enclosure bar 2.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 These baffles 4 are detachably connected to the barrier bars 2, allowing for flexible installation or removal as needed. Specifically, the baffles 4 are spaced apart along the length of the barrier bars 2, thus dividing the receiving slot 1a and the barrier channel 2a into multiple independent areas. Each area can hold one item, preventing collisions between items. The baffles 4 can be connected to the barrier bars 2 in various ways. For example, multiple slots can be provided on the inner side of the barrier bars 2, and buckles matching the slots are provided on both sides of the baffles 4. Users can quickly install the baffles 4 by inserting the buckles into the slots; when disassembly is needed, simply press the buckles to remove the baffles 4. The shape and size of the baffles 4 can be designed according to the internal structure of the barrier bars 2, typically as rectangular or slightly curved thin sheets to accommodate items of different shapes.

[0061] This application significantly improves the stability and safety of items within the bottle frame by incorporating removable baffles 4. The baffles 4 are spaced apart along the length of the retaining bar 2, dividing the receiving slot 1a and the retaining channel 2a into multiple independent areas, each containing one item, effectively preventing collisions between items. For example, when placing fragile glass or plastic bottles, the baffles 4 prevent the bottles from shaking or tipping over during refrigerator door opening and closing, thus reducing the risk of damage. The baffles 4 are detachably connected to the retaining bar 2, allowing users to flexibly install or remove them according to their needs. This design not only enhances the versatility and flexibility of the bottle frame but also allows users to adjust the internal layout of the frame based on the size and quantity of items. For example, when placing larger items, users can remove some baffles 4 to provide more space; when placing multiple smaller items, more baffles 4 can be installed to ensure each item is securely separated. This design also offers advantages in terms of ease of manufacture and maintenance; the baffles 4 have a simple structure, low cost, and are easy to replace. This design not only solves the problem of items in traditional bottle racks easily colliding and getting damaged, but also improves the utilization efficiency of the refrigerator's internal space, making the refrigerator bottle rack more practical and safer, and further enhancing the user experience.

[0062] In order to increase the utilization of the bottom space of the bottle frame and to allow users to better store thin items such as baffles 4 when the baffle bar 2 is folded, a storage slot 1c is provided at the end of the frame body 1 away from the baffle bar 2.

[0063] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 To improve the utilization of the bottom space of the bottle frame and provide a better storage solution for users when the retaining bar 2 is folded, this application provides a storage slot 1c at the end of the frame body 1 away from the retaining bar 2. The storage slot 1c is designed to provide a dedicated storage space for sheet-like items such as baffles 4 and face masks, allowing these items to be neatly stored when not in use, avoiding clutter inside the bottle frame or other locations. Specifically, the storage slot 1c can be designed as a rectangular or trapezoidal structure, and its size should be adjusted according to the size of the baffle 4 to ensure that the baffle 4 can be easily inserted and stored securely. The depth of the storage slot 1c can be optimized according to the thickness of the baffle 4, typically set to 1.5 to 2 times the thickness of the baffle 4, so that the baffle 4 can be fully accommodated during storage while preventing it from easily slipping out due to external force. In this embodiment, the storage slot 1c can be integrally molded with the frame body 1 and made of the same material as the frame body 1, such as polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS).

[0064] This application significantly improves the utilization rate of the bottom space of the bottle frame by creating a storage slot 1c at the end of the frame body 1 away from the baffle bar 2, and provides users with a better storage solution. The storage slot 1c provides a dedicated storage space for sheet items such as the baffle 4 and face masks, allowing these items to be neatly stored when not in use, avoiding cluttered placement inside the bottle frame or in other locations, thus maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetics of the refrigerator interior. This design not only enhances the versatility of the bottle frame but also strengthens its adaptability to different usage scenarios. For example, when the user does not need to use the baffle bar 2, the baffle 4 can be neatly placed in the storage slot 1c, saving space and avoiding the risk of loss or damage to the baffle 4.

[0065] To prevent items from sliding out of the storage slot 1c, the bottom of the storage slot 1c is lower than the opening of the storage slot 1c in the vertical direction.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the vertical direction, the bottom of the storage slot 1c is lower than the opening. This structural design is similar to a "step," forming a slight flange at the opening of the storage slot 1c, thus providing a barrier to prevent stored items from slipping out. The height difference between the bottom and opening of the storage slot 1c can be adjusted according to actual needs. Typically, this height difference is between 2 and 5 millimeters, sufficient to prevent items from slipping out without causing excessive obstruction to the insertion and removal of items. For example, when the user places the baffle 4 into the storage slot 1c, the bottom of the baffle 4 will rest against the bottom of the slot, while its upper part will be blocked by the flange at the opening, thus securing it firmly within the storage slot 1c. To further enhance the anti-slip effect, anti-slip textures or rubber pads can be provided at the bottom and opening of the storage slot 1c. These anti-slip measures not only increase the friction between the items and the storage slot 1c but also reduce wear and tear caused by collisions during storage. The shape of the storage slot 1c can be optimized according to the size and shape of the baffle 4 to ensure that the baffle 4 can fit tightly against the inner wall of the storage slot 1c, thereby further improving the stability of storage.

[0067] This application significantly improves the anti-slip performance of the storage slot 1c by designing the bottom height of the slot 1c to be lower than the top height in the vertical direction. This design not only effectively prevents items in the storage slot 1c from sliding out due to vibration or external force, but also enhances the stability of items within the storage slot 1c. For example, during frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door or during refrigerator movement, thin items such as the baffle 4 can be securely stored in the storage slot 1c and will not fall off due to shaking, thereby reducing the risk of loss or damage. This structural design is simple and low-cost, and can be easily implemented in existing bottle frame manufacturing processes. By setting anti-slip textures or rubber pads inside the storage slot 1c, the anti-slip effect is further enhanced, while also protecting items from wear and tear. This design not only improves the practicality and reliability of the bottle frame, but also enhances the user experience through clever space utilization and structural design, making the refrigerator bottle frame more user-friendly and safer.

[0068] To further reduce rigid collisions between items, each baffle 4 is made of silicone. Silicone is a material with excellent elasticity and flexibility, providing good cushioning between items. Specifically, the thickness of the baffle 4 can be adjusted according to actual needs, typically between 2 and 5 millimeters, to ensure sufficient cushioning without taking up too much space. The baffle 4 can be designed as a rectangular or slightly curved sheet to fit the internal structure of the barrier bar 2. Buckles or protrusions can be provided on both sides of the baffle 4 for detachable connection with slots or grooves on the inner side of the barrier bar 2. For example, multiple slots can be provided on the inner side of the barrier bar 2, and buckles matching these slots can be provided on both sides of the baffle 4. Users can quickly install the baffle 4 by inserting the buckles into the slots; when disassembly is needed, simply press the buckles to remove the baffle 4. Furthermore, to further improve the cushioning performance of the baffle 4, tiny bumps or textures can be provided on the surface of the baffle 4. These designs increase the friction between the baffle 4 and the items, providing additional cushioning. The silicone baffle 4 not only has good flexibility, but also has the characteristics of temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, which allows it to be used for a long time in the low temperature environment of the refrigerator without aging or deformation.

[0069] Please see Figure 1 A second aspect of this application provides a refrigerator, including the bottle frame described in the above embodiments.

[0070] This bottle rack, through its unique design, significantly improves the utilization efficiency of the refrigerator's internal space and the user experience. Specifically, the baffle bar 2 is connected to the frame body 1 via a telescopic component 3, allowing its height to be adjusted to accommodate items of different heights; baffles 4 are spaced along the length of the baffle bar 2 to separate items and prevent them from colliding with each other. In the overall refrigerator design, the bottle rack is installed on the inside of the refrigerator door or other suitable locations so that users can easily access items. To ensure that the bottle rack matches the overall structure of the refrigerator, its size and shape can be customized according to the size of the refrigerator door. For example, the length and width of the frame body 1 can be optimized according to the internal space of the refrigerator door to maximize the use of available space. This application significantly improves the overall performance of the refrigerator and the user experience by introducing the bottle rack designed above into the refrigerator. First, the telescopic component 3 and the adjustable baffle bar 2 design of the bottle rack allow the refrigerator to adapt to items of different heights, improving space utilization. For example, users can easily adjust the height of the baffle bar 2 to place taller beverage bottles or shorter condiment bottles without replacing the bottle rack or readjusting the internal layout of the refrigerator.

[0071] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0072] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0073] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A bottle frame, characterized in that, include: The frame body (1) has a receiving groove (1a); A barrier bar (2) is located on the side of the frame body (1) facing the opening of the receiving groove (1a), and the barrier bar (2) is used to enclose the items in the receiving groove (1a); Telescopic component (3), the two ends of which are respectively connected to the frame body (1) and the enclosure rod (2); the telescopic component (3) is used to adjust the distance between the enclosure rod (2) and the frame body (1) to enclose items of different heights.

2. The bottle frame of claim 1, wherein, The enclosure bar (2) is an integrally formed rectangular structure, and an enclosure channel (2a) is formed inside the enclosure bar (2). The enclosure channel (2a) is located at the opening of the receiving groove (1a).

3. The bottle frame of claim 1, wherein, The telescopic assembly (3) includes at least two, and an even number of, intermediate links (31), which are rotatably connected at the middle of each pair of intermediate links (31).

4. The bottle frame of claim 3, wherein, Each of the intermediate connecting rods (31) has a rotating hole (31a) in the middle. The inner wall of the rotating hole (31a) is recessed with a plurality of limiting grooves (31b). Each limiting groove (31b) is spaced apart from the inner wall of the rotating hole (31a). The telescopic component (3) has at least one rotating shaft (32). The rotating shaft (32) has a limiting boss (321) protruding from it. The limiting boss (321) can be limited and engaged with each limiting groove (31b).

5. The bottle frame of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The enclosure bar (2) is provided with a first mating part (2b), and the telescopic component (3) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part (33), which snaps into the first mating part (2b).

6. The bottle cradle of claim 5, wherein The frame body (1) is provided with a second mating part (1b), and the telescopic component (3) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part (34), which snaps into the second mating part (1b).

7. The bottle frame according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The telescopic component (3) has a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the barrier rod (2) abuts against the frame body (1).

8. The bottle frame of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The bottle frame also includes at least one baffle (4), each baffle (4) being detachably connected to the barrier bar (2), and each baffle (4) being spaced apart along the length direction of the barrier bar (2).

9. The bottle frame of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The frame body (1) has a storage groove (1c) at one end away from the enclosure bar (2).

10. The bottle cradle of claim 9, wherein, In the vertical direction, the height of the bottom of the storage groove (1c) is lower than the height of the opening of the storage groove (1c).

11. The bottle cradle of claim 8, wherein All the baffles (4) are made of silicone.

12. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: Includes the bottle frame as described in any one of claims 1-11.

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