An adjustable refrigerator shelf

Abstract

This utility model discloses an adjustable refrigerator shelf, comprising a shelf body, an adjustment component inside the shelf body, the adjustment component including a locking plate, the locking plate being provided on the side of the shelf body, a crossbar being fixed at one end of the locking plate, a horizontal groove being provided inside the shelf body, the horizontal groove being slidably connected to the crossbar, a locking block being fixed on the outer circumference of the crossbar, a rack being bolted to one side of the locking block, a gear being provided on one side of the rack being meshed with the rack being, a short rod being sleeved on the inner circumference of the gear being, and a handle being sleeved on the outer circumference of the short rod being provided. A lifting component is provided on one side of the shelf body. This adjustable refrigerator shelf, with its adjustment component, is suitable for use with refrigerators of various sizes. Furthermore, the lifting component facilitates better adjustment of the height between shelves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator shelf technology, specifically an adjustable refrigerator shelf. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerator shelves are shelving structures inside a refrigerator used for storing items. They are typically made of metal, plastic, or other durable materials and are designed in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different refrigerator models and sizes. The main function of refrigerator shelves is to provide users with more storage space, making efficient use of the refrigerator's internal space. They also help users categorize and store food, making it easier to find and manage. Therefore, adjustable refrigerator shelves are necessary.

[0003] Although refrigerator shelves offer many advantages in the current technology, they still have the following problems: traditional refrigerator shelves usually require the shelves to be removed and then the placement of the shelves to be adjusted, which is a rather cumbersome process. Secondly, the height of the shelves is usually determined by the wall panels on the inner wall of the refrigerator, making it difficult to adjust them accurately according to the specific items, which results in low utilization of the space inside the refrigerator. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of this utility model and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be used to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0005] 1. Technical problems to be solved: To address the problems mentioned above, traditional refrigerator shelves are typically designed with a fixed height, making it difficult to flexibly adjust them according to user needs and refrigerator specifications. Shelves of a fixed height may not be able to accommodate items of different sizes, resulting in low space utilization inside the refrigerator. Therefore, this utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an adjustable refrigerator shelf, which aims to solve the problem that traditional refrigerator shelves are usually fixed in design and difficult to adjust flexibly according to user needs, and to achieve the goal of making it easy to adjust the height of the refrigerator shelf and improve the utilization rate of the internal space of the refrigerator.

[0007] 2. Technical Solution: To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An adjustable refrigerator shelf includes a shelf body with multiple equally spaced grooves on its surface. An adjustment assembly is located inside the shelf body, including a locking plate. The locking plate is positioned on the side of the shelf body, and a crossbar is fixed to one end of the locking plate. A horizontal groove is slidably connected to the crossbar inside the shelf body. A locking block is fixed to the outer circumference of the crossbar. A rack is bolted to one side of the locking block, and a gear is mounted on one side of the rack. The gear meshes with the rack. A short rod is fitted onto the inner circumference of the shelf body, and a handle is fitted onto the outer circumference of the short rod. A lifting assembly is provided on one side of the shelf body. Through the structural design of the adjustable assembly, the shelf body can be adapted to refrigerators of different sizes, improving the overall practicality and flexibility of the device. The structural design of the lifting assembly also facilitates the installation of a preservation device on the surface of the shelf body after it is raised, which facilitates better preservation of stored items. At the same time, the gear meshing connection of the lifting structure helps to reduce the shaking of the shelf body during the lifting process, thereby better maintaining the safety and stability of the items inside the refrigerator.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the adjustable refrigerator shelf of this utility model, the adjustment component further includes thin rods. The shelf body has a groove inside, and the inner wall of the groove is slidably connected to the thin rods. There are multiple thin rods, which are evenly distributed. One side of the rack is fixed to the inner wall of the refrigerator. Through the structural design of multiple equally distributed thin rods slidably connected to the groove, it is easy to maintain good balance during the process of adjusting the placement area of ​​the shelf body, that is, during the process of the horizontal bars extending in opposite directions.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable refrigerator shelf of this utility model, the lifting assembly includes a rack two, the bottom of the rack two is connected to a base by bolts, a gear two is meshed with one side of the rack two, and a fixing pin is inserted into the inner wall of the gear two.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable refrigerator shelf of this utility model, there are multiple lifting components, which are distributed at equal intervals.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model of an adjustable refrigerator shelf, there are multiple card plates, which are symmetrically distributed.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable refrigerator shelf of this utility model, a triangular block and an installation block are fixedly provided on the outer circumference of the fixing pin, a fixing block is provided above the gear two, and a triangular groove and an installation groove are respectively opened on the inner wall of the fixing block.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model of an adjustable refrigerator shelf, the inner wall of the triangular groove is engaged with the triangular block, the inner wall of the mounting groove is engaged with the mounting block, the top of the fixing block is connected to the clamping plate by bolts, and one end of the fixing pin is fixed with a handle.

[0014] 3. Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This adjustable refrigerator shelf is equipped with an adjustment component. By turning the handle, the short rod drives the gear to rotate and mesh with the rack, allowing the rack to extend in opposite directions. This facilitates the movement of the horizontal bar along the inner wall of the horizontal groove by the locking plate, which in turn drives the thin rod to extend. This allows for flexible adjustment of the refrigerator shelf's placement area, making it suitable for refrigerators of various sizes. This type of adjustable refrigerator shelf is equipped with a lifting component. By pulling the second handle, the triangular block and the mounting block are pulled out from the inner wall of the triangular groove and the mounting groove, respectively. This makes it easy to turn the handle to drive the fixing pin, so that the second gear can mesh with the second rack. This allows the shelf body to be raised and lowered on one side of the second rack, thus facilitating better adjustment of the height between the shelves and achieving the purpose of improving the utilization of the internal space of the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and detailed embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an adjustable refrigerator shelf according to the present invention. Figure 2 This is an exploded cross-sectional view of the adjustment component structure of an adjustable refrigerator shelf according to the present invention. Figure 3 This utility model relates to an adjustable refrigerator shelf. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of section A in the middle; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the lifting assembly structure of an adjustable refrigerator shelf according to the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inner wall of an adjustable refrigerator shelf according to the present invention.

[0016] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Shelf body; 2. Adjustment assembly; 21. Clamping plate; 22. Crossbar; 23. Horizontal groove; 24. Thin rod; 25. Thin groove; 26. Clamping block; 27. Rack one; 28. Gear one; 29. ​​Handle one; 210. Short rod; 3. Lifting assembly; 31. Base; 32. Rack two; 33. Gear two; 34. Fixing pin; 35. Mounting block; 36. Mounting groove; 37. Triangular block; 38. Triangular groove; 39. Fixing block; 310. Handle two; 4. Groove; 5. Refrigerator inner wall. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] This utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. In actual manufacturing, the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth should be included.

[0019] The orientation or positional relationship indicated in the terminology is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. It is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0020] The term "connection method" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] This utility model provides an overall structural diagram of an adjustable refrigerator shelf according to one embodiment, including: Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: An adjustable refrigerator shelf includes a shelf body 1. The surface of the shelf body 1 has multiple equally spaced grooves 4. An adjustment assembly 2 is located inside the shelf body 1. The adjustment assembly 2 includes a locking plate 21. The locking plate 21 is located on the side of the shelf body 1. A crossbar 22 is fixed to one end of the locking plate 21. A transverse groove 23 is located inside the shelf body 1, slidably connecting the transverse groove 23 to the transverse bar 22. A locking block 26 is fixed to the outer circumference of the transverse bar 22. A rack 27 is bolted to one side of the locking block 26. A gear 28 is located on one side of the rack 27, meshing with the rack 27. A short rod 210 is fitted onto the inner circumference of the shelf body 1. A handle 29 is fitted onto the outer circumference of the short rod 210. A lifting assembly 3 is provided on one side of the shelf body 1. The structure of the groove 4 facilitates good drainage and ventilation during the use of the shelf body 1. By rotating the handle 29, the short rod 210 drives the gear 28 to rotate and mesh with the rack 32, allowing the rack 32 to extend in opposite directions. This facilitates the movement of the horizontal bar 22 by the locking block 26 in the horizontal direction along the inner wall of the horizontal groove 23, allowing the locking plate 21 to extend the thin rod 24, thereby achieving the purpose of flexibly adjusting the placement area of ​​the refrigerator shelf.

[0023] It is worth noting that, in order to facilitate the maintenance of the overall service life of the device, the adjustment component 2 specifically includes a thin rod 24. The shelf body 1 has a groove 25 inside, and the inner wall of the groove 25 is slidably connected to the thin rod 24. There are multiple thin rods 24, which are evenly distributed. The inner wall 5 of the refrigerator is fixed on one side of the rack 27. Through the structural design of multiple thin rods 24 slidably connected to the groove, the force on the shelf body 1 during use can be distributed, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the overall service life of the device.

[0024] Next, in order to improve the utilization rate of the internal space of the refrigerator, specifically, the lifting component 3 includes a rack 2 32, the bottom of the rack 2 32 is connected to a base 31 by bolts, and a gear 2 33 is engaged with one side of the rack 2 32. A fixing pin 34 is inserted into the inner wall of the gear 2 33. The rack 2 32 is engaged with the gear 2 33, which facilitates the lifting and lowering of the shelf body 1 on one side of the rack 2 32, thereby making it easier to adjust the height between the shelves and thus achieving the purpose of improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the refrigerator.

[0025] Meanwhile, in order to facilitate the maintenance of good balance during the lifting and lowering of the shelf body 1, there are multiple lifting components 3, which are distributed at equal intervals. Through the structural design of multiple lifting components 3 distributed at equal intervals, it is easy to maintain good balance during the lifting and lowering of the shelf body 1.

[0026] Furthermore, in order to better adjust the placement area of ​​the shelf body 1, there are multiple clamping plates 21, which are symmetrically distributed. Through the structural design of multiple symmetrically distributed clamping plates 21, it is easy to engage with the gear 28 to connect the rack 32. After the rack 32 rotates, it drives the extension of the crossbar 22, thereby facilitating the better adjustment of the placement area of ​​the shelf body 1.

[0027] It is worth noting that, in order to better fix the gear 2 33, specifically, a triangular block 37 and a mounting block 35 are fixed on the outer circumference of the fixing pin 34, and a fixing block 39 is set above the gear 2 33. The inner wall of the fixing block 39 is respectively provided with a triangular groove 38 and a mounting groove 36. Through the unique structural design of the triangular block 37, the gear 2 33 can be better fixed when the triangular block 37 is locked in the inner wall of the triangular groove 38.

[0028] Finally, in order to raise and lower the shelf, specifically, the inner wall of the triangular groove 38 is connected to the triangular block 37, the inner wall of the mounting groove 36 is connected to the mounting block 35, the top of the fixing block 39 is connected to the clamping plate 21 by bolts, and one end of the fixing pin 34 is fixed with a handle 310. By pulling the handle 310, the triangular block 37 and the fixing block 39 are pulled out from the inner walls of the triangular groove 38 and the fixing groove, respectively. This makes it easy to rotate the handle to drive the fixing pin 34, so that the gear can mesh with the rack, thereby facilitating the raising and lowering of the shelf.

[0029] In addition, the circuits, electronic components and modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the internal structure and method.

[0030] Combination Figures 1-5 The adjustable refrigerator shelf of this embodiment is used as follows: 1: When using this type of adjustable refrigerator shelf, the operator moves the device to a suitable position, fixes the rack 2 32 to the inner wall of the refrigerator, adjusts the placement area of ​​the shelf body 1 by adjusting component 2, and adjusts the height of the shelf by lifting component 3, thus making it convenient for the operator to use. 2: When the device needs to adjust the placement area of ​​the shelf body 1, the device is equipped with an adjustment component 2. By turning the handle 29, the short rod 210 drives the gear 28 to rotate, which facilitates the gear 28 to mesh with the rack 27 connected to the top of the base 31 by bolts. This causes the rack 27 to drive the locking block 26 and the crossbar 22 to extend in opposite directions on the inner wall of the horizontal groove 23 and move horizontally. At the same time, the locking plate 21 also drives the thin rod 24 to extend on the inner wall of the narrow groove 25. By adjusting the area of ​​the thin rod 24 of the crossbar 22 outside the shelf body 1, the placement area of ​​the refrigerator shelf can be flexibly adjusted, which is convenient for use with refrigerators of various sizes. 3: When the device needs to adjust the height of the shelf body 1, the device is equipped with a lifting component 3. By pulling the handle 310, the triangular block 37 and the mounting block 35 are respectively pulled out from the inner walls of the triangular groove 38 and the mounting groove 36 opened on the inner wall of the fixing block 39. At this time, the operator can turn the handle so that the handle drives the fixing pin 34, which facilitates the engagement of the gear 33 on the outer circumference of the fixing pin 34 with the rack 32. This achieves the purpose of raising and lowering the shelf body 1 on one side of the rack 32, which is conducive to better adjusting the height between the shelves, thereby improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the refrigerator.

[0031] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, various modifications can be made and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the features in the embodiments disclosed in this invention can be combined with each other in any way. The lack of an exhaustive description of these combinations in this specification is merely for the sake of brevity and resource conservation. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable refrigerator shelf, characterized in that, The shelf includes a shelf body (1), the surface of which has a plurality of equally spaced grooves (4), and an adjustment assembly (2) inside the shelf body (1). The adjustment assembly (2) includes a locking plate (21), which is provided on the side of the shelf body (1). A crossbar (22) is fixed at one end of the locking plate (21), and a transverse groove (23) is provided inside the shelf body (1). The transverse groove (23) is slidably connected to the transverse bar (22). A locking block (26) is fixed on the outer circumference of the crossbar (22). A rack (27) is connected to one side of the locking block (26) by bolts. A gear (28) is provided on one side of the rack (27). The gear (28) meshes with the rack (27). A short rod (210) is sleeved on the inner circumference of the gear (28). A handle (29) is sleeved on the outer circumference of the short rod (210). A lifting assembly (3) is provided on one side of the shelf body (1).

2. The adjustable refrigerator shelf of claim 1, wherein, The adjustment component (2) also includes a thin rod (24). The shelf body (1) has a groove (25) inside. The inner wall of the groove (25) is slidably connected to the thin rod (24). There are multiple thin rods (24), which are evenly distributed. The inner wall of the refrigerator (5) is fixed on one side of the rack (27).

3. The adjustable refrigerator shelf of claim 1, wherein, The lifting assembly (3) includes a rack two (32), the bottom of the rack two (32) is connected to a base (31) by bolts, and a gear two (33) is meshed on one side of the rack two (32), with a fixing pin (34) inserted into the inner wall of the gear two (33).

4. The adjustable refrigerator shelf of claim 1, wherein, There are multiple lifting components (3), and the lifting components (3) are distributed at equal intervals.

5. The adjustable refrigerator shelf of claim 1, wherein, There are multiple card plates (21), and the card plates (21) are symmetrically distributed.

6. The adjustable refrigerator shelf of claim 3, wherein, The outer circumferential wall of the fixing pin (34) is fixed with a triangular block (37) and a mounting block (35), and a fixing block (39) is provided above the gear (33). The inner wall of the fixing block (39) is provided with a triangular groove (38) and a mounting groove (36).

7. The adjustable refrigerator shelf of claim 6, wherein, The inner wall of the triangular groove (38) is engaged with the triangular block (37), the inner wall of the mounting groove (36) is engaged with the mounting block (35), the top of the fixing block (39) is connected to the clamping plate (21) by bolts, and one end of the fixing pin (34) is fixed with a handle two (310).

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