Door structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment provides a door body structure and refrigerator, door body structure includes door body subassembly and light source subassembly, door body subassembly includes end cover, light source subassembly sets up on end cover, includes lamp board subassembly and transparent light guide piece, and lamp board subassembly is located the side of transparent light guide piece facing end cover, wherein, lamp board subassembly includes at least one lamp pearl, and transparent light guide piece includes light guide plate and with the light guide structure corresponding to lamp pearl, and the light of one end light guide structure is coupled on the light emitting surface of lamp pearl, and the light of the other end light guide structure is coupled on light guide plate, and light guide structure is used for conducting the light of lamp pearl to light guide plate on. The utility model discloses the door body structure through light guide structure transmits the light of lamp pearl to light guide plate, satisfies the illumination demand of door handle at the same time, avoids the problem of black shadow produced by direct light, improves the lighting effect.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As refrigerator products continue to upgrade and iterate, the design of ambient lighting for refrigerator door handles has received widespread attention as an important aspect of enhancing user experience and product aesthetics. Existing ambient lighting solutions for refrigerator door handles primarily use long strip light panels to achieve the lighting function, but this solution has significant drawbacks. From a lighting effect perspective, the long strip light panel emits direct light, which, due to the obstruction of the door handle structure, easily creates shadows around it, disrupting the uniform and soft lighting effect that the ambient lighting aims to create, and reducing visual comfort and product aesthetics.

[0003] Therefore, developing a solution that meets the lighting needs of refrigerator door handles while avoiding shadows cast by direct light is a technical problem that the industry urgently needs to solve. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this utility model proposes a door structure to address the problem that existing ambient lighting schemes for refrigerator door handles easily produce shadows, affecting the lighting effect.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a refrigerator.

[0006] The door structure according to the first aspect of the present invention is applied to a refrigeration device and includes: Door assembly, including end caps; A light source assembly, disposed on the end cover, includes a lamp panel assembly and a transparent light guide, wherein the lamp panel assembly is located on the side of the transparent light guide facing the end cover; The light panel assembly includes at least one LED bead, and the transparent light guide includes a light guide plate and a light guide structure corresponding to the LED bead. One end of the light guide structure couples light onto the light-emitting surface of the LED bead, and the other end of the light guide structure couples light onto the light guide plate. The light guide structure is used to conduct the light emitted by the LED bead to the light guide plate.

[0007] According to the door structure of this utility model embodiment, a transparent light guide is provided below the light panel assembly. The transparent light guide includes a light guide plate and a light guide structure. By coupling the light from one end of the light guide structure to the light-emitting surface of the lamp beads in the light panel assembly, and coupling the light from the other end of the light guide structure to the light guide plate, the light emitted by the lamp beads is transmitted to the light guide plate through the light guide structure to meet the lighting needs of the door handle, avoid the problem of shadows caused by direct light, and improve the lighting effect.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end cap is provided with a wire passage hole, which is used to thread a wire harness connected to the lamp panel assembly, wherein the lamp panel assembly is located at the position of the wire passage hole.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the light guide structure is a flexible light guide column, and the diameter of the flexible light guide column is larger than the diameter of the lamp bead.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end face shape of the flexible light guide column used to connect with the lamp bead is adapted to the shape of the light-emitting surface of the lamp bead, and the light-emitting surface of the lamp bead is nested inside the flexible light guide column.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the light guide plate is provided with a receiving groove corresponding to the position of the wire hole, and the lamp plate assembly is located in the receiving groove.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the light guide structure is integrally formed with the light guide plate.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lamp panel assembly includes a plurality of lamp beads, and one light guide structure corresponds to the light-emitting surface of the plurality of lamp beads, or the light from the plurality of light guide structures is coupled to the light-emitting surface of the plurality of lamp beads in a one-to-one manner.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a light-blocking structure is provided around the lamp bead, the light-blocking structure being used to block the light emitted by the lamp bead from scattering in all directions.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lamp panel assembly includes a lamp panel mounting base and a lamp panel. The lamp panel is fixed to the transparent light guide by the lamp panel mounting base. The lamp panel is located on the side surface of the lamp panel mounting base facing the end cover, and the lamp beads are disposed on the lamp panel.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes a cabinet and the aforementioned door structure. The cabinet forms a storage space, and the door structure is rotatably disposed on the cabinet to open or close the storage space.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the door structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the door structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light source assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure label: 1. Door assembly; 2. Light source assembly; 11. End cap; 111. Wiring hole; 21. Lamp panel assembly; 22. Transparent light guide; 23. Receiving slot; 211. Lamp panel; 212. Lamp panel mounting base; 221. Light guide plate; 222. Light guide structure. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0026] Existing ambient lighting solutions for refrigerator door handles primarily use strip light panels to achieve their lighting function, emitting direct light. This direct light, due to the obstruction of the door handle structure and the physical characteristics of light propagation, easily creates noticeable shadows around the door handle. These shadows not only disrupt the uniform and soft lighting effect intended by the ambient lighting, reducing visual comfort, but may also affect the user's overall perception of the refrigerator's appearance, failing to meet consumers' pursuit of aesthetically pleasing, high-quality home products.

[0027] Therefore, this application proposes a door structure and a refrigerator, aiming to solve the problem that existing refrigerator door handle ambient lighting solutions easily produce shadows, affecting the lighting effect.

[0028] The following is combined Figures 1 to 3 Describe the door structure of this application.

[0029] The door structure proposed in the first aspect of this application is applied to a refrigeration device. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The door structure includes a door assembly 1 and a light source assembly 2. One end of the door assembly 1 is provided with a door handle (not shown). The light source assembly 2 is located at the end of the door assembly 1 where the door handle is located. The light source assembly 2 can be used as an ambient light for the door handle.

[0030] The door assembly 1 includes a door panel and a door frame surrounding the door panel. End caps 11 are located at opposite ends of the door frame (e.g., upper and lower ends). One end cap has a recessed structure forming a door handle, as can be seen in existing conventional designs. A light source assembly 2 is located on the inner wall of the end cap 11 corresponding to the door handle and is used to illuminate the door handle. The light source assembly 2 includes a lamp panel assembly 21 and a transparent light guide 22. In the height direction of the door assembly 1, the lamp panel assembly 21 is located on the side of the transparent light guide 22 facing the end cap 11.

[0031] The lamp panel assembly 21 includes at least one LED (not shown), which emits light. The transparent light guide 22 includes a light guide plate 221 and a light guide structure 222 corresponding to the LED. One end of the light guide structure 222 couples light onto the light-emitting surface of the LED, and the other end couples light onto the light guide plate 221. The light guide structure 222 is used to conduct the light emitted by the LED to the light guide plate 221.

[0032] The door structure of this utility model embodiment provides a transparent light guide 22 below the light panel assembly 21. The transparent light guide 22 includes a light guide plate 221 extending along the end face of the end cover 11 and a light guide structure 222 connected to the light guide plate 221. By coupling the light at the end of the light guide structure 222 to the light-emitting surface of the lamp beads in the light panel assembly 21, the light emitted by the lamp beads is transmitted to the light guide plate 221 through the light guide structure 222, avoiding direct lighting. Therefore, while meeting the lighting requirements of the door handle, it can avoid the generation of shadows and improve the lighting effect.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The end cap 11 is provided with a wire hole 111 that extends through the end cap 11 along the height direction of the door assembly 1. The wire hole 111 is used to thread the wire harness connected to the light panel assembly 21. The light panel assembly 21 is located at the position corresponding to the wire hole 111.

[0034] Traditional refrigerator door handle ambient lighting often uses long strip light panels. However, these panels are bulky, requiring a certain thickness in the refrigerator door and a specific handle size. In traditional refrigerator designs, accommodating them necessitates a large amount of space, limiting design flexibility and innovation. Furthermore, the trend towards ultra-thin built-in refrigerators has led to extremely limited door space. Existing long strip light panel lighting solutions, constrained by size, cannot fit the ultra-thin refrigerator door structure; forcing their installation would negatively impact the refrigerator's performance and appearance.

[0035] Compared to the traditional long strip light panel structure, the light panel assembly 21 of this utility model embodiment is smaller in size, can be arranged at the wire hole 111, does not require a large space, and is suitable for ultra-thin door structures.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The light guide structure 222 is a flexible light guide column, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the LED bead, allowing the light emitted by the LED bead to be transmitted to the light guide plate 221 through the flexible light guide column. Specifically, the LED bead is located at the axial position on the end face of the light guide structure 222, which ensures that the light can enter the flexible light guide column evenly, improving the utilization rate of light.

[0037] Among them, the light guide structure 222 adopts a flexible light guide column, which can be adapted to lamp panel assemblies 21 of different specifications, thus improving the applicability of the light source assembly 2.

[0038] In one embodiment, the end face shape of the flexible light guide column used to connect with the LED bead is adapted to the shape of the light-emitting surface of the LED bead. The light-emitting surface of the LED bead is nested inside the flexible light guide column to ensure that light emitted from all directions of the LED bead can enter the flexible light guide column, thereby improving light utilization.

[0039] In one embodiment, the light guide structure 222 and the light guide plate 221 can be integrally formed. The transparent light guide 22 is made of a high light transmittance material (such as acrylic) to ensure that light is effectively transmitted in the light guide structure 222.

[0040] In one embodiment, the lamp panel assembly 21 includes multiple LEDs, and a light guide structure 222 is capable of coupling light to the light-emitting surfaces of the multiple LEDs. The light emitted by the multiple LEDs is transmitted to the light guide plate 221 through the light guide structure 222. Alternatively, the transparent light guide 22 is provided with multiple light guide structures 222, and the light from each of the multiple light guide structures 222 is coupled to the light-emitting surfaces of the multiple LEDs. The light emitted by each LED is transmitted to the light guide plate 221 through the corresponding light guide structure 222.

[0041] It should be noted that the length and diameter of the light guide structure 222 can be adjusted according to requirements, and there are no restrictions here.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 3 The light guide plate 221 has a receiving groove 23 at the position corresponding to the wire hole 111. The lamp panel assembly 21 is housed in the receiving groove 23, which can reduce the occupation of extra space and is beneficial to the design of ultra-thin door structure.

[0043] The lamp panel assembly 21 includes a lamp panel mounting base 212 and a lamp panel 211. The lamp panel 211 is fixed to the transparent light guide 22 by the lamp panel mounting base 212. The lamp panel 211 is located on the side surface of the lamp panel mounting base 212 facing the end cover 11, and the lamp beads are disposed on the lamp panel 211.

[0044] In one embodiment, a light-blocking structure (not shown) is provided around the LED bead. The light-blocking structure is used to block the light emitted by the LED bead from scattering in all directions, so as to ensure that the light is conducted through the light guide structure 222 and avoid the shadows produced by direct light.

[0045] The light-blocking structure can be made of opaque materials, such as metal or non-transparent plastic. The shape and size of the light-blocking structure can be adjusted according to the specific design of the LED and the light guide structure 222, and there are no restrictions here.

[0046] According to a second aspect embodiment of the present application, a refrigerator includes a cabinet and the aforementioned door structure. The cabinet has a storage space, and the door structure is rotatably disposed on the cabinet to open or close the storage space.

[0047] It is understandable that the door structure can be installed on the box body through a rotating mechanism (such as a hinge, pivot, etc.). By rotating the door structure, the storage space can be opened or closed, making it convenient for users to store and retrieve items.

[0048] It should be noted that the refrigerator of this application has all the technical effects of the aforementioned door structure because it includes the door structure described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A door structure used in refrigeration equipment, characterized in that, include: Door assembly, including end caps; A light source assembly, disposed on the end cover, includes a lamp panel assembly and a transparent light guide, wherein the lamp panel assembly is located on the side of the transparent light guide facing the end cover; The light panel assembly includes at least one LED bead, and the transparent light guide includes a light guide plate and a light guide structure corresponding to the LED bead. One end of the light guide structure couples light onto the light-emitting surface of the LED bead, and the other end of the light guide structure couples light onto the light guide plate. The light guide structure is used to conduct the light emitted by the LED bead to the light guide plate.

2. The door structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end cap is provided with a wire passage hole for threading a wire harness connected to the lamp panel assembly, wherein the lamp panel assembly is located at the position of the wire passage hole.

3. The door structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light guide structure is a flexible light guide column, and the diameter of the flexible light guide column is larger than the diameter of the lamp bead.

4. The door structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end face of the flexible light guide post, which is used to connect with the LED bead, is shaped to match the shape of the light-emitting surface of the LED bead, and the light-emitting surface of the LED bead is nested within the flexible light guide post.

5. The door structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light guide plate has a receiving groove corresponding to the position of the wire hole, and the lamp panel assembly is located in the receiving groove.

6. The door structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light guide structure is integrally formed with the light guide plate.

7. The door structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light panel assembly includes a plurality of LED beads, and one light guide structure corresponds to the light-emitting surface of the plurality of LED beads, or the light from the plurality of light guide structures is coupled to the light-emitting surface of the plurality of LED beads in a one-to-one manner.

8. The door structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A light-blocking structure is provided around the lamp bead to prevent the light emitted by the lamp bead from scattering in all directions.

9. The door structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The lamp panel assembly includes a lamp panel mounting base and a lamp panel. The lamp panel is fixed to the transparent light guide by the lamp panel mounting base. The lamp panel is located on the side surface of the lamp panel mounting base facing the end cover. The lamp beads are disposed on the lamp panel.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The device includes a housing and a door structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the housing having a storage space, and the door structure being rotatably disposed on the housing to open or close the storage space.

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