Partition assembly for a refrigerator and refrigerator
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521929677.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-08
AI Technical Summary
[0004]本申请实施例提供一种冰箱的分隔组件及冰箱，能够解决现有冰箱受限于发泡填充的生产工艺，其间室内的竖隔板在高度方向上容易出现错位的技术问题
[0024]本申请实施例提供的冰箱的分隔组件及冰箱，通过增设高度调节件，当竖隔板在高度方向上存在错位时，操控第一环体相对第二环体旋转，可以驱动竖隔板靠近或远离箱胆的底壁，以调节竖隔板在箱胆中的高度，进而消除因竖隔板错位导致的冰箱抽屉安装不良的问题。本申请的分隔组件结构简单、易于操作，且能够实现竖隔板在箱胆中的高度的有效调节。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, and particularly relates to a refrigerator divider assembly and a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] With the improvement of living standards, refrigerators have become an indispensable household appliance for countless families. Many refrigerators on the market today typically use dividers to separate the compartments into multiple storage areas, making it easier for users to store items separately and quickly find what they need.
[0003] In existing technology, refrigerator compartments also include vertical shelves to divide storage areas into left and right sections for drawers. Guide rails for drawer assembly are typically installed on the left and right sides of these shelves to provide support. However, because the refrigerator body is made of foam filling, the installation position of the vertical shelves on the liner is prone to deformation after foaming, leading to changes in their installation height. This misalignment in the height direction further causes problems such as drawer tilting and large gaps between the left and right drawers, resulting in poor drawer performance and affecting the refrigerator's aesthetics. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a refrigerator partition component and a refrigerator, which can solve the technical problem that existing refrigerators are limited by the foam filling production process, during which the vertical partitions inside the refrigerator are prone to misalignment in the height direction.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A divider assembly for a refrigerator, the refrigerator including a liner, the divider assembly being disposed within the liner, the divider assembly comprising:
[0007] Vertical partitions;
[0008] The height adjustment component includes a first ring and a second ring arranged coaxially. The first ring is disposed above the second ring and is pulsatorically connected to the second ring. The second ring is used to connect to the bottom wall of the box liner. The first ring is connected to the vertical partition.
[0009] When the first ring rotates relative to the second ring, it is adapted to move closer to or away from the second ring along the height direction, so as to drive the vertical partition to move closer to or away from the bottom wall of the box liner.
[0010] In some embodiments, the first ring body includes a first transmission part having a plurality of first mating walls distributed circumferentially and located at different heights; the second ring body includes a second transmission part having a plurality of second mating walls distributed circumferentially and located at different heights.
[0011] When the first ring rotates relative to the second ring, the first mating wall surface adjusts the height of the first ring relative to the second ring by engaging with the corresponding second mating wall surface.
[0012] In some embodiments, along the circumferential direction, the heights of the plurality of first mating walls increase sequentially, and the heights of the plurality of second mating walls also increase sequentially.
[0013] In some embodiments, a limiting groove is provided on each of the first mating wall surfaces, and a limiting protrusion adapted to mate with the limiting groove is provided on each of the second mating wall surfaces; or
[0014] Each of the first mating wall surfaces is provided with a limiting protrusion, and each of the second mating wall surfaces is provided with a limiting groove suitable for engaging with the limiting protrusion.
[0015] In some embodiments, the first mating wall surface and the second mating wall surface are inclined in the circumferential direction.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first ring body includes a first annular portion and two first transmission portions, the two first transmission portions being arranged radially opposite to each other and located on the lower surface of the first annular portion;
[0017] The second ring body includes a second annular portion and two second transmission portions, which are arranged radially opposite to each other and located on the upper surface of the first annular portion.
[0018] In some embodiments, the height adjustment member further includes a toggle block, which is fixedly connected to the first ring or the second ring and is used to be toggleed by an external force to drive the first ring to rotate relative to the second ring.
[0019] In some embodiments, the second ring is fixed to the bottom wall of the box liner, and the actuating block is fixedly connected to the first ring.
[0020] In some embodiments, the height adjustment member further includes a shaft, and the first ring and the second ring are sleeved on the shaft.
[0021] A refrigerator, comprising:
[0022] Box liner;
[0023] The aforementioned partition component is disposed inside the box liner and is used to separate the accommodating spaces on the left and right sides inside the box liner.
[0024] The refrigerator divider assembly and refrigerator provided in this application embodiment, by adding a height adjustment component, allow the vertical divider to be adjusted in height when there is a misalignment in the vertical direction. By rotating the first ring relative to the second ring, the vertical divider can be moved closer to or further away from the bottom wall of the refrigerator liner, thereby eliminating the problem of improper drawer installation caused by vertical divider misalignment. The divider assembly of this application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can effectively adjust the height of the vertical divider in the refrigerator liner. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the separator component provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The exploded view of the partition components is shown.
[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment component provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment member provided in an embodiment of this application in another state.
[0032] Figure 6 An exploded view of the height adjustment component provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vertical partition provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0034] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the partition component provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0035] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0036] 10. Refrigerator;
[0037] 100. Box liner; 200. Divider assembly; 300. Drawer;
[0038] 110. Bottom wall; 210. Vertical partition; 220. Height adjustment component; 230. Reinforcing plate;
[0039] 211. Partition body; 212. Base; 221. First ring body; 222. Second ring body; 223. Actuating block; 224. Shaft body;
[0040] 2211, First transmission part; 2212, First annular part; 2221, Second transmission part; 2222, Second annular part; 2211a, First mating wall surface; 2211b, Limiting protrusion; 2221a, Second mating wall surface; 2221b, Limiting groove; 2121, First opening; 2122, Cavity; 2123, Second opening. Detailed Implementation
[0041] 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 a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0042] In the description of this application, it should be understood 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 and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0043] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can be fixed connections, integral connections, or detachable connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.
[0044] This application provides a refrigerator divider assembly; for example, please refer to [link to example]. Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the separator component provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the partition assembly is shown. Refrigerator 10 includes a cabinet liner 100 and a partition assembly 200 disposed inside the cabinet liner 100. The cabinet liner 100 includes a bottom wall 110.
[0045] The partition assembly 200 includes a vertical partition 210 and a height adjustment component 220. The height adjustment component 220 includes a first ring 221 and a second ring 222 coaxially arranged. The first ring 221 is disposed above the second ring 222 and is convexly connected to the second ring 222. The second ring 222 is connected to the bottom wall 110 of the box liner 100. The first ring 221 is connected to the vertical partition 210. When the first ring 221 rotates relative to the second ring 222, it is adapted to move closer to or away from the second ring 222 along the height direction to drive the vertical partition 210 closer to or away from the bottom wall 110 of the box liner 100.
[0046] It should be noted that the divider component 200 is suitable for installation inside the box liner 100 to divide the bottom area of the box liner 100 into two storage areas, left and right. The two storage areas are used to assemble a drawer for the convenience of the user to take out items.
[0047] In practical applications, when installers find that the vertical partition 210 is misaligned in the height direction, causing problems such as the drawer 300 being installed crookedly or the gap between the left and right drawers 300 to be large, the height adjustment component 220 can be used to adjust the height of the vertical partition 210 to the corresponding position to eliminate the poor installation of the drawer 300. For example, if the installer finds that the height of the vertical partition 210 is too high, the first ring 221 can be rotated relative to the second ring 222 in a first direction to bring the first ring 221 closer to the second ring 222, thereby moving the vertical partition 210 in a direction close to the bottom wall 110 of the box liner 100 until the height of the vertical partition 210 is adjusted to the normal height; if the installer finds that the height of the vertical partition 210 is too low, the first ring 221 can be rotated relative to the second ring 222 in the opposite second direction to move the first ring 221 away from the second ring 222, thereby moving the vertical partition 210 in a direction away from the bottom wall 110 of the box liner 100 until the height of the vertical partition 210 is adjusted to the normal height.
[0048] Optionally, there can be multiple height adjustment components 220. For example, there can be two height adjustment components 220, which are respectively supported at the front and rear ends of the bottom of the vertical partition 210. This helps to enhance the stability of the height adjustment components 220 in supporting the vertical partition 210.
[0049] The refrigerator 10 divider assembly 200 provided in this application embodiment, by adding a height adjustment component 220, allows the vertical divider 210 to be adjusted in height when there is a misalignment in the vertical direction. This is achieved by rotating the first ring 221 relative to the second ring 222, which drives the vertical divider 210 closer to or further away from the bottom wall 110 of the refrigerator liner 100. This adjusts the height of the vertical divider 210 within the refrigerator liner 100, thereby eliminating the problem of improper installation of the refrigerator 10 drawer 300 caused by misalignment of the vertical divider 210. The divider assembly 200 of this application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can effectively adjust the height of the vertical divider 210 within the refrigerator liner 100.
[0050] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4-6 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment component provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment component provided in an embodiment of this application in another state. Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the height adjustment component provided in an embodiment of this application. The first ring body 221 includes a first transmission part 2211, and the second ring body 222 includes a second transmission part 2221. The first transmission part 2211 and the second transmission part 2221 are connected in a transmission manner.
[0051] Optionally, the first transmission part 2211 has a plurality of first mating wall surfaces 2211a distributed circumferentially and located at different heights; the second transmission part 2221 has a plurality of second mating wall surfaces 2221a distributed circumferentially and located at different heights; when the first ring body 221 rotates relative to the second ring body 222, the first mating wall surface 2211a adjusts the height of the first ring body 221 relative to the second ring body 222 by mating with the corresponding second mating wall surface 2221a.
[0052] Understandably, the first mating wall 2211a and the second mating wall 2221a engage to support the first ring 221 in the height direction. By switching the engagement of the second mating wall 2221a with different heights to the first mating wall 2211a, the second ring 222 can support the first ring 221 at different heights. Thus, in practical applications, by manipulating the rotation of the first ring 221 relative to the second ring 222, the height of the second mating wall 2221a engaging with the first mating wall 2211a can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the height of the first ring 221 relative to the second ring 222.
[0053] Preferably, along the circumferential direction, the heights of the plurality of first mating wall surfaces 2211a increase sequentially, and the heights of the plurality of second mating wall surfaces 2221a also increase sequentially. For example, the combination of the plurality of first mating wall surfaces 2211a and the combination of the plurality of second mating wall surfaces 2221a each form an ascending stepped structure suitable for mating. In this way, the correspondence between the relative rotation direction and the distance adjustment form between the first ring body 221 and the second ring body 222 can be realized. For example, when the first ring body 221 rotates relative to the second ring body 222 in a first direction, the distance adjustment form between the two is to gradually move closer; when the first ring body 221 rotates relative to the second ring body 222 in the opposite second direction, the distance adjustment form between the two is to gradually move further apart.
[0054] In some embodiments, each first mating wall surface 2211a is provided with a limiting groove 2221b, and each second mating wall surface 2221a is provided with a limiting protrusion 2211b adapted to engage with the limiting groove 2221b; or each first mating wall surface 2211a is provided with a limiting protrusion 2211b, and each second mating wall surface 2221a is provided with a limiting groove 2221b adapted to engage with the limiting protrusion 2211b. By inserting the limiting protrusion 2211b into the limiting groove 2221b, mutual limiting between the first mating wall surface 2211a and the second mating wall surface 2221a can be achieved, thereby achieving mutual limiting between the first ring body 221 and the second ring body 222. For example, the limiting groove 2221b is provided on the second mating wall surface 2221a, and the limiting protrusion 2211b is provided on the first mating wall surface 2211a. In this way, the structural stability of the first ring 221 and the second ring 222 when they are in contact can be improved, and the first ring 221 and the second ring 222 can be prevented from rotating relative to each other due to vibration, thus losing the height setting effect.
[0055] Optionally, the first mating wall surface 2211a and the second mating wall surface 2221a are inclined circumferentially. For example, a combination of multiple first mating wall surfaces 2211a and a combination of multiple second mating wall surfaces 2221a each form a serrated, ascending stepped structure suitable for mating. This structure helps to improve the structural stability when the first ring body 221 and the second ring body 222 are mated. In some other embodiments, the multiple first mating wall surfaces 2211a can also be sequentially connected to form the entire inclined surface, and correspondingly, the multiple second mating wall surfaces 2221a are sequentially connected to form the entire inclined surface to fit it.
[0056] Optionally, the first ring body 221 includes a first annular portion 2212 and two first transmission portions 2211, which are radially opposite to each other and located on the lower surface of the first annular portion 2212; the second ring body 222 includes a second annular portion 2222 and two second transmission portions 2221, which are radially opposite to each other and located on the upper surface of the first annular portion 2212. This improves the structural stability when the first ring body 221 and the second ring body 222 are engaged.
[0057] In some other embodiments, the first transmission part 2211 may be provided with a first meshing surface, and the second transmission part 2221 may be provided with a second meshing surface. Transmission gears may be used to mesh with the first meshing surface and the second meshing surface respectively to realize the transmission connection between the first transmission part 2211 and the second transmission part 2221.
[0058] In some embodiments, the height adjustment member 220 further includes a toggle block 223, which is fixedly connected to the first ring body 221 or the second ring body 222 and is used to be actuated by an external force to drive the first ring body 221 to rotate relative to the second ring body 222. The toggle block 223 is suitable for users and installers to hold, which helps to improve the convenience of operation. Optionally, the second ring body 222 is used to be fixed to the bottom wall 110 of the box liner 100, and the toggle block 223 is fixedly connected to the first ring body 221. Preferably, the toggle block 223 and the first ring body 221 are integrally formed.
[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the partition assembly 200 also includes a reinforcing plate 230, which is fixed to the bottom wall 110 of the box liner 100 to enhance the structural strength of the bottom wall 110. The second ring 222 can be fixed to the reinforcing plate 230. For example, the upper surface of the reinforcing plate 230 facing away from the bottom wall 110 has an insertion groove, and the lower side of the second ring 222 has a protruding insertion portion adapted to be inserted into the insertion groove, so that the second ring 222 is fixed to the reinforcing plate 230.
[0060] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vertical partition provided in an embodiment of this application. The vertical partition 210 includes a partition body 211 and a base 212 supported below the partition body 211. The base 212 is fixedly connected to a reinforcing plate 230. A cavity 2122 with a first opening 2121 at the bottom is formed in the base 212, and the height adjustment component extends into the cavity 2122 through the first opening 2121. Thus, by hiding the height adjustment component 220 in the cavity within the base 212, the aesthetics are improved. Optionally, the cavity also has a forward-facing second opening 2123, and a toggle block 223 is adapted to extend outside the cavity through the second opening 2123. This allows the user to hold the toggle block 223 outside the cavity to operate the height adjustment component and adjust the height of the vertical partition 210.
[0061] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the partition assembly provided in an embodiment of this application. The height adjustment component 220 also includes a shaft 224, with a first ring 221 and a second ring 222 sleeved on the shaft 224. The shaft 224 serves as the rotation center for the first ring 221 and the second ring 222. Optionally, each end of the shaft 224 is provided with an elastic locking portion, one end of which passes through the top wall of the cavity 2122 and engages with the upper surface of the top wall, while the other end of which passes through the reinforcing plate 230 and engages with the lower surface of the reinforcing plate 230. This allows for quick installation of the height adjustment assembly.
[0062] The refrigerator 10 divider assembly 200 provided in this application embodiment, by adding a height adjustment component 220, allows the vertical divider 210 to be adjusted in height when there is a misalignment in the vertical direction. This is achieved by rotating the first ring 221 relative to the second ring 222, which drives the vertical divider 210 closer to or further away from the bottom wall 110 of the refrigerator liner 100. This adjusts the height of the vertical divider 210 within the refrigerator liner 100, thereby eliminating the problem of improper installation of the refrigerator 10 drawer 300 caused by misalignment of the vertical divider 210. The divider assembly 200 of this application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can effectively adjust the height of the vertical divider 210 within the refrigerator liner 100.
[0063] This application also provides a refrigerator, which can be a double-door refrigerator, a French door refrigerator, a French door refrigerator, or other types of refrigerators. For example, please refer to... Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is another structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. The refrigerator 10 includes a cabinet liner 100, a partition assembly 200 as described in any of the above embodiments, and a drawer 300. The partition assembly 200 is disposed inside the cabinet liner 100 and is used to separate the accommodating spaces on the left and right sides inside the cabinet liner 100 to form two storage cavities on the left and right sides. The drawer 300 is slidably connected to the storage cavity.
[0064] The refrigerator 10 provided in this application embodiment has a partition assembly 200 built into the inner cabinet 100. The partition assembly 200, by adding a height adjustment component 220, allows the vertical partition 210 to be adjusted in height when there is a misalignment in the vertical direction. This is achieved by rotating the first ring 221 relative to the second ring 222, which drives the vertical partition 210 closer to or further away from the bottom wall 110 of the inner cabinet 100. This adjusts the height of the vertical partition 210 within the inner cabinet 100, thereby eliminating the problem of improper installation of the refrigerator 10 drawer 300 caused by misalignment of the vertical partition 210. The partition assembly 200 of this application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can effectively adjust the height of the vertical partition 210 within the inner cabinet 100.
[0065] The refrigerator partition component and refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A divider assembly for a refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a refrigerator liner, and the partition assembly is disposed within the refrigerator liner. The partition assembly includes: Vertical partitions; The height adjustment component includes a first ring and a second ring arranged coaxially. The first ring is disposed above the second ring and is pulsatorically connected to the second ring. The second ring is used to connect to the bottom wall of the box liner. The first ring is connected to the vertical partition. When the first ring rotates relative to the second ring, it is adapted to move closer to or further away from the second ring along the height direction, so as to drive the vertical partition to move closer to or further away from the bottom wall of the box liner.
2. The refrigerator divider assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first ring body includes a first transmission part, which has a plurality of first mating walls distributed circumferentially and located at different heights; the second ring body includes a second transmission part, which has a plurality of second mating walls distributed circumferentially and located at different heights. When the first ring rotates relative to the second ring, the first mating wall surface adjusts the height of the first ring relative to the second ring by engaging with the corresponding second mating wall surface.
3. The refrigerator divider assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the circumferential direction, the heights of the plurality of first mating walls increase sequentially, and the heights of the plurality of second mating walls also increase sequentially.
4. The refrigerator divider assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the first mating wall surfaces is provided with a limiting groove, and each of the second mating wall surfaces is provided with a limiting protrusion suitable for engaging with the limiting groove; or Each of the first mating wall surfaces is provided with a limiting protrusion, and each of the second mating wall surfaces is provided with a limiting groove suitable for engaging with the limiting protrusion.
5. The refrigerator divider assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mating wall and the second mating wall are inclined in the circumferential direction.
6. The refrigerator divider assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first ring body includes a first circular ring portion and two first transmission portions, the two first transmission portions being arranged radially opposite each other and located on the lower surface of the first circular ring portion; The second ring body includes a second annular portion and two second transmission portions, which are arranged radially opposite to each other and located on the upper surface of the first annular portion.
7. The divider assembly of the refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The height adjustment component also includes a toggle block, which is fixedly connected to the first ring or the second ring and is used to be toggleed by an external force to drive the first ring to rotate relative to the second ring.
8. The refrigerator divider assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second ring is used to fix the bottom wall of the box liner, and the actuating block is fixedly connected to the first ring.
9. The divider assembly of the refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The height adjustment component also includes a shaft, and the first ring and the second ring are sleeved on the shaft.
10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: Box liner; The partition component as described in any one of claims 1-9 is disposed inside the box liner and is used to separate the accommodating spaces on the left and right sides inside the box liner.