Refrigerator

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to a refrigerator. The refrigerator of the application is characterized in that a first air baffle is arranged between the first air inlet and the first air outlet of the same refrigerator to isolate the airflow between the first air inlet and the first air outlet, form an independent air duct, ensure that the air is only cooled by the condenser, and avoid the mixing of cold and hot air. When at least two refrigerators are embeddedly installed along the width direction of the cabinet, a second air baffle is arranged on the side of the first air inlet or the first air outlet of the two adjacent refrigerators facing each other to separate the first air inlet and the first air outlet. The hot air is effectively prevented from being directly sucked into the adjacent refrigerator, and the path of the hot air short circuit is fundamentally cut off. Through the cooperation of the first air baffle and the second air baffle, the heat dissipation system of each refrigerator independently operates; the heat dissipation effect of the two adjacent refrigerators is ensured, and the refrigeration efficiency of the refrigerator is further ensured when the at least two refrigerators are embeddedly installed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] As a device that keeps food or other items at a constant low temperature, refrigerators are often integrated into cabinets in some usage scenarios to save space and meet large-capacity storage needs.

[0003] In related technologies, a fan is usually installed in the compressor compartment at the bottom of the refrigerator, and air inlets and outlets are respectively set on both sides of the compressor compartment along the width direction to force heat dissipation from the compressor compartment at the bottom of the refrigerator where the compressor and condenser are placed.

[0004] However, when at least two refrigerators are stacked side by side, the air outlet of one of the two adjacent refrigerators is directly opposite the air inlet of the other refrigerator. This causes the warm air discharged from the air outlet to directly enter the other refrigerator, affecting the heat dissipation of the other refrigerator and thus affecting the cooling effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a refrigerator to reduce the heat dissipation impact on the compressor compartment when at least two refrigerators are embedded.

[0006] This application provides a refrigerator, which includes:

[0007] The enclosure, the enclosure being constructed as follows:

[0008] A storage room, used for storing items;

[0009] The compressor compartment is equipped with a compressor, a condenser, and a cooling fan.

[0010] The first air inlet is located on the bottom support plate of the press chamber and communicates with the press chamber, and is located on one side of the press chamber along the width direction of the box body;

[0011] The first air outlet is located on the bottom support plate of the press chamber, communicates with the press chamber, and is located on the other side of the press chamber along the width direction;

[0012] During the cooling process, outside air enters the compressor chamber through the first air inlet, passes through the condenser, and is discharged through the first air outlet.

[0013] The first wind deflector is disposed on the bottom surface of the base plate, and the first wind deflector is located between the first air inlet and the first air outlet;

[0014] A door, connected to the box body, is used to close or open the storage compartment;

[0015] The second air deflector can be optionally connected to the housing;

[0016] When at least two refrigerators are installed side by side along the width of the refrigerator body, the first air inlet of one of the two adjacent refrigerators is opposite to the first air outlet of the other along the width direction; the second air deflector is installed on the side of the two adjacent refrigerators facing each other’s first air inlet or first air outlet to separate the first air inlet and the first air outlet.

[0017] The refrigerator of this embodiment has a first air inlet and a first air outlet at its bottom. Under the action of a cooling fan, ambient air enters the compressor compartment through the first air inlet, dissipates heat from the condenser, and is then discharged through the first air outlet. By installing a first baffle strip between the first air inlet and the first air outlet of the same refrigerator, the airflow between them is isolated, forming an independent air duct. This ensures that air dissipates heat only through the condenser, effectively preventing the mixing of hot and cold air.

[0018] Furthermore, when at least two refrigerators are installed side-by-side along the width of the refrigerator body, a second baffle strip is installed on the side of the first air inlet or first air outlet of the two adjacent refrigerators facing each other, thus separating the first air inlet and the first air outlet. By setting a physical barrier between the opposite hot air outlet and cold air inlet, hot air is effectively prevented from being directly drawn into adjacent refrigerators, fundamentally cutting off the path of hot air short-circuiting. Through the synergistic effect of the first and second baffle strips, the heat dissipation system of each refrigerator operates independently, and the condenser always exchanges heat with the ambient low-temperature air, thereby maintaining heat dissipation efficiency; ensuring the heat dissipation effect of each of the two adjacent refrigerators, thus helping to ensure the cooling efficiency of the refrigerators when at least two refrigerators are installed side-by-side.

[0019] Because the second air deflector is optional, it is unnecessary for single, stand-alone refrigerators, maintaining product versatility and optimal cost. This component is only required when multiple refrigerators are installed side-by-side, enabling on-demand configuration and increasing the refrigerator's flexibility to adapt to different installation scenarios.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the second windshield includes a fixing part and a windshield part. The fixing part is optionally fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the housing, and the windshield part extends downward away from the bottom wall of the housing relative to the fixing part.

[0021] The windbreak extends downwards, effectively extending into the airflow path of the first air inlet and the first air outlet, forming a more complete air duct isolation and blocking the high-temperature hot air from the first air outlet of one refrigerator from entering the first air inlet of the other refrigerator.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the windbreak extends in an arc shape from top to bottom, and the windbreak protrudes to one side of the box body in the width direction.

[0023] On the one hand, the arc-shaped cross-section of the windbreak guides airflow more smoothly, reducing wind resistance and noise; it also has better bending stiffness, making it less prone to deformation from accidental collisions. On the other hand, to ensure the effectiveness of the windbreak, its bottom protrudes from the bottom surface of the refrigerator body. During refrigerator installation, the arc-shaped cross-section of the windbreak facilitates its deformation, allowing it to contact the ground at the installation location and preventing hot air from the first air outlet of one refrigerator from entering the first air inlet of the other; it also ensures that the windbreak can adapt to different foot heights of the refrigerator.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the second wind deflector is connected to the housing by screws; or, the second wind deflector is snapped into the housing.

[0025] The screw connection secures the windshield strip with threads, ensuring stability even after long-term use. The snap-fit ​​design provides quick installation and easy maintenance.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, the second wind deflector extends along the depth direction of the housing; the second wind deflector includes at least two first segments, which are sequentially arranged along the depth direction of the housing.

[0027] The second wind deflector extends along the depth of the enclosure and consists of at least two segments of the first segment. Each segment 530 is attached to the bottom of the enclosure via a detachable connector. This allows installers to adjust the number of segments as needed, improving the versatility of the second wind deflector.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, along the height direction of the housing, the bottom end of the first wind deflector protrudes beyond the bottom end of the second wind deflector.

[0029] The bottom of the first wind deflector extends beyond the bottom of the second wind deflector in the height direction, forming a stepped structure. This helps to avoid interference between the wind deflectors and ensures that each function is realized independently. It also helps to ensure that the setting of the second wind deflector does not hinder the core function of the first wind deflector.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the length of the first air outlet is greater than the length of the first air inlet along the width direction of the housing.

[0031] The first wind deflector includes a second segment and a third segment. The second segment extends along the width direction of the housing, and the third segment is located at the front end of the second segment. It extends from back to front along the depth direction of the housing, and the third segment is inclined toward the first air outlet.

[0032] The inclined third section helps guide hot air forward, moving it away from the first air inlet. It also optimizes the airflow path between the inlet and outlet, preventing the mixing of hot and cold air and facilitating heat dissipation within the compressor chamber. Furthermore, the inclined design makes the bottom areas on both sides of the first baffle more even, resulting in balanced airflow into and out of the compressor chamber, reducing hot air stagnation, and improving the condenser's heat exchange efficiency.

[0033] In some embodiments of this application, the rear cover of the compressor chamber is provided with a second air inlet and a second air outlet, the second air inlet and the second air outlet being respectively connected to the compressor chamber; the second air inlet is located on one side of the first air inlet, and the second air outlet is located on one side of the first air outlet.

[0034] This embodiment of the application increases the auxiliary heat dissipation path of the compressor compartment by setting a second air inlet and a second air outlet, ensuring unobstructed airflow within the compressor compartment. The heat dissipation path is optimized through a dual-sided air inlet and outlet structure. The multi-inlet and multi-outlet design enhances the uniformity of airflow, reduces localized high-temperature areas, further improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the compressor compartment, reduces the compressor's operating load, and extends equipment life.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, an elastic sealing strip is provided at the bottom end of the second windshield strip.

[0036] The second air deflector's sealing performance is enhanced by the compression deformation characteristics of the elastic sealing strip. The elastic sealing strip's temperature resistance ensures it maintains its sealing performance even in high-temperature environments, effectively preventing hot air leakage even after long-term use, further reducing the risk of hot air interference between adjacent refrigerators. When at least two refrigerators are installed side-by-side, the elastic sealing strip compresses and deforms to fit tightly against the refrigerator body surface, filling gaps and blocking the path of hot air through those gaps.

[0037] In some embodiments of this application, when refrigerators are installed side by side on both sides of a refrigerator along the width direction, a second wind deflector is installed on the body of the middle refrigerator, and another second wind deflector is installed on the body of one of the refrigerators adjacent to the middle refrigerator.

[0038] This avoids the need to install two second air deflectors on the middle refrigerator, which would significantly impact its heat dissipation. Furthermore, it can also provide guidance to technicians during refrigerator installation. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This application provides structural schematic diagrams of refrigerators for some embodiments.

[0040] Figure 2 for Figure 1Another structural diagram of the refrigerator;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the compressor chamber provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Side view of the medium-pressure compressor compartment;

[0043] Figure 5 for Figure 4 AA section view in the middle;

[0044] Figure 6 for Figure 4 BB section view in the middle;

[0045] Figure 7 A bottom view of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the second air deflector when two refrigerators are embedded in each other, as provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0047] Figure 9 A schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the second air deflector when two refrigerators are embedded in each other, as provided in other embodiments of this application;

[0048] Figure 10 A schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the second air deflector when three refrigerators are embedded in some embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 11 A schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the second air deflector when three refrigerators are embedded in another embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second windshield provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0051] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0052] 100: Housing; 101: First air inlet; 102: First air outlet; 103: Second air inlet; 104: Second air outlet;

[0053] 110: Container shell; 111: Container top panel; 112: Container side panel; 113: Container back panel; 120: Press chamber; 121: Chamber top panel; 122: Chamber side panel; 123: Bottom support plate; 124: Chamber cover panel; 125: Rear cover plate; 130: Bottom plate; 140: Bottom wall;

[0054] 200: Door body;

[0055] 300: Condensing assembly; 310: Mounting bracket; 320: Cooling fan; 330: Condenser;

[0056] 400: First windshield strip; 410: Second section; 420: Third section;

[0057] 500: Second windbreak strip; 510: Fixing part; 520: Windbreak part; 530: First section. Detailed Implementation

[0058] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0059] The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar or related objects or entities, and do not necessarily imply a specific order or sequence, unless otherwise specified. It should be understood that such terms are interchangeable where appropriate.

[0060] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclude inclusion, for example, a product or device that includes a range of components is not necessarily limited to all of the components that are clearly listed, but may include other components that are not clearly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0061] In related technologies, a cooling fan is typically installed in the compressor compartment at the bottom of the refrigerator, with air inlets and outlets on both sides along the width of the compressor compartment to force heat dissipation from the compressor compartment where the compressor and condenser are located. However, when at least two refrigerators are installed side by side, the air outlet of one refrigerator faces the air inlet of the other, causing the warm air discharged from the outlet to directly enter the other refrigerator. This results in the air temperature entering the other refrigerator being 5°C to 10°C higher than the ambient temperature, affecting the heat dissipation of the other refrigerator and consequently affecting the cooling effect, leading to problems such as slow cooling, increased power consumption, and high temperatures.

[0062] In view of this, in the embodiments of this application, when at least two refrigerators are embedded in the installation, wind deflectors are set in the air inlets or outlets of the two adjacent refrigerators facing each other, so as to separate the air inlets and outlets of the two adjacent refrigerators, avoid the hot air from one refrigerator blowing directly to the other refrigerator, reduce heat dissipation interference between the two adjacent refrigerators during embedded installation, ensure the heat dissipation effect of the two refrigerators, and thus ensure the cooling effect.

[0063] 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, and 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.

[0064] First, it should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, as... Figure 1 As shown, the width direction of the housing 100 corresponds to Figure 1 In the X-axis direction, the height direction of the box 100 corresponds to Figure 1 In the Z-axis direction, the depth direction of the box 100 corresponds to Figure 1 In the Y-axis direction.

[0065] Combination Figure 1 This application provides a refrigerator, which includes a cabinet 100. The cabinet 100 can be configured to form a storage compartment with a front opening for storing items.

[0066] The storage compartments can be multiple to expand storage space. Depending on the storage temperature, the storage compartments can include at least one refrigerated compartment and at least one frozen compartment. The internal temperature of the refrigerated compartment can be maintained between approximately 0°C and 5°C for storing items in refrigerated mode; the internal temperature of the frozen compartment can be maintained between approximately -30°C and 0°C for storing items in frozen mode.

[0067] In some possible implementations, at least one of the storage compartments may also be configured as a vacuum chamber or a variable temperature chamber, etc.

[0068] The refrigerator in this embodiment may also include a door 200, which is connected to the cabinet 100 to open or close the storage compartment.

[0069] For example, the door 200 and the box 100 are hinged together, so that the door 200 can rotate relative to the box 100 to open or close the storage room.

[0070] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigerator body 100 may include a refrigerator liner and a refrigerator shell 110. The refrigerator liner may be configured with a storage compartment. The refrigerator shell 110 may be attached to the outside of the refrigerator liner to form the appearance of the refrigerator.

[0071] When there are multiple storage rooms, there can be multiple inner boxes, with each inner box forming a single storage room.

[0072] The cabinet 100 may also include an insulation layer, which can be disposed between the liner and the outer shell 110. The insulation layer can insulate the storage compartment to minimize heat exchange between the storage compartment and the outside of the refrigerator, thus helping to ensure the refrigerator's cooling effect. The insulation layer can be formed by foaming, such as polyurethane foam.

[0073] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigerator shell 110 may include a top panel 111, two side panels 112, and a back panel 113. The two side panels 112 are spaced apart along the width of the refrigerator, and the top panel 111 is fixed to the top of the two side panels 112. The two side panels 112 and the back panel 113 can be integrally formed into a U-shaped shell, which helps to improve the structural strength of the refrigerator shell 110 and reduce the assembly process. The back panel 113 is fixed to the back of the top panel 111 and the two side panels 112.

[0074] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 100 can also be configured to form a press chamber 120, which is located at the bottom of the rear side of the storage room.

[0075] Reference Figures 3 to 6 The press chamber 120 includes a top plate 121, which forms the top wall of the press chamber 120.

[0076] The compressor chamber 120 may also include two chamber side plates 122, which are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the chamber body 100, and the two chamber side plates 122 are located below the top plate 121 of the chamber.

[0077] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 The press chamber 120 may also include a bottom support plate 123, which is arranged at intervals with the top plate 121 along the height direction of the box body 100, and the bottom support plate 123 is connected to two side plates 122 at both ends along the width direction of the box body 100.

[0078] Thus, the top plate 121, the bottom support plate 123, and the two side plates 122 enclose a frame structure with openings on the front and rear sides.

[0079] The press chamber 120 may also include a chamber cover plate 124, which is located at the front end of the frame structure. The top of the chamber cover plate 124 is connected to the top plate 121 of the chamber, and both ends of the chamber cover plate 124 along the width direction of the box body 100 are respectively connected to two side plates 122 of the chamber. The bottom end of the chamber cover plate 124 is connected to the bottom support plate 123, and the bottom end of the chamber cover plate 124 is bent forward and extended to form a horizontal plate section.

[0080] The container 100 may also include a bottom plate 130, which is connected to the front end of the top plate 121 and is arranged in a horizontal plane. Thus, the bottom plate 130, the horizontal plate of the cover plate 124, and the bottom support plate 123 form the bottom wall 140 of the container 100.

[0081] The press chamber 120 may also include a rear cover 125, which is located at the bottom end of the back panel 113. The rear cover 125 is detachably connected to the frame structure to facilitate opening the press chamber 120.

[0082] Continue to refer to Figure 5 The refrigerator in this embodiment may further include a condenser assembly 300, which includes a mounting bracket 310, a cooling fan 320, and a condenser 330. The cooling fan 320 and the condenser 330 are both mounted on the mounting bracket 310. The mounting bracket 310 is fixed inside the compressor compartment 120, thereby fixing the cooling fan 320 and the condenser 330 to the compressor compartment 120.

[0083] The refrigerator in this embodiment of the application also includes a compressor, which is installed in the compressor compartment 120 and can be located on one side of the cooling fan 320.

[0084] The refrigerator in this embodiment may further include an evaporator, which is installed inside the refrigerator liner to provide cooling for the storage compartment.

[0085] The refrigerator in this embodiment may also include a throttling element, and the compressor, condenser 330, throttling element and evaporator are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circulation path.

[0086] When the refrigerator is cooling, the compressor compresses the refrigerant vapor to generate high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor, which is then transported to the condenser 330. The condenser 330 liquefies the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor, generating high-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant liquid, which is then transported to the throttling element. The throttling element reduces the pressure of the refrigerant liquid, transforming it from a high-pressure, low-temperature liquid into a low-pressure, low-temperature liquid, which is then transported to the evaporator. The evaporator receives the low-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant liquid and boils it under isobaric conditions, absorbing heat and vaporizing to form refrigerant vapor, thereby lowering the temperature inside the storage compartment.

[0087] In this process, under the action of the cooling fan 320, air flows through the condenser 330 and exchanges heat with the condenser 330, causing the refrigerant vapor inside the condenser 330 to liquefy.

[0088] Therefore, the compressor compartment 120 is provided with a first air inlet 101 and a first air outlet 102, both of which are connected to the compressor compartment 120. Under the action of the cooling fan 320, air from outside the refrigerator enters the compressor compartment 120 through the first air inlet 101, exchanges heat with the condenser 330, and is then discharged through the first air outlet 102.

[0089] The first air inlet 101 is located on the bottom support plate 123 of the compressor compartment 120, and is situated on one side of the compressor compartment 120 along the width direction of the housing 100. The first air outlet 102 is located on the bottom support plate 123 of the compressor compartment 120, and is situated on the other side of the compressor compartment 120 along the width direction. Figure 6 The first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102 are located on both sides of the condenser assembly 300 along the width direction of the housing 100, which facilitates the formation of an air circulation loop and improves the heat exchange effect of the condenser 330.

[0090] Both the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102 are grille structures, which can not only ensure the smooth flow of air in and out, but also block impurities and provide safety protection, while ensuring a certain structural strength.

[0091] Combination Figure 6 The refrigerator also includes a first air deflector 400, which is disposed on the bottom surface of the base plate 123 and located between the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102. The first air deflector 400 is located on the bottom surface of the outer side of the compressor compartment 120 and is disposed between the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102 to separate the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102, thereby guiding the airflow and improving the heat dissipation effect of the condenser 330.

[0092] The first wind deflector 400 is a straight strip baffle with a simple structure.

[0093] The first air deflector 400 may include a horizontal fixing part 510 and an arc-shaped barrier part, the arc-shaped barrier part being connected to the bottom side of the horizontal fixing part 510. The horizontal fixing part 510 is fixedly connected to the bottom structure of the refrigerator, and the connection method includes, but is not limited to, screw connection, snap-fit, adhesive connection, etc. The arc-shaped barrier part serves to separate the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102.

[0094] The arc-shaped barrier can protrude towards the first air inlet 101, and the arc-shaped barrier can also protrude towards the first air outlet 102.

[0095] When the refrigerator is not installed, the bottom end of the arc-shaped barrier protrudes from the bottom surface of the refrigerator, which can be understood as the bottom end of the arc-shaped barrier protruding from the bottom foot of the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is installed in the designated position, the arc-shaped barrier deforms under the weight of the refrigerator, thus abutting against the ground at the installation location, ensuring the airflow separation between the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102 is airtight. The arc-shaped barrier is easy to deform under stress, has a simple structure, and can accommodate different bottom foot heights of the refrigerator.

[0096] Combination Figure 7 Along the width direction of the housing 100, the length of the first air outlet 102 is greater than the length of the first air inlet 101, which helps to reduce the exhaust back pressure.

[0097] The first wind deflector 400 includes a second segment 410 and a third segment 420. The second segment 410 extends along the width direction of the housing 100, and the third segment 420 is located at the front end of the second segment 410. The third segment 420 is inclined towards the first air outlet 102 along the depth direction of the housing 100 from back to front.

[0098] The second segment 410 can be fixedly connected to the bottom support plate 123, and the third segment 420 can be fixedly connected to the bottom plate 130 or the horizontal plate of the cover plate 124.

[0099] The inclined third segment 420 helps guide hot air forward, moving it away from the first air inlet 101. It also optimizes the airflow path between the inlet and outlet, preventing the mixing of hot and cold air and facilitating heat dissipation within the compressor compartment 120. Furthermore, the inclined design makes the bottom areas on both sides of the first baffle 400 more even, resulting in balanced airflow into and out of the compressor compartment 120, reducing hot air stagnation, and improving the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser 330.

[0100] Continue to refer to Figure 7 The refrigerator may also include a second air deflector 500, which may optionally be connected to the cabinet 100.

[0101] If installed separately on a refrigerator, the second air deflector 500 does not need to be installed.

[0102] When at least two refrigerators are installed side by side along the width of the cabinet 100, the second air deflector 500 is connected to the cabinet 100.

[0103] The second wind deflector 500 is installed on the bottom surface of the housing 100, and the connection method includes, but is not limited to, screw connection, snap-fit ​​or adhesive connection.

[0104] Combination Figure 8 and Figure 9When at least two refrigerators are installed side by side along the width direction of the cabinet 100, the first air inlet 101 of one of the two adjacent refrigerators is opposite to the first air outlet 102 of the other along the width direction. A second baffle 500 is installed on the side of the two adjacent refrigerators facing each other’s first air inlet 101 or first air outlet 102 to separate the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102.

[0105] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when two refrigerators are installed in a recessed manner, the first air outlet 102 of the left refrigerator and the first air inlet 101 of the right refrigerator are opposite each other in the width direction.

[0106] The second air deflector 500 can be positioned on the side of the first air outlet 102 of the left refrigerator facing the first air inlet 101 of the right refrigerator. That is, the second air deflector 500 is positioned on the side of the first air outlet 102 of the left refrigerator away from its first air deflector 400. See [reference needed] for details. Figure 8 .

[0107] Alternatively, the second wind deflector 500 can be positioned on the side of the first air inlet 101 of the right refrigerator facing the first air outlet 102 of the left refrigerator. That is, the second wind deflector is positioned on the side of the first air inlet 101 of the right refrigerator away from its first wind deflector 400. See [reference needed] for details. Figure 9 .

[0108] When at least three refrigerators are installed side-by-side along the width of the cabinet 100, a second baffle strip 500 is provided on one side of the first air inlet 101 and one side of the first air outlet 102 of the same refrigerator. This means that baffles are provided on both sides of the same refrigerator along its width, facilitating installation by the operator. This prevents the hot air from one refrigerator from affecting the air intake of the middle refrigerator, and also prevents the hot air from the middle refrigerator from directly entering the first air inlet 101 of the refrigerator on the other side.

[0109] When at least three refrigerators are installed side by side along the width of the cabinet 100, that is, when one refrigerator is installed side by side on both sides along the width, a second wind deflector 500 is installed on the cabinet 100 of the middle refrigerator; another second wind deflector 500 is installed on the cabinet 100 of the refrigerator adjacent to the middle refrigerator.

[0110] It should be noted that "a refrigerator in the middle" can be understood as a refrigerator with a refrigerator installed on both sides of it. For example, if refrigerator B has refrigerators A and C installed on both sides along its width, then refrigerator B is a refrigerator in the middle.

[0111] like Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, when three refrigerators, A, B, and C, are installed side-by-side along the width of the cabinet 100, only one second air deflector 500 is installed on the middle refrigerator, B. This avoids installing two second air deflectors 500 on the cabinet 100 of the middle refrigerator, which would significantly impact its heat dissipation. Furthermore, this installation method also serves as an instruction for technicians during refrigerator installation.

[0112] like Figure 10 As shown, when at least three refrigerators are installed side-by-side along the width of the cabinet 100, the middle refrigerator B and the refrigerator A adjacent to its left are each equipped with a second baffle 500 on one side of their first air outlet 102. All the second baffles 500 are installed on the side of the first air outlet 102 away from its first baffle 400, which can promptly guide the hot air discharged from the first air outlet 102 forward and reduce the impact of hot exhaust on adjacent refrigerators.

[0113] Or, such as Figure 11 As shown, the refrigerator B in the middle and the refrigerator C on its right side are each equipped with a second air deflector 500 on one side of the first air inlet 101. All the second air deflectors 500 are installed on the side of the first air inlet 101 away from its first air deflector 400, forming a blocking effect on the side of the first air inlet 101 to prevent the hot exhaust air from the adjacent refrigerator from directly entering the first air inlet 101.

[0114] In this way, it can be ensured that only one second air deflector strip 500 is installed on the cabinet 100 of the middle refrigerator.

[0115] Therefore, with the above-described configuration, the refrigerator of this embodiment has a first air inlet 101 and a first air outlet 102 at its bottom. Under the action of the cooling fan 320, ambient air enters the compressor chamber 120 through the first air inlet 101, dissipates heat with the condenser 330, and is then discharged through the first air outlet 102. By setting a first baffle strip 400 between the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102 of the same refrigerator, the airflow between the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102 is isolated, forming an independent air duct, ensuring that air dissipates heat only through the condenser 330, and avoiding the mixing of hot and cold air.

[0116] Furthermore, when at least two refrigerators are embedded and installed along the width of the cabinet 100, the second baffle 500 is installed on the side of the first air inlet 101 or the first air outlet 102 of the two adjacent refrigerators facing each other, to separate the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102. By setting a physical barrier between the opposite hot air outlet and cold air inlet, hot air is effectively prevented from being directly drawn into the adjacent refrigerators, fundamentally cutting off the path of hot air short-circuiting. Through the synergistic effect of the first baffle 400 and the second baffle 500, the heat dissipation system of each refrigerator operates independently, and the condenser 330 always exchanges heat with the ambient low-temperature air, thereby maintaining heat dissipation efficiency; ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the two adjacent refrigerators, thus helping to ensure the cooling efficiency of the refrigerators when at least two refrigerators are embedded and installed.

[0117] The second air deflector 500 is optional. For single, independently used refrigerators, no installation is required, maintaining product versatility and optimal cost. This component is only needed when multiple refrigerators are installed side-by-side, enabling on-demand configuration and increasing the refrigerator's flexibility to adapt to different installation scenarios.

[0118] Reference Figure 12 In some embodiments of this application, the second wind deflector 500 includes a fixing part 510 and a wind deflector part 520. The fixing part 510 is optionally fixedly connected to the bottom wall 140 of the housing 100, and the wind deflector part 520 extends downward relative to the fixing part 510 away from the bottom wall 140 of the housing 100.

[0119] The fixing part 510 can be arranged horizontally for easy fixed connection with the bottom wall 140 of the housing 100. The fixing part 510 can be fixedly connected to at least one of the bottom support plate 123 of the press chamber 120 or the horizontal plate portion of the chamber cover plate 124, and the fixing part 510 can also be fixedly connected to the bottom plate portion 130. In some embodiments, the bottom end of the side plate 112 is bent to form a bottom flange, and the bottom flange is fixed to the bottom surface of the bottom support plate 123 and the bottom plate portion 130. Therefore, the fixing part 510 can also be fixedly connected to the bottom flange.

[0120] The fixing part 510 is connected to the bottom wall 140 of the housing 100 by screws, and the connection method is stable and reliable. The screw connection holes on the fixing part 510 can be oblong holes, which makes it easy for installers to adjust the installation position.

[0121] The wind deflector 520 extends downwards, effectively extending into the airflow path of the first air inlet 101 and the first air outlet 102, forming a more complete air duct isolation and blocking the high-temperature hot air from the first air outlet 102 of one refrigerator from entering the first air inlet 101 of the other refrigerator.

[0122] In some embodiments of this application, the thickness of the windbreak 520 decreases from top to bottom along its extending direction. This results in a smaller thickness at the bottom of the windbreak 520, facilitating deformation of the windbreak 520 during refrigerator installation to bring it into contact with the ground and ensure its airflow blocking effect.

[0123] Continue to refer to Figure 12 The windbreak 520 extends in an arc shape from top to bottom, so that the cross-section of the windbreak 520 perpendicular to the depth direction of the housing 100 is arc-shaped, and the windbreak 520 protrudes to one side of the housing 100 in the width direction.

[0124] On the one hand, the arc-shaped windbreak 520 can guide airflow more smoothly, which helps to reduce wind resistance and noise; it also has better bending rigidity and is not easily deformed by accidental collisions. On the other hand, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the windbreak 520, the bottom end of the windbreak 520 protrudes from the bottom surface of the cabinet 100. During refrigerator installation, the arc-shaped windbreak 520 facilitates deformation of the windbreak 520, thereby abutting against the ground at the installation location and blocking the high-temperature hot air from the first air outlet 102 of one refrigerator from entering the first air inlet 101 of the other refrigerator; it also ensures that the windbreak 520 can adapt to different foot heights of the refrigerator.

[0125] In some possible implementations, the protruding direction of the windshield 520 is the same as that of the first windshield 520, providing installation instructions for installers and improving assembly efficiency.

[0126] In some embodiments of this application, the second wind deflector 500 is connected to the housing 100 by screws. The screw connection secures the wind deflector with threads, ensuring stability even after long-term use.

[0127] In other embodiments of this application, the second wind deflector 500 is snapped into the housing 100, and the snap-fit ​​method provides convenience for quick installation and maintenance.

[0128] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 The second wind deflector 500 extends along the depth direction of the housing 100; the second wind deflector 500 includes at least two first segments 530, and the at least two first segments 530 are arranged sequentially along the depth direction of the housing 100.

[0129] The second wind deflector 500 extends along the depth of the housing 100 and is composed of at least two first segments 530. Each first segment 530 is installed to the bottom surface of the housing 100 via a detachable connector. In this way, the installer can adjust the number of first segments 530 according to the actual situation, improving the versatility of the second wind deflector 500.

[0130] The first segment 530 can be composed of a fixing part 510 and a windproof part 520. The structure of the first segment 530 can be the same as that of the second segment 410 and the third segment 420, which helps to reduce costs.

[0131] In some embodiments of this application, along the height direction of the housing 100, the bottom end of the first wind deflector 400 protrudes beyond the bottom end of the second wind deflector 500.

[0132] The bottom of the first wind deflector 400 extends beyond the bottom of the second wind deflector 500 in the height direction, forming a stepped structure. This helps to avoid interference between the wind deflectors and ensures that each function is realized independently. It also helps to ensure that the setting of the second wind deflector 500 will not hinder the core function of the first wind deflector 400.

[0133] Continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this application, the rear cover plate 125 of the compressor chamber 120 is provided with a second air inlet 103 and a second air outlet 104, which are respectively connected to the compressor chamber 120; the second air inlet 103 is located on one side of the first air inlet 101, and the second air outlet 104 is located on one side of the first air outlet 102.

[0134] The second air inlet 103 and the second air outlet 104 form a grille structure, which can not only ensure smooth airflow, but also shield internal structures and impurities, thereby improving safety.

[0135] The second air inlet 103 and the second air outlet 104 are located on both sides of the condenser assembly 300.

[0136] This embodiment of the application increases the auxiliary heat dissipation path of the compressor chamber 120 by setting a second air inlet 103 and a second air outlet 104, ensuring unobstructed airflow within the compressor chamber 120. The heat dissipation path is optimized through a dual-sided air inlet and outlet structure. The multi-inlet and multi-outlet design enhances the uniformity of airflow, reduces localized high-temperature areas, further improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the compressor chamber 120, reduces the compressor's operating load, and extends equipment life.

[0137] In some embodiments of this application, an elastic sealing strip is provided at the bottom end of the second windshield 500.

[0138] The elastic sealing strip can be glued, snapped on, or integrally molded to be installed at the bottom of the second windshield strip 500.

[0139] Understandably, elastic sealing strips have high-temperature resistance, which delays the aging of elastic seals caused by high temperatures.

[0140] The compression deformation characteristics of the elastic sealing strip enhance the sealing performance of the second air baffle 500. The temperature resistance of the elastic sealing strip ensures that it maintains its sealing performance even in high-temperature environments, effectively preventing hot air leakage even after long-term use, further reducing the risk of hot air interference between adjacent refrigerators. When at least two refrigerators are installed side-by-side, the elastic sealing strip compresses and deforms to fit tightly against the surface of the refrigerator body 100, filling the gaps in the refrigerator body 100 and blocking the path of hot air through the gaps.

[0141] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0142] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: Box (100), box (100) structure is formed as follows: A storage room, used for storing items; The compressor compartment (120) is equipped with a compressor, a condenser (330) and a cooling fan (320). The first air inlet (101) is located on the bottom support plate (123) of the compressor chamber (120), and is connected to the compressor chamber (120), and is located on one side of the compressor chamber (120) along the width direction of the box body (100); The first air outlet (102) is located on the bottom support plate (123) of the compressor chamber (120), and communicates with the compressor chamber (120), and is located on the other side of the compressor chamber (120) along the width direction; Under the action of the cooling fan (320), outside air enters the compressor chamber (120) through the first air inlet (101), passes through the condenser (330), and is discharged through the first air outlet (102). The first wind deflector (400) is disposed on the bottom surface of the base plate (123), and the first wind deflector (400) is located between the first air inlet (101) and the first air outlet (102); A door (200) is connected to a box (100) to close or open the storage compartment; The second wind deflector (500) can be optionally connected to the housing (100); When at least two refrigerators are installed side by side along the width direction of the cabinet (100), the first air inlet (101) of one of the two adjacent refrigerators and the first air outlet (102) of the other are opposite each other along the width direction; a second baffle (500) is installed on the side of the two adjacent refrigerators facing each other’s first air inlet (101) or first air outlet (102) to separate the first air inlet (101) and the first air outlet (102).

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second wind deflector (500) includes a fixing part (510) and a wind deflector part (520). The fixing part (510) is optionally fixedly connected to the bottom wall (140) of the housing (100), and the wind deflector part (520) extends downward relative to the fixing part (510) away from the bottom wall (140) of the housing (100).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The windshield (520) extends in an arc from top to bottom, and the windshield (520) protrudes to one side of the box (100) in the width direction.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second wind deflector (500) is connected to the housing (100) by screws; or, the second wind deflector (500) is snapped into the housing (100).

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second wind deflector (500) extends along the depth direction of the housing (100); the second wind deflector (500) includes at least two first segments (530), and the at least two first segments (530) are arranged sequentially along the depth direction of the housing (100).

6. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the housing (100), the bottom end of the first wind deflector (400) protrudes beyond the bottom end of the second wind deflector (500).

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Along the width direction of the housing (100), the length of the first air outlet (102) is greater than the length of the first air inlet (101); The first wind deflector (400) includes a second segment (410) and a third segment (420). The second segment (410) extends along the width direction of the housing (100), and the third segment (420) is located at the front end of the second segment (410). Furthermore, the third segment (420) is inclined towards the first air outlet (102) from back to front along the depth direction of the housing (100).

8. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The rear cover plate (125) of the compressor chamber (120) is provided with a second air inlet (103) and a second air outlet (104). The second air inlet (103) and the second air outlet (104) are respectively connected to the compressor chamber (120). The second air inlet (103) is located on one side of the first air inlet (101), and the second air outlet (104) is located on one side of the first air outlet (102).

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The bottom end of the second wind deflector (500) is provided with an elastic sealing strip.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, When refrigerators are installed side by side on both sides of a refrigerator along the width direction, a second wind deflector (500) is installed on the body (100) of the middle refrigerator, and another second wind deflector (500) is installed on the body (100) of one of the refrigerators adjacent to the middle refrigerator.

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