Shelf structure and refrigeration appliance

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of shelf structure and refrigeration equipment, wherein, shelf structure includes: glass plate, glass plate includes opposite and coating surface;Composite film structure is located at the coating surface of glass plate, and composite film structure includes the layering of wire drawing texture layer, background layer and protective layer;Wherein, wire drawing texture layer is attached with the coating surface of glass plate.The technical scheme of the utility model, realize that shelf structure has both high-strength carrying capacity, and also has excellent imitation metal wire drawing visual effect and excellent scratch resistance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more specifically, to a shelf structure and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, refrigerator shelves are usually made of transparent materials, such as glass. The glass body of the glass shelf in the refrigerator is a plain glass layer. In related technologies, in order to improve the decoration, patterns are usually pasted on the glass body. However, during long-term use, the patterns are easily scratched by objects placed on the glass, which affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve the technical problem in the prior art or related technologies that shelves are easily scratched after long-term use, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention provides a shelf structure.

[0005] A second aspect of this utility model provides a refrigeration device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of this utility model provide a shelf structure, comprising: a glass plate, the glass plate including a support surface and a coating surface opposite to each other; a composite film structure disposed on the coating surface of the glass plate, the composite film structure including a brushed texture layer, a background layer and a protective layer stacked together; wherein the brushed texture layer is bonded to the coating surface of the glass plate.

[0007] According to the shelf structure proposed in this utility model, by using a glass plate combined with a composite film structure on the coated surface of the glass plate, the shelf structure achieves both high load-bearing capacity and excellent simulated brushed metal visual effect and superior scratch resistance. The front of the glass plate is the load-bearing surface, ensuring the strength and safety of the shelf when bearing items, while also being smooth and easy to clean, enhancing the user experience. The composite film structure, backed onto the coated surface of the glass plate, consists of a layered brushed texture layer, a background layer, and a protective layer. The brushed texture layer and background layer achieve a highly realistic brushed metal effect, enriching the aesthetic design of the refrigerator interior. Furthermore, the protective layer significantly enhances the scratch resistance of the entire composite film structure, effectively protecting the underlying texture and background color from mechanical damage. The multiple coatings of the composite film structure are tightly bonded, ensuring a firm connection between the composite film structure and the coated surface of the glass plate, preventing delamination and peeling, and guaranteeing long-term stability.

[0008] Understandably, this solution balances functionality, aesthetics, and durability, meeting the demand for high-end and personalized refrigerator interiors, and enhancing product competitiveness and user satisfaction.

[0009] In some technical solutions, the glass plate can optionally be made of soda-lime glass, and the composite film structure can be screen-printed onto the coating surface of the tempered glass plate.

[0010] In this design, tempered glass serves as the base, enhancing the overall mechanical strength and impact resistance of the shelf. The composite film structure bonds tightly to the tempered glass surface, resisting peeling, improving scratch and wear resistance, and extending service life. The high flatness and smoothness of the tempered glass provide an excellent base for the screen-printed texture layer, resulting in a more delicate and uniform simulated brushed metal texture. Combined with the high light transmittance of soda-lime glass, the overall visual effect is more transparent and natural, enhancing the aesthetics and texture of the refrigerator shelf.

[0011] In some technical solutions, the thickness of the glass plate can optionally be 3.2mm to 6mm.

[0012] In this technical solution, by limiting the thickness of the glass plate to between 3.2mm and 6.0mm, load-bearing capacity, safety, and visual effect are all taken into account.

[0013] In some technical solutions, optionally, the printing material of the protective layer is UV ink, and the pencil hardness of the cured protective layer is not less than 6H.

[0014] In this technical solution, UV ink is used as the protective layer material. UV ink is ultraviolet light curing ink. After curing, the pencil hardness is not less than 6H, which greatly improves the scratch resistance and service life of the shelf composite film structure, while ensuring production efficiency.

[0015] In some technical solutions, optionally, the brushed texture layer is screen-printed onto the coating surface using a screen printing stencil, wherein the screen printing stencil has multiple brushed grooves.

[0016] In this technical solution, a screen printing plate with multiple brushing grooves is used for screen printing of the brushed texture layer, which can accurately and efficiently achieve a high-quality imitation metal brushed effect and ensure the stability and adhesion of the texture layer.

[0017] In some technical solutions, the solution may optionally include: an edge sealing structure located at the outer edge of the glass plate; wherein, in the thickness direction of the glass plate, the size of the edge sealing structure is larger than the sum of the sizes of the glass plate and the composite film structure.

[0018] In this technical solution, the edge sealing structure serves as a protective and sealing design for the outer edge of the glass plate. Its size is larger than the thickness of the glass plate and the composite film structure, which significantly improves the mechanical strength, safety, sealing performance, and aesthetics of the shelf.

[0019] In some technical solutions, optionally, an anti-fog coating is also included, located on the side of the composite membrane structure away from the glass plate.

[0020] In this solution, the anti-fog coating located on the side of the composite membrane structure away from the glass plate effectively prevents blurred vision and damage to the ink layer caused by water vapor condensation, thereby improving the visual clarity, durability, and user experience of the shelf.

[0021] In some technical solutions, optionally, a lighting element is also included, located on the side of the composite membrane structure away from the glass plate.

[0022] By placing lighting components on the side of the composite membrane structure away from the glass plate, not only is the visual effect of the shelves improved and the lighting quality inside the refrigerator enhanced, but the functionality and user experience of the product are also improved, making it an important part of high-end refrigerator shelf design.

[0023] In some technical solutions, the surface of the glass plate that supports the object may optionally be smooth.

[0024] In this design, the glass shelf surface features a smooth finish, enhancing the ease of use, cleanability, safety, comfort, and visual appeal of the shelving.

[0025] An embodiment of this utility model provides a refrigeration device, including: a box structure; and any of the above-mentioned shelf structures disposed within the box structure.

[0026] The refrigeration equipment of this application includes a cabinet structure and a shelf structure. Placing the shelf structure inside the cabinet structure of the refrigeration equipment enhances the user experience.

[0027] It should be noted that since the refrigeration equipment includes any of the above-mentioned shelf structures, it has the beneficial effects of any of the above-mentioned shelf structures.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent in the description that follows, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a shelf structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a shelf structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a shelf structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a shelf structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6A schematic diagram of the structure of a screen printing stencil according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0030] in, Figures 1 to 6 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows: 1: Shelf structure; 11: Glass plate; 111: Display surface; 112: Coated surface; 12: Composite film structure; 121: Brushed texture layer; 122: Background layer; 123: Protective layer; 13: Edge sealing structure; 14: Anti-fog coating; 15: Lighting element; 16: Screen printing plate; 161: Brushed groove; 2: Refrigeration equipment; 21: Box structure. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, embodiments of the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] In related technologies, refrigerator glass shelves are primarily made of glass, categorized into clear, glossy glass and screen-printed glass. Screen-printed glass includes front and back screen printing. The screen printing process mainly involves high-temperature ink printing, where high-temperature ink is screen-printed onto the glass surface and then tempered. Under high temperatures, the glass surface softens, and the ink and glass sinter together, aiming to improve the hardness and scratch resistance of the screen-printed surface. However, metallic inks contain a large amount of aluminum powder and other substances, which oxidize at high temperatures. Therefore, a high-temperature ink process cannot be used to achieve a brushed metal finish. Instead, the glass must first be tempered, followed by a low-temperature screen printing process to achieve the metallic appearance, while ensuring the ink's hardness and scratch resistance.

[0034] This solution uses a low-temperature screen printing process to achieve a brushed metal-like appearance. Then, a gray base layer is screen printed with UV ink. After the UV ink is cured, its hardness can reach 6H, which greatly improves its scratch resistance, meets the shelf usage conditions, and meets food-grade requirements.

[0035] The following reference Figures 1 to 6 Some embodiments according to the present invention are described.

[0036] like Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides a shelf structure 1. By using a glass plate 11 and combining it with a composite film structure 12 on the coating surface 112 of the glass plate 11, the shelf structure 1 achieves both high strength load-bearing capacity and excellent simulated brushed metal visual effect and excellent scratch resistance. The load-bearing surface 111 of the glass plate 11 is the front side of the glass plate 11, ensuring the strength and safety of the shelf when bearing items, while also being smooth and easy to clean, improving the user experience. The composite film structure 12 is backed onto the coating surface 112 of the glass plate 11 and consists of a layered brushed texture layer 121, a background layer 122, and a protective layer 123. The brushed texture layer 121 and the background layer 122 achieve a highly realistic brushed metal effect, enriching the aesthetic design of the refrigerator interior. Furthermore, the protective layer 123 primarily enhances the overall scratch resistance of the composite film structure 12, effectively protecting the underlying texture and background color from mechanical damage. The multiple coatings of the composite membrane structure 12 are tightly bonded together, ensuring that the composite membrane structure 12 is firmly bonded to the coating surface 112 of the glass plate 11, avoiding delamination and peeling, and ensuring long-term stability.

[0037] Understandably, this solution balances functionality, aesthetics, and durability, meeting the demand for high-end and personalized refrigerator interiors, and enhancing product competitiveness and user satisfaction.

[0038] Specifically, the shelf structure 1 of this solution includes a glass plate 11 and a composite film structure 12 disposed on the back side of the glass plate 11, i.e., on the coating surface. The glass plate 11 has two opposing surfaces: a support surface 111 and a coating surface 112. The support surface 111 is the front of the glass, and the coating surface 112 is the back of the glass. The support surface 111 is the bearing surface, directly bearing the items inside the refrigerator. The glass plate 11 itself is transparent and has a smooth surface, ensuring that the shelf is easy to clean and has a sense of transparency. The coating surface 112 serves as the mounting base for the composite film structure 12, keeping it flat and clean to ensure that the composite film structure 12 is firmly attached.

[0039] The composite membrane structure 12 includes a brushed texture layer 121, a background layer 122, and a protective layer 123 stacked together. It is entirely disposed on the coated surface 112 of the glass plate 11, with the back of the composite membrane structure 12 adhered to the coated surface 112 of the glass plate 11. The innermost side of the brushed texture layer 121 is directly attached to the coated surface 112 of the glass plate 11. The background layer 122 is located above the brushed texture layer 121, i.e., covering it. The protective layer 123 is located on the outermost side, facing the back of the composite membrane structure 12. The composite membrane structure 12 serves as a decorative and protective system for the back of the glass plate 11, giving the back of the shelf a sophisticated, brushed metal-like visual effect while providing scratch-resistant protection.

[0040] The brushed texture layer 121 is closely attached to the coating surface 112 of the glass plate 11, which is the innermost layer of the composite film structure 12, and is directly bonded to the back of the glass plate 11. This core layer, which simulates the visual effect of brushed metal, uses precise texture design to simulate the surface of real brushed metal, enhancing the modernity and texture of the shelf.

[0041] Because it is directly attached to the back of the glass, the texture is clear and there is no optical interference, resulting in high visual transparency.

[0042] Optionally, the brushed texture layer 121 is mainly formed by screen printing of acrylic resin ink to resemble brushed metal texture. The texture direction and density are controlled by the screen printing plate 16. By using acrylic resin ink, the ink layer is ensured to be flexible and have strong adhesion, reducing the risk of peeling.

[0043] Background layer 122 is located above brushed texture layer 121 and between brushed texture layer 121 and protective layer 123. It provides the color tone for brushed texture layer 121, enriches the visual layers and color saturation, and allows for diverse design needs to be met by adjusting the ink color, adapting to different refrigerator interior styles. The two sides of background layer 122 are tightly bonded to brushed texture layer 121 and protective layer 123 respectively, preventing the color layer from peeling or fading.

[0044] Optionally, the background layer 122 can be an acrylic resin ink screen printing color layer to form the desired main color and visual background color.

[0045] The protective layer 123, as the outermost layer of the composite membrane structure 12, covers the background layer 122 and faces directly to the back of the composite membrane structure 12, meaning it is not exposed to the substrate surface 111. It protects the brushed texture layer 121 and the background layer 122 from mechanical scratches, friction, and damage during daily use. Its high hardness enhances scratch resistance, extends the shelf's lifespan, and maintains a pristine appearance. Furthermore, the protective layer 123 also prevents the ink layer from oxidizing or fading, preserving vibrant colors.

[0046] Optionally, the protective layer 123 is a gray-based protective layer 123 that is screen-printed with UV ink and then cured with ultraviolet light, with a hardness of 6H.

[0047] Optionally, a gray background can prevent color distortion when backlight shines through, improving overall visual stability.

[0048] Optionally, the UV curing process makes the protective layer 123 have strong adhesion, chemical resistance, and meet food-grade safety requirements.

[0049] Optionally, the brushed texture layer 121 is bonded to the coating surface 112 of the glass plate 11 using a low-temperature screen printing process to ensure that the ink is firmly bonded to the glass surface, avoiding peeling or bubbling caused by thermal expansion and contraction. The tight bonding ensures that the texture layer is free of air inclusions, guaranteeing visual clarity and structural stability.

[0050] The brushed texture layer 121, background layer 122 and protective layer 123 are stacked and layered one by one through screen printing process. The interlayer adhesion is strong and the structure is stable. The protective layer 123 covers the outermost layer to form a complete protective system to prevent mechanical damage and environmental erosion. The color layer and texture layer are combined chemically and physically to ensure the coordination and unity of color and texture.

[0051] The composite membrane structure 12 is entirely attached to the coating surface 112 of the glass plate 11. There is no gap between the composite membrane structure 12 and the coating surface 112 of the glass plate 11, which prevents dust and moisture from penetrating and avoids damage to the ink layer. The flexibility of the composite membrane structure 12 matches the rigidity of the glass, ensuring the stability of the structure during thermal expansion and contraction.

[0052] In some embodiments, the glass plate 11 is optionally made of soda-lime glass, which is low in material cost, easy to mass-produce, and suitable for the industrial production of refrigerator shelves. The high light transmittance and good optical uniformity of soda-lime glass ensure uniform light transmission, and combined with the composite film structure 12 on the back, achieves a clear display and color reproduction of the simulated brushed metal texture.

[0053] In addition, soda-lime glass is used because its coefficient of thermal expansion is well matched with the subsequent screen printing ink and protective layer 123, which reduces interlayer stress caused by thermal expansion and contraction and ensures structural stability.

[0054] The composite film structure 12 is screen-printed onto the coating surface 112 of the tempered glass plate 11. The process of tempering before screen printing can effectively avoid the problem of oxidation and discoloration of components such as aluminum powder in metallic inks during high-temperature screen printing, ensuring the true color and texture of the imitation metal brushed layer. At the same time, the high hardness of the tempered glass surface improves the adhesion and durability of the composite film structure 12, reducing ink peeling and scratches.

[0055] Tempered glass is dimensionally stable and not easily deformed, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of screen printing. The screen printing ink is cured at low temperature on the back of the tempered glass, avoiding damage to the tempered layer and ensuring overall strength and safety performance.

[0056] In summary, tempered glass serves as the base, enhancing the overall mechanical strength and impact resistance of the shelf. The composite film structure 12 bonds tightly to the tempered glass surface, resisting peeling, improving scratch and wear resistance, and extending service life. The high flatness and smoothness of the tempered glass provide an excellent base for the screen-printed texture layer, making the simulated brushed metal texture more delicate and uniform. Combined with the high light transmittance of soda-lime glass, the overall visual effect is more transparent and natural, enhancing the aesthetics and texture of the refrigerator shelf.

[0057] In some embodiments, the thickness of the glass panel 11 can optionally range from 3.2 mm to 6.0 mm, providing flexible strength options. The greater the thickness, the stronger the mechanical strength and impact resistance of the glass, ensuring the shelf can safely support refrigerator items of varying weights. It is understood that by appropriately selecting the thickness, different refrigerator models or different load-bearing requirements can be met, improving the product's applicability and safety.

[0058] Furthermore, glass plates 11 within the aforementioned thickness range are more likely to undergo uniform and effective tempering, ensuring a reasonable distribution of the compressive stress layer on the glass surface and the tensile stress layer inside, thereby enhancing the overall toughness and crack resistance of the glass.

[0059] Understandably, the thinner 3.2mm glass maintains a good sense of lightness and transparency, making it suitable for products that pursue lightweight design; the thicker 6.0mm glass brings a more solid feel and a higher safety margin. The thickness is reasonably controlled to avoid visual bulkiness due to excessive thickness, while ensuring the overall aesthetics and practicality of the shelf.

[0060] In summary, by limiting the thickness of the glass plate 11 to between 3.2mm and 6.0mm, load-bearing capacity, safety, and visual effect are balanced, providing technical support for the diversified applications of the shelving structure 1.

[0061] In some embodiments, UV ink is optionally used as the printing material for the protective layer 123. After being cured by ultraviolet light, the surface hardness of the protective layer 123 reaches or exceeds the pencil hardness of 6H, which significantly improves the scratch resistance of the shelf surface. The high-hardness protective layer 123 can effectively prevent scratches, wear and minor impacts that may occur during daily use, and maintain the integrity and aesthetics of the texture and color on the back of the shelf.

[0062] In addition, by using UV ink, it can be cured quickly by ultraviolet light, with short curing time, high production efficiency, reduced production cycle and energy consumption, and is suitable for large-scale industrial manufacturing. At the same time, due to the low temperature of the curing process, thermal damage to the glass and ink layer is avoided, ensuring the stability and adhesion of the composite film structure 12.

[0063] The UV-cured protective layer 123 is tightly bonded to the underlying brushed texture layer 121 and background layer 122, preventing interlayer peeling and ensuring long-term stable use of the composite film structure 12. It has high hardness while also having a certain degree of toughness, avoiding brittleness caused by excessive hardness and extending the lifespan of the protective layer 123 and the overall structure.

[0064] Of course, the UV ink's protective layer 123 has high transparency, which does not affect the brushed texture and color effect on the back, maintaining the high-end texture and transparent visual experience of the refrigerator shelf.

[0065] In summary, the use of UV ink as the protective layer 123 material, with a pencil hardness of not less than 6H after curing, greatly improves the scratch resistance and service life of the shelf composite film structure 12, while ensuring production efficiency.

[0066] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown, the screen printing stencil 16 has multiple brushed grooves 161, which can precisely control the direction, spacing, and depth of the brushed texture to achieve a highly realistic metal brushed effect. Through the groove design, the ink deposition is uniform and controllable, ensuring the continuity of the texture layer and the clarity of details, thus enhancing the visual texture of the back of the shelf.

[0067] By utilizing screen printing technology and a specially designed 161 mesh screen with brushed grooves, high consistency and stability of texture can be achieved in mass production, avoiding the problem of uneven texture in manual or spray painting processes.

[0068] The brushed groove 161 design ensures that the ink is evenly distributed on the glass coating surface 112 during screen printing, improving the adhesion between the ink and the glass and reducing the risk of peeling off. The fine textured layer adheres closely to the glass coating surface 112, enhancing the mechanical stability of the overall composite film structure 12.

[0069] It is understandable that by adjusting the shape, size and arrangement of the brushed grooves 161 in the screen printing plate 16, brushed textures of different styles and effects can be achieved to meet diverse design needs.

[0070] In summary, using a screen printing plate 16 with multiple brushed grooves 161 for screen printing the brushed texture layer 121 can accurately and efficiently achieve a high-quality imitation metal brushed effect, ensuring the stability and adhesion of the texture layer.

[0071] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the edge sealing structure 13 covers the outer edges of the glass plate 11 and the composite film structure 12, effectively preventing damage, chipping, or cracking of the glass edges caused by mechanical stress such as collision and friction, improving the overall durability and safety of the shelf, protecting the ink layer on the edge of the composite film structure 12 from external environmental erosion (such as moisture, stains, and chemicals), and preventing interlayer peeling or discoloration.

[0072] The edge sealing structure 13 has a thickness dimension greater than the total thickness of the glass plate 11 and the composite film structure 12. The edge sealing not only covers the entire thickness of the glass and film layer, but also forms a certain edge covering height, which enhances the sealing effect, ensures that the edge sealing structure 13 is tightly attached to the glass and the composite film structure 12, prevents gaps from appearing at the edges, effectively blocks dust and moisture from entering, and improves sealing performance and ease of cleaning.

[0073] The edge sealing structure 13 serves as an outer protective shell, enhancing the mechanical strength and impact resistance of the shelf edges, reducing stress concentration and damage risks caused by uneven edge force, and assisting in stabilizing the composite membrane structure 12 through the mechanical fixing effect of the edge sealing, preventing interlayer separation caused by thermal expansion and contraction or external forces.

[0074] Of course, the edge banding structure 13 can use materials and colors that coordinate with the overall style of the shelf to enhance the overall visual appeal.

[0075] In addition, the edge-wrapping design reduces the sharpness of the glass edges, improving user safety and tactile comfort.

[0076] Understandably, the edge sealing structure 13 provides a structural interface that facilitates fixing and installation, making it easy to securely connect the shelf to the inner wall or bracket of the refrigerator.

[0077] In summary, the edge sealing structure 13, as a protective and sealing design for the outer edge of the glass plate 11, is larger than the thickness of the glass plate 11 and the composite film structure 12, which significantly improves the mechanical strength, safety, sealing performance and aesthetics of the shelf.

[0078] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the anti-fog coating 14 is placed on the side of the composite film structure 12 away from the glass plate 11, directly exposed to the humid environment inside the refrigerator. This effectively inhibits the formation of fog droplets or water droplets on the back surface of the shelf, keeping the surface clear and transparent. By reducing surface tension and promoting uniform distribution of the water film, it prevents local water droplet accumulation that could lead to blurred vision or reduced aesthetics.

[0079] The anti-fog effect ensures that the patterns on the brushed texture layer 121 and the background layer 122 are clearly visible and unaffected by fog, improving the overall visual effect and texture of the shelf, reducing visual blurring caused by fog, and improving the user's convenience in observing the items inside the refrigerator.

[0080] In addition, the anti-fog coating 14 reduces the prolonged retention of moisture, lowers the risk of water vapor eroding the ink layer of the composite film, prevents the ink layer from peeling off, fading or deteriorating, and improves overall durability.

[0081] Optionally, the anti-fog coating 14 has a hydrophobic or hydrophilic surface design, which helps stains and water stains to run off quickly, simplifies the cleaning process, and keeps the shelves clean and beautiful.

[0082] In summary, the anti-fog coating 14 located on the side of the composite membrane structure 12 away from the glass plate 11 effectively prevents blurred vision and damage to the ink layer caused by water vapor condensation, thereby improving the visual clarity, durability, and user experience of the shelf.

[0083] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 4As shown, the lighting element 15 is located on the side of the composite film structure 12 away from the glass plate 11. The specific lighting direction can be towards the glass plate 11 or away from it. When illuminating towards the glass plate 11, it can evenly illuminate the brushed texture layer 121 and the background layer 122 from the back or side, highlighting the layering and texture of the simulated brushed metal and enhancing the overall visual quality of the shelf. Through the reflection and refraction of light, the three-dimensionality of the texture details is enhanced, making the interior environment of the refrigerator more modern and technologically advanced.

[0084] When away from the light from the glass plate 11, the integrated lighting function of the shelf structure 1 supplements the areas inside the refrigerator with insufficient light, improves the visibility of the shelves and the items they hold, and makes it easier for users to find and place items.

[0085] Optionally, the lighting element 15 uses energy-saving light sources such as low-power LEDs to ensure energy efficiency and environmental friendliness during long-term lighting.

[0086] In summary, the lighting element 15 located on the side of the composite membrane structure 12 away from the glass plate 11 not only enhances the visual effect of the shelf and the lighting quality inside the refrigerator, but also improves the functionality and user experience of the product, making it an important component of high-end refrigerator shelf design.

[0087] In some embodiments, the surface 111 of the glass plate 11 is optionally smooth, which reduces the adhesion of dust and stains, making it easier for users to clean and maintain it daily. The smooth surface reduces the frictional resistance between the items and the shelf, making it easier to place and move items and improving ease of use.

[0088] Smooth glass reduces sharp edges and surface defects, lowering the risk of scratches from friction and improving tactile comfort. The flat surface helps distribute load evenly, reducing localized stress concentration and enhancing the shelf's load-bearing stability.

[0089] In addition, the glossy shelf 111 ensures the overall light transmission and visual transparency of the shelf, and together with the decorative effect of the composite film structure 12 on the back, it creates a high-end and transparent visual experience. The glossy surface reflects light evenly, enhances the light distribution inside the refrigerator, and improves the internal brightness and visual comfort.

[0090] In summary, the glass panel 11's support surface 111 features a smooth design, which enhances the shelf's ease of use, cleaning and maintenance, safety and comfort, and visual appeal.

[0091] In another embodiment, such as Figure 5As shown, a refrigeration device 2 is proposed, including a cabinet structure 21 and a shelf structure 1. The shelf structure 1 is placed inside the cabinet structure 21 of the refrigeration device 2, realizing the combination of the shelf and the refrigeration cabinet, ensuring the reasonable layout and stable installation of the shelf inside the refrigerator or freezer. The high-strength glass plate 11 and composite film decorative layer of the shelf structure 1 improve the load-bearing capacity and aesthetics inside the refrigeration device 2, enhancing the user experience.

[0092] It should be noted that since the refrigeration equipment 2 includes any of the above-mentioned shelf structures 1 embodiments, it has the beneficial effects of any of the above-mentioned shelf structures 1.

[0093] This application also provides a specific embodiment of a metallic brushed colored crystal glass that can be used as a material for refrigerator interior shelves. It includes a protective layer 123 (gray underlayer); a main color layer (i.e., background layer 122); a metallic brushed layer (i.e., brushed texture layer 121); and tempered glass (i.e., glass plate 11).

[0094] Tempered glass is made from soda-lime glass that has undergone tempering to improve its surface strength. Depending on the requirements, the thickness can be selected from 3.2mm to 6.0mm.

[0095] The imitation metal brushed layer is mainly made of acrylic resin ink screen-printed onto the back of the glass, and the texture effect is controlled by the screen printing stencil.

[0096] The main color layer is adjusted using acrylic resin ink, and the desired color appearance is achieved through screen printing.

[0097] The protective layer (gray underlayer) is cured by UV ink screen printing, protecting the texture layer and the main color layer, and improving the scratch resistance of the ink surface. The pencil hardness of the ink surface can reach 6H. Other protective layer solutions, such as those using medium-temperature scratch-resistant inks, are also within the scope of this patent, with UV ink screen printing being the preferred option.

[0098] The front of the shelf is made of tempered glass, which is the surface for supporting items.

[0099] The back of the shelf includes a protective layer (gray base layer); a main color layer; and a brushed metal-look layer.

[0100] This solution offers a simulated brushed metal colored crystal glass that can be used as a material for refrigerator interior shelves. The colored crystal glass has a glossy surface and a brushed metal finish on the back. A gray base layer serves as a protective layer, which can be hardened with UV resin. It combines the ease of cleaning and transparency of glass with the modern, sophisticated feel of brushed metal. The gray protective base layer prevents scratches and damage to the shelf's appearance, significantly enhancing product appeal and user experience.

[0101] The brushed metal glass shelf solution provided in this project offers excellent scratch resistance, enriches the interior appearance of the refrigerator, and uses low-temperature ink screen printing on the back. The protective layer is screen printed with UV ink and then cured, achieving a surface pencil hardness of 6H, which improves scratch resistance and enhances the user experience.

[0102] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be 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 this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0103] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit 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 this utility model.

[0104] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is 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.

[0105] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A shelf structure, characterized in that, include: A glass plate, the glass plate comprising an opposing support surface and a coating surface; A composite film structure is disposed on the coating surface of the glass plate, the composite film structure comprising a brushed texture layer, a background layer and a protective layer stacked together; The brushed texture layer is bonded to the coating surface of the glass plate.

2. The shelf structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass plate is soda-lime glass, and the composite film structure is screen-printed onto the coating surface of the tempered glass plate.

3. The shelf structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thickness of the glass plate is 3.2mm to 6mm.

4. The shelf structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective layer is printed with UV ink, and the pencil hardness after curing is not less than 6H.

5. The shelf structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brushed texture layer is screen-printed onto the coating surface using a screen printing stencil, wherein the screen printing stencil has multiple brushed grooves.

6. The shelf structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An edge-sealing structure is provided at the outer edge of the glass plate; Wherein, in the thickness direction of the glass plate, the dimension of the sealing structure is greater than the sum of the dimensions of the glass plate and the composite film structure.

7. The shelving structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: An anti-fog coating is provided on the side of the composite film structure away from the glass plate.

8. The shelving structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The lighting element is located on the side of the composite film structure away from the glass plate.

9. The shelving structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The surface of the glass plate that supports the object is smooth.

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: Box structure; The shelf structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is disposed within the box structure.

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