Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

A refrigeration appliance comprising a cabinet defining at least one storage compartment and a door movably connected to a front of the cabinet by a multi-link hinge to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment, the door having an adjacent first side and a second side, the multi-link hinge being disposed proximate the second side, the second side always being between a front panel of the door and the cabinet during movement of the door, the refrigeration appliance further comprising: a cover portion disposed at the first side and having a receiving space open toward the rear and toward the second side, the receiving space for receiving the multi-link hinge, the cover portion including a first panel portion bounding a front boundary of the receiving space; a void portion between the multi-link hinge and the first panel portion and open toward the second side. By the disclosed solution, the risk of hinge pinch can be reliably reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and specifically to a refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of home decoration, the integration of refrigeration appliances with home decoration is a mainstream trend. Refrigeration appliances are embedded in cabinets, requiring special hinges such as multi-link hinges to ensure the door can open properly. Due to the use of multi-link hinges, a large gap is created at the hinge when the door is opened, making it easy for users' fingers to accidentally get caught. If users fail to remove their fingers in time, they may be pinched and injured when the door is closed. Utility Model Content

[0003] One object of the embodiments of this disclosure is to provide an improved refrigeration appliance.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure provide a refrigeration appliance including a housing and a door, the housing defining at least one storage compartment, the door being movably connected to the front of the housing via a multi-link hinge to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment, the door having adjacent first and second sides, the multi-link hinge being disposed near the second side, the second side being always located between the front panel of the door and the housing during door movement, the refrigeration appliance further including: a cover disposed on the first side and having a receiving space opening rearward and towards the second side, the receiving space for receiving the multi-link hinge, the cover including a first plate portion defining the front boundary of the receiving space; and a clearance portion located between the multi-link hinge and the first plate portion and opening towards the second side.

[0005] The door using this implementation scheme features a clearance design at the hinges to prevent hand pinching during closing. Specifically, the clearance creates a buffer space between the multi-link hinge and the door. Even if a user's finger accidentally gets caught between the multi-link hinge and the door while the door is open, the finger can be safely contained within the clearance when the door is closed, preventing pinching and protecting personal safety.

[0006] Optionally, the clearance portion is formed by at least a partial recess of one end of the first plate portion toward the second side toward the front panel.

[0007] Optionally, the clearance portion has a dimension of not less than 6 mm in the thickness direction of the door.

[0008] Optionally, the dimension of the clearance portion in the thickness direction of the door is taken as [8, 20] mm.

[0009] The clearance of the first panel in the door thickness direction is suitable for reliably preventing the fingers from being pinched.

[0010] Optionally, the clearance portion has a dimension of not less than 6 mm in the width direction of the door.

[0011] Optionally, the size of the clearance portion in the width direction of the door is taken as [10, 20] mm.

[0012] By rationally designing the dimensions of the clearance section in the width direction of the door, the extent to which fingers can be inserted into the gap is limited, further enhancing the anti-pinch effect.

[0013] Optionally, the first plate portion includes an adjacent ninth wall and a tenth wall, the ninth wall being closer to the second side than the tenth wall, wherein the tenth wall protrudes rearward from the ninth wall to form the clearance portion between the ninth wall and the multi-link hinge.

[0014] Optionally, there is a non-zero gap between the multi-link hinge and the ninth wall, the gap being used to form the clearance portion.

[0015] Optionally, the multi-link hinge is directly or indirectly connected to the tenth wall.

[0016] Optionally, the cover further includes a second plate portion defining the boundary of the accommodating space in the height direction, and the cover further includes a blocking portion protruding from the first plate portion in a direction away from the second plate portion, the blocking portion being used to block the multi-link hinge from the front. Providing the blocking portion on the front of the door to block the hinge enhances the appearance of the door.

[0017] Optionally, the obstruction protrudes from the front panel in a direction away from the interior of the door.

[0018] Optionally, the shielding portion and the front panel together form the exterior surface of the door.

[0019] Optionally, a door handle is also provided on the first side, and the obstruction extends from the second side along the first side to the door handle. A protruding structure is provided in front of the hinge to conceal unsightly parts, while other locations on the first side, such as in front of the door handle, have no redundant structures. This solution provides sufficient access space to allow an operator's hand to reach between adjacent doors to open either one while achieving a smaller gap between two adjacent doors.

[0020] Optionally, the shielding portion includes a seventh wall facing the accommodating space and an eighth wall located in front of the seventh wall, wherein the seventh wall and the first plate portion are flush.

[0021] Optionally, the eighth wall extends obliquely from the seventh wall toward the interior of the door and toward the front panel. The portion of the obstruction exposed on the front of the door is designed with a bevel, making it more visually concealed and aesthetically pleasing.

[0022] Optionally, in the thickness direction of the door, the fourth wall is located behind the front panel. The obstruction and the front panel of the door are not on the same plane; the obstruction is hidden slightly behind the front of the door, further achieving a visually invisible and aesthetically pleasing effect.

[0023] Optionally, the door includes an insulated space filled with thermal insulation material, and the seventh and eighth walls together form a hollow area communicating with the insulated space. The shielding portion adopts a hollow design, allowing the thermal insulation material to enter this hollow area during door foaming, thus forming an insulation layer in front of the hinge as well. This enhances the thermal insulation effect at the hinge. Furthermore, the shielding portion and the main structure of the door are combined together via the thermal insulation material, improving the overall structural strength of the door.

[0024] Optionally, the refrigeration appliance includes a first door and a second door arranged vertically along the height direction, wherein the first door is provided with the air-proof section at least near the second door.

[0025] Optionally, the second door may have the air-proof section located at least near the first door.

[0026] Optionally, the clearance portion is at least provided on the first side of the door facing the middle of the refrigeration appliance in the height direction of the refrigeration appliance.

[0027] To protect users' safety, install safety barriers in areas of refrigeration appliances where there is a risk of fingers being pinched during daily use. The area most easily accessed by users during daily use is the middle section of the refrigerator's height; installing barriers here reduces this risk. The top and bottom of the refrigerator are less likely to be accessed by users and therefore do not require safety barriers.

[0028] Optionally, the door may have a clearance portion provided on the first side where the door handle is located. Since the first side of the door has the door handle, it is the area most frequently touched by the user, thus necessitating the provision of a clearance portion on that side.

[0029] Optionally, the cover may be made of plastic. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a gate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Assembly diagram of the middle cover and door handle;

[0033] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0034] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Exploded view of the structure shown;

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0037] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of region B in the middle;

[0038] Figure 9 yes Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of the structure shown;

[0039] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 A sectional view along the CC direction;

[0040] Figure 11 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of region D in the middle;

[0041] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the hinge and the door when the door is in the closed position according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the hinge and the door when the door is opened to a first angle according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 14 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of region E in the middle;

[0044] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a door frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 16 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the central region E along the FF direction;

[0046] In the attached image:

[0047] 1-Refrigeration appliance; 11-Door; 11A-First door; 11B-Second door; 11a-First side; 11b-Second side; 11c-Third side; 110-Front panel; 111-Rear wall; 112-Frame; 113-Insulation layer; 114-Mounting part; 115-End cap; 12-Hinge; 121-First link; 122-Link body; 123-Sixth link; 2-Door handle; 2a-Third wall; 2b-Fourth wall; 2c-Fifth wall; 2d-Sixth wall; 21-Handle groove; 22-Grip part; 221-First wall; 222-Second wall; 223-Rib; 224-Flanged edge; 224a-First surface; 224b-Second surface; 224c-Third surface; 224d-Fourth surface ; 23-Strip-shaped piece; 24-First cavity; 25-Extension; 3-Cover; 31-First groove; 32-First protrusion; 33-Accommodation space; 331-First plate; 331a-Ninth wall; 331b-Tenth wall; 332-Second plate; 333-Open space; 334-Third plate; 34-Second groove; 341-Protruding edge; 35-Reinforcing member; 36-Shielding part; 361-Seventh wall; 362-Eighth wall; 41-Adapting part; 411-Protrusion; 42-Positioning part; 421-Receiving hole; 51-Hook; 52-Matching hole; L1-First dimension; L2-Second dimension; x-Width direction of the refrigeration appliance; y-Depth direction of the refrigeration appliance; z-Height direction of the refrigeration appliance. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Refrigeration appliance 1 can be, for example, a refrigerator, freezer, wine cabinet, car refrigerator, etc. Figure 1 Taking a French door refrigerator as an example, this implementation plan’s design for the door handle 2 can also be applied to various types of refrigerators, such as French door refrigerators, side-by-side refrigerators, multi-door refrigerators, and single-door refrigerators.

[0051] For ease of description, in this embodiment, the width direction of the refrigeration appliance 1 is denoted as the x-direction, the depth direction as the y-direction, and the height direction as the z-direction. The door 11 is positioned as follows: Figure 1When the door is in the closed position as shown, the thickness direction of the door 11 is in the same direction as the y-direction, and the width direction of the door 11 is in the same direction as the x-direction. In this embodiment, the front and back directions refer to the y-direction and its opposite direction. Specifically, front or front side refers to the direction in which the refrigeration appliance 1 faces the user when in use, rear or rear side refers to the direction in which the refrigeration appliance 1 is away from the user when in use, above or upper side refers to the z-direction shown in the figure, and below or lower side refers to the opposite direction of the z-direction shown in the figure.

[0052] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 The refrigeration appliance 1 includes a housing and a door 11. The housing defines at least one storage compartment. The door 11 is movably connected to the front of the housing to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment. The storage compartment may be, for example, a freezer compartment, a refrigerator compartment, a variable temperature compartment, or a zero-degree compartment. Figure 1 The refrigeration appliance 1 shown as an example includes two storage compartments. Figure 1 The two doors 11 at the top are used to jointly close and open the storage room, which is a cold storage room with a temperature range of, for example, 2°C to 8°C. Figure 1 The two lower doors 11, used for jointly closing and opening, constitute a freezer compartment with a temperature, for example, between -10°C and -20°C. For ease of description, of the two doors 11 arranged side-by-side along the z-direction, the upper door 11 is designated as the first door 11A, and the lower door 11 as the second door 11B. In some embodiments, the doors 11 may be drawer-type doors. In some embodiments, the doors 11 may be hinged by hinges 12 (such as...). Figure 12 (As shown) It is rotatably connected to the housing. The door handle 2 in this example can be used for hinged doors.

[0053] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a gate 11 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this example, Figure 2 The door 11 shown can correspond to Figure 1 The second gate, 11B.

[0054] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 Door 11 includes a front panel 110 and a rear wall 111 facing the enclosure when door 11 is closed (e.g., ...). Figure 10(As shown) and a frame 112 provided around the perimeter of the door 11. The front surface of the front panel 110 is adapted to form the front surface of the door 11, i.e., the exterior surface of the refrigeration appliance 1. The rear wall 111 may be formed by an inner liner (also called a door liner). The door 11 defines a closed, insulated space filled with an insulation layer 113 formed of insulation material. The insulated space is located between the front panel 110 and the rear wall 111. When the door 11 is closed, the insulation layer 113 formed by the insulated space insulates against heat, ensuring that the storage compartment has a superior refrigeration / freezing effect. In some embodiments, the front panel 110 forms at least a portion of the front boundary of the insulated space such that the insulation material contacts the rear side of the front panel 110. In other embodiments, another door panel may be provided on the rear side of the front panel 110. The front panel 110 may be a metal plate, a glass plate, a ceramic plate, or a wood plate.

[0055] Door 11 has adjacent first side 11a and second side 11b, and a third side 11c adjacent to the first side 11a and opposite to the second side 11b. The first side 11a may be the upper side of door 11. The second side 11b and the third side 11c are the two sides of door 11 opposite each other in the x-direction. Hinges 12 are disposed close to the second side 11b, which is always located between the front panel 110 and the housing during door 11 movement. For example, one end of hinge 12 is connected to the front surface of the housing, and the other end is connected to the junction of the first side 11a and the second side 11b, so that door 11 can rotate about a rotation axis to open or close the storage compartment, the rotation axis being parallel to the z-axis and closer to the second side 11b than the third side 11c. In some embodiments, the frame 112 may include upper and lower side clips disposed opposite each other in the z-direction, and a pair of side clips located on the second side 11b and the third side 11c, respectively.

[0056] Further, refer to Figures 2 to 4 The refrigeration appliance 1 also includes a cover 3, which is disposed on the first side 11a and covers the hinge 12 at least from the front. The cover 3 may be disposed at the junction of the first side 11a and the second side 11b to accommodate the position of the hinge 12 on the door 11 and serve to conceal it for aesthetic purposes. As a result, the hinge 12 is not visible from the front of the refrigeration appliance 1, improving the product's appearance.

[0057] Further reference Figures 2 to 4 The refrigeration appliance 1 also includes a door handle 2, which is disposed side-by-side with the cover 3 on a first side 11a. For example, the door handle 2 and the cover 3 are disposed side-by-side along the x-direction, and the door handle 2 is closer to a third side 11c than the cover 3, while the cover 3 is closer to a second side 11b than the door handle 2. In this example, the door handle 2 is disposed on the first side 11a and at least partially forms the upper latch.

[0058] The door handle 2 includes a handle groove 21 and a grip portion 22 located in front of the handle groove 21. The operator's hand can reach into the handle groove 21 and grasp the grip portion 22 to operate the door 11 to rotate about the axis of rotation provided by the hinge 12, thereby exposing or closing the corresponding storage compartment.

[0059] The grip portion 22 includes a first wall 221 for forming the front boundary of the handle groove 21. Further, the grip portion 22 also includes a second wall 222 located in front of the first wall 221. The grip portion 22 is formed by two walls, which helps to increase the thickness of the grip portion 22 along the y-direction and improve the structural strength of the grip portion 22. In some embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 10 The second wall 222 can be formed by the front panel 110.

[0060] Further, refer to Figures 2 to 8 The door handle 2 also includes a strip 23 extending from the grip portion 22 to the second side 11b, the strip 23 passing in contact with the cover portion 3 from the front of the cover portion 3. The door 11 is in a position as... Figure 1 In the closed position shown, the strip 23 and the front panel 110 together form the exterior surface of the door 11. The strip 23 can extend continuously from the third side 11c along the first side 11a to the second side 11b, forming a continuous decorative band across the entire width of the door 11. Thus, the door handle 2 extends continuously along the first side 11a of the door 11 via the strip 23, alleviating the visual discontinuity of the front of the door 11.

[0061] Furthermore, the strip 23 and the cover 3 are in surface contact, with the strip 23 positioning the cover 3 from the front. The strip 23, the door handle 2, and the door 11 are all connected in pairs, which helps improve the positioning and connection reliability between the components. In some embodiments, during the movement of the door 11, the strip 23 always abuts against the cover 3 from the front, restricting the relative movement of the cover 3 and the door 11 in the y-direction, ensuring smooth opening and closing of the door 11.

[0062] In some embodiments, the strip 23 may pass in front of the cover 3 in a shape-fitting manner. The strip 23 and the cover 3 fit together to ensure that the strip 23 is fitted together with the cover 3 with almost no gap in the extending direction.

[0063] In some embodiments, the strip 23 abuts against one side edge of the front panel 110 and extends along said edge. Specifically, the strip 23 may abut against the edge of the front panel 110 facing the first side 11a and extend along that edge between the second side 11b and the third side 11c. In an example where the first side 11a is located above the door 11, the strip 23 abuts against the upper edge of the front panel 110 and extends in the x-direction.

[0064] In some embodiments, reference Figures 4 to 6The cover 3 may include a first recess 31 that opens forward, and the strip 23 is at least partially engaged within the first recess 31. For example, the first recess 31 may be formed by recessing backward along the y-direction from the forward surface of the cover 3. Furthermore, when the cover 3 is mounted on the first side 11a of the door 11, the first recess 31 is adjacent to the edge of the front panel 110 facing the first side 11a. On the one hand, the strip 23 engaged on the front side of the cover 3 can be used to position the cover 3; on the other hand, the strip 23 strengthens the door 11 in the entire x-direction.

[0065] Furthermore, the first groove 31 can be a narrow, elongated groove extending parallel to the length direction of the handle groove 21. The cross-sectional shape of the first groove 31 is set to match the cross-sectional shape of the strip 23 to ensure that the strip 23 and the cover 3 are reliably fitted together.

[0066] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 9 The cover portion 3 may also include a second groove 34, which connects to the first groove 31 and extends to the rear side of the front panel 110. The second groove 34 is closer to the interior of the door 11 than the first groove 31. For example, the cover portion 3 is located on the upper side of the door 11, and the second groove 34 is located below the first groove 31. Furthermore, the second groove 34 is closer to the third side 11c than the first groove 31. For example, the first groove 31 extends to both ends of the cover portion 3 in the x-direction, while the second groove 34 is concentrated in the end region of the cover portion 3 near the door handle 2. Furthermore, after the cover portion 3 is assembled to the door 11, the first groove 31 is exposed outside the front panel 110, while the second groove 34 is covered by the front panel 110.

[0067] Furthermore, the door handle 2 also has an extension 25 extending from the first wall 221 to the second side 11b, the extension 25 being received in the second recess 34, such as... Figure 9 As shown, after the cover 3, door handle 2, and door 11 are assembled together, the extension 25 is sandwiched between the front panel 110 and the second recess 34. This further strengthens the positioning of the cover 3. Furthermore, this design helps reduce the possibility of the cover 3 flipping over when force is applied to the door handle 2.

[0068] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the second groove 34 has a certain length in both the x and z directions. Thus, the area of ​​the bottom wall is large enough for the extension 25 to overlap.

[0069] In some embodiments, the forward-facing surface of the cover 3 has a forward-protruding edge 341 to form a sidewall of the second groove 34 near the interior of the door 11. The lower edge of the extension 25 overlaps the edge 341. This further reduces the possibility of the cover 3 flipping over when force is applied to the door handle 2. Furthermore, the edge 341 may engage with the first protrusion 32 mentioned below.

[0070] In some embodiments, the strength of the strip 23 may be greater than the strength of the cover 3.

[0071] In some embodiments, the hardness of the strip 23 may be greater than the hardness of the cover 3.

[0072] For example, the strip 23 can be made of metal. The cover 3 can be made of plastic.

[0073] In some embodiments, the reflectivity of the strip 23 may be higher than that of the cover 3. On the front of the door 11, the strip 23 is more visually striking and eye-catching than the cover 23, enhancing the linear feel of the door 11's appearance.

[0074] In some embodiments, the strip 23 can be integrally formed with the door handle 2. For example, the door handle 2 having the strip 23 can be manufactured using an extrusion molding process.

[0075] In a specific implementation, refer to Figures 5 to 8 A positioning part 42 may be provided at the end of the strip 23 away from the door handle 2, and an adapter part 41 may be provided on the second side 11b. The positioning part 42 and the adapter part 41 cooperate to fix the strip 23. The end of the strip 23 extending from the door handle 2 is positioned on the second side 11b with the door 11 (or cover 3). This prevents the end of the strip 23 from warping up, taking into account both safety and aesthetics.

[0076] For example, the adapter 41 may be provided on the side card located on the second side 11b. Or, for example, the adapter 41 may be provided on the cover 3.

[0077] In some implementations, the adapter 41 is adapted to define one side boundary of the first groove 31 along its extension direction. For example, the first groove 31 extends along a first side 11a, wherein the end near the door handle 2 is connected to the door handle 2, and the end near the second side 11b is closed by the adapter 41.

[0078] In some embodiments, one of the positioning portion 42 and the adapter portion 41 may include a protrusion 411 extending along the first side 11a, and the other includes a receiving hole 421 for receiving the protrusion 411. For example, see reference... Figure 6 and Figure 8 The protrusion 411 extends from the end wall of the first groove 31 on the second side 11b in the x direction, and the receiving hole 421 is opened at the end of the strip 23 away from the door handle 2.

[0079] During assembly, the door handle 2 and the cover 3 are inserted laterally (e.g., along the x direction), and the protrusion 411 is simultaneously inserted into the receiving hole 421 as the insertion action is performed to position the end of the strip 23 on the cover 3, thereby reliably positioning the strip 23 in front of the cover 3 along the entire length dimension.

[0080] Thus, the precise positioning of the strip 23 and the cover 3 is naturally achieved while assembling the door handle 2 and the cover 3, which facilitates assembly and simplifies the production process on the production line.

[0081] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The door handle 2 may include a hollow first cavity 24. Specifically, the door handle 2 includes a third wall 2a forming the rear boundary of the handle groove 21, a fifth wall 2c located behind and spaced from the third wall 2a, and a fourth wall 2b and a sixth wall 2d connecting the third wall 2a and the fifth wall 2c and arranged opposite to each other. The third wall 2a, fourth wall 2b, fifth wall 2c, and sixth wall 2d together form a closed first cavity 24. The sixth wall 2d is closer to the interior of the door 11 than the fourth wall 2b. The insulation material injected into the door 11 is blocked by the sixth wall 2d and does not enter the first cavity 24. To illustrate the relevant structure more clearly, Figure 10 The insulation layer 113 is illustrated using a dotted filling pattern. (See reference) Figure 10 The heat insulation layer 113 is mainly located between the front panel 110 and the rear wall 111, and the heat insulation layer 113 is not provided on at least part of the rear side of the handle groove 21.

[0082] In some embodiments, a first protrusion 32 is provided on the side of the cover 3 facing the door handle 2, which is inserted into the first cavity 24 to close the first cavity 24 on that side. On the one hand, the first cavity 24 and the first protrusion 32 cooperate to reliably connect the cover 3. On the other hand, the first protrusion 32 closes the first cavity 24, and the first cavity 24 does not contain heat insulation material but forms a cavity, thereby allowing external heat to be conducted more evenly to the entire handle groove 21, reducing the possibility of condensation on the door handle 2.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first cavity 24 may extend along the entire length of the handle groove 21, and the first cavity 24 is isolated from the heat insulation space. The arrangement of the first cavity 24 can, on the one hand, enhance the overall strength of the door handle 2, and on the other hand, conduct heat from the external environment to the entire door handle 2, which helps to reduce the generation of condensation.

[0084] Furthermore, the door 11 may also include an end cap 115, which closes the first cavity 24 on the third side 11c.

[0085] In some embodiments, the sixth wall 2d may extend rearward from the non-end region of the third wall 2a to connect to the fifth wall 2c. (See reference) Figure 10 One end of the third wall 2a can be the connection point between the third wall 2a and the fourth wall 2b, and the other end can be the connection point between the third wall 2a and the first wall 221. In this example, the sixth wall 2d does not extend backward from the connection point between the third wall 2a and the first wall 221, but moves a certain distance outward from the door 11 before extending backward. This ensures the anti-condensation effect of the door handle 2 while avoiding excessive sacrifice of the insulation layer 113, thus balancing the insulation effect of the door 11.

[0086] In some embodiments, the projection of the first cavity 24 along the y-direction and the gripping portion 22 at least partially overlap.

[0087] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 10 The door 11 may have a mounting portion 114 for installing a door seal, which seals the gap between the door 11 and the cabinet when the door 11 is closed. When the door 11 is in the closed position, the door seal abuts against the front surface of the cabinet 10 to form a sealing ring around the opening of the storage compartment, preventing cold air from escaping from the storage compartment.

[0088] In some embodiments, the first cavity 24 may be located outside the mounting portion 114 in the direction from inside the door 11 to the outside of the door 11 (i.e., in a plane perpendicular to the y-direction). Thus, a heat insulation layer 113 is provided in front of the mounting portion 114 to ensure heat insulation. Furthermore, when the door 11 is in the closed position, the first cavity 24 is protected from direct impact from the cold air inside the storage room, further preventing condensation at the door handle 2 and improving the user's grip comfort.

[0089] In some embodiments, the handle groove 21 may be located on the outside of the mounting portion 114 or mostly on the outside of the mounting portion 114 in the direction from inside the door 11 to outside the door 11 (i.e., in a plane perpendicular to the y-direction). Thus, when the door 11 is in the closed position, the handle groove 21 located on the outside of the mounting portion 114 is protected from direct impact by the cold air in the storage compartment, further preventing condensation at the door handle 2 and improving the user's grip feel.

[0090] In one implementation, the insulated space may be partially defined by the door handle 2, thereby integrating the door handle 2 with the insulation layer 113. For example, continuing to refer to... Figure 10 The portion of the third wall 2a located between the sixth wall 2d and the first wall 221, and the portions of the sixth wall 2d and the fifth wall 2c located between the sixth wall 2d and the rear wall 111, are both combined with thermal insulation material. Thus, the door handle 2 is reliably integrated with the door 11.

[0091] Furthermore, the portion of the third wall 2a located between the sixth wall 2d and the fourth wall 2b, the portion of the fourth wall 2b and the portion of the fifth wall 2c located between the sixth wall 2d and the fourth wall 2b, together with the sixth wall 2d, form the first cavity 24.

[0092] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 7 , Figures 9 to 11 The first wall 221 may be provided with multiple raised ribs 223 extending along the length direction of the handle groove 21, and the raised ribs 223 are spaced apart along the depth direction of the handle groove 21. For example, the door handle 2 is provided on the upper side of the door 11, and the raised ribs 223 are spaced apart along the z-direction on the first wall 221. Furthermore, each raised rib 223 extends along the x-direction along the entire length of the handle groove 21. This increases the friction of the first wall 221, making it easier to grip.

[0093] In a specific implementation, refer to Figures 9 to 11 The upper edge of the first wall 221 can be bent forward to form a flange 224, which covers the upper edge of the second wall 222. Thus, the flange 224 conceals the seam between the first wall 221 and the second wall 222, beautifying the appearance of the door 11.

[0094] In some embodiments, the flange 224 may be triangular in shape. In other words, the cross-sectional shape of the flange 224 may be triangular, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the gripping part 22 arches upwards toward the edge of the handle groove 21 entrance side. This increases the size of the gripping part 22 in the depth direction of the handle groove 21, making it easier for the operator to grip. It also better fits the web of the hand, improving the gripping feel.

[0095] Furthermore, the flange 224 may include a first surface 224a that is attached to the upper edge of the second wall 222, a rearward-facing second surface 224b, and a forward-facing third surface 224c. The first surface 224a, the second surface 224b, and the third surface 224c together form a triangular prism-shaped flange 224.

[0096] In the y-direction, the edge between the second face 224b and the third face 224c is closer to the first wall 221 than the second wall 222. The triangle formed by the cross-section of the flange 224 may not be an equilateral triangle but an acute triangle, and the included angle between the second face 224b and the first face 224a is greater than the included angle between the third face 224c and the first face 224a. That is, of the two hypotenuses of the triangle, the slope of the hypotenuse closer to the first wall 221 (i.e., the second face 224b) is greater than the slope of the hypotenuse closer to the second wall 222 (i.e., the third face 224c). Accordingly, the edge of the flange 224 furthest from the second wall 222 is positioned as far back as possible to avoid the sharp point of the flange 224 facing outwards, which would affect the aesthetics and security of the door 11. Furthermore, at least the flange 224 can be made of metal, and the area of ​​the forward-facing third face 224c is larger, visually increasing the area of ​​the metal decoration on the front of the door 11 and enhancing its texture.

[0097] In some embodiments, the connection points between each pair of the first surface 224a, the second surface 224b, and the third surface 224c may be chamfered to prevent the edges of the flange 224 from being too sharp and scratching the user.

[0098] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 The strip 23 can be formed by continuously extending the flange 224 toward the second side 11b. As a result, what is seen on the front of the door 11 is a continuous and complete metal strip with a good texture and high aesthetic appeal.

[0099] In some embodiments, reference Figure 10 In the y-direction, the flange 224 does not protrude forward from the front surface of the second wall 222. For example, the edge between the first surface 224a and the third surface 224c can be flush with the front surface of the front panel 110. Alternatively, the flange 224 can be recessed 0.2 mm backward relative to the front surface of the second wall 222. This prevents sharp edges of the metal parts from accidentally scratching the user, improving user safety when operating the door 11.

[0100] In one specific implementation, the door handle 2 can be integrally machined from a metal material. For example, the door handle 2 can be formed by extruding a metal material to obtain its general structure, and then punching it into a strip 23. The metal material can be, for example, an aluminum alloy.

[0101] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The end of the handle groove 21 facing the second side 11b can be closed by the cover 3. That is, the handle groove 21 extends along the length direction toward the second side 11b and ends at the cover 3.

[0102] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The handle groove 21 is open on the third side 11c. For example, combined with Figure 5 The end cap 115 can be made with a corresponding notch according to the cross-sectional shape of the handle groove 21, so as to expose the handle groove 21 while closing the first cavity 24 on the third side 11c. This makes it easier to clean the handle groove 21.

[0103] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 11 The end cap 115 protrudes inward from the grip portion 22 along the handle groove 21. The end cap 115 has a notch conforming to the cross-sectional shape of the handle groove 21 to expose the handle groove 21 on the third side 11c. Furthermore, the notch is slightly smaller than the cross-sectional size of the handle groove 21, ensuring that the mounting gap between the handle groove 21 and the end cap 115 is located on the first side 11a rather than the third side 11c, and preventing the edge of the handle groove 21 from being directly exposed. The end cap 115 can be made of plastic, while the door handle 2 is made of metal, at least in the grip portion 22. This improved design in this embodiment can shield the sharp edges of the grip portion 22, preventing the user from being scratched. Furthermore, the edges of the grip portion 22 do not need to be specially rounded, simplifying the processing and manufacturing of the door handle 2.

[0104] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 The flange 224 may include a fourth surface 224d facing the third side 11c. Along the length of the handle groove 21, the fourth surface 224d does not protrude beyond the end cap 115. This further enhances its safety protection function.

[0105] The above embodiment is illustrated by taking the first side 11a as the upper side of the second door 11B as an example. In the following embodiments, the first side 11a can also be the lower side of the first door 11A.

[0106] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the hinge 12 and the door 11 when the door 11 is in the closed position according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the hinge 12 and the door 11 when the door 11 is opened to a first angle according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 14 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of region E in the middle. Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the frame of a door 11 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 16 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the central region E along the FF direction. In this example, the first angle can be, for example, 90°. Figure 12 and Figure 13 The door 11 shown can correspond to Figure 1 The first gate 11A in the middle can also correspond to Figure 1 The second gate, 11B. Figure 14 The structure shown can correspond to Figure 1The first door 11A in the middle can specifically correspond to the lower hinge area of ​​the first door 11A. Figure 15 The shown border can correspond to the lower card of the first door 11A. Figure 16 Hinge 12 is omitted.

[0107] In one specific implementation, the refrigeration appliance 1 can be embedded in a cabinet, and the hinge 12 can be a multi-link hinge. Thus, the door 11 can achieve variable-track movement to ensure a sufficient maximum opening angle. For example, refer to... Figure 12 and Figure 13 The hinge 12 can be a six-bar linkage structure, including a first link 121, a second link, a third link, a fourth link, a fifth link, and a sixth link 123. The first link 121 is connected to the box body, and the sixth link 123 is connected to the door 11 via a reinforcing member 35. The second to fifth links are connected to each other to form a link body 122. The two ends of the link body 122 are respectively hinged to the first link 121 and the sixth link 123. The opening and closing of the door 11 is driven by the movement of each link.

[0108] Further, refer to Figure 4 , Figures 12 to 15 The cover 3 may have a rearwardly opening accommodating space 33 opening toward the second side 11b to accommodate the hinge 12. The cover 3 may have a first plate portion 331 that defines the front boundary of the accommodating space 33. For example, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 15 The sixth link 123 can be fixed to the first plate 331 via the reinforcing member 35, and the first link 121 can be fixed to the front surface of the box.

[0109] Furthermore, the cover portion 3 also has a second plate portion 332 that defines the boundary of the accommodating space 33 in the z-direction. In some embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 The second plate portion 332 of the cover portion 3, located on the first side 11a (i.e., the upper side) of the second door 11B, limits the lower boundary of the accommodating space 33. When the door 11 is in the closed position, most of the structure of the hinge 12 (e.g., a multi-link hinge) is located above the second plate portion 332. In some embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 1 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 The second plate portion 332 of the cover portion 3 located on the first side 11a (i.e., the lower side) of the first door 11A limits the upper boundary of the accommodating space 33. When the door 11 is in the closed position, most of the structure of the hinge 12 (e.g., a multi-link hinge) is located below the second plate portion 332.

[0110] Furthermore, the refrigeration appliance 1 also includes a clearance 333 located between the hinge 12 and the first plate portion 331 and opening toward the second side 11b. One end of the first plate portion 331 toward the second side 11b may be at least partially recessed toward the front panel 110 to form a gap in front of the multi-link hinge. The gap is adapted to form the clearance 333, which communicates with the second side 11b and remains present when the door 11 is in the closed position.

[0111] Therefore, a clearance design was incorporated at hinge 12 to prevent hand pinching during door closing 11. Specifically, the clearance portion 333 forms a buffer protection space between the multi-link hinge and door 11. Even if a user's finger accidentally enters between the multi-link hinge and door 11 while door 11 is open, the finger can be safely contained within the clearance portion 333 when door 11 is closed, preventing pinching and protecting personal safety.

[0112] For example, comparison Figure 12 and Figure 13 When the door 11 is open, there is a gap between the end of the first link 121 near the second side 11b and the door 11, allowing access to the outside. This gap gradually decreases as the door 11 closes. In this example, a clearance portion 333 is formed in front of the end of the first link 121 near the second side 11b. Even when the door 11 is closed to the 0° position, a gap such as the first dimension L1 still exists between the end of the first link 121 near the second side 11b and the door 11. Figure 12 As shown, the fingers located in this gap will not be squeezed or injured.

[0113] In some embodiments, the dimension of the clearance portion 333 in the y-direction (denoted as the first dimension L1) may be not less than 6 mm. The clearance of the first plate portion 331 in the door thickness direction is suitable for providing space for at least one adult finger to reliably prevent finger pinching. In some embodiments, the first dimension L1 may be a value from [8, 20] mm. For example, when the door 11 is in the closed position, the clearance portion 333 is suitable for providing a gap of not less than 12 mm in front of the hinge 12 to ensure that even if a finger is located in the clearance portion 333, it will not be pinched.

[0114] In this example, the first dimension L1 can specifically refer to the distance from the front end of the first link 121 near the second side 11b to the ninth wall 331a described below. When the door 11 is closed, the gap between the end of the first link 121 near the second side 11b and the door 11 is minimal. The clearance portion 333 creates a gap of not less than 12 mm at this location, ensuring that even if a finger is inserted between the first link 121 and the door 11 via the second side 11b, it will not be pinched.

[0115] In some embodiments, the dimension of the clearance portion 333 in the x-direction (denoted as the second dimension L2) may be no less than 6 mm. By rationally designing the dimension of the clearance portion 333 in the x-direction, the extent to which a finger can be inserted into the gap is limited, further enhancing the anti-pinch effect. In some embodiments, the second dimension L2 may be a value from [10, 20] mm. For example, the second dimension L2 may be 15 mm.

[0116] In one embodiment, the clearance portion 333 may be formed by at least partially recessing the end of the first plate portion 331 toward the second side 11b toward the front panel 110. Specifically, in the x-direction, the thickness of the first plate portion 331 in the y-direction varies at different locations. The portion of the first plate portion 331 farther from the second side 11b has a larger thickness in the y-direction, while the portion closer to the second side 11b has a significantly reduced thickness in the y-direction. This reduced thickness is suitable for forming the clearance portion 333.

[0117] Further, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 15 The first plate portion 331 may include adjacent ninth wall 331a and tenth wall 331b, with the ninth wall 331a being closer to the second side 11b than the tenth wall 331b. The tenth wall 331b protrudes rearward from the ninth wall 331a to form a clearance 333 between the ninth wall 331a and the multi-link hinge. The distance from the tenth wall 331b to the front panel 110 is greater than the distance from the ninth wall 331a to the front panel 110.

[0118] Furthermore, a non-zero gap exists between the multi-link hinge and the ninth wall 331a, which serves to form a clearance 333. The multi-link hinge is directly or indirectly connected to the tenth wall 331b. For example, the sixth link 123 is connected to the tenth wall 331b via a reinforcing member 35. Accordingly, the gap between the multi-link hinge and the tenth wall 331b is almost negligible. Since the ninth wall 331a is recessed forward compared to the tenth wall 331b, the gap between the ninth wall 331a and the multi-link hinge is significantly increased, and this increased gap is suitable for forming the clearance 333.

[0119] In a specific implementation, refer to Figures 2 to 4 The cover 3 is located on the upper side of the second door 11B. The cover 3 may also have a third plate 333 that defines the upper boundary of the accommodating space 33. The third plate 333 covers the hinge 12 from above, further enhancing the appearance of the door 11. When the door 11 is open, the third plate 333 can also prevent the user's hand from reaching into the accommodating space 33 from above, reducing the risk of the hinge 12 pinching the hand when the door 11 is closed.

[0120] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 7The end cap 115 may be provided with a hook 51, and the door handle 2 may be provided with a corresponding mating hole 52. The hook 51 and the mating hole 52 engage to reliably connect the end cap 115 and the door handle 2. For example, the mating hole 52 may be provided in the sixth wall 2d.

[0121] Furthermore, the cover 3 may also be provided with a hook 51 protruding in a direction away from the receiving space 33 for connection with the door 11. For example, see reference Figure 7 and Figure 14 The second plate portion 332 protrudes outward from the side opposite to the accommodating space 33 to form a hook 51, so as to connect with the side clip of the door 11, such as the one located on the second side 11b.

[0122] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 1 , Figures 14 to 16 The cover portion 3 may also include a blocking portion 36 protruding from the first plate portion 331 in a direction away from the second plate portion 332. The blocking portion 36 is used to block the multi-link hinge from the front. When the door 11 is in the closed position, the blocking portion 36 is located in front of the hinge 12, and the projection of the hinge 12 along the y-direction onto the housing body substantially falls within the coverage area of ​​the projection of the blocking portion 36 along the y-direction. Thus, by providing the blocking portion 36 to block the hinge 12 from the front of the door 11, the appearance of the door 11 is improved.

[0123] Furthermore, the shielding portion 36 may protrude from the front panel 110 in a direction away from the interior of the door 11. For example, a cover portion 3 integrating the shielding portion 36 is installed on the lower side of the first door 11A. The shielding portion 36 may be in the form of a strip or band, protruding downward from the lower edge of the front panel 110 of the first door 11A and extending along the lower edge portion in the x-direction. The length of the shielding portion 36 extending in the x-direction is not less than the dimension of the hinge 12 in the x-direction.

[0124] Furthermore, the shielding portion 36 and the front panel 110 can together form the exterior surface of the door 11, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0125] In some embodiments, the cover 3 may be made of plastic, while the shielding part 36 may be made of metal. For example, the shielding part 36 may include a metal strip, which is fixed to the cover 3 by means of adhesive or other methods. In this example, the shielding part 36 may be disposed on the lower side of the first door 11A and used to shield the lower hinge of the first door 11A, while a strip 23 is disposed on the upper side of the second door 11B. Both the strip 23 and the shielding part 36 are made of metal, which can form a strip-shaped glossy decorative design that echoes each other in the middle area of ​​the front of the refrigeration appliance 1, further improving the appearance of the refrigeration appliance 1.

[0126] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 15The first side 11a is also provided with a door handle 2, and the blocking part 36 can extend from the second side 11b along the first side 11a to the door handle 2. In other words, the projection of the blocking part 36 along the z-direction does not overlap with the door handle 2. A protruding structure is provided in front of the hinge 12 to conceal the unsightly parts, while there are no redundant structures in other positions on the first side 11a, such as in front of the door handle 2. This solution provides sufficient access space to allow an operator's hand to reach between adjacent doors 11 to open either one while achieving a smaller gap between two adjacent doors 11. For example, see reference. Figure 1 The shield 36 will not occupy the space between the door handle 2 of the first door 11A and the door handle 2 of the second door 11B, so as to provide sufficient access space for the operator's hand to reach in.

[0127] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figures 14 to 16 The shielding portion 36 may include a seventh wall 361 facing the accommodating space 33 and an eighth wall 362 located in front of the seventh wall 361. The shielding portion 36 may be a double-layer structure with a certain thickness in the y-direction, providing high strength and resistance to breakage. Furthermore, the seventh wall 361 may be flush with the first plate portion 331. The seventh wall 361 and the first plate portion 331 may be coplanar. The front boundary of the accommodating space 33 may be jointly defined by the first plate portion 331 and the seventh wall 361 to form a sufficiently large mounting surface. Even if there is a slight deviation in the relative position of the door 11 to the housing in the z-direction during installation, it is unlikely to exceed the mounting surface jointly formed by the seventh wall 361 and the first plate portion 331, thereby ensuring that the hinge 12 can be reliably fixed to the door 11.

[0128] In some embodiments, the eighth wall 362 may extend obliquely from the seventh wall 361 toward the interior of the door 11 and toward the front panel 110. For example, refer to Figure 16 The seventh wall 361, the front panel 110, and the first panel 331 can be parallel. The connection between the eighth wall 362 and the seventh wall 361 is far from the first panel 331, and the included angle between them is an acute angle. The portion of the shielding part 36 exposed on the front of the door 11 is designed with a bevel, making it more visually concealed and aesthetically pleasing.

[0129] Furthermore, the connection between the seventh wall 361 and the eighth wall 362 can be rounded. This avoids the risk of scratches caused by an overly sharp outer contour of the door 11.

[0130] In some embodiments, the eighth wall 362 may be located on the rear side of the front panel 110 in the y-direction. (Continue referring to...) Figure 16The eighth wall 362 may not be directly connected to the front panel 110, but rather there is a planar transition between the eighth wall 362 and the front panel 110. In the y-direction, the obstruction part 36 is located entirely behind the front panel 110. The obstruction part 36 and the front panel 110 of the door 11 are not on the same plane, and the obstruction part 36 is hidden slightly behind the front of the door 11, further achieving visual invisibility and aesthetics.

[0131] In some embodiments, the seventh wall 361 and the eighth wall 362 together form a hollow area that connects the heat-insulating space inside the door 11. The shielding portion 36 is hollow, allowing the heat-insulating material to enter this hollow area during door foaming, thus forming a heat-insulating layer 113 in front of the hinge 12 as well. This enhances the heat insulation effect at the hinge 12. Furthermore, the shielding portion 36 and the main structure of the door 11 are bonded together via the heat-insulating material, improving the overall structural strength of the door 11.

[0132] In one specific implementation, the first door 11A is provided with a shelter 333 at least near the second door 11B. Similarly, the second door 11B is provided with a shelter 333 at least near the first door 11A. For example, see reference... Figure 1 In a cross-door refrigerator, the cover 3 corresponding to the lower hinge of the upper door and the upper hinge of the lower door can be provided with a clearance portion 333. In other words, the clearance portion 333 is provided at least on the first side 11a of the door 11 facing the middle of the refrigeration appliance 1 in the z direction.

[0133] A safety vent 333 is installed in a location where there is a risk of fingers being pinched during daily use of the refrigeration appliance 1, to protect the user's personal safety. During daily use, the area most easily touched by users is mainly concentrated in the middle of the refrigerator's height; installing the safety vent 333 here reduces the safety risk.

[0134] The top and bottom of the refrigerator are less likely to be touched by ordinary users, so they don't need to be equipped with them. For example, see [link to reference]. Figure 1 For the upper hinge of the upper door of the cross-door refrigerator, or the lower hinge of the lower door, the corresponding cover part 3 can be eliminated with the clearance part 333.

[0135] In some embodiments, the door 11 has a clearance portion 333 on the first side 11a where the door handle 2 is provided. Since the door handle 2 is provided on the first side 11a of the door 11, this side is the area that the user touches the most, so it is necessary to provide a clearance portion 333 on this side.

[0136] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to a particular feature. The examples of features provided in this disclosure are intended to be illustrative and not limiting, unless otherwise stated. In practice, one or more technical features of the dependent claims may be combined with technical features of the independent claims, and technical features from the respective independent claims may be combined in any suitable manner rather than solely by the specific combinations listed in the claims.

[0137] While the above disclosure is provided, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art may make various alterations and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure; therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance comprising a housing and a door (11), the housing defining at least one storage compartment, the door (11) being movably connected to the front of the housing via a multi-link hinge to open or close at least a portion of the storage compartment, the door (11) having adjacent first side (11a) and second side (11b), the multi-link hinge being disposed near the second side (11b), the second side (11b) being located between the front panel (110) of the door (11) and the housing during movement of the door (11), characterized in that, Also includes: The cover (3) is disposed on the first side (11a) and has an accommodating space (33) that opens to the rear and to the second side (11b), the accommodating space (33) for accommodating the multi-link hinge, the cover (3) including a first plate portion (331) that defines the front boundary of the accommodating space (33). The clearance section (333) is located between the multi-link hinge and the first plate section (331) and opens toward the second side (11b).

2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clearance portion (333) is formed by at least a partial recess of one end of the first plate portion (331) toward the second side (11b) toward the front panel (110); and / or The clearance portion (333) has a dimension of not less than 6 mm in the thickness direction of the door (11); and / or The clearance portion (333) has a dimension of not less than 6 mm in the width direction of the door (11).

3. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clearance portion (333) has a dimension in the thickness direction of the door (11) ranging from [8, 20] mm; and / or The dimensions of the clearance portion (333) in the width direction of the door (11) are taken from [10, 20] mm.

4. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate portion (331) includes adjacent ninth wall (331a) and tenth wall (331b), wherein the ninth wall (331a) is closer to the second side (11b) than the tenth wall (331b), wherein, The tenth wall (331b) protrudes rearward from the ninth wall (331a) to form the clearance (333) between the ninth wall (331a) and the multi-link hinge; and / or There is a non-zero gap between the multi-link hinge and the ninth wall (331a), the gap being used to form the clearance portion (333); and / or The multi-link hinge is directly or indirectly connected to the tenth wall (331b).

5. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (3) further includes a second plate (332) that defines the boundary of the accommodating space (33) in the height direction, and the cover (3) further includes a shielding portion (36) that protrudes from the first plate (331) in a direction away from the second plate (332), the shielding portion (36) being used to shield the multi-link hinge from the front.

6. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shielding portion (36) protrudes from the front panel (110) in a direction away from the interior of the door (11); and / or The shielding portion (36) and the front panel (110) together form the exterior surface of the door (11); and / or The first side (11a) is also provided with a door handle (2), and the shield (36) extends from the second side (11b) along the first side (11a) to the door handle (2).

7. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shielding portion (36) includes a seventh wall (361) facing the accommodating space (33) and an eighth wall (362) located in front of the seventh wall (361), wherein, The seventh wall (361) is flush with the first plate portion (331); and / or The eighth wall (362) extends obliquely from the seventh wall (361) toward the interior of the door (11) and toward the front panel (110); and / or In the thickness direction of the door (11), the eighth wall (362) is located on the rear side of the front panel (110); and / or The door (11) includes an insulated space filled with heat insulation material, and the seventh wall (361) and the eighth wall (362) together form a hollow area that connects the insulated space.

8. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration appliance includes a first door (11A) and a second door (11B) arranged vertically along the height direction, wherein, The first door (11A) is provided with the air-proof section (333) at least near the second door (11B); and / or The second door (11B) is provided with the air-proof section (333) at least near the first door (11A).

9. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clearance portion (333) is at least provided on the first side (11a) of the door (11) facing the middle of the refrigeration appliance in the height direction of the refrigeration appliance.

10. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door (11) has the clearance portion (333) provided on the first side (11a) where the door handle (2) is provided; and / or The cover (3) is made of plastic.

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