Refrigerator

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to a refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises a cabinet and a refrigeration assembly. At least first and second compartments are formed in the cabinet. The first compartment is arranged on the refrigerator away from an air duct outlet. The second compartment is a micro-freezing compartment. The cabinet is provided with a slot at the first and second compartments. The refrigeration assembly can be inserted into any slot to provide cold energy to the first or second compartment. The slot is connected with a total power line of the refrigerator. When the refrigeration assembly is inserted into the slot, the refrigeration assembly is electrically connected with the total power line. According to the application, the slots are arranged in the first and second compartments, and the refrigeration assembly can be inserted into any slot. Therefore, the user can selectively insert the refrigeration assembly into the slot of the first or second compartment according to the user's needs, selectively assist the refrigeration of any compartment, and avoid setting too many refrigeration structures to cause resource waste.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Refrigerators are primarily used for cooling and preserving food or other items. They typically have multiple functional zones to create different temperature areas for different types of food or items. Some refrigerators utilize cooling semiconductors to further regulate the cooling environment in each zone.

[0003] Existing cooling semiconductors are typically fixed to the inner liner of a refrigerator and powered via an external connector to provide localized forced cooling. However, this fixed structure means that one semiconductor can only provide forced cooling for one area, resulting in limited functionality, inability to be moved as needed, potential resource waste, and the need for a separate external power supply, making the structure relatively complex. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a refrigerator that can be moved to an auxiliary cooling position as needed to achieve multiple cooling functions, make full use of resources, and does not require a separate external power supply and has a relatively simple structure.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A refrigerator includes a cabinet and a refrigeration unit. The cabinet has at least a first compartment and a second compartment spaced apart. The first compartment is located on the refrigerator away from the air duct outlet. The second compartment is a micro-freezing compartment. The cabinet has slots in both the first and second compartments. The refrigeration unit can be inserted into either slot to provide cooling to the first or second compartment.

[0007] The slot is used to connect to the main power cord of the refrigerator. When the refrigeration component is inserted into the slot, the refrigeration component is electrically connected to the main power cord.

[0008] Understandably, this application provides slots in both the first and second compartments, and refrigeration components that can be inserted into either slot. This allows users to selectively insert the refrigeration components into either the slot in the first compartment or the slot in the second compartment according to their needs. This selectively assists in the cooling of either the first or second compartment, making full use of the refrigeration components and avoiding the waste of resources caused by setting up too many refrigeration structures when the first or second compartment does not require auxiliary cooling. It also simplifies the overall structure of the refrigerator. At the same time, the slots are used to connect to the refrigerator's main power cord. When the refrigeration component is inserted into the slot, it is electrically connected to the main power cord. Thus, there is no need to set up a separate external power supply for the refrigeration component; the refrigerator's main power supply can be used to power the refrigeration component, resulting in a relatively simple structure.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cooling assembly includes a cooling component and a socket, wherein the cooling component is embedded in the socket and together with the socket forms a contact plug;

[0010] The slot has a power supply surface. When the contact plug is inserted into the slot, one side of the cooling component contacts the power supply surface and forms an electrical connection.

[0011] Understandably, this design allows for a contact plug that matches the slot, selectively providing cooling to either the first or second compartment, and prevents electrical leakage and safety issues when the refrigeration components are not inserted, thus improving the refrigerator's usability.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cooling element is configured as a semiconductor cooling plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, a magnetic field element is disposed within the slot, and the cooling assembly further includes a magnetic element disposed within the insert to interact with the magnetic field element and provide a magnetic field to the cooling assembly.

[0014] It is understandable that the interaction between the magnetic field component and the magnetic element can significantly enhance the Peltier effect of the semiconductor, thereby improving its cooling performance to meet the multi-functional cooling needs of the refrigerator and enhance the user experience.

[0015] In one embodiment, the magnetic element is configured as an electromagnet.

[0016] It is understandable that by setting the magnetic element as an electromagnet, it is possible to meet the user's cooling needs. By controlling the amount of current, the strength of the magnetic interaction between the magnetic element and the magnetic field can be adjusted, thereby enabling the cooling assembly to have more diverse cooling functions for the first or second compartment.

[0017] In one embodiment, the magnetic elements are provided in a plurality of locations, and the plurality of magnetic elements are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the insert.

[0018] In one embodiment, the insert is made of an insulating material.

[0019] Understandably, this design prevents users from getting an electric shock when inserting the refrigeration unit into the slot, thus improving the refrigerator's practicality. It also seals and protects the magnetic components, preventing demagnetization after repeated use and extending the lifespan of the refrigeration unit.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cooling assembly further includes an insulation element that is filled within the insert.

[0021] It is understandable that filling the insert with insulation can keep the cooling capacity of the refrigeration unit warm, so that the cooling capacity of the refrigeration unit can be used for cooling the first or second compartment, thereby avoiding the loss of cooling capacity.

[0022] In one embodiment, the slot is square-shaped, and the contact plug is configured to correspond one-to-one with the shape of the slot.

[0023] Understandably, this design serves two purposes: firstly, it secures the cooling components, and secondly, the corresponding shape of the slot and the contact plug prevents incorrect assembly of the contact plug.

[0024] In one embodiment, the cooling components are configured as a plurality, and the plurality of cooling components can be respectively inserted into the slots located in the first compartment and the second compartment.

[0025] Understandably, multiple cooling components are included to ensure that users can use the refrigerator when they need enhanced cooling in both the first and second compartments simultaneously, thereby increasing the refrigerator's functionality and improving the user experience.

[0026] Compared with existing technologies, the refrigerator described herein has slots in both the first and second compartments, and a refrigeration component that can be inserted into either slot. This allows users to selectively insert the refrigeration component into either the slot in the first compartment or the slot in the second compartment according to their needs, thereby selectively assisting the cooling of the first or second compartment. This makes full use of the refrigeration component and avoids the waste of resources caused by setting up too many refrigeration structures when the first or second compartment does not need auxiliary cooling. It also simplifies the overall structure of the refrigerator. At the same time, the slots are used to connect to the refrigerator's main power cord. When the refrigeration component is inserted into the slot, the refrigeration component is electrically connected to the main power cord. Thus, there is no need to set up a separate external power supply for the refrigeration component; the refrigerator's main power supply can be used to power the refrigeration component, making the structure relatively simple. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the refrigerator provided in this application.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a refrigerator without a door, as provided in this application.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the refrigerator provided in this application at the slot.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration component provided in this application.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a simplified structural diagram of the internal structure of the refrigeration component provided in this application.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the refrigeration component provided in this application.

[0034] 100. Refrigerator; 10. Cabinet; 11. First compartment; 12. Second compartment; 13. Slot; 131. Power supply side; 20. Cabinet door; 30. Refrigeration assembly; 31. Refrigeration component; 311. Cold end; 312. Hot end; 32. Insert box; 33. Magnetic component; 34. Insulation component. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This application provides a refrigerator 100, which is mainly used to meet the user's multi-functional auxiliary cooling needs through a simple structure, so that the user can move the position of the auxiliary cooling structure as needed to realize multiple cooling functions and make full use of resources.

[0041] Specifically, the refrigerator 100 includes a cabinet 10 and a refrigeration component 30. The cabinet 10 has at least a first compartment 11 and a second compartment 12 formed at intervals. The first compartment 11 is located on the refrigerator 100 away from the air duct outlet, and the second compartment 12 is a micro-freezing compartment. The cabinet 10 is provided with slots 13 in both the first compartment 11 and the second compartment 12. The refrigeration component 30 can be inserted into any slot 13 to provide cooling to the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12. The slot 13 is used to connect to the main power cord of the refrigerator 100. When the refrigeration component 30 is inserted into the slot 13, the refrigeration component 30 is electrically connected to the main power cord.

[0042] Understandably, existing structures that use semiconductors to assist in cooling the inner compartments of a refrigerator mainly rely on the movement of electric charge within the semiconductor when electricity is applied to it, forming an electric current. Since charge carriers exist at different energy levels in different materials, when they move from a high energy level to a low energy level, they release excess heat; conversely, they need to absorb heat from the outside, which manifests as cooling. In this way, auxiliary cooling of the compartments can be achieved. However, existing semiconductor-assisted cooling structures are generally fixed and require an external power supply and individual control. They cannot be moved as needed, which easily leads to structural waste. Furthermore, the cooling area is fixed, and the function that a single semiconductor-assisted cooling structure can achieve is relatively simple. Therefore, this application provides slots 13 in at least the first compartment 11 and the second compartment 12, and provides a refrigeration component 30 that can be inserted into either slot 13. This allows the user to selectively insert the refrigeration component 30 into the slot 13 in the first compartment 11 or the slot 13 in the second compartment 12 according to their own needs, thereby selectively assisting the refrigeration of the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12. In this way, a single refrigeration component 30 can provide auxiliary refrigeration to different compartments of the refrigerator 100 according to its position, thereby making full use of the refrigeration component 30, avoiding the waste of resources caused by setting too many refrigeration structures when the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12 does not need auxiliary refrigeration, and simplifying the overall structure of the refrigerator 100. At the same time, the slot 13 is used to connect to the main power cord of the refrigerator 100. When the refrigeration component 30 is inserted into the slot 13, the refrigeration component 30 is electrically connected to the main power cord. Thus, there is no need to set up a separate external power supply for the refrigeration component 30. The refrigeration component 30 can be powered by the main power supply of the refrigerator 100, and the structure is relatively simple.

[0043] It should be explained that, since the cold air volume at the location far from the air duct outlet on the refrigerator 100 may be insufficient due to the long cold air delivery process, when the refrigeration component 30 is inserted into the first compartment 11, it can assist in cooling at that location, so that the cold air volume inside the cabinet 10 is evenly distributed. The second compartment 12 is set as a micro-freezing compartment. When the user needs to put items into the second compartment 12 for micro-freezing, the refrigeration component 30 can contact the slot 13 at that location to enable the micro-freezing function of the refrigerator 100's refrigeration area. In this way, the refrigeration function of different locations on the refrigerator 100 can be achieved using a single refrigeration component 30, meeting the user's needs for personalized low-temperature cooling and improving the user experience.

[0044] Here, the compartments within the housing 10 are not limited to the first compartment 11 and the second compartment 12 mentioned above. Other compartments can be formed at intervals, and slots 13 can be provided in each compartment to further increase the functions that a single refrigeration component 30 can achieve.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the slot 13 has a power supply surface 131. When the cooling component 30 is inserted into the slot 13, one side of the cooling component 30 contacts the power supply surface 131 and forms an electrical connection.

[0046] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 includes a door 20, which is connected to the cabinet body 10 to form a accommodating space. The first compartment 11 and the second compartment 12 are formed by the accommodating space.

[0047] In one embodiment, multiple cooling components 30 are provided, and the multiple cooling components 30 can be respectively inserted into slots 13 located at the positions of the first compartment 11 and the second compartment 12. It is understood that providing multiple cooling components 30 is to ensure that the user can use the refrigerator when the first compartment 11 and the second compartment 12 need to be cooled simultaneously, thereby further increasing the functionality of the refrigerator 100 and improving the user experience.

[0048] Please continue to refer to this. Figures 2 to 6 The refrigeration assembly 30 includes a refrigeration element 31 and a socket 32. The refrigeration element 31 is embedded in the socket 32 ​​and together with the socket 32 ​​forms a contact plug. When the contact plug is inserted into the slot 13, one side of the refrigeration element 31 contacts the power supply surface 131 and forms an electrical connection. This arrangement allows for a contact plug that matches the slot 13, selectively providing cooling to either the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12, and prevents leakage and safety issues when the slot 13 is not inserted, thus improving the practicality of the refrigerator 100.

[0049] Here, the slot 13 is square-shaped, and the shape of the contact plug corresponds one-to-one with that of the slot 13. This arrangement serves two purposes: firstly, it secures the cooling component 31; secondly, the correspondence between the slot 13 and the contact plug shape prevents incorrect assembly of the contact plug.

[0050] Of course, the specific shape of the slot 13 can also be cylindrical, triangular pyramidal, etc., and there are no restrictions here.

[0051] In one embodiment, the cooling element 31 is configured as a semiconductor cooling plate.

[0052] Furthermore, the semiconductor cooling plate has a cold end 311 and a hot end 312 arranged opposite to each other. When the cooling component 30 is inserted into the slot 13, its hot end 312 contacts the power supply surface 131, and its cold end 311 faces the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12. In this way, cooling can be provided to the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12 through the cold end 311 for auxiliary cooling.

[0053] Preferably, the insertion box 32 is made of insulating material. This design prevents electric shock when the user inserts the refrigeration component 30 into the slot 13, thus improving the practicality of the refrigerator 100. It also seals and protects the magnetic component 33, preventing demagnetization after repeated use and extending the service life of the refrigeration component 30.

[0054] In one embodiment, the refrigeration assembly 30 further includes a magnetic element 33 disposed within the insert 32, and a magnetic field element (not shown) is disposed within the slot 13. The magnetic element 33 interacts with the magnetic field element and provides a magnetic field to the refrigeration assembly 31. It is understood that the interaction between the magnetic field element and the magnetic element 33 can significantly enhance the Peltier effect of the semiconductor, thereby improving its refrigeration performance to meet the multi-functional refrigeration needs of the refrigerator 100 and enhance the user experience. Simultaneously, the magnetic field element can magnetically attract the magnetic element 33, thereby improving the stability of the refrigeration assembly 30 during assembly with the slot 13.

[0055] Here, the magnetic element 33 is configured as an electromagnet. It can be understood that configuring the magnetic element 33 as an electromagnet allows for more diverse cooling functions for the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12 by controlling the amount of current and adjusting the strength of the magnetic interaction between the magnetic element 33 and the magnetic field element, in order to meet the user's cooling needs.

[0056] Furthermore, multiple magnetic elements 33 are provided, and these multiple magnetic elements 33 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the insert 32. In this way, the number of interaction points between the cooling assembly 30 and the magnetic field element can be increased, ensuring that a sufficiently strong magnetic field is formed between the magnetic element 33 and the magnetic field element.

[0057] In one embodiment, the refrigeration assembly 30 further includes an insulation element 34, which is filled inside the insert 32. It is understood that filling the insert 32 with the insulation element 34 can keep the cooling capacity of the refrigeration unit 31 warm, so that the cooling capacity of the refrigeration unit 31 can be used for cooling the first compartment 11 or the second compartment 12, thereby avoiding the loss of cooling capacity of the refrigeration unit 31.

[0058] Here, the insulation component 34 can be made of materials such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride. Of course, it is not limited to these; the specific material of the insulation component 34 can be determined according to the actual situation.

[0059] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0060] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a cabinet and a refrigeration unit. The cabinet has at least a first compartment and a second compartment formed at a distance. The first compartment is located on the refrigerator away from the air duct outlet. The second compartment is a micro-freezing compartment. The cabinet has slots in both the first compartment and the second compartment. The refrigeration unit can be inserted into either of the slots to provide cooling to the first compartment or the second compartment. The slot is used to connect to the main power cord of the refrigerator. When the refrigeration component is inserted into the slot, the refrigeration component is electrically connected to the main power cord.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration assembly includes a refrigeration component and a socket, wherein the refrigeration component is embedded in the socket and together with the socket forms a contact plug; The slot has a power supply surface. When the contact plug is inserted into the slot, one side of the cooling component contacts the power supply surface and forms an electrical connection.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cooling component is configured as a semiconductor cooling plate.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, A magnetic field component is provided in the slot, and the cooling assembly further includes a magnetic element. The magnetic element is located in the insert box to interact with the magnetic field component and provide a magnetic field for the cooling assembly.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The magnetic element is configured as an electromagnet.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The magnetic element is configured as a plurality of magnetic elements, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the insert box.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The junction box is made of insulating material.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigeration assembly also includes an insulation component, which is filled inside the insert.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slot is square-shaped, and the contact plug is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the shape of the slot.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling components are configured as multiple, and the multiple cooling components can be respectively inserted into the slots located in the first compartment and the second compartment.

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