A refrigerator with convenient access

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator of convenient thing, belong to refrigerator technical field, including refrigerator body, refrigerator body has two layers of upper and lower respectively as fresh -keeping layer and freezing layer, and fresh -keeping layer and freezing layer are equipped with corresponding cabinet door respectively, the upper and lower ends in fresh -keeping layer can detachably install the mounting seat, and the connecting rod is fixedly connected between the mounting seat, the connecting rod surface is provided with a plurality of fixed slots along the length direction, the fixed slot is equipped with the rolling bearing, and the outer surface of rolling bearing is provided with a plurality of clamping tongues along the circumference, the connecting rod is installed with the support disc in the position of rolling bearing, and the inner wall of support disc center mounting hole is equipped with a plurality of clamping slots, and the support disc is connected with the rolling bearing through a plurality of clamping tongues and clamping, the device is through the connecting rod between the mounting seat in fresh -keeping layer, and the rolling bearing and support disc in fixed slot are matched, and the convenience of taking things is improved. The support disc is connected with the clamping tongue of rolling bearing through the clamping slot and can rotate around the connecting rod, and the food material stored on the disc does not need to be manually found.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, and more specifically, it relates to a refrigerator that is convenient for retrieving items. Background Technology

[0002] In daily household life and food storage scenarios, the refrigerator, as a core refrigeration and storage device, plays a vital role in preserving fresh food, freezing food, and extending the shelf life of food. The utilization rate of its internal storage space and the ease of access directly affect the user experience. Whether storing fruits, vegetables, and cooked food in a home kitchen or storing ingredients in a restaurant, users need to be able to easily access items in different locations inside the refrigerator to avoid problems such as food being scattered and time-consuming due to inconvenience in retrieving items.

[0003] However, traditional refrigerators have significant shortcomings in terms of ease of access. The crisper drawer often uses fixed shelves or simple racks, which can easily obscure items stored deep inside. Retrieving items requires repeatedly moving items in front, which is not only cumbersome but also prone to causing food to become disordered and damaged. This means that users often have to spend a lot of time searching and organizing when retrieving items from inside the refrigerator, which not only reduces efficiency but may also disrupt the storage order due to frequent handling of food, and even cause some food to be forgotten and expire, resulting in waste and ultimately affecting the overall user experience of the refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a refrigerator that facilitates easy retrieval of items. This solves the technical problem in the prior art where traditional refrigerators use fixed shelves or simple rack structures in the preservation layer, causing deep items to be easily blocked by the outer layer, resulting in long retrieval times.

[0005] The purpose and function of this utility model of a refrigerator that facilitates the retrieval of items are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0006] A refrigerator for easy access includes a refrigerator body with upper and lower layers: a fresh-keeping layer and a freezer layer, each with a corresponding door. The fresh-keeping layer has detachable mounting bases at both its upper and lower ends, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected between the mounting bases. The connecting rod has multiple sets of fixing grooves along its length, and a rolling bearing is fitted inside each fixing groove. The outer surface of the rolling bearing has multiple sets of latches along its circumference. A supporting disc is installed on the connecting rod corresponding to the rolling bearing position. The inner wall of the central mounting hole of the supporting disc has multiple sets of latches, and the supporting disc is engaged with the rolling bearing through the multiple sets of latches.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, lighting lamps are installed on both sides of the preservation layer, and a photoelectric sensor is embedded in the inner wall of one side of the preservation layer, and the photoelectric sensor is electrically connected to the lighting lamp.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, a sealing strip is embedded on one side of the refrigerator body, and the sealing strip is connected to the fresh-keeping layer and the freezing layer respectively when the door is closed.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, multiple sets of slide rails are embedded on both sides of the inner wall of the freezing layer along the height direction, and pull-out cabinets are slidably mounted on the multiple sets of slide rails.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the freezing layer is provided with guide grooves on both sides, and a water collection box is detachably installed at the bottom of the freezing layer; a filter screen is installed inside the water collection box, and one end of the guide groove is connected to the water collection box.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the refrigerator body has heat dissipation holes on the rear side, and magnetic strips are provided around the heat dissipation holes, with dustproof nets installed on the magnetic strips.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the preservation layer is fixedly provided with an installation block on the outside of the box door, and a touch screen is installed inside the installation block.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model improves the ease of retrieving items by using a connecting rod between the mounting bases inside the crisper compartment, combined with a rolling bearing and a supporting disc within a fixed groove. The supporting disc is connected to the rolling bearing via a locking groove, allowing it to rotate around the connecting rod. Food stored on the disc can be accessed without manual rummaging; simply rotating the disc solves the problem of inconvenient access to food deep within the crisper compartment of traditional refrigerators. Simultaneously, the rolling bearing ensures smooth, uninterrupted rotation, and the cooperation between the locking tongue and the groove ensures a stable installation of the supporting disc, preventing displacement during use and catering to frequent daily retrieval needs.

[0015] 2. During use, the lights on both sides of the crisper drawer are electrically connected to photoelectric sensors, automatically turning on when the door is opened to illuminate the food inside, further enhancing the convenience of retrieval. The refrigerator's sealing strip adheres when the door is closed, enhancing the seal between the crisper and freezer drawers, reducing cold air loss, and ensuring food preservation. The freezer drawer's sliding rails work in conjunction with the pull-out cabinets, allowing direct access to frozen food deep within without bending over. A drainage channel directs defrost water into a collection box, while a filter traps impurities, keeping the freezer drawer dry and clean. The collection box is removable for easy cleaning. The dust filter on the back of the refrigerator is installed with a magnetic strip, allowing for quick removal for cleaning and preventing blockage of the ventilation holes. The touchscreen display on the door makes temperature adjustment and other operations more convenient. The overall structure balances ease of retrieval with practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the assembled structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the supporting disc and connecting rod of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the supporting disc and connecting rod of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0022] 11. Refrigerator body; 12. Fresh-keeping compartment; 13. Freezer compartment; 14. Door; 15. Mounting base; 16. Connecting rod; 17. Fixing groove; 18. Rolling bearing; 19. Tongue; 21. Supporting disc; 22. Slot; 23. Lighting light; 24. Photoelectric sensor; 25. Sealing strip; 26. Slide rail; 27. Pull-out cabinet; 28. Drainage channel; 29. ​​Water collection box; 31. Filter screen; 32. Ventilation holes; 33. Magnetic strip; 34. Dustproof screen; 35. Mounting block; 36. Touch screen display. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] Example:

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides a refrigerator for easy access to items, including a refrigerator body 11. The refrigerator body 11 has two layers, namely a fresh-keeping layer 12 and a freezing layer 13, and the fresh-keeping layer 12 and the freezing layer 13 are respectively provided with corresponding doors 14. The fresh-keeping layer 12 has detachable mounting bases 15 at both the upper and lower ends, and a connecting rod 16 is fixedly connected between the mounting bases 15. The surface of the connecting rod 16 has multiple sets of fixing grooves 17 along the length direction, and a rolling bearing 18 is sleeved in the fixing grooves 17. The outer surface of the rolling bearing 18 has multiple sets of latches 19 along the circumferential direction. A supporting disc 21 is installed on the connecting rod 16 corresponding to the position of the rolling bearing 18. The inner wall of the central mounting hole of the supporting disc 21 has multiple sets of latches 22, and the supporting disc 21 is connected to the rolling bearing 18 by multiple sets of latches 19.

[0026] Specifically, the refrigerator body 11 uses an environmentally friendly engineering plastic shell and an internal polyurethane foam insulation layer. It has an overall rectangular structure with excellent shock resistance and temperature resistance. The upper and lower fresh-keeping layers 12 and the freezer layer 13 are independently separated, each with a volume suitable for daily storage needs. The corresponding doors 14 are connected to the refrigerator body 11 via hinges and locked in place by magnetic snap-fit. The mounting bases 15 at the upper and lower ends of the fresh-keeping layer 12 are made of plastic and can be detachably fixed to pre-drilled holes in the bulkhead with bolts for easy maintenance. The connecting rod 16 is a stainless steel round rod, with both ends screwed onto the mounting bases 15. Multiple annular fixing grooves 17 are formed along the length of the surface to fit the inner diameter of the rolling bearing 18. The rolling bearing 18 is a deep groove ball bearing, with elastic tabs 19 evenly distributed circumferentially around its outer ring. The tabs 19 are made of metal spring material, possessing excellent elastic deformation capability. The supporting disc 21 is made of food-grade PP material, with a circular structure and a diameter adapted to the width of the preservation layer 12. A mounting hole adapted to the connecting rod 16 is opened in the center, and the inner wall of the hole has an L-shaped groove 22 corresponding to the tabs 19. During installation, the rolling bearing 18 is fitted into the fixing groove 17, and then the groove 22 of the supporting disc 21 is aligned with the tabs 19, inserted, and rotated. The tabs 19 engage with the groove 22 to achieve fixation. The supporting disc 21 can rotate around the connecting rod 16 via the rolling bearing 18, facilitating the retrieval of food from different positions.

[0027] Lighting lamps 23 are installed on both sides of the inner side of the preservation layer 12. A photoelectric sensor 24 is embedded in the inner wall of one side of the preservation layer 12. The photoelectric sensor 24 is electrically connected to the lighting lamp 23.

[0028] Specifically, the lighting 23 is an LED energy-saving bulb, which is detachably installed in the reserved installation positions on both sides of the inner wall of the preservation layer 12 via a clip. The light is soft and uniform, does not shine directly on the food, and has low energy consumption. The photoelectric sensor 24 is an infrared sensor, embedded in the inner wall of the preservation layer 12 on the side near the door 14, with the probe end exposed and facing the door 14. When the door 14 is opened, the photoelectric sensor 24 detects the change in light and immediately sends a signal to trigger the lighting 23 to light up; when the door 14 is closed, the sensor is blocked, and the lighting 23 automatically turns off, realizing start-stop, which is convenient for taking out and putting in food and saves energy.

[0029] It should be noted that the lighting lamp 23 can be an Opple MTH0101 LED energy-saving lighting lamp to realize the lighting function of the preservation layer 12; the photoelectric sensor 24 can be an Omron E3Z-R61 infrared sensing photoelectric sensor to realize the start and stop control of the lighting lamp 23.

[0030] A sealing strip 25 is embedded on one side of the refrigerator body 11. The sealing strip 25 is connected to the corresponding door 14 of the fresh food layer 12 and the freezer layer 13 when they are closed.

[0031] Specifically, the sealing strip 25 is made of silicone and has a hollow honeycomb structure inside. It is embedded in the edge where the refrigerator body 11 meets the door 14 with adhesive, and is adapted to the door 14 size of the fresh food compartment 12 and the freezer compartment 13 respectively. When the door 14 is closed, the sealing strip 25 is compressed and undergoes elastic deformation, fitting the contact surface between the door 14 and the refrigerator body 11, filling the gaps, preventing internal cold air leakage and external hot air infiltration, while reducing the workload of the refrigerator compressor, improving the heat preservation and energy saving effect, and the silicone material is resistant to low temperature, not easy to age, and has a long service life.

[0032] Multiple sets of slide rails 26 are embedded on both sides of the inner wall of the freezer layer 13 along the height direction, and pull-out cabinets 27 are slidably mounted on the multiple sets of slide rails 26.

[0033] Specifically, the slide rails 26 adopt a ball-bearing sliding structure and are evenly embedded along the height direction of both sides of the inner wall of the freezer layer 13. Each set of slide rails 26 corresponds to one pull-out cabinet 27. The slide rails 26 are fixed in the grooves of the compartment wall with bolts, and the surface is treated with rust prevention, ensuring smooth sliding without jamming. The pull-out cabinet 27 is made of food-grade PP material and has a cuboid structure. It has sliders on both sides that are compatible with the slide rails 26, and anti-slip ridges on the bottom to prevent food from sliding. The pull-out cabinet 27 is slidably connected to the slide rails 26 via sliders, and can be completely pulled out of the freezer layer 13 for easy access to food in the deeper layers. The layered structure also allows for the classified storage of food and avoids cross-contamination of odors.

[0034] The freezing layer 13 has flow channels 28 on both sides, and a water collection box 29 can be detachably installed at the bottom of the freezing layer 13; a filter screen 31 is installed inside the water collection box 29, and one end of the flow channel 28 is connected to the water collection box 29.

[0035] Specifically, the guide channel 28 is made of PP plastic and has a U-shaped groove structure. It is fixed to the inner walls of both sides of the freezer layer 13 by clips and slopes downwards along the height direction to facilitate the flow of defrost water. The lower end of the guide channel 28 extends to the top of the water collection box 29 at the bottom of the freezer layer 13. The water collection box 29 is made of transparent PP material and is detachably installed in the reserved position at the bottom of the freezer layer 13 by clips, making it easy to remove and empty the accumulated water. The filter screen 31 inside the water collection box 29 is made of stainless steel mesh and is secured to the top of the water collection box 29 by elastic clips. It can filter food residue and other impurities in the defrost water to prevent clogging and is also easy to remove and clean separately.

[0036] The refrigerator body 11 has a heat dissipation hole 32 on the rear side, and a magnetic strip 33 is provided around the heat dissipation hole 32. A dustproof net 34 is installed on the magnetic strip 33.

[0037] Specifically, the heat dissipation holes 32 are louvered through holes, with multiple sets evenly distributed along the rear side of the refrigerator body 11, used for heat dissipation during refrigerator compressor operation; the magnetic strip 33 is made of magnetic rubber, is ring-shaped, and is glued to the surface of the refrigerator body 11 around the heat dissipation holes 32, possessing strong adsorption force. The dust filter 34 is made of non-woven fabric with a metal frame around its edges, and is fixed to the magnetic strip 33 by adsorption through the metal frame, covering the entire area of ​​the heat dissipation holes 32, which can prevent dust, hair and other impurities in the air from entering the refrigerator, avoiding affecting the heat dissipation effect and the lifespan of the compressor; the dust filter 34 is easy to remove, and can be cleaned or replaced simply by gently peeling it off.

[0038] The preservation layer 12 is fixedly provided with an installation block 35 on the outside of the door 14, and a touch screen display 36 is installed inside the installation block 35.

[0039] Specifically, the mounting block 35 is made of engineering plastic and is fixed to the center of the outer side of the door 14 of the fresh food compartment 12 by bolts. Its surface is flush with the door 14, without occupying extra space. The touch screen display 36 is a capacitive touch screen, embedded in the reserved groove of the mounting block 35, and its surface is covered with scratch-resistant tempered glass. The touch screen display 36 can display the real-time temperature of the fresh food compartment 12 and the freezer compartment 13, supports touch operation to adjust the temperature and switch the cooling mode, and can also display the refrigerator's working status and fault prompts. The operation is intuitive and convenient, improving the user experience.

[0040] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0041] In daily use, opening the door 14 of the preservation layer 12 triggers the lights 23 on both sides to illuminate the compartment with soft light, making it easy to take out and put in food. The supporting discs 21 inside the preservation layer 12 can rotate around the connecting rod 16. When storing food, it can be arranged in layers according to type on different supporting discs 21. When taking out food from the inner layer, there is no need to move the outer items; simply rotate the disc, saving time and effort. The supporting discs 21 are fixed in place by the latch 19 and the slot 22 of the rolling bearing 18. If the spacing needs to be adjusted, the bolts of the mounting base 15 can be unscrewed, the position of the connecting rod 16 can be moved, or the number of supporting discs 21 can be increased or decreased to accommodate food of different heights.

[0042] The freezer compartment 13 adopts a layered storage structure. Pull-out cabinets 27 can be pulled out along the slide rails 26, allowing for the separate storage of meat, seafood, and frozen foods to prevent cross-contamination of odors. The anti-slip ridges on the bottom of the cabinets 27 prevent food from sliding, and the ball bearing structure of the slide rails 26 ensures smooth, unobstructed pulling, eliminating the need to rummage for deep-layered food. When the door 14 is closed, the sealing strip 25 on the edge of the refrigerator body 11 undergoes elastic deformation under pressure, fitting snugly against the contact surface between the door 14 and the body, preventing cold air leakage and hot air infiltration, reducing the compressor's workload, and improving insulation and energy efficiency.

[0043] Temperature adjustment is controlled via a touchscreen display 36 on the outside of the door 14. The screen displays the real-time temperatures of the fresh food compartment 12 and the freezer compartment 13. A light touch of the function button switches the cooling mode and adjusts the target temperature. Simultaneously, the screen displays the refrigerator's operating status and provides timely alerts in case of malfunction. When the door 14 is closed, the photoelectric sensor 24 is blocked, and the light 23 automatically turns off to avoid unnecessary power consumption and achieve energy saving.

[0044] During refrigerator operation, defrost water in the freezer compartment 13 collects along the guide channels 28 on both sides and flows into the water collection box 29 at the bottom. The filter screen 31 inside the water collection box 29 filters food residue from the defrost water, preventing the guide channels 28 from becoming clogged. The water collection box 29 is removable and installable with bolts; it can be removed periodically to empty the accumulated water and clean the filter screen 31, making maintenance convenient. The heat dissipation holes 32 on the rear side of the refrigerator body 11 are responsible for dissipating the heat generated by the compressor. The magnetic strip 33 on the outer perimeter adheres to and fixes the dust filter 34, preventing dust, hair, and other impurities from entering the interior, ensuring heat dissipation, and extending the compressor's lifespan. The dust filter 34 is easy to remove; it can be easily peeled off for cleaning or replacement.

[0045] Overall, the refrigerator body 11 provides a stable foundation for load-bearing and heat preservation; the supporting disc 21 and rolling bearing 18 of the fresh food compartment 12 enable convenient storage; the slide rails 26 and pull-out cabinets 27 of the freezer compartment 13 optimize categorized storage; the photoelectric sensor 24 and the lighting 23 control on / off operation; the sealing strip 25 ensures heat preservation and energy saving; the guide channel 28 and water collection box 29 solve the problem of defrosting water treatment; the touch screen display 36 simplifies operation and control; and the dust filter 34 and magnetic strip 33 facilitate heat dissipation and protection. All components work together to meet the core needs of food preservation and freezing, while also enhancing the daily user experience through convenient operation, control, and worry-free maintenance.

[0046] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A refrigerator for convenient retrieval of items, comprising a refrigerator body (11), characterized in that: The refrigerator body (11) has two layers, an upper and a lower layer, namely a fresh-keeping layer (12) and a freezing layer (13). The fresh-keeping layer (12) and the freezing layer (13) are respectively provided with corresponding doors (14). The upper and lower ends of the fresh-keeping layer (12) are detachably installed with mounting bases (15). A connecting rod (16) is fixedly connected between the mounting bases (15). The surface of the connecting rod (16) has multiple sets of fixing grooves (17) along the length direction. A rolling bearing (18) is sleeved in the fixing groove (17). The outer surface of the rolling bearing (18) is provided with multiple sets of latches (19) along the circumferential direction. A supporting disc (21) is installed on the connecting rod (16) corresponding to the position of the rolling bearing (18). The inner wall of the central mounting hole of the supporting disc (21) is provided with multiple sets of slots (22). The supporting disc (21) is connected to the rolling bearing (18) by multiple sets of latches (19).

2. The refrigerator for convenient retrieval of items according to claim 1, characterized in that: Lighting lamps (23) are installed on both sides of the preservation layer (12). A photoelectric sensor (24) is embedded in the inner wall of one side of the preservation layer (12). The photoelectric sensor (24) is electrically connected to the lighting lamp (23).

3. A refrigerator for convenient retrieval of items according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing strip (25) is embedded on one side of the refrigerator body (11). The sealing strip (25) is connected to the freshness preservation layer (12) and the freezing layer (13) respectively when the door (14) is closed.

4. A refrigerator for convenient retrieval of items according to claim 3, characterized in that: Multiple sets of slide rails (26) are embedded on both sides of the inner wall of the freezing layer (13) along the height direction, and pull-out cabinets (27) are slidably mounted on the multiple sets of slide rails (26).

5. A refrigerator for convenient retrieval of items according to claim 4, characterized in that: The freezing layer (13) has flow channels (28) on both sides, and a water collection box (29) is detachably installed at the bottom of the freezing layer (13); a filter screen (31) is installed inside the water collection box (29), and one end of the flow channel (28) is connected to the water collection box (29).

6. A refrigerator for convenient retrieval of items according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigerator body (11) has a heat dissipation hole (32) on the rear side, and a magnetic strip (33) is provided on the outer periphery of the heat dissipation hole (32). A dustproof net (34) is installed on the magnetic strip (33).

7. A refrigerator for convenient retrieval of items according to claim 1, characterized in that: The preservation layer (12) is fixedly provided with an installation block (35) on the outside of the box door (14), and a touch screen display (36) is installed inside the installation block (35).

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