Humidifying structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The application provides a humidifying structure and a refrigerator. The humidifying structure is suitable for the refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises a refrigeration compartment. A drawer is arranged in the refrigeration compartment. A partition plate is arranged on the drawer. The humidifying structure comprises a base arranged on one side of the partition plate facing the drawer; a box body detachably mounted on the base. The box body is formed with an accommodating space and a through hole. The through hole is connected with the accommodating space and the outside of the box body. The accommodating space is used for containing water; and an atomizing unit is mounted on the outer periphery of the box body and covers the through hole. The atomizing unit is used for atomizing water at the through hole and discharging the atomized water into the drawer. The humidifying structure provided by the application is characterized in that the base is arranged on the partition plate used for covering the drawer. The box body is detachably connected with the base. The box body can be conveniently detached for water filling. The base and the box body can be integrally arranged between the drawer and the partition plate. The space outside the drawer is not occupied.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, and particularly relates to a humidification structure and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] To improve the preservation effect of refrigerators on vegetables, some refrigerators are equipped with a humidification structure to increase the humidity in the storage drawers and extend the freshness of vegetables.

[0003] Existing humidification structures are usually located outside storage drawers, which affects the layout of the outside of the storage drawers and makes it inconvenient to use the space outside the storage drawers. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a humidification structure and a refrigerator to solve the problem that the humidification structure of existing refrigerators is usually located outside the storage drawer, which makes it inconvenient to use the space outside the storage drawer.

[0005] This application provides a humidification structure suitable for a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment, which has a drawer and a partition covering the drawer. The humidification structure includes: A base is provided on the side of the partition facing the drawer; The box body is detachably installed on the base. The box body has a receiving space and a through hole. The through hole connects the receiving space and the outside of the box body. The receiving space is used to hold water. An atomizing unit is installed on the outer periphery of the box and covers the through hole. The atomizing unit is used to atomize the water at the through hole and discharge it into the drawer.

[0006] Optionally, the atomizing unit includes: The vibrator is installed on the outer periphery of the box and is opposite to the through hole; A sealing cover is provided on the vibrator component, and the sealing cover is provided with a mist outlet, which connects the through hole and the drawer; A first connecting terminal is disposed on the sealing cover, and the first connecting terminal is connected to the vibrator component; The first connection terminal is used to connect to a power source so that the vibrator can be energized to generate vibration and atomize the water at the through hole.

[0007] Optionally, the oscillator includes: A first sealing ring is installed on the outer periphery of the box body. The first sealing ring has a first connecting hole through it, and the first connecting hole communicates with the through hole. The vibrator body is attached to the first sealing ring and is opposite to the first connecting hole; the vibrator body is connected to the first connecting terminal. The second sealing ring is sandwiched between the vibrator body and the sealing cover. The second sealing ring has a second connecting hole through it, and the second connecting hole communicates with the mist outlet.

[0008] Optionally, the base is provided with a second connection terminal for connecting to a power source; When the box is installed in place, the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal make contact and are energized.

[0009] Optionally, the base is provided with a pair of limiting plates on the side facing the drawer, and an insertion channel is formed between the pair of limiting plates, wherein one of the limiting plates is provided with the second connection terminal facing the insertion channel; When the housing is installed in place, the atomizing unit is inserted into the insertion channel, and the first connection terminal contacts the second connection terminal.

[0010] Optionally, a cable harness cover is also included, which is disposed on the side of the partition facing the drawer and near a pair of limiting plates, the cable harness cover being used to limit the reception of cables.

[0011] Optionally, the outer periphery of the box is recessed with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is connected to the through hole, and the atomizing unit is installed in the mounting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the base is provided with a guide rail on the side facing the drawer, and the box body is provided with a corresponding slide rail, which is slidably mounted on the guide rail.

[0013] Optionally, the housing includes: The box body has the aforementioned receiving space and the aforementioned through hole; A sealing cap, a removable cap, is provided on the box body.

[0014] This application also provides a refrigerator, including a refrigerator compartment, wherein the refrigerator compartment is provided with drawers and a partition covering the drawers, and the refrigerator also includes a humidification structure as described above.

[0015] The humidification structure provided in this application embodiment, by placing the base on the partition used to cover the drawer, and the box body and the base being detachably connected, not only makes it easy to remove the box body to add water, but also allows the base and box body to be concealed as a whole between the drawer and the partition, without occupying the space outside the drawer. At the same time, since both the base and the box body are located on the partition above the drawer, they will not hinder the storage of items inside the drawer. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.

[0017] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the humidification structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 4 An exploded view of the humidification structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 5 An exploded view of the atomizing unit of the humidification structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the base of the humidification structure provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Humidification structure; 11. Base; 111. Limiting plate; 1111. Second connecting terminal; 112. Insertion channel; 113. Guide rail; 12. Box body; 121. Box body; 1211. Accommodation space; 1212. Through hole; 1213. Mounting groove; 1214. Slide rail; 122. Box cover; 13. Atomizing unit; 131. Vibrator component; 1311. First sealing ring; 13111. First connecting hole; 1312. Vibrator body; 1313. Second sealing ring; 13131. Second connecting hole; 132. Sealing cover; 1321. Mist outlet; 133. First connecting terminal; 14. Wiring harness cover; 2. Drawer; 3. Partition. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] This application provides a humidification structure and a refrigerator to solve the problem that the humidification structure of existing refrigerators is usually located outside the storage drawer, which makes it inconvenient to use the space outside the storage drawer. The following description is in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The humidification structure 1 provided in this embodiment is suitable for refrigerators. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment, which contains drawer 2 and a shelf 3 covering drawer 2. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The humidifying structure 1 includes a base 11, a box 12, and an atomizing unit 13. The base 11 is disposed on the side of the partition 3 facing the drawer 2. The box 12 is detachably installed on the base 11. The box 12 forms a receiving space 1211 and a through hole 1212. The through hole 1212 connects the receiving space 1211 and the outside of the box 12. The receiving space 1211 is used to hold water. The atomizing unit 13 is installed on the outer periphery of the box 12 and covers the through hole 1212. The atomizing unit 13 is used to atomize the water at the through hole 1212 and discharge it into the drawer 2.

[0028] The humidification structure 1 provided in this application embodiment, by setting the base 11 on the partition 3 used to cover the drawer 2, and the box body 12 being detachably connected to the base 11, not only makes it easy to remove the box body 12 to add water, but also allows the base 11 and the box body 12 to be concealed as a whole between the drawer 2 and the partition 3, without occupying the space outside the drawer 2. At the same time, since the base 11 and the box body 12 are both located on the partition 3 above the drawer 2, they will not hinder the storage of items inside the drawer 2.

[0029] Optionally, the partition 3 is placed close to the drawer 2 and together with the drawer 2 forms a storage space to prevent the water mist generated by the humidification structure 1 from escaping to other parts of the refrigerator room and causing frost.

[0030] Optionally, please refer to Figure 5The atomizing unit 13 includes a vibrator 131, a sealing cover 132, and a first connecting terminal. The vibrator 131 is mounted on the outer periphery of the housing 12 and is opposite to the through hole 1212. The sealing cover 132 is placed on the vibrator 131 and has a mist outlet 1321 that connects to the through hole 1212 and the drawer 2. The first connecting terminal is located on the sealing cover 132 and is connected to the vibrator 131. The first connecting terminal 133 is used to connect to a power source so that the vibrator 131 can be powered to generate vibration and atomize the water at the through hole 1212.

[0031] By setting a sealing cover 132 to seal the vibrator 131, the vibrator 131 is isolated from the outside, preventing the vibration generated by the vibrator 131 from affecting other components. At the same time, the sealing cover 132 also seals the through hole 1212, preventing water at the through hole 1212 from escaping directly into the drawer 2 without atomization treatment, thus failing to achieve the atomization humidification effect.

[0032] Optionally, please refer to Figure 5 The oscillator component 131 includes a first sealing ring 1311, an oscillator body 1312, and a second sealing ring 1313. The first sealing ring 1311 is installed on the outer periphery of the housing 12 and has a first connecting hole 13111 through it, which communicates with the through hole 1212. The oscillator body 1312 is attached to the first sealing ring 1311 and is opposite to the first connecting hole 13111. The oscillator body 1312 is connected to the first connecting terminal. The second sealing ring 1313 is sandwiched between the oscillator body 1312 and the sealing cover 132. The second sealing ring 1313 has a second connecting hole 13131 through it, which communicates with the mist outlet 1321.

[0033] By setting the first sealing ring 1311, the area around the through hole 1212 is sealed to prevent water at the through hole 1212 from leaking directly into the drawer 2 without being atomized. By setting the second sealing ring, the water mist generated by the oscillator body 1312 can directly enter the drawer 2 through the mist outlet 1321 via the second connecting hole 13131, preventing the water mist from flowing inside the sealing cover 132. At the same time, the first sealing ring 1311 and the second sealing ring 1313 are on both sides of the oscillator body 1312, which can buffer the impact of the vibration of the oscillator body 1312 on the box 12 and the sealing cover 132 to a certain extent, ensuring the stability of the oscillator body 1312, while not suppressing the vibration of the oscillator body 1312.

[0034] Understandably, the water at the through hole 1212 comes into contact with the vibrator body 1312 through the first connecting hole 13111 of the first sealing ring 1311. Under the action of the vibration of the vibrator body 1312, it is atomized into water mist, and then enters the drawer 2 through the second connecting hole 13131 of the second sealing ring 1313 and the mist outlet hole 1321 of the sealing cover 132. This humidifies and preserves the vegetables and other stored items in the drawer 2, thereby extending the preservation time and improving the preservation effect.

[0035] Optionally, the oscillator body 1312 can be a piezoelectric ceramic sheet, and the material can include piezoelectric ceramic materials such as lead zirconate titanate (PZT). When a high-frequency alternating current is applied to both sides of the piezoelectric ceramic sheet, an inverse piezoelectric effect is generated, that is, it expands and vibrates at high speed with the change of electric field direction (the frequency is usually between 1 MHz and 3 MHz). This violent vibration acts on the water at the through hole 1212, which will instantly break the water into extremely fine water mist particles such as 1 micrometer to 5 micrometers, so as to achieve the active humidification and precise humidification effect of the humidification structure 1 on the drawer 2.

[0036] Optionally, the side of the oscillator body 1312 facing the first sealing ring 1311 is coated with an extremely thin layer of special resin or fluorocarbon material that is waterproof, hydrophobic, but breathable, to prevent liquid water from seeping into the piezoelectric ceramic sheet and causing a short circuit, but at the same time allows water molecules to penetrate the piezoelectric ceramic sheet and be atomized under vibration.

[0037] In some examples, the connection between the oscillator body 1312 and the first connection terminal can be achieved by leading wires out from the electrodes of the piezoelectric ceramic sheet and connecting them to the first connection terminal.

[0038] Furthermore, a deflector fan can be provided outside the sealing cover 132 to accelerate the blowing of water mist generated by the vibrator body 1312 toward the vegetables. At the same time, it accelerates the air flow inside the drawer 2, so that the humidity in all parts of the drawer 2 can be made uniform as soon as possible, avoiding local over-humidity.

[0039] Optionally, the first sealing ring 1311 is recessed with a limiting groove on the side facing the oscillator body 1312. The limiting groove is conformally matched with the oscillator body 1312, thereby making the first sealing ring 1311 fit the oscillator body 1312 more closely.

[0040] Optionally, the base 11 is provided with a second connection terminal 1111, which is used to connect to the power supply; when the housing 12 is installed in place, the first connection terminal 133 contacts the second connection terminal 1111 and is energized.

[0041] Since the first connecting terminal 133 and the second connecting terminal 1111 are in contact and energized, there is no need to install a connecting wire on the box 12 for connecting to the power supply. This makes it possible to move the box 12 a long distance when it needs to be disassembled for water filling due to the length limitation of the connecting wire, thus improving the convenience of water filling for the box 12 and also enhancing its aesthetics.

[0042] Optionally, please refer to Figure 6 A pair of limiting plates 111 are provided on the side of the base 11 facing the drawer 2, and an insertion channel 112 is formed between the pair of limiting plates 111. One of the limiting plates 111 is provided with a second connecting terminal 1111 facing the insertion channel 112. When the box body 12 is installed in place, the atomizing unit 13 is inserted into the insertion channel 112, and the first connecting terminal 133 contacts the second connecting terminal 1111. By providing the insertion channel 112 on the base 11, the stability of the connection between the atomizing unit 13 and the base 11 is ensured.

[0043] Specifically, the second connecting terminal is located at the end of the base 11 along the insertion direction, and the first connecting terminal 133 is located at the front end of the sealing cover 132 along the insertion direction. This ensures that the first connecting terminal 133 only contacts and energizes the second connecting terminal 1111 when the housing 12 is installed in place, preventing poor contact. The sealing cover 132, after being installed on the housing 12, protrudes from the outer periphery of the housing 12 so that it can be inserted into the insertion channel 112 of the base 11, allowing the first connecting terminal 133 to contact and energize the second connecting terminal 1111.

[0044] Optionally, the humidification structure 1 provided in this application embodiment also includes a wire harness cover 14, which is disposed on the side of the partition 3 facing the drawer 2 and close to a pair of limiting plates 111. The wire harness cover 14 is used to limit and accommodate the cable.

[0045] Specifically, a wire harness cover 14 is provided on the side where the second connection terminal is connected to the power supply to limit the cable used to connect the power supply and the second connection terminal, so as to prevent the cable from hanging freely inside the refrigerator and affecting the appearance.

[0046] Optionally, the outer periphery of the housing 12 is recessed with a mounting groove 1213, which communicates with the through hole 1212. The atomizing unit 13 is installed in the mounting groove 1213. At the same time, at least a portion of the sealing cap 132 protrudes from the outer periphery of the housing 12, so that the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal can be plugged in and energized. By providing the mounting groove 1213, the connection strength between the atomizing unit 13 and the housing 12 is enhanced.

[0047] In some examples, the mounting slot 1213 is located on one side of the box 12 along the pull-out direction of the box 12, near the bottom of the box 12, so that the atomizing unit 13 can atomize all the water in the box 12 as much as possible.

[0048] In other examples, the mounting slot 1213 may be located at the bottom of the box 12, that is, on the side of the box 12 away from the base 11, so that the water in the box 12 can flow to the through hole 1212 under the action of gravity and be atomized by the atomizing unit 13.

[0049] Optionally, please refer to Figure 6 The base 11 is provided with a guide rail 113 on the side facing the drawer 2, and the box body 12 is provided with a corresponding slide rail 1214, which is slidably mounted on the guide rail 113.

[0050] In some examples, the guide rail 113 may include two spaced-apart rails, and the slide rail 1214 may also include two corresponding rails. For example, the guide rail 113 may be bent to form a U-shaped groove, and the slide rail 1214 may be formed with a corresponding folded lug, which is slidably connected in the U-shaped groove.

[0051] In other examples, guide rail 113 may include a middle section located on base 11, and slide rail 1214 may also include a middle section located on housing 12.

[0052] As an alternative implementation, the base 11 and the housing 12 can also be snapped together, which will not be further explained here.

[0053] Optionally, the box body 12 includes a box body 121 and a sealing cover 132. The box body 121 forms an accommodating space 1211 and a through hole 1212; the sealing cover 132 is detachably attached to the box body 121. By providing a detachable box body 121 and a box cover 122, it is convenient to seal the box body 121 with the box cover 122 after water is added, preventing water from spilling or overflowing during the transfer of the box body 121.

[0054] The specific location of the slide rail 1214 is not further limited here; for example, it can be on the box body 121 or the box cover 122.

[0055] Optionally, the box 12 is provided with a handle on the side near the refrigerator door for easy access. Once the box 12 is in place, the handle can be positioned close to the door panel of the drawer 2.

[0056] Optionally, the base 11 and the partition 3 can be glued or snap-fitted together.

[0057] This application embodiment also provides a refrigerator, including a refrigerator compartment, a drawer 2 and a partition 3 covering the drawer 2, and the refrigerator also includes a humidification structure 1 as described above. The humidification structure 1 includes a base 11, a box body 12 and an atomizing unit 13. The base 11 is disposed on the partition 3 facing the drawer 2; the box body 12 is detachably installed on the base 11, and the box body 12 forms a receiving space 1211 and a through hole 1212, the through hole 1212 connecting the receiving space 1211 and the outside of the box body 12, the receiving space 1211 being used to hold water; the atomizing unit 13 is installed on the outer periphery of the box body 12 and covers the through hole 1212, the atomizing unit 13 being used to atomize the water at the through hole 1212 and discharge it into the drawer 2.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0059] In the description of this application, 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, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0060] The humidification structure and refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A humidification structure suitable for refrigerators, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator compartment is provided with drawers and a partition covering the drawers, and the humidification structure includes: A base is provided on the side of the partition facing the drawer; The box body is detachably installed on the base. The box body has a receiving space and a through hole. The through hole connects the receiving space and the outside of the box body. The receiving space is used to hold water. An atomizing unit is installed on the outer periphery of the box and covers the through hole. The atomizing unit is used to atomize the water at the through hole and discharge it into the drawer.

2. The humidification structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizing unit includes: The vibrator is installed on the outer periphery of the box and is opposite to the through hole; A sealing cover is provided on the vibrator component, and the sealing cover is provided with a mist outlet, which connects the through hole and the drawer; A first connecting terminal is disposed on the sealing cover, and the first connecting terminal is connected to the vibrator component; The first connection terminal is used to connect to a power source so that the vibrator can be energized to generate vibration and atomize the water at the through hole.

3. The humidification structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The oscillator component includes: A first sealing ring is installed on the outer periphery of the box body. The first sealing ring has a first connecting hole through it, and the first connecting hole communicates with the through hole. The vibrator body is attached to the first sealing ring and is opposite to the first connecting hole; the vibrator body is connected to the first connecting terminal. The second sealing ring is sandwiched between the vibrator body and the sealing cover. The second sealing ring has a second connecting hole through it, and the second connecting hole communicates with the mist outlet.

4. The humidification structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base is provided with a second connection terminal, which is used to connect to a power source; When the box is installed in place, the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal make contact and are energized.

5. The humidification structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base is provided with a pair of limiting plates on the side facing the drawer, and an insertion channel is formed between the pair of limiting plates. One of the limiting plates is provided with a second connection terminal facing the insertion channel. When the housing is installed in place, the atomizing unit is inserted into the insertion channel, and the first connection terminal contacts the second connection terminal.

6. The humidification structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a cable harness cover disposed on the side of the partition facing the drawer and near a pair of limiting plates, the cable harness cover being used to limit the accommodating cable.

7. The humidification structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the box is recessed with a mounting groove, which communicates with the through hole, and the atomizing unit is installed in the mounting groove.

8. The humidification structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a guide rail on the side facing the drawer, and the box body is provided with a corresponding slide rail, which is slidably mounted on the guide rail.

9. The humidification structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes: The box body has the aforementioned receiving space and the aforementioned through hole; A removable lid is attached to the box body.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator compartment having drawers and partitions covering the drawers, and the refrigerator also includes a humidification structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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