Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of household electrical appliances, especially a refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises a cabinet, an automatic ice maker and a refrigerating system, the cabinet has a fresh-keeping chamber and a freezing chamber, along the height direction of the refrigerator, the fresh-keeping chamber is located on the upper side of the freezing chamber, and the two are arranged at intervals; the automatic ice maker is installed between the fresh-keeping chamber and the freezing chamber, along the depth direction of the refrigerator, the cabinet has a back plate located on the back side, there is a redundant space between the automatic ice maker and the back plate; the refrigerating system is at least partially arranged in the redundant space. Its advantage lies in that the refrigerating system is at least partially arranged in the redundant space between the automatic ice maker and the back plate, and the space that is traditionally wasted is efficiently utilized. Under the premise of not increasing the overall size of the refrigerator, the internal volume rate is significantly improved, and an ideal position is provided for the integration of the refrigerating system, which does not need to be installed on the bottom of the refrigerator and occupies the space of the drawer in the freezing chamber.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Most refrigerators currently on the market use a bottom-mounted refrigeration system, meaning the refrigeration system is installed at the back and bottom of the refrigerator. This space typically integrates the compressor, external condenser, condenser fan, evaporator pan, and electric valve. In a bottom-mounted system, the compressor results in a very shallow bottom drawer, leading to insufficient storage space for the user. Conversely, if the compressor were located at the top, the unobstructed area would result in excessive noise when the refrigerator is placed inside the user's room.

[0003] In addition, when a refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, the depth of the automatic ice maker is less than the depth of the refrigerator body, resulting in wasted space behind the automatic ice maker. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a refrigerator.

[0005] A refrigerator includes: a cabinet having a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment, wherein the fresh food compartment is located above the freezer compartment along the height direction of the refrigerator, and the two are spaced apart; an automatic ice maker installed between the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment; the cabinet having a back panel located at the rear along the depth direction of the refrigerator, and a redundant space between the automatic ice maker and the back panel; and a refrigeration system, at least partially disposed within the redundant space.

[0006] This design efficiently utilizes traditionally wasted space by placing the refrigeration system, at least partially, within the redundant space between the automatic ice maker and the back panel. It significantly increases the internal volume ratio without increasing the overall external dimensions of the refrigerator, while also providing an ideal location for integrating the refrigeration system, eliminating the need to install it at the bottom of the refrigerator and occupying space in the freezer drawers.

[0007] In one embodiment, the refrigeration system includes a compressor and a condenser, the compressor being positioned transversely within the redundant space along the width of the refrigerator, and the condenser being disposed on one transverse side of the compressor.

[0008] In one embodiment, the refrigeration system further includes a fan mounted between the compressor and the condenser.

[0009] In one embodiment, the refrigeration system further includes an evaporator plate mounted on the top of the freezer compartment and positioned below the condenser along the height of the refrigerator.

[0010] In one embodiment, the refrigerator further includes a partition structure, the top of which is connected to the fresh food compartment and the bottom of which is connected to the freezer compartment. The partition structure is hollow, and the automatic ice maker and the redundant space are both located inside the partition structure.

[0011] In one embodiment, along the width direction of the refrigerator, an evaporator and an air duct baffle are provided on one side of the automatic ice maker. The air duct baffle is installed on the top of the freezer compartment, and the evaporator is located on the side of the air duct baffle facing away from the freezer compartment.

[0012] In one embodiment, the redundant space includes a mechanical compartment in which the compressor and the condenser are housed. The height of the mechanical compartment is adapted to the height of the evaporator and the duct baffle along the height direction of the refrigerator.

[0013] In one embodiment, heat insulation layers are provided at the top and bottom of the partition structure along the height direction of the refrigerator.

[0014] In one embodiment, sound-absorbing layers are provided around the perimeter of the partition structure along both the width and depth directions of the refrigerator.

[0015] In one embodiment, the partition structure and the housing are detachably connected.

[0016] Compared to existing technologies, this utility model integrates refrigeration components such as compressors and condensers into the redundant space behind the middle partition of the refrigerator, and adopts a horizontal layout and height-adaptive mechanical compartment design, which solves the problem of insufficient storage space in the lower layer caused by the bottom-mounted compressor, and makes full use of the idle space that often exists behind the automatic ice maker, thereby maximizing the storage volume under the same external dimensions. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the refrigerator provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another angle of one embodiment of the refrigerator provided by this utility model.

[0019] The symbols in the diagram represent the following meanings:

[0020] 100. Refrigerator; 10. Cabinet; 11. Fresh food compartment; 12. Freezer compartment; 20. Refrigeration system; 21. Compressor; 22. Condenser; 23. Fan; 24. Evaporator plate; 25. Evaporator; 26. Air duct baffle; 27. Mechanical compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are 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.

[0022] It should be noted that when a mechanism is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another mechanism, it can be directly on the other mechanism or there may be an intervening mechanism. When a mechanism is considered to be "connected to" another mechanism, it can be directly connected to the other mechanism or there may be an intervening mechanism. 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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 the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0026] This utility model provides a refrigerator 100 with the refrigeration system 20 centrally located, utilizing the redundant space usually found at the rear of an automatic ice maker, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the refrigerator 100 and optimizing the volume of the refrigerator 100.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-2 The refrigerator 100 includes a cabinet 10, an automatic ice maker, and a refrigeration system 20. The cabinet 10 has a fresh-keeping compartment 11 and a freezer compartment 12. Along the height direction of the refrigerator 100, the fresh-keeping compartment 11 is located above the freezer compartment 12, and the two are spaced apart. The automatic ice maker is installed between the fresh-keeping compartment 11 and the freezer compartment 12. Along the depth direction of the refrigerator 100, the cabinet 10 has a back panel located at the rear, and there is redundant space between the automatic ice maker and the back panel. The refrigeration system 20 is at least partially disposed within the redundant space. In this way, by placing the refrigeration system 20 at least partially within the redundant space between the automatic ice maker and the back panel, traditionally wasted space is utilized efficiently. Without increasing the overall external dimensions of the refrigerator 100, the internal volume ratio is significantly improved, while providing an ideal location for the integration of the refrigeration system 20, eliminating the need to install it at the bottom of the refrigerator 100 and occupying the space of the drawers in the freezer compartment 12.

[0028] Specifically, the refrigeration system 20 includes a compressor 21 and a condenser 22. The compressor 21 is positioned horizontally within the redundant space, along the width of the refrigerator 100, and the condenser 22 is located on one side of the compressor 21. Thus, by positioning the compressor 21 horizontally and placing the condenser 22 on one side of it, lateral medium and air flow are achieved, resulting in a compact linear layout of the compressor 21 and condenser 22. This reduces the space occupied by the refrigeration system 20 in the depth and height directions of the refrigerator 100.

[0029] Furthermore, the refrigeration system 20 also includes a fan 23, which is installed between the compressor 21 and the condenser 22. In this way, the fan 23 can accelerate the airflow and speed up the airflow over the surface of the condenser 22 to reduce the temperature of the condenser 22, significantly improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 22 and the cooling effect of the compressor 21, thereby ensuring that the refrigeration system 20 can operate stably and efficiently for a long time in a compact space.

[0030] The refrigeration system 20 also includes an evaporator 24, which is installed on the top of the freezer compartment 12 and along the height of the refrigerator 100, located below the condenser 22. By installing the evaporator 24 directly below the condenser 22, condensate dripping from the condenser 22 will fall into the evaporator 24, and the waste heat emitted by the condenser 22 during operation can be used as a heat source to accelerate the natural evaporation of defrost water in the evaporator 24.

[0031] Furthermore, the refrigerator 100 also includes a partition structure. The top of the partition structure is connected to the fresh food compartment 11, and the bottom of the partition structure is connected to the freezer compartment 12. The partition structure is hollow, with the automatic ice maker and redundant space located inside. This hollow partition structure acts as a multi-functional platform, integrating the automatic ice maker and the redundant space containing the refrigeration system 20 into a unified intermediate module. This design not only optimizes the spatial layout but also isolates the noise source, the compressor 21, in the middle of the cabinet 10, effectively blocking noise transmission.

[0032] Therefore, preferably, insulation layers are provided at both the top and bottom of the partition structure along the height direction of the refrigerator 100. This effectively blocks heat transfer to the fresh food compartment 11 and the freezer compartment 12 via heat conduction. It also prevents cold air from escaping from the fresh food compartment 11 and the freezer compartment 12, thus improving the overall energy efficiency and insulation performance of the refrigerator 100.

[0033] Along the width and depth of the refrigerator 100, sound-absorbing layers are provided around the perimeter of the shelf structure. These sound-absorbing layers significantly absorb and isolate the noise generated by the compressor 21 and fan 23, improving the user experience.

[0034] Furthermore, along the width of the refrigerator 100, an evaporator 25 and an air duct baffle 26 are arranged on one side of the automatic ice maker. The air duct baffle 26 is installed on the top of the freezer compartment 12, and the evaporator 25 is located on the side of the air duct baffle 26 facing away from the freezer compartment 12. By arranging the evaporator 25 and the air duct baffle 26 on the side of the automatic ice maker, seamless integration of the refrigeration system 20 and the air supply system is achieved. The air duct baffle 26 ensures that the cold air can be accurately directed to the fresh food compartment 11 and the freezer compartment 12, optimizing the refrigeration cycle efficiency, while making the overall system layout more regular, allowing the evaporator 25 to utilize the space on one side of the automatic ice maker.

[0035] Furthermore, the redundant space includes a mechanical compartment 27, in which the compressor 21 and condenser 22 are housed. Along the height of the refrigerator 100, the height of the mechanical compartment 27 is matched with the height of the evaporator 25 and the air duct baffle 26. This ensures that the height of the mechanical compartment 27 is matched with the sum of the heights of the evaporator 25, the air duct baffle 26, and the baffle structure. By utilizing the natural stacking of components in the height direction, the mechanical compartment 27 achieves spatial overlap and fit with the internal functional structure of the refrigerator 100, thereby minimizing the proportion of non-storage space.

[0036] Furthermore, the partition structure and housing 10 are detachably connected. This integrates the core functional components into a single, replaceable module. This simplifies the production and assembly process and reduces the difficulty and cost of after-sales maintenance.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, this utility model integrates the compressor 21, condenser 22 and other refrigeration components into the redundant space behind the middle partition of the refrigerator 100, and adopts a horizontal layout and height-adaptive mechanical compartment 27 design, which solves the problem of insufficient lower storage space caused by the bottom-mounted compressor 21, makes full use of the idle space that often exists behind the automatic ice maker, and maximizes the storage volume under the same external size.

[0038] The refrigerator 100 can be controlled by a voice module, which is equipped with a controller, a voice receiving module, and a voice parsing module. The voice receiving module receives user commands, and the voice parsing module parses the commands. Based on the parsed commands, the controller controls the refrigerator 100 to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the refrigerator 100 and improving the user experience.

[0039] 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.

[0040] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The refrigerator body (10) has a fresh food compartment (11) and a freezer compartment (12). Along the height direction of the refrigerator, the fresh food compartment (11) is located above the freezer compartment (12) and the two are spaced apart. An automatic ice maker is installed between the fresh food compartment (11) and the freezer compartment (12). Along the depth direction of the refrigerator, the cabinet (10) has a back panel located on the rear side, and there is redundant space between the automatic ice maker and the back panel. The refrigeration system (20) is at least partially located within the redundant space.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration system (20) includes a compressor (21) and a condenser (22). The compressor (21) is placed horizontally in the redundant space along the width of the refrigerator, and the condenser (22) is located on one side of the compressor (21).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigeration system (20) also includes a fan (23) installed between the compressor (21) and the condenser (22).

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The refrigeration system (20) also includes an evaporator (24), which is installed on the top of the freezer compartment (12) and located below the condenser (22) along the height of the refrigerator.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a partition structure, the top of which is connected to the fresh food compartment (11), and the bottom of which is connected to the freezer compartment (12). The partition structure is hollow, and the automatic ice maker and the redundant space are both located inside the partition structure.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the width direction of the refrigerator, an evaporator (25) and an air duct baffle (26) are provided on one side of the automatic ice maker. The air duct baffle (26) is installed on the top of the freezer compartment (12), and the evaporator (25) is located on the side of the air duct baffle (26) facing away from the freezer compartment (12).

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The redundant space has a mechanical compartment (27), in which the compressor (21) and the condenser (22) are housed. Along the height of the refrigerator, the height of the mechanical compartment (27) is matched with the height of the evaporator (25) and the air duct baffle (26).

8. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the refrigerator, the top and bottom of the partition structure are provided with heat insulation layers.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, Sound-absorbing layers are provided around the perimeter of the partition structure along both the width and depth directions of the refrigerator.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The partition structure and the box (10) are detachably connected.

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