Water pan structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The application relates to a water pan structure and a refrigerator. The water pan structure comprises a pan body and a flow guide part. The pan body is provided with a containing groove for receiving defrosting water. The flow guide part is arranged in the containing groove and is provided with a flow guide surface. The flow guide surface extends from the opening of the containing groove to the bottom wall of the containing groove along a preset direction, and the preset direction is arranged at an acute angle relative to the vertical direction. The water pan structure and the refrigerator provided by the application solve the problems of noise and splashing during the process of receiving defrosting water of the existing water pan.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] During refrigerator operation, defrost water generated during the defrost cycle collects from the evaporator area through the drain pipe and eventually flows into the drip tray. This drip tray relies on the heat from the compressor to evaporate the water and keep the system dry. However, because the drain pipe outlet is usually higher than the bottom wall of the drip tray, the defrost water impacts the bottom of the tray at high speed under gravity, causing continuous running noise that disturbs the user's daily life. Simultaneously, the water impact causes water droplets to splash and spread, not only causing water to spill everywhere, increasing the burden of cleaning and maintenance, but also potentially allowing water droplets to come into contact with nearby electrical components, posing a potential corrosion risk or safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a drip tray structure and a refrigerator to solve the problems of noise and splashing that occur when the existing drip tray collects defrost water.

[0004] The water receiving tray structure provided in this application includes:

[0005] The tray body is provided with a receiving groove for collecting defrosting water; and,

[0006] A flow guide is provided in the receiving tank. The flow guide has a flow guide surface that extends from the opening of the receiving tank toward the bottom wall of the receiving tank along a preset direction. The preset direction is set at an acute angle relative to the vertical direction.

[0007] In one embodiment, the angle A between the preset direction and the vertical direction satisfies 0°. <A≤60°。

[0008] In one embodiment, the flow guide includes a flow guide cone, which is a cone-shaped body. The bottom of the flow guide cone is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove, and the tip of the flow guide cone extends toward the direction close to the opening of the receiving groove. The outer surface of the flow guide cone forms a flow guide surface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the flow guide further includes a flow guide tube, which is fixedly sleeved on the outer periphery of the flow guide cone.

[0010] In one embodiment, the end of the guide tube near the opening of the receiving tank is provided with an inlet, and the side wall of the guide tube near the bottom wall of the receiving tank is provided with an outlet.

[0011] In one embodiment, the vertical height of the inlet of the guide tube is greater than the vertical height of the tip of the guide cone.

[0012] In one embodiment, the vertical height of the inlet of the guide tube is greater than the vertical height of the opening of the receiving tank.

[0013] In one embodiment, the end of the guide pipe near the liquid inlet is provided with a flared section. Along the direction from the bottom wall of the receiving tank to the liquid inlet, the inner diameter of the flared section tends to increase, and the inner wall of the flared section forms a guide surface.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bottom of the disc is recessed in the direction of the insertion into the receiving groove to form an inner groove, through which the disc can be attached to the surface of the compressor.

[0015] In one embodiment, the water tray structure further includes a snap-fit ​​part, through which the tray body can be snapped onto the compressor.

[0016] This application also provides a refrigerator, which includes a compressor and a water tray structure as described in any of the above embodiments, the water tray structure being installed on one side of the compressor.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the drip tray structure and refrigerator provided in this application allow defrost water to flow from the drain pipe into the drip tray, and the water flow can gradually slide along the guide surface at an angle towards the bottom wall of the receiving tank, avoiding the high-speed impact and concentrated release of kinetic energy caused by vertical falling. Specifically, this acute-angled inclined guide path decomposes the velocity component of the water flow according to the natural flow characteristics of water, thereby reducing the impact force when the water flows into the tray and reducing the possibility of water splashing. In addition, through the guiding effect of the guide surface, the defrost water can be smoothly collected to the bottom wall of the receiving tank, optimizing the overall flow process, significantly reducing the generation of water flow noise, and thus effectively solving the noise and splashing problems generated when defrost water flows into the drip tray. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water receiving tray structure provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 Partial cross-sectional view of a water receiving tray structure according to an embodiment provided in this application. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 3 An exploded view of a water receiving tray structure according to an embodiment provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4Partial cross-sectional view of a water receiving tray structure according to an embodiment provided in this application. Figure 2 .

[0023] Reference numerals: 100, compressor; 200, disc; 210, receiving groove; 220, inner groove; 300, guide section; 310, guide surface; 320, guide cone; 330, guide pipe; 331, liquid inlet; 332, liquid outlet; 340, flared section; 400, snap-fit ​​section; 410, snap hook; 420, snap plate; 421, snap groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Please see Figures 1-4 This application proposes a water collection tray structure, which includes a tray body 200 and a guide section 300. The tray body 200 has a receiving groove 210 for receiving defrost water. The guide section 300 is disposed in the receiving groove 210 and has a guide surface 310. The guide surface 310 extends from the opening of the receiving groove 210 toward the bottom wall of the receiving groove 210 along a predetermined direction, which is set at an acute angle relative to the vertical direction. It should be noted that the tray body 200 can be understood as a bearing structure with a specific shape and function, whose main function is to provide a space for collecting defrost water. Specifically, the tray body 200 can be manufactured by injection molding, metal stamping, or sheet metal welding, for example, using plastic material to reduce weight and production costs, or using stainless steel material to improve corrosion resistance. Its main purpose is to achieve effective collection and temporary storage of defrost water. Furthermore, the flow guide 300 is a functional component used to guide the direction of liquid flow. Its core lies in changing the water flow path through a specific angled tilt design. In practical applications, the flow guide 300 can be implemented in various ways, such as by setting inclined baffles, arc-shaped flow guides, or stepped flow diversion structures. These structures can all achieve the function of guiding defrosting water from a high place to a low place.

[0025] Specifically, the guide surface 310 refers to a surface with a specific tilt angle, whose main function is to change the direction and speed of the water flow. As a preferred embodiment, the guide surface 310 can be achieved by providing an inclined plane, curved surface, or folded surface on the inner wall of the disc 200, such as a polished metal surface or a plastic surface with a hydrophobic coating, mainly to achieve a smooth guidance of the water flow.

[0026] The innovation of this application lies in setting a guide surface 310 with a specific tilt angle, which allows defrosting water to flow smoothly into the receiving tank 210 along a preset direction, thereby effectively avoiding the water impact and splashing phenomena caused by the traditional vertical falling method. This design reduces the water velocity component by changing the water flow path based on the natural characteristics of water flow, thereby reducing the generation of water flow noise, while ensuring that defrosting water can be stably collected.

[0027] The working principle of the embodiments of the present application is as follows: through the matching design of the tray body 200 and the flow guide portion 300, the water receiving tray structure realizes the functions of noise reduction and splash prevention during the inflow process of defrosted water. It should be noted that the tray body 200 is provided with a containing groove 210, which is used for receiving the defrosted water flowing in from the drain pipe of the refrigerator and providing a basic collecting function. Further, the flow guide portion 300 is disposed inside the containing groove 210, and is provided with a flow guide surface 310. The flow guide surface 310 extends from the opening of the containing groove 210 toward the bottom wall along a preset direction, and the preset direction is arranged at an acute angle relative to the vertical direction. Accordingly, when the defrosted water flows into the water receiving tray from the drain pipe, the water flow can gradually slide down to the bottom wall of the containing groove 210 in an inclined manner along the flow guide surface 310, avoiding high-speed impact and concentrated release of kinetic energy caused by vertical falling. Specifically, this acute-angle inclined flow guide path decomposes the velocity component of the water flow according to the natural flow characteristics of the water flow, so as to reduce the impact force when the water flow contacts the tray body 200 and reduce the possibility of water droplet splashing. In addition, through the guiding effect of the flow guide surface 310, the defrosted water can be smoothly collected to the bottom wall of the containing groove 210, the overall flow process is optimized, the generation of running water noise is significantly alleviated, and the problems of noise and splashing generated when the defrosted water flows into the water receiving tray are effectively solved.

[0028] In a further embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 , the included angle A between the preset direction and the vertical direction satisfies 0<A≤60°. Specifically, the included angle A refers to the deviation degree between the inclination angle of the flow guide surface 310 and the vertical direction, which can be precisely set by an angle measuring tool, or can be formed at a fixed angle by designing a mold or processing equipment. The purpose of introducing the included angle A is to optimize the inclination characteristic of the flow guide surface 310, ensure that the defrosted water can flow smoothly along the flow guide surface 310, and avoid the problems of splashing and noise caused by the enhanced water flow impact force due to an excessively large angle.

[0029] Specifically, by limiting the included angle A to a range greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 60 degrees, the relationship between the flow guiding performance of the flow guiding surface 310 and water flow impact control is effectively balanced. The design where the included angle A is greater than 0 degrees ensures that the flow guiding surface 310 has the necessary inclination characteristic, thereby guiding defrost water to continuously flow along the flow guiding surface 310 toward the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 210, avoiding the occurrence of retention or water accumulation; while the included angle A being less than or equal to 60 degrees limits the maximum inclination angle of the flow guiding surface 310, preventing the water flow from generating excessive impact energy on the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 210 due to gravitational acceleration, thereby suppressing the generation of splashing and running water noise. On this basis, the structural designs of the flow guiding surface 310 and the accommodating groove 210 complement each other, jointly achieving a stable flow guiding effect with low noise and no splashing. The setting of this angle range not only considers the continuity of water flow guidance, but also takes into account the reasonable control of impact force, so that the water tray structure exhibits excellent performance in practical applications.

[0030] In addition, the above-mentioned water tray structure significantly improves the flow characteristics during the inflow of defrost water by optimizing the setting of the included angle A, reduces the occurrence of running water noise and splashing phenomena, thereby enhancing the user's use experience.

[0031] In a further embodiment, on the basis that the included angle A between the preset direction and the vertical direction satisfies 0<A≤60° in the above-mentioned water tray structure, A is equal to 20°. Specifically, when the included angle A is precisely set to 20°, this specific value shows significant advantages in experimental verification. First, the angle of 20° balances the horizontal component and vertical component of the defrost water, so that the water flow can be fully guided without being retained due to an excessively small angle, nor causing a strong vertical impact due to an excessively large angle. Second, the flow guiding surface 310 guides the water flow at a moderate inclination, avoiding the situation where the water flow directly hits the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 210, thereby greatly reducing the risk of noise and splashing. In addition, compared with the broad angle range setting, the precise selection of 20° provides a stable and reliable solution for the problem of performance fluctuation caused by angle deviation in practical applications. On this basis, the water tray achieves a quieter and more stable operation effect when receiving defrost water, and at the same time, cooperates with other structures such as the flow guiding cone 320 and the flow guiding pipe 330 to further improve the overall performance.

[0032] In summary, through the above technical solutions, the water tray structure significantly reduces noise and splashing phenomena during the inflow of defrost water, achieving the purpose of optimizing user experience.

[0033] In a further embodiment, as shown Figure 2As shown, the flow guide 300 includes a flow guide cone 320, which is a cone-shaped body. The bottom of the flow guide cone 320 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove 210, and the tip of the flow guide cone 320 extends towards the opening of the receiving groove 210. The outer surface of the flow guide cone 320 forms the flow guide surface 310. Specifically, the flow guide cone 320 refers to a geometric structure with a continuous curved surface, which can be implemented in different forms such as conical or pyramidal shapes. The bottom of the flow guide cone 320 is installed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove 210 by welding, bolting, or other fixing methods to ensure stability under the impact of defrosting water. The tip of the flow guide cone 320 extends towards the opening of the receiving groove 210. This design allows the water flow to first contact the tip and flow down naturally along the cone surface, thereby avoiding the instantaneous impact force of the water flow directly hitting the bottom wall vertically. The outer surface of the guide cone 320 forms the guide surface 310, which guides the direction of water flow through the smooth transition of the conical curved surface, reducing turbulence and energy concentration, and improving the stability of the water flow.

[0034] Specifically, this solution optimizes the water flow guidance mechanism by introducing a guide cone 320. The conical design of the guide cone 320 allows the water flow to be evenly dispersed downwards, avoiding concentrated impact points that might occur with the planar guide surface 310, thus significantly reducing the risk of splashing. The bottom of the guide cone 320 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the receiving tank 210, ensuring structural stability under continuous water flow impact and preventing flow guidance failure due to displacement. The tip extends towards the opening of the receiving tank 210, allowing the water flow to first contact the tip at the opening and then naturally transition downwards along the conical surface, effectively suppressing the generation of flowing noise. The outer surface of the guide cone 320 serves as the guide surface 310, guiding the water flow direction through the smooth transition of the conical curved surface, reducing turbulence and energy concentration, and further improving the smoothness of the water flow. Overall, this solution, through the geometric characteristics of the conical structure, transforms the water flow impact into a dispersed surface flow, solving the core defect of the original flow guidance method where the water flow directly impacts the bottom wall.

[0035] Based on this, the combination of the guide cone 320 and the receiving tank 210 forms a complete water flow guiding system. The conical structure of the guide cone 320 not only optimizes the water flow path but also effectively disperses the water flow impact through its geometric characteristics. The bottom of the guide cone 320 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the receiving tank 210, ensuring the stability of the entire system, while the design of the tip of the guide cone 320 facing the opening of the receiving tank 210 further enhances the water flow guiding effect. Through the above technical solutions, the problem of water flow impact is effectively alleviated, and the occurrence of water noise and splashing is significantly reduced.

[0036] In a further embodiment, the guide cone 320 is conical or pyramidal. Specifically, the guide cone 320 refers to a structural component used to guide the flow of defrosting water, which can be implemented in a conical or pyramidal shape. The conical design utilizes its continuous and smooth curved surface characteristics to allow the water flow to uniformly conform to the guide surface 310 and slide down smoothly, avoiding water flow separation and eddy formation caused by abrupt changes or discontinuities in the surface; the pyramidal design, through its regular edges and planar structure, guides the water flow to concentrate in a specific direction, reducing lateral water diffusion and turbulence disturbance. Both forms aim to optimize the water flow guidance process and effectively alleviate the splashing and noise problems when defrosting water flows into the receiving tray.

[0037] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the flow guiding section 300 also includes a flow guiding pipe 330, which is fixedly sleeved on the outer periphery of the flow guiding cone 320. Specifically, the flow guiding pipe 330 refers to a tubular structure that surrounds and is fixed to the outside of the flow guiding cone 320, and it can be made of metal, plastic, or other materials with appropriate rigidity and corrosion resistance. In practical applications, the flow guiding pipe 330 can be fixedly sleeved with the flow guiding cone 320 by welding, snap-fitting, or threaded connection. The purpose is to optimize the flow path of defrosting water by forming an annular channel, avoiding direct impact of water flow on the outer surface of the flow guiding cone 320, thereby reducing splashing and water noise.

[0038] Specifically, this solution involves adding a guide pipe 330 to the outer periphery of the guide cone 320, allowing defrosting water to preferentially flow into the annular channel formed by the guide pipe 330. Since the guide pipe 330 is fixedly fitted onto the outer periphery of the guide cone 320, the water flow is uniformly constrained and guided within the guide pipe 330, avoiding splashing caused by direct impact of the water flow onto the outer surface of the guide cone 320. Simultaneously, the way the guide pipe 330 is fitted ensures a smoother transition of the water flow from the guide pipe 330 to the guide cone 320, reducing abrupt changes in water kinetic energy and thus reducing the generation of flowing water noise. This design fully utilizes the existing geometry of the guide cone 320, achieving precise control of the water flow path through the surrounding fit of the guide pipe 330, fundamentally improving noise and splashing defects during the defrosting water reception process. Furthermore, the placement of the guide pipe 330 and the guide cone 320 forms an effective working relationship, further enhancing the functionality and reliability of the overall structure.

[0039] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 2As shown, the guide pipe 330 has an inlet 331 at its end near the opening of the receiving tank 210, and an outlet 332 on the side wall of the guide pipe 330 near the bottom wall of the receiving tank 210. Specifically, the inlet 331 is the entrance for the guide pipe 330 to receive defrost water, and it can be located at the end of the guide pipe 330 near the opening of the receiving tank 210. The purpose is to allow the defrost water to flow smoothly into the guide pipe 330 from a height close to the opening, avoiding violent impact caused by the water flowing vertically downwards. The outlet 332 is the outlet for the guide pipe 330 to discharge defrost water, and it can be located on the side wall of the guide pipe 330 near the bottom wall of the receiving tank 210. The purpose is to guide the water to flow slowly out along the side wall, rather than directly impacting the bottom wall, thereby reducing turbulence and noise.

[0040] Specifically, this design places the inlet 331 near the end of the receiving tank 210 opening, allowing defrosting water to enter the guide pipe 330 with a small drop, avoiding splashing caused by water falling vertically from a height. Simultaneously, the outlet 332 is positioned on the side wall near the bottom of the receiving tank 210, using the side wall to guide the water flow smoothly along the inner wall of the guide pipe 330 to the bottom of the receiving tank 210, reducing turbulence and noise caused by water colliding with the bottom wall. Furthermore, the design of the guide pipe 330, in conjunction with the guide cone 320, further optimizes the water flow path, ensuring the defrosting water remains stable throughout the flow, fundamentally solving the splashing and noise problems caused by water flow impact. This layout fully utilizes gravity, achieving efficient guidance and smooth transition of the water flow.

[0041] In a further embodiment, the vertical height of the inlet 331 of the guide pipe 330 is greater than the vertical height of the tip of the guide cone 320. Specifically, the guide pipe 330 refers to the pipe structure used to guide the flow of defrosting water, which can be implemented using a cylindrical, square, or other suitable pipe shape. The inlet 331 refers to the opening on the guide pipe 330 used to receive defrosting water, and its position design must meet the requirement of being higher than the tip of the guide cone 320 to ensure that the water flow can smoothly enter the guide pipe 330 without directly impacting the tip of the guide cone 320. The tip of the guide cone 320 refers to the sharp part at the top of the guide cone 320, which, as the highest point of the guide cone 320, plays a role in guiding the direction of water flow. The purpose of introducing this technical feature is to avoid defrosting water directly impacting the tip of the guide cone 320 through the height difference design, thereby reducing splashing and water noise.

[0042] Building upon this, the combined use of the guide pipe 330 and the guide cone 320 further enhances the flow guiding effect. A certain distance is maintained between the inner wall of the guide pipe 330 and the outer surface of the guide cone 320. This structural design not only facilitates smooth water flow guidance but also effectively prevents water accumulation or stagnation, thereby improving overall flow guiding efficiency. Simultaneously, the height design of the inlet 331 of the guide pipe 330 and the height difference between the tip of the guide cone 320 form a reasonable water flow path, allowing defrosting water to enter the receiving tank 210 in a more stable manner, thus optimizing the function of the water receiving tray structure.

[0043] In a further embodiment, the vertical height of the inlet 331 of the guide pipe 330 is greater than the vertical height of the opening of the receiving tank 210. Specifically, the guide pipe 330 refers to a pipe structure used to guide the flow of defrost water, which can be implemented using a cylindrical, square, or other suitable pipe shape. The inlet 331 is the inlet portion on the guide pipe 330 used to receive defrost water, and its position or shape can be adjusted to optimize the water flow entry method. The opening of the receiving tank 210 refers to the open area on the disc 200 used to receive defrost water, and its design must ensure that defrost water flowing in from the drain pipe can be effectively collected.

[0044] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the guide pipe 330 has a flared section 340 at one end near the inlet 331. Along the direction from the bottom wall of the receiving tank 210 to the inlet 331, the inner diameter of the flared section 340 increases, and the inner wall of the flared section 340 forms a guide surface 310. Specifically, the flared section 340 is a structure formed by extending one end of the guide pipe 330 from the inlet 331 outwards. It can be achieved by tapered expansion, stepped expansion, or other forms of gradual expansion. The purpose of this design is to mitigate water flow impact and optimize the entry process by increasing the size of the inlet 331. The guide surface 310 can be understood as a smooth curved surface that guides liquid flow. It can be achieved through polishing, curved surface design, or coating technology to reduce turbulence and splashing.

[0045] Specifically, this solution effectively solves the impact noise and splashing problems generated when water enters at high speed through the design of the flared section 340. Because the inner diameter of the flared section 340 gradually increases along a specific direction, the flow velocity of the water decreases smoothly during entry, avoiding the concentrated release of kinetic energy caused by abrupt changes at the inlet. Simultaneously, the inner wall of the flared section 340 serves as a guide surface 310, guiding the water flow naturally along a smooth curved surface, thereby reducing turbulence caused by abrupt changes in direction. This design, in conjunction with the guide pipe 330 and the guide cone 320, further enhances the stability during the defrosting water reception process, ensuring that the water flow remains stable throughout the system, ultimately achieving the technical effects of noise reduction and splash prevention.

[0046] In a further embodiment, the inner wall of the guide pipe 330 and the outer surface of the guide cone 320 are spaced apart. In practical applications, the guide pipe 330 refers to a pipe structure used to guide the flow of defrosting water, which can be made of materials such as metal or plastic, and can be designed as a cylinder or other suitable shape. The outer surface of the guide cone 320 is the surface of the guide cone 320 that contacts the water flow, and it can be processed to form a smooth or textured surface to optimize the water flow characteristics. The spaced arrangement means that a certain distance is maintained between the inner wall of the guide pipe 330 and the outer surface of the guide cone 320, thereby forming an annular flow channel. The purpose is to reduce turbulence and splashing by providing a smooth water flow channel.

[0047] Specifically, the spacing design between the inner wall of the guide pipe 330 and the outer surface of the guide cone 320 effectively improves the flow state of the defrosting water. When the defrosting water flows in from the inlet 331, the annular flow channel allows for uniform water distribution and a smooth transition, avoiding sudden speed changes and impacts caused by tight contact. This structure utilizes the principle of fluid continuity, enabling the water to form a stable laminar flow within the annular channel, significantly reducing bubble generation and energy dissipation, thereby suppressing the generation of running water noise. Simultaneously, the spacing design also prevents water splashing, improving the quietness and reliability of the drip tray during the defrosting water guidance process. Furthermore, this spacing, in conjunction with the overall structure of the guide cone 320 and the guide pipe 330, further optimizes the water flow path, ensuring that the defrosting water can be efficiently and quietly guided to the outlet 332.

[0048] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the tray 200 is recessed towards the direction of insertion into the receiving groove 210 to form an inner groove 220, allowing the tray 200 to adhere to the surface of the compressor 100 via the inner groove 220. Specifically, the tray 200 refers to the main supporting component for receiving defrost water, and its recessed design can be achieved by stamping, injection molding, or machining. This recessed direction is based on the geometric characteristics of the receiving groove 210, ensuring that it does not encroach on the water-containing space of the receiving groove 210, while allowing the inner groove 220 to conform to the contour changes of the compressor 100 surface. The design of the inner groove 220 directly addresses the irregular shape of the compressor 100 surface, achieving a tight fit through customized recess depth and curvature, significantly reducing air gaps in the heat transfer path, thereby enhancing the heat conduction effect from the compressor 100 to the water receiving tray. The disc 200 is attached to the surface of the compressor 100 through the inner groove 220. This attachment method utilizes the physical matching characteristics between the inner groove 220 and the surface of the compressor 100 to firmly fix the disc 200 to the compressor 100 and maximize the thermal contact area.

[0049] Specifically, this technical solution effectively improves heat transfer efficiency through the recessed design at the bottom of the disc 200. The bottom of the disc 200 is recessed towards the direction it extends into the receiving groove 210, ensuring that the recessing process does not encroach on the water-holding space of the receiving groove 210. Simultaneously, the inner groove 220 conforms to the contour changes of the compressor 100 surface, avoiding installation interference or functional loss due to improper orientation. The surface shape of the inner groove 220 is adapted to the surface shape of the compressor 100, achieving a tight fit through customized recess depth and curvature, significantly reducing air gaps in the heat transfer path, thereby enhancing the heat transfer effect from the compressor 100 to the water receiving pan. The disc 200 is attached to the surface of the compressor 100 via the inner groove 220. This attachment method utilizes the physical matching characteristics between the inner groove 220 and the compressor 100 surface, firmly fixing the disc 200 to the compressor 100, maximizing the thermal contact area, and enabling efficient transfer of heat generated by the compressor 100 to the inside of the water receiving pan, accelerating the evaporation process of defrost water. Overall, this design solves the heat conduction bottleneck by optimizing the contact interface between the disc 200 and the compressor 100, ensuring that the defrost water can evaporate quickly after being received, and avoiding potential operational hazards caused by water and heat accumulation.

[0050] In a further embodiment, the surface shape of the recess 220 is adapted to the surface shape of the compressor 100 so that the two fit tightly together. Specifically, the recess 220 refers to the part of the water tray structure that contacts the surface of the compressor 100, and its surface shape is customized according to the actual contour of the compressor 100. In practical applications, the recess 220 can be realized using contour machining technology to ensure that its shape perfectly matches the surface of the compressor 100. The purpose is to eliminate the assembly gap between the two, thereby effectively suppressing vibration transmission and improving heat conduction performance.

[0051] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the water tray structure also includes a snap-fit ​​part 400, through which the tray body 200 can be snapped onto the compressor 100. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​part 400 is a structural component for achieving quick connection and fixation, which can be implemented using elastic snaps, mechanical engaging parts, or similar locking devices. In practical applications, the snap-fit ​​part 400 is designed to provide a convenient fixing method that can be installed without additional tools, while ensuring a stable connection even under vibration.

[0052] In a further embodiment, the latching part 400 includes a hook 410 and a locking plate 420. The fixed end of the hook 410 is connected to the disc body 200, and the locking plate 420 is connected to the compressor 100. The locking plate 420 has a locking groove 421, and the movable end of the hook 410 can engage with the locking groove 421 to engage the disc body 200 with the compressor 100. Specifically, the latching part 400 refers to a mechanical structure for quickly connecting and fixing the disc body 200 and the compressor 100. It can be implemented in various forms such as elastic latching, interference fit latching, or threaded auxiliary latching. It should be noted that the hook 410 is a component with elastic deformation capability, which can be manufactured by metal stamping or plastic injection molding, etc., to provide reliable connection force and accommodate certain assembly errors. The locking plate 420 refers to a flat plate structure that supports the locking groove 421. It can be fixed to the surface of the compressor 100 by welding, bolting, or bonding, etc., to provide a stable docking base for the hook 410. The slot 421 refers to the groove structure opened on the card plate 420. It can be formed by machining, stamping or injection molding, etc., and its purpose is to provide a precise positioning space for the movable end of the hook 410 and realize the self-locking function.

[0053] Specifically, this design establishes a rigid connection between the fixed end of the hook 410 and the disc body 200, ensuring that the hook 410 will not shift relative to the compressor 100 during vibration, thus providing a stable foundation for subsequent locking actions. The design of the clamping plate 420 being directly fixed to the surface of the compressor 100, using the compressor 100 itself as a support point, significantly enhances the overall structure's vibration resistance. The slot 421 provides precise positioning space for the movable end of the hook 410, allowing for quick installation without additional tools and effectively reducing assembly errors. After the movable end of the hook 410 engages with the slot 421 through elastic deformation or interference fit, a reliable mechanical lock is formed, maintaining a stable locking state even during continuous vibration of the compressor 100 and preventing loosening due to accumulated vibration. This design transforms the engagement of the hook 410 and the slot 421 into a reliable mechanical lock, significantly reducing the sway of the tray 200. This effectively suppresses the root cause of defrost water splashing and running water noise, ensuring that the water receiving tray can stably receive defrost water under dynamic operating conditions.

[0054] Furthermore, this design complements the inner groove 220 of the tray body 200. The surface shape of the inner groove 220 matches the surface shape of the compressor 100, and combined with the secure connection of the snap-fit ​​part 400, a double fixing effect is achieved. This combination not only improves the overall stability of the water receiving tray but also optimizes the fit between the water receiving tray and the compressor 100, further reducing vibration and noise during operation and achieving better performance.

[0055] In another embodiment, this application also discloses a refrigerator, including a compressor 100 and a drip tray structure, the drip tray structure being installed on one side of the compressor 100. The core innovation of this application lies in that by combining the drip tray structure with the compressor 100 in a specific manner and introducing a guide portion 300 with a guide surface 310, the problem of noise and splashing when defrosting water flows into the drip tray is effectively solved, achieving a significant reduction in water flow noise and suppression of splashing.

[0056] The water tray structure 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 water tray structure to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the water tray structure and improving the user experience.

[0057] The smart appliance equipped with the water tray structure has a smart voice control module, which includes 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 water tray structure to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the water tray structure and improving the user experience of using the smart appliance.

[0058] 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.

[0059] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the 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 protection scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

[0060] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0061] 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.

[0062] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0063] 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 is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply 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 that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0064] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0065] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of 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 herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Claims

1. A water receiving tray structure, characterized in that, include: The tray (200) is provided with a receiving groove (210) for receiving defrosting water; as well as, A flow guide (300) is provided in the receiving groove (210). The flow guide (300) is provided with a flow guide surface (310). The flow guide surface (310) extends from the opening of the receiving groove (210) toward the bottom wall of the receiving groove (210) along a preset direction. The preset direction is set at an acute angle relative to the vertical direction.

2. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle A between the preset direction and the vertical direction satisfies 0. <A≤60°。 3. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow guide (300) includes a flow guide cone (320), which is a cone-shaped body. The bottom of the flow guide cone (320) is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove (210). The tip of the flow guide cone (320) extends toward the opening of the receiving groove (210), and the outer surface of the flow guide cone (320) forms the flow guide surface (310).

4. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flow guide (300) also includes a flow guide tube (330), which is fixedly sleeved on the outer periphery of the flow guide cone (320).

5. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide pipe (330) has an inlet (331) at the end near the opening of the receiving tank (210), and an outlet (332) on the side wall of the guide pipe (330) near the bottom wall of the receiving tank (210).

6. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vertical height of the liquid inlet (331) of the guide tube (330) is greater than the vertical height of the tip of the guide cone (320); And / or, the vertical height of the liquid inlet (331) of the guide pipe (330) is greater than the vertical height of the opening of the receiving tank (210).

7. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide tube (330) has a flared section (340) at one end near the liquid inlet (331). Along the direction from the bottom wall of the receiving tank (210) to the liquid inlet (331), the inner diameter of the flared section (340) tends to increase, and the inner wall of the flared section (340) forms the guide surface (310).

8. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the disc (200) is recessed in the direction of extending into the receiving groove (210) to form an inner groove (220), and the disc (200) can be attached to the surface of the compressor (100) through the inner groove (220).

9. The water receiving tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a latching part (400), through which the disc body (200) can be latched to the compressor (100).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, It includes a compressor (100) and a water tray structure as described in any one of claims 1-9, the water tray structure being mounted on one side of the compressor (100).

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