Refrigerator

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigerator comprising a cabinet, a cabinet inner container, the cabinet inner container having a refrigeration compartment; at least two fresh-keeping drawers, the at least two fresh-keeping drawers being arranged side by side along the width direction of the cabinet, the fresh-keeping drawers being pulled along the depth direction of the cabinet relative to the refrigeration compartment; a water feeding assembly, the water feeding assembly being located between the at least two fresh-keeping drawers along the width direction of the cabinet, the water feeding assembly comprising: a water storage part; a wrapping part, the wrapping part being arranged on the cabinet inner container, and the wrapping part being configured to surround the circumferential side of the water storage part so that the water storage part is pulled relative to the wrapping part. The application improves the cleanliness of the water feeding assembly, and further improves the quality of ice blocks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of smart home appliance technology, automatic ice-making refrigerators have gradually become the mainstream choice for homes and commercial spaces due to their convenience and efficiency. In home kitchens, users' demands for the ice-making function of refrigerators are increasing, especially regarding the cleanliness of ice cubes, ice-making efficiency, and equipment stability. As the core functional area of ​​the refrigerator, the internal spatial layout of the refrigerator compartment directly affects the operation of the ice-making system.

[0003] In the process of conceiving and implementing this application, the applicant discovered at least the following problems: the prior art has many challenges in the design of the water supply system for the cold storage room, and the open design of the water supply system can easily lead to foreign objects such as dust and food scraps entering the pipes and contaminating the quality of the ice.

[0004] The preceding description is intended to provide general background information and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this application is to provide a refrigerator that improves the cleanliness of the water delivery components, thereby improving the quality of the ice.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] The cabinet has an inner liner, and the inner liner has a refrigeration compartment.

[0008] At least two refrigerated drawers are arranged side by side along the width of the cabinet, and the refrigerated drawers are pulled out relative to the refrigeration compartment along the depth of the cabinet;

[0009] Water delivery assembly, located along the width of the cabinet between at least two refrigerated drawers, includes:

[0010] Water storage components;

[0011] A package is located inside the container and is configured to surround the periphery of the water storage unit so that the water storage unit can be pulled out relative to the package.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this application are: by placing the water delivery component between two crisper drawers, the internal space of the refrigerator is utilized; in addition, by setting a wrapping around the water storage component, a relatively sealed containment space is provided for the water storage component, effectively isolating it from contamination by other items in the refrigerator compartment, significantly improving the cleanliness of the water delivery component, and thus improving the quality of the ice.

[0013] Based on the above technical solution, the following improvements can be made to this application.

[0014] In some alternative implementations, at least two food storage drawers include:

[0015] The first drawer has the first storage temperature;

[0016] The second drawer has a second storage temperature, which is higher than the first storage temperature.

[0017] A through-hole is made on the side of the package facing the second drawer.

[0018] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by using the design of the preservation drawer and through holes in different temperature zones, an ideal temperature environment is created, which not only accelerates the cooling speed of the water in the water box, but also avoids the problem of freezing caused by excessively low temperature.

[0019] In some alternative implementations, the first drawer has:

[0020] The first sliding element is located on the side facing the package;

[0021] The second drawer has:

[0022] The second sliding member is located on the side facing the package;

[0023] The package has:

[0024] The third slider faces the first slider, and the third slider slides on the first slider;

[0025] The fourth slider faces the second slider and slides on the second slider.

[0026] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the package is directly connected to the drawers on both sides through sliding parts, so that the water delivery component and the two fresh-keeping drawers are integrated into a unified and structurally stable functional module, which simplifies the installation process and improves production and assembly efficiency.

[0027] In some alternative embodiments, the water storage component is a water tank, and the water storage component includes:

[0028] The water tank body is designed to be pulled out relative to the package, and the water tank body has an opening;

[0029] A water tank cover is fitted over the opening.

[0030] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: In addition to the external protection provided by the package, the water tank cover provides a second line of defense for the water tank body. It can directly prevent foreign objects such as dust, bacteria, and food residue from falling into the drinking water from above, greatly improving the cleanliness of the delivered water.

[0031] In some alternative implementations, the refrigerator further includes:

[0032] Ice maker;

[0033] The water delivery system also includes:

[0034] Water supply pipes are used to connect the ice maker to the water tank body.

[0035] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By connecting the water tank to the ice maker through a water supply pipeline, an automatic water supply path is constructed. Users only need to add water to the water tank periodically to achieve continuous automatic operation of the ice maker, eliminating the hassle of manually supplying water to the ice maker and greatly improving convenience and automation.

[0036] In some alternative implementations, the water delivery assembly further includes:

[0037] The funnel is placed inside the box.

[0038] The water supply pipeline also includes:

[0039] The first water pipe connects the water box body to the funnel;

[0040] The second water pipe connects the ice maker to the funnel.

[0041] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: Introducing a funnel as a centralized water supply interface divides the water supply path from the water box into two sections (the first water pipe and the second water pipe). This design ensures that the sliding movement of the water box does not affect the fixed piping connected to the ice maker, simplifies the piping layout, and improves the modularity and maintainability of the system.

[0042] In some alternative implementations, the water delivery assembly further includes:

[0043] A sealing cover is located on the rear side of the package along the depth direction of the box and surrounds the outer periphery of the first water pipe.

[0044] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: Based on the enclosure and water tank cover, the sealing cover provides a crucial third seal for the first water pipe located at the rear. The rear wall of the refrigerator is typically an area with complex condensate and cold air flow; the sealing cover completely encloses this water pipe, isolating it from the internal environment of the refrigerator compartment.

[0045] In some alternative implementations, the diameter of the first water pipe closer to the funnel is larger than the diameter of the first water pipe closer to the water box body.

[0046] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the variable diameter design increases the pipe diameter near the funnel, which can effectively reduce water flow resistance and facilitate water to flow more smoothly and faster to the ice maker under the action of gravity, thereby improving water delivery efficiency.

[0047] In some alternative implementations, the water delivery assembly further includes:

[0048] A sealing frame is connected to the bottom of the sealing cover and is located on the rear wall of the inner liner of the box. A sealing cavity is formed between the sealing frame, the sealing cover, and the rear wall of the inner liner of the box.

[0049] The funnel is placed on the sealing frame and is located inside the sealing cavity.

[0050] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by cooperating with the sealing frame, the sealing cover, and the rear wall of the inner liner, a completely sealed cavity is formed, in which the funnel is placed.

[0051] In some alternative embodiments, the bottom wall of the water storage component is provided with a slot, and the inner wall of the package is provided with a stop block;

[0052] When the water storage component is moved to the installation position, the stop block engages with the slot.

[0053] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the cooperation between the slot and the stop block constitutes a simple mechanical positioning mechanism. When the user pushes in the water storage component, once the stop block is engaged in the slot, there will be a clear clicking sensation or sound, clearly indicating that the water storage component has been installed in place.

[0054] The refrigerator provided in this application includes a cabinet with an inner liner having a cooling compartment; at least two crisper drawers arranged side-by-side along the width of the cabinet, the crisper drawers being pulled out relative to the cooling compartment along the depth of the cabinet; and a water supply assembly located between the at least two crisper drawers along the width of the cabinet, the water supply assembly including: a water storage component; and a wrapping component disposed in the inner liner, the wrapping component being configured to surround the periphery of the water storage component so that the water storage component can be pulled out relative to the wrapping component.

[0055] By placing the water delivery unit between two crisper drawers, the internal space of the refrigerator is utilized. Furthermore, by placing a wrapping around the water storage unit, a relatively sealed containment space is provided, effectively isolating the water storage unit from contamination by other items in the refrigerator compartment. This significantly improves the cleanliness of the water delivery unit, thereby enhancing the quality of the ice. Attached Figure Description

[0056] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0057] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 3 A partial explosion diagram of the inner liner of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the water supply component and the crisper drawer in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0061] Figure 5 An exploded view of the assembly of the water storage component and the package in a refrigerator, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0062] Figure 6 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator's food storage drawer provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator's food preservation drawer from a second perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0064] Figure 8 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0065] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator from a second perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0066] Figure 10 This is a third-view structural schematic diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 11 An exploded view of a water storage component in a refrigerator, provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0068] Figure 12 An exploded view of a water storage component in a refrigerator, provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0069] Figure 13 This is a partial explosion diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0070] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0071] 100 - Refrigerator;

[0072] 110 - Box body; 111 - Inner liner of the box;

[0073] 120-Gate Body;

[0074] 130 - Food storage drawer; 131 - First drawer; 1311 - First sliding component; 132 - Second drawer; 1321 - Second sliding component;

[0075] 140 - Water delivery assembly; 141 - Water storage component; 1411 - Water tank body; 1412 - Water tank cover; 1413 - Slot; 142 - Package; 1421 - Third sliding component; 1422 - Fourth sliding component; 1423 - Stop block; 143 - Water supply pipe; 1431 - First water pipe; 1432 - Second water pipe; 144 - Funnel; 145 - Sealing cover; 146 - Sealing frame;

[0076] 150 - Refrigerated lid. Detailed Implementation

[0077] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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 some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. All other obtained embodiments are within the scope of protection of this application. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0081] Currently, with the rapid development of smart home appliance technology, automatic ice-making refrigerators are gradually becoming the mainstream choice for homes and commercial spaces due to their convenience and efficiency. In home kitchens, users' demands for the ice-making function of refrigerators are increasing, especially regarding the cleanliness of ice cubes, ice-making efficiency, and equipment stability. As the core functional area of ​​the refrigerator, the internal spatial layout of the refrigerator compartment directly affects the operation of the ice-making system.

[0082] Existing technologies present numerous challenges in the design of water supply systems for cold storage rooms. The open design of water supply systems can easily lead to foreign objects such as dust and food scraps entering the pipes, contaminating the quality of ice.

[0083] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the refrigerator provided in this application utilizes the internal space of the refrigerator by placing the water delivery component between two crisper drawers. In addition, by setting a wrapping component around the water storage component, a relatively sealed storage space is provided for the water storage component, which effectively isolates the water storage component from contamination by other items in the refrigerator compartment, significantly improves the cleanliness of the water delivery component, and thus improves the quality of the ice.

[0084] The contents of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can have a clearer and more detailed understanding of the contents of this application.

[0085] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a partial explosion diagram of the inner liner of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of the water delivery component and the crisper drawer in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 An exploded view of the assembly of the water storage component and the package component in a refrigerator, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0086] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this application embodiment provides a refrigerator 100, including:

[0087] The cabinet 110 has an inner liner 111, and the inner liner 111 has a refrigeration compartment;

[0088] At least two refrigerated drawers 130 are arranged side by side along the width of the cabinet 110, and the refrigerated drawers 130 are pulled out relative to the refrigeration compartment along the depth of the cabinet 110.

[0089] A water delivery assembly 140, located along the width of the cabinet 110, is situated between at least two food storage drawers 130. The water delivery assembly 140 includes:

[0090] Water storage component 141;

[0091] Package 142 is disposed in the inner liner 111 of the box, and package 142 is configured to surround the periphery of water storage 141 so that water storage 141 can be pulled out relative to package 142.

[0092] With the above-described configuration, namely the refrigerator 100 of this application embodiment, by placing the water delivery component 140 between the two crisper drawers 130, the internal space of the refrigerator 100 is utilized. In addition, by providing a wrapping component 142 around the water storage component 141, a relatively sealed storage space is provided for the water storage component 141, effectively isolating the water storage component 141 from contamination by other items in the refrigerator compartment, significantly improving the cleanliness of the water delivery component 140, and thus improving the quality of the ice.

[0093] It should be noted that the following provides a detailed explanation of each structure.

[0094] [Box 110]

[0095] The refrigerator 100 of this application embodiment may include a cabinet 110 and a door 120. The cabinet 110 may be configured with a refrigeration compartment. The refrigeration compartment has an opening for storing food and other items. There may be one or more refrigeration compartments. When there are multiple refrigeration compartments, the multiple refrigeration compartments may be divided into a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, or a variable temperature compartment, etc.

[0096] For example, the refrigerator body 110 may include an outer shell and an inner liner 111, the outer shell defining the external boundary of the refrigerator 100. The inner liner 111 may be disposed inside the outer shell and connected to the outer shell. The inner liner 111 may be recessed inward to form a cooling compartment. An insulation layer may be filled between the outer shell and the inner liner 111, the insulation layer insulating the cooling compartment, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the refrigerator 100.

[0097] The box 110 adopts a hollow cuboid structure. It is understood that in other embodiments, the box 110 may also adopt a hollow shell structure of other shapes.

[0098] It should be noted that X represents the depth direction of the box 110, Y represents the width direction of the box 110, and Z represents the height direction of the box 110.

[0099] It should be noted that the refrigerator 100 also includes a refrigeration component, which is used to provide cooling for the interior of the refrigerator 100 in order to maintain a low temperature environment in each refrigeration compartment.

[0100] In some embodiments, the refrigeration assembly includes a compressor, condenser, evaporator, throttling device, etc. The specific structure and connection relationships of the refrigeration assembly can be found in related art, and will not be repeated here. The evaporator provides different amounts of cooling capacity to different types of storage spaces, resulting in different temperatures within these spaces. For example, the temperature inside a refrigerator compartment is generally between 2°C and 10°C, preferably between 4°C and 7°C. The temperature range inside a freezer compartment is generally between -22°C and -14°C.

[0101] Different types of items have different optimal storage temperatures, and consequently, different suitable storage spaces. For example, fruits and vegetables are best stored in the refrigerator or crisper drawer, while meat is best stored in the freezer.

[0102] [Gate 120]

[0103] It should be noted that the door 120 can be connected to the cabinet 110 to open or close the refrigeration compartment.

[0104] A door 120 is disposed on the front surface of the enclosure 110 to enclose the refrigeration compartment. The door 120 is configured to open and close the refrigeration compartment, meaning it can open and close the front opening of the enclosure 110. Doors 120 can be correspondingly assigned to refrigeration compartments; that is, each refrigeration compartment can have one or more doors 120. The number of refrigeration compartments and doors 120, as well as the function of the refrigeration compartments, can be selected based on specific circumstances. One door 120 can be assigned to the same refrigeration compartment. Alternatively, two doors 120 can be assigned to the same refrigeration compartment.

[0105] In some possible implementations of this application, the door 120 can be rotatably connected to the housing 110 about the height direction Z of the housing 110. The door 120 can be pulled or pushed to rotate relative to the housing 110, thereby opening or closing the refrigeration compartment.

[0106] In some embodiments, the door 120 is a rotating door structure. The door 120 is rotatably disposed on the front side of the housing 110, and in this case, the door 120 can be used as a general door structure, such as a refrigerator door, a variable temperature door, etc.

[0107] Specifically, the door 120 and the cabinet 110 can be connected by a hinge so that the door 120 of the refrigerator 100 can rotate around the axis of the hinge, thereby opening and closing the door 120 and opening and closing the corresponding refrigeration compartment.

[0108] In some embodiments, the door 120 can also be a sliding door structure. The door 120 is slidably disposed on the front side of the cabinet 110, and in this case, the door 120 can be used as a drawer door. Specifically, guide rails (not shown in the figure) are respectively provided on the left and right inner side walls of the cabinet liner, and the door 120 is connected to the guide rails on both sides, thereby realizing the sliding function of the door 120 and realizing the opening and closing of the refrigeration compartment by extending and retracting the guide rails.

[0109] [Water delivery assembly 140]

[0110] It should be noted that the refrigerator 100 also includes at least two crisper drawers 130, which are pull-out and located within the refrigeration compartment. Specifically, the crisper drawers 130 are pull-out and are used to store food for easy access and storage by the user.

[0111] It should be noted that the refrigerator 100 also includes a water supply assembly 140, the purpose of which is to supply water to the ice maker. The water supply assembly 140 is located between two adjacent crisper drawers 130.

[0112] By placing the water delivery assembly 140 between the two crisper drawers 130 along its width, the internal space of the refrigerator 100 is fully utilized, and the overall layout is optimized. This layout avoids creating a separate compartment for the water delivery assembly 140, making the overall structure of the refrigerator 100 more compact and helping to increase the effective storage volume within the same external dimensions.

[0113] The package 142 surrounds the water storage unit 141, providing a relatively sealed containment space for the water storage unit 141. This structure can effectively isolate the water storage unit 141 from contamination by other items in the cold storage room (such as food, condensate, and foreign objects), significantly improving the cleanliness of the water delivery assembly 140.

[0114] The water storage component 141 is designed to be pulled out relative to the cover 142, allowing users to easily remove the water storage component 141 (such as a water tray) from inside the refrigerator 100 for adding water, cleaning, or maintenance. This drawer-style design greatly enhances the user experience and solves the problem of traditional fixed water trays being difficult to clean.

[0115] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 further includes a refrigerator cover 150, which is disposed on the inner liner 111 and covers the water supply assembly 140 and the fresh food drawer 130.

[0116] In some embodiments, the refrigerated cover 150 is detachably installed on the inner liner 111 for easy maintenance and disassembly.

[0117] It should be noted that the food storage drawer 130 can be detachably installed in the refrigeration room. In some embodiments, the detachable method can be, for example, snap-on installation or bolt installation, etc., which will not be limited here.

[0118] Figure 6 This is a first-view structural diagram of the refrigerator's food storage drawer provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator's food preservation drawer from a second perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0119] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in some alternative embodiments, at least two food storage drawers 130 include:

[0120] The first drawer 131 has a first storage temperature;

[0121] The second drawer 132 has a second storage temperature, and the second storage temperature is higher than the first storage temperature;

[0122] The package 142 has a through hole on the side facing the second drawer 132.

[0123] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by utilizing the preservation drawer 130 with different temperature zones and the through-hole design, an ideal temperature environment is created, which not only accelerates the cooling speed of the water in the water box, but also avoids the problem of freezing caused by excessively low temperature.

[0124] Specifically, by placing the water delivery component 140 between two fresh-keeping drawers 130 with different storage temperatures and opening a through hole in the package 142, the temperature of the environment in which the water box is located can be precisely controlled, which not only ensures the cooling effect of the water but also effectively prevents the water in the water box from freezing.

[0125] In some embodiments, there are multiple through holes, which are spaced apart on the package 142 along the pull-out direction of the food storage drawer 130.

[0126] By installing a water supply assembly 140 between the first drawer 131 (low temperature) and the second drawer 132 (higher temperature), and by intentionally creating a through-hole on the side facing the higher-temperature second drawer 132, the temperature difference between the drawers is utilized. Heat from the higher-temperature side of the second drawer 132 is appropriately transferred to the water storage compartment 141 through the through-hole, creating a dynamically balanced temperature field. This ensures that the water temperature inside the water storage compartment 141 can be quickly cooled to a suitable temperature for ice making, while preventing it from dropping below the freezing point due to over-cooling, thus avoiding the water tank freezing malfunction.

[0127] By preventing freezing, the water supply line 143 was kept unobstructed, ensuring a stable water supply to the ice maker. At the same time, a water supply within an optimal temperature range that is cold but not freezing contributes to a more stable ice-making process and helps improve ice quality.

[0128] Furthermore, it should be noted that the two crisper drawers 130 have different storage temperatures. The first drawer 131 has a lower primary storage temperature, suitable for foods requiring lower temperature preservation.

[0129] In some embodiments, the first drawer 131 may be a separately ventilated ice-cooled drawer.

[0130] The second drawer 132 has a higher secondary storage temperature, suitable for foods that require higher temperature preservation.

[0131] In some embodiments, the first drawer 131 may be a refrigerator drawer.

[0132] Figure 8 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 10 This is a third-view structural schematic diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0133] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in some alternative embodiments, the first drawer 131 has:

[0134] The first sliding member 1311 is located on the side facing the package 142;

[0135] The second drawer 132 has:

[0136] The second sliding member 1321 is provided on the side facing the package 142;

[0137] Package 142 has:

[0138] The third slider 1421 faces the first slider 1311, and the third slider 1421 slides on the first slider 1311;

[0139] The fourth slider 1422 faces the second slider 1321, and the fourth slider 1422 slides on the second slider 1321.

[0140] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the package 142 is directly connected to the drawers on both sides through sliding parts, so that the water delivery component 140 and the two fresh food drawers 130 are integrated into a unified and structurally stable functional module, which simplifies the installation process and improves the production and assembly efficiency.

[0141] The package 142 is supported and pulled together by the third slider 1421 and the first slider 1311 on the first drawer 131, and the fourth slider 1422 and the second slider 1321 on the second drawer 132, forming a sturdy overall frame. This effectively avoids the shaking or structural loosening that may occur when a single drawer or water delivery component 140 is pulled out, thus improving the product's durability and premium feel.

[0142] Specialized sliding components (such as slide rails and grooves) ensure that the drawer and water storage unit 141 are smooth and stable during the pulling process.

[0143] Figure 11 This is a first-view exploded view of the water storage component in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 12 This is a second-view exploded view of the water storage component in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 13 This is a partial explosion diagram of the water delivery assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0144] like Figures 3 to 13 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the water storage component 141 is a water tank, and the water storage component 141 includes:

[0145] The water tank body 1411 is designed to be pulled out relative to the package 142, and the water tank body 1411 has an opening;

[0146] Water box cover 1412, covering the opening.

[0147] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: In addition to the external protection provided by the package 142, the water tank cover 1412 provides a second line of sealing for the water tank body 1411. It can directly prevent foreign objects such as dust, bacteria, and food residue from falling into the drinking water from above, greatly improving the cleanliness of the delivered water.

[0148] Furthermore, the cover can effectively slow down the evaporation of water in the water tank, preventing abnormal increases in humidity inside the refrigerator. It can also prevent water from absorbing odors in the refrigerator compartment, ensuring the taste and quality of drinking water.

[0149] In some embodiments, the water tank body 1411 can be pulled out relative to the package 142 along the depth direction of the housing 110. The water tank body 1411 has an opening, and the water tank cover 1412 covers the opening to prevent contaminants from entering.

[0150] In some embodiments, the water tank cover 1412 can be installed on the water tank body 1411 by snap-fit ​​or bolt installation, without further restrictions.

[0151] In some embodiments, a water inlet is provided on the water tank cover 1412 to facilitate water filling by the user.

[0152] In some embodiments, the water tank body 1411 can be a transparent structural component, and a capacity scale line is provided on the side of the water tank body 1411 to facilitate the user's observation of the water volume.

[0153] In some alternative embodiments, the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0154] Ice maker;

[0155] The water delivery assembly 140 also includes:

[0156] Water supply pipe 143 is used to connect the ice maker and the water box body 1411.

[0157] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By connecting the water tank to the ice maker through the water supply pipe 143, an automatic water supply path is constructed. Users only need to add water to the water tank periodically to achieve continuous automatic operation of the ice maker, eliminating the hassle of manually supplying water to the ice maker and greatly improving convenience and automation.

[0158] In some embodiments, multiple refrigeration compartments may be divided into refrigerator compartments, freezer compartments, or variable temperature compartments, and arranged sequentially along the height direction of the housing 110.

[0159] In this embodiment, the water supply assembly 140 and the fresh-keeping drawer 130 are located in the refrigerator compartment, the ice maker is located in the freezer compartment, one end of the water supply pipe 143 is located inside the water box body 1411, and the other end of the water supply pipe 143 is located inside the ice maker.

[0160] In some embodiments, the water supply line 143 may be located at the bottom of the water tank body 1411.

[0161] In other embodiments, the water supply line 143 may be connected to the side or top of the water box body 1411, and the water delivery assembly 140 may also include a water pump, which is located inside the water box body 1411 and is used to pump water from the water box body 1411 into the water supply line 143.

[0162] In some alternative embodiments, the water delivery assembly 140 further includes:

[0163] Funnel 144 is located inside the box liner 111;

[0164] Water supply pipeline 143 also includes:

[0165] The first water pipe 1431 connects the water box body 1411 and the funnel 144;

[0166] The second water pipe 1432 connects the ice maker and the funnel 144.

[0167] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: Introducing a funnel 144 as a centralized water supply interface divides the water supply path from the water box into two sections (first water pipe 1431 and second water pipe 1432). This design ensures that the pulling and moving of the water box will not affect the fixed pipeline connected to the ice maker, simplifies the pipeline layout, and improves the modularity and maintainability of the system.

[0168] In some embodiments, the funnel 144 may be snapped or bolted to the inner liner 111 of the box.

[0169] In some alternative embodiments, the water delivery assembly 140 further includes:

[0170] The sealing cover 145 is located on the rear side of the package 142 along the depth direction of the box 110 and surrounds the outer periphery of the first water pipe 1431.

[0171] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: Based on the wrapping component 142 and the water box cover 1412, the sealing cover 145 provides a crucial third seal for the first water pipe 1431 located at the rear. The rear wall of the refrigerator 100 is usually an area where the flow of condensate and cold air is relatively complex. The sealing cover 145 completely wraps this water pipe, isolating it from the internal environment of the refrigerator compartment.

[0172] This design effectively prevents condensate, mold, or foreign objects from contacting the water pipes, completely solving the problem of contamination and condensation caused by exposure in the critical path of the first water pipe 1431. It is a key improvement to enhance the cleanliness of the water supply and the reliability of the system.

[0173] In some embodiments, considering the installation space and ease of installation of the first water pipe 1431, the first water pipe 1431 connecting the water box body 1411 is located at the top of the water box body 1411. This means that in the height direction of the box body 110, a certain amount of space is required to assemble the first water pipe 1431 for future assembly. In the depth direction of the box body 110, the package 142 has an installation part on the rear side. After the first water pipe 1431 is installed, it is sealed by the sealing cover 145.

[0174] In some alternative embodiments, the diameter of the first water pipe 1431 near the funnel 144 is larger than the diameter of the first water pipe 1431 near the water box body 1411.

[0175] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the variable diameter design increases the pipe diameter near the funnel 144, which can effectively reduce water flow resistance and facilitate water to flow more smoothly and faster to the ice maker under the action of gravity, thereby improving water delivery efficiency.

[0176] In some embodiments, since the funnel 144 is located on the side near the first drawer 131 where the temperature is lower, the diameter of the first water pipe 1431 near the funnel 144 is larger than the diameter of the first water pipe 1431 near the water box body 1411. This can improve water delivery efficiency and increase the flow rate of the flowing water near the first drawer 131, thus avoiding the problem of freezing due to prolonged residence time in the first drawer 131.

[0177] In some embodiments, the diameter of the first water pipe 1431 near the funnel 144 is 1 mm larger than the diameter of the first water pipe 1431 near the water box body 1411.

[0178] In some embodiments, the diameter of the first water pipe 1431 gradually increases as the water box body 1411 moves toward the funnel 144.

[0179] In some alternative embodiments, the water delivery assembly 140 further includes:

[0180] A sealing frame 146 is connected to the bottom of the sealing cover 145. The sealing frame 146 is located on the rear wall of the inner liner 111. A sealing cavity is formed between the sealing frame 146, the sealing cover 145, and the rear wall of the inner liner 111.

[0181] The funnel 144 is disposed on the sealing frame 146 and is located inside the sealing cavity.

[0182] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by cooperating with the sealing frame 146, the sealing cover 145, and the rear wall of the inner liner 111, a completely sealed cavity is formed, in which the funnel 144 is placed.

[0183] Thus, the entire water supply path, from the water tank cover 1412 → package 142 → sealing cover 145 → sealing cavity, achieves comprehensive sealing protection. The funnel 144 and its interface, the most vulnerable part, are protected, ultimately ensuring the cleanliness of the entire process from the water source to the ice maker.

[0184] In some embodiments, along the height direction of the housing 110, a sealing cover 145 and a sealing frame 146 are arranged in sequence, wherein the sealing cover 145 can cover at least a portion of the outer periphery of the sealing frame 146.

[0185] In some alternative embodiments, the bottom wall of the water storage component 141 is provided with a slot 1413, and the inner wall of the wrapping component 142 is provided with a stop block 1423.

[0186] When the water storage component 141 is moved to the installation position, the stop block 1423 is engaged in the slot 1413.

[0187] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the cooperation between the slot 1413 and the stop block 1423 constitutes a simple mechanical positioning mechanism. When the user pushes in the water storage component 141, once the stop block 1423 is engaged in the slot 1413, there will be a clear clicking sensation or sound, clearly indicating that the water storage component 141 has been installed in place.

[0188] In addition, this structure can effectively prevent the water storage component 141 from accidentally sliding out due to the movement or slight vibration of the refrigerator 100, ensuring that it is always in the correct working position when closed, and is tightly connected to the interface of the water supply pipe 143 to prevent water leakage, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the product.

[0189] The refrigerator provided in this application includes a cabinet with an inner liner having a cooling compartment; at least two crisper drawers arranged side-by-side along the width of the cabinet, the crisper drawers being pulled out relative to the cooling compartment along the depth of the cabinet; and a water supply assembly located between the at least two crisper drawers along the width of the cabinet, the water supply assembly including: a water storage component; and a wrapping component disposed in the inner liner, the wrapping component being configured to surround the periphery of the water storage component so that the water storage component can be pulled out relative to the wrapping component.

[0190] By placing the water delivery unit between two crisper drawers, the internal space of the refrigerator is utilized. Furthermore, by placing a wrapping around the water storage unit, a relatively sealed containment space is provided, effectively isolating the water storage unit from contamination by other items in the refrigerator compartment. This significantly improves the cleanliness of the water delivery unit, thereby enhancing the quality of the ice.

[0191] 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.

[0192] 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.

[0193] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator (100), characterized in that, include: The box body (110) has an inner liner (111) and the inner liner (111) has a refrigeration compartment; At least two food storage drawers (130) are arranged side by side along the width direction of the cabinet (110), and the food storage drawers (130) are pulled out relative to the refrigeration compartment along the depth direction of the cabinet (110). A water delivery assembly (140), located along the width of the housing (110), is situated between at least two of the food storage drawers (130), and the water delivery assembly (140) comprises: Water storage component (141); Package (142) is disposed in the inner liner (111) of the box, and the package (142) is configured to surround the periphery of the water storage (141) so that the water storage (141) can be pulled out relative to the package (142).

2. The refrigerator (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of the aforementioned food storage drawers (130) include: The first drawer (131) has a first storage temperature; The second drawer (132) has a second storage temperature, and the second storage temperature is higher than the first storage temperature; The package (142) has a through hole on the side facing the second drawer (132).

3. The refrigerator (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first drawer (131) has: A first sliding member (1311) is provided on the side facing the package (142); The second drawer (132) has: The second slider (1321) is provided on the side facing the package (142); The package (142) has: The third slider (1421) faces the first slider (1311), and the third slider (1421) slides on the first slider (1311); The fourth slider (1422) faces the second slider (1321) and slides on the second slider (1321).

4. The refrigerator (100) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The water storage component (141) is a water box, and the water storage component (141) includes: The water tank body (1411) is designed to be pulled out relative to the package (142), and the water tank body (1411) has an opening; A water tank cover (1412) is provided over the opening.

5. The refrigerator (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The refrigerator (100) also includes: Ice maker; The water delivery assembly (140) also includes: A water supply pipe (143) is used to connect the ice maker to the water box body (1411).

6. The refrigerator (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water delivery assembly (140) also includes: A funnel (144) is provided in the inner liner (111) of the box. The water supply pipeline (143) also includes: The first water pipe (1431) connects the water box body (1411) and the funnel (144). The second water pipe (1432) connects the ice maker to the funnel (144).

7. The refrigerator (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water delivery assembly (140) also includes: A sealing cover (145) is provided on the rear side of the package (142) along the depth direction of the box (110) and surrounds the outer periphery of the first water pipe (1431).

8. The refrigerator (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diameter of the first water pipe (1431) near the funnel (144) is larger than the diameter of the first water pipe (1431) near the water box body (1411).

9. The refrigerator (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water delivery assembly (140) also includes: A sealing frame (146) is connected to the bottom of the sealing cover (145). The sealing frame (146) is located on the rear wall of the inner liner (111). A sealing cavity is formed between the sealing frame (146), the sealing cover (145), and the rear wall of the inner liner (111). The funnel (144) is disposed on the sealing frame (146) and the funnel (144) is located inside the sealing cavity.

10. The refrigerator (100) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the water storage component (141) is provided with a slot (1413), and the inner wall of the package (142) is provided with a stop block (1423). When the water storage component (141) is moved to the installation position, the stop block (1423) is engaged in the slot (1413).

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