A refrigerator drawer and a refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator drawer and refrigerator, relate to refrigeration equipment technical field, drawer body, a refrigerator drawer includes: drawer body, two baffle and one group or two group ball device, two baffles are located in the both sides of refrigerator drawer, and are apart from the setting with drawer body, one or two group ball device is located on the both side walls of drawer body, and is respectively abuts on two baffles, and / or, one group ball device is located on two baffles, and is respectively abuts on the both side walls of drawer body, the refrigerator drawer of the utility model, through setting ball device on the both side walls of drawer body, or setting ball device on the baffle, or setting ball device on the both side walls of baffle and drawer body. Thus, ball device can abut on the side wall of drawer body or baffle, so that refrigerator drawer can be supported in left and right directions by ball device when drawing, and does not shake in the drawing process, and user experience is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a refrigerator drawer and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] For refrigerators currently on the market, both the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment have crisper drawers and freezer drawers. Due to the cabinet structure and cost, most drawers simply come into direct contact with the inner liner, with only higher-end refrigerators having structures such as guide rails.

[0003] However, most drawers wobble from side to side when pulled out, affecting the user experience.

[0004] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a refrigerator drawer and refrigerator that do not wobble from side to side, thus improving the user experience and solving the problem that drawers wobble from side to side, which affects the user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical means:

[0007] A first aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator drawer, comprising:

[0008] Drawer body;

[0009] Two partitions are provided on both sides of the refrigerator drawer and are spaced apart from the drawer body;

[0010] One or two sets of ball bearing devices, one set of the ball bearing devices is disposed on the two side walls of the drawer body and respectively abuts against the two partitions;

[0011] And / or, a set of the ball bearing devices is disposed on the two partitions, respectively abutting against the two side walls of the drawer body.

[0012] Optionally, a set of ball bearing devices is provided on both the drawer body and the partition, with two ball bearing devices in each set, and they are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer.

[0013] Optionally, the ball bearing device on the drawer body and the ball bearing device on the partition are arranged alternately vertically; or, the ball bearing device on the drawer body and the ball bearing device on the partition are on the same horizontal axis.

[0014] Optionally, in the direction of the refrigerator drawer's pull-out, the ball bearing device on the drawer body is located on the inner side, and the ball bearing device on the partition is located on the outer side.

[0015] Optionally, mounting holes are provided on both side walls of the drawer body, the ball bearing device passes through the mounting holes and is interference-fitted with the mounting holes; assembly holes are provided on the partition, the ball bearing device passes through the assembly holes and is interference-fitted with the assembly holes.

[0016] Optionally, each ball-rolling device includes a ball shell and a ball, the ball being rotatably disposed within the ball shell; the ball shell has an opening through which the ball protrudes, so that the ball contacts the drawer body or the partition.

[0017] Optionally, the diameter of the opening in the spherical shell is less than half the diameter of the spherical shell.

[0018] Optionally, the ball rolling device further includes an arc-shaped tray disposed between the ball shell and the ball.

[0019] Optionally, the ball rolling device further includes a storage chamber and a spring, the storage chamber being disposed on the ball shell; the spring being disposed inside the storage chamber, one end of which is connected to the bottom wall of the storage chamber, and the other end of which is connected to the arc-shaped tray.

[0020] A second aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator comprising: any of the refrigerator drawers described above.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0022] This refrigerator drawer utilizes a ball bearing device installed on either the side walls of the drawer body, the shelf, or both. This allows the ball bearing device to abut against the side walls or shelf of the drawer body, providing lateral support to the drawer during operation and preventing wobbling, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator drawer in some embodiments of the present invention, when pulled out to its limit position.

[0025] Figure 2 The diagram shows a structural schematic of a partition and a ball-rolling device disposed on the partition according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the ball rolling device according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0028] 10-Drawer body; 11-Side wall; 20-Ball mechanism; 21-Spherical shell; 22-Ball; 23-Spring; 24-Curved tray; 25-Storage compartment; 30-Divider. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other. The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-3 The first aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator drawer for installation in a refrigerator. When a user needs to retrieve an item from the refrigerator drawer, the drawer is pulled outwards. After the user has completed the retrieval, the refrigerator drawer is pushed back inwards to its original position. It is understood that the refrigerator drawer is pulled out in the same direction as the refrigerator's front-to-back movement.

[0032] The refrigerator drawer includes: a drawer body 10, two partitions 30, and one or two sets of ball bearing devices 20. The two partitions 30 are located on both sides of the refrigerator drawer and are spaced apart from the drawer body 10. One set of ball bearing devices 20 is located on the two side walls 11 of the drawer body 10 and abuts against the two partitions 30 respectively. And / or, one set of ball bearing devices 20 is located on the two partitions 30 and abuts against the two side walls 11 of the drawer body 10 respectively.

[0033] It is understandable that the ball bearing device 20 may be installed only on the two side walls 11 of the drawer body 10, or only on the partition 30. Alternatively, the ball bearing device 20 may be installed on both the two side walls 11 of the partition 30 and on the drawer body 10.

[0034] The refrigerator drawer of this invention features a ball bearing device 20 installed on the side walls 11 of the drawer body 10, or on the partition 30, or on both the partition 30 and the side walls 11 of the drawer body 10. In this way, the ball bearing device 20 abuts against the side walls 11 or partition 30 of the drawer body 10, providing lateral support to the refrigerator drawer during operation and preventing wobbling, thus improving the user experience.

[0035] Understandably, the low friction between the ball bearing device 20 and the drawer body 10 or partition 30 results in smoother and more stable drawer operation, further enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the refrigerator drawer in this embodiment does not use guide rails, significantly simplifying the structure and reducing operating costs.

[0036] The drawer body 10 has an opening only at the top and an internally connected storage cavity for storing items, such as vegetables, fruits, or beverages. The side walls 11 are used to install the ball bearing device 20, which can be fixed to both sides of the refrigerator liner using techniques such as adhesive bonding, welding, or screw fixing.

[0037] In one specific embodiment, a set of ball bearing devices 20 is provided on both the drawer body 10 and the partition 30. Each set of ball bearing devices 20 consists of two devices, which are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions of the refrigerator drawer.

[0038] In this embodiment, a ball bearing device 20 is provided on each of the two side walls 11 of the drawer body 10, and a ball bearing device 20 is provided on each partition 30. The two ball bearing devices 20 on the drawer body 10 are arranged in the left-right direction, and the two ball bearing devices 20 on the partition 30 are also arranged in the left-right direction. In this way, it is ensured that when the refrigerator drawer is pulled out, both the left and right sides of the drawer body 10 are abutted by the ball bearing devices 20, and the sliding of the refrigerator drawer is stable and reliable.

[0039] It is understood that each set of ball bearing devices 20 can have four, and all four ball bearing devices 20 are disposed on the side wall 11 of the drawer body 10. Alternatively, all four ball bearing devices 20 may be disposed on two partitions, and are not limited to the specific limitations of this embodiment.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the ball bearing device 20 on the drawer body 10 and the ball bearing device 20 on the partition 30 are arranged alternately vertically.

[0041] Understandably, when both the drawer body 10 and the shelf 30 are equipped with ball bearing devices 20, the ball bearing devices 20 on the drawer body 10 and the shelf 30 are not collinear in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, when the drawer is pulled out to a certain extent, in the vertical direction, the ball bearing device 20 of the drawer body 10 is positioned above the ball bearing device 22 of the shelf 30. This avoids interference between multiple ball bearing devices 20, ensuring that the refrigerator drawer can be fully opened during the pulling process.

[0042] In one specific embodiment, in the direction of drawer pull-out, the ball bearing device 20 on the drawer body 10 is located on the inner side, and the ball bearing device 20 on the partition 30 is located on the outer side.

[0043] It should be noted that the drawer is pulled out in the same direction as the refrigerator's front and back. The outer side of the drawer is closer to the refrigerator door, while the inner side is further away from the refrigerator door. Understandably, when the drawer is not pulled out, the two ball bearing devices 20 on the same side of the shelf 30 and the drawer body 10 are at their furthest distance. As the refrigerator drawer is pulled out, the distance between the two ball bearing devices 20 gradually decreases until they are finally aligned vertically.

[0044] Optionally, to prevent the drawer body 10 from being completely pulled out of the refrigerator, a protrusion (not shown) is provided on the partition 30, located at the end of the movement path of the ball bearing device 20 of the drawer body 10. In this way, the protrusion can restrict the ball bearing device 20 from continuing to slide outwards when the refrigerator drawer is fully open, preventing the refrigerator drawer from sliding out of the refrigerator and improving safety.

[0045] In other embodiments, the ball bearing device 20 on the drawer body 10 and the ball bearing device 20 on the partition 30 are on the same horizontal axis. Thus, when the refrigerator drawer is pulled out, there will be interference between the ball bearing device 20 on the drawer body 10 and the ball bearing device 20 on the partition 30, thereby achieving a limiting effect.

[0046] With the ball bearing device 20 on the drawer body 10 located on the inside and the ball bearing device 20 on the shelf 30 located on the outside, the drawer experiences more even localized force, making the relative movement between the drawer body 10 and the shelf 30 stable and reliable. Furthermore, when the refrigerator drawer is fully pulled out, the ball bearing device 20 remains inside the refrigerator, not exposed to the user's view, maintaining a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0047] In one specific embodiment, mounting holes (not shown) are provided on the two side walls 11 of the drawer body 10, and the ball bearing device 20 passes through the mounting holes and is interference-fitted with the mounting holes; the partition 30 is provided with assembly holes (not shown), and the ball bearing device 20 passes through the assembly holes and is interference-fitted with the assembly holes.

[0048] The ball bearing device 20 is partially located within the gap between the side wall 11 of the drawer body 10 and the partition 30, and partially located outside the gap. Specifically, part of the ball bearing device 20 of the drawer body 10 is located inside the drawer body 10, and another part is located within the gap between the drawer body 10 and the partition 30. Part of the ball bearing device 20 on the side wall 11 is located on the side of the partition 30 away from the drawer body 10, and another part is located within the gap between the partition 30 and the drawer body 10.

[0049] A ball bearing assembly 20 is fixedly mounted on the side wall 11 of the drawer body 10. The diameter of the ball bearing assembly 20 is configured to be slightly larger than the diameter of the mounting hole, so that the ball bearing assembly 20 and the side wall 11 of the drawer body 10 are interference-fitted. A ball bearing assembly 20 is also fixedly mounted on a partition 30, and its diameter is configured to be slightly larger than the mounting hole, so that the ball bearing assembly 20 and the drawer body 10 are interference-fitted.

[0050] It is understandable that the ball bearing device 20 on both the drawer body 10 and the shelf 30 is only partially located in the gap between the drawer body 10 and the shelf 30. This reduces the space occupied by the ball bearing device 20 inside the refrigerator, and the drawer body 10 can be made wider in the width direction to improve the space utilization of the refrigerator.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, each ball-rolling device 20 includes a ball shell 21 and a ball 22, with the ball 22 rotatably disposed inside the ball shell 21; the ball shell 21 is provided with an opening through which the ball 22 protrudes, so that the ball 22 contacts the drawer body 10 or the partition 30.

[0052] The spherical shell 21 has a cavity with an opening, and the rolling ball 22 is confined inside the spherical shell 21.

[0053] The ball 22 contacts the drawer body 10 or the partition 30 to create rolling friction between the drawer body 10 and the ball 22. The frictional resistance of the rolling friction is small, so that the movement between the drawer body 10 and the partition 30 is smoother and more stable, resulting in a better user experience.

[0054] It should be noted that the ball shell 21 is fixed to the side wall 11 or partition 30 of the drawer body 10 and does not rotate with the ball 22. The ball 22, however, will roll adaptively according to the pulling of the refrigerator drawer. Furthermore, the ball 22 can rotate 360° within the ball shell 21, which not only adapts to the rotation of the drawer in the pushing and pulling direction but also allows it to move up and down to overcome the gravity-limited problem when some drawers are pulled out.

[0055] In one specific embodiment, the diameter of the opening of the spherical shell 21 is less than half the diameter of the spherical shell 21.

[0056] In this way, the ball 22 is always locked inside the ball shell 21, and the ball 22 will not fall out of the ball shell 21 during the drawer pulling process, so the ball device 20 works stably and reliably.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, the ball rolling device 20 further includes an arc-shaped tray 24, which is disposed between the ball shell 21 and the ball 22.

[0058] The curved tray 24 is curved in a direction and with an arc that is generally consistent with the spherical shell 21. The curved tray 24 is movably disposed relative to the rolling ball 22, with the ball abutting against the curved tray 24. In this way, the curved tray 24 can provide support for the ball, thereby reducing friction between the spherical shell 21 and the ball.

[0059] In one specific embodiment, the ball rolling device 20 further includes a storage chamber 25 and a spring 23. The storage chamber 25 is disposed on the ball shell 21; the spring 23 is disposed inside the storage chamber 25, with one end connected to the bottom wall of the storage chamber 25 and the other end connected to the arc-shaped tray 24.

[0060] Storage compartment 25 is used to load spring 23, which provides elastic support to ball 22. When the drawer comes into contact with partition 30 or box lining, the compression of spring 23 can keep ball 22 in close contact with the contact surface and allow it to roll, generating relatively small frictional force while ensuring that the drawer does not wobble.

[0061] The refrigerator's casing may experience dimensional changes due to foaming, resulting in gaps between the refrigerator drawers and the casing, causing wobbling. A spring 23 continuously provides thrust to the ball 22, ensuring that the ball 22 remains in contact with the contact surface. This method is versatile, flexible, and reliable.

[0062] When the draft angle of the refrigerator liner changes, or when there are slight dimensional changes in the liner during the foaming process of the refrigerator, the spring 23 will change the position of the ball 22 by stretching and contracting, so that the ball 22 can always maintain close contact with the partition 30 or the liner, so that the drawer can maintain a stable and wobbly effect.

[0063] A second aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator comprising: a refrigerator drawer according to any of the above embodiments. The refrigerator drawer is fixed to the inner liner side wall 11 of the refrigerator body and can be pulled out and reset from the refrigerator.

[0064] The refrigerator of this invention, employing a refrigerator drawer according to any of the above embodiments, features a ball bearing device 20 installed on the side walls 11 of the drawer body 10, or on the partition 30, or on both the partition 30 and the side walls 11 of the drawer body 10. In this way, the ball bearing device 20 abuts against the side walls 11 or partition 30 of the drawer body 10, providing lateral support to the refrigerator drawer during extraction and preventing wobbling. This improves the user experience, enhances the refrigerator's interactive performance, and strengthens the user's overall experience.

[0065] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom still fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator drawer, characterized in that, include: Drawer body; Two partitions are provided on both sides of the refrigerator drawer and are spaced apart from the drawer body; One or two sets of ball bearing devices, one set of the ball bearing devices is disposed on the two side walls of the drawer body and respectively abuts against the two partitions; And / or, a set of the ball bearing devices is disposed on the two partitions, respectively abutting against the two side walls of the drawer body.

2. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the drawer body and the partition are provided with a set of ball bearing devices, each set of which consists of two balls bearing devices, which are arranged at intervals along the left and right sides of the refrigerator drawer.

3. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ball bearing device on the drawer body and the ball bearing device on the partition are arranged alternately in vertical positions; Alternatively, the ball bearing device on the drawer body and the ball bearing device on the partition are on the same horizontal axis.

4. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the direction of the refrigerator drawer's pull-out, the ball bearing device on the drawer body is located on the inner side, and the ball bearing device on the partition is located on the outer side.

5. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 4, characterized in that, Mounting holes are provided on both sides of the drawer body, and the ball bearing device passes through the mounting holes and is interference-fitted with the mounting holes; the partition is provided with assembly holes, and the ball bearing device passes through the assembly holes and is interference-fitted with the assembly holes.

6. The refrigerator drawer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Each ball-rolling device includes a shell and a ball, with the ball rotatably disposed within the shell. The shell has an opening through which the ball protrudes, allowing the ball to contact the drawer body or the partition.

7. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diameter of the opening in the spherical shell is less than half the diameter of the spherical shell.

8. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ball rolling device also includes an arc-shaped tray, which is disposed between the ball shell and the ball.

9. The refrigerator drawer according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ball rolling device also includes a storage chamber and a spring. The storage chamber is located on the ball shell. The spring is located inside the storage chamber, with one end connected to the bottom wall of the storage chamber and the other end connected to the arc-shaped tray.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The refrigerator drawer according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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