Display assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

A display assembly and a refrigerator. The display assembly comprises: a display panel, which is used for displaying content, wherein the display panel is partitioned to form a plurality of display areas, and at least two display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses. According to the display assembly and the refrigerator, a display panel is configured to form a plurality of display areas in a partitioned manner, and at least two display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses, such that the display assembly has a partitioned, multi-color and layered appearance effect, the appearance grade is improved, and thus a more intuitive visual and tactile experience can be provided for a user. The inventive concept is the concavity and convexity structure of the display with the bracket that matches the said structure, this provides enhanced independence of display areas. The display assembly has the benefit of strengthening the individuality of each display area 211, by providing stability solves the problem of looseness and detachment between the display and the device it's mounted to. It also gives the display assembly 200 a zoned, multicolor and layered visual effect, improving the aesthetic quality and providing users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

Description

Display components and refrigerators Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration and freezing devices, and in particular to a display assembly and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the most common display method for refrigerators is to design all touch and display content on a single display panel, which has the problem of a monotonous appearance. For refrigerators with an increasing number of functions, the simple arrangement and stacking of icons can no longer meet the user experience requirements. Some refrigerators also use display panels that are assembled from multiple different components to achieve differentiated display content. However, this assembly method to achieve partitioned display of different functions increases product complexity, thereby creating quality risks and problems such as loose assembly and easy debonding.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a display assembly that can provide users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0005] A further object of the present invention is to reduce the number of assembly components of a display panel.

[0006] In particular, the present invention provides a display assembly comprising:

[0007] A display panel is used to display content; wherein

[0008] The display panel is divided into multiple display areas, and

[0009] At least two display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses.

[0010] Optionally, the display panel is configured such that two adjacent display areas display different functional contents and have different colors and different surface thicknesses.

[0011] Optionally, the display panel is integrally formed using an in-mold injection molding process.

[0012] Optionally, the display component further includes:

[0013] A fixing bracket, disposed behind the display panel; and

[0014] The touch film is sandwiched between the fixing bracket and the display panel.

[0015] Optionally, the display panel has a uniform wall thickness, and the different surface thicknesses of different display areas are achieved by changing the front and rear concave and convex surfaces;

[0016] The fixing bracket has the same front and back concave and convex changes as the display panel.

[0017] Optionally, there are multiple touch films, and they correspond one-to-one to the multiple display areas.

[0018] Optionally, the display panel is provided with first hooks extending rearwards at upper and lower portions thereof respectively;

[0019] A slot is provided on the fixing bracket at a position corresponding to the first hook, and a clamping protrusion is formed on the rear side surface of the fixing bracket at the slot, and the first hook passes through the slot and is fixed to the clamping protrusion.

[0020] Optionally, the display assembly further comprises: a circuit board, which is arranged behind the fixing bracket;

[0021] The upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket respectively extend backward to form a second hook, and the circuit board is clamped between the second hooks at the upper and lower ends; and / or inside;

[0022] The display panel is also provided with a plurality of fixing posts extending backward, a notch is formed on the fixing bracket at the position corresponding to the fixing post, and a fixing hole is formed on the circuit board at the position corresponding to the fixing post. The fixing holes, notches and fixing posts are passed through the fixing parts to fix the circuit board and the display panel.

[0023] Optionally, the display assembly further includes: a back cover configured to be engaged and fixed with the display panel, and to define together with the display panel a space for accommodating the touch film, the fixing bracket, and the circuit board.

[0024] The present invention also provides a refrigerator having the aforementioned display assembly.

[0025] The display assembly and refrigerator of the present invention form multiple display areas by arranging the display panel into partitions, and at least two display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses, so that the display assembly has a partitioned, multi-color and layered appearance effect, which improves the appearance grade and can provide users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0026] Furthermore, the display panel of the display assembly of the present invention is integrally formed using an in-mold injection process, so that a single component can achieve the appearance of a multi-component assembly, reducing assembly parts and improving the level of product refinement.

[0027] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator having a display assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .

[0031] FIG. 3 is another schematic perspective structural diagram of the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .

[0032] FIG. 4 is a partial enlarged cross-sectional schematic diagram of the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 along line AA in FIG. 1 .

[0033] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .

[0034] FIG. 6 is another exploded view of the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .

[0035] FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a touch film and a fixing bracket of the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .

[0036] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a display panel and a fixing bracket of the display assembly shown in FIG1 .

[0037] FIG. 9 is a reference diagram illustrating an exemplary usage state of the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator 100 having a display assembly 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the display assembly 200 shown in FIG1 . FIG3 is another schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the display assembly 200 shown in FIG1 . FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a partially enlarged cross-section of the display assembly 200 shown in FIG1 along line AA in FIG1 . FIG5 is a schematic diagram of an exploded and decomposed view of the display assembly 200 shown in FIG1 . FIG6 is another schematic diagram of an exploded and decomposed view of the display assembly 200 shown in FIG1 . FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the touch film 203 and the fixing bracket 202 of the display assembly 200 shown in FIG1 . FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the display panel 201 and the fixing bracket 202 of the display assembly 200 shown in FIG1 .

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, an embodiment of the present invention provides a display assembly 200, comprising: a display panel 201 for displaying content; wherein the display panel 201 is partitioned to form a plurality of display areas 211, with at least two display areas 211 having different colors and different surface thicknesses. By arranging the display panel 201 into partitions to form the plurality of display areas 211, with at least two display areas 211 having different colors and different surface thicknesses, the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention has a partitioned, multi-colored, and layered appearance, enhancing its appearance and providing users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0040] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a refrigerator 100 having the aforementioned display assembly 200. The display assembly 200 is typically mounted on the door of the refrigerator 100. The refrigerator 100 of the embodiment of the present invention is a storage device including a refrigeration system, generally comprising a housing, a door, and a compression refrigeration system. The housing is composed of an outer shell, an inner liner, and an insulation layer between the outer shell and the inner liner. The inner liner of the housing defines at least one storage compartment. There are typically multiple storage compartments, such as a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, and a variable temperature compartment. The specific number and function of the storage compartments can be configured based on pre-determined requirements. The refrigerator compartment can maintain a temperature of 2 to 9°C, or 4 to 7°C; the freezer compartment can maintain a temperature of -22 to -14°C, or -20 to -16°C. The freezer compartment can be located below the refrigerator compartment, and the variable temperature compartment can be located between the freezer and refrigerator compartments. The variable temperature compartment can be adjusted to suit food storage needs or used as a fresh food storage compartment. As shown in Figure 1 , a pivoting door 101 is located at the front of the upper refrigeration compartment, and pull-out storage devices 102 and 103 are located below the refrigeration compartment. A display assembly 200 is located on the pivoting door 101.

[0041] In some embodiments, in the display component 200 of the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 201 is configured as follows: two adjacent display areas 211 display different functional contents and have different colors and different surface thicknesses. By using two adjacent display areas 211 to display different functional contents of the refrigerator 100 and having different colors and surface thicknesses, the independence of each display area 211 is further enhanced, and the partitioned, multi-colored and layered appearance of the display panel 201 can be further guaranteed, thereby giving the user a more intuitive operating experience. The display area 211, which is usually located in the middle part, has a lighter color and displays the main functional contents of the refrigerator 100. Figure 9 is a reference example diagram of a usage state of the display component 200 shown in Figure 1. It can be clearly seen from Figure 9 that by partitioning, multi-coloring and layering the display panel 201, the display component 200 has an appearance interface that is more visually better and easier to identify and operate.

[0042] In some embodiments, in the display assembly 200 of the present invention, the display panel 201 is integrally formed using an in-mold injection molding process. By integrally forming the display panel 201 using an in-mold injection molding process, a single component can achieve the appearance of a multi-component assembly, reducing the number of components to be assembled and improving the product's refinement.

[0043] The display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a fixing bracket 202 and a touch film 203. The fixing bracket 202 is disposed behind the display panel 201. The touch film 203 is sandwiched between the fixing bracket 202 and the display panel 201.

[0044] In some embodiments, in the display assembly 200 of an embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 201 has a uniform wall thickness, and the surface thickness differences of different display areas 211 are achieved by front-to-back convex variations; the fixed bracket 202 has the same front-to-back convex variations as the display panel 201. As shown in Figure 4, the display panel 201 has a uniform front-to-back wall thickness, and adjacent display areas 211 protrude forward to different degrees, resulting in adjacent display areas 211 having different surface thicknesses. By configuring the display panel 201 to have a uniform wall thickness, and achieving the surface thickness differences of different display areas 211 only by front-to-back convex variations, and matching the convex variations of different areas of the fixed bracket 202 with the display panel 201, touch sensitivity can be maintained while simplifying the components.

[0045] In some embodiments, the display assembly 200 of the present invention includes multiple touch films 203, each corresponding one-to-one to the multiple display areas 211. By arranging the touch films 203 in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple display areas 211, each touch film 203 can be tightly adhered to its corresponding display area 211 and the corresponding area of ​​the fixed bracket 202, further ensuring touch sensitivity. As shown in Figures 2, 5, and 7, the display panel 201 has four display areas 211. Correspondingly, the fixed bracket 202 has four areas for the touch films 203, resulting in four touch films 203.

[0046] In some embodiments of the display assembly 200 of the present invention, the display panel 201 has first hooks 212 extending rearward from its upper and lower portions, respectively. A latch 221 is formed on the fixing bracket 202 at a position corresponding to the first hook 212. A latching protrusion 222 is formed on the rear side of the fixing bracket 202 at the latch 221. The first hook 212 passes through the latch 221 and is secured to the latching protrusion 222. Passing the first hook 212 through the latch 221 and securing it to the latching protrusion 222 ensures a secure fixation between the display panel 201 and the fixing bracket 202, and facilitates assembly. As shown in Figures 5, 6, and 8, the display panel 201 has two first hooks 212 formed on its upper and lower portions, respectively. The fixing bracket 202 has four corresponding latches 221 formed therein. Each latch 221 has a latching protrusion 222 formed therein. The hook portion of the upper first hook 212 bends downward, while the hook portion of the lower first hook 212 bends upward. The latching protrusion 222 on the upper latch 221 is formed below the latch 221, while the latching protrusion 222 on the lower latch 221 is formed above the latch 221. Furthermore, a plurality of positioning posts 213 are formed extending rearward from the display panel 201. Positioning holes 223 are formed on the fixing bracket 202 at positions corresponding to the positioning posts 213, and the positioning posts 213 are inserted into the positioning holes 223. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , two positioning posts 213 are formed extending backward from the middle portion of the display panel 201 , and two positioning holes 223 are correspondingly formed on the fixing bracket 202 .

[0047] In some embodiments, the display assembly 200 of the present invention further includes a circuit board 204 disposed behind the fixing bracket 202. Second hooks 224 extend rearward from the upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket 202, respectively, and the circuit board 204 is sandwiched between the upper and lower second hooks 224. A plurality of fixing posts 214 also extend rearward from the display panel 201. Notches 225 are formed on the fixing bracket 202 at positions corresponding to the fixing posts 214, and fixing holes 241 are formed on the circuit board 204 at positions corresponding to the fixing posts 214. Fixing members penetrate the fixing holes 241, notches 225, and fixing posts 214 to secure the circuit board 204 to the display panel 201. By sandwiching the circuit board 204 between the upper and lower second hooks 224 and using fixing members (not shown) to penetrate the fixing holes 241, notches 225, and fixing posts 214 to secure the circuit board 204 to the display panel 201, the circuit board 204 is securely mounted within the display assembly 200. As shown in Figures 5, 6 and 8, the upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket 202 extend backward to form two second hooks 224, wherein the hook portion of the upper second hook 224 is bent downward, and the hook portion of the lower second hook 224 is bent upward, so that the circuit board 204 is clamped between the upper and lower second hooks 224; the display panel 201 also extends backward at its upper and lower parts to form two fixing columns 214, correspondingly, the fixing bracket 202 is formed with notches 225 at its upper and lower ends, and four fixing holes 241 are formed on the circuit board 204.

[0048] In some embodiments, the display assembly 200 of the present invention further includes a back cover 205 configured to engage and securely engage the display panel 201, and together with the display panel 201, define a space for accommodating the touch film 203, the fixing bracket 202, and the circuit board 204. As shown in Figures 6 and 8, a plurality of retaining rings 215 are formed around the perimeter of the display panel 201, and a plurality of protrusions 251 are formed around the perimeter of the back cover 205 corresponding to the retaining rings 215. The retaining rings 215 at corresponding positions secure the back cover 205 to the display panel 201.

[0049] As shown in FIG8 , the display panel 201 further includes a mounting slot for mounting a human presence sensor 206 below the central display area 211. The human presence sensor 206 within the display assembly 200 can sense the proximity of a human body, thereby enabling control of the display assembly 200 based on the proximity signal, such as by turning the display on or off or displaying content.

[0050] The display component 200 and the refrigerator 100 of the embodiment of the present invention form multiple display areas 211 by arranging the display panel 201 into partitions, and at least two display areas 211 have different colors and different surface thicknesses, so that the display component 200 has a partitioned, multi-color and layered appearance effect, which improves the appearance grade and can provide users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0051] Furthermore, the display panel 201 of the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention is integrally formed using an in-mold injection molding process, so that a single component can achieve the appearance effect of a multi-component assembly combination, reducing assembly parts and improving the level of product refinement.

[0052] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention may be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A display assembly comprising: A display panel for displaying content; in The display panel is divided into multiple display areas, and At least two of the display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses.

2. The display assembly according to claim 1, wherein The display panel is configured such that two adjacent display areas display different functional contents and have different colors and different surface thicknesses.

3. The display assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel is integrally formed by adopting an in-mold injection molding process.

4. The display assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A fixing bracket, arranged behind the display panel; and The touch film is sandwiched between the fixing bracket and the display panel.

5. The display assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The display panel has a uniform wall thickness, and the different surface thicknesses of different display areas are achieved by changing the front and rear concave and convex; The fixing bracket has the same front-to-back concave-convex variation as the display panel.

6. The display assembly according to claim 4, wherein: There are multiple touch films, and they correspond one-to-one to the multiple display areas.

7. The display assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The display panel has first hooks extending rearwards at the upper and lower parts thereof; A bayonet is provided on the fixing bracket at a position corresponding to the first hook, and a clamping protrusion is formed on the rear side surface of the fixing bracket at the bayonet, and the first hook passes through the bayonet and is fixed to the clamping protrusion.

8. The display assembly of claim 4, further comprising: A circuit board is arranged behind the fixing bracket; in The upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket respectively extend backward to form second hooks, and the circuit board is clamped between the second hooks at the upper and lower ends; and / or The display panel is also provided with a plurality of fixing posts extending backward, the fixing bracket is provided with notches at positions corresponding to the fixing posts, and the circuit board is provided with fixing holes at positions corresponding to the fixing posts. Fixing parts are used to penetrate the fixing holes, the notches and the fixing posts to fix the circuit board and the display panel.

9. The display assembly of claim 8, further comprising: The back cover is configured to be engaged and fixed with the display panel, and together with the display panel defines a space for accommodating the touch film, the fixing bracket, and the circuit board.

10. A refrigerator comprising the display assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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