Refrigerator

Abstract

Provided in the present specification is a refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises a water tank, a connecting pipe, a pump and an embedded part; a first water outlet and a second water outlet are connected to the water tank, and the first water outlet is connected to a dispenser; the connecting pipe is connected to the second water outlet and a freezing chamber, the pump being installed on the connecting pipe; the water tank is provided with a water adding port capable of being opened; the embedded part is provided with a first water outlet mounting opening and a second water outlet mounting opening which are matched with the first water outlet and the second water outlet, the first water outlet mounting opening directly facing the dispenser; and the angle of the first water outlet is consistent with the angle of the second water outlet.

Description

refrigerator

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This disclosure claims priority to Chinese application No. 202311522914X, filed on November 15, 2023, the entire text of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0004] A dispenser is a device that allows users to access water without opening the refrigerator door. An ice maker is a device that makes and stores ice. As people's living standards and quality of life improve, more and more refrigerators are equipped with both dispensers and ice makers. These functions indicate the need to supply water to both dispensers and ice makers.

[0005] For refrigerators without an external water source, a water tank is usually set up to supply water to the ice maker and dispenser. Two water pumps or one water pump and one water valve are used to control the water supply to the dispenser and ice maker respectively. This is costly and inconvenient to install.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present application provides a refrigerator that can simultaneously supply water to an ice maker and a dispenser using only one pump and allows a water tank to be more conveniently connected to the ice maker and the dispenser at the same time.

[0008] Specifically, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: a refrigerator having a freezer compartment, a refrigeration compartment, a dispenser and a refrigerator, the refrigerator being arranged in the freezer compartment, the dispenser being mounted on the refrigerator and at least a portion of the dispenser being exposed on the outer surface of the refrigerator, the refrigerator comprising a water tank, a connecting pipe, a pump and embedded parts, wherein a first water spout and a second water spout are connected to the water tank, the first water spout is connected to the dispenser, the water tank has an openable water inlet; the connecting pipe connects the second water spout and the refrigerator; the pump is mounted on the connecting pipe; a first water spout mounting port and a second water spout mounting port are formed on the embedded part, the first water spout mounting port and the second water spout mounting port are respectively matched with the first water spout and the second water spout, the first water spout mounting port is directly opposite to the dispenser; the first water spout and the second water spout are at the same angle.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, the embedded part is arranged on the inner side of the refrigerator, and the embedded part has a protrusion protruding toward the outer side of the refrigerator, and a part of the connecting pipe is arranged in the protrusion.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, the protrusion has a first inclined portion, a second inclined portion and a connecting portion, one end of the first inclined portion and one end of the second inclined portion both extend toward the outside of the refrigerator, and the connecting portion connects one end of the first inclined portion and one end of the second inclined portion.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the first faucet mounting port is provided on the first inclined portion, a second faucet mounting portion is connected to the second inclined portion, and the second faucet mounting port is provided on the second faucet mounting portion.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present application, a connecting pipe installation groove for laying the connecting pipe is provided on the first inclined portion; a through hole is provided on the second inclined portion, and the connecting pipe extends from the through hole to the outside of the protruding portion.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, a baffle is connected to the embedded part, the baffle covers the protrusion, the baffle and the protrusion together form an accommodating space, and a portion of the connecting pipe and the second faucet mounting portion are both arranged in the accommodating space.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present application, the first faucet installation opening is a through hole, and the first faucet passes through the first faucet installation opening and extends toward the distributor.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator further includes: a foam body and a kettle protective tube, the foam body is arranged on the inner side of the refrigerator, the foam body wraps at least a portion of the dispenser and is connected to the refrigerator, and the foam body covers the edge of the embedded part; the kettle protective tube wraps at least a portion of the connecting pipe, and the kettle protective tube is embedded in the foam body.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present application, mounting hooks are respectively provided on both sides of the water tank, and the angles at which the mounting hooks are set are consistent with the angles at which the first water spout and the second water spout are set. A hook is provided on the refrigerator, and the hook is detachably connected to the mounting hook.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present application, the water tank includes: a tank body and a tank cover, the tank body and the tank cover are combined to form a water storage space, the first water nozzle and the second water nozzle are both connected to the water storage space, the water inlet is provided on the tank cover, and a blocking cover is detachably provided on the tank cover, and the blocking cover blocks the water inlet.

[0018] The present invention realizes the simultaneous connection of the water tank with the dispenser and the ice maker by arranging the first water nozzle and the second water nozzle at the same angle. By arranging the embedded parts to cooperate with the installation of the first water nozzle and the second water nozzle, the space inside the embedded parts facilitates the laying of pipelines and facilitates the user to disassemble and assemble the water tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG1 is a cross-sectional view of the entire refrigerator of the present invention.

[0020] FIG2 is a perspective view of the entire refrigerator of the present invention.

[0021] FIG3 is a perspective view of the embedded part of the present invention.

[0022] FIG4 is a perspective view of the embedded parts and the water tank of the present invention.

[0023] FIG5 is a perspective view of the embedded part and the baffle of the present invention.

[0024] FIG6 is a perspective view of a foam body of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0025] FIG7 is a side view of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of the accompanying numbers: 1. Distributor; 2. Water tank; 21. First faucet; 22. Second faucet; 23. Water filling port; 24. Mounting hook; 25. Box body; 26. Box cover; 261. Sealing cover; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Pump; 41. Water pump mounting bracket; 5. Embedded part; 51. First faucet mounting port; 52. Second faucet mounting port; 53. Protrusion; 531. First inclined portion; 5311. Connecting pipe mounting groove; 532. Second inclined portion; 5321. Through hole; 533. Connecting portion; 54. Second faucet mounting portion; 55. Baffle; 6. Foam; 7. Kettle protective tube; 8. Hook. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, identical numbers in different figures represent identical or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of devices consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0028] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this application should have the ordinary meaning understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terms "first," "second," and similar words used in this specification and claims do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are simply used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "a" or "an" and similar words do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one. The terms "plurality" or "several" mean two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "front," "rear," "lower," and / or "upper" and similar words are used for convenience only and are not limited to a single position or spatial orientation. The terms "include" or "comprising" and similar words mean that the elements or objects listed before "include" or "comprising" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms "connected" or "connected" and similar words are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "said," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] As shown in Figure 1, the refrigerator includes: a dispenser 1, a refrigerator, a water tank 2, a connecting pipe 3, a pump 4 and an embedded part 5. The refrigerator is arranged in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. The water tank 2 is connected to a first water nozzle 21 and a second water nozzle 22. The first water nozzle 21 and the second water nozzle 22 are both installed on the embedded part 5. The first water nozzle 21 is connected to the dispenser 1, and the second water nozzle 22 is connected to the refrigerator.

[0030] The first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 have the same angle, and the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 can be installed into the first water spout installation opening 51 and the second water spout installation opening 52 of the embedded component 5 at the same time, making assembly and disassembly more convenient.

[0031] The water tank 2 has an openable water inlet 23 for the user to add water to the water tank 2, and then supply water to the dispenser 1 and the refrigerator; the second water nozzle 22 is connected to the refrigerator through a connecting pipe 3, and a pump 4 is provided on the connecting pipe 3. The pump 4 is used to provide power to transport the water in the water tank 2 from the connecting pipe 3 to the refrigerator.

[0032] As shown in Figure 2, at least a portion of the dispenser 1 is exposed on the outer surface of the refrigerator, making it convenient for the user to take water without opening the refrigerator; preferably, the dispenser 1 is arranged on the refrigerator's refrigerator door; preferably, the dispenser 1 as a whole forms the refrigerator's refrigerator door.

[0033] 3 , a first faucet mounting opening 51 and a second faucet mounting opening 52 are formed on the embedded component 5 . The first faucet mounting opening 51 and the second faucet mounting opening 52 are matched with the first faucet 21 and the second faucet 22 , respectively.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 are structures that protrude in the direction away from the water tank 2. At this time, the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 cooperate with the first water spout mounting port 51 and the second water spout mounting port 52 in such a way that the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 are inserted into the interior of the first water spout mounting port 51 and the second water spout mounting port 52.

[0035] In another preferred embodiment, the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 are structures that are recessed in the direction close to the water tank 2. At this time, the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 cooperate with the first water spout mounting port 51 and the second water spout mounting port 52 in such a way that the first water spout mounting port 51 and the second water spout mounting port 52 are inserted into the interior of the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22.

[0036] The first faucet installation port 51 faces the distributor 1. The first faucet installation port 51 is a through hole. The first faucet 21 passes through the first faucet installation port 51 and extends toward the distributor 1. The first faucet 21 extends to the interior of the distributor 1, making it convenient for the user to use the first faucet 21 to take water.

[0037] As shown in Figures 3 and 4 , the lower end of embedded component 5 is connected to dispenser 1. Embedded component 5 is located inside the refrigerator and has a protrusion 53 that protrudes toward the outside of the refrigerator. A portion of connecting pipe 3 is arranged within protrusion 53. Here, the refrigerator is a box 25. The inside specifically refers to the sidewalls inside the refrigerator, while the outside refers to the sidewalls outside the refrigerator. Furthermore, "toward the inside of the refrigerator" refers to the direction from the outside of the refrigerator toward the inside, and "toward the outside of the refrigerator" refers to the direction from the inside of the refrigerator toward the outside.

[0038] Specifically, the protrusion 53 has a first inclined portion 531, a second inclined portion 532 and a connecting portion 533. In Figure 5, one end of the first inclined portion 531 located on the upper left side and one end of the second inclined portion 532 located on the lower left side both extend toward the outside of the refrigerator. The connecting portion 533 connects one end of the first inclined portion 531 and one end of the second inclined portion 532, and the other end of the first inclined portion 531 and the other end of the second inclined portion 532 are far away from each other relative to one end of the first inclined portion 531 and one end of the second inclined portion 532, thereby forming the protrusion 53.

[0039] The first faucet mounting port 51 is opened on the first inclined portion 531, and a second faucet mounting portion 54 is connected to the second inclined portion 532. The second faucet mounting port 52 is opened on the second faucet mounting portion 54; the setting angle of the second faucet mounting portion 54 is roughly consistent with the setting angle of the first inclined portion 531, so as to facilitate the setting of the first faucet mounting port 51 and the second faucet mounting port 52 at the same angle.

[0040] The first inclined portion 531 is provided with a connecting pipe installation groove 5311 for laying the connecting pipe 3. The connecting pipe 3 is installed in the connecting pipe installation groove 5311 for arranging the pipelines and preventing the pipelines from being messy and crisscrossed. The second inclined portion 532 is provided with a through hole 5321. The connecting pipe 3 extends from the through hole 5321 to the outside of the protrusion 53.

[0041] As shown in Figure 5, a baffle 55 is connected to the embedded part 5, and the baffle 55 covers the protrusion 53. The baffle 55 and the protrusion 53 together form an accommodating space, and a part of the connecting pipe 3 and the second water nozzle mounting part 54 are both arranged in the accommodating space; two recesses are formed on the baffle 55 facing the first water nozzle mounting port 51 and the second water nozzle mounting port 52 to avoid obstruction to the process of inserting the first water nozzle 21 and the second water nozzle 22 into the first water nozzle mounting port 51 and the second water nozzle mounting port 52 respectively.

[0042] As shown in Figure 6, a foam body 6 is provided on the inner side of the refrigerator. The foam body 6 wraps a part of the dispenser 1 located on the inner side of the refrigerator, and the foam body 6 covers the edge of the embedded part 5. In this way, the foam body 6 forms a partition between the inner and outer sides of the refrigerator, making it easier for the refrigerator to maintain a constant temperature; in a preferred embodiment, on the foam body 6 on the inner side of the refrigerator, only the connection between the embedded part 5 and the water tank 2 is exposed outside the foam body 6.

[0043] After extending out of the through hole 5321, the connecting pipe 3 radiates toward the rotating axis between the main body and the door of the refrigerator and extends along the rotating axis toward the refrigerator; the connecting pipe 3 is covered with a kettle protective tube 7 on the part of the protrusion 53 deep from the through hole 5321. The kettle protective tube 7 protects the connecting pipe 3 and is buried in the foam body 6.

[0044] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, mounting hooks 24 are respectively provided on both sides of the water tank 2. The angle at which the mounting hooks 24 are set is consistent with the angle at which the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 are set. A hook 8 is provided on the refrigerator, and the hook 8 is detachably connected to the mounting hook 24. The angle at which the mounting hook 24 is set is consistent with the angle at which the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 are set to facilitate the coordination between the mounting hook 24 and the hook 8 while the first water spout 21 and the second water spout 22 are installed. The mounting hook 24 is buckled onto the hook 8.

[0045] The water tank 2 includes: a box body 25 and a box cover 26. The box body 25 and the box cover 26 together form a water storage space. The first water nozzle 21 and the second water nozzle 22 are both connected to the water storage space. The water inlet 23 is provided on the box cover 26. A blocking cover 261 is detachably provided on the box cover 26 to block the water inlet 23.

[0046] The refrigerator further includes a water pump mounting bracket 41 , in which the water pump 4 is disposed.

[0047] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the present invention and practice of the invention claimed herein. This specification is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention that follow the general principles of this specification and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not claimed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present invention being indicated by the following claims.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this specification and is not intended to limit this specification. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included in the scope of protection of this specification.

[0049] The reference to any prior art in the specification is not and should not be taken as an admission or any form of suggestion that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in the application area or any other jurisdiction, or that the prior art could reasonably be understood and regarded as relevant by a person skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A refrigerator comprising a freezing chamber, a refrigerating chamber, a dispenser (1) and a refrigerator, wherein the refrigerator is arranged in the freezing chamber, the dispenser (1) is mounted on the refrigerator and at least a portion of the dispenser (1) is exposed on an outer surface of the refrigerator, wherein: include: A water tank (2), the water tank (2) being connected to a first water nozzle (21) and a second water nozzle (22), the first water nozzle (21) being connected to the dispenser (1), and the water tank (2) having an openable water inlet (23); A connecting pipe (3), wherein the connecting pipe (3) connects the second water nozzle (22) and the refrigerator; A pump (4), wherein the pump (4) is installed on the connecting pipe (3); An embedded component (5), wherein a first water nozzle installation opening (51) and a second water nozzle installation opening (52) are formed on the embedded component (5), wherein the first water nozzle installation opening (51) and the second water nozzle installation opening (52) are respectively matched with the first water nozzle (21) and the second water nozzle (22), and the first water nozzle installation opening (51) is directly opposite to the distributor (1); Wherein, the first water nozzle (21) and the second water nozzle (22) are at the same angle.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embedded part (5) is arranged on the inner side of the refrigerator, and the embedded part (5) has a protruding part (53) protruding toward the outer side of the refrigerator, and a part of the connecting pipe (3) is arranged in the protruding part (53).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protruding portion (53) comprises a first inclined portion (531), a second inclined portion (532) and a connecting portion (533), one end of the first inclined portion (531) and one end of the second inclined portion (532) both extend toward the outside of the refrigerator, and the connecting portion (533) connects one end of the first inclined portion (531) and one end of the second inclined portion (532).

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first faucet mounting opening (51) is provided on the first inclined portion (531), a second faucet mounting portion (54) is connected to the second inclined portion (532), and the second faucet mounting opening (52) is provided on the second faucet mounting portion (54).

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first inclined portion (531) is provided with a connection pipe installation groove (5311) for laying the connection pipe (3); the second inclined portion (532) is provided with a through hole (5321), and the connection pipe (3) extends from the through hole (5321) to the outside of the protruding portion (53).

6. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: A baffle (55) is connected to the embedded part (5), the baffle (55) covers the protruding portion (53), and the baffle (55) and the protruding portion (53) together form an accommodating space, and a portion of the connecting pipe (3) and the second faucet mounting portion (54) are both arranged in the accommodating space.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first faucet installation opening (51) is a through hole, and the first faucet (21) passes through the first faucet installation opening (51) and extends in the direction of the distributor (1).

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A foam body (6) and a kettle protective tube (7), wherein the foam body (6) is arranged on the inner side of the refrigerator, the foam body (6) wraps at least a part of the dispenser (1) and is connected to the refrigerator, and the foam body (6) covers the edge of the embedded part (5); the kettle protective tube (7) wraps at least a part of the connecting pipe (3), and the kettle protective tube (7) is embedded in the foam body (6).

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Mounting hooks (24) are also provided on both sides of the water tank (2), and the angle at which the mounting hooks (24) are set is consistent with the angle at which the first water nozzle (21) is set and the angle at which the second water nozzle (22) is set. A hook is provided on the refrigerator, and the hook is detachably connected to the mounting hook (24).

10. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (2) comprises: a tank body (25) and a tank cover (26); the tank body (25) and the tank cover (26) are combined to form a water storage space; the first water nozzle (21) and the second water nozzle (22) are both connected to the water storage space; the water inlet (23) is arranged on the tank cover (26); a blocking cover (261) is detachably provided on the tank cover (26); the blocking cover (261) blocks the water inlet (23).

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