Refrigerator with built-in shelf

By designing adjustable shelves in the refrigerator that connect to the freezer and refrigerator compartments, the problems of traditional refrigerators taking up a lot of kitchen space and having a fixed layout are solved. This allows for flexible adjustments and efficient use of space, enhancing the aesthetics and practicality of the kitchen.

WO2025214062A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-10-16YING JINHUA
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/CN2025/082266
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-04-12
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2025-10-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional refrigerator designs take up a lot of kitchen space, and their fixed layout cannot be flexibly adjusted, affecting aesthetics and space utilization efficiency.

Method used

Design a refrigerator with embedded shelves, the shelves being connected to the freezer and refrigerator sections, the frame including curved cutouts, adjustable shelf volume achieved through rack and pinion structure, and equipped with a power strip; the open design increases kitchen countertop space.

Benefits of technology

It allows for the placement of other appliances inside the refrigerator, increases kitchen countertop space, and improves both space utilization efficiency and aesthetics.

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Abstract

Provided is a refrigerator with a built-in shelf, which relates to the technical field of refrigerators. The refrigerator comprises a freezing portion (1), a refrigerating portion (2) and a spacer portion (3) configured for placement of articles, wherein the spacer portion (3) is connected to the freezing portion (1) and / or the refrigerating portion (2), respectively.
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Description

Refrigerator with built-in shelves TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerator, more specifically, relate to a refrigerator with built-in shelves. BACKGROUND

[0002] A refrigerator is an electrical appliance used for storing and refrigerating food, beverages, and other items. It works by using refrigeration technology to lower the internal temperature, thereby extending the shelf life of food. A refrigerator typically consists of a sealed compartment, a refrigeration system, and a controller. The refrigeration system includes components such as a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and an expansion valve. When the temperature inside the refrigerator rises, the controller activates the compressor, which compresses, cools, and directs the refrigerant to the condenser, releasing heat. Then, the refrigerant passes through the evaporator, absorbing heat from the inside of the refrigerator, causing its temperature to drop. Finally, the refrigerant passes through the expansion valve to reduce pressure and re-enters the compressor, completing the refrigeration cycle. Refrigerators usually have multiple storage compartments, such as a refrigeration chamber, a freezer chamber, and a vegetable and fruit chamber, for storing different types of food. The refrigeration chamber maintains a temperature of 0-5 degrees Celsius, suitable for storing perishable foods such as dairy products, vegetables, and fruits. The freezer chamber maintains a temperature below -18 degrees Celsius, suitable for freezing meats, fish, cooked foods, and ice cream.

[0003] The refrigerator design in related technology is usually the upper layer as a refrigeration chamber and the lower layer as a freezer chamber. In a household environment, in addition to the refrigerator, other kitchen appliances such as microwaves often need to find another space to place them. The inventor believes that this not only occupies valuable kitchen space, but also may cause the kitchen layout to appear messy, affecting the overall aesthetics. At the same time, there is a great limitation in use, and users cannot flexibly adjust according to actual needs. In addition, the internal space layout of the traditional refrigerator is fixed, and the space cannot be effectively utilized to place other electrical appliances, thereby limiting the overall utilization efficiency of the kitchen space. Based on the above problems, we provide a refrigerator with built-in shelves.

[0004] The above information disclosed in the background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of the utility model, therefore, it may include prior art known by those skilled in the art. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] In order to solve the problems raised in the background technology, the utility model provides a refrigerator with built-in shelves.

[0006] The refrigerator with built-in shelves provided by the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] The refrigerator embedded with shelves comprises a freezing part, a refrigerating part and a shelf part for placing articles; the shelf part is connected with the freezing part and / or the refrigerating part respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the shelf part comprises a shelf body, and arc-shaped cutouts are formed in the side surface of the shelf body.

[0009] Preferably, the shelf body comprises a first support and a second support, a plurality of movable rods are slidingly inserted into the top of the first support, the second support is fixedly assembled at the top end of each movable rod, a rack plate is fixedly connected to the middle of each movable rod, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inside of the first support, a pinion is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating shaft relative to the position of the rack plate, and the pinion is engaged with the rack plate.

[0010] Preferably, a rotating disc is fixedly connected to the side end of the rotating shaft, and the rotating disc is arranged outside the first support, two limiting rods are slidingly inserted into the side surface of the rotating disc, and the side end of each limiting rod is fixedly connected with a vertical rod, a plurality of limiting grooves are formed in the side surface of the first support relative to the position of the limiting rods, the side end of the limiting rod can be inserted into the limiting groove, and the limiting groove is used for locking the rotating shaft, and each limiting groove is arranged in a ring shape.

[0011] Preferably, a shielding plate is slidingly connected to the bottom of the second support, and a recess is formed in the top of the first support, and the shielding plate can be inserted into the recess.

[0012] Preferably, the freezing part, the refrigerating part and the shelf part for placing articles are integrally formed.

[0013] In summary, the refrigerator embedded with shelves has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] By designing the shelf part, some electrical appliances can be placed in the shelf part, and the corresponding power strip can be arranged in the shelf part, the electrical appliances can be powered through the power strip, and the open design of the shelf part can increase the kitchen countertop, and the user can place some kitchen supplies in the shelf part.

[0015] The above summary is only for the purpose of the description and is not intended to limit in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present application will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of the refrigerator embedded with shelves according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Fig. 2 is another side structural schematic view of the refrigerator embedded with shelves according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a rack body in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Fig. 4 is another side structural schematic diagram of the rack body in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a rotating shaft and a movable rod in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Fig. 6 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of A in Fig. 4;

[0022] Fig. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a freezing part, a refrigerating part and a partition part in an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Mark explanation: 1, freezing part; 2, refrigerating part; 3, partition part; 30, rack body; 300, first support; 301, second support; 302, movable rod; 303, rack plate; 304, rotating shaft; 305, gear shaft; 306, rotating disc; 307, limiting rod; 308, limiting groove; 309, shielding plate; 310, groove; 31, arc-shaped notch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present application will be further described in detail below in combination with Figs. 1-7.

[0025] It should be noted that the drawings are schematic and not drawn to scale. For the sake of clarity and convenience in the drawings, the relative sizes and proportions of the parts shown in the drawings are exaggerated or reduced in size for illustration, and any size is only exemplary and not limiting. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for the same structures, elements or accessories appearing in two or more figures to represent similar features.

[0026] Embodiment one

[0027] The refrigerator with shelves embedded in an embodiment of the present application is disclosed. Referring to Figs. 1-2, a refrigerator with shelves embedded, comprising a freezing part 1 (freezing chamber of the refrigerator), a refrigerating part 2 (refrigerating chamber of the refrigerator) and a partition part 3 for placing articles; the partition part 3 is connected with the freezing part 1 and / or the refrigerating part 2 respectively.

[0028] Specifically, the partition part 3 can be assembled between the freezing part 1 and the refrigerating part 2, the partition part 3 can be assembled on the side of the freezing part 1, and the partition part 3 can also be assembled on the side of the refrigerating part 2.

[0029] Specifically, the partition part 3 comprises a frame body 30, and arc-shaped cutouts 31 are formed in the side surface of the frame body 30. Through the design of the partition part 3, some electrical appliances can be placed, and a corresponding power strip can be assembled in the partition part 3. The power strip can be powered. Meanwhile, the open design of the partition part 3 can increase the kitchen countertop. The user can place some kitchen supplies in the partition part 3.

[0030] Embodiment two

[0031] This embodiment is further optimized on the basis of the above-mentioned embodiments, and the same parts as the foregoing technical solutions will not be described here. As shown in FIGS. 3-6, in order to better achieve the utility model, the following setting mode is particularly adopted: in this embodiment, the frame body 30 comprises a first support 300 and a second support 301, a plurality of movable rods 302 are slidingly inserted into the top of the first support 300, the second support 301 is fixedly assembled at the top end of each movable rod 302, a rack plate 303 is fixedly connected to the middle of each movable rod 302, a rotating shaft 304 is rotatably connected to the inside of the first support 300, a pinion 305 is fixedly connected to the position of the middle of the rotating shaft 304 relative to the rack plate 303, and the pinion 305 is engaged with the rack plate 303. Considering the size of the kitchen space and the rational use of the kitchen space, the volume of the frame body 30 can be appropriately enlarged. By rotating the rotating shaft 304 by the operator, each pinion 305 is rotated, thereby each rack plate 303 drives the corresponding movable rod 302 to move. The movement of each movable rod 302 causes the second support 301 to move upwards, thereby achieving the effect of changing the volume of the frame body 30.

[0032] Specifically, the side end of the rotating shaft 304 is fixedly connected with a rotating disc 306, and the rotating disc 306 is arranged outside the first support 300. Two limiting rods 307 are slidingly inserted into the side surface of the rotating disc 306, and the side ends of the two limiting rods 307 are fixedly connected with vertical rods. A plurality of limiting grooves 308 are formed in the position of the side surface of the first support 300 relative to the limiting rods 307. The side ends of the limiting rods 307 can be inserted into the limiting grooves 308 and used to lock the rotating shaft 304. Each limiting groove 308 is arranged in a ring array. After the rotating shaft 304 is rotated, the limiting rods 307 are pushed so that the two limiting rods 307 are inserted into the corresponding limiting grooves 308. Thus, the limiting rods 307 can cooperate with the limiting grooves 308 to lock the rotating shaft 304, thereby ensuring the stability of the position adjustment of the second support 301, which is beneficial to the storage of the freezing part 1 or the refrigerating part 2.

[0033] Specifically, the bottom of the second support 301 is slidably connected with a shielding plate 309, the top of the first support 300 is provided with a groove 310, the shielding plate 309 can be inserted into the groove 310, the bottom end of the shielding plate 309 can also be pasted with a magnetic stripe, and the groove 310 is pasted with an iron sheet, so as to increase the stability of the shielding plate 309 assembly, after the position of the second support 301 is adjusted, an operator can pull down the shielding plate 309, so that the shielding plate 309 is inserted into the groove 310, and thus the dust and impurities outside can be reduced from entering the gap.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 7, the freezing part 1, the refrigerating part 2 and the layer part 3 for placing articles are integrally configured.

[0035] The standard parts used in the utility model can be purchased from the market, and the special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description and the drawings, and the specific connection mode of each part adopts the conventional means such as bolts, rivets and welding in the prior art, the machinery, parts and equipment adopt the conventional type in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection mode in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] In the description of the utility model, the terms "first", "second" are only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included one or more features. The meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more than two, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0037] In the utility model, unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixedly connected, can be detachably connected, or integrated; can be mechanically connected, or electrically connected; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the communication or interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature, which can be direct contact between the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature can be directly above or obliquely above the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature can be directly below or obliquely below the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0039] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, the skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present application and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0040] The present application discloses the drawings in the embodiment, only relates to the structure related to the embodiment of the present application, other structures can refer to the usual design, under the condition of no conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other.

[0041] Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator with a shelf, characterized in that: include: A freezing section (1), a refrigeration section (2), and a compartment section (3) for placing items; The interlayer portion (3) is connected to the freezing portion (1) and / or the refrigeration portion (2) respectively; The interlayer portion (3) comprises a frame (30), and arc-shaped cutouts (31) are provided on both sides of the frame (30); The frame (30) includes a first bracket (300) and a second bracket (301), a plurality of movable rods (302) are slidably inserted into the top of the first bracket (300), the second bracket (301) is fixedly assembled on the top of each movable rod (302), and a rack plate (303) is fixedly connected to the middle of each movable rod (302). The first bracket (300) is internally rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (304), and a gear shaft (305) is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating shaft (304) relative to the rack plate (303), and the gear shaft (305) is meshed with the rack plate (303).

2. The refrigerator with embedded shelves according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side end of the rotating shaft (304) is fixedly connected to a rotating disk (306), and the rotating disk (306) is arranged outside the first bracket (300). Two limiting rods (307) are slidably inserted into the side of the rotating disk (306), and the side ends of the two limiting rods (307) are fixedly connected to vertical bars at the same time. A plurality of limiting grooves (308) are opened on the side of the first bracket (300) relative to the position of the limiting rods (307). The side ends of the limiting rods (307) can be inserted into the limiting grooves (308) and are used to lock the rotating shaft (304). Each of the limiting grooves (308) is arranged in a ring array.

3. The refrigerator with embedded shelves according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the second bracket (301) is slidably connected to a shielding plate (309), and the top of the first bracket (300) is provided with a groove (310), and the shielding plate (309) can be inserted into the groove (310).

4. The refrigerator with embedded shelves according to claim 1, characterized in that: The freezing part (1), the refrigerating part (2) and the interlayer part (3) for placing items are of an integrated structure.

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