Refrigerator

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of refrigeration devices, and relates to a refrigerator, comprising a refrigerator body, a door, a drawer, and a water box. The refrigerator body forms a housing on the outer side of the refrigerator, and the refrigerator body is internally provided with a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment spaced apart from the first storage compartment; the door is rotatably arranged at the front side of the refrigerator body, and the door is used for opening and closing the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment; the drawer is movably connected in the second storage compartment and can move along the opening direction of the second storage compartment; the drawer is internally provided with a plurality of storage portions spaced apart from each other; and the water box is arranged in the drawer, the water box is internally provided with a water storage cavity, and the water storage cavity is used for accommodating liquid water, wherein the water box is provided with an air-permeable hole for communicating the water storage cavity with the second storage compartment, so that the liquid water in the water storage cavity can be volatilized into the second storage compartment by means of the air-permeable hole, to maintain the humidity of the second storage compartment.

Description

refrigerator

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 2024214460387, filed on June 21, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0004] A refrigerator is a container that uses a refrigerant to create a low-temperature environment for storing food, and it is one of the indispensable household appliances. As people's living standards improve, the requirements for refrigerators are also increasing. They not only need to meet the basic function of food preservation, but also need to take into account various specific storage needs.

[0005] In related air-cooled refrigerators, the refrigerator typically includes a cabinet and a door located on the front side of the cabinet. The interior of the cabinet forms a storage compartment for storing various items. Currently, to meet users' needs for storing alcoholic beverages, some related refrigerator technologies have designed a dedicated storage compartment for alcohol.

[0006] However, the cold environment inside a refrigerator often causes moisture to condense on the evaporator, resulting in excessive dryness inside. Some alcoholic beverages, especially wines, have high individual value and require specific temperature and humidity conditions for storage, making them highly susceptible to environmental influences. A dry storage environment in a refrigerator with this technology can significantly impact the storage of wine, leading to a less than ideal taste after storage. Summary of the Invention

[0007] According to one aspect of this application, a refrigerator is provided, comprising: a cabinet, wherein a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment spaced apart from the first storage compartment are provided inside the cabinet; a door, rotatably disposed on the front side of the cabinet, the door being used to open and close the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment; a drawer, movably connected to the second storage compartment and movable along the opening direction of the second storage compartment; the drawer having a plurality of spaced-apart storage sections; a water box disposed inside the drawer, the water box having a water storage cavity for containing liquid water; wherein the water box has a vent hole communicating the water storage cavity with the second storage compartment, the liquid water in the water storage cavity evaporating into the second storage compartment through the vent hole.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the water box includes a box body and a box cover. The box body has a water storage cavity with a top opening, and the box cover is disposed at the opening of the water storage cavity to isolate the water storage cavity of the water box from the outside.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the box cover is provided with the vent hole, which connects the water storage chamber to the second storage chamber, so that the liquid moisture in the water storage chamber evaporates into the second storage chamber through the vent hole on the box cover.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, a support frame is also included, which is detachably connected to the drawer, and the storage portion is recessed on the top surface of the support frame.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the storage portion on the support frame extends along the moving direction of the drawer, and the height of the storage portion on the support frame toward the opening direction of the second storage compartment gradually decreases.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the drawer is provided with a partition that extends along the height of the drawer. The partition is spaced apart from the front sidewall of the drawer, and the space between the partition and the front sidewall of the drawer forms a first receiving position. The water box is detachably received in the first receiving position.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, opposing positioning ribs are respectively protruding on the two side walls inside the drawer; the positioning ribs are located on the back side of the partition; the two outer side walls of the support frame are respectively provided with positioning portions that match the shape of the positioning ribs; when the support frame is housed in the drawer, the positioning ribs are embedded in the positioning portions.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the positioning rib includes a first positioning rib and a second positioning rib. The first positioning rib extends along the height direction of the drawer, and the second positioning rib is located on the back side of the first positioning rib and extends along the moving direction of the drawer. The first positioning rib extends beyond the top surface of the second positioning rib in the height direction of the drawer.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the inner side wall of the second storage room is provided with a guide rail, which extends toward the opening of the second storage room; the outer side of the drawer is provided with a slider that matches the guide rail, the slider can be placed on the guide rail, and the slider can slide relative to the guide rail, so that the drawer can slide along the guide rail into or out of the second storage room.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the slider is further provided with a shock absorber. When the slider is placed on the guide rail, the shock absorber abuts against the guide rail to buffer the vibration transmitted from the box to the drawer.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the second storage room is provided with an air inlet and an air return outlet spaced apart from each other; the air inlet is used to communicate with the air supply duct inside the box so that cold air can enter the second storage room through the air inlet; the air return outlet is used to communicate with the air return duct inside the box so that the gas in the second storage room can flow out of the second storage room through the air return outlet.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the opening of the second storage room is provided with an independent door for opening and closing the second storage room independently.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the cabinet forms the outer shell of the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerator in this application.

[0021] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second storage compartment of the refrigerator in Figure 1 after the door is opened.

[0022] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the liner installed inside the box in Figure 2.

[0023] Figure 4 is an enlarged structural diagram of the second storage room in Figure 2.

[0024] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerator's drawers, support frame, and water tank installation.

[0025] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drawer, support frame, and water box from another angle in Figure 5.

[0026] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drawer and water box assembly.

[0027] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drawer in Figure 7.

[0028] Figure 9 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drawer in Figure 8 from another angle.

[0029] Figure 10 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support frame in Figure 6.

[0030] Figure 11 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water box in Figure 6.

[0031] Figure 12 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water box in Figure 11.

[0032] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 100, Refrigerator; 10, Cabinet body; 11, Second storage compartment; 12, Guide rail; 13, Air outlet; 14, Air return outlet; 15, First storage compartment; 16, Air outlet; 17, Air return outlet; 20, Cabinet door; 21, First cabinet door; 22, Second cabinet door; 30, Drawer; 31, Shelf; 311, First receiving position; 312, Second receiving position; 32, Positioning rib; 321, First positioning rib; 322, Second positioning rib; 33, Slider; 331, Shock absorber; 40, Water box; 41, Cabinet body; 411, Water storage cavity; 42, Cabinet lid; 43, Vent hole; 50, Support frame; 51, Storage section; 52, Positioning section; 60, Cabinet liner; 61, Air duct assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this application can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this application, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this application.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Currently, to meet users' storage needs for alcoholic beverages, some refrigerators are designed with dedicated wine storage compartments. However, the cold environment inside the refrigerator often causes moisture to condense on the evaporator, resulting in excessive dryness inside. Some alcoholic beverages, especially wines, have high individual value and require specific temperature and humidity control for storage, making them highly susceptible to environmental factors. The dry storage environment in these refrigerators significantly impacts the storage performance of wine, leading to a less than ideal taste after storage. Therefore, some embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator suitable for wine storage.

[0038] For ease of description, unless otherwise specified, the directions of up, down, left, right, front, and back in this article are based on the state of the refrigerator when it is in use. The refrigerator door is the front, the opposite direction is the back or back, the vertical direction is up and down, and the horizontal direction is left and right.

[0039] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the refrigerator in some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the refrigerator in Figure 1 with the door of the second storage compartment opened. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the refrigerator liner in Figure 2 installed inside the refrigerator body. Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the second storage compartment in Figure 2.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. Some embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator 100. The refrigerator 100 may include a cabinet 10, which may be configured as a hollow cuboid structure to form the outer shell of the refrigerator 100.

[0041] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, the housing 10 may also adopt a hollow shell structure of other shapes, such as a cube or a cylinder.

[0042] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3, the cabinet 10 may be provided with a first storage compartment 15, which can serve as an independent storage space for storing various items. The first storage compartment 15 can serve as a refrigerator, freezer, etc., to meet different storage needs such as refrigeration and freezing depending on the type of stored items.

[0043] In some embodiments, a plurality of first storage chambers 15 may be provided inside the housing 10, and the plurality of first storage chambers 15 may be arranged vertically or horizontally within the housing 10.

[0044] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, the shape of the interior space of the first storage room 15 may also be adjusted according to the shape of the box 10 or other usage requirements, and no restrictions are imposed here.

[0045] In some embodiments, each first storage compartment 15 may be equipped with an independent temperature control system, allowing users to set different temperatures according to the needs of the stored items. The first storage compartment 15 may be equipped with a humidity control device to ensure that stored items (such as vegetables, fruits, or medicines) maintain appropriate humidity. The first storage compartment 15 may have built-in sensors to monitor data such as temperature, humidity, and air quality in real time, and transmit this data wirelessly to the user's mobile device. The door of the first storage compartment 15 may be equipped with a touchscreen display, allowing users to set parameters such as temperature and humidity and view real-time data.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 2 and 4. In some embodiments, a second storage room 11 may be provided inside the housing 10. In some embodiments, the second storage room 11 is a wine storage room. The second storage room 11 can be used to store wines and other alcoholic beverages with high individual value.

[0047] The second storage room 11 can be separated from the first storage room 15 to form an independent storage space, so that the temperature and humidity in the second storage room 11 can be adjusted independently without affecting the items stored in the first storage room 15.

[0048] In some other embodiments, the refrigerator 10 may be provided with a plurality of second storage compartments 11, each of which may be spaced apart from each other, so that the refrigerator 100 may simultaneously store wines with different temperature and humidity requirements, such as red wine and white wine.

[0049] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, the internal space shape of the second storage room 11 may also be adjusted according to the shape of the box 10 or the shape and quantity of the wine to be stored, and no limitation is made here.

[0050] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 may further include a liner 60, which may be disposed inside the body 10, and the interior of the liner 60 may be configured to form a first storage compartment 15 or a second storage compartment 11.

[0051] In some embodiments, a plurality of inner boxes 60 may be provided inside the box body 10. The inner boxes 60 may be arranged vertically or horizontally, and each inner box 60 may be configured to form a first storage room 15 or a second storage room 11. It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, one inner box 60 may also be configured to form a plurality of first storage rooms 15 or a plurality of second storage rooms 11.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 may include a door 20, which is rotatably connected to the front side of the refrigerator body 10 for opening and closing the first storage compartment 15 and the second storage compartment 11.

[0053] In some embodiments, the cabinet 10 and the door 20 can be connected by a hinge. The door 20 of the refrigerator 100 can rotate about the axis of the hinge so that the door 20 of the refrigerator 100 can be rotated to open or close, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the first storage compartment 15 or the second storage compartment 11.

[0054] Referring to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the cabinet door 20 may include a first cabinet door 21. Multiple first cabinet doors 21 may be provided. Multiple first cabinet doors 21 may be configured one-to-one with a first storage compartment 15 to open or close the first storage compartment 15. In other embodiments, multiple first cabinet doors 21 may also be used to open and close a single first storage compartment 15.

[0055] Referring to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the cabinet door 20 may further include a second cabinet door 22. The second cabinet door 22 may be located at the opening of the second storage compartment 11 for opening or closing the second storage compartment 11.

[0056] In some embodiments, the second door 22 may not be linked with the first door 21, and the second door 22 may be opened and closed independently of the second storage room 11. When the first door 21 corresponding to the first storage room 15 is opened or closed, it will not affect the second door 22 on the second storage room 11.

[0057] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 may further include a refrigeration system (not shown in the figure), which may be disposed inside the cabinet 10. The refrigeration system can provide cold air to the interior of the refrigerator 100 to maintain a low temperature environment in each of the first storage compartments 15 or the second storage compartments 11.

[0058] In some instances, the refrigeration system may include a compressor (not shown in the figure) that can compress the refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor.

[0059] In some embodiments, the refrigeration system may include a condenser (not shown) to which compressed refrigerant is delivered. The condenser can condense high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor.

[0060] In some embodiments, the refrigeration system may further include a throttling device (not shown). The condenser can deliver the condensed refrigerant to the throttling device. The throttling device may be a capillary tube. The throttling device can be used to reduce the pressure of the refrigerant.

[0061] In some embodiments, the refrigeration system may include an evaporator (not shown). A throttling device may deliver a throttled and depressurized refrigerant into the evaporator. The evaporator may be used for the refrigerant vapor to evaporate and boil, thereby absorbing heat from the surrounding medium.

[0062] In some embodiments, the compressor, condenser, throttling device, and evaporator can be connected in sequence to form a refrigeration circuit. The refrigerant can circulate within the refrigeration circuit to cool the first storage compartment 15 or the second storage compartment 11 of the housing 10.

[0063] In some embodiments, the cabinet 10 may be equipped with an evaporation chamber (not shown in the figure). An evaporator may be located in the evaporation chamber, and the evaporator may be used to absorb heat in the evaporation chamber to generate a large amount of cold air. The cold air may be delivered to the first storage compartment 15 or the second storage compartment 11 to achieve low-temperature storage of the refrigerator 100.

[0064] Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, a duct assembly 61 may be provided inside the housing 10. The duct assembly 61 may be disposed inside the housing liner 60. The duct assembly 61 may be disposed on the back side of the housing liner 60, and the evaporation chamber may be disposed between the duct assembly and the rear wall of the housing liner 60.

[0065] In some embodiments, an air supply duct (not shown in the figure) may be provided inside the cabinet 10. The air supply duct may be located inside the duct assembly 61 and may be connected to the air outlet of the evaporation chamber. The air supply duct may be used to deliver the cold air in the evaporation chamber to the first storage compartment 15 or the second storage compartment 11 to achieve cooling of the refrigerator 100.

[0066] In some embodiments, a return air duct (not shown in the figure) may also be provided inside the housing 10. The return air duct may be provided inside the duct assembly 61 and may be connected to the return air end of the evaporation chamber. The return air duct may be used to return the gas in the first storage chamber 15 or the second storage chamber 11 to the evaporation chamber to form a circulating air duct system.

[0067] In some embodiments, each storage chamber 60 may contain an air duct assembly 61, and each air duct assembly 61 may contain an evaporation chamber. Each evaporation chamber may correspond to either a first storage chamber 15 or a second storage chamber 11. This ensures that the circulating air ducts of the first storage chamber 15 and the second storage chamber 11 are separated and do not affect each other. The circulating gas in the second storage chamber 11 operates independently from the circulating gas in the first storage chamber 15, and the temperature in the second storage chamber 11 can be controlled independently, thereby improving the storage effect of the wine in the second storage chamber 11.

[0068] Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, an air outlet 16 may be provided in the first storage chamber 15. The air outlet 16 may be provided on the air duct assembly 61 in the first storage chamber 15; the air outlet 16 may be connected to the air supply duct in the first storage chamber 15, so that the cold air in the evaporation chamber can enter the first storage chamber 15 through the air outlet 16 to cool the first storage chamber 15.

[0069] In some embodiments, a return air vent 17 may be provided in the first storage chamber 15. The return air vent 17 may be provided on the air duct assembly 61 of the first storage chamber 15, and the return air vent 17 may be connected to the return air duct in the first storage chamber 15, so that the gas in the first storage chamber can flow out of the first storage chamber 15 through the return air vent 17 and flow back to the evaporation chamber.

[0070] Referring to Figure 4, in some embodiments, an air vent 13 may be provided in the second storage chamber 11. The air vent 13 may be located on the front side of the air duct assembly in the second storage chamber 11. The air vent 13 may communicate with the air supply duct in the second storage chamber 11, so that the cold air in the evaporation chamber can enter the second storage chamber 11 through the air vent 13.

[0071] In some embodiments, the number of air outlets 13 can be set to multiple, and the multiple air outlets 13 can be arranged at intervals in the second storage room 11 so that the cold air in the air supply duct can quickly enter the second storage room 11.

[0072] In some embodiments, referring to FIG4, a return air port 14 may be provided in the second storage chamber 11. The return air port 14 may be located on the front side of the air duct assembly of the second storage chamber 11. The return air port 14 may be spaced apart from the air outlet 13. The return air port 14 may communicate with the return air duct in the second storage chamber 11, so that the gas in the second storage chamber 11 can flow out of the second storage chamber 11 through the return air port 14 and return to the evaporation chamber.

[0073] In some embodiments, to ensure airflow independence between the first storage compartment 15 and the second storage compartment 11, a partition plate can be installed within the duct assembly 61 to physically separate the two duct systems, thereby preventing cross-influence of airflow. A variable frequency fan can be installed within the duct assembly 61, capable of adjusting the fan speed as needed to meet the temperature control requirements of different storage compartments. An air filter can be installed in the return air duct to remove impurities or contaminants from the return air. The filter can be cleaned or replaced periodically to ensure long-term operational effectiveness.

[0074] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerator 100 with drawer 30, support frame 50, and water tank 40 installed. Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of drawer 30, support frame 50, and water tank 40 from another angle in Figure 5. Figure 7 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of drawer 30 and water tank 40 installed. Figure 8 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of drawer 30 in Figure 7. Figure 9 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of drawer 30 from another angle in Figure 8. Figure 10 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of support frame 50 in Figure 6. Figure 11 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of water tank 40 in Figure 6. Figure 12 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the body 41 of water tank 40 in Figure 11.

[0075] Referring to Figures 3 and 5, in some embodiments, a drawer 30 may be provided in the second storage compartment 11. The drawer 30 is movably connected to the second storage compartment 11. The drawer 30 can move along the opening direction of the second storage compartment 11 to enter or exit the second storage compartment 11.

[0076] Referring to Figure 4, in some embodiments, a guide rail 12 may be provided on the inner wall of the second storage compartment 11. The guide rail 12 may extend toward the opening of the second storage compartment 11, that is, the guide rail 12 may extend along the front-back direction of the box body 10.

[0077] In some embodiments, the drawer 30 may be slidably connected to the guide rail 12 on the second storage compartment 11 so that the drawer 30 can slide into or out of the opening of the second storage compartment 11.

[0078] In some embodiments, one guide rail 12 may be provided, and the guide rail 12 may be provided on one side wall of the second storage room 11. It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, multiple guide rails 12 may also be provided, and multiple guide rails 12 may be provided on opposite side walls of the second storage room 11 respectively.

[0079] In some embodiments, a plurality of guide rails 12 spaced along the height direction of the box body 10 may be provided on each side wall of the second storage compartment 11 so that a plurality of drawers 30 can be stacked in one second storage compartment 11.

[0080] Referring to Figure 5, in some embodiments, a slider 33 may be provided on the outer side of the drawer 30. The slider 33 may protrude from the outer side wall of the drawer 30.

[0081] In some embodiments, the slider 33 may extend along the moving direction of the drawer 30, and the slider 33 may be placed on the guide rail 12 of the second storage compartment 11 and may slide relative to the guide rail 12 so that the drawer 30 can slide into or out of the second storage compartment 11 along the guide rail 12.

[0082] In some embodiments, the slider 33 may be in the shape of a long strip, and the slider 33 may extend outward along the width direction of the drawer 30 to protrude from the outer side wall of the drawer 30. The slider 33 may also extend along the length direction of the drawer 30 so that the slider 33 on the outer side of the drawer 30 can cooperate with the guide rail 12.

[0083] In some embodiments, two sliders 33 may be provided, and the two sliders 33 may be respectively provided above the two outer sides of the drawer 30. The two sliders 33 may be respectively placed on the guide rails 12 on the opposite side walls of the second storage compartment 11 so that the drawer 30 can slide into the second storage compartment 11.

[0084] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, the positions of the guide rail 12 and the slider 33 between the drawer 30 and the second storage compartment 11 can be interchanged, or other sliding connection methods such as slide rails and slide channels can be used. The key is to ensure that the drawer 30 can slide along the opening direction of the second storage compartment 11.

[0085] In some embodiments, the drawer 30 can slide along the guide rail 12 of the second storage compartment 11 without interfering with the rotating second door 22 on the second storage compartment 11. That is, the opening and closing of the second door 22 will not affect the storage of wine in the drawer 30, which can further improve the storage quality of the wine.

[0086] Referring to Figure 5, in some embodiments, a shock absorber 331 may be provided on the slider 33 of the drawer 30. The shock absorber 331 may be provided on the lower side of the slider 33.

[0087] In some embodiments, the shock absorber 331 can be a material such as rubber, polyester, or flexible foam that reduces vibration and impact. The shock absorber 331 can be wrapped around the slider 33 or around the guide rail 12.

[0088] In some embodiments, when the slider 33 is placed on the guide rail 12, the shock absorber 331 can abut against the guide rail 12 of the second storage compartment 11. The shock absorber 331 can buffer the vibration generated by the compressor in the cabinet 10 or the vibration when the cabinet door 20 is closed, so that the wine in the drawer 30 will not be affected by vibration and thus the storage effect will not be affected.

[0089] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, a shock-absorbing element 331 may also be provided on the bottom surface of the drawer 30, which can be used to abut against the bottom wall of the second storage compartment 11 to further cushion the drawer 30.

[0090] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, in some embodiments, a storage section 51 may be provided inside the drawer 30. The storage section 51 may extend along the moving direction of the drawer 30, and the storage section 51 may have an elongated structure.

[0091] In some embodiments, the outline of the storage section 51 may be semi-circular, and the shape of the storage section 51 may match the shape of the wine bottle so that the storage section 51 can secure the wine bottle.

[0092] In some embodiments, multiple storage sections 51 may be provided, and the multiple storage sections 51 may be arranged at intervals along the width direction of the drawer 30 so that multiple wine bottles spaced apart from each other can be accommodated in the drawer 30.

[0093] Referring to Figures 7 and 10, in some embodiments, a support frame 50 may be provided inside the drawer 30. The support frame 50 is detachably connected to the drawer 30. The storage section 51 may be recessed in the top surface of the support frame 50.

[0094] In some embodiments, the support frame 50 may have two storage sections 51. The two storage sections 51 may extend along the length direction of the support frame 50; the two storage sections 51 may be arranged at intervals along the width direction of the support frame 50.

[0095] In some embodiments, the storage section 51 on the support frame 50 may gradually decrease in height toward the opening of the second storage compartment 11. That is, the storage section 51 on the support frame 50 gradually decreases in height from back to front, so that when the wine bottle is placed in the storage section 51, it has a certain tilt angle, which improves the storage effect of the wine.

[0096] It is conceivable that, in some embodiments, the tilt angle of the storage section 51 can be achieved by the depth of its own groove, or by the tilted installation of the support frame 50 and the drawer 30. As long as it can provide tilted support for the wine bottle, no specific limitations are imposed here.

[0097] In some embodiments, the storage section 51 may be a wine storage tank. In some embodiments, the width of the storage section 51 may be adapted to different sized wine bottles via adjustable sidewalls or insertable partitions. The tilt angle of the storage section 51 may be changed via an adjustable support frame or bottom bracket to accommodate different storage needs. Multiple storage sections 51 may be combined by splicing or stacking to form a larger storage space. The bottom of the storage section 51 may be designed with anti-slip textures or anti-slip pads to prevent the wine bottles from sliding. The storage section 51 may be equipped with fixing clips or straps to ensure that the wine bottles do not shake or tip over during movement or transportation. The storage section 51 may have built-in sensors to monitor data such as the temperature, humidity, and tilt angle of the wine bottles in real time and transmit this data wirelessly to the user's mobile device.

[0098] In some embodiments, when wine needs to be stored, the support rack 50 can be placed inside the drawer 30. When wine storage is not required, the support rack 50 can be removed from the drawer 30, and the drawer 30 in the second storage compartment 11 can be used as a regular refrigerator compartment to improve the versatility of the refrigerator 100.

[0099] Please refer to Figures 7 and 8. In some embodiments, a partition 31 may be provided inside the drawer 30, which can be used to separate the cavities inside the drawer 30.

[0100] In some embodiments, the partition 31 may extend along the height direction of the drawer 30. The partition 31 may extend along the width direction of the drawer 30, and the partition 31 may intersect with the two inner sidewalls of the drawer 30 to divide the drawer 30 into two parts.

[0101] In some embodiments, the partition 31 may be spaced apart from the rear sidewall of the drawer 30, and the space between the partition 31 and the rear sidewall of the drawer 30 may be configured to form a second receiving position 312. The support frame 50 is detachably received within the second receiving position 312.

[0102] In some embodiments, the top surface of the partition 31 may be lower than the top surface of the drawer 30 to prevent the partition 31 from interfering with the second storage compartment 11.

[0103] In some embodiments, the partition 31 may be a rectangular plate-like structure, which completely separates the cavities within the drawer 30. It is conceivable that in other embodiments, the partition 31 may also be semi-circular, comb-shaped, or any other arbitrary shape.

[0104] Please refer to Figure 7. A positioning rib 32 may be provided on the inner side wall of the drawer 30. The positioning rib 32 may protrude from the inner side wall of the drawer 30. The positioning rib 32 can be used to position the support frame 50 to prevent the support frame 50 from moving inside the drawer 30.

[0105] In some embodiments, the positioning rib 32 may be located on the back side of the partition 31, and the positioning rib 32 may be located in the second receiving position 312 of the drawer 30.

[0106] In some embodiments, two positioning ribs 32 are provided, and the two positioning ribs 32 can be respectively protruding on the two inner side walls of the drawer 30.

[0107] In some embodiments, one or more positioning ribs 32 may be provided on each side wall of the drawer 30 for positioning the support frame 50. It is conceivable that positioning ribs 32 may also be provided only on one side wall of the drawer 30 for positioning the support frame 50.

[0108] In some embodiments, the positioning rib 32 may include a first positioning rib 321. The first positioning rib 321 may extend along the height direction of the drawer 30.

[0109] In some embodiments, the positioning rib 32 may include a second positioning rib 322, which may be located on the back side of the first positioning rib 321. The second positioning rib 322 may extend along the moving direction of the drawer 30; the first positioning rib 321 extends beyond the top surface of the second positioning rib 322 in the height direction of the drawer 30.

[0110] Referring to Figures 9 and 10, in some embodiments, the support frame 50 may be provided with a positioning part 52. The positioning part 52 may be provided on the outer side wall of the support frame 50. The shape of the positioning part 52 may match the shape of the positioning rib 32 to accommodate the positioning rib 32.

[0111] In some embodiments, two positioning parts 52 may be provided, and the two positioning parts 52 may be respectively provided below the outer side wall of the support frame 50.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first positioning rib 321 and the second positioning rib 322 can intersect to form a "7" shape, and the positioning part 52 on the support frame 50 can also be configured to form a "7" shape. When the support frame 50 is housed in the second receiving position 312 of the drawer 30, the "7" shaped positioning ribs 32 on both sides of the drawer 30 can be embedded into the positioning part 52 on the support frame 50 to achieve positioning of the support frame 50, preventing the support frame 50 from moving within the drawer 30, thereby ensuring the wine storage effect.

[0113] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, the shapes of the positioning ribs 32 and the positioning parts 52 can be changed accordingly, as long as the positioning of the support frame 50 can be achieved.

[0114] In some embodiments, the positioning part 52 may be a positioning groove. In some embodiments, the positioning part 52 may be designed to be adjustable, accommodating positioning ribs 32 of different sizes or shapes via a sliding or rotating mechanism. The positioning part 52 may be designed as a telescopic structure to accommodate positioning ribs 32 of different heights, ensuring the stability of the support frame 50. The positioning part 52 may be equipped with a locking mechanism (such as a push-button lock or a knob lock) to further secure the support frame 50 and prevent it from moving within the drawer 30. The positioning part 52 may integrate a cushioning device (such as a spring or shock-absorbing pad) to reduce vibration of the support frame 50 during movement or transportation. The positioning part 52 may be designed as a detachable module, allowing the user to increase or decrease the number of positioning parts as needed.

[0115] Referring to Figures 8 and 11, in some embodiments, a water tank 40 may also be provided inside the drawer 30. Referring to Figure 12, a water storage cavity 411 may be provided inside the water tank 40. The water storage cavity 411 can be used to store liquid water.

[0116] In some embodiments, the water tank 40 may be provided with a vent 43. The vent 43 can connect the water storage chamber 411 and the second storage chamber 11, so that the liquid water in the water storage chamber 411 can evaporate into the second storage chamber 11 through the vent 43, thereby maintaining the humidity in the second storage chamber 11, so that the humidity in the second storage chamber 11 can always be within the suitable humidity range for wine storage.

[0117] Referring to Figure 8, in some embodiments, the partition 31 inside the drawer 30 may be spaced apart from the front side wall of the drawer 30, and the space between the partition 31 and the front side wall of the drawer 30 may form a first receiving position 311. The water box 40 is detachably received in the first receiving position 311, so that the user can remove the water box 40 from the drawer 30 at any time for easy refilling.

[0118] Referring to Figures 11 and 12, in some embodiments, the water tank 40 may include a housing 41. The housing 41 may have a water storage cavity 411 with a top opening for user water storage.

[0119] It is conceivable that the shape and size of the box 41 can be determined based on the shape and size of the first accommodating position 311, so as to maximize the use of space inside the drawer 30.

[0120] Referring to Figure 11, in some embodiments, the water box 40 may further include a lid 42. The lid 42 may be disposed at the opening of the water storage cavity 411 to isolate the water storage cavity 411 of the box body 41 from the outside and to prevent water from spilling out of the opening of the water storage cavity 411. Referring to Figure 11, in some embodiments, a vent 43 may be disposed on the lid 42. The vent 43 can connect the second storage chamber 11 with the water storage cavity 411, allowing liquid moisture in the water storage cavity 411 to evaporate into the second storage chamber 11 through the vent 43 on the lid 42.

[0121] In some other embodiments, the vent 43 can also be provided on the upper part of the box body 41, as long as it can allow the liquid in the water storage chamber 411 to evaporate from the box body 41 and prevent the liquid in the box body 41 from leaking.

[0122] It is conceivable that the number and size of the vents 43 can be adjusted according to the evaporation rate of water and the humidity required by the wine, and no specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0123] In summary, the refrigerator 100 of this embodiment has a second storage compartment 11 spaced apart from the first storage compartment 15. The temperature in the second storage compartment 11 can be adjusted independently to suit the storage temperature of wine. The second storage compartment 11 has a drawer 30 that is movably connected to it. The drawer 30 has a storage section 51 for supporting wine bottles, allowing the wine to be positioned within the drawer 30 and thus secured. Furthermore, the drawer 30 also has a water tank 40 for holding liquid water. The liquid water in the water storage chamber 411 of the water tank 40 can evaporate into the second storage compartment 11 through the vent 43 on the water tank 40, maintaining the humidity of the second storage compartment 11. This improves the storage effect of wine in the refrigerator 100 and prevents the air inside the refrigerator 100 from becoming too dry, which would affect the taste of the wine.

[0124] While this application has been described with reference to some embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Because this application can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the utility model, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: The box contains a first storage room and a second storage room spaced apart from the first storage room; A door is rotatably located on the front side of the box body, and the door is used to open and close the first storage room and the second storage room; A drawer is movably connected to the second storage compartment and can move along the opening of the second storage compartment; the drawer has multiple spaced-apart storage sections. A water box is provided inside the drawer, and the water box has a water storage cavity for holding liquid water. The water box is provided with a vent hole that connects the water storage chamber to the second storage chamber, and the liquid water in the water storage chamber evaporates into the second storage chamber through the vent hole.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The water box includes a box body and a box cover. The box body has a water storage cavity with an opening at the top. The box cover is disposed at the opening of the water storage cavity and is used to isolate the water storage cavity of the water box from the outside.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein, The lid is provided with the vent hole, which connects the water storage chamber to the second storage chamber, allowing the liquid moisture in the water storage chamber to evaporate into the second storage chamber through the vent hole on the lid.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 further includes a support frame, the support frame being detachably connected to the drawer, and the storage section being recessed on the top surface of the support frame.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein, The storage section on the support frame extends along the direction of movement of the drawer, and the height of the storage section on the support frame toward the opening of the second storage compartment gradually decreases.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein, The drawer is provided with a partition that extends along the height of the drawer. The partition is spaced apart from the front side wall of the drawer. The space between the partition and the front side wall of the drawer forms a first receiving position. The water box is detachably received in the first receiving position.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein, The drawer has two opposing positioning ribs protruding from its inner side walls; the positioning ribs are located on the back side of the partition; the two outer side walls of the support frame have positioning parts that match the shape of the positioning ribs; when the support frame is housed in the drawer, the positioning ribs are embedded in the positioning parts.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein, The positioning rib includes a first positioning rib and a second positioning rib. The first positioning rib extends along the height direction of the drawer, and the second positioning rib is located on the back side of the first positioning rib and extends along the moving direction of the drawer. The first positioning rib extends beyond the top surface of the second positioning rib in the height direction of the drawer.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The inner side wall of the second storage room is provided with a guide rail, which extends toward the opening of the second storage room; the outside of the drawer is provided with a slider that matches the guide rail, the slider can be placed on the guide rail, and the slider can slide relative to the guide rail, so that the drawer can slide along the guide rail into or out of the second storage room.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein, The slider is also equipped with a shock absorber. When the slider is placed on the guide rail, the shock absorber abuts against the guide rail to buffer the vibration transmitted from the box to the drawer.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The second storage room is provided with air inlets and air return outlets spaced apart from each other; the air inlets are used to connect with the air supply duct inside the box, so that cold air can enter the second storage room through the air inlets; the air return outlets are used to connect with the air return duct inside the box, so that the gas in the second storage room can flow out of the second storage room through the air return outlets.

12. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The second storage room has a separate door at its opening, which is used to open and close the second storage room independently.

13. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The box body forms the outer shell of the refrigerator.

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