Refrigerator

Abstract

Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure is a refrigerator, the refrigerator (1) comprising: a refrigerator body (10), a front side of the refrigerator body (10) being provided with a water use device (11), and the front side of the refrigerator body (10) being provided with an accommodating chamber (101); a water level measurement assembly (20), comprising a mounting base (21), a sensing member (22) and an elastic member (23), the mounting base (21) being arranged in the accommodating chamber (101), a first end of the elastic member (23) being connected to the mounting base (21), a second end of the elastic member (23) being capable of extending and retracting in a first direction (X), and the sensing member (22) being arranged at the second end of the elastic member (23); and a water tank (30), at least configured to supply water to the water use device (11), the water tank (30) being arranged in the accommodating chamber (101) and capable of sliding in the first direction (X). When the water tank (30) is located in the accommodating chamber (101), the water tank (30) is fixed to the refrigerator body (10). When the elastic member (23) is in a compressed state, the sensing member (22) is attached to the water tank (30).

Description

Refrigerator

[0001] The present disclosure claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411337024.6, filed on September 24, 2024; Chinese Patent Application No. 202411338011.0, filed on September 24, 2024; Chinese Patent Application No. 202411337992.7, filed on September 24, 2024; and Chinese Patent Application No. 202411338001.7, filed on September 24, 2024; the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relate to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0003] A refrigerator is a common household appliance that can keep food or other items at a constant low temperature. The door body or the cabinet of the refrigerator can be provided with a water device to meet the user's demand for directly drinking cold water. The cabinet of the refrigerator is also provided with a water tank and a sensing piece, and the sensing piece can obtain the liquid level height in the water tank. However, the detection end of the sensing piece is easy to be separated from the surface of the water tank, and the sensing piece has poor detection effect on the liquid level height in the water tank. SUMMARY

[0004] In a first aspect, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a refrigerator, comprising a cabinet, a water level detection assembly, and a water tank. The front side of the cabinet is provided with a containing cavity and a water device. The water level detection assembly comprises a mounting seat, an elastic piece, and a sensing piece. The mounting seat is arranged in the containing cavity. The first end of the elastic piece is connected with the mounting seat, and the second end of the elastic piece can be extended and contracted in a first direction. The sensing piece is arranged at the second end of the elastic piece. The water tank is configured to supply water to the water device, and the water tank is slidably arranged in the containing cavity in the first direction. When the water tank is in the containing cavity, the water tank is fixed with the cabinet. The elastic piece is in a compressed state, and the sensing piece is attached to the water tank.

[0005] In the present disclosure, due to the elastic force of the elastic piece, the attachment between the sensing piece and the water tank can be ensured, and the sensing piece and the water tank will not be loosened due to external force or vibration. In this way, the gap between the sensing piece and the water tank during detection can be reduced or avoided, thereby improving the accuracy of water level detection in the water tank, and improving the user experience.

[0006] In a second aspect, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a refrigerator, comprising a cabinet, a water level detection assembly, and a water tank, a water using device is arranged on a front side of the cabinet, and a receiving cavity is arranged on the front side of the cabinet; the water level detection assembly comprises a mounting seat, an elastic member, and a sensing member, the mounting seat is arranged in the receiving cavity; a first end of the elastic member is connected with the mounting seat, and a second end of the elastic member is capable of extending and contracting in a first direction; the sensing member is arranged at the second end of the elastic member; the water tank is configured to supply water to the water using device; wherein the water tank is slidably arranged in the receiving cavity in the first direction; when the water tank is located in the receiving cavity, the water tank is fixed with the cabinet; the elastic member is in a compressed state, and the sensing member is attached to the water tank; the water tank is configured such that when the water tank moves towards a rear side of the cabinet, the water tank is close to the rear side of the cabinet, the water tank is fixedly connected with the mounting seat, and the elastic member is contracted. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a cabinet according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a fresh-keeping drawer, a water tank, and a support connected according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a front view of the fresh-keeping drawer, the water tank, and the support connected in FIG. 3.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a sectional view along A-A in FIG. 4.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a sectional view along B-B in FIG. 4.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a partial enlarged view at D in FIG. 6.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a sectional view along C-C in FIG. 4.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a partial enlarged view at E in FIG. 8.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a structural schematic diagram of a mounting seat according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a structural schematic diagram of an elastic member and a sliding structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 12 is a structural schematic diagram of a sliding structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a structural schematic diagram of a rear side of a cabinet according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 14 is a structural schematic diagram of a first surface of a mounting support according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 15 is a schematic view of the connection structure of the water pump and the water valve on the mounting bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 16 is a schematic view of the second surface of the mounting bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 17 is an enlarged view of portion F in Figure 16.

[0024] Figure 18 is a schematic view of the connection structure of the water valve, the water outlet pipe and the water level sensor on the mounting bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 19 is an enlarged view of portion G in Figure 18.

[0026] Figure 20 is an enlarged view of portion H in Figure 18.

[0027] Figure 21 is a schematic view of the first surface of the water pump bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 22 is a schematic view of the connection between the water pump and the water pump bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 23 is a schematic view of the water pump according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 24 is an enlarged view of portion P in Figure 21.

[0031] Figure 25 is an enlarged view of portion Q in Figure 21.

[0032] Figure 26 is a schematic view of the second surface of the water pump bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 27 is a schematic view of the water tank according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 28 is a sectional view along line W-W in Figure 27.

[0035] Figure 29 is a schematic view of the connection structure of the clamping claw and the connection structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 30 is a schematic view of the water supply structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 31 is a schematic view of the water supply structure of the water valve communicating with the external water supply end according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 32 is a schematic view of the first state of the water supply structure of the water valve communicating with the internal water tank according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 33 is a schematic view of the second state of the water supply structure of the water valve communicating with the internal water tank according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 34 is a structural schematic diagram of a joint according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 35 is a structural schematic diagram of a guide structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] For the purposes of the present disclosure, some exemplary embodiments will now be described in greater detail below, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be appreciated that the exemplary embodiments and the drawings merely provide one part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not all-inclusive of all the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0043] In the related art, there is an increasing demand for refrigerator products with water or ice making functions. Such products can generally be divided into two categories according to the water supply method. One category is to use an external water source to supply water to the waterway system of the refrigerator, which is referred to as an externally connected water refrigerator. The other category is to set a water tank inside the refrigerator, and use the stored water in the water tank as the water supply source, which is referred to as a water tank injection refrigerator. The water tank injection refrigerator is more popular in the market because it is not limited by the installation location and is easy to operate.

[0044] For the water tank injection refrigerator, its water supply system adopts a water tank combined with a water pump, a water valve, and a waterway connecting piece, etc. The water pump extracts water from the water tank to the water valve, and the water valve distributes the water flow to the water using device (such as a water drinking end, an ice making end, etc.) through software control. When the water in the water tank is used up or is not enough to distribute the next water demand, the waterway system can detect the current remaining water amount in advance and issue a "water shortage" warning. However, the detection end of the inductor is easy to separate from the surface of the water tank, and the inductor has poor detection effect on the liquid level height in the water tank. In the "water shortage" state, the software system issuing the water using demand instruction will also cause unnecessary actions of the water pump, the water valve, and other electrical devices, affecting the service life of the parts. Moreover, the user triggers the water using device but cannot get the corresponding action of the water using device, which will affect the user experience.

[0045] Therefore, the refrigerator according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a cabinet, a water level detection assembly, and a water tank. The water level detection assembly includes a mounting seat, an inductor, and an elastic piece. The water tank moves towards the rear side of the cabinet, the water tank pushes the inductor to be close to the rear side of the cabinet, and the elastic piece is contracted. When the water tank is fixed with the cabinet, the elastic piece is in a compressed state, and the inductor connected with the elastic piece forces the inductor to be attached to the water tank. Due to the elastic force of the elastic piece, the attachment between the inductor and the water tank can be ensured, and the inductor will not be loosened due to external force or vibration. In this way, the gap between the inductor and the water tank during the detection process can be reduced or avoided, so that the accuracy of the water level detection in the water tank can be improved, and the user experience can be improved.

[0046] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the refrigerator 1 can include a cabinet 10. The cabinet 10 is the main structure of the refrigerator 1. The cabinet 10 can be installed with a refrigeration system, and the cabinet 10 can also be provided with a storage space. The cabinet 10 can protect the internal refrigeration system and other components from the external environment, and at the same time, through the heat insulation design, the internal temperature of the refrigerator 1 can be maintained.

[0047] It should be noted that when the user stands in front of the refrigerator and looks towards the refrigerator, if the door body is in a closed state, the viewing angle towards the refrigerator can be taken as a reference. The user's front is opposite to the front side of the refrigerator, and the user's left side can be configured to indicate the left side of the refrigerator, and the user's right side can be configured to indicate the right side of the refrigerator. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a direction parallel to the line connecting the front side and the back side of the cabinet 10 is defined as a first direction X, a direction parallel to the line connecting the right side and the left side of the cabinet 10 is defined as a second direction Y, and a direction parallel to the line connecting the bottom side and the top side of the cabinet 10 is defined as a third direction Z.

[0048] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the cabinet 10 is provided with a water device 11. The water device 11 can be configured to make ice or provide cold water, which expands the use scenarios of the refrigerator 1 and improves the user's life quality. The water device 11 is arranged on the front side of the cabinet 10, so that the user can conveniently take cold water or ice from the front side of the refrigerator, thereby increasing the convenience of use. In addition, referring to FIG. 2, the front side of the cabinet 10 is provided with a containing cavity 101. The containing cavity 101 is configured to store and refrigerate food. The containing cavity 101 can be divided into a refrigeration area and a freezing area.

[0049] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 1 includes a water tank 30. The water tank 30 is a component for storing water source in the refrigerator 1. The water tank 30 can be configured to supply water to the water device 11. The water tank 30 can be made by injection molding, which can ensure the strength of the water tank 30 and reduce the weight of the water tank 30. The water device 11 can be configured as a humidification module. The water tank 30 can be configured to supply water to the humidification module, so that the humidification module can increase the humidity of the refrigeration chamber through atomization to maintain the freshness of fruit and vegetable food.

[0050] In some embodiments, the water tank 30 can be located in the refrigeration area of the cabinet 10. The water tank 30 can move towards or away from the back side of the cabinet 10, and the water tank 30 can be detachably connected to the cabinet 10 to facilitate the water filling process of the water tank 30.

[0051] In some embodiments, the water tank 30 can be slidably arranged in the containing cavity 101 along the first direction X, that is, the water tank 30 can move relative to the cabinet 10 along the line connecting the front side and the back side of the cabinet 10, so that the water tank 30 can be easily detached from the cabinet 10, thereby facilitating the user to clean, add water, and the like to the water tank 30.

[0052] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 2, the cabinet 10 can include a fresh-keeping drawer 50, which can prolong the fresh-keeping time of food materials. The fresh-keeping drawer 50 is arranged in the cabinet 10. For example, the fresh-keeping drawer 50 can be arranged in the refrigerating chamber of the refrigerator 1 to keep the freshness of food materials. The fresh-keeping drawer 50 can be designed with a slide rail to enable the fresh-keeping drawer 50 to be pulled out and pushed in, facilitating the taking of food materials from the fresh-keeping drawer 50.

[0053] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3, the refrigerator 1 further includes a mounting bracket 40 configured to support or fix components in the cabinet 10. For example, the mounting bracket 40 can be configured to support components such as a water pump, a water valve, and a water pipe for fixation. The mounting bracket 40 can be of an integrally formed structure to ensure that the mounting bracket 40 has high structural strength.

[0054] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 40 can be arranged in the accommodating cavity 101. The mounting bracket 40 can be arranged at the rear side of the water tank 30 to provide sufficient space for arranging a larger water tank 30 to meet the volume requirement of the water tank 30. For example, the mounting bracket 40 can be in the form of a plate with the plate surface facing or facing away from the front side of the cabinet 10. The mounting bracket 40 can provide support for components such as the water tank 30 to prevent shaking or displacement, thereby improving the stability and durability of the overall structure of the refrigerator 1.

[0055] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the water tank 30 can be provided with a connecting structure 301 configured to connect the water tank 30 with the mounting bracket 40, and the water tank 30 is connected and limited by the connecting structure 301 with the mounting bracket 40.

[0056] In this embodiment, the connecting structure 301 can provide a fixed position for the water tank 30, ensuring the accuracy of assembly and positioning of the water tank 30 and ensuring the close connection between the water tank 30 and the mounting bracket 40, so that the water tank 30 can be stably mounted on the mounting bracket 40, reducing or avoiding the situation that the water tank 30 is detached from the mounting bracket 40 due to vibration or movement during use.

[0057] In some embodiments, the connecting structure 301 can be arranged on the water tank 30 and face the rear side of the cabinet 10. The user can achieve the installation and disassembly of the water tank 30 by gripping the front side of the water tank 30, so as to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the water tank 30 with the cabinet 10 and improve the convenience of assembly of the water tank 30 in the cabinet 10.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the water tank 30 approaches the rear side of the cabinet 10 along the first direction X, the water tank 30 is loaded into the receiving cavity 101 and fixed with the mounting bracket 40 through the connecting structure 301, and the water tank 30 is fixed in the cabinet 10, which helps to prevent displacement of the water tank 30, thereby reducing or preventing water leakage due to damage of the connection between the water tank 30 and the water pipe.

[0059] In some embodiments, continuing to refer to FIG. 5, the mounting bracket 40 can be provided with a plurality of clamping claws 450, which can be configured to fix the water tank 30, i.e., the plurality of clamping claws 450 can limit the connecting structure from the circumferential side of the connecting structure, improve the connection effect of the clamping claw 230 and the connecting structure 301, and ensure the firm connection of the water tank 30 and the mounting bracket 40. The clamping claw 450 can be provided on the mounting bracket 40 and face the front side of the cabinet 10, which facilitates the installation of the water tank 30 in the cabinet 10, enhances the reliability and convenience of the installation of the water tank 30, and reduces the problem of water leakage or loosening of the water tank 30 due to improper installation. In addition, this also facilitates the disassembly of the water tank 30.

[0060] In some embodiments, the clamping claw 450 is designed to be retractable, and the plurality of retractable clamping claws 450 can fix the water tank 30. The opening of the clamping claw 450 can be provided in a retractable state, and the clamping claw 450 has a certain elasticity and can be opened and closed to facilitate the installation of the water tank 30. The retractable clamping claw 450 is used in cooperation with the connecting structure 301 to fix the water tank 30 and the mounting bracket 40, and the connecting structure 301 is located between the plurality of clamping claws 450 to cause deformation of the plurality of clamping claws 450, thereby generating an elastic force. The plurality of clamping claws 450 clamps and fixes the connecting structure 301 by using the elastic force to fix the water tank 30. This embodiment fixes the water tank 30 in the cabinet 10 by clamping the connecting structure 301 with the clamping claw 450, thereby reducing or preventing the water tank 30 from moving.

[0061] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the connecting structure 301 can be similar to a rhombus, i.e., arched in the middle, in a plane perpendicular to the second direction Y. The internal shape of the clamping claw 450 is configured in cooperation with the connecting structure 301. When the water tank 30 approaches the rear side of the cabinet 10 along the first direction X, the water tank 30 is loaded into the cabinet 10 and clamped with the connecting structure 301 through the plurality of clamping claws 450, and the water tank 30 is fixed in the receiving cavity 101, which simplifies the installation steps of the water tank 30 and improves the installation efficiency of the water tank 30. At the same time, the firmness of the connection between the water tank 30 and the cabinet 10 is ensured.

[0062] It should be understood that, in order to fix the water tank 30 and the mounting bracket 40, the water tank 30 and the mounting bracket 40 can also be provided with other connection modes. For example, the water tank 30 can be provided with a magnetic suction piece, and the mounting bracket 40 can be provided with a magnetic piece, and the installation and disassembly of the water tank 30 can be realized by changing the magnetic force of the magnetic piece; or the water tank 30 can also be connected to the mounting bracket 40 in the form of screws or buckles, and the water tank 30 can be stably connected to the mounting bracket 40.

[0063] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the cabinet 10 is provided with a first matching part 104. The first matching part 104 provides a positioning point for the installation of the water tank 30. The water tank 30 is provided with a second matching part 302, which is matched with the first matching part 104 and is configured to fix the water tank 30. The second matching part 302 can be arranged on both sides of the water tank 30, and the second matching part 302 is arranged at a rear position of the water tank 30 along the first direction X, so that the water tank 30 is installed in the cabinet 10 and is more uniform in stress.

[0064] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 7, the first matching part 104 and the second matching part 302 are oppositely arranged. The first matching part 104 can be arranged as a protruding part towards the second matching part 302, and the second matching part 302 can be arranged as a recessed part towards the first matching part 104. When the water tank 30 is located in the cabinet 10, the first matching part 104 is located in the second matching part 302, so as to fix the water tank 30 and the cabinet 10.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first matching part 104 can be designed as a limiting elastic sheet protruding towards the second matching part 302. An end of the limiting elastic sheet towards the front side of the refrigerator is provided with an opening, and an end of the limiting elastic sheet towards the back side of the refrigerator is connected to the cabinet 10. The second matching part 302 can be arranged as a recessed part towards the first matching part 104. The limiting elastic sheet can be elastically deformed to generate an elastic force, so that the first matching part 104 is embedded in the second matching part 302, so that the installation process of the water tank 30 is simple and fast, and in addition, the accuracy of the installation of the water tank 30 can be improved.

[0066] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 8, the refrigerator 1 comprises a water level detection assembly 20. The water level detection assembly 20 can monitor the water level in the water tank 30 in real time, and detect the water shortage or water overflow of the water tank 30 in time, so as to reduce or avoid the water shortage or water overflow in the water tank 30. The water level detection assembly 20 can also detect the water level in the water tank 30 and send a reminder signal to the user, so as to improve the user experience.

[0067] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 8, the water level detection assembly 20 can include a mounting seat 21. The mounting seat 21 is configured to provide support and fixation to the water level detection assembly 20, improving the accuracy of water level detection of the water tank 30. The mounting seat 21 can be arranged in the receiving cavity 101, facilitating the water level detection assembly 20 to detect the water level in the water tank 30 and improving the working stability of the water level detection assembly 20.

[0068] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 18, the mounting seat 21 can be arranged on the mounting bracket 40, and the mounting seat 21 can be located on the front side of the mounting bracket 40 to reduce the interference of external factors on the water level detection assembly 20 and ensure the accuracy of the water level detection assembly 20. The mounting seat 21 can be fixedly connected with the mounting bracket 40 to enhance the stability of the entire water level detection assembly 20. For example, the mounting seat 21 and the mounting bracket 40 can be integrally formed to reduce the number of parts of the refrigerator.

[0069] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the water level detection assembly 20 includes a sensing element 22. The sensing element 22 is configured to detect the water level of the water tank 30 to facilitate water filling of the water tank 30 or prevent overflow of the water tank 30. The sensing element 22 is arranged away from the rear side of the cabinet 10 to avoid or reduce the possibility of physical damage to the sensing element 22 and ensure normal use of the sensing element 22.

[0070] In some embodiments, the sensing element 22 can be arranged as a contact type capacitive sensing liquid level sensor, which is in contact with the rear wall of the water tank 30 to detect the liquid level in the water tank 30.

[0071] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the water level detection assembly 20 can include an elastic element 23. The elastic element 23 can include a first end and a second end, and the first end of the elastic element 23 and the second end of the elastic element 23 are located at the two ends of the elastic element 23. The first end of the elastic element 23 is connected with the mounting seat 21, and the sensing element 22 is arranged at the second end of the elastic element 23. It is easy to understand that the water tank 30, the sensing element 22, the elastic element 23, and the mounting seat 21 are sequentially arranged in the cabinet 10 along the first direction X. When the elastic element 23 is compressed or rebounds, the second end of the elastic element 23 can move along the first direction X to force the sensing element 22 to move along the first direction X, i.e., to move towards or away from the rear side of the cabinet 10.

[0072] In this embodiment, the first end of the elastic element 23 is fixed and immovable, and the second end of the elastic element 23 moves towards or away from the rear side of the cabinet 10 by stretching and contracting along the first direction X, forcing the sensing element 22 to move towards or away from the rear side of the cabinet 10 to measure the water level in the cabinet 10.

[0073] In some embodiments, when the water tank 30 moves towards the rear side of the cabinet 10: first, the water tank 30 contacts the inductor 22; then, the water tank 30 continues to move towards the rear side of the cabinet 10, the water tank 30 pushes the inductor 22 close to the rear side of the cabinet 10, at this time, the elastic member 23 is deformed and in a compressed state under the pushing of the inductor 22; finally, when the water tank 30 is fixed with the cabinet 10, the elastic member 23 is in a compressed state, the elastic member 23 generates an elastic force towards the water tank 30, the elastic force acts on the inductor 22, forcing the inductor 22 to adhere to the water tank 30, reducing or avoiding the problem of gap between the inductor 22 and the water tank 30 during detection, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the water level detection of the water tank 30. In addition, when the water tank 30 moves towards the rear side of the cabinet 10, the compression process of the elastic member 23 can play a role in buffering and shock absorption. When the water tank 30 contacts and pushes the inductor 22 to move, the elastic member 23 can absorb part of the impact force and vibration, reducing the vibration damage to the water tank 30, the inductor 22 and part of the cabinet 10, improving the durability and stability of the water level detection assembly 20.

[0074] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the surface of the water tank 30 towards the rear side of the cabinet 10 is provided as an inclined surface 32, the top end of the inclined surface 32 is closer to the rear side of the cabinet 10 than the bottom end of the inclined surface 32, so as to present an inclined state, facilitating the mold design and production of the water tank 30.

[0075] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 9, the water level detection assembly 20 can be provided with a fitting surface 243, which is inclined. When the water tank 30 is close to the rear side of the cabinet 10, the fitting surface 243 fits with the inclined surface 32. When the fitting surface 243 of the water level detection assembly 20 is designed to match the inclined shape of the inclined surface 32 of the water tank 30, a larger contact area is formed when they contact, which can improve the stability of the contact. When water is added to the water tank 30, the entire water tank will have a downward gravity, which tends to move the water tank 30 in the third direction Z downward. Due to the close fit and inclined design between the fitting surface 243 and the inclined surface 32, this downward movement trend will push the water level detection assembly 20 to adhere to the water tank 30, making their contact more closely, so that the water level detection assembly 20 can improve the measurement accuracy.

[0076] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the mounting base 21 is provided with a first mounting groove 212, which can be configured to fix a part. The first mounting groove 212 makes the structure of the water level detection assembly 20 more compact, reduces the space occupation of the water tank 30, and ensures the capacity of the water tank 30. The water level detection assembly 20 can include a sliding structure 24. The sliding structure 24 provides protection for the inductor 22, preventing it from being damaged by the external environment, thereby prolonging the service life of the inductor 22.

[0077] In some embodiments, the sliding structure 24 can be an open shell, facilitating the assembly of the sliding structure 24 and the inductor 22, and reducing the weight of the sliding structure 24. The sliding structure 24 can be fixedly connected with the inductor 22. For example, the sliding structure 24 and the inductor 22 can be fixedly connected by screws to ensure the reliability of the connection, or the sliding structure 24 and the inductor 22 can be fixedly connected by buckles, facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the inductor 22.

[0078] In some embodiments, the sliding structure 24 can slide in the first mounting groove 212 along a first direction X, so that the inductor 22 can move along the first direction X, facilitating the inductor 22 to detect the water level in the water tank 30. Referring to FIGS. 9 to 11, the sliding structure 24 includes a sliding part 241. The sliding part 241 can slide relative to the first mounting groove 212, so that the inductor 22 can move along the first direction X, facilitating the inductor 22 to detect the water level in the water tank 30. The sliding structure 24 includes a mounting part 242, which is configured to mount the inductor 22 and fit with the water tank 30, so that the inductor 22 detects the water level in the water tank 30. The sliding part 241 and the mounting part 242 are connected. The sliding part 241 is surrounded by the mounting part 242 to form an enclosing structure, which makes the sliding structure 24 have certain structural strength and stability. The mounting part 242 can be a thin plate structure, which reduces the weight of the sliding structure 24. The sliding part 241 is surrounded outside the plate edge of the mounting part 242.

[0079] In some embodiments, the end of the sliding part 241 away from the mounting part 242 extends towards the rear side of the cabinet 10, and the sliding part 241 has a certain height. The sliding part 241 provides a protective barrier for the inductor 22, preventing it from being impacted and damaged by the external environment. The outer side of the sliding part 241 can be in contact with the inner wall of the first mounting groove 212. The sliding structure 24 can be embedded in the first mounting groove 212 to reduce the space occupation of the accommodation cavity 101, facilitate more components to be arranged in the accommodation cavity 101, and further hide the mounting structure, reduce the clutter of the water level detection assembly 20, improve the aesthetics of the water level detection assembly 20, and thereby improve the user experience.

[0080] In some embodiments, the sliding structure 24 can be embedded into the first mounting groove 212 along the first direction X by the outer side of the sliding part 241 being in contact with the inner wall of the first mounting groove 212. To some extent, the outer side of the sliding part 241 can guide the assembly of the sliding structure 24, ensuring that the sliding structure 24 slides along a predetermined track in the first mounting groove 212, simplifying the assembly process of the sliding structure 24 and improving the production efficiency of the refrigerator 1. The mounting part 242 can be close to or away from the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212 along the first direction. That is, the mounting part 242 needs to be able to move along the first direction X so that the mounting part 242 can drive the inductor 22 to move along the first direction X, facilitating the inductor 22 to detect the water level in the water tank 30.

[0081] In some embodiments, the mounting part 242 is provided with the inductor 22 facing the surface of the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212. In other words, the inner bottom surface of the sliding structure 24 is provided with the inductor 22 to ensure the fixing reliability of the inductor 22. The inductor 22 can move with the sliding structure 24 when the sliding structure 24 moves, thereby realizing water level detection of different specifications of the water tank 30, to increase the compatibility and flexibility of the water level detection assembly 20.

[0082] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12, the mounting part 242 can be provided with a mounting support column 2421. The mounting support column 2421 is configured to fix the inductor 22, and the inductor 22 is attached to the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212 through the mounting support column 2421. The mounting support column 2421 can be provided with a threaded hole, and the inductor 22 is attached to the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212 by cooperating with the mounting support column 2421 through a screw. The mounting support column 2421 can be provided in plurality, and the plurality of mounting support columns 2421 are symmetrically arranged to ensure that the inductor 22 is attached to the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212 and that the inductor 22 is subjected to a relatively uniform force.

[0083] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12, the mounting part 242 can be provided with a mounting limiting rib 2422 to limit the position of the inductor 22 relative to the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212, facilitating the installation of the inductor 22. The mounting limiting rib 2422 can be provided in an "L" shape, and is arranged on the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212 according to the corresponding position of the inductor 22 on the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212, and is located at the corresponding position of the opposite corners of the inductor 22. In this way, the number of mounting limiting ribs 2422 can be reduced, and the weight of the sliding structure 24 can be reduced.

[0084] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12, the mounting portion 242 can be provided with mounting buckles 2423. The mounting buckles 2423 can be elastically deformed, and the mounting buckles 2423 are configured to fix the inductive piece 22. The mounting buckles 2423 can be provided with one or more, and the mounting support columns 2421 are uniformly and symmetrically arranged to ensure that the inductive piece 22 is uniformly stressed.

[0085] In some embodiments, the mounting buckles 2423 can be used in cooperation with the mounting limiting ribs 2422 to preliminarily fix the inductive piece 22 to the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212, and then the inductive piece 22 is fixed to the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212 by cooperation of the mounting support columns 2421 and the screws.

[0086] In some embodiments, the surface of the mounting portion 242 away from the groove bottom surface of the first mounting groove 212 is attached to the water tank 30. In other words, the outer bottom surface of the sliding structure 24 is attached to the water tank 30. Since the inductive piece 22 is spaced apart from the water tank 30 by the mounting portion 242, the distance between the two is close, and the efficiency and accuracy of the detection of the inductive piece 22 are high.

[0087] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 10, the groove bottom surface of the mounting seat 21 can be provided with mounting columns 211 configured to mount the elastic piece 23. The mounting columns 211 can be fixed with the first end of the elastic piece 23. The mounting columns 211 provided on the groove bottom surface of the mounting seat 21 can support and fix the elastic piece 23, so as to ensure that the elastic piece 23 can play a role to transmit the elastic force to the inductive piece 22, so that the inductive piece 22 is attached to the water tank 30. Among them, the elastic piece 23 can be provided as a spring sheet, which is simple in structure and low in cost. The elastic piece 23 can also be provided as a rubber elastic pad, which can not only make the inductive piece 22 attached to the water tank 30, but also reduce the influence of the vibration of the inductive piece 22 in the tank body 10. However, the elastic piece 23 can also be provided as a spring, which is widely used.

[0088] In some embodiments, the elastic piece 23 can be symmetrically mounted in the mounting column 211. Among them, the mounting column 211 can be provided with cross reinforcing ribs inside to improve the stability of the fixation of the elastic piece 23.

[0089] In some embodiments, the length of the elastic member 23 embedded in the mounting column 211 can be set as H, and the initial length of the elastic member 23 is L. If H is less than 1 / 4L, the elastic member 23 can occur torsional deformation in the first direction X during the compression deformation, resulting in the sensing member 22 appearing angle, jamming problem; if H is greater than 1 / 2L, the deformation of the elastic member 23 in the compression deformation is smaller, the displacement of the sensing member 22 in the first direction X is smaller, resulting in the sensing member 22 and the water tank 30 exist smaller gap, reduce the detection accuracy of the sensing member 22. Therefore, H of the present embodiment can be between 1 / 4L and 1 / 2L, to ensure the fixing stability of the elastic member 23, so as to reduce the problem of the sensing member 22 appearing angle, jamming, and improve the adhesion of the sensing member 22 and the water tank 30, thereby improving the detection accuracy of the sensing member 22. For example, H can be between 1 / 4L and 5 / 16L, 5 / 16L and 6 / 16L, 6 / 16L and 7 / 16L, and 7 / 16L and 1 / 2L.

[0090] In some embodiments, the surface of the sensing member 22 away from the shell bottom 242 is fixed with the second end of the elastic member 23. When the elastic member 23 is subjected to external force, the second end of the elastic member 23 will directly transmit the resulting force to the sensing member 22, thereby realizing the adhesion of the sensing member 22 and the water tank 30. When the water tank 30 is loaded into the tank body 10, the water tank 30 moves towards the rear side of the tank body 10; then, the water tank 30 contacts the outer surface of the mounting portion 242 and pushes the sliding portion 241 to move in the first direction X; then, the sensing member 22 moves with the sliding portion 241, and the second end of the elastic member 23 contacting the sensing member 22 moves in the first direction X; finally, the elastic member 23 is compressed and deformed. The elastic member 23 generates an opposite elastic force acting on the sensing member 22, forcing the sensing member 22 to adhere to the water tank 30, ensuring the accuracy of the water level detection of the water tank 30.

[0091] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 10 and 12, the sliding portion 241 is provided with a guide groove 2411 configured to enable the sliding structure 24 to be fitted into the first mounting groove 212 of the mounting seat 21. The guide groove 2411 extends in the first direction X. The sliding portion 241 can be provided with one or more guide grooves 2411, which are uniformly distributed on the sliding portion 241, so that the sliding structure 24 can be fitted into the first mounting groove 212, preventing or reducing the phenomenon of jamming during installation of the sliding structure 24.

[0092] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 10, the mounting base 21 can be provided with a guide portion 2111, which cooperates with the guide groove 2411 to facilitate the sliding structure 24 to be mounted into the first mounting groove 212. The guide portion 2111 can be fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first mounting groove 212. The first mounting groove 212 is provided with one or more guide portions 2111, and each guide portion 2111 is uniformly arranged on the inner wall of the first mounting groove 212 to prevent or reduce the inclination of the sliding structure 24 during installation.

[0093] In some embodiments, the guide portion 2111 extends along the first direction X on the inner wall of the first mounting groove 212 to ensure that the guide portion 2111 has a suitable matching length with the guide groove 2411, thereby reducing the difficulty of mounting the sliding structure 24 into the first mounting groove 212. The guide portion 2111 can slide along the first direction X in the guide groove 2411 to enable the sliding structure 24 to be smoothly mounted into the first mounting groove 212, ensure the smoothness during assembly of the sliding structure 24, and reduce friction and wear during assembly of the sliding structure 24, thereby prolonging the service life of the sliding structure 24. At the same time, the guide groove 2411 and the guide portion 2111 are cooperatively arranged to simplify the mounting process of the sliding structure 24 to the mounting base 21 and improve the mounting efficiency of the sliding structure 24.

[0094] In some embodiments, continuing to refer to FIG. 10, the mounting base 21 can be provided with a limiting member 2112 configured to limit and guide the sliding structure 24 during installation. The mounting base 21 can be provided with one or more limiting members 2112. For example, the mounting base 21 can be provided with two symmetrically arranged limiting members 2112 to improve the stability of the sliding structure 24 during installation.

[0095] In some embodiments, one end of the limiting member 2112 can be connected to the mounting base 21, and the other end of the limiting member 2112 can be in a free state. The other end of the limiting member 2112 can have a small displacement to improve the fault tolerance of the limiting member 2112 during installation. The limiting member 2112 can be provided with a limiting groove 21121 in a hollow shape. The limiting groove 21121 is configured to limit the movement trajectory of the sliding portion 241 to ensure the accuracy of the sliding of the sliding portion 241. The limiting groove 21121 extends along the first direction X, and the limiting groove 21121 has a suitable length to ensure that the limiting groove 21121 can play a limiting role.

[0096] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12, the sliding part 241 is provided with a clamping block 2412, which can slide in the first direction in the limiting groove 21121. The clamping block 2412 can be used in cooperation with the limiting groove 21121 to improve the efficiency of the sliding structure 24 being installed in the mounting seat 21. The clamping block 2412 can slide in the direction of the groove of the limiting groove 21121, and the shape of the groove of the limiting groove 21121 can guide the sliding of the clamping block 2412, that is, the clamping block 2412 can slide along the guide track defined by the limiting groove 21121. In addition, the inner wall of the groove of the limiting groove 21121 can also limit the clamping block 2412 to ensure that the position of the sliding structure 24 and the mounting seat 21 is relatively accurate, so as to drive the position of the inductive element 22 and the water tank 30 to be relatively accurate, thereby improving the accuracy of the water level detection of the water tank 30.

[0097] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 10, the limiting part 2112 can also include a blocking part 21122 located in the limiting groove 21121. The blocking part 21122 is arranged at the free end of the limiting part 2112. The blocking part 21122 is configured to limit the position of the clamping block 2412 to ensure that the sliding structure 24 is installed on the mounting seat 21.

[0098] When the water tank 30 is close to the rear side of the cabinet 10, the water tank 30 can be attached to the mounting part 242 of the sliding structure 24, and the sliding structure 24 can make the elastic element 23 be compressed and deformed. The sliding structure 24 is attached to the water tank 30, and the inductive element 22 can detect the water level in the water tank 30. At this time, the sliding structure 24 can move with the water tank 30 close to the rear side of the cabinet 10, and the clamping block 2412 does not contact the blocking part 21122. When the water tank 30 is away from the rear side of the cabinet 10, the elastic element 23 is compressed and has an elastic force, so that the sliding structure 24 can move with the water tank 30 close to the front side of the cabinet 10. The guide part 2111 cooperates with the guide groove 2411, the clamping block 2412 is located in the limiting groove 21121, and the sliding structure 24 and the mounting seat 21 are relatively moved. When the clamping block 2412 is blocked by the blocking part 21122, the clamping block 2412 abuts against the surface of the blocking part 21122 facing the front side of the cabinet 10, preventing the sliding structure 24 and the mounting seat 21 from falling off.

[0099] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 9, when the water tank 30 is installed in the accommodation cavity 101, the above-mentioned force reaches a balance state after the water tank 30 is assembled in place, that is, Fs=Fw+Fk; wherein Fs is the force exerted by the elastic member 23 on the water tank 30; Fw is the static friction force between the water tank 30 and the tank body 10; and Fk is the static friction force between the connecting structure 301 of the water tank and the clamping jaw 450 of the mounting bracket 40. When the water tank 30 is installed in the tank body 10, the elastic member 23 is in a compressed state at this time, so as to make the water level detection assembly 20 adhere to the water tank 30, thereby improving the accuracy of water level detection in the water tank 30.

[0100] In the related art, the water tank, water pump, water valve and other components in the water supply system are often scattered in the tank body, and the integration degree is not high. In addition, the pipelines and lines between the components are arranged in a disorderly manner, and need to be installed and arranged one by one in the production line assembly process, which has the problems of complex installation process and low assembly efficiency. Therefore, the refrigerator provided by some embodiments of the present disclosure can connect the water pump, water valve and water tank to the tank body by setting the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket integrates the water pump and water valve together to form a water supply module of the water using device. The water supply module is assembled into a component before the production line assembly, and only needs to be assembled as a part during the production line assembly, which simplifies the installation and maintenance process and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0101] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 13, the tank body 10 can be provided with a partition plate 102. The partition plate 102 is configured to divide the inside of the tank body 10 into an accommodation cavity 101 and a first installation cavity 103. The accommodation cavity 101 is located at the front side of the tank body 10. The accommodation cavity 101 can be provided with a plurality of storage compartments to store food in different zones. The first installation cavity 103 is located at the rear side of the tank body 10. The first installation cavity 103 can provide installation space to facilitate the installation of components of the refrigerator.

[0102] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the refrigerator of the present disclosure can include a door body 80. The door body 80 can at least open and close the accommodation cavity 101. When the door body 80 closes the accommodation cavity 101, the tank body 10 can form a relatively closed space, so that the storage compartments of the tank body 10 can maintain a relatively constant temperature, thereby reducing the temperature rise rate of the storage compartments. It should be noted that the side of the tank body 10 facing the door body 80 is the front side of the tank body 10, and the side of the tank body 10 away from the door body 80 is the rear side of the tank body 10.

[0103] In some embodiments, the water device can include a water dispenser and / or an ice maker. The water dispenser can release cold water for use by the user. The ice maker can make ice to facilitate the user's ice needs. Among them, the water dispenser or the ice maker can be arranged in the accommodation cavity 101. The low-temperature environment in the accommodation cavity 101 can maintain the low-temperature state of the drinking water, meet the user's demand for taking cold water, or improve the ice making efficiency. However, the water dispenser or the ice maker can also be arranged on the door body 80 to make full use of the space on the door body 80, reduce the occupation of the space in the accommodation cavity 101, and ensure the storage space in the accommodation cavity 101; and the user can conveniently take cold water or ice from the front of the refrigerator without opening the door body 80, thereby increasing the convenience of use.

[0104] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 13, the mounting bracket 40 can be arranged in the first mounting cavity 103 to reduce the space occupied by the accommodation cavity 101. The mounting bracket 40 has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface faces away from the front side of the cabinet 10, and the second surface faces toward the front side of the cabinet 10. The first surface and the second surface can be configured to mount functional elements of the refrigerator. The first surface and the second surface of the mounting bracket 40 are oppositely arranged, which can increase the mounting area and facilitate the reasonable arrangement of the functional elements of the refrigerator.

[0105] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 2, 32 and 33, the water tank 30 can be located on the second surface of the mounting bracket 40. Among them, the water tank 30 can be movably arranged on the second surface of the mounting bracket 40. The water tank 30, as a water storage device, requires a larger space. By arranging the water tank 30 on the side of the mounting bracket 40 facing the front side of the cabinet 10, the space inside the accommodation cavity 101 can be appropriately utilized, the water tank 30 can be conveniently disassembled and maintained, and the volume of the first mounting cavity 103 can be reduced.

[0106] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 15 and 32, the refrigerator can include a water pump 60. The water inlet end of the water pump 60 communicates with the water tank 30. The water pump 60, as a power element, can pump out the water in the water tank 30 to quickly and efficiently supply water to the water device, thereby improving the water supply efficiency. Among them, the water pump 60 can be arranged on the first surface of the mounting bracket 40, which can correspond to the position of the water tank 30, shorten the path of pumping water from the water tank 30, reduce water flow resistance, and improve water supply efficiency.

[0107] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 15, the refrigerator can include a water valve 61. The water inlet of the water valve 61 communicates with the water outlet end of the water pump 60. The water valve 61, as a control device, can adjust the water outlet amount of the water pump 60 to facilitate flexible adjustment of the water supply rate; the water valve 61 can also close the water outlet of the water pump 60 when the water pump 60 stops working to prevent water from flowing back between the water pump 60 and the water device 11, thereby ensuring stable operation of the water supply system.

[0108] In some embodiments, the water outlet of the water valve 61 is communicated with the water dispenser. The water valve 61 is arranged between the water pump 60 and the water dispenser, and when the water valve 61 is in an open state, the water pump 60 can pump the water in the water tank 30 to the water dispenser to realize water supply. Alternatively, the water outlet of the water valve 61 is communicated with the ice maker, and the water valve 61 is arranged between the water pump 60 and the ice maker, and when the water valve 61 is in an open state, the water pump 60 can pump the water in the water tank 30 to the ice maker to realize water supply. It can be understood that the water valve 61 can also be connected to multiple water-using devices such as the water dispenser and the ice maker at the same time, and by opening and closing the water valve 61, the flow direction of the water flow can be controlled to selectively supply water to the water-using device in a water shortage state to ensure the stability of water supply.

[0109] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the cabinet 10 is provided with a mounting bracket 40, and the water pump 60 and the water tank 30 are both located on the mounting bracket 40. The water pump 60 and the water valve 61 are arranged on the rear side of the cabinet 10, which facilitates maintenance and repair and does not occupy the space on the front side of the cabinet 10. The water tank 30 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 101, which can reduce the space on the rear side of the cabinet 10 to ensure the accommodating space of the accommodating cavity 101. The water pump 60 is integrated in the mounting bracket 40 and forms a water supply module of the water-using device 11 together with the water valve 61. The water supply module can be assembled in advance before the production line assembly, and only needs to be assembled as a part during the production line assembly, which simplifies the installation and maintenance process and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0110] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 18-19, the water valve 61 can be provided with multiple water outlets 62. The multiple water outlets 62 can be respectively communicated with the water-using devices located on the front side of the cabinet 10 to supply water to different water-using devices 11 such as the water dispenser and the ice maker, which meets the diversified water-using demand and enhances the practicability of the refrigerator. The first end of the water outlet 62 is communicated with the water outlet of the water valve 61 to guide the water flowing out of the water valve 61 to the water-using devices 11 such as the water dispenser and the ice maker. The second end of the water outlet 62 extends to the rear side of the cabinet 10, which can reduce the exposure of the water outlet 62 to avoid the influence of the external environment on the water outlet 62.

[0111] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 14-16, the mounting bracket 40 is provided with a constraint structure 410. The constraint structure 410 fixes the plurality of water outlet pipes 62. The constraint structure 410 is integrated with the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 to form a water outlet pipe bundle. If the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 are not fixed inside the cabinet 10, they can be loose and entangled, which affects the neatness of the interior space of the refrigerator 1 and the stability of the pipe connection. The constraint structure 410 can fix the water outlet pipes 62 on the mounting bracket 40, effectively limit the plurality of water outlet pipes 62, reduce or prevent the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 from being loose and entangled inside the refrigerator 1, and constrain the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 to form a water outlet pipe bundle, thereby improving the neatness and stability of the pipe connection and facilitating the installation and maintenance of the water outlet pipes 62.

[0112] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 17 and 19, the constraint structure 410 is provided with a receiving portion 411. The receiving portion 411 can accommodate the plurality of water outlet pipes 62, thereby improving the positional stability of the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 inside the refrigerator 1, arranging the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 in an orderly manner, and effectively reducing or preventing the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 from being loose and entangled, thereby improving the stability and neatness of the pipe connection. The receiving portion 411 can be provided with a first opening 4111. The first opening 4111 can facilitate the entry and exit of the water outlet pipes 62, thereby facilitating the installation and disassembly of the water outlet pipes 62, improving the convenience of assembly and maintenance, and allowing the user to easily move the water outlet pipes 62 into or out of the receiving portion 411 through the first opening 4111, thereby simplifying the operation process and improving the efficiency of assembly and maintenance. The plurality of water outlet pipes 62 can be moved into or out of the receiving portion 411 through the first opening 4111. When the water outlet pipes 62 are moved into the receiving portion 411 from the first opening 4111, the receiving portion 411 can limit the position of the water outlet pipes 62, thereby stabilizing the position of the water outlet pipes 62 inside the cabinet 10. When the water outlet pipes 62 are moved out of the receiving portion 411 from the first opening 4111, the receiving portion 411 releases the position limitation of the water outlet pipes 62, thereby allowing the maintenance or disassembly of the water outlet pipes 62.

[0113] It should be noted that the constraint structure 410 can be provided in multiple numbers, and each constraint structure 410 is arranged on the arrangement path of the water outlet pipes 62, so as to constrain and fix the water outlet pipes 62 at multiple positions and improve the fixing effect of the water outlet pipes 62.

[0114] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 17 and 19, the constraint structure 410 can include a first constraint part 412 and a second constraint part 413 that cooperate with each other. The fixed end of the first constraint part 412 is connected to the fixed end of the second constraint part 413. The fixed end of the first constraint part 412 and the fixed end of the second constraint part 413 can be connected to the mounting bracket 40 to form a stable constraint structure 410 that can provide a stable fixing effect for the water outlet pipe 62. The free end of the first constraint part 412 and the free end of the second constraint part 413 can be close to or away from each other. A first opening 4111 is formed between the free end of the first constraint part 412 and the free end of the second constraint part 413. In the initial state, the distance between the free end of the first constraint part 412 and the free end of the second constraint part 413 is smaller than the minimum outer diameter of the water outlet pipe 62. The user can adjust the size of the first opening 4111 as needed to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the water outlet pipe 62. When the free end of the first constraint part 412 and the free end of the second constraint part 413 are away from each other, the first opening 4111 becomes larger and can accommodate a water outlet pipe 62 with a larger diameter. When the free end of the first constraint part 412 and the free end of the second constraint part 413 are close to each other, the first opening 4111 becomes smaller and can limit the water outlet pipe 62 in the accommodating part 411 from being pulled out of the accommodating part 411 through the first opening 4111.

[0115] In this embodiment, by allowing the free end of the first constraint part 412 and the free end of the second constraint part 413 to be adjustable, the constraint structure 410 can adapt to water outlet pipes 62 of different diameters and different numbers, facilitating the installation and disassembly of the water outlet pipe 62, simplifying the operation process, improving the efficiency of assembly and maintenance, and improving the flexibility and practicality of the constraint structure 410.

[0116] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 17, the fixed end of the first constraint part 412 can also be provided with a first reinforcing rib 415. One end of the first reinforcing rib 415 is connected to the first constraint part 412, and the other end of the first reinforcing rib 415 is connected to the mounting bracket 40. By providing the first reinforcing rib 415, the strength of the first constraint part 412 can be increased to prevent the first constraint part 412 from breaking.

[0117] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 17 and 19, the free end of the first constraint part 412 can be provided with a first guide 4121. The free end of the second constraint part 413 can be provided with a second guide 4131. The first guide 4121 and the second guide 4131 extend away from the accommodating part 411. In the direction close to the accommodating part 411, the distance between the first guide 4121 and the second guide 4131 gradually decreases. It can be understood that the end of the first guide 4121 and the second guide 4131 away from the accommodating part 411 is far away; the end of the first guide 4121 and the second guide 4131 close to the accommodating part 411 is close and smaller than the minimum outer diameter of the water outlet pipe 62.

[0118] In this embodiment, the design of the first guide member 4121 and the second guide member 4131 guides the movement direction of the water outlet pipe 62, allowing it to move along a predetermined track into the receiving part 411. This reduces or prevents the water outlet pipe 62 from getting stuck or deviating during installation, improving the smoothness, accuracy, reliability, and convenience of the operation. For example, as the water outlet pipe 62 moves closer to the receiving part 411, it squeezes the ends of the first guide member 4121 and the second guide member 4131 near the receiving part 411, causing the first constraint part 412 and the second constraint part 413 to undergo elastic deformation. This increases the distance between the ends of the first guide member 4121 and the second guide member 4131 near the receiving part 411, facilitating the entry of the water outlet pipe 62 into the receiving part 411. After the water outlet pipe 62 enters the receiving part 411, the first constraint part 412 and the second constraint part 413 spring back to their original positions, preventing the water outlet pipe 62 from detaching from the receiving part 411. For example, at least one of the first constraint part 412 and the second constraint part 413 may be an elastic metal or plastic part and have resilience.

[0119] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 18 and 19, the constraint structure 410 may include an annular sleeve 414. The annular sleeve 414 is disposed on the housing 10. A connecting hole 4141 is formed on the inner side of the annular sleeve 414, connecting the inner and outer sides of the housing 10. The annular sleeve 414 may be disposed on the partition 102, and the water outlet pipe 62 passes through the connecting hole 4141, so that the water outlet pipe 62 can be arranged along a preset water supply path, allowing the water outlet pipe 62 to smoothly connect with a water-using device 11 such as a water dispenser or ice maker located at the front of the housing 10, ensuring an effective water supply process and facilitating the installation and removal of the water outlet pipe 62, improving operational convenience. Furthermore, the annular sleeve 414 can also fix and protect the water outlet pipe 62, reducing or preventing wear or damage at the connection between the water outlet pipe 62 and the partition 102, thus improving the service life of the water outlet pipe 62. For example, the annular sleeve 414 may be made of protective cotton or other flexible materials.

[0120] In some embodiments, the connecting hole 4141 can accommodate at least a plurality of water outlet pipes 62. The connecting hole 4141 also provides a centralized and fixed function for the plurality of water outlet pipes 62, improving the neatness and stability of the pipeline and facilitating the installation and maintenance of the water outlet pipes 62.

[0121] In some embodiments, the constraint structure 410 may also include cable ties, elastic straps or Velcro strips fixed to the mounting bracket 40, which can fix the water outlet pipe 62 and keep the water outlet pipe 62 neat and stable.

[0122] In some embodiments, the refrigerator is further provided with functional elements. The functional elements are configured to work with the water pump 60 and the water valve 61 to facilitate the water supply process from the water tank 30 to the water dispenser or other water-using device 11. Among them, the functional elements are arranged on the mounting bracket 40, which can facilitate the centralized management of each functional element, facilitate installation and maintenance, and improve the integration and overall performance of the water supply module. For example, the functional elements can include a water level detection assembly 20, wiring terminals, control switches, and the like.

[0123] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 1 can be provided with a patch panel. The patch panel can integrate the water pump 60, the water valve 61, and the wiring terminals of each functional element. The patch panel can be arranged on the mounting bracket 40. This can make the connections of the water pump 60, the water valve 61, and each functional element clear and orderly, improving the convenience of installation and maintenance.

[0124] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 18 and 20, the mounting bracket 40 can be provided with at least one first guide structure 420. The first guide structure 420 is configured to fix the wires of the water valve 61, the water pump 60, or the functional elements, so that the wires of the water valve 61, the water pump 60, or the functional elements are integrated to form a wire harness, effectively preventing the wires from being loose and messy, improving the neatness and stability of the wiring. The first guide structure 420 can also fix the wires of the functional elements and the wires of the water pump 60 separately, which facilitates identification of the wires during maintenance, thereby improving the cleanliness and orderliness of the internal space of the cabinet 10 and improving the convenience of management and maintenance.

[0125] In some embodiments, the wires of the functional elements and the water pump 60 are mainly weak current wires, and the wires of the water valve 61 are strong current wires. The first guide structure 420 can be used to arrange the weak current wires separately from the strong current wires of the water valve 61 to prevent the strong current wires from causing electromagnetic interference to the weak current wires.

[0126] In some embodiments, the first guide structure 420 can be a groove or a clamping groove provided on the mounting bracket 40, having an entrance and an exit, and allowing the wires to enter, so as to collect and fix the wires. Alternatively, the first guide structure 420 can also be a wire organizer, a cable tie, an elastic bandage, or a magic tape strip connected to the mounting bracket 40, which can fix the wires and keep the wires neat and stable in position.

[0127] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the mounting bracket 40 is protrudingly arranged towards the front side of the cabinet 10 to form a second mounting cavity 430. The second mounting cavity 430 is at least configured to accommodate the water pump 60. The second mounting cavity 430 can be surrounded by the mounting bracket 40, which can provide installation space for the water pump 60, the water valve 61 or other functional elements, so as to facilitate compact overall structure of the water supply module, so as to effectively utilize the space at the rear side of the refrigerator, reduce the occupation of the internal storage space of the refrigerator, and improve the space utilization.

[0128] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the first surface of the mounting bracket 40 can be provided with a fixing frame 440. The fixing frame 440 can be located inside the second mounting cavity 430. The water pump 60 is connected with the mounting bracket 40 through the fixing frame 440. The fixing frame 440 can support and fix the water pump 60, so that the water pump 60 is firmly fixed on the mounting bracket 40, and displacement of the water pump 60 during operation is reduced or avoided. Displacement or vibration of the water pump 60 during operation can be reduced or avoided, and the fixing frame 440 can play a role in vibration isolation and buffering, so that vibration of the water pump 60 is not directly transmitted to the mounting bracket 40, the mounting bracket 40 is not loosened, and the connection stability of the mounting bracket 40 in the cabinet 10 is not affected, that is, the stability and reliability of the water supply system are improved.

[0129] It should be noted that the fixing frame 440 is not limited to being configured to mount the water pump 60, but can also be configured to mount other functional elements in the water supply module, so that the water pump 60 and the functional elements are arranged in order on the mounting bracket 40.

[0130] For example, the fixing frame 440 can be connected with the mounting bracket 40 by screws or other connecting members to ensure the stability of the connection. However, the fixing frame 440 can also be integrally formed with the mounting bracket 40 to have sufficient strength. Referring to FIG. 21, a second reinforcing rib 417 can be arranged at the connection between the fixing frame 440 and the mounting bracket 40, which can improve the strength of the fixing frame 440 and reduce or prevent the fixing frame 440 from being broken under the vibration of the water pump 60.

[0131] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 18 and 30, the water level detection assembly 20 can also be integrated on the mounting bracket 40, which improves the integration of the water supply module and facilitates management and maintenance. Referring to FIGS. 30 and 32, the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 can be arranged on the second surface of the mounting bracket 40. The detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 can correspond to the water tank 30, so as to facilitate the water level detection assembly 20 to accurately detect the water level in the water tank 30.

[0132] In some embodiments, the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 can include the inductor 22.

[0133] In some embodiments, the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 can be telescopic towards or away from the front side of the cabinet 10. Before the water tank 30 is installed, the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 is extended towards the front side of the cabinet 10. After the water tank 30 is installed, the water tank 30 abuts against the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20, so that the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 is retracted away from the front side of the cabinet 10. In this way, the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 can maintain close contact with the water tank 30, ensuring the sensitivity and accuracy of detection. The water level detection assembly 20 can include the elastic member 23 mentioned above, which can realize the telescopic movement of the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 towards or away from the front side of the cabinet 10 under the action of the elastic member 23.

[0134] In some embodiments, when the water tank 30 is connected to the mounting bracket 40, the surface of the water tank 30 towards the mounting bracket 40 abuts against the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20. The water level detection assembly 20 can accurately detect the water level in the water tank 30, ensuring the normal operation of the water supply system. The water level detection assembly 20 is close to the mounting bracket 40 to reduce the distance between the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 and the water tank 30, improving the sensitivity and accuracy of detection.

[0135] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 40 is provided with a water inlet, and the water tank 30 is provided with a water outlet. When the water tank 30 is installed on the mounting bracket 40, the water outlet of the water tank 30 is in communication with the water inlet of the mounting bracket 40, so that the water inlet of the water pump 60 is in communication with the water tank 30. When the water valve 61 is in an open state, the water pump 60 can extract water in the water tank 30 and deliver it to the water using device 11.

[0136] In some embodiments, the second surface of the mounting bracket 40 is provided with a telescopic clamping jaw 450. The mounting bracket 40 can fix the water tank 30 through the clamping jaw 450. The clamping jaw 450 can stably fix the water tank 30 on the second surface of the mounting bracket 40, so as to accurately position the water outlet of the water tank 30 and the water inlet of the mounting bracket 40, reduce or avoid displacement or loosening of the water outlet of the water tank 30, and ensure the effectiveness of water supply.

[0137] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 27 and 28, the cabinet 10 can be provided with a sliding rail structure 140. The sliding rail structure 140 is provided with a rail. When the water tank 30 is installed, the water tank 30 can be moved along the rail to move relative to the cabinet 10 in the first direction X, that is, close to or away from the mounting bracket 40. When the water tank 30 moves along the rail to the mounting bracket 40, the side of the water tank 30 facing the mounting bracket 40 abuts and presses the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20, so that the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20 is retracted to the mounting bracket 40. When the water tank 30 is connected with the mounting bracket 40, it is also in close abutment with the detection part of the water level detection assembly 20.

[0138] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 31, the cabinet 10 can be provided with a first matching part 104, and the sliding rail structure 140 can be provided with a first matching part 104. Correspondingly, the surface of the water tank 30 can be provided with a second matching part 302. When the water tank 30 slides along the rail to the mounting bracket 40, that is, when the water tank 30 is located in the cabinet 10, the first matching part 104 is embedded in the second matching part 302 to fix the position of the water tank 30. Such a connection method is simple and has the characteristics of good fixing effect, can realize effective fixing of the water tank 30 and the cabinet 10, and ensure stable installation of the water tank 30 in the cabinet 10, and reduce or prevent movement of the water tank 30.

[0139] In some embodiments, the refrigerator can include a cabinet 10, a mounting bracket 40, a water tank 30, a water valve 61, and a water pump 60; the front side of the cabinet 10 forms a containing cavity 101, and the front side of the cabinet 10 is provided with a water using device 11; the water tank 30 supplies water to the water using device 11 through the water pump 60 and the water valve 61; the refrigerator is configured such that when the water valve 61 and the water pump 60 are fixed to the cabinet 10 through the mounting bracket 40, the water valve 61 and the water pump 60 are connected to the mounting bracket 40 to form a water supply module; and the water supply module is connected to the cabinet 10 through the mounting bracket 40 to fix the water valve 61 and the water pump 60 to the cabinet 10.

[0140] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 27 and 28, the water tank 30 can be provided with a water guide pipe 310. The water tank 30 is communicated with the water inlet end of the water pump 60 through the water guide pipe 310. One end of the water guide pipe 310 extends to the bottom of the inside of the water tank 30, and the other end is connected to the water tank 30. By providing the water guide pipe 310, water in the water tank 30 can be guided out, and when the water level in the water tank 30 is low, water in the water tank 30 can also be effectively guided out, which can ensure effective pumping of the water pump 60.

[0141] In some embodiments, the water inlet end of the water pump 60 is arranged on the mounting bracket 40. The water inlet end of the water pump 60 is fixed on the mounting bracket 40 to provide a fixed water outlet position for the water tank 30. After the water tank 30 is installed, the water guide pipe 310 of the water tank 30 can be aligned with the water inlet end of the water pump 60 to ensure effective communication between the water inlet end of the water pump 60 and the water guide pipe 310. As shown in FIG. 26, the mounting bracket 40 is provided with a water inlet 416. The water inlet end of the water pump 60 can be arranged at the water inlet 416, and the water inlet end of the water pump 60 is in communication with the water inlet 416. When the water tank 30 is installed on the mounting bracket 40, the water guide pipe 310 of the water tank 30 is also in communication with the water inlet 416, thereby realizing the communication between the water guide pipe 310 of the water tank 30 and the water inlet end of the water pump 60.

[0142] In the present embodiment, the mounting bracket 40 is arranged on the tank 10, and the water pump 60 is arranged on the mounting bracket 40. The mounting bracket 40 can support and limit the water pump 60 to prevent the water pump 60 from loosening or shifting due to vibration during operation. The mounting bracket 40 can also isolate the vibration generated by the operation of the water pump 60 to prevent the vibration from being transmitted to the tank 10, thereby reducing noise. The water tank 30 is also connected to the mounting bracket 40. The water tank 30 and the water pump 60 are both connected to the mounting bracket 40, which has a high integration degree and is convenient for maintenance and repair. The water pump 60 is integrated on the mounting bracket 40 to form a water supply module of the water using device 11. The water supply module is assembled in component form before the production line assembly, and only needs to be assembled as a part during the production line assembly, thereby simplifying the installation, positioning and maintenance process and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0143] In some embodiments, the water pump 60 can be provided with a connecting pipe 610. The water pump 60 can be in communication with the water guide pipe 310 of the water tank 30 and the water inlet of the water using device 11 such as a water dispenser or an ice maker through the connecting pipe 610.

[0144] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 24, the fixing frame 440 can be provided with a second mounting groove 418. As shown in FIG. 22, the connecting pipe 610 is arranged in the second mounting groove 418. The second mounting groove 418 can guide the arrangement direction of the connecting pipe 610 and provide a fixing function for the connecting pipe 610, so that the connecting pipe 610 of the water pump 60 can be arranged in order, reducing or avoiding the messy situation of the connecting pipe 610 during installation, improving the neatness and aesthetics of assembly, and facilitating subsequent maintenance and repair. For example, the second mounting groove 418 can be a circular groove with an inner diameter greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the connecting pipe 610 to accommodate the connecting pipe 610. However, it is not limited thereto. The second mounting groove 418 can also be a polygonal groove with an inscribed circle having a diameter greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the connecting pipe 610 to accommodate the connecting pipe 610.

[0145] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 24, the second installation slot 418 can be provided with an upward second opening 4181. The second opening 4181 can facilitate the installation and disassembly of the connecting pipe 610, so as to reduce the complicated threading or winding process and simplify the installation steps. The width of the second opening 4181 gradually decreases from top to bottom. The connecting pipe 610 enters the second installation slot 418 through the second opening 4181. The gradually decreasing width of the second opening 4181 can provide a guide for the connecting pipe 610 to enter the second installation slot 418.

[0146] It can be understood that the upper side of the second opening 4181 is away from the second installation slot 418, and the lower side of the second opening 4181 is close to the second installation slot 418. When installing the connecting pipe 610, the connecting pipe 610 enters the second opening 4181 from the upper side of the second opening 4181. The larger width of the second opening 4181 at this position can facilitate the entry of the connecting pipe 610, so that the connecting pipe 610 can enter the second installation slot 418 after passing through the lower side of the second opening 4181. After the connecting pipe 610 enters the second installation slot 418, the gradually narrowing second opening 4181 can limit the connecting pipe 610, reduce or prevent the connecting pipe 610 from moving or falling out of the second installation slot 418, ensure the stable installation of the connecting pipe 610, and improve the reliability and safety of the connecting pipe 610 after assembly.

[0147] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 24, the second installation slot 418 can be provided as a square installation slot. Referring to FIG. 23, the connecting pipe 610 can be provided with a limiting structure 611. The square installation slot cooperates with the limiting structure 611 to prevent the connecting pipe 610 from rotating and shifting in the second installation slot 418, so that the connecting pipe 610 can be stably fixed in the second installation slot 418. The width of the square installation slot is greater than the width of the bottom end of the second opening 4181. The bottom end of the second opening 4181 on the side close to the square installation slot can form a closed end, which can be configured to prevent the limiting structure 611 from falling out of the second installation slot 418. It should be noted that the extension direction of the side of the square installation slot where the second opening 4181 is located is the width direction of the square installation slot. The width of the limiting structure 611 is greater than the width of the bottom end of the second opening 4181. After the limiting structure 611 enters the square installation slot, the limiting structure 611 can be clamped in the square installation slot due to the narrower bottom end of the second opening 4181, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the connecting pipe 610 and the fixing frame 440. It should be noted that the extension direction of the side of the limiting structure 611 corresponding to the second opening 4181 is the width direction of the limiting structure 611, and the width direction of the limiting structure 611 is parallel to the width direction of the square installation slot.

[0148] In the specific installation of the connecting pipe 610, the limiting structure 611 is pressed from the top end of the second opening 4181 to the bottom end of the second opening 4181, so that the limiting structure 611 extrudes the bottom end of the second opening 4181, the bottom end of the second opening 4181 is deformed, the width of the second opening 4181 is increased, and the limiting structure 611 can enter the square mounting groove; when the limiting structure 611 enters the square mounting groove, the bottom end of the second opening 4181 restores the deformation, the width is reduced, and the limiting structure 611 is limited to separate from the square mounting groove at the second opening 4181.

[0149] In some embodiments, the fixed frame 440 can be a plastic piece, so that the bottom end of the square mounting groove second opening 4181 has a certain elastic performance and can be deformed under the extrusion of the limiting structure 611 and restore the deformation after the extrusion disappears.

[0150] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the limiting structure 611 can abut the groove bottom surface of the square mounting groove to prevent the connecting pipe 610 from rotating in the second mounting groove 418 and ensure the stable installation of the connecting pipe 610. The side surface of the limiting structure 611 can be spaced apart from the side wall of the square mounting groove to provide a certain buffer space, reduce or avoid the damage of the connecting pipe 610 due to the vibration of the water pump 60, improve the durability of the connecting pipe 610, and also enhance the safety of assembly.

[0151] In the present embodiment, the position of the connecting pipe 610 can be effectively fixed by the cooperation of the limiting structure 611 and the square mounting groove, which can prevent the rotation and displacement of the connecting pipe 610 in the second mounting groove 418, and also can reduce or avoid the situation that the limiting structure 611 is separated from the square mounting groove, thereby ensuring the stable installation of the connecting pipe 610 and improving the reliability of assembly.

[0152] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 25 and 26, the connecting pipe 610 can also be provided with an abutting structure 612, which is configured to at least abut the fixed frame 440. When the abutting structure 612 abuts the fixed frame 440, the movement of the connecting pipe 610 relative to the fixed frame 440 can be limited to fix the position of the connecting pipe 610, provide fixation and support for the connecting pipe 610, and ensure that the connecting pipe 610 remains stable during operation, thereby improving the stability and installation reliability of the connecting pipe 610.

[0153] The abutting structure 612 can be a protruding structure arranged on the outer wall of the connecting pipe 610 or the surface of the limiting structure 611, so as to abut the surface of the fixed frame 440 when the connecting pipe 610 is assembled in the second mounting groove 418.

[0154] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the number of connecting pipes 610 can be set to multiple, including the water inlet connecting pipe 613 and the water outlet connecting pipe 614 arranged on both sides of the water pump 60. The water inlet connecting pipe 613 and the water outlet connecting pipe 614 can simultaneously process water inlet and water outlet. It can be understood that the water pump 60 has a water inlet end and a water outlet end, the water inlet end of the water pump 60 can extract water in the water tank 30, and the water outlet end of the water pump 60 can deliver water to the water using device 11. The multiple connecting pipes 610 are connected to the water pump 60, realizing water inlet and water outlet of the water pump 60, which can ensure the continuity and reliability of the water supply process.

[0155] For example, the number of water outlet connecting pipes 614 can be set to multiple, and the water pump 60 is respectively communicated with the water dispenser, the ice maker or other water using device through the water outlet connecting pipe 614, which can simultaneously supply water to the water using device, the ice maker or other water using device, improving the water supply efficiency.

[0156] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 23, the number of abutting structures 612 arranged on the water inlet connecting pipe 613 is set to two, one of which abuts with the surface of the fixing frame 440 facing the water pump 60, and the other abuts with the surface of the fixing frame 440 away from the water pump 60. The water inlet connecting pipe 613 is fixed on both surfaces of the fixing frame 440, preventing the water inlet connecting pipe 613 from moving in the second mounting groove 418, and ensuring the stable installation of the water inlet connecting pipe 613. The number of abutting structures 612 arranged on the water outlet connecting pipe 614 is set to two, one of which abuts with the surface of the fixing frame 440 facing the water pump 60, and the other abuts with the surface of the fixing frame 440 away from the water pump 60. The water outlet connecting pipe 614 is fixed on both surfaces of the fixing frame 440, preventing the water outlet connecting pipe 614 from moving in the second mounting groove 418, and also ensuring the stable installation of the water outlet connecting pipe 614.

[0157] It can be understood that the abutting structure 612 connected with the water inlet connecting pipe 613 can be arranged on the limiting structure 611 connected with the water inlet pipe, and the two abutting structures 612 are distributed on the opposite sides of the limiting structure 611. When the limiting structure 611 is embedded in the second mounting groove 418, the two abutting structures 612 are located on the opposite sides of the fixing frame 440 and abut with the fixing frame 440, which can limit the movement of the limiting structure 611 along the axis of the connecting pipe 610 to escape from the second mounting groove 418. The design of the abutting structure 612 connected with the water outlet connecting pipe 614 can refer to the abutting structure 612 connected with the water inlet connecting pipe 613, which will not be described here.

[0158] In some embodiments, the abutting structure 612 can be plate-shaped, the shape of the abutting structure 612 can be circular or square, the shape size of the abutting structure 612 is greater than the shape size of the second mounting groove 418; the two abutting structures 612 arranged on the water inlet connecting pipe 613 can be arranged in parallel, and the two abutting structures 612 arranged on the water outlet connecting pipe 614 can also be arranged in parallel.

[0159] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 22 and 24, the fixing frame 440 can be provided with a wire slot 419, which is configured to accommodate at least the wire of the water pump 60. The wire slot 419 accommodates the wire of the water pump 60, and can provide fixation and guidance for the arrangement of the wire of the water pump 60, so as to ensure the orderly arrangement of the wire and reduce or avoid the disorderly arrangement of the wire. The wire slot 419 can be a slot opening on the fixing frame 440, and the wire slot 419 has a first wire exit 4191, the width of the first wire exit 4191 is smaller than the width of the wire slot 419, and the wire of the water pump 60 can enter the inside of the wire slot 419 through the first wire exit 4191. Since the width of the first wire exit 4191 is smaller than the width of the wire slot 419, the wire can be limited from coming out of the wire slot 419.

[0160] In some embodiments, the fixing frame 440 can also be provided with a wire organizer, a wire tie, an elastic bandage or a magic tape strip, etc., to fix the wire and keep the wire neat and stable in position.

[0161] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 21 and 25, the mounting bracket 40 is provided with a through hole 460, and the wire of the water pump 60 extends from the first surface of the mounting bracket 40 to the second surface of the mounting bracket 40 through the through hole 460. The through hole 460 facilitates the arrangement of the wire of the water pump 60 from the first surface to the second surface, and reduces or avoids the winding of the wire outside the mounting bracket 40, so as to avoid interference with the installation of other functional elements.

[0162] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 25, the through hole 460 can be a slot opening on the mounting bracket 40, and the through hole 460 has a second wire exit 4601, the width of the second wire exit 4601 is smaller than the width of the through hole 460, and the wire of the water pump 60 or other functional elements can enter the inside of the through hole 460 through the second wire exit 4601. Since the width of the second wire exit 4601 is smaller than the width of the slot, the wire is difficult to come out of the through hole 460.

[0163] In the present embodiment, the wire slot 419 and the through hole 460 both provide fixation and guidance for the arrangement of the wire, which can reduce or avoid the disorderly arrangement of the wire, and improve the neatness, aesthetics and safety of the assembly of the water supply module, so as to facilitate the later maintenance.

[0164] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 29, the clamping jaw 450 includes a clamping portion 451 configured to clamp the connecting structure 301 by clamping to limit the connecting structure 301 from disengaging from the clamping jaw 450. The clamping portion 451 can be elastic, and when the connecting structure 301 pushes the plurality of clamping jaws 450 away from each other, the clamping portion 451 moves away from the connecting structure 301 to deform, and under the action of the elastic force, the clamping portion 451 has a tendency to move towards the connecting structure 301 to recover the deformation, so as to clamp the connecting structure 301 and improve the connection stability of the clamping jaw 450 and the connecting structure 301. The clamping jaw 450 further includes a connecting portion 452 configured to connect the clamping portion 451 to the mounting bracket 40. The connecting portion 452 can also be elastic, and when the connecting structure 301 pushes the plurality of clamping jaws 450 away from each other, the connecting portion 452 moves away from the connecting structure 301 to deform, and under the action of the elastic force, has a tendency to push the clamping portion 451 to move towards the connecting structure 301 to clamp the connecting structure 301 and improve the connection stability of the clamping jaw 450 and the connecting structure 301.

[0165] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 29, the connecting structure 301 includes a plug 333. The plug 333 is arranged on the side of the water tank 30 facing the mounting bracket 40, and the plug 333 can be inserted into the clamping space between the plurality of clamping jaws 450 to press the clamping portion 451 so that at least one of the clamping portion 451 and the connecting portion 452 deforms, and under the action of the elastic force, the clamping portion 451 can tightly hold the plug 333. The connecting structure 301 further includes a neck portion 332 arranged at the end of the plug 333 close to the water tank 30. The cross-sectional dimension of the neck portion 332 is smaller than that of the plug 333, and when the neck portion 332 is located in the clamping space between the plurality of clamping jaws 450, the clamping portion 451 or the connecting portion 452 will recover part of the deformation to limit the plug 333 from disengaging from the clamping space between the plurality of clamping jaws 450. The connecting structure 301 includes an abutting block 331 arranged at the end of the neck portion 332 close to the water tank 30 and connected to the side of the water tank 30 facing the mounting bracket 40. The abutting block 331 can provide a mounting position for the neck portion 332. When the plug 333 is inserted between the clamping portions 451 of the plurality of clamping jaws 450, the abutting block 331 can abut against the mounting bracket 40 to increase the contact area of the connecting structure 301 with the mounting bracket 40 and improve the stability of the connecting structure 301 connected to the mounting bracket 40.

[0166] In some embodiments, the refrigerator comprises a cabinet 10, a mounting bracket 40, a water pump 60 and a water tank 30, the front side of the cabinet 10 is provided with a water using device 11; the mounting bracket 40 is arranged on the cabinet 10; the first surface of the mounting bracket 40 is away from the front side of the cabinet 10, and the second surface of the mounting bracket 40 is toward the front side of the cabinet 10; the water pump 60 is arranged on the first surface of the mounting bracket 40 and is fixedly connected with the mounting bracket 40 to form a water supply module, the water supply module is fixedly connected with the rear side of the cabinet 10 through the mounting bracket 40; the water tank 30 is arranged on the second surface of the mounting bracket 40, and the water tank 30 is fixed with the mounting bracket 40, and the water pump 60 and the water tank 30 are fixed with the cabinet 10 through the mounting bracket 40.

[0167] In some embodiments, the refrigerator comprises a cabinet 10, a mounting bracket 40, a water pump 60 and a water tank 30, the front side of the cabinet 10 is provided with a water using device 11; the mounting bracket 40 is arranged on the cabinet 10; the first surface of the mounting bracket 40 is away from the front side of the cabinet 10, and the second surface of the mounting bracket 40 is toward the front side of the cabinet 10; the water pump 60 is arranged on the first surface of the mounting bracket 40 and is fixedly connected with the mounting bracket 40 to form a water supply module, the water supply module is fixedly connected with the rear side of the cabinet 10 through the mounting bracket 40; the water tank 30 is arranged on the second surface of the mounting bracket 40, and the water tank 30 is fixed with the mounting bracket 40, and the water pump 60 and the water tank 30 are fixed with the cabinet 10 through the mounting bracket 40.

[0168] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 30, the cabinet 10 includes a water supply system, which is a key part of the refrigerator for providing water to the water-using device 11. The water supply system can include a mounting bracket 40. The mounting bracket 40 is configured to support components in the water supply system. The mounting bracket 40 can also provide support for other components (e.g., sensors and other components). The mounting bracket 40 is disposed in the cabinet 10. The water supply system is disposed in the cabinet 10 by the mounting bracket 40 to improve the stability and reliability of the water supply system inside the refrigerator. The water supply system also includes a water valve 61. The water valve 61 is a key control component in the water supply system. The water valve 61 is provided with a switch configured to control the on-off and flow direction of water flow. The water valve 61 ensures that water flow can be supplied to the water-using device 11, reducing or avoiding waste of water resources.

[0169] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 30, the water valve 61 is provided with wires 223 and wire terminals that provide power and transmit signals to the water valve 61 to achieve switch control of the water valve 61. For example, the water valve 61 requires a strong voltage of 115V or 220V to power the water valve 61. Therefore, a protective cover can be provided at the wire terminal docking station of the water valve 61 to eliminate the risk of high-voltage current leakage. To prevent the wires of the water valve 61 from entangling or knotting with the wires of other electronic components, the wires 223 of the water valve 61 are fixed using wire clamps 224, which can avoid contact between high and low voltage electronic component wires or between wires and electronic components, preventing electronic components from being punctured or damaged. The wire clamps 224 can not only fix the wires of the water valve 61, but also fix other wires.

[0170] In some embodiments, the water valve 61 is disposed in the mounting bracket 40. The water valve 61 is connected to the cabinet 10 by the mounting bracket 40 or other brackets in the cabinet 10, which can improve the stability of the water supply system. When the refrigerator is running, internal mechanical components or the water valve 61 can vibrate. Connecting the water valve 61 to the cabinet 10 through the mounting bracket 40 can reduce the impact of vibration on the water valve 61 or the water supply system, ensuring the stability and continuity of water supply.

[0171] In some embodiments, a filter (not shown in the figure) is installed in the water inlet path of the water valve 61. The filter can filter harmful substances and impurities in the water, improving the customer's experience. The filter has the functions of reducing and stabilizing the pressure, which can protect the components of the water supply system related to the water path system. These components can avoid damage caused by the fluctuation of the water pressure of external water supply. Or, these components can avoid damage caused by water hammer effect when water suddenly comes after water stop. Among them, the filter can be installed inside the refrigerator, and the filter is integrated with the refrigerator as a whole, which improves the aesthetics of the refrigerator. But not limited to this, the filter can also be installed outside the refrigerator, which is not limited by the internal space of the refrigerator, and is conducive to replacing and maintaining the filter.

[0172] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 30, the water supply system further includes a water outlet pipe 62. The water outlet pipe 62 is configured to connect the water valve 61 and the water-using device 11, or the water outlet pipe 62 is configured to connect the water valve 61 and other devices, and the water outlet pipe 62 ensures the transmission of water flow to the water-using device 11. Among them, the material of the water outlet pipe 62 is selected according to the needs to reduce water flow resistance, prevent water leakage and affect water supply efficiency.

[0173] In some embodiments, the water outlet pipe 62 can be made of soft materials such as rubber materials (for example, rubber materials and the like). When the water valve 61 and the water-using device 11 are connected through the water outlet pipe 62, the water outlet pipe 62 can be made into interference fit at the connection to realize better sealing effect by using the characteristics of the soft material that can be deformed. But not limited to this, the water outlet pipe 62 can also be made of hard materials such as hard plastics and the like. The water outlet pipe 62 made of hard materials can maintain stable shape under high water pressure or vibration environment, and is not easy to deform, which reduces water flow resistance.

[0174] In some embodiments, a fastener such as a ribbon is arranged at a suitable position of the water outlet pipe 62, which is configured to constrain the water outlet pipe 62, so as to prevent the water outlet pipe 62 from loosening and further prevent the sealing at the connection of the water outlet pipe 62 from being damaged.

[0175] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 30, the water outlet pipe 62 is provided with a water pipe turning piece 225 at the bending position, which is configured to guide the pipeline in the water outlet pipe 62, reduce or avoid pipeline bending to reduce water flow resistance, reduce energy consumption and noise during the operation of the refrigerator, and improve the user's experience. Among them, the mounting bracket 40 is also provided with a fixing assembly 400. The water outlet pipe 62 is connected with the mounting bracket 40 through the fixing assembly 400 arranged on the mounting bracket 40, so as to realize the connection between the water outlet pipe 62 and the cabinet 10. The fixing assembly 400 can improve the stability of the water outlet pipe 62 during use, reduce or avoid the problems such as water leakage or poor water supply caused by loosening of the pipeline of the water outlet pipe 62, so as to improve the stability and reliability of the water supply system.

[0176] In some embodiments, the water valve 61 and the water outlet pipe 62 are both mounted on the mounting bracket 40, and then mounted on the cabinet 10, so that the stability of the water valve 61 and the water outlet pipe 62 is enhanced, the risk of damage caused by vibration or external impact is reduced, and the stability and reliability of the water supply system are improved. Among them, the water valve 61 and the water outlet pipe 62 can be assembled with the mounting bracket 40 first, and then mounted on the cabinet 10. This assembly method simplifies the assembly process of the water supply system. When the water valve 61 or the water outlet pipe 62 needs to be repaired or replaced, only the water supply system and the related connecting parts need to be disassembled, without disassembling the entire cabinet, which is convenient for the maintenance and repair of the water valve 61 and the water outlet pipe 62, and saves time and labor cost. In addition, by mounting the water valve 61 and the water outlet pipe 62 on the mounting bracket 40, the length of the water outlet pipe 62 can also be reduced. The shorter water outlet pipe 62 can reduce the length of the pipe and the number of connecting parts required, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the water outlet pipe 62. In addition, the shorter water outlet pipe 62 can make the layout of the water supply system compact, so that the space inside the cabinet 10 can be used to install or layout other components.

[0177] It is easy to understand that the refrigerator can be divided into multiple modules, each module is independently produced and assembled, and finally assembled, which reduces the assembly time and labor cost of the refrigerator and improves the assembly efficiency of the refrigerator.

[0178] For ease of understanding, the two ports of the water outlet pipe 62 are defined as the first end of the water outlet pipe 62 and the second end of the water outlet pipe 62. The first end of the water outlet pipe 62 is in communication with the water outlet port 61b of the water valve 61, and the second end of the water outlet pipe 62 is in communication with the water-using device 11, so that the water flow flows out from the water outlet port 61b of the water valve 61, passes through the first end of the water outlet pipe 62, and flows into the water-using device 11 from the second end of the water outlet pipe 62, so that the water flow flows to the water-using device 11.

[0179] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 30 and 31, the water inlet port 61a of the water valve 61 can be configured to be in communication with an external water supply end. The water inlet port 61a of the water valve 61 is an interface connected with an external water supply system, for example, a tap water pipe, a water pump, etc. The external water supply end allows the refrigerator to be connected to the external water supply system, increases the flexibility and reliability of the water source of the refrigerator, and expands the application scenarios of the refrigerator. For example, for the refrigerator that needs a large amount of water, such as a household, office, and public refrigerator, the external water supply end can ensure the continuity of the water source, without the need for frequent replacement or water addition, thereby improving the convenience and efficiency of the refrigerator.

[0180] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 32, the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61 can be configured to communicate with the internally connected water tank 140, that is, in addition to being connected to the externally connected water supply end, the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61 can also be connected to the water tank. The water tank can serve as a water supply source, improving the reliability and stability of water supply. In addition, the internally connected water tank can use less pipeline, has high reliability and good aesthetics. For example, in some scenarios, such as in a home where it is inconvenient to externally connect a faucet, using an internally connected water tank can reduce dependence on the external environment. In addition, for occasions that require instant water supply, such as medical equipment, laboratories, etc., an internally connected water tank can reduce the waiting time for water supply.

[0181] In some embodiments, the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61 can be configured to communicate with the externally connected water supply end and also communicate with the internally connected water tank, which can reduce the types and quantities of materials due to different configurations, reduce the complexity of production control and inventory costs, simplify the production process, improve assembly efficiency, reduce production costs, and reduce mold investment. In addition, it also solves the problem that different configurations of water supply systems can be installed in the same box, improving the interchangeability and universality of the box, improving the compatibility and adaptability of the refrigerator, and facilitating the assembly and maintenance of the refrigerator.

[0182] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 31, when the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61 is configured to communicate with the externally connected water supply end, that is, the water device 11 is provided with a water source by the externally connected water supply end. It should be noted that when the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61 is configured to communicate with the externally connected water supply end, the water pressure of the water supply source itself can be used to supply water to the water device 11. Therefore, using this water supply method does not require an additional water pump, and the water pressure of the water supply source itself can provide the pressure for water flow in the waterway system. This reduces the need for components such as water pumps and reduces the complexity and cost of the water supply system and the refrigerator.

[0183] In some embodiments, in order to meet different water use scenarios, multiple water outlets 62 need to be provided. Multiple water outlets 62 can be independently controlled according to actual needs to achieve water flow distribution and adjustment. Multiple water outlets 62 can deliver water flow to multiple water devices 11. For example, when a fault occurs in one water outlet 62 pipeline, other water outlet 62 pipelines can still work, reducing the impact on the water device 11.

[0184] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 31, the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 includes a first water outlet pipe 621. The first water outlet pipe 621 can supply water to the water using device 11 to meet the user's immediate water demand. The first water outlet pipe 621 reduces the residence time of water in the water outlet pipe 62, reduces or avoids the problem of water quality change due to long-term storage, and improves the safety of water use. Among them, the water valve 61 is provided with a first water outlet 611, and the water valve 61 is in communication with the first water outlet pipe 621 through the first water outlet 611 to make the water flow to the water using device 11. Among them, the water flow passes through the first water outlet 611 after being controlled by the water valve 61, flows into the pipeline of the first water outlet pipe 621, and then flows to the water using device 11, thereby reducing the resistance and loss of water flow during the flow process and improving the timeliness of water supply to the water using device 11.

[0185] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 31, the plurality of water outlet pipes 62 includes a second water outlet pipe 622. The second water outlet pipe 622 can be connected with the water storage tank 63 and is configured to deliver pre-cooled water to the water using device 11.

[0186] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 31, when the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61 is configured to communicate with the external water supply end, the refrigerator can be provided with a water storage tank 63, which can be arranged in the refrigeration compartment inside the refrigerator and is configured to store a certain amount of water. The water storage tank 63 is located in the refrigeration compartment and is in a relatively low-temperature environment to pre-cool the water in the water storage tank 63. When the user needs to drink cold drinking water or needs to quickly make ice, the water in the water storage tank 63 is already at a lower temperature and can be delivered to the water using device 11, thereby meeting the user's demand for cold drinking water or speeding up the ice making speed.

[0187] In some embodiments, an ultraviolet module 70 can be arranged between the water storage tank 63 and the water using device 11 or between the water valve 61 and the water using device 11. The ultraviolet module 70 can kill most of the bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms in the water, which can reduce the number of harmful microorganisms when the user uses water, thereby protecting the health of the user. Among them, the number of ultraviolet modules 70 can be set according to actual needs and costs.

[0188] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 31, the water valve 61 is provided with a second water outlet 612, and the water valve 61 is in communication with the water inlet end 63a of the water storage tank through the second water outlet 612, so that the water flows from the water valve 61 into the water storage tank 63. The water outlet end 63b of the water storage tank is in communication with the water using device 11 through the second water outlet pipe 622. That is, after the water flow is controlled by the water valve 61, it flows into the water inlet end 63a of the water storage tank through the second water outlet 612 of the water valve 61. After cooling in the water storage tank 63, the water flow flows into the pipeline of the second water outlet pipe 622 through the water outlet end 63b of the water storage tank, and then flows to the water using device 11. In this way, the water is cooled, the ice making speed is accelerated, and the user's satisfaction is improved.

[0189] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 31, the water supply system can be provided with a water tank support 41. The water tank support 41 is configured to mount the water storage tank 63 and provide stable support for it, so as to reduce or prevent it from shaking or tilting during operation, thereby ensuring the stability of the water storage tank 63. The water tank support 41 is connected with the mounting bracket 40, so that the water storage tank 63 is connected with the cabinet 10. The water storage tank 63 is mounted inside the refrigerator.

[0190] Among them, the mounting bracket 40 can mount the water tank support 41 and a plurality of different types of components, such as the water valve 61, the water outlet pipe 62, the water tank support 41, etc., thereby enhancing the flexibility and functionality of the mounting bracket 40. In this way, different components can be added or replaced in the mounting bracket 40 according to actual needs, so as to meet more support requirements. At the same time, in this way, the maintenance and repair of the water tank support 41 and the mounting bracket 40 are facilitated.

[0191] In some embodiments, when the water valve 61 is in communication with the inner-connected water tank 30, the refrigerator further comprises a water pump 60. The water pump 60 draws water in the inner-connected water tank 30 to flow to the water valve 61, and then the water valve 61 distributes the water flow to each water using device 11. The water pump 60 can provide pressure for the water flow to ensure that the water flow can be distributed to each water using device 11. Among them, the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61 is in communication with the inner-connected water tank 30 through the water pump 60. When the water using device 11 issues a demand, the water pump 60 starts to work, and the water pump 60 draws water in the inner-connected water tank 30 and flows through the water inlet 61a of the water valve 61, the water valve 61, and each water outlet pipe 62 to each water using device 11 to meet the demand of the water using device 11. Among them, through the cooperative work between the water pump 60 and the water valve 61, the pressure of the water flow can be provided and the flow of the water flow can be controlled, and the combination of the two can ensure the water supply of the water using device 11.

[0192] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 24 and FIG. 33, the water supply system is provided with a fixing frame 440. The fixing frame 440 is configured to mount the water pump 60, providing support for the water pump 60. The water pump 60 will vibrate when working, and the fixing frame 440 can prevent it from shaking or vibrating during operation. Among them, by connecting the fixing frame 440 with the mounting bracket 40, the water pump 60 is connected with the box body 10, which can ensure the stability and reliability of the water supply flow. The water pump 60 is prone to vibration during operation, and the fixing frame 440 can reduce the transmission of vibration to the box body 10 and reduce the noise of the refrigerator. In addition, the fixing frame 440 is connected with the mounting bracket 40, which can make the installation of the fixing frame 440 simple and fast, and reduce the installation difficulty and cost of the fixing frame 440.

[0193] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 40 allows the installation of multiple components such as the fixing frame 440, the water pump 60, and the water valve 61, enhancing the flexibility and functionality of the mounting bracket 40. This way, different components can be added or replaced on the mounting bracket 40 according to actual needs, meeting more support requirements. At the same time, such a setup makes it easy to maintain and repair the fixing frame 440 and the mounting bracket 40.

[0194] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 34, the water outlet pipe 62 includes a first part 6201 and a second part 6202, and the second part 6202 is connected with the first part 6201 to ensure normal water flow. The first part 6201 and the second part 6202 expand the application scenarios of the water outlet pipe 62. For example, the first part 6201 is made of hard material, such as hard plastic, etc. The first part 6201 can maintain stable shape under high water pressure or vibration environment and is not prone to deformation, ensuring smooth water flow. The second part 6202 can be made of soft material, such as rubber, silicone or flexible plastic. The characteristics of soft material enable the second part 6202 to adapt to different installation space and path requirements, facilitating the bending and installation of the water outlet pipe 62, and also can absorb and reduce the impact of water flow and vibration on the water supply system, thereby improving the safety and stability of the water supply system. For another example, the first part 6201 and the second part 6202 can be set to different lengths according to needs, so that the water outlet pipe 62 can adapt to different installation scenarios and needs.

[0195] In some embodiments, the first part 6201 and the second part 6202 make the water outlet pipe 62 more flexible during installation, maintenance and replacement. For example, if the first part 6201 or the second part 6202 of the water outlet pipe 62 is damaged and needs to be replaced, only that part needs to be replaced, without the need to replace the entire water outlet pipe 62, reducing the maintenance cost of the refrigerator.

[0196] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 34, the water outlet pipe 62 is provided with a joint 6203 configured to connect a first portion 6201 and a second portion 6202, improving the sealing of the connection between the first portion 6201 and the second portion 6202. For example, when the first portion 6201 is made of a hard material and the second portion 6202 is made of a soft material, the joint 6203 is used to stably connect the first portion 6201 and the second portion 6202, preventing water leakage at the connection between the first portion 6201 and the second portion 6202. In addition, the length of the water outlet pipe 62 can be adjusted by providing the joint 6203. The joint 6203 can make the water outlet pipe 62 suitable for different installation environments, making the water outlet pipe 62 widely applicable.

[0197] In some embodiments, the first portion 6201 of the water outlet pipe 62 is in communication with the water outlet 61b of the water valve 61, and the second portion 6202 of the water outlet pipe 62 is in communication with the water-using device 11. When the water valve 61 is opened, water can enter the water outlet pipe 62 to provide water for the water-using device 11.

[0198] In some embodiments, the joint 6203 can be installed by the mounting bracket 40 to ensure the stability of the joint 6203 and prevent water leakage of the water outlet pipe 62. For example, the joint 6203 can be installed on the mounting bracket 40 by fasteners such as a cable tie, a clamp, etc., to prevent the water outlet pipe 62 from coming out and ensure the stability of the connection. This installation method is simple and convenient. For another example, the mounting bracket 40 is provided with a recess, and the joint 6203 can be embedded in the recess of the mounting bracket 40 to ensure the stability of the joint 6203. This can achieve a high utilization of space and improve the compactness of the water supply system, making the water supply system highly modular, beautiful and stable.

[0199] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 35, the mounting bracket 40 is provided with a guide structure 421 providing support and guidance for the water outlet pipe 62. The guide structure 421 can be provided as an elastic buckle with an opening, facilitating the installation of the water outlet pipe 62 and the adjustment of the pipeline of the water outlet pipe 62. For example, the water outlet pipe 62 can be supported by the guide structure 421 of the mounting bracket 40 under the condition of large water flow pressure or vibration, which helps to maintain the stability of the water outlet pipe 62. For another example, the guide structure 421 allows the water outlet pipe 62 to extend along a predetermined path and direction, which helps to maintain the directionality of the water flow in the water outlet pipe 62.

[0200] In some embodiments, the guide structure 421 is attached to the second portion 6202 of the water outlet pipe 62, improving the stability of the water outlet pipe 62. For example, the second portion 6202 of the water outlet pipe 62 is made of soft material and is easily deformed or displaced by external factors. By limiting the second portion 6202 with the guide structure 421, the deformation or displacement can be limited, ensuring that the water outlet pipe 62 can maintain its predetermined shape and position. For another example, the second portion 6202 of the water outlet pipe 62 is relatively long, and the guide structure 421 is arranged at a suitable position to extend the water outlet pipe 62 in a specific direction or maintain the stability of the water outlet pipe 62.

[0201] In some embodiments, the guide structure 421 can at least gather the plurality of water outlet pipes 62, which helps to save space in the cabinet 10, reduce clutter, and improve the overall aesthetics and neatness of the water supply system. At the same time, the gathered water outlet pipes 62 can simplify the installation process and facilitate installation and maintenance. Referring to FIG. 35, the guide structure 421 can be provided with a baffle 4211. The baffle 4211 facilitates the entry of the water outlet pipe 62 into the guide structure 421, reducing the difficulty of installing the water outlet pipe 62. The shape and position of the baffle 4211 can control the direction of the water outlet pipe 62. Among them, the baffle 4211 can be arranged in any other fixing structure of the water outlet pipe 62 according to the needs, which facilitates the installation of the water outlet pipe 62.

[0202] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 30, the fixing assembly 400 includes a constraint structure 410, and the fixing assembly 400 installs the water outlet pipe 62 at a predetermined position through the constraint structure 410, thereby preventing the water outlet pipe 62 from moving or deforming. This helps to reduce problems such as water leakage and blockage caused by loose or displaced connections of the water outlet pipe 62, and improves the reliability and durability of the water supply system. The constraint structure 410 can constrain a plurality of water outlet pipes 62 to simplify the installation process of the water outlet pipe 62 and improve the space utilization of the cabinet 10. For example, the constraint structure 410 can be implemented by a clamping groove, a clamping arm, a fastener, or the like, which facilitates the installation of a plurality of water outlet pipes 62. Among them, the constraint structure 410 can be integrated with a plurality of water outlet pipes 62 to form a water supply pipe bundle, and the water supply pipe bundle is connected to the water using device 11 after passing through the cabinet 10. Therefore, the formation of the water supply pipe bundle makes the water supply system more neat and beautiful, and also reduces the difficulty of installing the water supply pipe bundle.

[0203] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 30, the fixing assembly 400 includes a ring-shaped sleeve 414, the inner side of which constrains the water supply pipe bundle. The ring-shaped sleeve 414 can provide constraint and support for the water supply pipe bundle formed by the water outlet pipes 62, ensuring the stability and safety of the water supply pipe bundle during operation. For example, the water outlet pipes 62 have been adjusted to a preset orientation before forming the water supply pipe bundle, facilitating the assembly of the water supply pipe bundle with the ring-shaped sleeve 414. The outer side of the ring-shaped sleeve 414 is configured to be connected with the cabinet 10, so that the water supply pipe bundle is connected with the cabinet 10 through the ring-shaped sleeve 414. In this way, the stability of the water supply pipe bundle and the ring-shaped sleeve 414 is enhanced, enabling the water supply system to operate in a vibrating condition. Moreover, through the connection of the water supply pipe bundle with the cabinet 10, the loosening or falling off of the water supply pipe bundle can be reduced, improving the safety of the water supply system in operation.

[0204] In some embodiments, the ring-shaped sleeve 414 is located between the low-temperature space (e.g., the refrigeration compartment) inside the cabinet and the outside of the cabinet (e.g., the room temperature environment), so that there is a temperature difference between the two sides of the ring-shaped sleeve 414. The temperature difference can cause heat exchange, and the water vapor in the air outside the refrigerator can condense into dew at the ring-shaped sleeve 414, resulting in condensation phenomenon, which can cause electrochemical corrosion or affect the aesthetic appearance of the refrigerator. To prevent the condensation phenomenon, the ring-shaped sleeve 414 can be made of protective cotton. The heat preservation performance of the protective cotton can reduce the heat transfer between the two sides of the ring-shaped sleeve 414, reducing the degree of heat exchange. In addition, the elastic deformation characteristics of the protective cotton can fill the gap between the ring-shaped sleeve 414 and the cabinet 10, preventing the humid air outside the refrigerator from contacting the cold surface of the ring-shaped sleeve 414, thereby preventing condensation.

[0205] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure; although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0206] For the convenience of explanation, the above description has been made in combination with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to exhaust or limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be derived according to the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are to better explain the principles and practical applications, so that those skilled in the art can better use the embodiments and various different modified embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, wherein, The application relates to a refrigerator, which comprises a cabinet, a water-using device arranged on the front side of the cabinet, a containing cavity arranged on the front side of the cabinet, a water level detection assembly, a water tank and an installation support. The installation support is arranged in the containing cavity and fixedly connected with the installation seat. The installation seat is provided with a first installation groove. The water level detection assembly comprises a sliding structure fixedly connected with the inductive element and capable of sliding in the first installation groove along the first direction. The sliding structure comprises an installation part and a sliding part. The installation part is capable of approaching or moving away from the groove bottom surface of the first installation groove along the first direction. The surface of the installation part facing the groove bottom surface of the first installation groove is provided with the inductive element, and the surface of the installation part facing away from the groove bottom surface of the first installation groove is attached to the water tank. One end of the sliding part facing away from the installation part extends towards the rear side of the cabinet, and the outer side of the sliding part is in contact with the inner wall of the first installation groove.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The groove bottom surface of the installation seat is provided with an installation column fixedly connected with the first end of the elastic element. 3.The refrigerator of claim 2, wherein, The surface of the inductive element facing away from the installation part is fixedly connected with the second end of the elastic element. The sliding part is provided with a guide groove extending along the first direction.

4. The refrigerator of claim 3, wherein, The installation seat is provided with a guide part fixedly connected with the inner wall of the first installation groove and capable of sliding in the guide groove along the first direction.

5. The refrigerator of claim 3, wherein, The installation seat is provided with a limiting part.

6. The refrigerator of claim 3, wherein, The limiting part is provided with a limiting groove extending along the first direction. The limiting part further comprises a blocking part located in the limiting groove. The sliding part is provided with a clamping block capable of sliding in the limiting groove along the first direction.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, When the water tank approaches the rear side of the cabinet, the clamping block is separated from the blocking part.

8. The refrigerator of claim 7, wherein, When the water tank moves away from the rear side of the cabinet, the clamping block is in abutment with the surface of the blocking part facing the front side of the cabinet. The refrigerator further comprises an installation support arranged in the containing cavity and fixedly connected with the installation seat. The water tank is provided with a connecting structure. When the water tank approaches the rear side of the cabinet, the water tank is fixedly connected with the installation support through the connecting structure. The cabinet is provided with a first matching part, and the water tank is provided with a second matching part. The first matching part is located in the second matching part when the water tank is located in the box body, so as to fix the water tank and the box body; the mounting bracket is provided with a plurality of retractable clamping claws, and the plurality of clamping claws fix the connecting structure when the water tank is close to the rear side of the box body, so as to fix the water tank and the mounting bracket.

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The surface of the water tank towards the rear side of the box body is provided as an inclined surface, the top end of the inclined surface is close to the rear side of the box body relative to the bottom end of the inclined surface; the water level detection assembly is provided with a fitting surface, and the fitting surface is provided as an inclined surface; when the water tank is close to the rear side of the box body, the fitting surface is fitted with the inclined surface.

10. A refrigerator, wherein, Comprise: The box body is provided with a water using device on the front side, and is provided with a containing cavity on the front side; The water level detection assembly comprises: The mounting seat is arranged in the containing cavity; The elastic member is connected with the mounting seat at the first end, and the second end can be stretched and contracted in the first direction; The sensing member is arranged at the second end of the elastic member; The water tank is configured to supply water to the water using device; Wherein, the water tank can be arranged in the containing cavity in the first direction; the water tank is fixed with the box body when it is located in the containing cavity; the elastic member is in a compressed state, and the sensing member is fitted with the water tank; The water tank is configured to move towards the rear side of the box body, and the water tank is close to the rear side of the box body, the water tank is fixedly connected with the mounting seat, and the elastic member is retracted.

11. A refrigerator, wherein, Comprise: The box body is provided with a water using device on the front side; The mounting bracket is arranged in the box body, the first surface of the mounting bracket faces away from the front side of the box body, and the second surface of the mounting bracket faces towards the front side of the box body; The water tank is located on the second surface of the mounting bracket; The water pump is arranged on the first surface of the mounting bracket, and the water inlet of the water pump is communicated with the water tank; The water valve is provided with a water inlet communicated with the water outlet of the water pump, and the water outlet is communicated with at least the water using device.

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