Refrigerator assembly

Abstract

The present application provides a refrigerator assembly, comprising a refrigerator and a water supply device. The water supply device is arranged inside the refrigerator and comprises a bracket, a water supply assembly, a water container, and a control assembly. The bracket comprises a base, and the base is provided with a bearing surface for bearing the water container. The water supply device has a manual trigger mode and an automatic trigger mode, wherein the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode share a water outlet of the water supply assembly. In the manual trigger mode, the control assembly controls, on the basis of a manual trigger by a user, the water supply assembly to supply water to the water outlet. In the automatic trigger mode, the control assembly controls, on the basis of a water level of the water container, the water supply assembly to supply water to the water outlet. By arranging the water supply device in the refrigerator, usage functions and scenarios of the refrigerator can be increased. The water supply device provides two modes, i.e., a manual water supply mode and an automatic water supply mode, thereby improving the convenience and autonomous operability of water supply. Manual water supply and automatic water supply share the same water outlet for water supply, thereby reducing the volume of the water supply device.

Description

Refrigerator components

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2024115718526, filed on November 4, 2024, entitled “Refrigerator Component”, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0002] [Technical Field]

[0003] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to refrigerator components.

[0004] [Background Technology]

[0005] With the development of technology, in order to meet users' needs for cold water, more and more refrigerators are equipped with water supply devices. Common water supply devices usually provide two methods: automatic water dispensing and manual water dispensing. However, these two methods usually correspond to two water outlets, and the water supply devices are relatively large in size.

[0006] [Summary of the Invention]

[0007] This application provides a refrigerator component. On the one hand, setting up a water supply device inside the refrigerator can increase the refrigerator's functionality and usage scenarios. On the other hand, the water supply device provides both manual and automatic water supply modes, improving the convenience and autonomous operation of water supply. Furthermore, since both manual and automatic water supply use the same water outlet, the size of the water supply device can be reduced, and the two water supply modes can be controlled separately.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application is to provide a refrigerator assembly. The refrigerator assembly includes a refrigerator and a water supply device. The water supply device is disposed inside the refrigerator and includes a support, a water supply component, a water container, and a control component. The support includes a base with a support surface for supporting the water container. The water supply device has a manual trigger mode and an automatic trigger mode, both sharing the same water outlet. In the manual trigger mode, the control component controls the water supply component to supply water to the outlet based on the user's manual trigger. In the automatic trigger mode, the control component controls the water supply component to supply water to the outlet based on the water level in the water container.

[0009] The bracket also includes a top cover spaced apart from the base along the direction of gravity and a back plate connecting the base and the top cover. The water outlet is located on the top cover. The water supply equipment further includes a manual triggering component located on the top cover and a water level detection component located on the back plate. The manual triggering component is used to receive manual triggering by the user, and the water level detection component is used to detect the water level in the water container.

[0010] The water supply component includes a first pipeline with an outlet at one end. The manual trigger component includes a support, a pressing plate, and a trigger switch. The support is detachably mounted on the top cover and includes a support body. The trigger switch is mounted on the support body. The pressing plate includes a pressing plate body that is rotatably connected to the support body around a preset rotation axis. The pressing plate body has pressing ends and trigger ends located on both sides of the rotation axis. The pressing ends are for the user to press, and the trigger ends move with the pressing ends and trigger the trigger switch. The pressing plate has a hollow area. The support also includes a first pipeline fixing part that protrudes from the support body to the side where the pressing plate body is located. The first pipeline fixing part is located in the hollow area and is used to support the pipe body of the first pipeline.

[0011] The refrigerator includes a refrigerator body and a door that is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body. The back panel is detachably fixed to the inner main surface of the door.

[0012] The refrigerator assembly also includes a storage basket, which is arranged horizontally alongside the base on the inner main surface of the door. The base is further away from the connection between the door and the refrigerator body than the storage basket.

[0013] The water supply component includes a first pipe with an outlet at one end. The refrigerator component also includes a second pipe, one end of which is detachably connected to the other end of the first pipe. The other end of the second pipe is located on the connection side of the refrigerator body and is used to connect to an external water source.

[0014] The water supply equipment also includes a positioning detection component, which generates a positioning indication in response to the water container being placed on the support surface. The control component disables the manual trigger mode and enables the automatic trigger mode in response to the positioning indication.

[0015] The positioning detection component generates a non-positioning indication in response to the water container not being placed on the support surface, and the control component enables a manual trigger mode in response to the simultaneous presence of an open indication indicating that the door is in the open state and a non-positioning indication.

[0016] The manual trigger component is located above the support surface and includes a press plate for the user to press. When the water container is placed on the support surface, the height of the water container relative to the support surface is set so that the press plate is in a non-pressed state.

[0017] The control component also responds to the overflow indication and the most recent water supply before the overflow indication is generated based on the automatic trigger mode, disables the automatic trigger mode, and locks the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The refrigerator component provided by this application includes a refrigerator and a water supply device. The water supply device is installed inside the refrigerator and includes a bracket, a water supply component, a water container, and a control component. The bracket includes a base with a support surface for supporting the water container. The water supply device has a manual trigger mode and an automatic trigger mode, both sharing the same water outlet. In manual trigger mode, the control component controls the water supply component to supply water to the outlet based on the user's manual trigger. In automatic trigger mode, the control component controls the water supply component to supply water to the outlet based on the water level in the water container. On the one hand, installing a water supply device inside the refrigerator increases the refrigerator's functionality and usage scenarios; on the other hand, the water supply device provides both manual and automatic water supply modes, improving the convenience and autonomy of water supply. Furthermore, using the same outlet for both manual and automatic water supply reduces the size of the water supply device and allows for separate control of the two water supply methods.

[0019] [Attached Image Description]

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator component in some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device in some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device in some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device in some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator component in some embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator component in some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device in some embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device in some embodiments of this application.

[0029]

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0033] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator assembly in some embodiments of this application, and Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device in some embodiments of this application.

[0034] The refrigerator assembly 10 includes a refrigerator 101 and a water supply device 102.

[0035] The water supply equipment 102 is installed inside the refrigerator 101.

[0036] The water supply equipment 102 includes a support 1021, a water supply component 1022, a water container 1023, and a control component 1024. The support 1021 includes a base 201, on which a support surface A for supporting the water container 1023 is provided.

[0037] The water supply device 102 has a manual trigger mode and an automatic trigger mode, both of which share the same water outlet of the water supply component 1022. In manual trigger mode, the control component 1024 controls the water supply component 1022 to supply water to the outlet based on the user's manual triggering; in automatic trigger mode, the control component 1024 controls the water supply component 1022 to supply water to the outlet based on the water level of the water container 1023. The location of the outlet corresponds to the placement position of the water container 1023.

[0038] The size and shape of the water supply equipment 102 are set according to the actual situation to ensure that the water supply equipment 102 can be placed inside the refrigerator 101 without affecting the storage and other functions of the refrigerator 101.

[0039] The location of the water supply device 102 inside the refrigerator 101 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the water supply device 102 can be set inside the refrigerator door of the refrigerator 101, specifically in the middle of the inside of the refrigerator door, at the top of the inside of the refrigerator door, or other locations; or the water supply device 102 can be set on the refrigerator body of the refrigerator 101.

[0040] The water container 1023 can be a water cup, a kettle, or something else; there are no restrictions here.

[0041] The shape and size of the support 1021 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the size of the support 1021 can be set to correspond to the size of the water container 1023, specifically in terms of height. The shape and size of the base 201 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the size of the base 201 can be set to correspond to the size of the water container 1023, specifically in terms of the space occupied, which is not limited here.

[0042] The size of the supporting surface A on the base 201 can be set to correspond to the size of the water container 1023, or the size of the supporting surface A can be larger than the size of the water container 1023, or other settings, to ensure that the supporting surface A of the base 201 can support the water container 1023. No restrictions are imposed here.

[0043] In some embodiments, the manual triggering mode and the automatic triggering mode of the water supply device 102 do not exist simultaneously. Specifically, the manual triggering mode is enabled and the automatic triggering mode is disabled; or, the manual triggering mode is disabled and the automatic triggering mode is enabled.

[0044] It is understandable that when the manual trigger mode of the water supply equipment 102 is enabled, the signal transmission related to the manual trigger mode can proceed normally. When the manual trigger mode of the water supply equipment 102 is disabled, the signal transmission related to the manual trigger mode cannot operate normally or there is no feedback after operation.

[0045] Similarly, when the automatic trigger mode of the water supply equipment 102 is enabled, the signal transmission related to the automatic trigger mode can proceed normally. When the automatic trigger mode of the water supply equipment 102 is disabled, the signal transmission related to the automatic trigger mode cannot operate normally or there is no feedback after operation.

[0046] In some embodiments, in response to the water supply duration in automatic trigger mode exceeding a preset time threshold, the control component 1024 shuts down the water supply component 1022, disables the automatic trigger mode, and locks the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode, thereby controlling the water supply component 1022 to stop supplying water to the outlet. The preset time threshold can be determined based on the capacity of the water container 1023, or other parameters, which are not limited here.

[0047] In some embodiments, the control component 1024 also releases the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode in response to the user's unlock instruction, so that the water supply component 1022 can continue to supply water to the outlet in either manual trigger mode or automatic trigger mode.

[0048] In some embodiments, the control component 1024, in response to an overflow indication and the most recent water supply prior to the overflow indication, disables the automatic trigger mode based on the automatic trigger mode and locks the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode to control the water supply component 1022 to stop supplying water to the outlet. At this time, the automatic trigger mode of the water supply device 102 cannot be used, while the manual trigger mode of the water supply device 102 can be enabled or disabled. The overflow indication indicates that water has overflowed from the water container 1023.

[0049] In one application scenario, the water supply device 102 also includes an overflow box and an overflow detection component. The overflow box cooperates with the base 201 to form a water storage space for collecting water accumulated on the support surface A. The overflow detection component generates an overflow indication in response to the water level in the water storage space being greater than or equal to a preset water level threshold. The control component 1024 shuts off the water supply component 1022 in response to the overflow indication, thereby controlling the water supply component 1022 to stop supplying water to the outlet. The overflow box and the overflow detection component can be located on the base 201 of the bracket 1021 or at other locations on the bracket 1021, which is not limited here.

[0050] In some implementations, the control component 1024, in response to an overflow indication and the most recent water supply prior to the overflow indication, disables the manual trigger mode based on the manual trigger mode and locks the disabled state of the manual trigger mode to control the water supply component 1022 to stop supplying water to the outlet. Furthermore, the automatic trigger mode is also disabled.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, the refrigerator component 10 includes a refrigerator 101 and a water supply device 102. On the one hand, setting the water supply device 102 inside the refrigerator 101 can increase the functionality and usage scenarios of the refrigerator 101. On the other hand, the water supply device 102 provides both manual and automatic water supply modes, which improves the convenience and autonomous operation of water supply. Furthermore, since both manual and automatic water supply use the same water outlet, the volume of the water supply device 102 can be reduced, and the two water supply modes can be controlled separately. Moreover, the automatic triggering mode and manual triggering mode of the water supply component 1022 can be controlled according to the water supply duration, overflow indication, etc.

[0052] Referring to Figure 3, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device in some embodiments of this application, the water supply device 102 includes a bracket 1021, a water supply component 1022, a water container 1023, a control component 1024, a manual trigger component 1025, and a water level detection component 1026.

[0053] The bracket 1021 includes a base 201, a top cover 202, and a back plate 203. The top cover 202 is spaced apart from the base 201 along the direction of gravity, and the back plate 203 connects the base 201 and the top cover 202. A water outlet is located on the top cover 202. A manual trigger component 1025 is located on the top cover 202, and a water level detection component 1026 is located on the back plate 203. The manual trigger component 1025 is used to receive manual triggering from the user, and the water level detection component 1026 is used to detect the water level in the water container 1023.

[0054] The distance between the base 201 and the top cover 202 is the length of the back plate 203, and the length of the back plate 203 can be determined according to the actual situation.

[0055] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 101 includes a refrigerator body and a door rotatably connected to the refrigerator body. The refrigerator body and the door can be connected by a mounting bracket, a hinge, screws, etc. The back panel 203 is detachably fixed to the inner main surface of the door.

[0056] It is understood that the water supply device 102 is detachably connected to the door of the refrigerator 101. The water supply device 102 can be located in the middle, at the top, or other positions on the inner side of the main surface of the door. No restrictions are imposed here.

[0057] In some embodiments of this application, the refrigerator assembly 10 includes a refrigerator 101 and a water supply device 102, and the refrigerator 101 and the water supply device 102 are detachably connected to improve the flexibility of the water supply device 102 on the door of the refrigerator 101.

[0058] In some embodiments, the water level detection component 1026 generates a water supply pause instruction in response to the water level in the water container 1023 being greater than or equal to a preset water level threshold, and the control component 1024 shuts off the water supply component 1022 in response to the water supply pause instruction. The preset water level threshold can be set according to the volume of the water container 1023, or other parameters, which are not limited here.

[0059] The water supply device 102 provided in some embodiments of this application includes a bracket 1021, a water supply component 1022, a water container 1023, a control component 1024, a manual trigger component 1025, and a water level detection component 1026. On the one hand, users can manually take water through the manual trigger component 1025, and the design of the manual trigger component 1025 increases the diversity of water taking methods; on the other hand, the water level detection component 1026 can be used to detect the water level in the water container 1023, so as to control the opening and closing of the water supply component 1022, which can prevent water from overflowing from the water container 1023.

[0060] Referring to Figure 4, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0061] The water supply component 1022 includes a first pipeline 301, with the outlet located at one end of the first pipeline 301.

[0062] The manual trigger assembly 1025 includes a support 401, a pressing plate 402, and a trigger switch 403. The support 401 includes a support body 4011 and a first pipe fixing part 4012 protruding from the support body 4011 towards the side where the pressing plate body 4021 is located. The trigger switch 403 is disposed on the support body 4011. The pressing plate 402 includes a pressing plate body 4021. The pressing plate body 4021 is rotatably connected to the support body 4011 around a preset rotation axis. The pressing plate body 4021 has a pressing end 501 and a trigger end 502 located on both sides of the rotation axis. The pressing end 501 is pressed by the user, and the trigger end 502 moves with the pressing end 501 and triggers the trigger switch 403. The pressing plate 402 has a hollow area O. The first pipe fixing part 4012 is located within the hollow area O and is used to support the body of the first pipe 301.

[0063] The number of first pipes 301 can be one, two, or other. When there are multiple first pipes 301, a pipe integrator can be used to integrate the outlets of multiple first pipes 301 together. Specifically, one end of the pipe integrator is connected to one end of multiple first pipes 301, and the other end of the pipe integrator is connected to the outlet, thereby enabling water to be supplied to the outlet using multiple first pipes 301. Alternatively, multiple first pipes 301 can be connected end to end, with one end of the connected pipe connected to the outlet and the other end connected to a water supply device or an external water source. The water supply device can be a water tank, water box, or other water storage device.

[0064] The support 401 is detachably mounted on the top cover 202. Alternatively, the support 401 and the top cover 202 are integrally formed.

[0065] The shape and size of the support 401 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the shape and size of the support 401 can be set to correspond to the shape and size of the top cover 202 in the bracket 1021.

[0066] The shape and size of the pressing plate 402 can be set according to the actual situation. The shape and size of the pressing end 501 and the trigger end 502 on the pressing plate 402 can be set according to the actual situation. The shape and size of the hollow area O in the pressing plate 402 can be set according to the actual situation, and there are no restrictions here.

[0067] In some embodiments, the water outlet is located in the hollow area O of the press plate 402. In order to avoid the inability to discharge water, or to prevent the first pipe 301 from shaking due to water pressure or other factors when discharging water, and to reduce the volume of the water supply device 102, a first pipe fixing part 4012 can be provided on the support body 4011 and the first pipe fixing part 4012 is located in the hollow area O of the press plate 402, so as to provide a supporting force for the pipe body of the first pipe 301 by using the first pipe fixing part 4012, and even fix the pipe body of the first pipe 301.

[0068] In some embodiments, the pressing end 501 and the trigger end 502 are located on opposite sides of the rotation axis. When the user presses the pressing end 501, the pressure plate body 4021 tilts relative to the rotation axis, the pressing end 501 falls, and the trigger end 502 rises. The trigger end 502 contacts the trigger switch 403 and triggers the trigger switch 403, initiating the manual water dispensing process. Specifically, the trigger switch 403 transmits an electrical signal to the water supply component 1022, which transports water through the first pipeline 301, and the water is discharged through the outlet. The electrical signal is configured to trigger the trigger switch 403, requiring water to be dispensed through the outlet.

[0069] In some embodiments, the trigger switch 403 is a micro switch, which is provided with a drive rod and an actuating spring. When the user presses the pressing end 501, the pressure plate body 4021 tilts relative to the rotation axis, the pressing end 501 is lower than the trigger end 502, the trigger end 502 contacts the drive rod, and the drive rod transmits the force from the user's pressing to the actuating spring in the micro switch, so as to realize the circuit connection through the actuating spring and transmit the electrical signal to the water supply component 1022. The water supply component 1022 transports water through the first pipe 301, and the water is discharged through the outlet.

[0070] In other embodiments, the trigger switch 403 can be other types of switches, which are not limited here. For example, the trigger switch 403 is an infrared switch. When the user presses the pressing end 501, the pressure plate body 4021 tilts relative to the rotation axis, and the pressing end 501 is lower than the trigger end 502. The infrared switch detects the emitted light located on the trigger end 502, thereby triggering the trigger switch 403.

[0071] In some embodiments, the trigger switch 403 has a display screen for displaying the state of the trigger switch 403. Specifically, it displays "ON" when the trigger switch 403 is triggered and "OFF" when the trigger switch 403 is not triggered.

[0072] In some embodiments, the first pipeline fixing part 4012 includes a support body and a pressing part connected to the support body. The support body is connected to the bearing 401. The pipe body of the first pipeline 301 is supported on the top of the support body, and the pressing part is pressed on the side of the pipe body away from the support body.

[0073] In some embodiments, the support body and the pressing part can form a notch, and at least a portion of the tube body of the first pipe 301 is disposed in the notch. The side of the tube body of the first pipe 301 away from the support body abuts against the pressing part. At this time, the tube body of the first pipe 301 can be fixed by using the notch.

[0074] In other embodiments, the support body and the clamping part can fix the tube body of the first pipe 301 in other ways, which are not limited here. For example, the support body and the clamping part form a through hole, through which at least a portion of the tube body of the first pipe 301 passes, and the side of the tube body of the first pipe 301 away from the support body abuts against the clamping part. In this case, the tube body of the first pipe 301 can be fixed by using the through hole.

[0075] In some embodiments, the manual trigger component 1025 is located above the support surface A, and when the water container 1023 is placed on the support surface A, the height of the water container 1023 relative to the support surface A is set such that the pressing plate 402 is in a non-pressed state.

[0076] In some embodiments of this application, the water supply device 102 can rotate around the rotation axis when the user presses the pressing end 501 of the pressing plate body 4021 in the pressing plate 402. During the rotation, the trigger end 502 of the pressing plate body 4021 contacts the trigger switch 403, thereby triggering the trigger switch 403, and the water supply component 1022 starts to supply water to the outlet through the first pipeline 301.

[0077] In addition, the first pipe fixing part 4012 in the water supply equipment 102 can provide support to the pipe body of the first pipe 301 on the one hand, and restrict the pipe body of the first pipe 301 on the other hand, so as to prevent it from swinging randomly.

[0078] Referring to Figure 5, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator assembly in some embodiments of this application, the refrigerator assembly 10 includes a refrigerator 101, a water supply device 102, and a storage basket 103.

[0079] The refrigerator 101 includes a refrigerator body and a door that is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body. The water supply device 102 includes a bracket 1021, which includes a base 201, a top cover 202 and a back plate 203. The back plate 203 is detachably fixed to the inner main surface of the door.

[0080] The storage basket 103 is arranged horizontally alongside the base 201 on the inner main surface of the door, and the base 201 is further away from the connection side between the door and the refrigerator body than the storage basket 103.

[0081] Alternatively, the storage basket 103 is arranged horizontally alongside the base 201 on the inner main surface of the door, with the base 201 being closer to the connection between the door and the refrigerator body than the storage basket 103.

[0082] In some embodiments, the number of storage baskets 103 in the refrigerator assembly 10 may be one, two, three or other, and there is no limitation here.

[0083] It is understandable that when there are multiple storage baskets 103 in the refrigerator assembly 10, some storage baskets 103 can be arranged side by side with the base 201 of the water supply device 102, which makes it more aesthetically pleasing and can make reasonable use of the space between the door and the water supply device 102; other storage baskets 103 can be set on the door and not arranged side by side with the storage baskets 103.

[0084] In some embodiments, the storage basket 103 is detachably connected to the door of the refrigerator 101. For example, the storage basket 103 is hooked onto the door.

[0085] In some embodiments, the storage basket 103 is detachably connected to the water supply device 102. For example, the storage basket 103 is hooked onto the bracket 1021 of the water supply device 102, specifically hooked onto the base 201 or hooked onto the back panel 203.

[0086] Referring to Figure 6, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator assembly in some embodiments of this application, the refrigerator assembly 10 includes a refrigerator 101, a water supply device 102, a storage basket 103, and a second pipeline 104.

[0087] The water supply component 1022 includes a first pipeline 301, with the outlet located at one end of the first pipeline 301.

[0088] One end of the second pipe 104 is detachably connected to the other end of the first pipe 301. The other end of the second pipe 104 is located on the connection side of the refrigerator body and is used to connect to an external water source.

[0089] In some embodiments, the first conduit 301 and the second conduit 104 are directly connected, or connected via an integrator, or otherwise, which is not limited here.

[0090] See Figures 7 and 8, which are schematic diagrams of the structure of water supply equipment in some embodiments of this application.

[0091] The water supply equipment 102 also includes a positioning detection component 1027.

[0092] The positioning detection component 1027 generates a positioning indication in response to the water container 1023 being placed on the support surface A, and the control component 1024 disables the manual trigger mode and enables the automatic trigger mode in response to the positioning indication.

[0093] Alternatively, the positioning detection component 1027 generates a non-positioning indication in response to the water container 1023 not being placed on the support surface A, and the control component 1024 enables the manual triggering mode and disables the automatic triggering mode in response to the non-positioning indication.

[0094] Alternatively, the positioning detection component 1027 generates a non-positioning indication in response to the water container 1023 not being placed on the support surface A, and the control component 1024 enables the manual triggering mode and disables the automatic triggering mode in response to the simultaneous presence of the door opening indication and the non-positioning indication indicating that the door is in the open state.

[0095] In Figure 7, the positioning detection component 1027 is disposed on the support body 4011 and located in the hollow area O. The positioning detection component 1027 is used to detect whether the water container 1023 is placed on the support surface A.

[0096] In Figure 8, the support 401 includes a receiving portion 4013 that protrudes from the support body 4011 toward the side where the pressure plate body 4021 is located. The positioning detection component 1027 is disposed in the receiving portion 4013 and is used to detect whether the water container 1023 is placed on the support surface A.

[0097] In some embodiments, the positioning detection component 1027 may be a magnet sensor, in which case a magnet is required to be provided on the water container 1023 so that when the water container 1023 is placed on the support surface A of the base 201, the magnet sensor can detect the magnet on the water container 1023, thereby determining that the water container 1023 has been placed on the support surface A of the base 201.

[0098] In other embodiments, the in-situ detection component 1027 may be other types of sensors, such as infrared sensors, which are not limited here.

[0099] It is understood that the water supply device 102 provided in some embodiments of this application includes a positioning detection component 1027, which can detect in advance whether the water container 1023 is placed in the designated position before water is injected, so as to avoid the situation where the water container 1023 is not in the designated position when the user presses the pressing end 501 of the pressure plate body 4021 in the pressing plate 402, and water supply starts, thus avoiding waste of water resources.

[0100] In summary, the refrigerator component 10 provided in some embodiments of this application, on the one hand, can increase the functionality and usage scenarios of the refrigerator 101 by setting a water supply device 102 inside the refrigerator 101; on the other hand, the water supply device 102 provides both manual and automatic water supply modes, which improves the convenience and autonomous operation of water supply. Furthermore, since manual and automatic water supply use the same water outlet, the volume of the water supply device 102 can be reduced, and the two water supply modes can be controlled separately; and on the other hand, the automatic triggering mode and manual triggering mode of the water supply component 1022 can be controlled according to the water supply duration, overflow indication, etc.

[0101] The above are merely embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator component, wherein, The refrigerator assembly includes: refrigerator; A water supply device is installed inside the refrigerator and includes a bracket, a water supply component, a water container, and a control component. The bracket includes a base with a support surface for supporting the water container. The water supply device has a manual trigger mode and an automatic trigger mode. The manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode share the water outlet of the water supply component. In the manual trigger mode, the control component controls the water supply component to supply water to the water outlet based on the user's manual trigger. In the automatic trigger mode, the control component controls the water supply component to supply water to the water outlet based on the water level in the water container.

2. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The bracket also includes a top cover spaced apart from the base along the direction of gravity and a back plate connecting the base and the top cover. The water outlet is located on the top cover. The water supply device further includes a manual trigger component located on the top cover and a water level detection component located on the back plate. The manual trigger component is used to receive manual triggering by the user, and the water level detection component is used to detect the water level in the water container.

3. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The water supply assembly includes a first pipeline, with the outlet located at one end of the first pipeline. The manual trigger assembly includes a support, a pressing plate, and a trigger switch. The support is detachably mounted on the top cover and includes a support body. The trigger switch is mounted on the support body. The pressing plate includes a pressing plate body, which is rotatably connected to the support body around a preset rotation axis. It has pressing ends and trigger ends located on both sides of the rotation axis. The pressing ends are for users to press, and the trigger ends move with the pressing ends and trigger the trigger switch. The pressing plate has a hollow area. The support also includes a first pipeline fixing part protruding from the support body towards the side where the pressing plate body is located. The first pipeline fixing part is located within the hollow area and is used to support the body of the first pipeline.

4. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The refrigerator includes a refrigerator body and a door that is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body, and the back panel is detachably fixed to the inner main surface of the door.

5. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 4, wherein, The refrigerator assembly also includes a storage basket, which is arranged horizontally alongside the base on the inner main surface of the door. The base is further away from the connection side between the door and the refrigerator body than the storage basket.

6. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The water supply assembly includes a first pipe, and the water outlet is located at one end of the first pipe. The refrigerator assembly also includes a second pipe, one end of which is detachably connected to the other end of the first pipe. The other end of the second pipe is located on the connection side of the refrigerator body and is used to connect to an external water source.

7. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 4, wherein, The water supply equipment also includes a positioning detection component, which generates a positioning indication in response to the water container being placed on the support surface. The control component disables the manual triggering mode and enables the automatic triggering mode in response to the positioning indication.

8. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 7, wherein, The positioning detection component generates a non-positioning indication in response to the water container not being placed on the support surface, and the control component enables the manual triggering mode in response to the simultaneous presence of an open door indication indicating that the door is in an open state and the non-positioning indication.

9. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The manual trigger component is located above the support surface and includes a pressing plate for the user to press. When the water container is placed on the support surface, the height of the water container relative to the support surface is set such that the pressing plate is in a non-pressed state.

10. The refrigerator assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The control component also responds to an overflow indication and the most recent water supply prior to the overflow indication by disabling the automatic triggering mode and locking the disabled state of the automatic triggering mode.

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