Refrigerator wiring structure, refrigerator and vehicle
By installing wires between the inner liner and the refrigerator frame, and utilizing wire holes and insulation layers, the problem of wires occupying external space in vehicle refrigerators is solved, thus controlling the overall volume of the refrigerator and preserving storage space.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI LIXIANG AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-30
AI Technical Summary
The wiring of the vehicle refrigerator is located on the outside of the frame, which takes up a lot of external space, making it difficult to control the overall size of the refrigerator and affecting the internal storage space.
The first end of the wire is placed between the inner liner and the refrigerator frame, and the second end is led out through the wire hole. By utilizing the area between the refrigerator frame and the inner liner, combined with the insulation layer and fixing method, the external space occupied is reduced.
This effectively reduces the space occupied by the wires on the outside of the refrigerator frame, controls the overall volume of the refrigerator, and does not affect the storage space inside the liner, thus improving space utilization and the stability of the wires.
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Description
Refrigerator wiring structure, refrigerator and vehicle Cross-reference to related applications
[0001] This disclosure claims priority and benefits to Chinese Patent Application No. 202520154249.1, filed on January 22, 2025, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. Technical Field
[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator wiring structure, a refrigerator, and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0003] In a vehicle-mounted refrigerator, the refrigerator frame is its core supporting structure, serving to support and secure all the refrigerator's components. The compressor, controller, and inner liner are all mounted on the refrigerator frame. Summary of the Invention
[0004] One objective of this disclosure is to provide a refrigerator wiring structure, a refrigerator, and a vehicle that reduces the space occupied by electrical wires on the external space of the refrigerator frame, controls the total space occupied by the refrigerator, and does not affect the internal storage space of the refrigerator.
[0005] To achieve this objective, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solution.
[0006] The first aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator wiring structure, comprising: a refrigerator frame having a receiving space; an inner liner disposed within the receiving space; and a wire including a first segment disposed between the inner liner and the refrigerator frame.
[0007] Optionally, the wire further includes a second segment connected to the first segment, and the refrigerator frame is provided with a first wire hole, through which the second segment extends out of the refrigerator frame.
[0008] Optionally, the edge of the first wire hole is sealed to the wire; and / or, at least a portion of the second segment is abutted against the outer wall of the refrigerator frame.
[0009] Optionally, an insulation interlayer area is formed between the inner liner and the refrigerator frame, and the first segment is disposed in the insulation interlayer area.
[0010] Optionally, the insulation interlayer region is filled with a foam layer, and at least a portion of the first segment is covered by the foam layer.
[0011] Optionally, the refrigerator frame includes a first wall panel and a second wall panel connected at an angle, with the first segment disposed at the corner of the first wall panel and the second wall panel.
[0012] Optionally, the first segment is fixed to the refrigerator frame.
[0013] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator that includes the aforementioned refrigerator wiring structure.
[0014] Optionally, the refrigerator further includes a first device disposed outside the refrigerator frame, the refrigerator frame having a first wire hole through which the wire passes and is connected to the first device; and / or, the refrigerator further includes a second device disposed inside the inner liner, the inner liner having a second wire hole through which the wire passes and is connected to the second device.
[0015] A third aspect of this disclosure provides a vehicle comprising a vehicle body and the aforementioned refrigerator, the refrigerator being disposed on the vehicle body. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 is an overall structural diagram of the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.
[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the wiring provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure on the refrigerator frame.
[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wire provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.
[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the first wire hole on the refrigerator frame according to an embodiment of this disclosure.
[0020] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the arrangement of the wires in the insulation interlayer area according to an embodiment of this disclosure.
[0021] In the attached diagram, the following labels are used: 100, refrigerator frame; 101, storage space; 102, first wire hole; 200, inner liner; 300, insulation layer area; 400, wire; 401, first section; 402, second section; 501, opening; 502, bottom wall; 503, rear side wall. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solution of this disclosure will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this disclosure described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this disclosure provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed disclosure, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0025] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0026] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this disclosure is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0027] In the description of this disclosure, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0029] In the description of this disclosure, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this disclosure, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0030] The embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.
[0031] In related technologies, the compressor and controller of a vehicle refrigerator are often electrically connected via wires, which are typically routed outside the refrigerator's frame. This wiring arrangement occupies external space, increasing the overall size of the vehicle refrigerator and hindering its size control.
[0032] This embodiment provides a refrigerator wiring structure. As shown in Figures 1-5, specifically, the refrigerator wiring structure includes a refrigerator frame 100, an inner liner 200, and electrical wires 400.
[0033] As shown in Figure 2, the refrigerator frame 100 has a receiving space 101. In this embodiment, the refrigerator frame 100 is made of a high-strength metal material, such as alloy steel, to effectively support and fix the various components of the refrigerator. The refrigerator frame 100 can be a cuboid frame structure with flat surfaces and a stable structure.
[0034] As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 5, the inner liner 200 is disposed within the accommodating space 101. The space within the inner liner 200 serves as the refrigerator's storage space, for example, for storing food. The size of the space within the inner liner 200 affects the refrigerator's storage capacity. The shape of the inner liner 200 can be adapted to the shape of the accommodating space 101 of the refrigerator frame 100 to fully utilize the inner space of the refrigerator frame 100. In this embodiment, the inner liner 200 is also a cuboid structure.
[0035] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the wire 400 includes a first segment 401, which is positioned between the inner liner 200 and the refrigerator frame 100. The size and quantity of the wire 400 are not limited and can be adjusted according to the needs of the various electrical components in the refrigerator. The wire 400 can be a single conductor or an integrated wire harness.
[0036] The refrigerator wiring structure disclosed herein places the first segment 401 of the wire 400 between the inner liner 200 and the refrigerator frame 100, effectively utilizing the area between the refrigerator frame 100 and the inner liner 200, reducing the external space occupied by the wiring arrangement of the wire 400 on the outside of the refrigerator frame 100, which is conducive to reducing the total space occupied by the refrigerator and making it easier to control the refrigerator volume.
[0037] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, optionally, the wire 400 further includes a second segment 402, which is connected to the first segment 401. The refrigerator frame 100 has a first wire-passing hole 102, through which the second segment 402 extends outside the refrigerator frame 100. That is, a portion of the wire 400 (the first segment 401) is located between the refrigerator frame 100 and the inner liner 200, while the other portion (the second segment 402) is connected to electrical components outside the refrigerator frame 100 via the first wire-passing hole 102. By providing the first wire-passing hole 102, the portion of the wire 400 (i.e., the first segment 401) located outside the refrigerator frame 100 is arranged between the refrigerator frame 100 and the inner liner 200, while the second segment 402 remains outside the first wire-passing hole 102. This also reduces the amount of wire 400 arranged outside the refrigerator frame 100, saving external space. It can not only save space by embedding most of the wires 400 between the refrigerator frame 100 and the inner liner 200, but also meet the needs of connecting with external devices through the second section 402, making the wiring more flexible.
[0038] In other embodiments, when electrical components are located inside the refrigerator frame 100, such as sensors, the electrical components are located between the inner liner 200 and the refrigerator frame 100. The wire 400 may only have a first segment 401, which is arranged only between the refrigerator frame 100 and the inner liner 200. There is no wire 400 arranged outside the refrigerator frame 100, thus saving external space.
[0039] Optionally, the edge of the first wire passage hole 102 and the wire 400 are sealed together. This sealed connection effectively prevents the space between the refrigerator frame 100 and the inner liner 200 from communicating with the outside, thereby ensuring the insulation performance of this space. In one embodiment, a sealing sleeve is provided around the outer periphery of the wire 400, and the sealing sleeve abuts against the wall of the first wire passage hole 102 to achieve a seal. In another embodiment, sealant is solidified between the wire 400 and the first wire passage hole 102.
[0040] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, optionally, at least a portion of the second segment 402 is abutted against the outer wall of the refrigerator frame 100. This abutment reduces the space occupied by the wires 400, improving space utilization around the refrigerator. The abutment arrangement also provides support and guidance for the lead-out wires on the outer wall of the refrigerator frame 100, increasing the stability of the lead-out segment, making the wiring neater and more orderly, avoiding messy wiring, and facilitating subsequent maintenance and management.
[0041] Optionally, an insulation interlayer region 300 is formed between the inner liner 200 and the refrigerator frame 100, and the first segment 401 is disposed in the insulation interlayer region 300. By placing the first segment 401 of the wire 400 in the insulation interlayer region 300, the insulation interlayer region 300 between the refrigerator frame 100 and the inner liner 200 is effectively utilized. On the one hand, this reduces the external space occupied by the wire 400 running outside the refrigerator frame 100, which helps to reduce the total space occupied by the refrigerator and facilitates control of the refrigerator's volume. On the other hand, since the first segment 401 is located within the insulation interlayer region 300, it does not occupy additional space in the inner liner 200, does not affect the original size of the inner liner 200, and does not affect the refrigerator's storage capacity.
[0042] As shown in Figure 5, optionally, the insulation interlayer region 300 is filled with a foam layer. The foam layer has good thermal insulation performance, low cost, and can effectively reduce heat exchange between the inside and outside of the refrigerator, achieving insulation of the inner liner 200 and reducing refrigerator energy consumption. In other embodiments, the insulation interlayer region 300 can also be vacuum-treated for even better insulation effect.
[0043] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the first segment 401 is covered by a foam layer. The foam layer provides good positioning and fixation for the first segment 401 and also protects it. To prevent the first segment 401 from shifting during the foaming process, the first segment 401 is bonded before foaming. In this embodiment, the first segment 401 is covered by the foam layer at all points along its length, thus firmly securing it at the corner of the refrigerator frame 100. In other embodiments, the first segment 401 and the foam layer can also be arranged separately, facilitating flexible assembly and disassembly of the first segment 401.
[0044] Optionally, the refrigerator frame 100 includes a first wall panel and a second wall panel connected at an angle, with a first segment 401 disposed at the corner of the first and second wall panels. By internally placing the first segment 401 at the corner, the space within the refrigerator frame 100 that would otherwise be difficult to utilize effectively can be fully utilized, improving space utilization and reducing interference with the layout and installation of other components inside the refrigerator frame 100. At the corner, the first segment 401 of the wire 400 is supported and constrained by the two wall panels, making it less prone to displacement and shaking, thus improving the stability of the wiring.
[0045] Optionally, the first segment 401 is fixed to the refrigerator frame 100. This fixing secures the wire 400 between the inner liner 200 and the refrigerator frame 100. In some embodiments, the first segment 401 is adhered to the refrigerator frame 100. Connecting the first segment 401 and the refrigerator frame 100 by adhesion avoids damage to the refrigerator frame 100, helps maintain its integrity, and thus improves its structural strength and reliability. Adhesion takes up almost no extra refrigerator space, increasing the refrigerator's volumetric efficiency. The adhesion method can be double-sided adhesive. In other embodiments, the first segment 401 can also be fixed using methods such as binding.
[0046] As shown in Figure 1, an embodiment of this disclosure also provides a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes the above-described refrigerator wiring structure. Utilizing this wiring structure, on the one hand, the space occupied by the refrigerator's wires 400 on the outer side of the refrigerator frame 100 is reduced, which helps to reduce the total space occupied by the refrigerator and facilitates control of the refrigerator's volume; on the other hand, it does not additionally occupy the space of the inner liner 200, does not affect the original size of the inner liner 200, and does not affect the refrigerator's storage capacity.
[0047] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a first device disposed outside the refrigerator frame 100. The refrigerator frame 100 has a first wire passage hole 102, through which the wire 400 passes and connects to the first device. The first wire passage hole 102 provides guidance and a path for the wire 400, facilitating the arrangement and routing of the wire 400, thereby making the placement of the wire 400 more reasonable and facilitating its extension out of the refrigerator frame 100.
[0048] Specifically, as shown in Figures 1-4, the front side of the refrigerator has an opening 501. The first components include a refrigerator controller and a compressor control box. The refrigerator controller is located on the rear side wall 503 of the refrigerator frame 100. A first wire hole 102 is correspondingly provided on the rear side wall 503. The wire 400 passes through this hole, extends out of the refrigerator frame 100, and connects to the refrigerator controller. The compressor control box is located below the bottom wall 502 of the refrigerator frame 100. A first wire hole 102 is also correspondingly provided on the bottom wall 502. The wire 400 passes through this hole, extends out of the refrigerator frame 100, and connects to the compressor control box. The positions of the first wire holes 102 are arranged accordingly based on the positions of the first components, thereby making the arrangement of the wires 400 more reasonable, saving the amount of wires 400 used, reducing the space occupied by the wires 400 in the refrigerator, and improving the quality of electrical transmission.
[0049] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a second device disposed within the inner liner 200. The inner liner 200 has a second wire passage hole through which the wire 400 passes and connects to the second device. The second wire passage hole provides guidance and a path for the wire 400, facilitating its arrangement and routing, thereby making the wire 400's position more rational and allowing it to extend into the inner liner 200 in a more efficient manner. Specifically, the second device may be an ultraviolet lamp, a fan, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor, etc., located on the inner liner 200.
[0050] Embodiments of this disclosure also provide a vehicle, which includes a vehicle body and the aforementioned refrigerator, the refrigerator being mounted on the vehicle body. Using the aforementioned refrigerator as a vehicle-mounted refrigerator reduces the total space occupied by the vehicle-mounted refrigerator, facilitating control over its size. Furthermore, the dimensions of the inner liner 200 of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator remain unchanged, thus not affecting its storage capacity.
[0051] The beneficial effects of this disclosure are as follows: The refrigerator wiring structure, refrigerator and vehicle provided by this disclosure place the first segment of the wire between the inner liner and the refrigerator frame, which effectively utilizes the area between the refrigerator frame and the inner liner, reduces the external space occupied by the wiring arrangement on the outside of the refrigerator frame, helps to reduce the total space occupied by the refrigerator, and facilitates the control of the refrigerator volume.
[0052] Obviously, the above embodiments of this disclosure are merely examples for clear illustration and are not intended to limit the implementation of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of this disclosure. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A refrigerator wiring structure, characterized in that, include: A refrigerator frame (100) having a receiving space (101) inside; Inner liner (200), the inner liner (200) is disposed within the receiving space (101); The wire (400) includes a first segment (401) disposed between the inner liner (200) and the refrigerator frame (100).
2. The refrigerator wiring structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire (400) further includes a second segment (402), which is connected to the first segment (401). The refrigerator frame (100) is provided with a first wire hole (102), and the second segment (402) extends out of the refrigerator frame (100) through the first wire hole (102).
3. The refrigerator wiring structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first wire hole (102) is sealed to the wire (400); and / or, At least a portion of the second segment (402) is attached to the outer wall of the refrigerator frame (100).
4. The refrigerator wiring structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, An insulation interlayer region (300) is formed between the inner liner (200) and the refrigerator frame (100), and the first segment (401) is disposed in the insulation interlayer region (300).
5. The refrigerator wiring structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The insulation interlayer region (300) is filled with a foam layer, and at least a portion of the first segment (401) is covered by the foam layer.
6. The refrigerator wiring structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The refrigerator frame (100) includes a first wall panel and a second wall panel connected at an angle, and the first segment (401) is located at the corner of the first wall panel and the second wall panel.
7. The refrigerator wiring structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first segment (401) is fixed to the refrigerator frame (100).
8. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a refrigerator wiring structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.
9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The refrigerator further includes a first device disposed outside the refrigerator frame (100). The refrigerator frame (100) has a first wire hole (102), through which the wire (400) passes and is connected to the first device; and / or, The refrigerator also includes a second device, which is disposed inside the inner liner (200). The inner liner (200) is provided with a second wire hole, through which the wire (400) passes and is connected to the second device.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes a vehicle body and a refrigerator as described in any one of claims 8 to 9, wherein the refrigerator is disposed in the vehicle body.