CN113124628A

CN113124628A - Shelf assembly and refrigerator

Info

Publication number: CN113124628A
Application number: CN201911393808.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 周晓讨; 姜楠
Original assignee: Haier Smart Home Co Ltd; Qingdao Haigao Design and Manufacturing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Haier Smart Home Co Ltd; Qingdao Haigao Design and Manufacturing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-12-30
Filing date: 2019-12-30
Publication date: 2021-07-16

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of refrigerators and discloses a shelf assembly and a refrigerator with the same. The shelf assembly comprises: a shelf main body provided with a connecting part; and the turntable assembly is movably connected with the connecting part and can rotate when being stirred. When the refrigerator is used, a user can easily take the articles placed in the inner side of the refrigerator by rotating the turntable assembly. The shelf component is arranged in the refrigerator, so that the convenience of a user in using the refrigerator is improved, the time for opening the refrigerator door is reduced, and the time and energy are saved.

Description

Shelf assembly and refrigerator

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of refrigerators, for example to a shelf assembly and a refrigerator with the shelf assembly.

Background

At present, at least one shelf for placing articles is usually arranged in a refrigerating chamber of a refrigerator, supporting ribs for supporting the shelf are arranged on the inner container wall of the refrigerating chamber, and the shelf is placed on the supporting ribs, so that a plurality of article placing spaces are separated from the refrigerating chamber, and the demands of users for storing various articles with different volumes are met. In order to take articles conveniently, some refrigerator shelves are improved, automatic lifting devices are installed, and the heights of the shelves can be adjusted without disassembling the shelves.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following problems are found in the related art: when the goods are fully stacked on the shelf, even if the height of the shelf can be automatically adjusted, a user still needs to manually move the goods placed on the outer side of the refrigerator away, and then the goods placed on the inner side of the refrigerator can be smoothly taken, so that the operation is complex.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a shelf component and a refrigerator, which are convenient for taking out and placing articles inside the refrigerator, and solves the problem that a user cannot directly take the articles inside the refrigerator on a shelf and is inconvenient to operate.

In some embodiments, the shelf assembly comprises: a shelf main body provided with a connecting part; the rotary disc component is movably connected with the connecting part and can rotate relative to the shelf main body.

In some embodiments, a refrigerator includes a shelf assembly as provided in previous embodiments.

The shelf component and the refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can realize the following technical effects: through rotating the turntable assembly, articles placed on the inner side of the refrigerator can move to the outer side of the refrigerator along with the turntable assembly, and the articles are convenient to take.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, which correspond to the accompanying drawings and not in limitation thereof, in which elements having the same reference numeral designations are shown as like elements and not in limitation thereof, and wherein:

fig. 1 is an exploded schematic view of a shelf assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a turntable assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial schematic view of FIG. 2 provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a first annular groove provided by embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of a base provided by embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5 provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged partial schematic view of FIG. 6 provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a schematic illustration of a front view of a tray provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of fig. 9 provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference numerals:

1. a shelf body; 10. a connecting portion; 100. a first annular groove; 2. a turntable assembly; 20. a base; 200. a second annular groove; 21. a tray body; 22. pressing a ring; 23. a cylindrical through hole; 24. a rolling body; 3. a lifting mechanism; 30. a fixed guide; 300. a limiting groove; 31. a connecting member; 310. a sliding guide; 311. a spring member; 4. a pressure sensor; 5. a control unit; 6. a light emitting section.

Detailed Description

So that the manner in which the features and elements of the disclosed embodiments can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosed embodiments, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. In the following description of the technology, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown in simplified form in order to simplify the drawing.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a shelf assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 1, examples of the present disclosure provide a shelf assembly comprising: a shelf body 1; a turntable assembly 2. A shelf body 1 provided with a connecting portion 10; the rotating disc component 2 is movably connected with the connecting part 10 and can rotate relative to the shelf main body 1. The shelf main body 1 and the turntable assembly 2 are movably connected through the connecting part 10, when a user pushes the turntable assembly 2, the turntable assembly 2 rotates relative to the shelf main body 1, and articles placed on the turntable assembly 2 rotate together. Optionally, the upper part of the shelf main body 1 is provided with a groove, the connecting part 10 is arranged in the groove, and the rotary table component 2 is attached to the side wall of the groove and installed in the groove and connected through the connecting part 10. The upper surfaces of the shelf main body 1 and the turntable assembly 2 are on the same horizontal plane, so that the problem that articles are shaken and fall down due to unstable gravity center in the rotating process when bottled or canned articles are placed above the joint of the shelf main body 1 and the turntable assembly 2 is solved.

In some embodiments, the carousel assembly 2 comprises: a base 20; the tray body 21. A base 20 movably connected with the connection part 10; the tray body 21 is fixedly connected to the base 20 and can support an article. The tray body 21 is fixedly connected with the base 20, and the articles are placed on the tray body. When the user pushes the base 20, the tray 21 moves together with the supported object. Optionally, the surface of the base 20 is provided with grooves or protrusions. When the base is pushed, the friction force of the contact between the hand and the surface of the base is increased, and the turntable assembly is easier to rotate. Optionally, the tray 21 is made of a light-permeable material.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view of a turntable assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged schematic view of a turntable assembly provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the turntable assembly 2 further includes: the press ring 22 is movably connected with the base 20, supports the base 20, and is provided with a plurality of cylindrical through holes 23 along the circumferential direction of the press ring 22. A pressure ring 22. The press ring 22 is movably connected with the base 20 and is installed on the bottom surface of the base 20. When the base 20 is pushed to rotate, the press ring 22 is tightly connected with the base 20, so that the base 20 is prevented from being worn in the movement process. The pressing ring 22 is provided with a plurality of cylindrical through holes 23 in the circumferential direction. The cylindrical through hole 23 is internally provided with a moving part which can drive the base to rotate. Optionally, the base 20 is snap-fit with the pressure ring 22. Thus, the base 20 and the pressing ring 22 can be detached, and replacement of parts is facilitated.

As shown in fig. 3, in some embodiments, the carousel assembly 2 further comprises: the rolling elements 24 are mounted in the cylindrical through-hole 23 and exposed from the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical through-hole 23. When the rolling body 24 moves, the compression ring 22 can be driven to move. Alternatively, the rolling elements 24 are spherical or cylindrical. In the moving process, the friction is reduced, and a user can push the turntable assembly to move 2 without labor, so that the disc body 21 can rotate freely.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a first annular groove provided by embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 4, in some embodiments, the joint 10 includes a first annular groove 100, the surface of which is in movable contact with the lower portion of the rolling body 24. When the base 20 is pushed, the base 20 is abutted to the pressing ring 22, and the rolling body 24 is driven to move along the first annular groove 100 under the action of force, so that the disk body 21 rotates. Alternatively, the groove width of the first annular groove 100 is larger than the diameter of the rolling bodies 24 and smaller than the width of the pressure ring 22. When the base 20 is pushed, the base 20 receives a force in the circumferential direction and a downward force, and abuts against and contacts the pressing ring 22, so that the pressing ring 22 and the rolling bodies 24 receive a force in the circumferential direction. In this way, the rolling bodies 24 are moved in the first annular groove, thereby causing the disc 21 to rotate.

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of a base provided by embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5 provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; fig. 7 is a partially enlarged schematic view of fig. 6 provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 5 to 7, in some embodiments, the base 20 further includes a second annular groove 200, the surface of which is in movable contact with the upper portion of the rolling body 24. Alternatively, the second ring groove 200 is arranged in correspondence with the first ring groove 100, adapted to the rolling bodies 24. The upper part of the rolling body 24 is arranged in the second annular groove 200 and supports the base 20; and rolling element 24 moves in the second ring channel, reduces the clamping ring and the friction of base, and the life of extension base makes the carousel subassembly more durable.

Alternatively, the shelf body 1 and the turntable assembly 2 may be connected and rotated by a rotation shaft structure. The connecting portion 10 is provided with a rotating shaft, and the turntable assembly 2 is provided with a rotating portion matched with the rotating shaft. Therefore, the connection between the shelf main body 1 and the turntable assembly 2 is more stable, the structure of the shelf assembly is relatively simple, and the movement is stable.

Alternatively, the shelf body 1 and the turntable assembly 2 may be connected and rotated by a gear structure. The connecting part 10 is provided with a fixed gear with teeth, and the turntable assembly 2 is provided with a transmission gear meshed with the fixed gear. Like this, carousel subassembly 2's regulation is convenient to, the efficiency of gear pair auto-lock is good, can prevent to drop off, and shelf main part 1 is more stable with carousel subassembly 2's cooperation.

As shown in fig. 1, in some embodiments, the shelf assembly further comprises: and the lifting mechanism 3 is fixedly connected with the shelf main body 1 and can drive the shelf main body 1 to move up and down. Optionally, the lifting mechanism 3 is fixedly connected with the side wall of the inner container of the refrigerator or other fixing parts inside the refrigerator. Therefore, the shelf component is stably arranged in the refrigeration room of the refrigerator, so that the danger that the shelf main body 1 falls off when a heavy object is placed on the shelf component or the shelf component moves up and down is avoided.

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a lifting mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 8, in some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 3 further includes: a fixed guide 30; a connecting member 31. A fixing guide 30 provided below the shelf body 1; the connecting member 31, which is connected to the shelf main body 1, is provided with a sliding guide 310 engaged with the fixing guide 30. Alternatively, the fixing guide 30 is a rod-shaped structure vertically placed below the shelf main body 1, which is convenient to manufacture and easy to install and use due to limited space in the refrigerator. Alternatively, the connecting member 31 is fixedly coupled to the shelf main body, and is provided with a sliding guide 310 moving along the fixed guide 30. Thereby limiting the moving direction of the shelf body 1 to move in the direction of the fixing guide 30 along with the connecting member 31, thereby changing the position of the shelf.

The fixed guide 30 and the connecting piece 31 are provided with limit structures which are matched with each other. The shelf body 1 can be limited when being lifted or lowered to any position. Alternatively, the catching groove 300 of the catching structure is provided on the fixing guide 30, and the spring member 311 of the catching structure is provided on the connecting member 31. When the user wants to adjust the height of shelf, only need both hands to lift the shelf upwards gently, spring part 311 receives the effect of power and follows the spacing groove 300 roll-off, loosens both hands when waiting that shelf main part 1 moves the assigned position, and spring part 311 slides in spacing groove 300, locks elevation structure. Alternatively, the lifting mechanism 3 is a manually controlled lifting mechanism. The height and the position of the shelf can be adjusted according to the desire of a user, and the shelf is safe and convenient.

FIG. 9 is a top view of a tray provided by embodiments of the present disclosure; fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of fig. 9 provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 9 and 10, in some embodiments, the shelf assembly further includes a pressure sensor 4 disposed on the lower surface of the tray body 21 and fixedly connected with the tray body as a whole; a control unit 5 electrically connected to the pressure sensor 4 and receiving a signal from the pressure sensor 4; and a light emitting part 6 which is provided and embedded on the tray body 21, is electrically connected with the control part 5, and is opened or closed under the control of the control part 5. When an article is placed on the tray body 21, the control section 5 receives a signal from the pressure sensor 4 and controls the light emitting section 6 to be opened. Optionally, the light emitting part is an LED lamp bead or an LED lamp tube, and the storage space is illuminated. Alternatively, the color of the light emitting portion is a warm color system color with soft light, such as yellow or brown. The user can adapt to the current lighting atmosphere more quickly when using. Alternatively, the surface of the disk body 21 may be laser engraved. Through the irradiation of the LED light, better visual enjoyment is given to the user.

The embodiment of the disclosure also provides a refrigerator, which comprises the shelf assembly provided by any one of the embodiments. Set up this shelf subassembly in the refrigerator, because the article of placing can move along with the carousel subassembly, consequently can convenient and fast take the article that the refrigerator inboard was placed, avoid moving shelf or other articles of placing, reduce the time that the refrigerator door was opened, convenient and fast saves time and the energy. Optionally, the shelf assembly can be height-adjustable to facilitate access to items by different users. Optionally, the shelf assembly has a light emitting portion that can emit light during use, enabling a better visual enjoyment by the user.

The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate embodiments of the disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The examples merely typify possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the sequence of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for those of others. The scope of the disclosed embodiments includes the full ambit of the claims, as well as all available equivalents of the claims. As used in this application, although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used in this application to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, unless the meaning of the description changes, so long as all occurrences of the "first element" are renamed consistently and all occurrences of the "second element" are renamed consistently. The first and second elements are both elements, but may not be the same element. Furthermore, the words used in the specification are words of description only and are not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term "and/or" as used in this application is meant to encompass any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed. Furthermore, the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this application, specify the presence of stated features, integers, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, components, and/or groups thereof. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an …" does not exclude the presence of other like elements in a process, method or apparatus that comprises the element. In this document, each embodiment may be described with emphasis on differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the respective embodiments may be referred to each other. For methods, products, etc. of the embodiment disclosures, reference may be made to the description of the method section for relevance if it corresponds to the method section of the embodiment disclosure.

The terms "inner", "outer", "upper", "lower", and the like herein indicate orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, and are used for convenience in describing and simplifying the description, but do not indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In the description herein, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may include, for example, a fixed connection or a removable connection, a communication between two elements, a direct connection, and an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, and the specific meaning of the terms may be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations. Herein, the term "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A shelf assembly, comprising:

a shelf main body provided with a connecting part;

the rotary disc component is movably connected with the connecting part and can rotate relative to the shelf main body.

2. The shelf assembly of claim 1, wherein the carousel assembly comprises:

the base is movably connected with the connecting part;

the tray body is fixedly connected to the base and can support articles.

3. The shelf assembly of claim 2, wherein the carousel assembly further comprises:

the clamping ring is movably connected with the base and supports the base, and a plurality of cylindrical through holes are formed in the circumferential direction of the clamping ring.

4. The shelf assembly of claim 3, wherein the carousel assembly further comprises:

and the rolling bodies are arranged in the cylindrical through holes and are exposed from the upper end and the lower end of the cylindrical through holes.

5. The shelf assembly of claim 4, wherein the connecting portion further comprises:

and a first annular groove having a surface in movable contact with a lower portion of the rolling body.

6. The shelf assembly of claim 5, wherein the base further comprises:

and a second annular groove having a surface in movable contact with an upper portion of the rolling body.

7. A shelf assembly as defined in any of claims 1 to 6, further comprising:

and the lifting mechanism is fixedly connected with the shelf main body and can drive the shelf main body to move up and down.

8. The shelf assembly of claim 7, wherein the lifting mechanism comprises:

a fixed guide provided below the shelf main body;

and the connecting piece is connected with the shelf main body and is provided with a sliding guide piece matched with the fixed guide piece.

The guide piece and the connecting piece are provided with limiting structures matched with each other.

9. The shelf assembly of claims 1-8, further comprising:

the pressure sensor is arranged below the disc body and fixedly connected with the disc body into a whole;

a control unit electrically connected to the pressure sensor and receiving a signal from the pressure sensor;

and the light emitting part is arranged on the tray body, is electrically connected with the control part and is controlled by the control part to be opened or closed.

10. A refrigerator comprising a shelf assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.