CN113915856A

CN113915856A - Refrigerator with a door

Info

Publication number: CN113915856A
Application number: CN202110097892.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 刘家行; 张树栋; 申乃雨; 朱雪峰
Original assignee: Hisense Shandong Refrigerator Co Ltd
Current assignee: Hisense Shandong Refrigerator Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-01-25
Filing date: 2021-01-25
Publication date: 2022-01-11

Abstract

The invention provides a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body, a refrigerator door and a humidifier, wherein the humidifier comprises a shell, a water storage module and an electric module; the shell is connected to the box door or the box body; an air chamber and a water chamber which are separated from each other are formed in the shell; the water storage module comprises a water storage box, a water replenishing box and a water absorbing assembly, wherein the water replenishing box is used for supplying water into the water storage box; the water storage module is arranged in the water chamber, the electric module is arranged in the air chamber, and the water storage module and the electric module are mounted and dismounted without interference. In water storage box detachably holding water chamber, the moisturizing box with inhale the equal detachably of subassembly and set up in the water storage box for water storage box, moisturizing box and the subassembly of inhaling homoenergetic and casing separation, so that separate washing respectively, thereby each part homoenergetic with the moisture contact in the effectual humidifier of having guaranteed all can solitary washing and cleanness, make the whole cleanness and the washing of being convenient for of water storage module, the normal use of effectual assurance refrigerator.

Description

Refrigerator with a door

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration, in particular to a refrigerator.

Background

According to the cold air circulation mode, the refrigerator is generally divided into an air-cooled refrigerator and a direct-cooled refrigerator, wherein the air-cooled refrigerator forces the air in the refrigerator to flow through an in-refrigerator fan, so that the temperature in the refrigerator is uniform, the cooling speed is high, and the use is convenient.

Generally, the air-cooled refrigerator has low overall humidity and serious air drying of fruit and vegetable food materials stored in a refrigerating chamber due to fan blowing, so that the food materials are shriveled or even rotten to different degrees after being stored for a long time, and the food material edible value is greatly reduced. In order to solve the problem, various moisture-preserving and humidity-adjusting drawers are developed in the refrigerator industry, but due to the limitation of the size of the drawer, the requirements of users for storing a large amount of fruit and vegetable food materials in a conventional refrigerating chamber at one time cannot be met. In order to further meet the storage requirements of users, some refrigerator enterprises develop in-box humidification technologies, such as ultrasonic humidification, defrosting water humidification and ion humidification.

In the case humidifying technology, a humidifier is generally provided in a refrigerator, and the inside of the refrigerator is humidified by water in the humidifier. In the prior art, a container for containing moisture in a humidifier is tightly matched with an electrical component in the humidifier, or the container for containing moisture is firmly arranged in the humidifier. After the container for containing water is used for a long time, the interior of the container is not convenient to clean and wash, and bacteria breeding or mildew breeding are contained in the container in a humid environment for a long time, so that the use of the refrigerator is influenced.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to provide a refrigerator, wherein a humidifier is arranged in the refrigerator, the humidifier is provided with a water storage module for containing water, and the water storage module is convenient to clean and rinse and effectively ensures the normal use of the refrigerator.

In order to solve the technical problems, the invention adopts the following technical scheme:

according to one aspect of the invention, the invention provides a refrigerator, which comprises a refrigerator body, a refrigerator door and a humidifier, wherein the refrigerator door is covered on the front side of the refrigerator body in an openable and closable manner, and the humidifier comprises a shell, a water storage module and an electric module; the outer side surface of the shell is connected to the box door or the box body; an air chamber and a water chamber which are separated from each other are formed in the shell; the upper part of the water chamber is opened; a plurality of through windows are formed in the side wall of the shell and are communicated with the water chamber; the water storage module comprises a water storage box, a water replenishing box and a water absorbing assembly, wherein the water replenishing box is used for supplying water into the water storage box; the water storage box is detachably accommodated in the water chamber, and the upper part of the water storage box is provided with an opening; the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are detachably arranged in the water storage box; the water absorption assembly is arranged corresponding to the window; the electric module is arranged in the air chamber; an air cavity is formed in the electric module, and flowing air flow is formed in the air cavity; the air cavity is communicated with the water absorption assembly so as to drive the water on the water absorption assembly to penetrate out of the window.

In some embodiments, the water storage box is vertically placed in the water chamber, and the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are vertically inserted into the water storage box.

In some embodiments, the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are abutted in the front-back direction, and the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are limited in the water storage box by the side wall of the water storage box.

In some embodiments, the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly both extend upwards beyond the water storage box; the water absorption assembly comprises a support which is detachably inserted on the water storage box and water absorption fibers arranged on the support; the support is communicated with the air cavity; the water absorption fibers are arranged corresponding to the window of the shell.

In some embodiments, the support is formed with a receiving cavity with an opening at one side, and the opening of the receiving cavity corresponds to the window; the water absorption fibers are arranged at the opening of the accommodating cavity; and a water supply port communicated with the accommodating cavity is arranged at the bottom of the support.

In some embodiments, a space is arranged between one side of the water absorption fiber facing the inside of the water storage box and the corresponding peripheral wall of the accommodating cavity; the peripheral wall of the support is also provided with an air supply port which is positioned in the interval; the air supply port is communicated with the air cavity.

In some embodiments, the housing forms an air inlet hole communicated with the outside in the air chamber; the electric module also comprises an air duct shell and a fan arranged in the air duct shell; the air duct shell is of a hollow structure, the two ends of the air duct shell are respectively provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air cavity is formed in the air duct shell; the air inlet of the air duct shell is communicated with the air inlet, and the air outlet is communicated with the water absorption assembly.

In some embodiments, an upper opening of the plenum; a partition plate is arranged in the shell; the air chamber and the water chamber are respectively arranged at two sides of the partition plate; the upper end of the partition board is provided with a notch which penetrates through the air chamber and the water chamber, and the air duct shell penetrates through the notch and is communicated with the water absorption assembly.

In some embodiments, the electrical module further comprises an ionizer vertically inserted within the air chamber; the ion generator corresponds to at least one window; the air duct shell is provided with an air outlet, and the air duct shell is provided with a splitter plate in the air cavity, so that the air flow of the air cavity flows to the air outlet and the air outlet respectively.

In some embodiments, the electrical module further comprises a control board and a touch panel; the control panel is electrically connected with the fan, and the touch panel is electrically connected with the control panel; the control panel is clamped and fixed in the air chamber; the touch panel is embedded on one side of the shell, which is back to the box door.

In some embodiments, the electrical module further comprises a humidity sensor; the humidity sensor is arranged at an air inlet of the air duct shell and used for measuring the humidity of air entering the air cavity from the box body; the humidity driver is electrically connected to the control board.

According to the technical scheme, the invention has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

according to the invention, the water chamber and the air chamber in the shell are separated, the water storage module is arranged in the water chamber, the electric module is arranged in the air chamber, and the installation and the disassembly of the water storage module and the electric module are not interfered with each other. In water storage box detachably holding water chamber, the moisturizing box with inhale the equal detachably of subassembly and set up in the water storage box for water storage box, moisturizing box and the subassembly of inhaling homoenergetic and casing separation, so that separate washing respectively, thereby each part homoenergetic with the moisture contact in the effectual humidifier of having guaranteed all can solitary washing and cleanness, make the whole cleanness and the washing of being convenient for of water storage module, the normal use of effectual assurance refrigerator.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the present invention, wherein a cabinet is not shown.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a door liner of an embodiment of the refrigerator.

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of a fastener according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a fastener of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic perspective view of a humidifier according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is an exploded view of a humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a schematic front view of a humidifier according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken at a-a in fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a schematic structural view of another view angle of the refrigerator embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 12 is an enlarged view at B in fig. 11.

Fig. 13 is a schematic structural view of a water storage module of an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the present invention.

Fig. 14 is a schematic structural view of a water storage box in an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the invention.

Fig. 15 is a schematic structural view of a refill box according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of a cartridge body of a refill cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 17 is a schematic sectional view of a refill case according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Fig. 18 is an enlarged view at C in fig. 17.

FIG. 19 is a schematic structural diagram of a water outlet switch of an embodiment of the refrigerator according to the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a schematic structural view of a water absorption assembly in an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the present invention.

Fig. 21 is a schematic sectional structure view of a water absorbing assembly in an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the present invention.

Fig. 22 is a schematic structural view of a supporter of an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

The reference numerals are explained below:

1. a box door; 11. the door body inner container; 111. perforating; 12. a door body frame; 13. a fastener; 131. a clamping cavity; 132. clamping a plate; 1321. a via hole; 133. a limiting shell; 2. a humidifier; 21. a housing; 211. a hook is clamped; 212. elastic buckle; 213. a partition plate; 2131. a notch; 214. an air chamber; 215. a water chamber; 216. a window; 217. an air inlet; 218. mounting holes; 22. a water storage box; 221. a limiting bulge; 23. a water replenishing box; 231. a box body; 2311. a box opening; 2312. a limiting port; 2314. a card slot; 232. a box cover; 233. a water outlet switch; 2331. a switch housing; 2332. a switch tongue; 2333. a pressure spring; 2334. a sealing gasket; 24. a water absorbing assembly; 241. a support; 2411. an accommodating cavity; 2412. a water supply port; 2413. an air supply port; 242. a water-absorbing fiber; 25. an air duct housing; 251. a wind cavity; 252. a flow distribution plate; 26. a fan; 27. a control panel; 28. a touch panel; 29. an ion generator; 31. a decorative member; 32. an air chamber cover plate; 33. and a shell cover plate.

Detailed Description

Exemplary embodiments that embody features and advantages of the invention are described in detail below in the specification. It is to be understood that the invention is capable of other embodiments and that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention and the description and drawings are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.

In the description of the present application, it is to be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the present application and for simplicity in description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed in a particular orientation, and be operated in a particular manner, and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first", "second", may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the described features. In the description of the present application, "a plurality" means two or more unless specifically limited otherwise.

For convenience of description and understanding, the refrigerator is used in a vertical state as reference, the direction of the refrigerator facing a user is the front, and the direction of the refrigerator facing away from the user is the back.

Referring to fig. 1, the present embodiment provides a refrigerator including a cabinet (not shown), a cabinet door 1, and a humidifier 2. A storage compartment of the refrigerator is defined in the cabinet to store articles in the storage compartment. The front side opening of storage room, the lid that chamber door 1 can open and shut is located the front side of box to close and open the storage room, get in the storage room and put article. A humidifier 2 is attached to the cabinet or door 1 to humidify the contents of the storage compartment.

The storage compartment in the refrigerator body is divided into a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber, the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber are independent spaces, the refrigerator door 1 is rotatably connected to the refrigerator body and can selectively open or close the refrigerating chamber, and the humidifier 2 is used for humidifying air in the refrigerating chamber. The freezing chamber is opened or closed by a drawer type door 1 or a rotary type door 1.

In this embodiment, a fastening structure or a hanging structure is provided on an inner side surface of the door 1 of the refrigerating chamber, and is used for mounting and fixing the humidifier 2, so that the humidifier 2 is mounted on the inner side surface of the door 1.

In some embodiments, the humidifier 2 is placed directly on the shelf of the cabinet door 1 (the cabinet doors 1 described below are all cabinet doors 1 of a refrigerator compartment). In other embodiments, the humidifier 2 is attached to the cabinet.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a refrigerator door 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a door liner 11 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, in the embodiment, the door 1 includes a door liner 11, a door frame 12, and a fastener 13; the door frame 12 surrounds the door inner 11 and covers the door inner 11. A gap is formed between the door frame 12 and the door liner 11. The clamping piece 13 is fixed on the door body inner container 11, so that the clamping piece 13 is arranged on the inner side of the door body 1 and used for connecting and limiting the humidifier 2.

In this embodiment, the engaging member 13 is fixed to a surface of the door liner 11 away from the door body, and is located in a gap between the door jamb 12 and the door liner 11. The engaging piece 13 is opened at a side facing the box body to form an engaging cavity 131, a through hole 111 communicating with the engaging cavity 131 is provided on the door body inner container 11 corresponding to the engaging cavity 131, and the engaging piece 13 covers and closes the through hole 111. The clamping piece 13 is positioned in the gap between the door body frame 12 and the door body liner 11, and the arrangement of the clamping piece 13 does not occupy the space in the box body and influence the effective volume of the box body.

In this embodiment, the gap between the door liner 11 and the door frame 12 is filled with a foam material to form a foam layer, and the engaging piece 13 is located in the foam layer of the door 1.

In this embodiment, the door body inner container 11 is made of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), and a stainless steel plate is disposed on a surface of the door body inner container 11 facing the box body to form a stainless steel inner container, so as to enhance the structural strength of the box door 1.

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of the engaging member 13 according to the embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an engaging member 13 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 2, 4 and 5, in the present embodiment, the engaging member 13 includes a clamping plate 132 and a limiting shell 133 connected to one side of the clamping plate 132, a through hole 1321 is formed on the clamping plate 132, the limiting shell 133 is connected to the clamping plate 132 and covers the through hole 1321, a cavity is formed between the limiting shell 133 and the clamping plate 132, and an engaging cavity 131 is formed between the cavity and the through hole 1321. The cavity between the limiting shell 133 and the card 132 extends downward beyond the through hole 1321 of the card 132, so that the clamping cavity 131 has an extending section extending horizontally and a clamping section below the extending section. The clamping section extends downward and is located between the lower portions of the through holes 1321, so that the clamping cavity 131 is in an "L" shaped structure.

In the present embodiment, the engaging members 13 are disposed at intervals in the width direction of the door 1, and in some embodiments, the engaging members 13 are disposed at intervals in the width direction of the door 1.

In some embodiments, the engaging member 13 is fixed on a surface of the door inner 11 facing the cabinet, and the humidifier 2 is hung and supported on the engaging member 13.

Fig. 6 is a schematic perspective view of a humidifier 2 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 1 to 6, the humidifier 2 is connected to an inner side surface of the cabinet door 1 for humidifying air in the storage compartment, and the humidifier 2 is of an integral structure, can be separately produced and assembled, and is hung on the cabinet door 1.

In this embodiment, the humidifier 2 is detachably hung on the chamber door 1, and the humidifier 2 is hung on the chamber door 1 when the humidifier 2 is needed to be used. When the humidifier 2 is not used, the humidifier 2 is removed from the cabinet door 1.

Fig. 7 is an exploded view of the humidifier 2 according to the embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention. Fig. 8 is a schematic front view of a humidifier 2 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken at a-a in fig. 8.

Referring to fig. 6 and 9, in the present embodiment, the humidifier 2 includes a housing 21, a water storage module, and an electrical module. The lateral surface of casing 21 is connected on chamber door 1, and water storage module and electric module all are located casing 21 for humidifier 2 is a whole. The water storage module provides moisture, and the electric module provides flowing air flow to bring the moisture in the water storage module into the storage compartment of the box body.

The water storage module comprises a water storage box 22, a water replenishing box 23 for supplying water into the water storage box 22 and a water absorbing assembly 24 for absorbing water, wherein the water replenishing box 23 replenishes water into the water storage box 22, the water absorbing assembly 24 absorbs the water in the water storage box 22, the flowing air flow of the electric module blows to the water absorbing assembly 24, and the water on the water absorbing assembly 24 is taken into a storage room of the box body.

The electrical module includes an air duct housing 25, a fan 26 disposed in the air duct housing 25, a control board 27 electrically connected to the fan 26, and a touch panel 28 electrically connected to the control board 27. The fan 26 operates to generate a flowing air flow, and the air duct housing 25 forms an air chamber 251 for the flowing air flow, and the flowing air flow is guided to the water absorbing assembly 24 through the air chamber 251 of the air duct housing 25.

Referring to fig. 6 to 10, the outer side of the housing 21 is connected to the door 1 or the cabinet to mount the humidifier 2 in the refrigerator.

In this embodiment, the housing 21 is connected to the inner surface of the door 1. A clamping hook 211 is arranged on one side of the shell 21 facing the door 1; the hook 211 is detachably engaged in the engaging cavity 131, so that the housing 21 is detachably connected to the door 1.

In some embodiments, when the clamping cavity 131 is disposed on the box body, the housing 21 is detachably clamped in the box body by the clamping hook 211.

In this embodiment, the hook 211 includes a horizontal segment protruding from the outer side of the housing 21 and extending horizontally, and a vertical segment extending downward from the end of the horizontal segment, the length of the vertical segment in the up-down direction is smaller than the length of the through hole 1321 on the door 1, the hook 211 passes through the through hole 1321 and extends into the engaging cavity 131, and then the hook 211 moves downward, so that the hook 211 is engaged with the engaging member 13.

In this embodiment, the surface of the housing 21 on which the hook 211 is disposed is further provided with an elastic buckle 212, and the elastic buckle 212 protrudes out of the outer side surface of the housing 21. The elastic buckle 212 has elasticity, and the upper surface of the elastic buckle 212 is a horizontal plane. After the hook 211 is engaged with the engaging member 13, the upper end of the elastic buckle 212 abuts against the corresponding structure of the chamber door 1, so as to limit the hook 211 to be disengaged from the engaging cavity 131, and effectively ensure the stability and reliability of the connection of the humidifier 2 on the chamber door 1.

Fig. 11 is a schematic structural view of another view angle of the housing 21 according to the embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention. Fig. 12 is an enlarged view at B in fig. 11.

Referring to fig. 11 and 12, the housing 21 has a box-shaped structure with an open upper end, a partition 213 extending in a vertical direction is disposed in the housing 21 to divide the space in the housing 21 into an air chamber 214 and a water chamber 215, which are separated from each other, and the air chamber 214 and the water chamber 215 are respectively disposed at both sides of the partition 213. The upper portions of the gas chamber 214 and the water chamber 215 are opened.

In this embodiment, the upper end of the partition 213 is opened with a notch 2131 penetrating the air chamber 214 and the water chamber 215 for guiding the flowing air flow to the water chamber 215 by the electric module.

The upper end of the cutout 2131 is open so that the air duct housing 25 for guiding the flowing air flow is quickly engaged with and limited to the partition 213 from above.

A plurality of through windows 216 are formed in a side wall of the housing 21, and the plurality of windows 216 are respectively communicated with the gas chamber 214 and the water chamber 215. The water storage module is accommodated in the water chamber 215, the electric module is accommodated in the air chamber 214, and the flowing air flow in the air chamber 214 enters the water chamber 215 to drive the moisture in the water chamber 215 to enter the storage chamber of the refrigerator from the window 216.

In the present embodiment, the window 216 is opened on the side of the casing 21 facing the refrigerator body, and in some embodiments, the window 216 is opened on both the left and right sides (both sides in the width direction of the refrigerator) of the casing 21.

An air inlet hole 217 communicated with the outside is formed in the air chamber 214 of the shell 21, and the air inlet hole 217 penetrates through the wall thickness of the shell 21. In this embodiment, the air inlet holes 217 open on the bottom wall of the housing 21, and in some embodiments, the air inlet holes 217 open on the side wall of the housing 21.

The front side of the housing 21 is also provided with mounting holes 218 for mounting the touch panel 28 to facilitate operation of the humidifier 2 on the outside of the humidifier 2.

Fig. 13 is a schematic structural view of a water storage module of an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the present invention. Fig. 14 is a schematic structural view of a water storage box 22 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 6 to 14, the water storage box 22 has an upper opening structure, and the water storage box 22 is accommodated in the water chamber 215. The water replenishing box 23 and the water absorbing assembly 24 both extend into the water storage box 22 from the upper opening of the water storage box 22.

In this embodiment, the water storage box 22 has a square structure, and the water storage box 22 is vertically placed in the air chamber 214 from the top of the water chamber 215, so that the water storage box 22 is detachably placed in the water chamber 215, and the water replenishing box 23 and the water absorbing assembly 24 are vertically inserted into the water storage box 22, so that the water replenishing box 23 and the water absorbing assembly 24 are detachably disposed in the water storage box 22. The water storage box 22, the water replenishing box 23 and the water absorbing assembly 24 are detachably connected, so that the water storage box 22, the water replenishing box 23 and the water absorbing assembly 24 can be separated from the shell 21, the washing can be carried out respectively and independently, the washing and the cleaning of all parts in the humidifier 2 in contact with the water can be carried out independently, and the washing can be carried out more cleanly and thoroughly. And meanwhile, the maintenance and the repair of the whole water storage module are facilitated.

The water storage box 22 is inserted into the air chamber 214 from the upper side, so that the water storage box 22 can be conveniently and rapidly mounted and dismounted in the water chamber 215, the dismounting efficiency is improved, and meanwhile, the mounting of the water storage box 22 in the water chamber 215 does not need to use structures such as bolts or screws, and the cost is saved.

In this embodiment, the outer side surface of the water storage box 22 is limited in the water chamber 215, so that the water storage box 22 is limited in the water chamber 215. Specifically, the protruding spacing muscle that is equipped with of hydroecium 215 perisporium, spacing muscle butt in the lateral surface of water storage box 22, and inject water storage box 22, and water storage box 22 does not utilize fasteners such as bolts or buckle structure spacing, makes things convenient for quick installation and the dismantlement of water storage box 22. The arrangement of the limiting ribs ensures the limitation of the water storage box 22 in the water chamber 215, and a gap is formed between the outer side surface of the water storage box 22 and the side wall of the water chamber, so that the water storage box 22 can be conveniently drawn out of the water chamber 215.

Referring to fig. 14, in the embodiment, a limiting protrusion 221 is disposed at the bottom of the inner side surface of the water storage box 22, and the limiting protrusion 221 is used for cooperating with the water replenishing box 23 to limit the position of the water replenishing box 23 in the water storage box 22.

Fig. 15 is a schematic structural view of a refill case 23 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 15, the water replenishing box 23 is used for externally adding water into the humidifier 2, and after the externally adding water into the water replenishing box 23, the water replenishing box 23 supplies water into the water storage box 22.

In this embodiment, the water supplement box 23 includes a box body 231 with an upper opening, a box cover 232 covering the opening of the box body 231, and a water outlet switch 233 disposed at the bottom of the box body 231.

Fig. 16 is a schematic structural view of a cartridge body 231 of the refill cartridge 23 according to the embodiment of the refrigerator.

Referring to fig. 15 and 16, in the embodiment, the box 231 has a box-shaped structure with an open upper portion, a space for containing water is formed in the box 231, and the water in the box 231 is released into the water storage box 22 through the water outlet switch 233 at the bottom of the box 231. The bottom of the box body 231 is provided with a box opening 2311, and the water outlet switch 233 is covered on the box opening 2311 to control the water replenishing box 23 to supply water to the water storage box 22 and control the water level in the water storage box 22.

The bottom ends of the two sides of the box body 231 are provided with limit openings 2312 corresponding to the limit protrusions 221 in the water storage box 22, and the limit openings 2312 are clamped on the limit protrusions 221, so that the position of the box body 231 in the water storage box 22 is limited.

In this embodiment, the box 231 is inserted into the water storage box 22 from top to bottom, so that the left and right outer side surfaces of the box 231 abut against the inner peripheral wall of the water storage box 22, the outer side surface of the box 231 facing the box door 1 abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the water storage box 22, and the limiting openings 2312 at the bottom of the left and right side surfaces of the box 231 are engaged with the limiting protrusions 221 in the water storage box 22, thereby facilitating the quick insertion and detachment of the water replenishing box 23 in the water storage box 22.

In this embodiment, the box 231 extends upward beyond the water storage box 22, so that the water replenishing box 23 extends upward beyond the water storage box 22, and the water replenishing box 23 is conveniently drawn out from the water storage box 22.

In this embodiment, a vertically extending locking groove 2314 is formed in the case 231, and the locking groove 2314 is communicated with the inner space of the case 231, so that water inside the case 231 can enter the locking groove 2314, and the water level inside the locking groove 2314 is flush with the water level inside the case 231.

The clamping groove 2314 is internally provided with a magnet, and an object with density smaller than that of water is wrapped outside the magnet or the magnet is connected to the object with density smaller than that of water, so that the magnet can move along with the lifting of the water level in the box body 231.

Fig. 17 is a schematic sectional view showing a structure of a refill case 23 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention. Fig. 18 is an enlarged view at C in fig. 17. Fig. 19 is a schematic structural view of a water outlet switch 233 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 15 to 19, in the present embodiment, the water outlet switch 233 includes a switch housing 2331 covering the lower end casing port 2311 of the cartridge body 231, a switch tongue 2332 vertically inserted into the switch housing 2331, and a pressure spring 2333 disposed between the switch tongue 2332 and the switch housing 2331.

The switch casing 2331 is screwed to the bottom of the cartridge 231 and closes the cartridge opening 2311 at the lower end of the cartridge 231, a sealing washer 2334 is arranged between the switch casing 2331 and the cartridge 231, and a casing hole is arranged on the switch casing 2331 and corresponds to the cartridge opening 2311.

The switch tongue 2332 is inserted into the shell hole and can slide therein. Under the elastic force of the pressure spring 2333, the upper end of the switch tongue 2332 abuts against the bottom wall of the cartridge 231 to close the cartridge 231, and the water in the cartridge 231 is blocked from entering the water storage cartridge 22.

After the water replenishing box 23 is placed in the water storage box 22, the bottom end of the switch tongue 2332 abuts against the bottom wall of the water storage box 22. After the water supplement box 23 is filled with water, the box body 231 moves downwards under the action of gravity, and the pressure spring 2333 is compressed, so that the box body 231 moves downwards relative to the switch tongue 2332, the box opening 2311 of the box body 231 is opened, the water in the box body 231 flows into the shell hole of the switch shell 2331 through the box opening 2311 and flows into the water storage box 22 from the shell hole, and the water is automatically added into the water storage box 22. After the water level in the water storage box 22 reaches a certain height, the box 231 of the water replenishing box 23 moves upward due to the buoyancy of the water in the water storage box 22, so that the switch tongue 2332 closes the box opening 2311, and the water supply is stopped. When the water storage box 22 is lowered to a certain height after the water level is used, the water replenishing box 23 supplies water into the water storage box 22 again, and the water is circulated in this way, so that repeated automatic water supply is realized. When the water amount in the water replenishing box 23 is close to exhaustion, the water replenishing box 23 is taken down and filled with a proper amount of water again, and the water replenishing box is put into the water storage box 22 again, so that the water is prevented from being regularly added to the water storage box 22 with small capacity, and the use convenience is improved.

Fig. 20 is a schematic structural view of a water absorbing assembly 24 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator. Fig. 21 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water absorption assembly 24 according to an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 15 to 21, in the embodiment, the water absorbing assembly 24 is disposed corresponding to the window 216 on the housing 21, the water absorbing assembly 24 and the water replenishing box 23 are abutted in the front-rear direction, and the water absorbing assembly 24 and the water replenishing box 23 are limited in the water storage box 22 by the side wall of the water storage box 22, so that the water absorbing assembly 24 and the water replenishing box 23 are limited in the water storage box 22.

In this embodiment, the water absorption assembly 24 includes a support 241 detachably inserted on the water storage box 22 and a water absorption fiber 242 disposed on the support 241; the support 241 is communicated with the air cavity 251 of the air duct shell 25; the water absorbing fibers 242 are disposed corresponding to the window 216 of the housing 21.

In this embodiment, the support 241 is detachably inserted into the water storage box 22 in the vertical direction, and both the support 241 and the water absorbing fiber 242 extend upward beyond the water storage box 22, so that the water absorbing fiber 242 can be exposed at the window 216 of the housing 21.

Fig. 22 is a schematic structural view of a supporter 241 of an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 20 to 22, the support 241 is formed with a receiving cavity 2411 with an opening at one side, and the opening of the receiving cavity 2411 corresponds to the window 216; the water absorption fibers 242 are arranged at the opening of the accommodating cavity 2411; the bottom of the support 241 is provided with a water supply port 2412 communicating with the receiving chamber 2411. The water absorbent fibers 242 are vertically arranged, and the lower ends of the water absorbent fibers 242 absorb water and make the water spread over the entire water absorbent fibers 242 by upward diffusion due to a yarn phenomenon.

In this embodiment, the holder 241 is opened toward one side of the case, both left and right sides of the holder 241 abut against the peripheral wall of the water storage box 22, and the holder 241 is formed with a step and engaged and overlapped with the upper end of the water storage box 22 to limit the position of the holder 241.

A space is reserved between one side of the water absorbing fiber 242 facing the inside of the water storage box 22 and the corresponding peripheral wall of the accommodating cavity 2411; the peripheral wall of the support 241 is further provided with an air supply port 2413, and the air supply port 2413 is positioned in the interval; the air supply port 2413 communicates with the air chamber 251 of the air duct housing 25.

In this embodiment, the air supply port 2413 is opened in one side wall in the left-right direction of the holder 241. That is, the air supply port 2413 is provided at one side of the holder 241 facing the air chamber 214 in the left-right direction, and one end of the air duct case 25 corresponds to the air supply port, so that the air flowing in the air duct case 25 enters the case 21 through the air supply port 2413 and flows out from the opening of the case 21 to carry away the moisture on the absorbent fibers 242, thereby humidifying the storage compartment.

In some embodiments, the absorbent fibers 242 may be replaced by superabsorbent fibers PSA or absorbent cotton, or the like. The material which can meet the requirements of water absorption and air permeability is only needed.

In this embodiment, the upper end of the window 216 is higher than the water storage box 22, and the lower end of the water absorption fiber 242 extends into the water storage box 22 and is higher than the water storage box 22. The part of the water absorbing fiber 242 beyond the water storage box 22 corresponds to the window 216, so that the water absorbing fiber 242 can absorb water upwards and take away the water at the upper end of the water absorbing fiber 242 through flowing air. Through the difference in height between the absorbent fibers 242 and the water storage box 22, the water storage box 22 is simple in structure and convenient to process, and the absorbent fibers 242 can be humidified outwards without processing corresponding holes in the water storage box 22.

Referring to fig. 7 to 9 again, in the present embodiment, the air duct shell 25 is a hollow structure with an air inlet and an air outlet respectively disposed at two ends, and an air cavity 251 is formed in the air duct shell 25; the air inlet of the air duct shell 25 is communicated with the air inlet 217 in the air chamber 214, and the air outlet is communicated with the air supply port 2413 on the water absorption assembly. The fan 26 is disposed in the air duct housing 25, and the fan 26 rotates in the air chamber 251 of the air duct housing 25, thereby forming a flow of air in the air chamber 251.

The air duct housing 25 is mounted in the air chamber 214 by a fastener such as a bolt or a screw, the control board 27 is engaged and fixed in the air chamber 214, and the touch panel 28 is inserted into the mounting hole 218 of the housing 21 so that the touch panel 28 is fitted to the side of the housing 21 facing away from the door 1. The touch panel 28 is located above the air duct housing 25. The touch panel 28 is a display touch panel.

The mode of humidification is controlled through touch panel 28, and the required humidity adjustment of different food materials corresponds the humidity fender position, and in this embodiment, the mode of humidification divide into that humidity is the fine setting moisturizing of 60%, humidity is the gold moisturizing of 70%, the super moisturizing of humidity of 85%.

In this embodiment, a reed switch (not shown) is further disposed in the air chamber 214, and the reed switch and the magnet together form a water level detection device for detecting the water level in the water replenishing box. The dry-yellow tube is arranged below the air duct shell 25 and fixed on the side wall, close to the water chamber 215, of the air chamber 214, the dry-yellow tube is arranged corresponding to the magnet in the water replenishing box 23, when the water level in the water replenishing box 23 drops to a preset position, the dry-yellow tube sends a signal to the control board 27, and an alarm water level is displayed on the touch panel 28 to prompt water addition.

In some embodiments, the water level detection device is a water level sensor.

The air chamber 214 is provided with a humidity sensor at the air inlet of the air duct housing 25, the humidity sensor is electrically connected to the control board 27, and the humidity signal is transmitted to the control board 27 through the humidity sensor.

Referring again to fig. 9, in the present embodiment, the electrical module further includes an ion generator 29 vertically inserted in the air chamber 214; the ion generator 29 is used for sterilization in the refrigerator, and the ion generator 29 is arranged in the air chamber 214, so that the ion generator 29 is prevented from being influenced by a damp environment in the water chamber 215, and the normal use of the ion generator 29 is effectively ensured.

In this embodiment, ionizer 29 corresponds to at least one window 216; the air duct housing 25 is further provided with an air outlet, and the air duct housing 25 is provided with a flow dividing plate 252 in the air cavity 251, so that the flowing air flow of the air cavity 251 flows to the air outlet and the air outlet respectively.

In this embodiment, the ionizer 29 is a three-ion generating device.

Referring to fig. 6 to 9 again, in the present embodiment, the humidifier 2 further includes a decoration 31, and the decoration 31 is attached to an outer periphery of the housing 21; the decoration 31 has a plurality of air holes corresponding to the windows 216.

A plurality of limiting ribs extending horizontally and a plurality of limiting hooks are arranged on the periphery of the shell 21, and a bearing rib extending horizontally and a limiting hook are correspondingly arranged on the decorating part 31. The bearing rib is borne on the limiting rib, and the limiting hook on the decorating part 31 corresponds to the limiting hook on the shell 21, so that the decorating part 31 is clamped on the shell 21.

In this embodiment, the casing 21 is further provided with a gas chamber cover plate 32 and a casing cover plate 33, the gas chamber cover plate 32 covers the gas chamber 214, so as to isolate the gas chamber 214 and the water chamber 215 more sufficiently, effectively avoid the influence of moisture in the water chamber 215 on components in the gas chamber 214, and ensure the safe use of the humidifier 2.

The casing cover plate 33 covers the casing 21, so that the casing 21 is effectively ensured not to be easily influenced by other components in the refrigerator.

In the invention, the water chamber 215 and the air chamber 214 in the shell 21 are separated, the water storage module is arranged in the water chamber 215, the electric module is arranged in the air chamber 214, and the water storage module and the electric module are not interfered with each other in mounting and dismounting. In water storage box 22 detachably holding hydroecium 215, moisturizing box 23 and the equal detachably of subassembly 24 that absorbs water set up in water storage box 22 for water storage box 22, moisturizing box 23 and the subassembly 24 that absorbs water all can separate with casing 21, so that separate washing respectively, thereby each part homoenergetic with moisture contact in the effectual humidifier of having guaranteed all can solitary washing and cleanness, make the water storage module whole be convenient for clean and wash, the normal use of effectual assurance refrigerator.

While the present invention has been described with reference to several exemplary embodiments, it is understood that the terminology used is intended to be in the nature of words of description and illustration, rather than of limitation. As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited by any of the details of the foregoing description, but rather should be construed broadly within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore all changes and modifications that fall within the meets and bounds of the claims, or equivalences of such meets and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by the appended claims.

Claims

1. The utility model provides a refrigerator, includes the box, the lid that can open and shut locates the chamber door of box front side and humidifier, its characterized in that, the humidifier includes:

the outer side surface of the shell is connected to the box door or the box body; an air chamber and a water chamber which are separated from each other are formed in the shell; the upper part of the water chamber is opened; a plurality of through windows are formed in the side wall of the shell and are communicated with the water chamber;

the water storage module comprises a water storage box, a water replenishing box and a water absorption assembly, wherein the water replenishing box is used for supplying water into the water storage box; the water storage box is detachably accommodated in the water chamber, and the upper part of the water storage box is provided with an opening; the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are detachably arranged in the water storage box; the water absorption assembly is arranged corresponding to the window;

an electrical module disposed within the air chamber; an air cavity is formed in the electric module, and flowing air flow is formed in the air cavity; the air cavity is communicated with the water absorption assembly so as to drive the water on the water absorption assembly to penetrate out of the window.

2. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water storage box is vertically disposed in the water chamber, and the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are vertically inserted into the water storage box.

3. The refrigerator of claim 2, wherein the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are abutted in a front-rear direction, and the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly are limited in the water storing box by a side wall of the water storing box.

4. The refrigerator of claim 2, wherein the water replenishing box and the water absorbing assembly both extend upward beyond the water storage box; the water absorption assembly comprises a support which is detachably inserted on the water storage box and water absorption fibers arranged on the support; the support is communicated with the air cavity; the water absorption fibers are arranged corresponding to the window of the shell.

5. The refrigerator of claim 4, wherein the supporter is formed with a receiving chamber having one side opened, and the opening of the receiving chamber corresponds to the window; the water absorption fibers are arranged at the opening of the accommodating cavity; and a water supply port communicated with the accommodating cavity is arranged at the bottom of the support.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein a space is provided between one side of the water absorbing fiber facing the inside of the water storage box and a corresponding peripheral wall of the accommodating chamber; the peripheral wall of the support is also provided with an air supply port which is positioned in the interval; the air supply port is communicated with the air cavity.

7. The refrigerator as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing is formed with an air inlet hole communicating with the outside in the air chamber; the electric module also comprises an air duct shell and a fan arranged in the air duct shell; the air duct shell is of a hollow structure, the two ends of the air duct shell are respectively provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air cavity is formed in the air duct shell; the air inlet of the air duct shell is communicated with the air inlet, and the air outlet is communicated with the water absorption assembly.

8. The refrigerator of claim 7, wherein an upper portion of the air chamber is opened; a partition plate is arranged in the shell; the air chamber and the water chamber are respectively arranged at two sides of the partition plate; the upper end of the partition board is provided with a notch which penetrates through the air chamber and the water chamber, and the air duct shell penetrates through the notch and is communicated with the water absorption assembly.

9. The refrigerator of claim 7, wherein the electrical module further comprises an ionizer vertically inserted into the air chamber; the ion generator corresponds to at least one window; the air duct shell is provided with an air outlet, and the air duct shell is provided with a splitter plate in the air cavity, so that the air flow of the air cavity flows to the air outlet and the air outlet respectively.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein the electric module further comprises a control board and a touch panel; the control panel is electrically connected with the fan, and the touch panel is electrically connected with the control panel; the control panel is clamped and fixed in the air chamber; the touch panel is embedded on one side of the shell, which is back to the box door.