CN218347190U - Hinge assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and discloses a hinge assembly for a refrigerator and the refrigerator. The refrigerator includes storing component and door body, and the storing component is injectd and is had the open-ended refrigeration space, and the opening part is located to door body movable cover, and the door body is used for opening or closes the opening, and the hinge subassembly is suitable for to be connected between storing component and door body, and the hinge subassembly includes: the hinge comprises a hinge body and a rotating shaft which are connected, the hinge body is suitable for being connected with the storage component, and the rotating shaft is suitable for being rotatably connected with the door body; the motor comprises a motor body and an output shaft which are connected, the motor body can rotate relative to the output shaft, and the motor is suitable for being arranged in the door body; the rotating shaft is connected with the output shaft, and when the motor works, the motor body can rotate around the output shaft, so that the motor body drives the door body to rotate around the rotating shaft, and the door body is opened or closed. This enables the hands of the user to be released.

Description

Hinge assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, for example, relates to a hinge assembly for a refrigerator and the refrigerator.

Background

At present, with the upgrading of the refrigerator consumer market, high-end and large-sized refrigerators are more and more favored by consumers.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

when a user uses a refrigerator, the user often encounters a situation that the user is inconvenient to open or close the refrigerator door by using both hands because both hands of the user are occupied or both hands of the user are stained with oil stains, fruit stains, stains and the like.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview and is intended to neither identify key/critical elements nor delineate the scope of such embodiments, but is intended to be a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a hinge assembly for a refrigerator and the refrigerator, so that automatic opening and closing of a refrigerator door body are realized, and hands of a user are released.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a hinge assembly for a refrigerator, the refrigerator including a storage member and a door body, the storage member defining a refrigerating space having an opening, the door body being movably covered at the opening, the door body being used for opening or closing the opening, the hinge assembly being adapted to be connected between the storage member and the door body, the hinge assembly including: the hinge comprises a hinge body and a rotating shaft which are connected, the hinge body is suitable for being connected with the storage component, the rotating shaft is suitable for being connected with the door body in a rotating mode, the motor comprises a motor body and an output shaft which are connected, the motor body can rotate relative to the output shaft, and the motor is suitable for being arranged in the door body; the rotating shaft is connected with the output shaft, and when the motor works, the motor body can rotate around the output shaft, so that the motor body drives the door body to rotate around the rotating shaft, and the door body is opened or closed.

Optionally, the rotating shaft is sleeved on the outer side of the output shaft, the rotating shaft is configured with an inner gear, the output shaft is configured with an outer gear, the outer gear is located on the inner side of the inner gear, and the inner gear is meshed with the outer gear.

Optionally, the hinge assembly for a refrigerator further includes: the fixing seat is suitable for being located in the door body, the fixing seat limits an accommodating cavity with an installation opening, and the motor is located in the accommodating cavity.

Optionally, the hinge assembly for a refrigerator further includes: and the motor cover plate is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating shaft and is suitable for covering the mounting opening.

Optionally, the electric machine comprises a planetary gear motor.

Optionally, a first guiding inclined plane is configured at one end of the rotating shaft facing the output shaft, a second guiding inclined plane is configured at one end of the output shaft facing the rotating shaft, and the first guiding inclined plane and the second guiding inclined plane are matched when the output shaft is assembled with the rotating shaft.

An embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a refrigerator, including: the hinge assembly for a refrigerator as set forth in any one of the above embodiments; a storage member defining a refrigerated space having an opening; the hinge assembly is connected between the storage component and the door body.

Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises: a controller electrically connected to the motor, the controller configured to control the motor to operate.

Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises: first detecting means for detecting information of a user; the first detection device is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is configured to control the motor to work according to the information of the user.

Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises: the second detection device is used for detecting the opening angle of the door body; the second detection device is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is configured to control the motor to work according to the opening angle of the door body; and/or, the refrigerator further comprises: a cabinet defining a first refrigerating space having a first opening; the main door is rotatably connected with the box body to open or close the first opening, the main door defines a first refrigerating space with a second opening, and the second opening is positioned on the side wall of the main door, which is far away from the first refrigerating space; the auxiliary door is arranged at the second opening and is rotatably connected with the main door so as to open or close the second opening; when the storage component comprises the box body, the door body comprises the main door; when the storage component comprises the main door, the door body comprises the auxiliary door; wherein the hinge assembly includes a first hinge assembly connected between the cabinet and the main door and a second hinge assembly connected between the main door and the sub door.

The hinge assembly for the refrigerator and the refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can realize the following technical effects:

the rotating shaft of the hinge assembly is rotatably connected with the door body, that is, the door body can rotate around the rotating shaft to realize the opening and closing of the door body. The motor is located the internal portion of door, and the motor is connected with the door body. The output shaft of motor is connected with the axis of rotation, and the axis of rotation is fixed on the storing component along with the hinge. When the motor works, the motor body can rotate relative to the output shaft, and then the motor body can drive the door body to rotate. The automatic opening and closing of the refrigerator door body are realized through the matching of the motor and the hinge. Can release user's both hands like this, increase science and technology and feel when bringing the convenience.

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 a schematic view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another view angle of a refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 3 is a schematic partial structure diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is an exploded schematic view of a hinge assembly provided by embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a hinge structure provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing base according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Reference numerals:

10. a storage member; 101. a box body; 102. a main door; 103. a sub-door; 20. a hinge; 201. a hinge body; 202. a rotating shaft; 203. an internal gear; 204. a first guide slope; 205. an upper housing; 206. a lower housing; 207. a groove; 30. a motor; 301. a motor body; 302. an output shaft; 303. an outer gear; 304. a second guide slope; 40. an accommodating chamber; 401. a motor cover plate; 402. a fixed seat; 50. a hinge assembly; 501. a first hinge assembly; 502. a second hinge assembly.

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.

The terms "first," "second," and the like in the description and claims of the embodiments of the disclosure and in the drawings described above are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It should be understood that the data so used may be interchanged as appropriate for the embodiments of the disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are used primarily to better describe the disclosed embodiments and their embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to a particular orientation or to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation. Moreover, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides the orientation or positional relationship, for example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate some kind of attachment or connection relationship in some cases. The specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be understood as specific cases by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In addition, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "secured" are to be construed broadly. For example, "connected" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or a unitary construction; can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intervening media, or may be in internal communication between two devices, elements or components. Specific meanings of the above terms in the disclosed embodiments can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to specific situations.

The term "plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specified.

The term "and/or" is an associative relationship that describes objects, meaning that three relationships may exist. For example, a and/or B, represents: a or B, or A and B.

It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

Referring to fig. 1 to 6, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator, where the refrigerator includes a storage component 10 and a door body, the storage component 10 defines a refrigeration space having an opening, a movable cover of the door body is disposed at the opening, and the door body is used to open or close the opening.

In this embodiment, the refrigerating space defined by the storage component 10 may be a refrigerating space and/or a freezing space, and the refrigerating space is used for realizing the storage function of the refrigerator. The door body movable cover is arranged at the opening and used for opening or closing the opening. Alternatively, the door body is rotatably coupled to the storage member 10 to facilitate opening or closing of the door body.

Optionally, the present disclosure also provides a hinge assembly 50 for a refrigerator, the hinge assembly 50 including a hinge 20 and a motor 30. The hinge 20 comprises a hinge body 201 and a rotating shaft 202 which are connected, wherein the hinge body 201 is suitable for being connected with the storage component 10, and the rotating shaft 202 is suitable for being rotatably connected with the door body. The motor 30 includes a motor body 301 and an output shaft 302, the motor 30 is disposed in the door body, the motor body 301 can rotate relative to the output shaft 302, and the motor 30 is suitable for being disposed in the door body. The rotating shaft 202 is connected with the output shaft 302, and when the motor 30 works, the motor body 301 can rotate around the output shaft 302, so that the motor body 301 drives the door body to rotate around the rotating shaft 202, and the door body is opened or closed.

In this embodiment, the hinge body 201 is connected to the storage component 10, that is, the hinge 20 is fixed relative to the storage component 10. The rotating shaft 202 is rotatably connected with the door body, and the door body can rotate around the rotating shaft 202, so that the door body can be opened or closed. The motor 30 is located inside the door body, and can be understood as follows: the motor 30 is fixed relative to the door. The output shaft 302 of the motor 30 is connected to the rotating shaft 202, and therefore, the output shaft 302 of the motor 30 is fixed. When the motor 30 works, the motor body 301 rotates around the rotating shaft 202, and the motor body 301 drives the door body to rotate around the output shaft 302, which can also be understood as follows: the motor body 301 drives the door body to rotate around the rotating shaft 202, so that the automatic opening and closing of the door body are finally realized, the hands of a user are released, and the science and technology sense is increased.

Alternatively, the output shaft 302 and the rotating shaft 202 may be connected in various manners, such as magnetic attraction, snap fit, or welding. The form in which the motor body 301 can be rotated about the rotation shaft 202 is an alternative embodiment of the present application.

It should be noted that: the hinge assembly 50 of the present application may be applied not only to a refrigerator but also to a freezer, a cabinet, a wardrobe, or the like, which requires opening and closing of a door.

Optionally, the output shaft 302 is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft 202 to reduce the deviation and the rotating space of the motor body 301.

Optionally, the rotating shaft 202 is sleeved outside the output shaft 302. The rotating shaft 202 is configured with an internal gear 203, the output shaft 302 is configured with an external gear 303, the external gear 303 is positioned on the inner side of the internal gear 203, and the internal gear 203 is meshed with the external gear 303, so that the motor 30 can drive the door body to open or close when in operation.

In this embodiment, since the output shaft 302 is engaged with the rotating shaft 202, the output shaft 302 is not moved, and the motor body 301 rotates around the output shaft 302. Therefore, the motor body 301 drives the door body to rotate around the rotating shaft 202, and finally, the door body is automatically opened and closed. In addition, the coaxial rotation of the rotating shaft 202 and the output shaft 303 can be realized by the matching of the inner gear 203 and the outer gear 303, so that the door body can rotate around the rotating shaft 202 of the hinge 20, and the opening angle of the door body is improved.

Alternatively, the inner side of the rotating shaft 202 is configured with an internal gear 203, and the internal gear 203 extends in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 202. So as to realize the engagement of the rotating shaft 202 and the output shaft 302 in the circumferential direction, and increase the connection stability.

Alternatively, the inner gear 203 extends in the length direction of the rotational shaft 202 to increase the meshing area of the inner gear 203 and the outer gear 303, ensuring the connection strength of the inner gear 203 and the outer gear 303.

Optionally, a groove 207 is formed in one end, away from the motor 30, of the rotating shaft 202, the output shaft 302 penetrates through the rotating shaft 202 and then is located in the groove 207, and the groove 207 can shield the outer gear 303, so that the outer gear 303 is prevented from being directly exposed out of the hinge 20, and the attractiveness of the refrigerator is prevented from being affected.

Optionally, the hinge 20 includes an upper housing 205 and a lower housing 206, the upper housing 205 is covered above the lower housing 206, and the upper housing 205 and the lower housing 206 together enclose a hinge space. Wherein the rotation shaft 202 is provided at the lower case 206, and the groove 207 communicates with the hinge space.

In this embodiment, the outer gear 303 can be covered by the upper housing 205 and the groove 207, so that dust can be prevented from entering between the outer gear 303 and the inner gear 203 and affecting the engagement between the outer gear 303 and the inner gear 203, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the hinge 20 and the motor 30. In addition, the rotating shaft 202 and the output shaft 302 can be covered, and the integrity and the attractiveness of the refrigerator are improved.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 6, the hinge assembly 50 for a refrigerator further includes a fixing base 402, the fixing base 402 defines a receiving cavity 40 having a mounting opening, and the motor 30 is adapted to be located in the receiving cavity 40. In this embodiment, the fixing base 402 is used to realize stable installation of the motor 30 in the door body.

Optionally, the hinge assembly 50 for a refrigerator further includes a motor cover plate 401, and the motor cover plate 401 is sleeved outside the rotation shaft 202 and adapted to cover the installation opening.

In this embodiment, the motor cover 401 can ensure that the motor 30 is stably disposed in the door body. On the other hand, the motor cover plate 401 can prevent dust, impurities and the like from entering the accommodating cavity 40 and damaging the motor 30. The motor cover 401 is sleeved outside the rotating shaft 202, and can be understood as follows: the motor cover 401 is provided with an avoiding hole so that the rotating shaft 202 can extend into the accommodating cavity 40, thereby realizing the engagement of the rotating shaft 202 and the output shaft 302.

Optionally, the motor cover 401 is connected to the fixing base 402. Can increase motor cover 401's installation stability like this, avoid motor cover 401 to drop in transport or installation.

Optionally, the motor cover 401 is detachably connected to the fixing base 402.

In this embodiment, the detachable connection facilitates the detachment and installation of the motor cover plate 401, and further facilitates the maintenance, replacement, maintenance and the like of the motor 30.

Optionally, the motor cover plate 401 and the fixing base 402 are detachably connected, and may be in a snap connection, a screw connection, or a magnetic connection.

Optionally, the motor cover 401 is fixedly connected to the fixing base 402, so that the installation stability of the motor cover 401 can be increased. For example, the fixing connection can be performed by gluing, an integrated structure and the like.

Optionally, the motor 30 comprises a planetary gear motor.

In the present embodiment, the planetary reduction motor can reduce the rotation speed of the motor 30 while increasing the output torque. The motor 30 rotates and is reduced, so that the opening and closing of the door body are more stable. The output torque is increased, and the opening angle of the door body can be ensured to be large enough, so that the use experience of a user is improved. In addition, the planetary gear motor has light weight, small volume, large transmission ratio range, high efficiency, stable operation and low noise. Install on the refrigerator like this, can not increase the heavy burden of the refrigerator door body, can also reduce the noise that the refrigerator door body was opened to further improve convenience and the science and technology that the refrigerator opened the door and feel.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 4 and 5, an end of the rotation shaft 202 facing the output shaft 302 is configured with a first guide slope 204, an end of the output shaft 302 facing the rotation shaft 202 is configured with a second guide slope 304, and the first guide slope 204 and the second guide slope 304 are engaged when the output shaft 302 is assembled with the rotation shaft 202.

In this embodiment, the first guiding inclined plane 204 and the second guiding inclined plane 304 are matched to facilitate the installation of the rotating shaft 202 and the output shaft 302, so as to avoid the rotating shaft 202 and the output shaft 302 from colliding with each other to cause damage.

Alternatively, the first guide slope 204 is provided obliquely in the direction in which the output shaft 302 is inserted into the rotating shaft 202. This facilitates insertion of the output shaft 302 into the rotating shaft 202. Alternatively, the rotating shaft 202 has a cylindrical shape, and the first guide slope 204 extends along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 202, so that the ends of the rotating shaft 202 facing the output shaft 302 are provided with the first guide slope 204 in the circumferential direction, so that the output shaft 302 can be inserted into the rotating shaft 202.

Alternatively, the second guide slope 304 is provided obliquely in the direction in which the output shaft 302 is drawn out of the rotating shaft 202. Thus, when the output shaft 302 is inserted into the rotary shaft 202, the output shaft 302 does not interfere with the rotary shaft 202, thereby facilitating the mounting and meshing of the internal gear 203 and the external gear 303.

Optionally, the angle between the first guiding inclined surface 204 and the axis of the rotating shaft 202 is a first angle, and the angle between the second guiding inclined surface 304 and the axis of the output shaft 302 is a second angle. The first angle is equal to the second angle, which further facilitates the matching of the first guiding inclined surface 204 and the second guiding inclined surface 304, and avoids the interference between the two in the assembling process.

The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a refrigerator including the hinge assembly 50 for a refrigerator of any one of the above embodiments.

The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a refrigerator, which includes the hinge assembly 50 for a refrigerator according to any one of the embodiments, and therefore, the hinge assembly 50 for a refrigerator according to any one of the embodiments has the beneficial effects, which are not described herein again.

The refrigerator includes a storage member 10 and a door body, and the storage member 10 defines a refrigerating space having an opening. The door body movable cover is provided at the opening for opening or closing the opening, and the hinge module 50 is connected between the storage member 10 and the door body.

In this embodiment, the hinge assembly 50 is connected between the storage component 10 and the door body, the hinge 20 is connected with the storage component 10, the motor 30 is located in the door body, and the motor 30 is connected with the rotating shaft 202 of the hinge 20, so that the door body can be automatically opened and closed relative to the storage component 10, further the refrigerator door body can be automatically opened and closed, the hands of a user are released, and the convenience of opening the door of the user is improved.

Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises a controller electrically connected to the motor 30, the controller being configured to control the operation of the motor 30.

In this embodiment, the controller is electrically connected to the motor 30, so that the motor 30 can automatically operate, and further, the automatic opening and closing of the door body is realized.

Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises a first detection device for detecting information of the user. The first detecting means is electrically connected to a controller configured to control the operation of the motor 30 according to information from a user.

In this embodiment, the controller receives the information of the user detected by the first detecting device, and then the controller controls the motor 30 to operate according to the information of the user. Therefore, the opening and closing of the refrigerator door body are more intelligent, and the use experience and the use convenience of a user are improved.

Alternatively, one or more first detection devices may be provided, and the plurality of first detection devices can improve the detection range and sensitivity.

Alternatively, the first detection device may be one type of detection device, and may also be a plurality of types of detection devices. Therefore, various information of the user can be collected, the accuracy of the controller for judging the intention of the user is improved, and the convenience and the intelligence for opening the door are improved.

Optionally, the first detection device includes a human sensing module, the human sensing module is disposed on a front wall of the refrigerator, and the information of the user includes a distance between the user and the refrigerator and/or a time that the user stays in front of the refrigerator.

Therefore, the controller can judge the door opening intention of the user according to the distance between the person and the refrigerator detected by the person detection module and the stay time of the user, and further realize automatic door opening.

Optionally, the first detection module comprises a camera module, and the camera module can detect the head portrait and the motion of the user. The controller can judge the intention of the user according to the head portrait or the action of the user, and further realize automatic door opening.

Optionally, a camera module is provided at an upper portion of the refrigerator to facilitate detection of a user's head portrait and motion information.

Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises a voice module for receiving a user command, and the controller controls the motor 30 to operate according to the user command.

In this embodiment, voice module is convenient for the user directly to refrigerator input instruction, further improves the intelligent degree that the refrigerator opened the door.

Optionally, the refrigerator further includes a second detection device, and the second detection device is configured to detect an opening angle of the door body. The second detection device is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is configured to control the motor 30 to operate according to the opening angle of the door body.

In this embodiment, the second detection device can detect the opening angle of the door body, so that the controller can timely acquire and adjust the opening angle of the door body, and the opening angle of the door body can be adjusted and controlled.

Optionally, the second detection means comprises an angle sensor.

Optionally, the number of the second detection devices is one or more, and the number of the second detection devices is the same as the number of the door bodies and corresponds to the number of the door bodies one by one.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, the refrigerator further includes a cabinet 101, a main door 102, and a sub-door 103, the cabinet 101 defining a first refrigerating space having a first opening. The main door 102 is movably covered at the first opening, the main door 102 is rotatably connected with the box body 101 to open or close the first opening, the main door 102 defines a first refrigerating space with a second opening, and the second opening is positioned on the side wall of the main door 102, which is far away from the first refrigerating space. The auxiliary door 103 is movably covered at the second opening, and the auxiliary door 103 is rotatably connected with the main door 102 to open or close the second opening.

In this embodiment, the refrigerator has a door-in-door structure formed by providing the main door 102 and the sub door 103. Therefore, when small articles such as cold drinks and the like need to be taken out of the refrigerator, the sub-door 103 can be opened only and the desired articles can be taken out of the first refrigerating space, so that the cold air leakage amount can be greatly reduced. When it is necessary to take an enlarged article from the refrigerator, the main door 102 and the sub door 103 may be opened together. Thus, the leakage of cold air is reduced during the use of the refrigerator. Thereby greatly reducing the power consumption and saving the energy. In addition, brand-new experience of taking and placing articles in the refrigerator is brought to the customer.

Optionally, the first refrigerated space is in communication with the second refrigerated space such that chilled air from the first refrigerated space can enter the second refrigerated space to refrigerate items in the second refrigerated space.

Optionally, when the storage component 10 includes a cabinet 101, the door includes a main door 102, the refrigerated space includes a first refrigerated space, and the opening includes a first opening. When the storage member 10 includes the main door 102, the door body includes the sub-door 103. The refrigerated space includes a second refrigerated space and the opening includes a second opening. Wherein the hinge assembly 50 includes a first hinge assembly 501 and a second hinge assembly 502, the first hinge assembly 501 is connected between the cabinet 101 and the main door 102, and the second hinge assembly 502 is connected between the main door 102 and the sub door 103.

In the present embodiment, the door-in-door refrigerator includes a main door 102 and a sub door 103, and thus, the main door 102 and the sub door 103 are each provided with a hinge assembly 50. This enables automatic opening and closing of the main door 102 and the sub door 103, respectively.

Alternatively, the first hinge assembly 501 includes a first hinge connected to the case 101 and a first motor having a rotation shaft rotatably connected to the main door 102. The rotating shaft 2 of the first hinge is sleeved outside the output shaft of the first motor, the output shaft 302 of the first motor is configured with a first external gear, the rotating shaft of the first hinge is configured with a first internal gear, the first internal gear is meshed with the first external gear, and when the first motor works, the first motor drives the main door 102 to rotate.

Alternatively, the first hinge assembly 501 may be plural in number, and when the refrigerator is a side-by-side or four-door refrigerator, the main door 102 may be plural in number, and the first hinge assembly 501 may be the same in number as the main door 102 and correspond one to one.

Alternatively, the second hinge assembly 502 includes a second hinge connected to the main door 102 and a second motor having a rotation shaft rotatably connected to the sub door 103. The rotating shaft of the second hinge is sleeved on the outer side of the output shaft 302 of the second motor, the output shaft of the second motor is provided with a second external gear, the rotating shaft of the second hinge is provided with a second internal gear, the second internal gear is meshed with the second external gear, and when the second motor works, the second motor drives the auxiliary door 103 to rotate.

Alternatively, the number of the second hinge assemblies 502 is plural, and when the refrigerator is a side-by-side door or a four-by-side door, the number of the sub doors 103 is plural, and the number of the second hinge assemblies 502 is the same as the number of the sub doors 103 and corresponds one to one.

Alternatively, when the hinge assembly 50 includes the upper housing 205, the second sensing device is provided to the upper housing 205.

In this embodiment, the second detecting device is disposed on the upper housing 205, so as to detect the opening angle of each door body, and adjust and control the opening angle of the door body.

The above description and the 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 embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and illustrated in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A hinge assembly for a refrigerator, the refrigerator including a storage member defining a refrigerating space having an opening, and a door body movably covering the opening, the door body being provided to open or close the opening, the hinge assembly being adapted to be connected between the storage member and the door body, the hinge assembly comprising:

the hinge comprises a hinge body and a rotating shaft which are connected, the hinge body is suitable for being connected with the storage component, and the rotating shaft is suitable for being rotationally connected with the door body;

the motor comprises a motor body and an output shaft which are connected, the motor body can rotate relative to the output shaft, and the motor is suitable for being arranged in the door body;

the rotating shaft is connected with the output shaft, and when the motor works, the motor body can rotate around the output shaft, so that the motor body drives the door body to rotate around the rotating shaft, and the door body is opened or closed.

2. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1,

the rotating shaft is sleeved on the outer side of the output shaft, the rotating shaft is provided with an inner gear, the output shaft is provided with an outer gear, the outer gear is located on the inner side of the inner gear, and the inner gear is meshed with the outer gear.

3. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator of claim 1, further comprising:

the fixing seat is suitable for being located in the door body, the fixing seat limits an accommodating cavity with an installation opening, and the motor is located in the accommodating cavity.

4. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator of claim 3, further comprising:

and the motor cover plate is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating shaft and is suitable for covering the mounting opening.

5. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1,

the motor comprises a planetary gear motor.

6. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 5,

the output shaft is characterized in that a first guide inclined plane is formed at one end, facing the output shaft, of the rotating shaft, a second guide inclined plane is formed at one end, facing the rotating shaft, of the output shaft, and when the output shaft is assembled with the rotating shaft, the first guide inclined plane and the second guide inclined plane can be matched.

7. A refrigerator, characterized by comprising:

the hinge assembly for a refrigerator of any one of claims 1 to 6;

a storage member defining a refrigerated space having an opening;

the hinge assembly is connected between the storage component and the door body.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, further comprising:

a controller electrically connected to the motor, the controller configured to control the motor to operate.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, further comprising:

first detecting means for detecting information of a user;

the first detection device is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is configured to control the motor to work according to the information of the user; and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

the second detection device is used for detecting the opening angle of the door body;

the second detection device is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is configured to control the motor to work according to the opening angle of the door body.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 7 to 9, further comprising:

a cabinet defining a first refrigerating space having a first opening;

the main door is rotatably connected with the box body to open or close the first opening, the main door defines a first refrigerating space with a second opening, and the second opening is positioned on the side wall of the main door, which is far away from the first refrigerating space;

the auxiliary door is arranged at the second opening and is rotatably connected with the main door so as to open or close the second opening;

when the storage component comprises the box body, the door body comprises the main door; when the storage component comprises the main door, the door body comprises the auxiliary door;

wherein the hinge assembly includes a first hinge assembly connected between the cabinet and the main door and a second hinge assembly connected between the main door and the sub door.

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