WO2023246784A1

WO2023246784A1 - Skirting device for floor-type apparatus, and floor-type apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2023246784A1
Application number: PCT/CN2023/101418
Authority: WO
Inventors: 董雨峰; 李康
Original assignee: 青岛海尔电冰箱有限公司; 海尔智家股份有限公司
Priority date: 2022-06-23
Filing date: 2023-06-20
Publication date: 2023-12-28

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances. Particularly provided are a skirting device for a floor-type apparatus, and a floor-type apparatus. The present invention aims to solve the problem whereby a skirting part at the bottom of an existing embedded floor-type apparatus (such as a refrigerator) cannot be visually integrated with a cabinet. Therefore, the skirting device of the present invention comprises a base, an end cover, a plurality of transverse air guide plates, and a blocking part, wherein the base is configured to mount the skirting device on the refrigerator; the end cover is arranged at an end of the base and is fixedly connected to the base; the plurality of transverse air guide plates are located below the base, and the transverse air guide plates are fixed to the end cover by means of end parts of the transverse air guide plates; and the blocking part is arranged in the middle of the base. The skirting part of the refrigerator, on which the skirting device of the present invention is mounted, is visually integrated with the cabinet.

Description

A kicking device for floor-standing equipment and floor-standing equipment

Technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and specifically provides a kicking device for floor-standing equipment and floor-standing equipment.

Background technique

With the improvement of people's living standards, people have put forward higher requirements for their home environment. For example, people often hope that large floor-standing equipment (including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners, etc.) can be integrated with cabinets to enhance the aesthetics of the home environment and improve space utilization. In order to achieve this technical purpose, built-in refrigerators, built-in dishwashers, built-in washing machines and built-in air conditioners have emerged.

At present, the skirting part of some cabinets will be concave backward, that is, the front surface of the skirting part is located on the rear side of the front surface of the cabinet above it. At present, the kicking parts of floor-standing equipment for home use are often molded together with the floor-standing equipment, making it impossible to adjust the kicking parts forward and backward. This makes it difficult for existing floor-standing equipment to visually integrate with cabinets.

As a common appliance in the kitchen, refrigerators often need to be integrated with cabinets to improve the space utilization of the kitchen and optimize the aesthetics of the refrigerator and cabinets. By arranging a door body with the same or similar material and/or color as the cabinet, the built-in refrigerator visually integrates with the cabinet.

However, due to various reasons, it is difficult to visually integrate the skirting part at the bottom of the existing built-in refrigerator with the cabinet. One of the reasons is that the skirting part at the bottom of existing built-in refrigerators is often integrally formed with the refrigerator box, has a single color, and cannot be replaced.

Contents of the invention

One object of the present invention is to solve the problem that the skirting part at the bottom of existing embedded floor-standing equipment (such as a refrigerator) cannot be visually integrated with the cabinet.

A further object of the present invention is how to hide the inner bottom of the kicking device.

Another object of the present invention is to solve the problem of existing floor-standing equipment that cannot be adjusted forward and backward due to the kick portion, making it difficult to visually integrate with the cabinet.

Another further object of the present invention is how to prevent the forward and backward movable kicking member from deforming when kicked by a user.

A further object of the present invention is to maintain the original appearance of the refrigerator on the premise that the skirting member can move forward and backward.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides in a first aspect a kicking device for floor-standing equipment, wherein the kicking device is detachably or removably installed on the floor-standing equipment through a mounting structure. .

Optionally, the floor-standing device is a refrigerator.

Optionally, the kicking device includes:

a base body for mounting the kicking device to the floor-standing device;

An end cap, which is provided at the end of the base body and is fixedly connected to the base body;

A plurality of transverse air guide plates located below the base body, and the transverse air guide plates are fixed together with the end cover through their ends;

A barrier is provided in the middle of the base body.

Optionally, the base body includes a top side panel and a front side panel.

Optionally, the top side plate is provided with mounting holes and/or engaging structures, so that the base body is installed on the floor-standing device through the mounting holes and/or the engaging structures.

Optionally, one of the top side panel and the front side panel is provided with a plug-in structure; the end cover is provided with a plug-in fitting structure, and the plug-in fitting structure is plugged into the plug-in structure. together so that the end cap slides into a position abutting the other of the top side panel and the front side panel.

Optionally, an end hole is provided on the other one of the top side plate and the front side plate, a first end cover hole is provided on the end cover, and the end hole and the first end cover hole are provided with each other. At least one of the end cover holes is a threaded hole, and the kicking device further includes a first screw that penetrates the first end cover hole and is screwed into the end hole, thereby attaching the The end cap is fixed to the base body.

Optionally, a first reinforcing rib is provided on the bottom side of the top side plate, and the end hole is a threaded hole formed on the first reinforcing rib.

Optionally, a top hole is provided on the top side of the barrier, a middle hole is provided on the top side plate, at least one of the top hole and the middle hole is a threaded hole, and the skirting The device also includes a second screw that passes through the middle hole and is screwed into the top hole to secure the barrier and the base together.

Optionally, a first front slot is provided on the front side of the barrier, and the barrier is locked with the transverse air guide plate through the first front slot.

Optionally, the first front slot is a sliding slot, and the transverse air guide plate is provided with sliding ribs that match the sliding slot, and the sliding ribs are in contact with the sliding slot. Card access.

Optionally, the front side of the barrier is provided with a second front clamping groove, and the front side plate is provided with an engaging rib that matches the second front clamping slot, and the engaging protrusion The ribs are engaged with the second front slot.

Optionally, a sinking groove is provided on a side of the front part of the end cap facing the base body, and the end of the transverse air guide plate is inserted into the sinking groove.

Optionally, the transverse air guide plate is inclined downward from its rear side to its front side, and the inclination angle of the transverse air guide plate ranges from 5° to 30°.

Optionally, the inclination angle of the transverse air guide plate is 15°.

Optionally, the kicking device further includes a bottom plate connected to the end cover.

Optionally, a second reinforcing rib is provided on the bottom plate, and a first bottom plate hole is provided at an end of the second reinforcing rib; a second end cap hole is provided on the end cap, and the second end cap At least one of the holes and the first bottom plate hole is a threaded hole; the kick device also includes a third screw, which penetrates the second end cover hole and is screwed into the first bottom plate hole. , thereby fixing the base plate and the end cover together.

Optionally, the end cover is provided with a step surface, and the end of the bottom plate is provided with a step mating surface, and the step surface abuts against the step mating surface.

Optionally, a second bottom plate hole is provided in the middle of the bottom plate, and a bottom hole is provided on the bottom side of the barrier, and at least one of the second bottom plate hole and the bottom hole is a threaded hole; The kicking device further includes a fourth screw that penetrates the second base plate hole and is screwed into the bottom hole to fix the base plate and the barrier together.

In a second aspect, the present invention provides a refrigerator, including a box body, a door body, a foot and the aforementioned kicking device. The kicking device is installed on the box body, the door body or the foot. .

Optionally, the foot is provided with a fixing hole and a positioning structure, and the kicking device is installed on the foot through the fixing hole and the positioning structure.

In a third aspect, the present invention provides a floor-standing device, including:

Equipment body;

a first threaded member mounted on or formed on the device body;

a second threaded member threadedly connected to the first threaded member; and

The aforementioned kicking device includes: a kicking member located at the bottom of the equipment body, the kicking member is pivotally connected to the first threaded member, so that the kicking member follows the second thread The component rotates to move forward and backward relative to the equipment body.

Optionally, the first threaded member is an internal threaded member installed on the device body; the second threaded member is an external threaded member matching the first threaded member.

Optionally, the first threaded member includes a threaded hole and a strip hole penetrating the side wall of the threaded hole, and the length direction of the strip hole is parallel to the axis of the threaded hole.

Optionally, the outer end of the second threaded member is used to lock the sinking groove or protrusion of the operating device; the second threaded member is also provided with a slot to allow the second threaded member to pass through the The card slot is pivotally connected to the kick member.

Optionally, the kick member includes a driving arm that passes through the strip hole and is clamped in the slot.

Optionally, the driving arm includes a semi-annular clamping portion at an end thereof, and the clamping portion is clamped in the clamping groove.

Optionally, the equipment body is provided with a sliding structure below the first threaded member; the kick member further includes a sliding fitting structure, and the sliding fitting structure is slidingly connected to the sliding structure to adjust the sliding structure. The forward and backward movement of the skirting member is guided.

Optionally, the kicking device further includes a kicking decorative plate, which is installed on the kicking component or is made integrally with the kicking component.

Optionally, the floor-standing device is a refrigerator, and the refrigerator further includes a door installed on the device body.

Optionally, the first threaded member is configured to be blocked by the closed door body.

Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can understand that, in the foregoing technical solution of the present invention, the kicking device is detachably or removably installed on the floor-standing equipment through the installation structure, so that the bottom of the floor-standing equipment can be The foot part visually integrates with the cabinet.

Furthermore, by installing the kicking device on the refrigerator via the base body, the user can install the kicking device of the present invention on the refrigerator, so that the kicking part at the bottom of the refrigerator can be visually integrated with the cabinet. By fixing the transverse air guide plate with the end cover through its end, the end cover is fixedly connected to the base body, so that the transverse air guide plate and the base body are indirectly fixed to one body through the end cover. By arranging a barrier in the middle of the base, the outside air can enter the compressor chamber of the refrigerator through one side of the barrier, and the air in the compressor chamber can flow out to the outside through the other side of the barrier. .

Furthermore, by installing the kick device on the foot of the refrigerator, not only can the foot be hidden, but also a fixed structure can be avoided on the box and door of the refrigerator, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the refrigerator.

Furthermore, by inserting the transverse air guide plate and the end cover together, the connection between the transverse air guide plate and the end cover is made simpler. The end cover and the base body are fixed together through the plug-in fitting structure and the plug-in structure and the first screw, which ensures the connection strength between the end cover and the base body and avoids the separation of the transverse air guide plate and the end cover.

Furthermore, the end caps and the bottom plate are fixed together through fourth screws, so that the two end caps can clamp the transverse air guide plate to prevent the transverse air guide plate from being separated from the end caps.

Furthermore, by tilting the transverse air guide plate downward from its rear side to its front side, the inner bottom of the kick device can be hidden through the transverse air guide plate while the kick device can be ventilated. Optimized the appearance of the refrigerator.

In the floor-standing device of the present invention, the first threaded member is mounted or formed on the device body, the second threaded member is threadedly connected to the first threaded member, and the kick member is pivotally connected to the first threaded member , so that the kick member moves forward and backward relative to the device body as the second threaded member rotates, thereby overcoming the problem that the kick member is difficult to visually integrate with the cabinet.

Further, by arranging a sliding structure below the first threaded member on the device body, arranging a sliding fitting structure on the kicking member, and slidingly connecting the sliding fitting structure with the sliding structure, the forward and backward movement of the kicking member is guided, so that The skirting member is doubly fixed in the up-and-down direction by the second threaded member and the sliding fit structure. And because the second threaded member and the first threaded member can be relatively fixed in the front-to-back direction, when the kicking member is kicked by the user, the second threaded member and the sliding fitting structure can be used as a force fulcrum, which effectively reduces the risk of kicking. The moment exerted on the foot member effectively prevents the deformation of the kick member.

Furthermore, by making the first threaded member blocked by the closed door body, the refrigerator maintains its original appearance.

From the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will further understand the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention.

Description of the drawings

In order to explain the technical solutions of the present invention more clearly, some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that components or parts labeled with the same reference numerals in different drawings are the same or similar; the drawings of the present invention are not necessarily drawn to scale with each other. In the attached picture:

Figure 1 is a isometric view of a refrigerator in some embodiments of the present invention (the upper door body is not shown)

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the kicking device and the foot of the refrigerator in some embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a rear-superior isometric view of the foot in some embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a rear upper isometric view of the kick device in some embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 5 is an exploded structural view of a kick device in some embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a rear upper isometric view of the base body in Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a rear upper isometric view of the end cap in Figure 5;

Figure 8 is a front upper isometric view of the end cap in Figure 5;

Figure 9 is a rear upper isometric view of the transverse air deflector in Figure 5;

Figure 10 is an end-side view of the transverse air deflector in Figure 5;

Figure 11 is an upper front isometric view of the barrier in Figure 5;

Figure 12 is a rear upper isometric view of the barrier in Figure 5;

Figure 13 is a front upper isometric view of the base plate in Figure 5;

Figure 14 is a front upper isometric view of the kick device in some embodiments of the present invention (the left end cover is hidden);

Figure 15 is an isometric view of a refrigerator in some embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 16 is a first structural exploded view of the skirting part of the refrigerator in Figure 15 (showing a lower beam);

Figure 17 is a rear upper isometric view of the skirting part of the refrigerator in Figure 15;

Figure 18 is a front upper isometric view of the skirting part of the refrigerator in Figure 15;

Figure 19 is an isometric view of the first threaded member of Figure 16;

Figure 20 is a side view of the second threaded member of Figure 16;

Figure 21 is a second structural exploded view of the skirting part of the refrigerator in Figure 15 (the lower beam is not shown);

Figure 22 is a partial view of a kick member in some embodiments of the present invention.

Detailed ways

Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments of the present invention. These partial embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to be used for to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts should still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", " Terms indicating directions or positional relationships, such as "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is only for convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation. Specific orientations of construction and operation are therefore not to be construed as limitations of the invention. Furthermore, the terms “first”, “second” and “third” are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a fixed connection. It is a detachable connection or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

In the prior art, there is a problem that the skirting part at the bottom of the existing built-in floor-standing equipment (such as a refrigerator) cannot be visually integrated with the cabinet. To this end, the present invention provides a kicking device for floor-standing equipment, wherein the kicking device is detachably or removably installed on the floor-standing equipment through a mounting structure, so that the floor-standing equipment The foot part at the bottom visually integrates with the cabinet.

In the present invention, floor-standing equipment includes, but is not limited to, at least one of a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a dishwasher, and a washing machine.

The kicking device for floor-standing equipment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and taking a refrigerator as an example.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments of the present invention, a refrigerator 100 includes a box body 110 and a door body 120 installed on the box body 110 . The refrigerator 100 also includes a kick device 200 installed on the box body 110 , and the kick device 200 is located below the door body 120 .

The kicking device 200 for a refrigerator in some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 14 .

As shown in Figure 2, in some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 further includes a foot 130 installed on the box 110, and the kicking device 200 is installed on the foot 130, so that the kicking device 200 is installed on Below the door body 120.

As shown in FIG. 3 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the base 130 includes a base 131 , a support leg 132 for supporting the refrigerator 100 , and a roller (not shown in the figure) for supporting the movement of the refrigerator 100 . The base 131 includes a vertical plate 1311, a first horizontal plate 1312 and a second horizontal plate 1313. The base 131 is fixed to the box 110 through the vertical plate 1311. Preferably, the base 131 is provided with a through hole. The screws pass through the through hole and are then tightened to the box 110, thereby fixing the base 131 to the box 110. The first horizontal plate 1312 is located at the bottom of the base 131 , and the supporting legs 132 and the rollers are both installed on the first horizontal plate 1312 . The second horizontal plate 1313 is used to install the kicking device 200 . Preferably, at least one of a fixing hole 13131 and a positioning structure 13132 is provided on the second horizontal plate 1313 . Wherein, the positioning structure 13132 is preferably a strip hole. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can also set the positioning structure 13132 to any other feasible structure as needed, such as multiple spaced holes or protrusions, strip protrusions, rectangular protrusions, etc.

Further, the support leg 132 is threadedly connected to the bottom leg 130 so that the distance between the support leg 132 and the bottom leg 130 can be adjusted by rotating the support leg 132 . Specifically, when the distance between the rotating support foot 132 and the bottom foot 130 increases, the roller moves in a direction away from the ground, and thus can be separated from the ground; when the distance between the rotating support foot 132 and the bottom foot 130 decreases, When the angle is small, the roller moves closer to the ground and is therefore able to contact the ground.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also set the foot 130 in any other feasible form as needed, for example, the base 131 can be set in the form of a square tube.

As shown in Figures 2, 4 and 5, in some embodiments of the present invention, the kicking device 200 includes a base 210, an end cover 220, a plurality of transverse air deflectors 230, a barrier 240 and an optional bottom plate. 250. The base body 210 is installed on the foot 130 to fix the kick device 200 to the refrigerator 100 . The end cover 220 is fixedly connected to the base body 210 and the transverse air guide plate 230 respectively, so that the base body 210 and the transverse air guide plate 230 are relatively fixed together. The barrier 240 is disposed in the middle of the base 210 so that the outside air can enter the compressor chamber of the refrigerator 100 through one side of the barrier 240 and the air in the compressor chamber can pass through the other side of the barrier 240 . One side flows out to the outside world. The base plate 250 is fixedly connected to the end cover 220 to enhance the overall structural strength of the kicking device 200 .

As can be seen from Figures 2, 4 and 5, two ends of the base body 210 are respectively provided with an end cap 220, and the structures of the two end caps 220 are symmetrical in the left and right directions of the kick device 200.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also configure only one end cap 220 for the kick device 200 as needed, and set the end of the base 210 away from the end cap 220 as a closed end, for example, on the base The end of 210 away from the end cap 220 is provided with a baffle corresponding to the end cap 220 .

As shown in Figure 6, in some embodiments of the present invention, the base body 210 includes a top side plate 211 and a front side plate 212, so that the cross-section of the base body 210 is L-shaped as a whole.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 6 , the top side plate 211 is provided with a mounting hole 2111 , an engaging structure 2112 , a middle hole 2113 , a first reinforcing rib 2114 and an end hole 2115 . Specifically, mounting holes 2111 are respectively provided at both ends of the top side plate 211 , and the mounting holes 2111 correspond to the fixing holes 13131 on the base 131 . The two ends of the top side plate 211 are respectively provided with engaging structures 2112, and the engaging structures 2112 correspond to the positioning structures 13132 on the base 131. The engaging structure 2112 is preferably a strip-shaped protruding structure. In addition, those skilled in the art can also make corresponding changes to the engaging structure 2112 while changing the positioning structure 13132 as needed. For example, if the positioning structure 13132 is multiple The holes arranged at intervals adjust the engagement structure 2112 into a plurality of protrusions arranged at intervals.

When the kick device 200 is installed on the refrigerator 100, the engaging structure 2112 and the positioning structure 13132 are first engaged together, thereby positioning the kick device 200 on the base 130, and thus the installation on the top side panel 211 is completed. The hole 2111 is aligned with the fixing hole 13131 on the base 131. The screws or bolts are then passed through the mounting holes 2111 on the top side plate 211 and screwed into the fixing holes 13131 on the base 131, thereby fixing the kicking device 200 to the base 130.

Wherein, the fixing hole 13131 is preferably a threaded hole.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 6 , a middle hole 2113 is provided in the middle of the top side plate 211 for fixing the barrier 240 . The first reinforcing rib 2114 has multiple sections, and the middle hole 2113 is located between the two sections of the first reinforcing rib 2114, so that the two sections of the first reinforcing rib 2114 clamp the barrier member 240 in the middle, thereby performing damage to the barrier member 240. Positioning and fixation. End holes 2115 are respectively formed on the two sections of the first reinforcing ribs 2114 at the ends of the top side plate 211 to fix the end cap 220 to the base body 210 through the end holes 2115 .

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also form the end hole 2115 on any other structure on the top side plate 211 as needed, such as providing a block at the end of the top side plate 211 structure such that end holes 2115 are formed on the block structure.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 6 , the front side panel 212 is provided with a plug-in structure 2121 and an engaging rib 2122 . Specifically, the front side plate 212 is plugged into the end cover 220 through the plug-in structure 2121 thereon, and allows the end cover 220 to slide toward the top side plate 211, so that the end cover 220 is connected to the top side plate 211. Abut. The front side plate 212 is engaged with the barrier member 240 through the engaging ribs 2122 thereon, thereby positioning the barrier member 240 and fixing the barrier member 240 in the up and down direction.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also provide the end hole 2115 on the front side plate 212 and the plug-in structure 2121 on the top side plate 211 as needed, thereby making the end cover 220 is first plugged into the top side plate 211 through the plug-in structure 2121, and then moves toward the direction close to the front side plate 212 to a position abutting the front side plate 212, and is connected to the front side plate 212 through the end hole 2115. Pinned together.

Furthermore, in order to improve the structural strength of the top side panel 211, in some embodiments of the present invention, the base body 210 also includes a rear side rib 213 located on the rear side of the top side panel 211, as shown in FIG. 6. The plate 213, the first reinforcing rib 2114 and the front side plate 212 can all be used to increase the strength of the top side plate 211, thereby effectively preventing the top side plate 211 from deforming when it is bumped. Further preferably, the rear side ribs 213 and the front side panel 212 are perpendicular to the top side panel 211 respectively.

Since the two end caps 220 on the kick device 200 are structurally symmetrical, for convenience of description, only the end caps 220 on the left side of the kick device 200 in FIGS. 2 , 4 and 5 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 . Cover 220 is described in detail.

As shown in Figures 7 and 8, in some embodiments of the present invention, the end cover 220 is provided with a plug-in fitting structure 221, a first end cover hole 222, a second end cover hole 223, a sinking groove 224 and a step surface. 225. Wherein, the plug-fitting structure 221 is a slide groove (not marked in the figure) defined by the L-shaped structure (not marked in the figure) and the body (not marked in the figure) of the end cover 220, which is connected with the front side plate 212. The plug structure 2121 is adapted. The first end cap hole 222 corresponds to the end hole 2115 on the top side plate 211. Preferably, at least one of the end hole 2115 and the first end cap hole 222 is a threaded hole, so that a screw can pass through the first end. The cover 222 hole is screwed into the end hole 2118, thereby fixing the end cover 220 and the base body 210 together. The second end cover hole 223 corresponds to the bottom plate 250 , so that the end cover 220 and the bottom plate 250 are fixed together by screws passing through the second end cover hole 223 . The sinking groove 224 is provided on the front side of the end cover 220 facing the base 210 . The sinking groove 224 is used to receive the end of the transverse air guide plate 230 so that the transverse air guide plate 230 and the end cover 220 are locked together. The step surface 225 is provided at the bottom of the end cover 220 to position the bottom plate 250 and prevent the bottom plate 250 from overturning.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the end of the transverse air guide plate 230 matches the sinking groove 224 on the end cover 220 . When the kick device 200 is assembled, the ends of the transverse air guide plates 230 are embedded in the sinking grooves 224 on the end cover 220 . Furthermore, a sliding rib 231 is provided on the rear side of the transverse air guide plate 230 so that the transverse air guide plate 230 and the barrier member 240 are locked together through the sliding rib 231 .

As shown in Figure 10, when the kicking device 200 is assembled, the transverse air guide plate 230 is tilted downward from the rear side to the front side, so that the kicking device 200 can also be ventilated. The inner bottom of the kicking device 200 is hidden by the transverse air guide plate 230, thereby optimizing the appearance of the refrigerator 100. For convenience of explanation, the horizontal air guide plate 230 is The angle between the horizontal direction and the horizontal direction is denoted as a, that is, the inclination angle of the transverse air guide plate 230 is denoted as a. The included angle a ranges from 5° to 30°. For example, 5°, 9°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, etc. Preferably, the included angle a is 15°.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the number of transverse air guide plates 230 is not limited to the two shown in FIG. 5 , but can also be any other feasible number, such as one, three, five, etc.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 , the barrier 240 is provided with a top hole 241 , a first front slot 242 , a second front slot 243 and a bottom hole 244 . Wherein, the top hole 241 corresponds to the middle hole 2113 on the top side plate 211, and at least one of the top hole 241 and the middle hole 2113 is a threaded hole, so that the screw passes through the middle hole 2113 and is screwed into the top hole 241 , thereby fixing the barrier member 240 and the base body 210 together. The first front clamping groove 242 is provided on the front side of the partition 240 and matches the sliding rib 231 on the transverse air guide plate 230, so that the partition 240 and the transverse air guide plate 230 can pass through the first front clamping slot. 242 and the sliding rib 231 are snapped together. Preferably, the front end of the first front latching groove 242 has a closing structure to prevent the sliding rib 231 from sliding out from the front side of the first front latching groove 242 . The second front clamping groove 243 is also provided on the front side of the partition 240 and matches the engaging ribs 2122 on the front side plate 212, so that the partition 240 and the front side plate 212 can pass through the second front clamping slot. 243 and the engaging ribs 2122 are snapped together, so that the barrier 240 plays a role in lifting the transverse air guide plate 230 and prevents the transverse air guide plate 230 from deforming under the action of its own gravity. A bottom hole 244 is provided on the bottom side of the barrier 240 so that the barrier 240 is fixed to the bottom plate 250 through the bottom hole 244 .

As shown in FIG. 13 , the bottom plate 250 is provided with second reinforcing ribs 251 , first bottom plate holes 252 , second bottom plate holes 253 and step mating surfaces 254 . The second reinforcing rib 251 has multiple sections, and first bottom plate holes 252 are respectively formed on the two sections of the second reinforcing rib 251 located at the end of the bottom plate 250 . The second bottom plate hole 253 is located between the two sections of second reinforcing ribs 251, so that the two sections of second reinforcing ribs 251 clamp the barrier member 240 in the middle, thereby positioning and fixing the barrier member 240. The stepped mating surface 254 is formed on the end surface of the bottom plate 250 .

Among them, the second reinforcing ribs 251 are used to increase the structural strength of the bottom plate 250 and prevent the bottom plate 250 from bending downward under its own gravity.

Wherein, the first base plate hole 252 matches the second end cover hole 223 on the end cover 220, and at least one of the first base plate hole 252 and the second end cover hole 223 is a threaded hole, so that the screw can pass through the second end cover hole 223. The end cap hole 223 is screwed into the first bottom plate hole 252, thereby firmly connecting the end cap 220 and the bottom plate 250 together.

Wherein, the second bottom plate hole 253 matches the bottom hole 244 at the bottom of the partition 240, and at least one of the second bottom plate hole 253 and the bottom hole 244 is a threaded hole, so that the screw can pass through the second bottom plate hole 253 and be screwed. into the bottom hole 244 to secure the bottom plate 250 and the barrier 240 together.

The step matching surface 254 matches the step surface 225 on the end cover 220 to limit the relative movement between the bottom plate 250 and the end cover 220 .

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the top surface of the corresponding portion of the bottom plate 250 and the transverse air guide plate 230 is generally parallel to the bottom plate 250 and also slopes downward from back to front.

Further, although not shown in the figure, in some embodiments of the present invention, the kicking device 200 of the present invention further includes a first screw, a second screw, a third screw and a fourth screw. The first screw is used to fix the base 210 and the end cover 220 together, the second screw is used to fix the base 210 and the barrier 240 together, and the third screw is used to fix the end cover 220 and the bottom plate 250 together. , the fourth screw is used to fix the bottom plate 250 and the barrier 240 together.

An assembly process of the kicking device 200 in some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 .

First, engage the second front slot 243 of the barrier 240 with the engaging rib 2122 on the front side plate 212, and pass the second screw through the middle hole 2113 on the top side plate 211 and screw it in. to the top hole 241 on the barrier 240, thereby fixing the base 210 and the barrier 240 together. Among them, the top hole 241 is a threaded hole.

Secondly, insert the sliding ribs 231 of the transverse air guide plate 230 into the first front slot 242 of the partition 240, and then insert the end of the transverse air guide plate 230 into the sinking groove 224 of the end cover 220.

Then, the plug-in fitting structure 221 of the end cover 220 is plugged into the plug-in structure 2121 on the base 210, and the end cover 220 is slid to a position abutting against the top side plate 211. At the same time, the top end of the barrier member 240 is in contact with the top side plate 211 . Subsequently, the first screw is passed through the first end cover hole 222 and screwed into the end hole 2115 on the base body 210, thereby fixing the end cover 220 and the base body 210 together.

Finally, the step matching surface 254 on the bottom plate 250 is brought into contact with the step surface 225 on the end cover 220 , and therefore the bottom end of the barrier 240 is made to contact the bottom plate 250 . Then, the third screw passes through the second end cover hole 223 on the end cover 220 and is screwed into the first bottom plate hole 252 on the bottom plate 250, thereby fixing the bottom plate 250 and the end cover 220 together. And the fourth screw passes through the second bottom hole 253 on the bottom plate 250 and is screwed into the bottom hole 244 on the barrier 240, thereby fixing the bottom plate 250 and the barrier 240 together.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 , two ends of the kicking device 200 are respectively provided with foot avoidance spaces (not marked in the figures). The foot avoidance spaces are used to accommodate the base feet 130 to perform maintenance on the base feet 130 . Hidden, thereby visually optimizing the appearance of the refrigerator 100.

Further, when the kicking device 200 is installed on the refrigerator 100, the second horizontal plate 1313 of the foot 130 is embedded in the foot avoidance space, and the engaging structure 2112 of the base 210 is locked with the positioning structure 13132 of the foot 130. Connect them together so that the mounting holes 2111 on the base 210 are aligned with the fixing holes 13131 on the feet 130 . The screws are then passed through the mounting holes 2111 on the base 210 and screwed into the fixing holes 13131 on the foot 130, thereby fixing the kicking device 200 to the foot 130.

Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can understand that the present invention enables the refrigerator 100 to be visually integrated with the cabinet by means of the kicking device 200 at the bottom. At the same time, the kicking device 200 of the present invention also ensures the ventilation effect at the bottom of the refrigerator 100 and hides the inner bottom of the kicking device 200.

The invention further provides a floor-standing device. The floor-standing equipment includes an equipment body, a first threaded member, a second threaded member and a kick member located at the bottom of the equipment body. The kicking member may be considered to be at least part of the kicking device, ie the kicking device includes the kicking member. The first threaded member is installed or formed on the aforementioned equipment body; the second threaded member is threadedly connected with the aforementioned first threaded member; the aforementioned kicking member is pivotally connected with the aforementioned first threaded member, so that the aforementioned kicking member follows the aforementioned The second threaded member rotates to move forward and backward relative to the aforementioned device body.

In the present invention, the first threaded member is installed or formed on the equipment body, the second threaded member is threadedly connected with the first threaded member, and the kicking member is pivotally connected with the first threaded member, so that the kicking member follows the The second threaded member rotates to move forward and backward relative to the device body, thus overcoming the problem that it is difficult for the skirting member to visually integrate with the cabinet.

The floor-standing equipment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and taking a refrigerator as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 includes a device body 10 , a door body 20 , an optional skirting panel 30 , a first threaded member 40 , a second threaded member 50 and Kicking member 60. Wherein, the door body 20 is installed on the equipment body 10 , the first threaded member 40 is provided on the equipment body 10 , the second threaded member 50 is threadedly connected with the first threaded member 40 , and the kick member 60 pivots with the second threaded member 50 For connection, the skirting decorative panel 30 can be used as a part of the skirting device, and it can be detachably connected, fixedly connected or integrally connected with the skirting member 60 .

As shown in Figure 15, in some embodiments of the present invention, a lower beam 11 is provided at the bottom of the equipment body 10, and the skirting trim 30, the first threaded member 40, the second threaded member 50 and the skirting member 60 are all installed At the lower beam 11.

As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 , in some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting hole (not labeled in the figure) for mounting the first threaded member 40 is provided in the middle of the lower cross member 11 . Preferably, the mounting hole can be blocked by the bottom door 20 when the bottom door 20 is closed, and therefore the first threaded member 40 is also blocked, thus ensuring the original appearance of the refrigerator 100 .

As shown in Figure 18, in some embodiments of the present invention, the lower cross member 11 is also provided with a sliding structure 111 and an escape hole 112. The sliding structure 111 is used to be slidably connected with the kicking member 60 to guide the kicking member 60 in the The refrigerator 100 slides upward in the front-to-back direction. The avoidance hole 112 is used to avoid the kicking member 60 so that the kicking member 60 passes through the lower cross member. 11 and is pivotally connected to the second threaded member 50 .

As shown in FIG. 18 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the sliding structure 111 is a strip opening formed on the lower cross member 11 , and the left and right parts of the lower cross member 11 have one sliding structure 111 respectively.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also set the sliding structures 111 to any other feasible number as needed, and make the corresponding number of sliding structures 111 distributed on the lower cross member 11 in a desired manner. . For example, four equally spaced sliding structures 111 are provided on the lower beam 11 . And/or, those skilled in the art can also configure the sliding structure 111 as any other feasible sliding mechanism as needed, for example, the sliding structure 111 can be configured as a slide rail or a slide groove.

As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the first threaded member 40 is an internal threaded member installed on the device body 10 , and the second threaded member 50 matches the first threaded member 40 Externally threaded components.

Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 20 , the first threaded member 40 is installed on the lower cross member 11 in a riveted manner, and the first threaded member 40 includes a threaded hole 41 for accommodating the second threaded member 50 and a through-thread. The length direction of the strip hole 42 on the side wall of the hole 41 is parallel to the axis of the threaded hole 41 so as to guide the kick member 60 to move in the front and rear direction of the refrigerator 100 when its second threaded member 50 rotates.

In addition, those skilled in the art can also configure the first threaded member 40 as any other feasible member as needed, for example, the first threaded member 40 can be configured as a semi-annular cylinder, and internal threads can be provided in the semi-annular cylinder. . Furthermore, those skilled in the art can also use any other feasible method to fix the first threaded member 40 on the lower cross member 11 as needed, such as welding, clamping, etc.

Further preferably, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 20 , the second threaded member 50 includes a sinking groove 51 located at its outer end and a retaining groove 52 located at its inner end. The sinking groove 51 is used for holding operating devices (such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.). The sinking groove 51 is preferably a cross-shaped sinking groove for clamping a cross-shaped screwdriver. In addition, those skilled in the art can also set the sinking groove 51 into any other feasible structure as needed, such as a straight sinking groove, a triangular sinking groove, a rectangular sinking groove, a hexagonal sinking groove, etc. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can also set the sinking groove 51 into any feasible protrusion structure as needed, such as triangular protrusions, rectangular protrusions, hexagonal protrusions, etc. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can also arrange the locking groove 52 at other positions of the second threaded member 50 as needed, such as the middle part of the second threaded member 50 or a position close to the outer end.

As shown in FIG. 20 , the locking groove 52 is an annular locking groove, so that the locking groove 52 remains pivotally connected with the kick member 60 when the second threaded member 50 rotates.

As shown in Figure 21, in some embodiments of the present invention, a driving arm 61 and a sliding fitting structure 62 are provided on the top of the kick member 60. The driving arm 61 passes through the escape hole 112 and the strip hole 42 and is locked. in the card slot 52. Preferably, a semi-annular engaging portion 611 is provided at the end of the driving arm 61 . The engaging portion 611 is engaged in the engaging groove 52 , and the outer diameter of the engaging portion 611 is smaller than the inner diameter of the threaded hole 41 . The sliding fitting structure 62 is slidingly connected with the sliding structure 111 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 , the sliding fitting structure 62 includes connecting ribs 621 , hanging ribs 622 and guide ribs 623 connected in sequence. Among them, the connecting rib 621 is connected to the body part of the kick member 60 (not labeled in the figure). The connecting rib 621 and the guide rib 623 correspond to the front and rear and are of the same width, so that the connecting rib 621 and the guide rib 623 penetrate the sliding structure 111 at the same time, and The connecting ribs 621 and the guide ribs 623 limit the rotation of the sliding fitting structure 62 within the sliding structure 111 . Moreover, the hanging ribs 622 are located above the lower cross beam 11 to suspend the kick member 60 so as to support the kick member 60 on the lower cross beam 11 .

Those skilled in the art can understand that by providing the sliding structure 111 below the first threaded member 40 on the device body 10, providing the sliding fitting structure 62 on the kick member 60, and allowing the sliding fitting structure 62 to slide with the sliding structure 111 The kick member 60 is connected to guide the forward and backward movement of the kick member 60 , so that the kick member 60 is doubly fixed in the up and down direction by the driving arm 61 and the sliding fitting structure 62 . Moreover, since the second threaded member 50 and the first threaded member 40 can be relatively fixed in the front-to-back direction, the kicking member 60 can use the driving arm 61 and the sliding fitting structure 62 as a force-bearing fulcrum when kicked by the user, effectively reducing the force fulcrum. The moment received by the kick member 60 is reduced, thereby effectively preventing the kick member 60 from deforming.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also make the sliding fitting structure as needed. The structure 62 and the sliding structure 111 are configured as any other feasible structures, for example, the sliding fitting structure 62 is configured as a guide rod located on the rear side of the kick member 60, and the sliding structure 111 is configured as a guide hole located on the rear side of the kick member 60, And the guide rod is slidably inserted into the guide hole. Alternatively, based on some of the foregoing embodiments of the present invention, a guide rod is provided on the rear side of the kick member 60, a guide hole is provided on the lower cross member 11 on the rear side of the kick member 60, and the guide rod is slidably inserted into the guide. hole. Thereby, the moment received by the kick member 60 is further increased and reduced, and thus the deformation of the kick member 60 is further avoided.

Furthermore, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also set the kick member 60 as any other feasible member as needed, for example, a grille with the aforementioned driving arm 61 and sliding fitting structure 62 on the top or A fixed frame with ribs, ribs or supporting beams.

Although not explicitly shown in the figure, in some embodiments of the present invention, the skirting decorative panel 30 can be installed on the skirting member 60 in any feasible manner, for example, through snap-fitting, rivets, magnetic attraction, or adhesive. It is installed on the skirting member 60 by means of connection or screw connection. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can also make the skirting decorative panel 30 and the skirting member 60 integrally made as needed. Or, those skilled in the art can also set the kicking member 60 in a form that can block the bottom of the device body 10 as needed, so that there is no need to install the kicking decorative plate 30 on the kicking member 60 .

The following will briefly describe the installation process of the skirting part of the refrigerator 100 with reference to FIG. 18 .

First, the first threaded member 40 is fixed to the lower cross member 11 , and the strip hole 42 is located below the first threaded member 40 . Then, the kick member 60 is moved horizontally or tilted so that the driving arm 61 and the sliding fitting structure 62 pass through the sliding structure 111 and the escape hole 112 on the lower cross member 11 respectively. The second threaded member 50 is then screwed until its slot 52 is exposed outside the first threaded member 40 , and the clamping portion 611 is embedded in the slot 52 . Finally, the second threaded member 50 is screwed to the first threaded member 40 inside, and install the skirting trim 30 on the skirting member 60.

Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can understand that in some embodiments of the present invention, by having the first threaded member 40 installed on or formed on the device body 10 , the second threaded member 50 is connected to the first threaded member 50 . The member 40 is threadedly connected, and the kicking member 30 is pivotally connected to the first threaded member 40, so that the kicking member 30 moves forward and backward relative to the device body 10 as the second threaded member 50 rotates, thereby overcoming the problem of the kicking member. 30. It is difficult to visually integrate with the cabinets.

Furthermore, by making the first threaded member 40 blocked by the closed door 20 , the refrigerator 100 maintains its original appearance.

So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the foregoing embodiments. However, those skilled in the art can easily understand that the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can split and combine the technical solutions in the above embodiments, and can also make equivalent changes or replacements to the relevant technical features. Any changes, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the concept and/or technical principles will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

A kicking device for floor-standing equipment, wherein the kicking device is detachably or removably installed on the floor-standing equipment through a mounting structure.
The kicking device for a floor-standing appliance according to claim 1, wherein the floor-standing appliance is a refrigerator.
The kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 2, wherein the kicking device includes:

a base body for mounting the kicking device to the floor-standing device;

An end cap, which is provided at the end of the base body and is fixedly connected to the base body;

A plurality of transverse air guide plates located below the base body, and the transverse air guide plates are fixed together with the end cover through their ends;

A barrier is provided in the middle of the base body.
The kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 3, wherein the base body includes a top side panel and a front side panel.
The kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 4, wherein the top side plate is provided with mounting holes and/or engaging structures, so that the base body passes through the mounting holes and/or the engaging structure. The engaging structure is installed on the floor-standing device.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 4, wherein:

One of the top side panel and the front side panel is provided with a plug-in structure;

A plug-in fitting structure is provided on the end cover, and the plug-in fitting structure is plugged into the plug-in structure so that the end cover slides into place with the top side plate and the front side plate. Another butt position.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 6, wherein:

The other one of the top side plate and the front side plate is provided with an end hole, and the end cover is provided with a first end cover hole,

At least one of the end hole and the first end cap hole is a threaded hole,

The kick device further includes a first screw that penetrates the first end cap hole and is screwed into the end hole to fix the end cap and the base body together.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 7, wherein:

A first reinforcing rib is provided on the bottom side of the top side plate, and the end hole is a threaded hole formed on the first reinforcing rib.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 8, wherein:

A top hole is provided on the top side of the barrier, and a middle hole is provided on the top side plate. At least one of the top hole and the middle hole is a threaded hole, and the kicking device further includes a third hole. Two screws, the second screw penetrates the middle hole and is screwed into the top hole, thereby fixing the barrier member and the base body together.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein:

A first front slot is provided on the front side of the barrier, and the barrier is locked with the transverse air guide plate through the first front slot.
The kicking device according to claim 10, wherein:

The first front slot is a sliding slot, and the transverse air guide plate is provided with sliding ribs that match the sliding slot, and the sliding ribs are engaged with the sliding slot.
The kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 10, wherein:

The front side of the barrier is provided with a second front clamping groove, and the front side plate is provided with an engaging rib that matches the second front clamping slot, and the engaging rib is connected to the The second front card slot snaps into place.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein:

A sinking groove is provided on the side of the front part of the end cover facing the base body, and the end of the transverse air guide plate is inserted into the sinking groove.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein:

The transverse air guide plate is inclined downward from its rear side to its front side, and the inclination angle of the transverse air guide plate ranges from 5° to 30°.
The kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 14, wherein the inclination angle of the transverse air guide plate is 15°.
The kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein the kicking device further includes a base plate connected to the end cover.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 16, wherein:

A second reinforcing rib is provided on the bottom plate, and a first bottom plate hole is provided at an end of the second reinforcing rib;

The end cap is provided with a second end cap hole, and at least one of the second end cap hole and the first bottom plate hole is a threaded hole;

The kicking device further includes a third screw that penetrates the second end cover hole and is screwed into the first base plate hole to fix the base plate and the end cover together.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 17, wherein:

The end cover is provided with a step surface, and the end of the bottom plate is provided with a step mating surface, and the step surface is in contact with the step mating surface.
A kicking device for floor-standing equipment according to claim 16, wherein:

A second bottom plate hole is provided in the middle of the bottom plate, a bottom hole is provided on the bottom side of the barrier, and at least one of the second bottom plate hole and the bottom hole is a threaded hole;

The kicking device further includes a fourth screw that penetrates the second base plate hole and is screwed into the bottom hole to fix the base plate and the barrier together.
A refrigerator, including a box body, a door body, a bottom foot and a kicking device according to any one of claims 3 to 19, the kicking device is installed on the box body, the door body or the bottom foot. on feet.
The refrigerator according to claim 20, wherein the foot is provided with a fixing hole and a positioning structure, and the kicking device is installed on the foot through the fixing hole and the positioning structure.
A floor-standing device consisting of:

Equipment body;

a first threaded member mounted on or formed on the device body;

a second threaded member threadedly connected to the first threaded member; and

The kicking device according to claim 1, comprising: a kicking member located at the bottom of the equipment body, the kicking member being pivotally connected to the first threaded member, so that the kicking member follows the The second threaded member rotates to move forward and backward relative to the device body.
The floor-standing device of claim 22, wherein:

The first threaded member is an internally threaded member installed on the device body;

The second threaded member is an external threaded member that matches the first threaded member.
A floor-standing device according to claim 23, wherein:

The first threaded member includes a threaded hole and a strip hole penetrating the side wall of the threaded hole, and the length direction of the strip hole is parallel to the axis of the threaded hole.
The floor-standing device of claim 24, wherein:

The outer end of the second threaded member is used to lock the sinking groove or protrusion of the operating device;

The second threaded member is also provided with a clamping groove, so that the second threaded member is pivotally connected to the kicking member through the clamping slot.
The floor-standing equipment according to claim 25, wherein the kick member includes a driving arm that passes through the strip hole and is clamped in the slot.
The floor-standing device according to claim 26, wherein the driving arm includes a semi-annular clamping portion at an end thereof, and the clamping portion is clamped in the clamping groove.
A floor-standing device according to claim 26, wherein:

The equipment body is provided with a sliding structure below the first threaded member;

The kick member also includes a sliding fitting structure, and the sliding fitting structure is slidingly connected to the sliding structure to guide the forward and backward movement of the kick member.
The floor-standing device of claim 22, wherein:

The kicking device further includes a kicking decorative plate, which is installed on the kicking member or is made integrally with the kicking member.
The floor-standing device according to any one of claims 22 to 29, wherein the floor-standing device is a refrigerator, and the refrigerator further includes a door installed on the device body.
The floor standing device of claim 30, wherein the first threaded member is configured to be obscured by the closed door.