WO2024022230A1

WO2024022230A1 - Water dispensing device and refrigerator

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Publication number: WO2024022230A1
Application number: PCT/CN2023/108504
Authority: WO
Inventors: 段中强; 周兆涛; 窦金强; 任杰青
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: 2022-07-25
Filing date: 2023-07-21
Publication date: 2024-02-01
Also published as: CN218884432U

Abstract

Provided in the present invention are a water dispensing device and a refrigerator. The water dispensing device comprises a valve and a water output pipe, wherein the valve is arranged on the water output pipe, such that a water outlet of the water dispensing device serves as a water output end of the water output pipe. The water dispensing device and the refrigerator provided in the present invention simplify the structure of the water outlet and improve the sealing performance of the water outlet.

Description

Water dispenser and refrigerator

Technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and in particular to a water intake device and a refrigerator.

Background technique

The refrigerator is a commonly used household appliance that brings great convenience to people's lives. Refrigerators with water dispensing functions are becoming more and more popular among people.

At present, the water outlet of refrigerators with water dispensing function on the market has a faucet assembly, which includes a sealing ring and a check valve. The sealing ring is used for sealing, and the check valve is used to control the water flow. The faucet assembly has a complex structure, takes up a large space for installation, and has a limited structural arrangement. At the same time, it is sealed and cut off at the end of the water flow, and there is a risk of water droplets leaking if the sealing is not tight.

Contents of the invention

In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a water dispensing device and a refrigerator that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, simplify the structure of the water outlet, and improve the sealing performance of the water outlet.

Specifically, the present invention provides a water intake device, which includes a valve and a water outlet pipe. The valve is arranged on the water outlet pipe, so that the water outlet of the water intake device is the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe.

Optionally, the water intake device further includes a water outlet switch, which is electrically connected to the valve, so that the valve can controllably open or close the water outlet pipe.

Optionally, the water outlet pipe includes a water outlet section with a low front and a high inclination, the water outlet end surface of the water outlet pipe is a horizontal plane, and the inclination angle of the water outlet section is 60° to 80°;

The length of the portion of the water outlet pipe between the water outlet and the valve is greater than or equal to 50 mm.

Optionally, the water intake device further includes a base, the water outlet pipe is installed on the base and penetrates downwardly out of the base, and the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe is below the base; The height of the part of the water outlet pipe that penetrates downwards out of the base is 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm.

Optionally, the water intake device further includes a pressing frame;

The water outlet switch is arranged on the base and on the upper side of the water outlet;

The pressing frame has an upper frame part and a lower frame part that are connected, and the lower frame part is located on the lower side of the upper frame part; the front end of the base is inserted into the upper frame part;

The upper end of the upper frame part is rotatably arranged on the base, and the upper end of the upper frame part is located on the outlet. The upper side of the water switch; the lower end of the lower frame part is located on the lower side of the water outlet; a pressing part is provided on the upper frame part, and the pressing part is located on the front side of the water outlet switch, so as to When the lower frame is forced to rotate backward, the water outlet switch is pressed by the pressing frame.

Optionally, the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part on the horizontal plane is located on the rear side of the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane, and the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part on the horizontal plane is consistent with the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane. The projections on the horizontal plane are in contact or spaced apart;

The front surface of the upper frame part is arranged vertically; the front surface of the lower frame part is inclined, and the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame part is located on the front side of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame part; The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame part is located on the rear side of the front surface of the upper frame part; the angle between the front surface of the lower frame part and the vertical plane is 3.6 degrees to 4 degrees;

The upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame portion is a pressing surface, and the pressing surface is arranged with a lower front and a higher back.

Optionally, the water intake device further includes a decorative cover plate, which is arranged vertically on the front end of the base;

The decorative cover plate is located on the front side of the upper frame part; or, the front surface of the upper frame part is arranged vertically, and the decorative cover plate is located inside the upper frame part and is in contact with the upper frame part. The front surface is in the same plane.

Optionally, the base has an installation cavity with an opening facing forward;

The water outlet pipe passes through the installation cavity; the lower end of the water outlet pipe is the water outlet;

A control panel is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the water outlet switch is provided on the control panel; a connection terminal is provided on the other side of the installation cavity, and the connection terminal is connected to the control panel. The connecting wire is electrically connected; the connecting wire passes through the bottom of the installation cavity; the connecting terminal is electrically connected to the valve;

The pressing part is a pressing block, which is provided in the upper frame part and connected to the upper end frame of the upper frame part.

The invention also provides a refrigerator, which includes a door body, a box body, and the water intake device described in any one of the above, and the base of the water intake device is arranged on the door body or the box body.

Optionally, the door body is rotatably mounted on the box body through a hinge assembly;

The base of the water intake device is installed on the door body, and the valve is installed in the hinge box of the hinge assembly or on the box body.

In the water intake device of the present invention, the water outlet of the water intake device is the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe, and the valve is arranged on the water outlet pipe and controls the water outlet from the water outlet pipe. This arrangement ensures that the water outlet of the water intake device does not have complex structures such as valves and sealing rings. The water outlet structure is simplified, and the problem of water drop leakage due to loose sealing at the water outlet can also be prevented.

Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will have a better understanding The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will be apparent.

Description of drawings

Some specific embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below by way of illustration and not limitation with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers in the drawings identify the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the attached picture:

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water intake device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a partial structural diagram of a water intake device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the base of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic front view of a water extraction device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic exploded view of a water extraction device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water intake device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 7 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a water extraction device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The water dispensing device and refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 . In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood to indicate or imply the relative importance or implicitly indicate the number of indicated technical features. . Therefore, the features defined as “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited. When a feature "includes or includes" one or some of the features it encompasses, unless specifically described otherwise, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further be included.

Unless otherwise expressly stipulated and limited, the terms "set", "mounted", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a removable connection. Detachable connection, or integration; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary; it can be an internal connection between two elements or an interaction between two elements, unless otherwise There are clear limits. Those of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific circumstances.

In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but is through it additional characteristic contacts between them. That is to say, in the description of this embodiment, the terms "above", "upper side" and "above" the first feature of the second feature include the first feature being directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is directly above and diagonally above the second feature. One feature has a higher level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "under" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or it may simply mean that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature. .

In the description of this embodiment, reference to the description of the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" or the like is meant to be combined with the description. An embodiment or example describes a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic that is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water intake device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, and with reference to Figures 2 to 7, an embodiment of the present invention provides a water intake device 100, including a valve and a water outlet pipe 110 , the valve is arranged on the water outlet pipe 110, so that the water outlet 111 of the water intake device 100 is the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 110.

In the water intake device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet 111 of the water intake device 100 is the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 110. The valve is set on the water outlet pipe 110 and controls the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 110. This arrangement makes the water outlet 111 of the water intake device 100 There are no complicated structures such as valves and sealing rings, which simplifies the structure of the water outlet 111 and can also prevent water droplets from leaking due to loose sealing at the water outlet 111.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the water intake device 100 further includes a water outlet switch 130 , and the water outlet switch 130 is electrically connected to the valve to enable the valve to controllably open or close the water outlet pipe 110 . When the water outlet switch 130 is pressed, a water outlet signal is sent, the valve is controlled to open, and the water outlet pipe 110 discharges water. For example, the water outlet switch 130 is a micro switch. The micro switch has the advantages of small action stroke, high action precision, and small size. The opening and closing of the valve is electronically controlled. Compared with mechanical control, the electronic control device occupies a smaller volume and has a faster response speed.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water outlet pipe 110 includes a water outlet section arranged with a low front and a high back. The water outlet end surface of the water outlet pipe 110 is a horizontal plane. The water outlet end of the water outlet section is the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 110, which is the water outlet. . The inclination angle of the water outlet section is 60° to 80°. Preferably, the inclination angle of the water outlet section is 70°. The water outlet pipe 110 may also include a water intake section connected to the water outlet section, and one end of the water intake section away from the water outlet section is connected to the water source. The length of the portion of the water outlet pipe 110 between the water outlet 111 and the valve is greater than or equal to 50 mm. Preferably the length is 50mm. The valve is at a certain distance from the water outlet 111, which simplifies the structure of the water outlet 111, and the water flow is cut off upstream of the water outlet pipe 110 to prevent leakage problems in the water outlet 111.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 , the water dispensing device 100 further includes a base 120 . The water outlet pipe 110 is installed on the base 120 and penetrates downwardly out of the base 120 . The outlet end of the water outlet pipe 110 is located below the base 120 . The height of the portion of the water outlet pipe 110 that penetrates downwardly out of the base 120 is 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm. Preferably, the height of the portion of the water outlet pipe 110 that penetrates downwardly out of the base 120 is 2 mm.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 , 4 and 5 , the water dispensing device 100 further includes a pressing frame 140 . The water outlet switch 130 is disposed on the base 120 and on the upper side of the water outlet 111 . The pressing frame 140 has an upper frame part 141 and a lower frame part 142 that are connected, and the lower frame part 142 is located below the upper frame part 141 . The front end of the base 120 is inserted into the upper frame part 141 . The upper end of the upper frame part 141 is rotatably disposed on the base 120 , and the upper end of the upper frame part 141 is located on the upper side of the water outlet switch 130 . The lower end of the lower frame portion 142 is located below the water outlet 111 . The upper frame part 141 is provided with a pressing part 143, and the pressing part 143 is located on the front side of the water outlet switch 130, so that when the lower frame part 142 is forced to rotate backward, the water outlet switch 130 is pressed under the driving of the pressing frame 140.

When the lower frame part 142 is pressed, the pressing frame 140 drives the pressing part 143 to move backward to press the water outlet switch 130, and then the water dispensing device 100 controls the water outlet 111 to discharge water. The front end of the base 120 is inserted into the upper frame part 141, so that the water intake device 100 has a compact structure and takes up little space. Moreover, the upper frame part 141 and the lower frame part 142 can form a contrast in structure, so that the lower frame part 142 has a floating visual effect, increasing the sense of technology and class.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6 , the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part 142 on the horizontal plane is located behind the projection of the water outlet 111 on the horizontal plane, and the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part 142 on the horizontal plane is It is in contact with or spaced apart from the projection of the water outlet 111 on the horizontal plane. Preferably, the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part 142 on the horizontal plane is in contact with the projection of the water outlet 111 on the horizontal plane. That is to say, in a natural state, water flow or water droplets drip vertically downward from the water outlet 111 and are tangential to the front end of the lower frame 142. Such an arrangement can ensure the suspension effect and water intake performance to the maximum extent.

The front surface of the upper frame part 141 is arranged vertically. The front surface of the lower frame part 142 is inclined. Specifically, the angle between the front surface of the lower frame part 142 and the vertical plane is 2.8 degrees to 4.8 degrees. Preferably, the angle between the front surface of the lower frame part 142 and the vertical plane is 2.8 degrees to 4.8 degrees. The included angle is 3.6 to 4 degrees, preferably 3.8 degrees. The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 is located in front of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 . The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame part 142 is located behind the front surface of the upper frame part 141 . This arrangement makes the upper frame part 141 and the lower frame part 142 have a sense of hierarchy, which improves the floating effect of the lower frame part 142.

The upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame part 142 is a pressing surface, and the pressing surface is arranged with a lower front and a higher back. During operation, the water container moves to the rear side, squeezing the pressing surface, and the lower frame part 142 is forced to rotate backward. The pressing part 143 presses the water outlet switch 130 driven by the pressing frame 140, so that the water path is connected, and the water outlet 111 Out of water. At this time, the angle between the front surface of the lower frame 142 and the vertical plane is 7 degrees, and the button pressing displacement of the water outlet switch 130 is 0.7mm.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 , the water dispensing device 100 further includes a decorative cover 150 , and the decorative cover 150 is vertically disposed on the front end of the base 120 . The decorative cover 150 is located on the front side of the upper frame 141 . Alternatively, the front surface of the upper frame part 141 is arranged vertically, and the decorative cover 150 is located inside the upper frame part 141 and in the same plane as the front surface of the upper frame part 141 . The decorative cover 150 can block the base 120, thereby making the water dispensing device 100 more beautiful and improving the user's experience. Moreover, the decorative cover 150 cooperates with the upper frame part 141 and the lower frame part 142 to further improve the floating effect of the lower frame part 142.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the base 120 has an installation cavity with an opening facing forward. The water outlet pipe 110 passes through the installation cavity. The lower end of the water outlet pipe 110 is a water outlet 111. A control panel 121 is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the water outlet switch 130 is provided on the control panel 121 . A wiring terminal 122 is provided on the other side of the installation cavity, and the wiring terminal 122 is electrically connected to the control board 121 through a connecting wire 123 . The connecting wire 123 passes through the bottom of the installation cavity. Terminal 122 is electrically connected to the valve. The pressing part 143 is a pressing block, is provided in the upper frame part 141 , and is connected to the upper end frame of the upper frame part 141 .

In order to facilitate the installation of the wiring terminals 122, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the water dispensing device 100 also includes a terminal installation structure 124, which is disposed on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity. Specifically, the terminal mounting structure 124 includes two clamping plates 125 that are perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity and arranged vertically, and a rib 126 located on the lower side of the two clamping plates 125 and extending in the transverse direction. Each clamping plate 125 includes a connecting plate and a hook located at the front end of the connecting plate. The rib 126 is provided with threading gaps. The connection terminal 122 is inserted between the two clamping boards 125, and the connecting wire 123 passes through the threading gap. The threading gap can gather and fix the connecting wires 123 connected to the wiring terminals 122 . The connecting wire 123 is connected to the lower end of the control board 121, and the connecting wire 123 passes through the bottom of the installation cavity.

In order to facilitate the fixation of the connecting wire 123, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the water intake device 100 also includes a wire pressing structure 127. The wire pressing structure 127 is arranged on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity. Specifically, the wire pressing structure 127 includes a wire pressing plate 128 and a stopper plate 129 . The pressure line plate 128 includes a vertical plate perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity and an arc plate connected to the front end of the vertical plate and arched forward. The arc plate is spaced apart from the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity. The stop plate 129 is perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity, and the arc plate is between the stop plate 129 and the vertical plate, and the stop plate 129 is spaced apart from the arc plate. At least the arc plate is used to press the line, that is, the connecting line 123 passes through the arc plate.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7 , the water dispensing device 100 further includes a reset device 160 , and the reset device 160 is used to prompt the pressing frame 140 to reset. The reset device 160 is a torsion spring.

In some embodiments of the present invention, a rotating shaft 171 is connected to the upper side of the upper frame of the upper frame portion 141 . The upper side of the base 120 is connected with a bracket 172 and a fixed cover 173. The bracket 172 and the fixed cover 173 define a rotating shaft mounting hole. The upper end of the bracket 172 has a first groove with an upward opening, and the fixed cover 173 has a second groove with a downward opening. The first groove and the second groove are oppositely arranged and form a rotation shaft mounting hole. The rotating shaft 171 is installed in the rotating shaft mounting hole, the torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft 171 , and one end of the torsion spring is connected to the rotating shaft 171 , and the other end is against or connected to the fixed cover 173 . When the lower frame 142 is pressed, the lower frame 142 rotates backward against the elastic force of the torsion spring. When the force is removed, the lower frame 142 drives the lower frame 142 to rotate forward under the elastic force of the torsion spring until the upper frame 141 abuts against the protrusions on both sides of the base to realize the reset of the pressing frame 140 . In this embodiment, the bracket 172 and the fixed cover 173 may constitute a mounting bracket. Furthermore, the mounting frame may also adopt other structures, such as an integrally formed shelf.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixed cover 173 includes a front plate, a rear plate, an upper plate and two mounting plates. The front plate and the rear plate are spaced apart, and the upper plate is connected to the upper ends of the front plate and the upper end of the rear plate. Two mounting plates extend rearward from the lower end of the rear panel. A groove is provided on the front plate, and a protrusion is provided at the front end of the bracket 172, and the protrusion is inserted into the groove. Each mounting plate is provided with mounting holes, and the fixed cover 173 is installed on the bracket 172 through the mounting holes and fasteners.

Since the installation space of the water dispensing device 100 in the refrigerator is limited in the front-to-back direction, the distance between the rear surface of the base 120 and the front surface of the upper frame 141 is preferably no greater than 15 mm. The distance between the center of the rotating shaft 171 and the front surface of the upper frame part 141 is 11 mm to 12 mm, preferably 11.5 mm.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water intake device 100 further includes a limiting structure. The limiting structure includes protrusions located on both sides of the base 120 to prevent the upper frame from rotating forward. The reset device 160 urges the pressing frame 140 to rotate forward. When the upper frame moves to the protrusion on the base 120, the protrusion prevents the upper frame from continuing to move forward, thereby causing the pressing frame 140 to stop rotating, causing the pressing frame 140 to reset. to the initial position.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 , 5 and 6 , the water dispensing device 100 further includes a receiving shell 180 with an opening facing forward. The base 120 is disposed at the upper part of the accommodation shell 180 . The lower frame of the lower frame 142 is provided with supporting legs 174 protruding backward. The distance between the supporting legs 174 and the rear wall of the accommodating shell 180 is 1.5 mm to 3 mm. Preferably, it is 2mm. This arrangement allows the installation of the pressing frame 140 to have a tolerance of 2 mm, thereby preventing the pressing frame 140 from rotating and pressing the water outlet switch 130 due to installation errors or structural deformation of the pressing frame 140 . In some embodiments, the rear wall of the accommodation shell 180 is also provided with a decorative back plate, which makes the water outlet device more beautiful.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the accommodation shell 180 is formed with a first card slot with an opening facing upward, and a second card slot with an opening facing upward and located below the first card slot. A first buckle and a second buckle are provided at the rear of the base 120. The first buckle is installed in the first buckle slot, and the second buckle is installed in the second buckle slot, so that the base 120 is buckled with the accommodation shell. 180. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the base 120 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figure 2, a water receiving tank 181 is provided on the bottom wall of the accommodation shell 180. The water catchment channel 181 extends in the transverse direction. When the water collecting device 100 is used to collect water, water will inevitably spill. The water collecting tank can be used to contain the spilled water to prevent the water from spilling outside the water collecting device 100 .

An embodiment of the present invention also provides a refrigerator 200, as shown in Figure 8, including a door 210, a box and the water intake device 100 in any of the above embodiments. The base 120 of the water intake device 100 is disposed on the door 210 or on the box. Specifically, the base 120 can be disposed on the outer surface or the inner surface of the door body 210, or can also be disposed on the outer surface or the inner surface of the box. Preferably, the base 120 is disposed on the outer surface of the door body 210, so that water can be easily obtained without opening the door body 210.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the door body 210 is rotatably mounted on the box body through a hinge assembly. The base 120 of the water collection device 100 is installed on the door body 210. Specifically, the outer surface of the door body 210 is recessed inward to form an installation space, and the base 120 is installed on the upper part of the installation space. The valve is installed in the hinge box of the hinge assembly or on the box, making the structure compact and not taking up much space. A water storage tank is also provided in the box, which can be used as a water source for the water intake device 100 .

By now, those skilled in the art will appreciate that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, the disclosed embodiments may still be practiced in accordance with the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The content directly identifies or leads to many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

A water intake device is characterized in that it includes a valve and a water outlet pipe, and the valve is arranged on the water outlet pipe, so that the water outlet of the water intake device is the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe.
The water intake device according to claim 1, further comprising a water outlet switch, the water outlet switch is electrically connected to the valve, so that the valve can controlly open or close the water outlet pipe.
The water intake device according to claim 1, characterized in that:

The water outlet pipe includes a water outlet section with a low front and a high rear. The water outlet end of the water outlet section is the water outlet; the water outlet end surface of the water outlet section is a horizontal plane, and the inclination angle of the water outlet section is 60° to 60°. 80°;

The length of the portion of the water outlet pipe between the water outlet and the valve is greater than or equal to 50 mm.
The water intake device according to claim 2, further comprising a base;

The water outlet pipe is installed on the base and penetrates downwardly out of the base. The water outlet end of the water outlet pipe is below the base; the water outlet pipe penetrates downwardly out of the base. The height is 1.5mm to 2.5mm.
The water intake device according to claim 4, further comprising a pressing frame;

The water outlet switch is arranged on the base and on the upper side of the water outlet;

The pressing frame has an upper frame part and a lower frame part that are connected, and the lower frame part is located on the lower side of the upper frame part; the front end of the base is inserted into the upper frame part;

The upper end of the upper frame part is rotatably disposed on the base, the upper end of the upper frame part is located on the upper side of the water outlet switch; the lower end of the lower frame part is located on the lower side of the water outlet; A pressing part is provided on the upper frame part, and the pressing part is located on the front side of the water outlet switch, so that when the lower frame part is forced to rotate backward, the pressing part is pressed by the pressing frame. Water outlet switch.
The water intake device according to claim 5, characterized in that:

The projection of the lower end of the lower frame part on the horizontal plane is located behind the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane, and the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part on the horizontal plane is the same as the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane. projection contact or spacing settings;

The front surface of the upper frame part is arranged vertically; the front surface of the lower frame part is inclined, and the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame part is located on the front side of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame part; The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame part is located on the rear side of the front surface of the upper frame part; the angle between the front surface of the lower frame part and the vertical plane is 3.6 degrees to 4 degrees;

The upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame portion is a pressing surface, and the pressing surface is arranged with a lower front and a higher back.
The water intake device according to claim 5, further comprising a decorative cover plate, the decorative cover plate being arranged vertically on the front end of the base;

The decorative cover plate is located on the front side of the upper frame part; or, the front surface of the upper frame part is arranged vertically, and the decorative cover plate is located inside the upper frame part and is in contact with the upper frame part. The front surface is in the same plane.
The water intake device according to claim 5, characterized in that:

The base has an installation cavity with an opening facing forward;

The water outlet pipe passes through the installation cavity; the lower end of the water outlet pipe is the water outlet;

A control panel is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the water outlet switch is provided on the control panel; a connection terminal is provided on the other side of the installation cavity, and the connection terminal is connected to the control panel. The connecting wire is electrically connected; the connecting wire passes through the bottom of the installation cavity; the connecting terminal is electrically connected to the valve;

The pressing part is a pressing block, which is provided in the upper frame part and connected to the upper end frame of the upper frame part.
A refrigerator includes a door body and a box body, and is characterized in that it also includes the water intake device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the base of the water intake device is arranged on the door body or the box body.
The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that:

The door body is rotatably mounted on the box body through a hinge assembly;

The base of the water intake device is installed on the door body, and the valve is installed in the hinge box of the hinge assembly or on the box body.