WO2022143906A1

WO2022143906A1 - Refrigerator

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Publication number: WO2022143906A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/143127
Authority: WO
Inventors: 赵振雨; 张延庆; 赵斌堂; 宋向鹏; 牟国梁; 张方友
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: 2021-01-04
Filing date: 2021-12-30
Publication date: 2022-07-07
Also published as: EP4273478A4; EP4273478A1

Abstract

Provided is a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator body defining a refrigeration compartment; a door body movably connected to the refrigerator body and used for opening and closing the refrigeration compartment, the door body comprising a door housing and a door lining coupled to the door housing; a refrigeration system for providing cooling capacity for the refrigeration compartment; and an ice-making chamber arranged on the door body, wherein an ice-making assembly is arranged in the ice-making chamber, and when the door body is closed, the ice-making chamber is thermally insulated from the refrigeration compartment; the door body is provided with a first drainage pipeline, the refrigerator body is provided with a second drainage pipeline, the inlet end of the first drainage pipeline is connected to the ice-making chamber, the door lining is provided with a first connector, the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is connected to the first connector, the refrigeration compartment is provided with a second connector, and the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline is connected to the second connector; when the door body is closed, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is in communication with the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline; and when the door body is opened, the first connector is separated from the second connector, and drained water in the first drainage pipeline is stored in the first connector.

Description

refrigerator

technical field

The invention relates to the field of refrigeration appliances, in particular to a refrigerator with an ice maker.

Background technique

The ice maker is usually installed in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator to make ice with the cold air of the freezer compartment. For a refrigerator in which the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment are distributed up and down, the user needs to bend down to open the door of the freezer compartment when taking ice. In order to make it convenient for users to take ice, some existing refrigerators are provided with an independent ice-making chamber in the refrigerating chamber or the door of the refrigerating chamber. device.

However, if an independent ice-making chamber is provided on the door of the refrigerating chamber, the defrost water generated by the ice maker or other components will accumulate in the ice-making chamber. Frost water is introduced from the ice-making chamber into the water-receiving tray below the distributor outside the door, which will cause the water-receiving tray to have water all the time, which will bring some health hazards, and the cold air in the ice-making chamber will also be discharged to the outside along with the pipeline. The environment will increase the energy consumption of the refrigerator, thereby causing inconvenience to the user. Therefore, further improvements to the prior art are needed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator that is convenient for users to use, reliable and more energy-saving.

To achieve one of the above purposes of the invention, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising:

a box body, the box body defines a refrigeration compartment;

a door body, movably connected to the box body and used for opening and closing the refrigeration compartment, the door body includes a door shell and a door lining combined with the door shell, when the door body is closed, the door lining at least partially protrudes into the refrigeration compartment room;

a refrigeration system for providing cooling capacity to the refrigeration compartment;

an ice-making compartment, which is arranged in the door body and an ice-making assembly is arranged in the ice-making compartment, and when the door body is closed, the ice-making compartment is insulated from the refrigeration compartment;

The door body is provided with a first drainage pipeline, the box body is provided with a second drainage pipeline, the inlet end of the first drainage pipeline is connected to the ice-making chamber, and the door lining is provided with a first interface , the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is connected to the first interface, the refrigeration compartment is provided with a second interface, and the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline is connected to the second interface, when the door is closed , the first interface is connected with the second interface, the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is connected with the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline; when the door body is opened, the first interface and the second interface are separated , the drainage in the first drainage pipe is stored in the first interface.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the first interface includes a concave cavity provided on the door lining, a water storage box is detachably installed in the concave cavity, and the water storage box is located in the first drain Below the outlet end of the pipeline, the water storage box includes an opening that is open relative to the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline, and when the door is closed, the second interface is inserted into the cavity and blocks the opening Communication with the outlet end of the first drain line.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the opening includes a horizontal opening portion and an inclined opening portion, the inclined opening portion is inclined downward relative to the horizontal opening portion, and when the door body is closed, the second interface It is located above the inclined opening and at least partially overlaps the water storage box in the height direction.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the first interface includes a concave cavity disposed on the door lining, and the second interface includes a water receiving nozzle protruding from the inner tank of the refrigeration compartment. When the door body is closed, The water receiving nozzle at least partially protrudes into the cavity to communicate with the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a filter cover is connected to the water receiving nozzle, and the edge of the filter cover is embedded in the inner tank of the refrigeration compartment.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving nozzle includes a funnel portion and a water outlet pipe communicating with the funnel portion, the water outlet pipe is inserted into the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline, and the funnel portion includes a water outlet pipe provided and a flat installation wall, the installation wall is embedded in the inner tank of the refrigeration compartment.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving nozzle is movably connected to the inner tank of the refrigeration compartment, the water receiving nozzle moves into the concave cavity based on the closing of the door body, and the door body opens , the water receiving nozzle automatically returns to the position embedded in the inner tank.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, it also includes an ice-making assembly disposed in the ice-making chamber, and the ice-making assembly includes:

an ice mold, wherein the ice mold has a plurality of ice trays for containing ice-making water;

a refrigerant pipe extending from one end of the ice mold to the other end and located at the bottom of the ice mold, the refrigerant pipe being connected to the refrigeration system;

Heating wire, fixed at the bottom of the ice mold and spaced from the refrigerant pipe;

The drain pan is connected below the ice mold, and one end of the drain pan forms a water outlet, and the water outlet is inserted into the inlet end of the first drainage pipeline.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the door body is pivotally connected to the box body through a hinge, and the first interface and the second interface are arranged on one side adjacent to the pivot axis of the door body.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a compressor compartment for accommodating a compressor is arranged at the bottom of the box body, a water receiving tray is arranged in the compressor compartment, and the outlet end of the second drainage pipeline is connected to the compressor compartment. The water receiving tray is connected.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the first interface includes a water storage box disposed on the door lining, the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is communicated with the water storage box, and the water storage box has an outlet end connected to the water storage box. The bottom is provided with a drain valve, the second interface acts on the drain valve based on the closing force of the door body to make the drain valve open, the door body is opened, and the second interface removes the force on the drain valve, The drain valve closes automatically.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the first interface includes a cavity provided on the door lining, the cavity is provided with a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline, the second The interface acts on the valve based on the closing force of the door body to open the valve, the door body opens, the second interface removes the force on the valve, and the valve closes automatically.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the first interface includes a concave cavity disposed on the door lining, and a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is provided in the concave cavity, and the valve The valve is opened based on the gravity of the water reaching a preset value. The valve is connected to a limit mechanism. When the door is opened, the limit mechanism restricts the valve from opening. When the door is closed, the limit mechanism allows the valve to open. .

Compared with the prior art, in the embodiment of the present invention, when the door body is closed, the first drainage pipeline provided in the door body communicates with the second drainage pipeline provided in the box body, thereby defrosting the ice inside the ice making chamber. The water can be discharged to the box, which is convenient for the user to use the refrigerator.

To achieve the above purpose of the invention, another embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising:

a box body, the box body defines a refrigeration compartment;

a door body, movably connected to the box body and used for opening and closing the refrigeration compartment;

The door body is provided with a drainage pipeline, and the inlet end of the drainage pipeline is connected to the ice-making chamber, the back of the door body facing the refrigeration compartment is provided with a concave cavity, and a storage battery is detachably installed in the concave cavity. A water box, the outlet end of the drainage pipeline is communicated with the water storage space of the water storage box.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the door body includes a door housing and a door lining combined with the door housing. When the door body is closed, the door lining at least partially protrudes into the refrigerating compartment, and the concave cavity is provided in the refrigerating compartment. The door is lined.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the door body is pivotally connected to the box body through a hinge, and the door lining includes a rear surface facing the refrigeration compartment and side surfaces located on both sides of the rear surface and perpendicular to the rear surface, The concave cavity is arranged on the side surface of the door lining adjacent to the pivot shaft of the door body.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a liquid level sensor is arranged in the cavity, the refrigerator further includes a controller connected to the liquid level sensor, and a display panel connected to the controller is arranged on the door body, When the liquid level sensor detects that the liquid level in the water storage box reaches a preset level, a signal is sent to the controller, and the controller controls the display panel to give preset prompts.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box includes a bottom wall and four side walls enclosing the water containing space, and the four side walls include a first side wall located outside the cavity , the first side wall is provided with an opening, the opening includes an upper edge and a lower edge, and the upper surfaces of the other three side walls are located between the upper edge and the lower edge.

A drain pan is connected below the ice mold, and one end of the drain pan forms a water outlet, and the water outlet is inserted into the inlet end of the drainage pipeline.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box is provided with a heating wire, the cavity is provided with an electrical interface for connecting the heating wire, the outlet end is connected to a one-way valve, and the one-way valve is connected to the one-way valve. A valve allows fluid to flow into the reservoir from the outlet end and restricts fluid from the reservoir to the outlet end.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the cavity is provided with a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the drainage pipeline, and the water storage box is installed in the cavity and acts on the valve to make the valve When opened, the water storage box is separated from the cavity, and the valve is automatically closed.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the cavity is provided with a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the drainage pipeline, the valve is opened based on the gravity of the water reaching a preset value, and the valve is connected to a limit The water storage box is installed in the cavity, the limit mechanism allows the valve to open, the water storage box is separated from the cavity, and the limit mechanism restricts the valve from opening.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, both the inlet end and the outlet end of the drainage pipeline are provided with a port cover plate surrounding the opening of the pipeline, and the port cover plate abuts on the door lining.

Compared with the prior art, in the embodiment of the present invention, by arranging a drainage pipeline in the door body and arranging a water storage box in the cavity of the door body, the defrost water in the ice making chamber will be discharged to the water storage box, It will not affect the use of the refrigerator, and it is more energy efficient.

Description of drawings

1 is a perspective view of a door body of a refrigerator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a part of the box of the refrigerator according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the cabinet of the refrigerator in FIG. 2;

Fig. 4 is the cross-sectional schematic diagram of the refrigerator in Fig. 3 along the A-A line under the closed door state;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a partial assembly of the refrigerator according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is the three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water storage box in Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is a perspective exploded schematic diagram of the water receiving nozzle and the filter cover in Fig. 5;

8 is a schematic perspective view of an ice-making assembly of a refrigerator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

9 is a schematic diagram of a second interface on the box body according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the refrigerator is in a door-open state;

Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator in Fig. 9 being in a closed state;

11 is a schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the refrigerator is in a door-open state;

Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator in Fig. 11 in a closed state;

13 is a perspective view of a door body of a refrigerator according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

14 is a schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 15 is a perspective view of the drainage pipeline and the water storage box on the door body in Fig. 13;

Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of a liquid level sensor provided in the concave cavity of the door body in Figure 13;

Fig. 17 is a schematic diagram of setting a water storage box on the door body according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the water storage box is installed in the cavity of the door body;

FIG. 18 is a schematic view of the water storage box in FIG. 17 being separated from the cavity.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and structural, method, or functional changes made by those skilled in the art according to these embodiments are all included in the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be understood that terms such as "upper," "lower," "outer," "inner," and the like used herein to indicate relative positions in space are for convenience of description to describe the relative position of an element or feature as shown in the drawings. relationship to another element or feature. The term spatially relative position may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures.

1 to 5 , a refrigerator provided by a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a box body 20, a door body 10 movably connected to the box body 20, and a refrigeration system. The box body 20 defines a refrigeration compartment, The door body 10 is used to open and close the refrigeration compartment, the refrigeration system is used to provide cooling capacity to the refrigeration compartment, and the box 20 is also provided with a fan for introducing the cold air generated by the refrigeration system into the refrigeration compartment. The refrigeration compartment includes: Of course, the refrigerating compartment 21 and the freezing compartment 22 may also include more compartments, such as a changing room. The refrigerator compartment 21 and the freezer compartment 22 are arranged from top to bottom, and the door body 10 is used to open and close the refrigerator compartment 21 . The door body 10 is provided with an ice-making chamber 13 , and an ice-making assembly 100 is arranged in the ice-making chamber 13 . When the door body 10 is closed, the ice-making chamber 13 is insulated from the refrigerating chamber 21 . Wherein, one or two door bodies may be provided for opening and closing the refrigerating chamber. For example, if two door bodies are provided, the ice making chamber may be provided in one of the door bodies. In this embodiment, the front-rear direction of the refrigerator takes the side where the door body 10 is arranged as the front, and the side where the box body 20 is arranged as the rear; the vertical direction is the left-right direction.

The refrigeration system includes a compressor 913 and a condenser connected to the outlet side of the compressor 913. The refrigeration system is also used to provide cooling capacity to the ice-making assembly 100. The compressor 913 is disposed at the bottom of the box 20 and is used to provide cooling to the freezer compartment. 22 and the evaporator for cooling the refrigerator compartment 21 are arranged at the rear of the freezer compartment. In this embodiment, the ice making assembly 100 makes ice by directly contacting the refrigerant pipe, and the evaporator can be connected in series or parallel to the compressor 913 and both sides of the condenser.

When the ice making assembly 100 is working, frost will form, and the defrosting water needs to be discharged in time. In this embodiment, the door body 10 is provided with a first drainage pipeline 30, and the door body 10 includes a door casing 11 and is combined with the door casing 11. The door lining 12, when the door body is closed, the door lining 12 at least partially protrudes into the refrigeration compartment, and the thermal insulation material is filled between the door shell 11 and the door lining 12. The door linings 12 are fixed in the heat insulating material during foaming, and the inlet end 31 of the first drainage pipeline 30 is connected to the ice making chamber 13 to facilitate the connection of water channels. The box body 20 is provided with a second drain pipe 40, the door lining 12 is provided with a first port, the outlet end 32 of the first drain pipe 30 is connected to the first port, the refrigeration compartment is provided with a second port, the second drain The inlet end 41 of the pipeline 40 is connected to the second interface. When the door body 10 is closed, the first interface is connected to the second interface, and the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipeline 30 is connected to the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline 40. In this way, the defrosting water in the ice making chamber 13 can be discharged from the door body 10 to the box body 20; when the door body 10 is opened, the first interface is separated from the second interface, and the drainage in the first drainage pipe 30 is stored in the first interface . When the door body 10 is closed, the first drain line 30 provided in the door body 10 is communicated with the second drain line 40 provided in the box body 20, so that the defrost water in the ice making chamber 13 can be discharged to the box The body 20 is convenient for the user to use the refrigerator. Since the door opening time is much shorter than the door closing time, basically all the defrost water generated by the ice making assembly can be drained to the second drainage pipe 40 of the box body, and there is no need for the user to clean up the defrost water.

Of course, in order to prevent the outflow of defrosting water when the door body 10 is opened, in this embodiment, the first interface includes a cavity 15 provided on the door lining 12, and a water storage box is detachably installed in the cavity 15 16. The water storage box 16 is located below the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipeline 30. The water storage box 16 includes an opening that is open relative to the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipeline 30. When the door body 10 is closed, the second interface It is inserted into the cavity 15 and blocks the communication between the opening of the water storage box 16 and the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipe 30 . That is to say, when the door body 10 is opened, if defrost water flows out of the first drainage pipeline 30, it just drips into the water storage box 16 below, and when the door body 10 is closed, the first drainage water flows out. The defrost water in the pipeline 30 will flow to the second drain pipeline 40 .

5 and 6 , the opening of the water storage box 16 includes a horizontal opening portion 161 and an inclined opening portion 162. The inclined opening portion 162 is inclined downward relative to the horizontal opening portion 161. When the door body 10 is closed, the second interface is located at The upper part of the inclined opening 162 is at least partially overlapped with the water storage box 16 in the height direction, so as to save the space of the concave cavity 15 , that is, the concave cavity 15 only needs to be able to accommodate the water storage box 16 , and the second interface extends into the concave cavity 15 The space actually partially overlaps with the space occupied by the water storage box 16, no matter whether the door is opened or closed, the communication between the first drainage pipeline 30 and the water storage box 16 or the second interface will not be affected.

Further, the second interface includes a water receiving nozzle 26 protruding from the inner tank 210 of the refrigeration compartment. When the door body 10 is closed, the water receiving nozzle 26 at least partially extends into the cavity 15 to communicate with the first drainage pipeline 30 the outlet port 32. The door body 10 is pivotally connected to the box body 20 through a hinge, and the first interface and the second interface are arranged on one side adjacent to the pivot axis of the door body 10. Specifically, the cavity 15 can be arranged on the door lining 12 adjacent to the door. On one side of the body pivot axis, the water receiving nozzle 26 can be arranged on the side wall of the inner tank 210 of the refrigeration compartment, so that when the door is closed, the water receiving nozzle 26 communicates with the waterway of the first drainage pipeline 30 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the water receiving nozzle 26 includes a funnel portion 261 and a water outlet pipe 262 communicating with the funnel portion. The water outlet pipe 262 is inserted into the inlet end 41 of the second drainage pipeline 40 , and the funnel portion 261 includes a water outlet pipe 262 and is flat. The installation wall 263 is embedded in the inner tank 210 of the refrigeration compartment to facilitate the positioning and installation of the water nozzle 26 . The water receiving nozzle 26 is connected with a filter cover 27, and the edge of the filter cover 27 is also embedded in the inner tank 210 of the refrigeration compartment. The filter cover 27 can filter the drainage of the first drainage pipeline 30, and also prevent the refrigeration compartment. Some foreign objects fall into the water receiving nozzle 26 and cause blockage of the second drainage pipeline 40 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3 , a part of the second drainage pipeline 40 can also be arranged in the foam layer of the box body 20 , and the bottom of the box body 20 is provided with a compressor chamber for accommodating the compressor 913 . A water receiving tray 90 is provided, and the outlet end 42 of the second drainage pipeline 40 is communicated with the water receiving tray, so that the defrost water from the door body 10 can be discharged from the tank through the first drainage pipeline 30 and the second drainage pipeline 40 body 20. Generally, the drain pan 90 is provided with a heating wire, and the water in the drain pan 90 is evaporated by heating and evaporation. Of course, the water in the drain pan 90 can also be used to humidify the moisturizing space of the refrigerator or humidify the external environment. Of course, the outlet end of the second drainage pipeline can also be set to other structures, for example, the outlet end is directly connected to the moisturizing space of the refrigerator, or the outlet end is connected to the drainage pipeline of the refrigeration compartment, or the outlet end is directly connected to the external environment. humidifier, etc.

8, the ice-making assembly 100 in the ice-making chamber includes an ice mold 101, a refrigerant pipe 102 and a heating wire disposed at the bottom of the ice mold 101, and the ice mold 101 has a plurality of ice trays for containing ice-making water; The refrigerant pipe 102 extends from one end of the ice mold to the other end, and the refrigerant pipe 102 is connected to the refrigeration system; the heating wire is fixed to the bottom of the ice mold 101 and is spaced from the refrigerant pipe 102 . The ice making assembly 100 further includes a drain pan 103 connected below the ice mold 101 , one end of the drain pan 103 forms a water outlet 105 , and the water outlet 105 is inserted into the inlet end 31 of the first drain pipe 30 . Among them, in order to make the manufacture of the refrigerator more reliable, the inlet end 31 and the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipeline 30 are respectively provided with port cover plates 33, so that when the door body is foamed, the port cover plates 33 can abut against the door. Corresponding position on the lining 12 to prevent the foaming material from overflowing. Similarly, the inlet end 41 of the second drainage pipeline 40 may also be provided with a port cover 43 for abutting against the inner tank 210 of the refrigeration compartment, so that the foaming of the box is more reliable.

9 and 10, in another preferred embodiment, the first interface includes a cavity 15 provided on the door lining 12, the water receiving nozzle 26a is movably connected to the inner tank 210 of the refrigeration compartment, and the water receiving nozzle 26a moves into the concave cavity 15 of the door body based on the closing movement of the door body 10. When the door body 10 is opened, the water receiving nozzle 26a automatically returns to the position embedded in the inner tank 210. Among them, a return spring 265 is connected between the water nozzle 26a and the inner tank 210. The reset spring 265 can drive the water nozzle 26a to reset. The water nozzle 26a is also connected with a driving rod 266. The driving rod 266 can be based on the principle of a lever, When the door body 10 is closed, the door body 10 presses down one end of the driving rod 266, and the other end of the driving rod 266 drives the water receiving nozzle 26a to move and enter the cavity 15 of the door body 10, so as to realize the drainage of the first drainage pipeline. The outlet end 32 communicates with the inlet end 41 of the second drain line. Among them, the movement of the water receiving nozzle 26a can be rotation or movement, and can also drive the water receiving nozzle 26a to move in other ways. As long as the water receiving nozzle 26a is moved based on the closing of the door body, it does not need to be driven by electricity, which saves costs. And no power consumption.

11 and 12, in yet another embodiment, the first interface includes a water storage box 16a disposed on the door lining 12, the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipeline is communicated with the water storage box 16a, and the water storage box The bottom of 16a is provided with a drain valve 165, the second interface acts on the drain valve 165 based on the closing force of the door body 10 to make the drain valve 165 open, the door body 10 is opened, the second interface removes the force on the drain valve 165, the drain valve 165 automatically turns off. The drain valve 165 can be connected to the return spring 166, and the drain valve 165 is automatically closed by the elastic force of the return spring 166. In this way, when the door is opened, if there is any drainage, it will be stored in the water storage box 16a first, and when the door is closed, the water in the water storage box 16a will be stored. The stored water is discharged into the inlet end 41 of the second drain pipe, and the user does not need to dispose of the stored water in the water storage box 16a by himself.

Of course, the water storage box may not be provided, and the drain valve may be directly arranged at the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline. For example, the first interface includes a cavity provided on the door lining, and the cavity is provided with opening and closing the first drainage. For the valve at the outlet end of the pipeline, the second interface acts on the valve based on the closing of the door body to make the valve open, the door body opens, the second interface removes the force on the valve, and the valve closes automatically. That is to say, the opening of the valve is mandatory. As long as the door body is closed, the valve must be open. Of course, the valve can also be set to open conditionally, such as an electric valve, which is opened based on a preset signal, or a The valve is opened based on the gravity value that the valve bears reaches a preset value. In this way, a limit mechanism can be connected to the valve. When the door is opened, the limit mechanism restricts the valve from opening, and when the door is closed, the limit mechanism allows the valve to open.

In the refrigerator in the above embodiment, the door body is provided with a first drainage pipeline, the box body is provided with a second drainage pipeline, the door lining is provided with a first interface connected to the first drainage pipeline, and the box body is provided with a second drainage pipeline. The second interface of the pipeline, when the door body is closed, the first drainage pipeline and the second drainage pipeline are communicated with the second interface through the first interface, and the ice-making and defrosting water on the door body can be discharged to the box body. When the body is opened, the drainage in the first drainage pipe can be stored in the first interface, which will not affect the use of the refrigerator.

Referring to FIGS. 13 to 18 , another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator, which includes a box body 20 , a door body 10 movably connected to the box body 20 , and a refrigeration system. The box body 20 defines a refrigeration room The door body 10 is used to open and close the refrigeration compartment, the refrigeration system is used to provide cooling capacity to the refrigeration compartment, and the box 20 is also provided with a fan 220 for introducing the cold air generated by the refrigeration system into the refrigeration compartment. The compartments include a refrigerating compartment 21 and a freezing compartment 22, and of course, may include more compartments, such as a changing room. The refrigerator compartment 21 and the freezer compartment 22 are arranged from top to bottom, and the door body 10 is used to open and close the refrigerator compartment 21 . The door body 10 is provided with an ice making compartment 13, and the ice making compartment 13 is provided with an ice making assembly 100 and an ice storage box 200 located below the ice making assembly. When the door body 10 is closed, the ice making compartment 13 and the refrigerating compartment 21 are insulated from heat . Wherein, one or two door bodies may be provided for opening and closing the refrigerating chamber. For example, if two door bodies are provided, the ice making chamber may be provided in one of the door bodies. In this embodiment, the front and rear directions of the refrigerator take the side where the door body 10 is arranged as the front, and the side where the box body 20 is arranged as the rear; the direction perpendicular to the up and down and front and rear is the left and right direction, and the parts with the same reference numerals as those in the previous embodiments. , its structure and function are also similar.

The refrigeration system includes a compressor 913 and a condenser connected to the outlet side of the compressor 913. The refrigeration system is also used to provide cooling capacity to the ice-making assembly 100. The compressor 913 is arranged at the bottom of the box 20 and is used to supply the freezer compartment 22 and An evaporator 912 for cooling the refrigerating compartment 21 is provided at the rear of the freezing compartment. In this embodiment, the ice making assembly 100 is in direct contact with the refrigerant pipe to make ice, and the evaporator 912 can be connected in series or in parallel with the compressor 913 and the condenser on both sides of the refrigerant pipe that supplies cooling for ice making.

When the ice making assembly 100 is working, frost will form, and the defrosting water needs to be discharged in time. In this embodiment, the door body 10 is provided with a drainage pipeline 30, and the door body 10 includes a door housing 11 and a door combined with the door housing 11. Lining 12, when the door body is closed, the door lining 12 at least partially extends into the refrigerating compartment, and the thermal insulation material is filled between the door shell 11 and the door lining 12. During foaming, it is fixed in the thermal insulation material, and the inlet end 31 of the drainage pipeline 30 is connected to the ice making chamber 13, so as to facilitate the connection of the waterway. The back of the door body facing the refrigerating compartment is provided with a cavity 15, a water storage box 16b is detachably installed in the cavity 15, and the outlet end 32 of the drainage pipeline 30 is communicated with the water storage space of the water storage box 16b, thus making ice. The generated defrosting water can be discharged from the drainage pipeline 30 to the water storage box 16b in time, and the user only needs to clean the water storage box 16b regularly.

In this embodiment, preferably, the cavity 15 is provided on the door lining 12, so that the water storage box 16b can be taken out only when the door is opened, and the door can be insulated to prevent the cold air from leaking out of the refrigeration compartment. The water storage box 16b can be directly disposed below the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipeline 30, the upper part of the water storage box 16b is open, and the defrost water flowing out from the outlet end 32 of the first drainage pipeline 30 directly falls into the storage water inside the box. The door body 10 is pivotally connected to the box body 20 through a hinge. The door lining 12 includes a rear surface facing the refrigeration compartment and sides located on both sides of the rear surface and perpendicular to the rear surface. The cavity 15 is provided on the door lining 12 adjacent to the door pivot axis In this way, the water storage box 16b can be taken out only when the door body is opened about 90 degrees relative to the box body, so as to prevent the wrong operation of the water storage box 16b.

In this embodiment, the specific structure of the ice-making assembly 100 in the ice-making chamber is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and details are not repeated here. Referring to Fig. 16, in order to prevent the user from forgetting to clean the accumulated water in the water storage box 16b, a liquid level sensor can be arranged in the cavity 15. The refrigerator also includes a controller connected to the liquid level sensor, and the door body is provided with a connection controller. When the liquid level sensor detects that the liquid level in the water storage box reaches a preset level, it sends a signal to the controller, and the controller controls the display panel to perform preset prompts. The preset prompts can be sound alarms, flashing lights As well as digital or text display on the display panel and so on. The liquid level sensor provided in the cavity 15 can be contact type or non-contact type. Of course, it can be simpler that the liquid level sensor includes a lever 51 and a floating ball 52 connected to one end of the lever, and the floating ball 52 extends into the water storage. In the box 16b, the other end of the lever 51 has an electrical contact 53. When the water level reaches a preset level, the floating ball 52 drives the lever 51 so that the electrical contact 53 at the other end is in contact with the electrical contact 153 in the cavity. The signal is fed back to the controller, so that the detection of the highest water level in the water storage box 16b is realized, the structure is simpler and the cost is lower.

Specifically, the water storage box 16b includes a bottom wall and four side walls that enclose a water storage space. The four side walls include a first side 161b located outside the cavity. The first side wall 161b is provided with an opening 162b. The opening 162b Including the upper edge 163 and the lower edge 164, the upper surfaces of the other three side walls are located between the upper edge 163 and the lower edge 164, so that the water level in the water storage box 16b can be observed through the opening 162b, and the opening 162b can also be used as a handle A part of it is convenient to take out the water storage box 16b. Further, a heating wire can also be arranged in the water storage box 16b, an electrical interface for connecting the heating wire is arranged in the cavity 15, and the outlet end is connected with a one-way valve, and the one-way valve allows the fluid to flow into the water storage box from the outlet end, and restricts Fluid enters the outlet end from the reservoir box. That is to say, the water vapor evaporated by the heating wire will not enter the ice-making chamber from the drainage pipeline, and will not affect the temperature of the ice-making chamber. Moreover, when the door is closed, the opening of the water storage box faces the inner liner of the refrigeration compartment, and the evaporated water vapor will condense into water droplets on the inner liner, and the water droplets will be discharged through the drainage path in the refrigerating compartment.

17 and 18, in order to prevent the defrosting water from being discharged during the process of cleaning the water storage box by the user, a valve 60 for opening and closing the outlet end 32 of the drainage pipeline can be arranged in the cavity 15, and the water storage box 16b Installed into the cavity 15 and acted on the valve 60 to open the valve 60, the water storage box 16b is separated from the cavity 15, and the valve 60 is automatically closed. The valve here can be an electric valve, or it can be realized by a mechanical structure. For example, the valve 60 is movably connected to the outlet end 32 of the drainage pipeline, and a return spring is connected between the valve 60 and the outlet end 32. When the water storage box 16b is installed in the concave When the water storage box 16b is in the cavity 15, the water storage box 16b will drive the valve 60 to move to the position of opening the outlet end 32. When the water storage box 16b is separated from the cavity 15, the valve 60 will return to the position of closing the outlet end 32 under the action of the return spring. The movement of the valve can be rotation or translation, the structure of the valve is simpler and the cost is lower. Of course, the valve can also be opened based on the gravity of the water reaching a preset value, the valve is connected to a limit mechanism, the water storage box is installed in the cavity, the limit mechanism allows the valve to open, the water storage box is separated from the cavity, and the limit mechanism Limit valve opening, i.e. the reservoir box interacts with the limit mechanism to allow the valve to open. Even if the user needs to clean the water storage box for a long time, there is no need to worry that the defrosting water will be exposed. In addition, relevant prompts can be set to prevent the user from forgetting to put the water storage box into the cavity after cleaning.

In the refrigerator in the above embodiment, by arranging a drainage pipeline in the door body and a water storage box in the concave cavity of the door body, the defrosted water in the ice making chamber will be discharged to the water storage box, which will not cause any damage to the use of the refrigerator. impact and save energy.

It should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment only includes an independent technical solution, and this description in the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should take the specification as a whole, and each The technical solutions in the embodiments can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions for the feasible embodiments of the present invention, and they are not used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Changes should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

A refrigerator, comprising:

a box body, the box body defines a refrigeration compartment;

a door body, movably connected to the box body and used for opening and closing the refrigeration compartment, the door body includes a door shell and a door lining combined with the door shell, when the door body is closed, the door lining at least partially protrudes into the refrigeration compartment room;

a refrigeration system for providing cooling capacity to the refrigeration compartment;

an ice-making compartment, which is arranged in the door body and an ice-making assembly is arranged in the ice-making compartment, and when the door body is closed, the ice-making compartment is insulated from the refrigeration compartment;

It is characterized in that the door body is provided with a first drainage pipeline, the box body is provided with a second drainage pipeline, the inlet end of the first drainage pipeline is connected to the ice-making chamber, and the door lining is provided with a second drainage pipeline. There is a first interface, the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is connected to the first interface, the refrigeration compartment is provided with a second interface, and the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline is connected to the second interface, the When the door body is closed, the first interface is connected with the second interface, and the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is communicated with the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline; when the door body is opened, the first interface is connected with the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline. The second interface is separated, and the drainage in the first drainage pipe is stored in the first interface.
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the first interface comprises a concave cavity provided on the door lining, a water storage box is detachably installed in the concave cavity, and the water storage box is located in the Below the outlet end of the first drainage pipe, the water storage box includes an opening that is open relative to the outlet end of the first drainage pipe, and when the door is closed, the second interface is inserted into the cavity and blocked The opening communicates with the outlet end of the first drain line.
The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein the opening comprises a horizontal opening part and an inclined opening part, the inclined opening part is inclined downward relative to the horizontal opening part, and when the door body is closed, the The second interface is located above the inclined opening portion and at least partially overlaps the water storage box in the height direction.
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the first interface comprises a concave cavity provided on the door lining, the second interface comprises a water receiving nozzle protruding from the inner tank of the refrigeration compartment, and the door body When closed, the water receiving nozzle at least partially protrudes into the cavity to communicate with the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline.
The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein a filter cover is connected to the water receiving nozzle, and the edge of the filter cover is embedded in the inner tank of the refrigeration compartment.
The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein the water receiving nozzle comprises a funnel part and a water outlet pipe communicating with the funnel part, the water outlet pipe is inserted into the inlet end of the second drainage pipeline, and the funnel part comprises A water outlet pipe is provided with a flat installation wall, and the installation wall is embedded in the inner tank of the refrigeration compartment.
The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein the water receiving nozzle is movably connected to the inner tank of the refrigerating compartment, the water receiving nozzle moves into the cavity based on the closing of the door body, and the When the door body is opened, the water receiving nozzle automatically returns to the position embedded in the inner tank.
The refrigerator of claim 1, further comprising an ice-making assembly disposed in the ice-making chamber, the ice-making assembly comprising:

an ice mold, wherein the ice mold has a plurality of ice trays for containing ice-making water;

a refrigerant pipe extending from one end of the ice mold to the other end and located at the bottom of the ice mold, the refrigerant pipe being connected to the refrigeration system;

Heating wire, fixed at the bottom of the ice mold and spaced from the refrigerant pipe;

The drain pan is connected below the ice mold, and one end of the drain pan forms a water outlet, and the water outlet is inserted into the inlet end of the first drainage pipeline.
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the door body is pivotally connected to the box body through a hinge, and the first interface and the second interface are provided on a side adjacent to a pivot axis of the door body.
The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, a compressor compartment for accommodating a compressor is arranged at the bottom of the box body, a water receiving tray is arranged in the compressor compartment, and an outlet of the second drainage pipeline is provided. The end communicates with the water receiving tray.
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the first interface comprises a water storage box disposed on the door lining, the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is communicated with the water storage box, and the water storage box is The bottom of the water box is provided with a drain valve, the second interface acts on the drain valve based on the closing force of the door body to make the drain valve open, the door body is opened, and the second interface removes the power to the drain valve. force, the drain valve closes automatically.
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the first interface comprises a concave cavity provided on the door lining, the concave cavity is provided with a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline, so The second interface acts on the valve based on the closing force of the door body to open the valve, the door body opens, the second interface removes the force on the valve, and the valve closes automatically.
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the first interface comprises a cavity provided on the door lining, and a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the first drainage pipeline is arranged in the cavity, The valve is opened based on the gravity of the water reaching a preset value, and the valve is connected to a limit mechanism. When the door body is opened, the limit mechanism restricts the valve from opening, and when the door body is closed, the limit mechanism Allow the valve to open.
A refrigerator, comprising:

a box body, the box body defines a refrigeration compartment;

a door body, movably connected to the box body and used for opening and closing the refrigeration compartment;

a refrigeration system for providing cooling capacity to the refrigeration compartment;

an ice-making compartment, which is arranged in the door body and an ice-making assembly is arranged in the ice-making compartment, and when the door body is closed, the ice-making compartment is insulated from the refrigeration compartment;

It is characterized in that the door body is provided with a drainage pipeline, and the inlet end of the drainage pipeline is connected to the ice-making chamber, and the back of the door body facing the refrigeration compartment is provided with a concave cavity, and the concave cavity is detachable. A water storage box is installed on the water storage box, and the outlet end of the drainage pipeline is communicated with the water storage space of the water storage box.
The refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein the door body comprises a door casing and a door lining coupled to the door casing, when the door body is closed, the door lining at least partially protrudes into the refrigerating compartment, and the recessed The cavity is arranged on the door lining, the door body is pivotally connected to the box body through a hinge, and the door lining includes a rear surface facing the refrigeration compartment and sides located on both sides of the rear surface and perpendicular to the rear surface, so The concave cavity is arranged on the side of the door lining adjacent to the pivot shaft of the door body, the inlet end and the outlet end of the drainage pipeline are provided with a port cover plate surrounding the opening of the pipeline, and the port cover plate abuts against the door lining.
The refrigerator according to claim 14, characterized in that, a liquid level sensor is arranged in the cavity, the refrigerator further comprises a controller connected to the liquid level sensor, and the door body is provided with a controller connected to the controller. A display panel, the liquid level sensor sends a signal to the controller when the liquid level sensor detects that the liquid level in the water storage box reaches a preset level, and the controller controls the display panel to give preset prompts.
The refrigerator according to claim 14, characterized in that, the water storage box comprises a bottom wall and four side walls surrounding the water containing space, and the four side walls comprise a fourth side wall located outside the concave cavity. A side wall, the first side wall is provided with an opening, the opening includes an upper edge and a lower edge, and the upper surfaces of the other three side walls are located between the upper edge and the lower edge.
The refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein a heating wire is arranged in the water storage box, an electrical interface for connecting the heating wire is arranged in the cavity, and the outlet end is connected with a one-way valve, so The one-way valve allows fluid to flow into the reservoir from the outlet end and restricts fluid from the reservoir to the outlet end.
The refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the drainage pipeline is provided in the cavity, and the water storage box is installed in the cavity and acts on the valve So that the valve is opened, the water storage box is separated from the cavity, and the valve is automatically closed.
The refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein a valve for opening and closing the outlet end of the drainage pipeline is provided in the cavity, the valve is opened based on the gravity of the water reaching a preset value, and the valve is opened. A limit mechanism is connected, the water storage box is installed in the cavity, the limit mechanism allows the valve to open, the water storage box is separated from the cavity, and the limit mechanism restricts the valve from opening.