Refrigerator Hinge

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved refrigerator hinge, comprising a fixed base and a hinge seat, and a hinge assembly arranged between the fixed base and the hinge seat, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a first transmission arm, a second transmission arm, a back transmission arm and a lower transmission arm; the first transmission arm is provided with an elastic buffer device, and the buffer head acts at the buffer end of the elastic buffer device for linear buffer; the fixing base is integrated with more than one assembling plate; and when the hinge is open, the second transmission arm is spanned between the fixed base and the hinge seat. The improved refrigerator hinge of the present invention has the advantages of stable and reliable performance, simple and reasonable structure and effective prevention of accumulation of water vapor, dirt and the like.

Claims

1. An improved refrigerator hinge, comprising a fixed base (1) and a hinge seat (2), and a hinge assembly arranged between the fixed base (1) and the hinge seat (2), wherein the hinge assembly comprises a first transmission arm (3), a second transmission arm (4), a back transmission arm (5) and a lower transmission arm; one end of the first transmission arm (3) is hinged with the fixed base (1), the other end of the first transmission arm (3) is hinged with a buffer head (7), one end of the back transmission arm (5) is connected with the buffer head (7), the other end of the back transmission arm (5) is hinged with the hinge seat (2), one end of the second transmission arm (4) is hinged with the fixed base (1), the other end of the second transmission arm (4) is hinged with the back transmission arm (5), one end of the lower transmission arm is hinged with the second transmission arm (4), and the other end of the lower transmission arm is hinged with the hinge seat (2); the first transmission arm (3) is provided with an elastic buffer device (6), and the buffer head (7) acts at the buffer end of the elastic buffer device (6) for linear buffer, the fixed base (1) is integrated with more than one assembling plate (9); and when the hinge is open, the second transmission arm (4) is spanned between the fixed base (1) and the hinge seat (2).

2. The improved refrigerator hinge according to claim 1, wherein the elastic buffer device (6) comprises a buffer frame (61), an elastic element (62) and a buffer wheel (63), wherein the buffer wheel (63) slides on the buffer frame (61), one end of the elastic element (62) acts on the buffer frame (61), and the other end thereof acts on the buffer wheel (63) for elastic reset slide.

3. The improved refrigerator hinge according to claim 2, wherein the buffer head (7) is provided with an eccentric smooth arc-shaped face, the arc-shaped face and the buffer wheel (63) are squeezed each other, and the buffer wheel (63) is rolled on the arc-shaped face.

4. The improved refrigerator hinge according to claim 1, wherein the connecting end of the elastic buffer device (6) is hinged with the middle portion of the first transmission arm (3); and a first pin shaft (10) is assembled on the first transmission arm (3), and the buffer end of the elastic buffer device (6) is supported on the first pin shaft (10).

5. The improved refrigerator hinge according to claim 1, wherein the assembling plate (9) outwards extends to the side walls of the fixed base (1), and the assembling plate (9) is provided with more than one fixing portion (91) to fix and assemble the fixed base (1).

6. The improved refrigerator hinge according to claim 1, wherein the assembling surface a of the assembling plate (9) and/or the assembling surface b of the fixed base (1) are (is) provided with antiskid mats (12) or antiskid teeth (13).

7. The improved refrigerator hinge according to claim 1, wherein the hinge point between the lower transmission arm and the second transmission arm (4) is c, the hinge point between the lower transmission arm and the hinge seat (2) is d, and the hinge point between the second transmission arm (4) and the back transmission arm (5) is e, where the distance from c to d is less than that from c to e.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state of a best embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 2 is a breakdown drawing of the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of an elastic buffer device of the present invention;

[0018] FIG. 4 is a local structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] FIG. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of an antiskid mat arranged on an assembling plate of the present invention; and

[0020] FIG. 6 is a structural schematic diagram of antiskid teeth arranged on an assembling plate of the present invention.

[0021] In the Figures: 1. fixed base; 11. first shaft hole; 2. hinge seat; 3. first transmission arm; 4. second transmission arm; 5. back transmission arm; 6. elastic buffer device; 61. buffer frame; 611. buffer chute; 62. elastic element; 63. buffer wheel; 64. push component; 7. buffer head; 9. assembling plate; 91. fixing portion; 10. first pin shaft; 111. second pin shaft; 12. antiskid mat; 13. antiskid teeth; 14. fastening unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention is further described in detail below in combination with the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 4, an improved refrigerator hinge of the present invention, comprising a fixed base 1 fixed to a refrigerator frame A and a hinge seat 2 fixed to a refrigerator door B. and a hinge assembly arranged between the fixed base 1 and the hinge seat 2, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a first transmission arm 3, a second transmission arm 4, a back transmission arm 5 and a lower transmission arm; one end of the first transmission arm 3 is hinged with a bending portion of the fixed base 1, the other end of the first transmission arm 3 is hinged with a buffer head 7, one end of the back transmission arm 5 is fixedly connected with the buffer head 7, the other end of the back transmission arm 5 is hinged with the middle portion of the hinge seat 2, one end of the second transmission arm 4 is hinged with the end of the fixed base 1, the other end of the second transmission arm 4 is hinged with the middle portion of the back transmission arm 5, one end of the lower transmission arm (not labeled in the figure) is hinged with the middle portion of the second transmission arm 4, and the other end of the lower transmission arm is hinged with the end of the hinge seat 2; the first transmission arm 3 is hinged with an elastic buffer device 6, and the buffer head 7 acts at the buffer end of the elastic buffer device 6 for linear buffer through rotation around a fixed point; the fixed base 1 is integrated with two assembling plates 9; and when the hinge is open, the second transmission arm 4 is spanned between the fixed base 1 and the hinge seat 2.

[0023] The elastic buffering device 6 of this structure can utilize the rotation around a fixed point between the buffer head 7 and the first transmission arm 3 to generate lateral displacement, thereby realizing the buffering of converting the circular motion into linear motion, thus preventing the elastic element 62 of the elastic buffer device 6 from producing deformation and uneven stress due to influence of radial stress; by integrating the assembling plate 9 with the fixed base 1, the assembling procedures thereof are simplified, the assembling efficiency is increased, and the overall strength is effectively increased, making the assembling structure more stable and reliable; and by spanning the second transmission arm 4 between the fixed base 1 and the hinge seat 2, the number of moment arms for rotating the hinge seat 2 is effectively increased, and the thrust required for rotation when opening or closing the refrigerator door B is reduced, so that the opening or closing operation of the hinge is more convenient and easier; and the number of connecting points inside the hinge can be reduced, effectively preventing accumulation of water vapor, dirt and the like, and increasing durability.

[0024] The elastic buffer device 6 comprises a buffer frame 61, an elastic element 62, a buffer wheel 63 and a push component 64, wherein a buffer chute 611 is provided at the buffer end of the buffer frame 61, and both ends of the buffer wheel 63 extend into the buffer chute 611 to slide on the buffer frame 61; the elastic element 62 is a helical spring, with one end thereof acts on the connecting end of the buffer frame 61, the other end acts on the buffer wheel 63 by the push component 64 for elastic reset and slide, and the buffer wheel 63 can be freely rolled during the period; to prevent the elastic element 62 from directly acting on the buffer wheel 63 and then affecting the rolling thereof, the push component 64 is provided, and the push component 64 acts on the rotating shaft of the buffer wheel 63, thereby avoiding the influence on same.

[0025] The surface of the buffer head 7 is provided with an eccentric smooth arc-shaped face having an eccentric characteristic, the arc-shaped face and the buffer wheel 63 are squeezed each other, and the buffer wheel 63 is rolled on the arc-shaped face; while rolling, a buffer effect is generated, which can effectively reduce friction between the two, make buffering smoother, and have a mute effect.

[0026] The connecting end of the elastic buffer device 6 is connected with the middle portion of the first transmission arm 3; and a first pin shaft 10 is assembled at the end of the first transmission arm 3, the buffer end of the elastic buffer device 6 is supported on the first pin shaft 10, and the buffer end of the elastic buffer device 6 is arranged between the first pin shaft 10 and the inner top wall of the first transmission arm 3, thereby having a compact and reliable structure and high integrity.

[0027] The fixed base 1 is arranged in an L shape, a first shaft hole 11 is provided at the bending portion thereof, a second pin shaft 111 is arranged in the first shaft hole 11, and the first transmission arm 3 is hinged with the fixed base 1 by the second pin shaft 111, thereby realizing hinging using the second pin shaft 111 and having a simple and reasonable structure.

[0028] The assembling plate 9 outwards extends to the two side walls of the fixed base 1, and the assembling plate 9 is provided with a fixing portion 91 to fix and assemble the fixed base 1. The fixing portion 91 is a through hole in which a fastening unit 14 is assembled, wherein the fastening unit 14 may be a screw, a rivet, or other parts realizing fixed connection between the fixed base 1 and the refrigerator frame A.

[0029] The fixed base 1 is in an L shape, the assembling plate 9 is arranged at the bending edge at one side, and on the premise of guaranteeing firm assembling, the assembling procedures are effectively reduced, and the assembling efficiency is increased. In addition, to further increase the stability and prevent the displacement of the fixed base 1, the assembling surface a of the assembling plate 9 is additionally provided with antiskid mats 12 (see FIG. 5) or antiskid teeth 13 (see FIG. 6).

[0030] The hinge point between the lower transmission arm and the second transmission arm 4 is c, the hinge point between the lower transmission arm and the hinge seat 2 is d, and the hinge point between the second transmission arm 4 and the back transmission arm 5 is e, where the distance from c to d is less than that from c to e. This distance ensures that when the hinge is open, one end of the second transmission arm 4 is always in the hinge seat 2, further realizing the spanning of the second transmission arm 4.

[0031] The specific embodiments are only specific embodiment with good effects of the present invention. Any rocker transmission mechanism of a hinge identical or equivalent to this structure shall be covered in the protection scope of the present invention.