Journal of Appliance Science & Technology ›› 2025, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (2): 98-103.doi: 10.19784/j.cnki.issn1672-0172.2025.02.015

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Research on electric shelves technology for refrigerators

JI Yunhao1,2, JIANG Zhuohua1,2, FU Xiuliang1,2, JIANG Zhaoliang1,2, SHI Xianjing3   

  1. 1. Hefei Hualing Co., Ltd. Hefei 230601;
    2. Hefei Midea Refrigerator Co., Ltd. Hefei 230601;
    3. Guangdong Midea Refrigeration Equipment Group Co., Ltd. Foshan 528311
  • Online:2025-04-01 Published:2025-07-10

Abstract: Designed a new type of electric shelf mechanism for refrigerators to improve usability. It has advantages such as high integration and step-less adjustment. The electric shelf's overall design and the driving components' selection and design were analyzed. Simulation and verification formulas were used to determine the basic parameters of the gearbox structure, materials, and gears. Experiments were conducted to verify that the wire rope and zinc head load met actual requirements, with a large safety factor. The key performance indicators of noise and smooth operation were analyzed and optimized to improve the user experience feeling significantly. The above work analyzed the electric shelf mechanism from the aspects of structural design, motor selection, gear verification, material selection, and performance optimization, to improve the research and application of electric shelves for refrigerators.

Key words: Refrigerator, Electric shelf, Simulation analysis, Motor selection, Gear verification, Noise

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