JP2000199678A - Drawer door for freezing refrigerator and freezing refrigerator employing the drawer door - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a drawer door for a freezing refrigerator, which is capable of arranging a handle for opening and closing the door at a position, facilitating the use of the handle, even when the height of the freezing refrigerator or the height of the door is changed. SOLUTION: The opening unit of a door panel is provided with a first ram part, arranged along a door panel surface 6, and a second rim part at a recessed part while a door opening and closing handle 5 is provided with a first engaging unit, projected at the upper fore part and having a groove formed between projections (5b), 5c, into which the first rim part of the door panel is inserted, and a second engaging unit 5d, projected at a rear part of rear side of the first engaging unit. In this case, the handle 5 is provided with door handle pushing members 7a, 7b, 7c to push the first rim part of the door panel 6 against the projection 5c while engaging with the first and second engaging units and push the second rim part of the door panel 6 against the rear end rib 5e of the door opening and closing handle 5 to fix the handle 5 to the door panel 6.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a drawer door for a refrigerator and a refrigerator using the drawer door, and more particularly to an improvement in a handle for opening and closing the drawer door.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 11 is a front view showing a conventional refrigerator-freezer, and FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a drawer door of the refrigerator-freezer. 11, 1 is a refrigerator door, 2 is a vegetable room drawer door, 3 is an upper freezer room drawer door, 4 is a lower freezer room drawer door, and 8 is a vegetable room drawer door 2 upper edge door. Cap, 9
Is a door cap on the lower edge.

In FIG. 12, reference numeral 6 denotes an aperture shape 6a at the upper edge.
8 is a cap for the upper edge door in which the upper edge of the door panel 6 is fitted, 9 is a cap for the upper edge door in which the lower edge of the door panel 6 is fitted, and 13 is attached to the cap 8 for the upper edge door. It is a cap having a handle shape for opening and closing the door.

[0004] The drawer door 2 of the vegetable room first has a door panel 6.
Into the door panel insertion groove 8a of the upper edge side door cap 8 and the door panel insertion groove (not shown) of the lower edge side door cap 9 to form a door cap mounting body, and a door is provided inside the door cap mounting body. The door assembly 14 is configured by fitting the sashless door inner plate 10 having the gasket insertion groove 10a formed therein. The foamed heat insulating material 12 is injected into the door assembly 14 thus configured to cause foaming, and then the door gasket 11 is inserted into the groove 10a for inserting the door gasket of the sashless door inner plate 10 to draw out the vegetable compartment. Door 2 is completed.

The drawer door 3 of the upper freezer compartment and the drawer door 4 of the lower freezer compartment shown in FIG. 11 are assembled in the same manner as described above. There is also a type in which a cap 13 having a handle shape for opening and closing the door is formed on the lower edge side door cap 9 to open and close the door.

[0006]

In the drawer door of the conventional refrigerator having the above-described structure, the position of the cap 13 having the shape of a door opening / closing handle is raised and lowered in accordance with the height of the refrigerator and the height of the door. It had a structure to do. Even if the position of the cap 13 having the shape of the handle for opening and closing the door of the conventional refrigerator is arranged at an easy-to-use height, when manufacturing a new product, the handle for opening and closing the door is changed by changing the height of the refrigerator or the height of the door. The position of the cap 13 having a shape moves up and down,
There was a problem that the height became difficult to use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. Therefore, even if the height of a refrigerator or the height of a door is changed, the door opening / closing handle can be easily placed in a position that is easy to use. And the door assembly 14
It is an object of the present invention to provide a drawer door of a refrigerator having a reduced number of parts and a reduced weight, and a refrigerator having the drawer door.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A drawer door of a refrigerator according to the present invention includes a door cap attached to an upper edge and a lower edge of a door panel and a door attached to a rear end inside the door cap. In a drawer door of a refrigerator having a space formed by a plate filled with a heat insulating material and a handle attached thereto, the handle is attached to a door panel opening provided at a portion other than an end of the door panel. .

The door panel opening has a first edge along the door panel surface, and a second edge of a recess facing the first edge and recessed from the door panel surface, The handle has a first engagement portion projecting upward from the front and having a groove into which the first edge of the door panel is inserted, and a second engagement portion projecting rearward from the rear. A first edge of the door panel is pressed against the first engagement portion by engaging the first and second engagement portions, and a second edge of the door panel is pressed.
And a door handle retainer that presses an edge of the handle against a rib at a rear end of the handle to fix the handle to the door panel.

[0010] The rear rib of the handle is provided with a groove into which the second edge is inserted.

A refrigerator according to the present invention has the drawer door according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1 FIG. FIG. 1 shows a main part of a drawer door 2 of a vegetable compartment of a refrigerator-freezer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention,
4 and BB sectional view of FIG. 5, FIG. 2 is an exploded sectional view of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an exploded state of a main part of a drawer door of a vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the door opening / closing handle, FIG. 5 is a rear view of the handle holder, FIG.
1 is a front view showing a refrigerator-freezer using the drawer door of the present invention. In the figure, the same or corresponding parts as in FIG. 12 shown in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the figure, reference numeral 5 denotes a door opening / closing handle, 6a denotes an aperture portion provided on the door panel 6 for improving handleability, 6b denotes an opening for attaching the door opening / closing handle, and 7 denotes the door opening / closing handle 5 fixed to the door panel 6. It is a handle presser.

Reference numeral 6c denotes a first edge of the opening 6b along the surface of the door panel 6, and 6d denotes a second edge of the aperture 6a. 5a is formed by protrusions 5b and 5c protruding above the front part of the door opening / closing handle 5;
Is a groove into which the edge 6c is inserted, and the protrusion 5b provided behind the protrusion 5b is a first engagement portion. Reference numeral 5d denotes a claw, which is a second engagement portion protruding rearward of the rear portion of the door opening / closing handle 5, and 5f in FIG. 7a is a front engaging portion of the handle retainer 7 that engages with the projection 5b, 7b is a rear engaging portion that engages with the claw 5d of the door opening / closing handle 5, and 7d engages with an L-shaped locking portion 5f. It is a notch part.

To assemble the drawer door 2 of the vegetable compartment, first, the door opening / closing handle 5 is inserted into the door opening / closing handle mounting opening 6a of the door panel 6, and the first edge 6c of the door panel 6 is inserted into the door opening / closing handle. 5, the rear rib 5 e of the door opening / closing handle 5 is aligned with the second edge 6 d of the door panel squeezed portion 6 a, and a resin presser handle 7 is attached from the door panel 6 side. Projection 5b of opening / closing handle 5
The front engagement portion 7a, the claw 5d, and the rear engagement portion 7b of the handle retainer 7 are fitted to press the first edge 6c of the door panel against the projection 5c, and the second edge 6d of the door panel is pressed. The door 5 is pressed against the rib 5e to fix the door opening / closing handle 5 to the door panel 6.

Thereafter, door caps 8 and 9 are fitted to the upper and lower edges of the door panel 6 to form a door cap mounting body, and a sashless having a door gasket insertion groove 10a formed inside the door cap mounting body. The door assembly 14 is configured by fitting the door-type inner plate 10, and the door assembly 14 is formed.
The foamed heat insulating material 12 is poured into the inside, and then foamed. Thereafter, the door gasket 11 is inserted into the groove 10a for inserting the door gasket of the sashless door inner plate 10, and the drawer door 2 of the vegetable room is completed. In the same manner, drawer doors such as the drawer door 3 of the upper freezer compartment and the drawer door 4 of the lower freezer compartment can be provided with the door opening / closing handle 5 at a place other than the upper edge or lower edge of the door. It is.

Here, since the height of the lower freezer compartment 4 is higher than that of the conventional freezer refrigerator, the door opening / closing handle 5 of the vegetable compartment 1 is lowered from the upper end of the door, so that it is easy for human hands to apply power. It is located in an easy-to-use location where the location is easy to see.

The door opening / closing handle 5 is connected to the door panel 6.
After the door opening / closing handle 5 is attached to the door opening / closing handle mounting opening 6b and the rear rib 5e of the door opening / closing handle 5 is aligned with the door panel squeezed portion 6a, a resin molding handle 7 is attached from the door panel side. The hook 5d of the handle 5 and the rear engaging portion 7b of the handle retainer 7 are fitted. However, by securely fitting the door opening / closing handle 5 and the handle retainer 7, the handle retainer 7 is free from foam insulation. To the door panel 6 as described above.

As described above, the position of the door opening / closing handle 5 can be easily arranged at an easy-to-use position. Further, sheet metal parts such as structural strength reinforcing parts of the door opening / closing handle 5 and screws are not required, the number of parts is small, assembly is easy, and weight reduction can be achieved. In addition, it is possible to prevent the foamed heat insulating material from leaking from the door opening / closing handle after the foamed heat insulating material 12 is injected.

Embodiment 2 In this embodiment, the door opening / closing handle 5 is provided with a door panel insertion groove 5a on the front surface of the door opening / closing handle 5 in order to secure the structural strength of the door opening / closing handle 5 in the first embodiment. A rear panel has a groove for inserting a door panel.

FIG. 7 shows a main part of the drawer door 2 of the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator-freezer according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an exploded cross-sectional view of FIG. 7, FIG. 9 is a rear view of the door opening / closing handle, and FIG. 10 is a rear view of the handle presser. In the figure, the same or corresponding parts as those in FIGS. In the figure, reference numeral 5g denotes a groove provided at the rear of the door opening / closing handle 5 and into which the second edge 6d of the door panel 6 is inserted.

To assemble the drawer door 2 of the vegetable compartment, first, the door opening / closing handle 5 is inserted into the door opening / closing handle mounting opening 6a of the door panel 6, and the first edge 6c of the door panel 6 is inserted into the door opening / closing handle. 5 and the second edge 6d of the door panel squeezed portion 6a is inserted into the groove 5g. Then, a resin presser handle 7 is attached from the door panel 6 side, and the protrusion of the door opening / closing handle 5 is formed. The front engagement portion 7a of the handle holder 7 and the claw 5d and the rear engagement portion 7b of the handle retainer 7 are fitted together, and the door opening / closing handle 5 is fixed to the door panel 6.

Thereafter, door caps 8 and 9 are fitted to the upper and lower edges of the door panel 6 to form a door cap mounting body, and a sashless having a door gasket insertion groove 10a formed inside the door cap mounting body. The door assembly 14 is configured by fitting the door-type inner plate 10 to form the door assembly 14.
The foamed heat insulating material 12 is poured into the inside, and then foamed. Thereafter, the door gasket 11 is inserted into the groove 10a for inserting the door gasket of the sashless door inner plate 10, and the drawer door 2 of the vegetable room is completed.

As described above, the structure can withstand the rearward load applied when the door is opened and closed, and the number of parts, the number of assembling steps, and the weight of the door assembly can be reduced without using sheet metal parts. Can be achieved.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, the drawer door of the refrigerator according to the present invention comprises a door cap attached to the upper and lower edges of the door panel and a rear end inside the door cap. In a drawer door of a refrigerator, in which a space formed by a door inner plate attached to a portion is filled with a heat insulating material and a handle is attached, the handle is a door panel opening provided in a portion other than an end of the door panel. , The door opening / closing handle can be easily arranged at an easy-to-use position even when the height of the refrigerator or the door is changed.

The door panel opening has a first edge along the door panel surface, and a second edge of a concave portion facing the first edge and recessed from the door panel surface, The handle has a first engagement portion projecting upward from the front and having a groove into which the first edge of the door panel is inserted, and a second engagement portion projecting rearward from the rear. A first edge of the door panel is pressed against the first engagement portion by engaging the first and second engagement portions, and a second edge of the door panel is pressed.
The edge of the handle is pressed against a rib at the rear end of the handle, and a door handle retainer for fixing the handle to the door panel is provided, so that the number of parts is small and assembly is easy,
The weight can be reduced.

Further, since a groove for inserting the second edge is provided in the rear rib of the handle, parts for reinforcing the structural strength of the handle are not required, the number of parts is small, assembly is easy, and weight is reduced. Can be achieved.

Since the refrigerator according to the present invention has the drawer door according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the handle for opening and closing the door can be easily arranged at a position where the refrigerator can be easily used. The number of parts is small, the assembly is easy, and the weight can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a main part of a drawer door of a refrigerator-freezer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded sectional view of a main part of a drawer door of the refrigerator.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of a drawer door of the refrigerator.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the handle of the drawer door of the refrigerator.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the handle press of the drawer door of the refrigerator.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the refrigerator.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a main part of a drawer door of a refrigerator-freezer according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the handle of the drawer door of the refrigerator.

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the handle press of the drawer door of the refrigerator.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a conventional refrigerator-freezer.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a main part of a drawer door of a conventional refrigerator-freezer.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Refrigerating room door, 2 Vegetable room drawer door, 5 Door opening / closing handle, 5a Door opening / closing handle, front door panel insertion groove, 5g Door opening / closing handle, rear door panel insertion groove, 5d Handle fixing tab, 5e rib , 6
Door panel, 6a Door panel aperture shape, 6b Door opening / closing handle mounting opening, 7 Handle presser, 8, 9
Door cap, 10 Sashless door inner plate, 12 Foam insulation.

Claims (4)

[Claims] A space formed by a door cap attached to an upper edge and a lower edge of a door panel and a door inner plate attached to a rear end portion inside the door cap is filled with a heat insulating material, and a handle is provided. Wherein the handle is attached to a door panel opening provided at a portion other than an end of the door panel. 2. The door panel opening has a first edge along the door panel surface, and a second edge of a recess facing the first edge and recessed from the door panel surface, The handle protrudes upward from the front and is provided on the first side of the door panel.
A first engaging portion having a groove into which an edge of the second engaging portion is inserted, and a second engaging portion projecting rearward and rearward, and engaging with the first and second engaging portions. Pressing the first edge of the door panel against the first engagement portion and pressing the second edge of the door panel against the rib at the rear end of the handle to fix the handle to the door panel. The drawer door of a refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising a door handle retainer that performs the operation. 3. The drawer door of a refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein a groove is provided near the rear rib of the handle, into which the second edge is inserted. 4. A refrigerator having a drawer door according to claim 1.