JP2007147199A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a refrigerator capable of improving a design property of the whole of a feed-water lever mechanism, of improving stability of a water supply operation and a feed water quantity, and of protecting a water feeder. <P>SOLUTION: In this refrigerator having the water feeder in a front surface part of a refrigerator door, the water feeder is provided with a water feeder body 1 having a feed-water mechanism, a feed-water lever 5 for opening/closing a feed-water opening formed in the feed-water mechanism, and a water feeder cover 6 covering the front part of the water feeder body 1; the feed-water lever 5 has a hole 5f at its center; and the water feeder cover 6 is arranged on the hole 5f along with the front part of the water feeder to allow the operation of the feed-water lever 5. A guide member for inserting the water feeder body 1 into the refrigerator door is provided for the refrigerator door, and the water feeder cover 6 is fastened and fixed to the guide member together with the water feeder body 1 by screws 8. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a refrigerator provided with a water supply device at a door, and more particularly to a refrigerator with an improved water supply lever of the water supply device.

  A conventional refrigerator equipped with a water supply on the door includes a water storage tank provided at the top of the shelf inside the door, a water supply provided on the front surface of the door, and a water supply control pipe connecting between the water supply tank and the door facing the water storage tank. A water supply is installed at the height of the front, and the water supply port is opened and closed in conjunction with the water supply lever provided on the water supply control pipe. The water storage tank can be installed at the top of the shelf in the door cabinet, and the water supply operation It is easy to remove, does not take food storage space, and does not use a pump, so the number of components is small and the mechanism is simple (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-114290 A (paragraphs 0013 to 0031, FIGS. 1 to 3)

Since the conventional water dispenser of a refrigerator covers the whole except the operation part of a water supply lever with a water supply cover, the design surface of the lever is only a lower operation part, and its design property was poor. In addition, only the push allowance of the water supply lever is transmitted to the shaft directly connected to the valve of the rubber lid that opens and closes the water supply port, so the water supply lever is directly connected to the restriction of the design part and the valve for opening and closing the water supply port during water supply operation There is a problem with the stability of the water supply flow rate due to the unstable operation of the sliding rod, and the water supply body and the water supply cover are separately fixed, which increases the number of fixed parts such as screws and rivets. It was.
In addition, as a specification for reducing the number of parts, the water supply cover can be removed without using tools for those that do not use screws, rivets, etc., but are hooked and fixed with claws, etc. The water supply body can be easily touched, and it includes elements that are mischievous by users such as children.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. The object of the present invention is to improve the design of the entire water supply lever mechanism, to improve the water supply operation and the stability of the water supply, and to protect the water supply device. Get a refrigerator.

  The refrigerator according to the present invention is a refrigerator having a water supply on the front surface of the refrigerator door, wherein the water supply has a water supply body having a water supply mechanism, a water supply lever that opens and closes a water supply port provided in the water supply mechanism, A water supply cover that covers the front part of the water supply body, the water supply lever has a hole in the center, and the water supply cover is operable in the hole together with the front part of the water supply unit. It is arranged.

  According to this invention, the water supply lever has a hole in the center, and the water supply cover is disposed in the hole together with the front part of the water supply unit so that the water supply lever can be operated. In addition, since the water supply lever seems to be integrated with the water supply cover, it is possible to improve the design as a total design part.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 is a front view of a refrigerator door having a water supply according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an external view of a water supply lever and a water supply cover of the water supply, 4 is a perspective view of a water supply lever, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a water supply cover and a lid of the water supply cover, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are assembly explanatory views of the water supply.
1 to 5, a drop-type water feeder 15 is provided on the front surface of the refrigerator door 9, and a water storage tank 10 provided on the back surface of the refrigerator door 9 is provided.
The water supply 15 includes a water supply body 1 having a water supply mechanism, a water supply lever 5 that opens and closes a water supply port 1b of the water supply mechanism, a water supply cover 6 that covers the front portion of the water supply body 1, and an upper back of the water supply cover 6 It is comprised from the water supply cover cover 7 which covers the side.

The water supply body 1 includes a water supply pipe 1a connected to a water storage tank 10, a sliding bar 3 attached to a water supply port 1b of the water supply pipe 1a, a spring 13 attached to the outer periphery of the sliding bar 3, a sliding bar 3 is composed of a water supply mechanism including a rubber cover 2 attached to the lower end of the slider 3, an upper end portion of the sliding rod 3, and a water supply lever 5 fixed by a pin 4.
Further, a hole 5f is provided at the center of the water supply lever 5, and a holding part 5e having a pin hole 5g into which the pin 4 is inserted and an upper tip part 5b are provided at the upper part.

  The water supply cover 6 has a curved surface portion 6a on the front surface, a back surface boss 6b for temporarily fixing the water supply pipe 1a to the refrigerator door 9 and a screw 8 for the guide member 11 on the back surface. 6d and a recess 6e for attaching the water supply cover lid 7 are provided.

  In such a configuration, the water supply cover 6 that covers the water supply body 1 has a small structure, and is inserted into the water supply lever 5 through the central hole 5f of the water supply lever 5, so that the water supply lever 5 and the water supply cover 6 are provided. Looks like a total design.

Next, the assembly procedure of the water supply device will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 6A, the water supply lever 5 is put on the sliding rod 3 of the water supply body 1, the pin 4 is passed through the pin hole 5g, and the sliding rod 3 and the water supply lever 5 are fixed. Next, in FIG.6 (b), the water supply pipe 1a of the water supply main body 1 with the water supply lever 5 is passed through the guide member 11 in the door, and the seat surface 1c is hooked on the claws 11b and 11c of the guide member to supply water. The container body 1 is temporarily fixed. Next, in FIG. 6C, the water supply lever 5 is flipped upward and the water supply cover 6 is inserted, the back boss 6b of the water supply cover is inserted into the recess 11c of the guide member, and the water supply cover 6 is removed. Temporarily fix. The water supply cover 6 and the seat surface 1c of the water supply main body 1 are fastened together with the screw 8 to the recess 11d of the guide member and fixed to the refrigerator door 9 by fixing the water supply cover 6 to the refrigerator door 9.

Next, in FIG.6 (d), the water supply lever 5 is pushed in and the water supply cover lid | cover 7 is covered on upper part. The water supply cover 7 and the water supply cover 6 are shown in FIG. 7C, which is a partial perspective view shown in FIG. 7A, a rear view shown in FIG. 7B, and a partially enlarged view of FIG. As shown, the claw of the water cover cover 7 and the recess of the water supply cover 6 are engaged and fixed. In this way, the assembly of the water supply device is completed.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, when the water supply lever 5 of the water supply 15 is pushed with a cup or the like, the operating fulcrum 5b of the water supply lever 5 hits the front upper part of the water supply body 1, and this is the fulcrum and the part where the pin 4 of the water supply lever 5 is attached is moved upward. Push up. Then, the sliding bar 3 and the rubber cover 2 held by the pin 4 are also pushed up in conjunction with each other, the spring 13 is compressed, the water supply port 1b is opened, and the water in the water storage tank 10 is discharged.
When the water supply lever 5 is lifted to the near side in the direction opposite to the water injection after assembly of the water supply unit, the upper end 5d of the water supply lever hits the water supply cover lid 7 and serves as a stopper to prevent the water supply lever 5 from jumping up. To do.

  As described above, in a refrigerator having a water supply device on the front surface of the refrigerator door, the water supply device includes a water supply body having a water supply mechanism, a water supply lever that opens and closes a water supply port of the water supply mechanism, and a water supply body front portion. A water supply cover, and the water supply lever is provided with a hole in the center, and the water supply cover is operably disposed in the hole together with the front portion of the water supply. As a whole, the entire water supply lever has the effect of a design part, and the water supply lever seems to be integrated with the water supply cover, so that the design can be improved as a total design part.

Further, by providing the water supply cover lid 7, the water supply mechanism of the internal water supply body 1 can be shielded, and a design integrated with the water supply cover 6 can be constructed, thereby improving the design.
Moreover, since the water supply cover 6 and the guide member 11 can be made into a small structure, a molding material cost etc. can be reduced.

Moreover, by fixing the water supply cover 6 and the water supply body 1 together, the number of fastening screws can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.
In addition, by fixing the water supply cover 6 itself with screws, it becomes impossible to remove the water supply cover 6 without a tool, so there is no direct contact with the water supply body 1 and it is possible to prevent tampering with users such as children. is doing.
If the water supply lever 5 is pulled up to the front side in the direction opposite to the water injection by attaching the water supply cover lid 7, the upper end 5 d of the water supply lever 5 hits the water supply cover lid 7 and becomes a stopper, and the water supply lever 5 Can be prevented from jumping up.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
8 is a cross-sectional view of a water supply device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a water supply lever, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a water supply cover and a lid of the water supply cover.
8-10, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to FIG. 2-5 of Embodiment 1, or an equivalent part, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

A concave cup abutting portion 5a for hitting the cup 12 is provided at the lower part of the water supply lever 5, and a rib 5c is provided on the back for improving stability during operation.
Further, the water supply cover 6 is provided with groove portions 6c into which the rear ribs of the water supply lever 5 are inserted on both sides.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIGS.
By pushing the lower portion of the water supply lever 5, the sliding rod 3 directly connected to the valve for opening and closing the water supply opening is opened and fixed together with the water supply lever 5 through the lever operating stroke with the operating fulcrum 5 b of the water supply lever 5 as a fulcrum. When the water supply lever 5 is actuated, the rib 5c provided on the back surface of the water supply lever 5 passes through the groove 6c of the water supply cover 6 to open the rubber lid valve. Comes into contact with each other and the water supply lever 5 is forced to compete.
Further, when the cup 12 is brought into contact with the cup contact portion 5a, the position of the cup 12 is inevitably guided to the vicinity of the water supply port 1b at the upper back of the water supply lever 5 during the water supply operation.

As described above, the rib 5c of the water supply lever 5 and the groove portion 6c of the water supply cover 6 are prevented from wobbling during operation due to the contact in the left-right direction, and interlocked by the lower contact of the rib 5c on the back of the water supply lever and the auction. It is possible to assist the ascent of the sliding rod 3 and increase the flow rate beyond the water injection only by the water supply operation stroke to secure a stable flow rate.
Further, the position of the cup 12 at the time of water injection is guided to the vicinity of the water supply port, so that the water at the time of water injection is prevented from splashing out of the cup 12, and dripping measures are also taken when removing the cup from the water supply lever 5 after water injection. can do.

It is a front view of the refrigerator door in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is principal part sectional drawing of FIG. It is an external view of the water supply lever and water supply cover of the refrigerator in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the water supply lever of the refrigerator in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the lid | cover of the water supply cover and water supply cover of a refrigerator in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is assembly explanatory drawing of the refrigerator in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is assembly explanatory drawing of the refrigerator in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the water feeder of the refrigerator in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the water supply lever of the refrigerator in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the cover of the water supply cover and water supply cover of the refrigerator in Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Water supply body, 1a Water supply pipe, 1b Water supply port, 4 pins, 5 Water supply lever, 5a Cup contact part, 5c rib, 5f hole, 6 Water supply cover, 6a Curved surface part, 6b Back surface boss, 6c Groove part, 6d Screw Hole, 6c recess, 7 water supply cover lid, 8 screws, 9 refrigerator door, 10 water storage tank, 11 guide member, 12 cups, 15 water supply.

Claims (6)

In a refrigerator having a water supply on the front part of the refrigerator door,
The water supply body has a water supply body having a water supply mechanism;
A water supply lever for opening and closing a water supply port provided in the water supply mechanism;
A water supply cover covering the front of the water supply body;
With
The water supply lever has a hole in the center, and the water supply cover is disposed in the hole together with the front portion of the water supply unit so that the water supply lever can be operated. The refrigerator door includes a guide member for inserting the water supply body into the refrigerator door,
The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the water supply cover is fastened together with the water supply body together with the guide member by screws. A rib provided on the back surface of the water supply lever;
A groove provided in the water supply cover and into which the rib is inserted when the water supply lever is operated;
The refrigerator according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:   The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein left and right side surfaces of the groove and the rib are in contact with each other.   The refrigerator according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a bottom surface of the groove and an end of the rib are in contact with each other. A lid that covers the water supply cover upper back side;
When the water supply lever is flipped up in the reverse direction of the water supply operation,
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an upper portion of the lid serves as a stopper of the water supply lever.

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