JPH10205964A - Refrigerator - Google Patents
RefrigeratorInfo
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- JPH10205964A JPH10205964A JP990497A JP990497A JPH10205964A JP H10205964 A JPH10205964 A JP H10205964A JP 990497 A JP990497 A JP 990497A JP 990497 A JP990497 A JP 990497A JP H10205964 A JPH10205964 A JP H10205964A
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2317/00—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- F25D2317/06—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation
- F25D2317/067—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation characterised by air ducts
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、冷蔵庫における蒸
発器周辺のカバー取付構造と、それに関連する表示に関
するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cover mounting structure around an evaporator in a refrigerator and a display related thereto.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来より、冷蔵庫においては、蒸発器周
辺の冷気吐出口にファンカバーが設けられているが、そ
のファンカバーの脱着性を考慮したものとして、例えば
実開昭５９−１４２６８３号公報に記載されているよう
なものがある。これは、図１２で表す主要部の分解斜視
図に示すように、ファンカバー２１より後方へ突出した
取付脚２１ｄの係止爪２１ｃが、蒸発器カバー２０の平
面部の孔２０ｂに係合し、ファンカバー２１が蒸発器カ
バー２０に取り付けられる構造であり、ファンカバー２
１の前面には脱着用穴２１ｂが設けられているものであ
る。尚、同図の２０ａは冷気吐出口，２１ａは吐出グリ
ル，２２はファンである。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a refrigerator is provided with a fan cover at a cool air discharge port around an evaporator. For example, Japanese Unexamined Utility Model Publication No. Sho 59-142683 discloses a fan cover in consideration of the detachability of the fan cover. There is something like that described in. This is because, as shown in the exploded perspective view of the main part shown in FIG. 12, the locking claw 21c of the mounting leg 21d projecting rearward from the fan cover 21 is engaged with the hole 20b of the flat part of the evaporator cover 20. , The fan cover 21 is attached to the evaporator cover 20, and the fan cover 2
1 has a detachable hole 21b on the front surface. In the figure, reference numeral 20a denotes a cool air discharge port, 21a denotes a discharge grill, and 22 denotes a fan.
【０００３】図１３は、ファンカバー２１の裏面主要部
を表す斜視図である。同図に示すように、筒状部２１ｅ
が図１２に示した脱着用穴２１ｂに連接して延びてお
り、前記取付脚２１ｄは、この筒状部２１ｅとスリット
２１ｆを介して可動であり、先端には前記孔２０ｂに係
合する係止爪２１ｃを有している。FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a main part of the back surface of the fan cover 21. As shown in FIG.
The connecting leg 21d is connected to the attaching / detaching hole 21b shown in FIG. 12, and extends through the cylindrical portion 21e and the slit 21f. The tip of the attaching leg 21d is engaged with the hole 20b. It has a stop claw 21c.
【０００４】また、図１４は、ファンカバー２１と蒸発
器カバー２０の係合状態を示す断面図である。同図に示
すように、蒸発器カバー２０の前面に筒状部２１ｅが当
接するとともに、取付脚２１ｄの係止爪２１ｃが蒸発器
カバー２０の平面部の孔２０ｂに係合することにより、
ファンカバー２１が蒸発器カバー２０に取り付けられ
る。また、脱着用穴２１ｂより取付脚２１ｄを操作する
事により、係止爪２１ｃを孔２０ｂより外す事ができ
る。FIG. 14 is a sectional view showing an engaged state between the fan cover 21 and the evaporator cover 20. As shown in the figure, the cylindrical portion 21e abuts on the front surface of the evaporator cover 20, and the locking claw 21c of the mounting leg 21d engages with the hole 20b in the flat portion of the evaporator cover 20.
The fan cover 21 is attached to the evaporator cover 20. Further, by operating the attachment leg 21d from the detachable hole 21b, the locking claw 21c can be removed from the hole 20b.
【０００５】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記の
ような従来のカバー取付構造においては、係止爪２１ｃ
を外すための脱着用穴２１ｂがファンカバー２１前面に
あるけれども、係止爪２１ｃが係合している部分が奥に
あり、また、どの位置で係合しているのかがはっきり分
からなかった。それ故に、ファンカバー２１を取り外す
に際して、例えばマイナスドライバー等を脱着用穴２１
ｂに突っ込んでこじても、奥でガタガタ遊ぶだけで、係
止爪２１ｃがなかなか外れないので、ファンカバー２１
を無理に引っ張って取付脚２１ｄを折ったり、穴２０ｂ
を割ったりする事が多々生じていた。However, in the conventional cover mounting structure as described above, the locking claws 21c are not provided.
Although there is a detachable hole 21b for removing the cover in the front surface of the fan cover 21, the portion where the engaging claw 21c is engaged is located at the back, and it is not clear at which position the engaging portion is engaged. Therefore, when removing the fan cover 21, for example, a flathead screwdriver is used to remove the fan cover 21.
b, even if it is squeezed into the fan cover 21 because the locking claw 21c does not easily come off simply by playing back in the back.
Is forcibly pulled to break the mounting leg 21d, or the hole 20b
Many times, it broke down.
【０００６】ましてや、脱着用穴がない場合は、ファン
カバーをただやみくもに引っ張るばかりで取り外し難
く、何らかの損傷が伴わずに外れる方が希であった。本
発明は、これらの問題点を解消し、簡単な構成で、容易
に係止爪を外してファンカバーを取り外す事ができ、ま
た、係止爪が係合している位置や取り外し時に注意を要
する部品の配置等が容易に分かるような、冷蔵庫におけ
る蒸発器周辺のカバー取付構造と、それに関連する表示
手段を提供する事を目的とする。[0006] In addition, when there is no detachable hole, it is difficult to remove the fan cover simply by blindly pulling it, and it is rare that the fan cover comes off without any damage. The present invention solves these problems, and with a simple configuration, the locking pawl can be easily removed to remove the fan cover. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cover mounting structure around an evaporator in a refrigerator and a display means associated therewith so that the arrangement of necessary parts and the like can be easily understood.
【０００７】[0007]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成するため
に、本発明では、蒸発器からの冷気をファンにより吐出
するための冷気吐出口を有する蒸発器カバーと、その冷
気を庫内に吐出するための冷気吐出グリルを有するファ
ンカバーとを備え、そのファンカバーを前記蒸発器カバ
ーに脱着自在に組み合わせた冷蔵庫において、前記蒸発
器カバーの前面周囲に周状リブを設け、前記ファンカバ
ーの後面周囲に前記周状リブに略内接或いは略外接して
嵌合する嵌合リブを設け、前記周状リブはそのファンカ
バーを取り付けるための係止穴を有していて、前記嵌合
リブの後端にその係止穴と係合する係止爪を設け、前記
ファンカバーにその係止爪に近接して脱着用作業穴を設
けた構成とする。According to the present invention, there is provided an evaporator cover having a cool air discharge port for discharging cool air from an evaporator by a fan, and discharging the cool air into a refrigerator. A fan cover having a cool air discharge grille for cooling, the fan cover being removably combined with the evaporator cover, a circumferential rib is provided around a front surface of the evaporator cover, and a rear surface of the fan cover A surrounding rib is provided around the peripheral rib so as to be substantially inscribed or substantially circumscribed therein, and the peripheral rib has a locking hole for mounting the fan cover. The rear end is provided with a locking claw that engages with the locking hole, and the fan cover is provided with a detachable work hole in the vicinity of the locking claw.
【０００８】また、前記周状リブが前記ファンカバーの
後面に当接する事により、前記脱着用作業穴を閉じる構
成とする。そして、前記周状リブにおいて、前記脱着用
作業穴に相対する位置に、その脱着用作業穴より挿入さ
れる脱着用工具をガイドするガイド面を設けた構成とし
ても良い。さらに、前記ファンカバーを前記蒸発器カバ
ーにビス止めする構成とする事もできる。[0008] Further, the peripheral rib is brought into contact with the rear surface of the fan cover to close the work hole. In the peripheral rib, a guide surface may be provided at a position facing the detaching work hole to guide a detaching tool inserted through the detaching work hole. Further, the fan cover may be screwed to the evaporator cover.
【０００９】また、前記脱着用作業穴を薄膜により閉
じ、或いは前記脱着用作業穴を閉じて周囲に薄肉状溝を
設け、必要に応じてその脱着用作業穴を開ける構成とし
ても良い。また、前記ファンカバーの前面に、そのファ
ンカバーに配置された部品の内容を表示する事もでき
る。[0009] Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the detachment work hole is closed with a thin film, or the detachment work hole is closed and a thin-walled groove is provided around the work hole, and the detachment work hole is opened as necessary. Also, the contents of the components arranged on the fan cover can be displayed on the front surface of the fan cover.
【００１０】[0010]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態につい
て、図面を参照しながら説明する。図１は、本発明の冷
蔵庫の一実施形態における蒸発器周辺の断面図である。
同図において、１は冷蔵庫の外壁を形成する外箱，２は
冷蔵庫の内壁を形成する内箱，３は冷蔵庫内の空気を冷
却する蒸発器，４は冷凍室に冷気を送り込むファン，５
は蒸発器カバー，６はファンカバーである。また、図２
は主要部の分解斜視図であり、同図に示すように、蒸発
器カバー５の平面部には冷気吐出口５ａ，周囲には周状
リブ５ｃ，下方には温度ヒューズ収納部５ｄが設けられ
ていて、周状リブ５ｃ上に係止穴５ｂが設けられてい
る。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view around an evaporator in one embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.
In the figure, 1 is an outer box forming the outer wall of the refrigerator, 2 is an inner box forming the inner wall of the refrigerator, 3 is an evaporator for cooling the air in the refrigerator, 4 is a fan for sending cool air to the freezer, 5
Denotes an evaporator cover, and 6 denotes a fan cover. FIG.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part. As shown in the figure, a cool air discharge port 5a is provided on a flat part of the evaporator cover 5, a circumferential rib 5c is provided around the evaporator cover 5, and a temperature fuse housing part 5d is provided below. And a locking hole 5b is provided on the circumferential rib 5c.
【００１１】そして、ファンカバー６の表面には冷気を
吐出する吐出グリル６ａと脱着用穴６ｂ，裏面周辺部に
は周状リブ５ｃと平行に概ね内接する嵌合リブ６ｃが設
けられていて、嵌合リブ６ｃの外側後端には係止穴５ｂ
と係合する係止爪６ｄが設けられている。蒸発器カバー
５とファンカバー６が組み合わされると、周状リブ５ｃ
はファンカバー６の裏面に当接する状態となる。尚、温
度ヒューズ７が温度ヒューズ収納部５ｄ内に納められ、
異常加熱時の安全装置として働くようになっている。A discharge grille 6a for discharging cool air and a detachable hole 6b are provided on the surface of the fan cover 6, and a fitting rib 6c is provided in the periphery of the rear surface so as to be substantially inscribed in parallel with the circumferential rib 5c. A locking hole 5b is provided at the outer rear end of the fitting rib 6c.
And a locking claw 6d that engages with. When the evaporator cover 5 and the fan cover 6 are combined, the circumferential rib 5c is formed.
Is in contact with the back surface of the fan cover 6. The thermal fuse 7 is housed in the thermal fuse housing 5d,
It works as a safety device in case of abnormal heating.
【００１２】また、蒸発器カバー５とファンカバー６を
組み合わせる際には、図１に示すように、まず、冷蔵庫
内の棚３０に設けられた段差部３０′と蒸発器カバー５
の下端５′との間に形成される溝部にファンカバー６の
下端６′を嵌合させて下端５′と当接させ、しかる後に
各カバー上部において係止穴５ｂに係止爪６ｄを係合さ
せる構成としている。これにより、簡単な構成で、ファ
ンカバー６の取り付け取り外しをスムーズに行う事がで
きる。When the evaporator cover 5 and the fan cover 6 are combined, first, as shown in FIG. 1, a step 30 'provided on a shelf 30 in the refrigerator and the evaporator cover 5 are connected.
The lower end 6 'of the fan cover 6 is fitted into the groove formed between the lower end 5' of the fan cover 6 and the lower end 5 'of the fan cover 6 so as to be brought into contact with the lower end 5'. It is configured to be combined. Thus, the installation and removal of the fan cover 6 can be smoothly performed with a simple configuration.
【００１３】以上のような構造により、ファンカバー６
の取り外しを容易にし、且つ脱着用穴６ｂからの不必要
な冷気漏れを防止している。詳しくは後述する。これら
の構成において、冷蔵庫使用時に、蒸発器３により冷や
された空気は、冷気としてファン４により送られ、蒸発
器カバー５の冷気吐出口５ａを通ってファンカバー６の
吐出グリル６ａから冷凍室内に吐出される仕組みであ
る。尚、ファンカバー６の裏面周辺部に設けられた嵌合
リブ６ｃについては、内接にこだわるわけではなく、例
えば周状リブ５ｃに外接させる構造として係止爪６ｄを
内側後端に設けるようにしても良い。With the above structure, the fan cover 6
This facilitates the removal and prevents unnecessary leakage of cool air from the attaching / detaching hole 6b. Details will be described later. In these configurations, when the refrigerator is used, the air cooled by the evaporator 3 is sent as cool air by the fan 4, passes through the cool air discharge port 5 a of the evaporator cover 5, and from the discharge grill 6 a of the fan cover 6 into the freezer compartment. It is a mechanism to be ejected. The fitting rib 6c provided on the peripheral portion of the back surface of the fan cover 6 is not limited to the inscribed part. For example, the engaging claw 6d is provided at the inner rear end as a structure for circumscribing the circumferential rib 5c. May be.
【００１４】図３は、ファンカバー６の取付状態を示す
断面図である。同図に示すように、ファンカバー６の嵌
合リブ６ｃに設けられた係止爪６ｄが、蒸発器カバー５
の周状リブ５ｃに設けられた係止穴５ｂに係合する事に
より、蒸発器カバー５とファンカバー６が組み合わされ
ている。FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the state of attachment of the fan cover 6. As shown in the figure, a locking claw 6d provided on the fitting rib 6c of the fan cover 6 is
The evaporator cover 5 and the fan cover 6 are combined by engaging with the locking holes 5b provided in the circumferential rib 5c.
【００１５】図４は、脱着工具によりファンカバー６を
取り外す様子を示す断面図である。同図に示すように、
マイナスドライバー等の、先端が刃先状の脱着工具８
を、脱着用穴６ｂより差し込んで少しこじた状態にする
事により、係止爪６ｄが係止穴５ｂより外れるので、フ
ァンカバー６を蒸発器カバー５から取り外す事ができ
る。このように、従来と比較して脱着工具８が差し込ま
れる空間を少なくしてガタツキをなくし、更に係止穴５
ｂを手前に持ってくる事により、容易に取り外しができ
るようにしている。また、通常は脱着用穴６ｂが周状リ
ブ５ｃにより塞がれているので、ここからの不必要な冷
気漏れが防止される。FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a state in which the fan cover 6 is detached by a detaching tool. As shown in the figure,
Detachable tool with a pointed tip, such as a flathead screwdriver 8
Is inserted into the attachment / detachment hole 6b to make it slightly pry, so that the engagement claw 6d is disengaged from the engagement hole 5b, so that the fan cover 6 can be removed from the evaporator cover 5. In this way, the space in which the detachable tool 8 is inserted is reduced as compared with the conventional art, so that rattling is eliminated, and
By bringing b to the front, it can be easily removed. Also, since the detachable hole 6b is normally closed by the circumferential rib 5c, unnecessary cool air leakage from here is prevented.
【００１６】図５は、周状リブ５ｃにガイド面を設けた
様子を示す断面図である。同図に示すように、蒸発器カ
バー５の周状リブ５ｃの角部で脱着用穴６ｂに相対する
位置にガイド面９を設け、ファンカバー６を取り外す際
に、このガイド面９とファンカバー６の嵌合リブ６ｃと
の間に脱着工具８を差し込む事により、ガイド面９と脱
着工具８が概ね面当たりとなるので、嵌合リブ６ｃが削
られたり凹んだりする事が軽減される。また、脱着工具
８を差し込む操作そのものが容易になる。FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a state in which a guide surface is provided on the circumferential rib 5c. As shown in the figure, a guide surface 9 is provided at a position of the corner of the circumferential rib 5c of the evaporator cover 5 opposite to the detachable hole 6b, and when the fan cover 6 is removed, the guide surface 9 and the fan cover are provided. By inserting the detachable tool 8 between the fitting tool 6 and the fitting rib 6c, the guide surface 9 and the removing tool 8 are substantially in contact with each other, so that the fitting rib 6c is less likely to be cut or dented. Further, the operation itself of inserting the detachment tool 8 becomes easy.
【００１７】図６は、そのガイド面９が設けられた周状
リブ５ｃを斜め下方より見た様子を示す斜視図である。
このガイド面９は、周辺のシール性を損なって冷気漏れ
を生じる事がないように、必要最小限の大きさとなって
いる。FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the circumferential rib 5c provided with the guide surface 9 as viewed obliquely from below.
The guide surface 9 has a minimum necessary size so that the sealing performance of the periphery is not impaired and the cool air does not leak.
【００１８】図７は、ビス止め併用で取り付けるタイプ
のファンカバーの一部を正面より見た図である。即ち、
このタイプにおいては、ファンカバー６上の脱着用穴６
ｂとは別に、取り付け用ビス１０が必要に応じて単数或
いは複数個配設される。このようにして、ビス止めを併
用する事により、一般ユーザーがファンカバー６を取り
外してファン４等の可動部に触れるといった事故を起こ
り難くしている。FIG. 7 is a front view of a part of a fan cover of a type mounted together with screws. That is,
In this type, a detachable hole 6 on the fan cover 6 is provided.
Apart from b, one or more mounting screws 10 are provided as required. In this way, by using the screwing together, an accident such as a general user removing the fan cover 6 and touching a movable part such as the fan 4 is less likely to occur.
【００１９】図８は、ファンカバーの脱着用穴の代わり
に薄膜を設けた様子を示す断面図である。同図に示すよ
うに、ファンカバー６において、上記脱着用穴６ｂに相
当する位置に薄膜１１を設ける事により、メンテナンス
等で必要な時にこの薄膜１１をカッター等で取り除き、
そこから上記脱着工具８を差し込んでファンカバー６を
取り外す事が可能となる。このとき、周状リブ５ｃの角
部には、薄膜１１を取り除くための空間の確保と脱着工
具８のガイドとを兼ねたガイド面９′が設けられる。FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a thin film is provided instead of the mounting hole for the fan cover. As shown in the figure, by providing the thin film 11 in the fan cover 6 at a position corresponding to the detachable hole 6b, the thin film 11 is removed by a cutter or the like when necessary for maintenance or the like.
From there, it becomes possible to insert the detachment tool 8 and remove the fan cover 6. At this time, a guide surface 9 ′ is provided at the corner of the circumferential rib 5 c to secure a space for removing the thin film 11 and to guide the detachable tool 8.
【００２０】図９は、同様にしてファンカバーの脱着用
穴の代わりに薄肉状溝を設けた様子を示す断面図であ
る。同図に示すように、ファンカバー６において、上記
脱着用穴６ｂに相当する位置の周囲に薄肉状溝１２を設
ける事により、メンテナンス等で必要な時にこの部分を
突き破り、上記脱着工具８を差し込んでファンカバー６
を取り外す事が可能となる。このとき、周状リブ５ｃの
角部には、この部分を突き破るための空間の確保と脱着
工具８のガイドとを兼ねたガイド面９″が設けられる。
これら図８，図９に示す構成により、一般ユーザーによ
る脱着用穴の使用を防止する事ができる。FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a thin-walled groove is similarly provided in place of the mounting hole of the fan cover. As shown in the figure, a thin-walled groove 12 is provided in the fan cover 6 around a position corresponding to the attachment / detachment hole 6b, so that this part can be broken through when necessary for maintenance or the like, and the attachment / detachment tool 8 is inserted. And fan cover 6
Can be removed. At this time, a guide surface 9 ″ is provided at the corner of the circumferential rib 5 c to secure a space for breaking through this portion and to guide the detachable tool 8.
The configuration shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 can prevent a general user from using the detachable hole.
【００２１】図１０は、ファンカバーを取り外すときに
注意すべき部品の配置を、ファンカバーの前面に表示し
た一例を示す図である。同図において、Ｎはネジ即ち取
付用ビス１０を表し、Ｔは脱着用穴６ｂより操作される
ツメ即ち係止爪６ｄを表す。このようにして、ファンカ
バー６の裏側のどの位置に何の部品があるか，何カ所あ
るか，どちら向きか，どの様な大きさか等を明らかにす
る事により、ファンカバー６の取り外し時の注意を喚起
して、部品の破損等を防ぐ事ができ、修理やメンテナン
ス時に発生する２次クレームを軽減する事ができる。FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which the arrangement of parts to be considered when removing the fan cover is displayed on the front of the fan cover. In the figure, N represents a screw, that is, a mounting screw 10, and T represents a claw, that is, a locking claw 6d, which is operated through a detachable hole 6b. In this way, it is possible to clarify what parts are located at the back side of the fan cover 6, how many parts are located, in which direction, what size, etc., so that the fan cover 6 can be removed. By calling attention, it is possible to prevent breakage of parts and the like, and it is possible to reduce secondary claims generated during repair and maintenance.
【００２２】図１１は、上記注意すべき部品の表示例を
示している。例えば、Ｎ1/2 と表示されていれば、その
部品は使用数２個のネジの内の１個目であるという事を
意味しており、Ｈ72と表示されていれば、その部品は動
作温度７２℃の温度ヒューズであるという事を意味して
いる。例えば、ファンカバー６が氷結しているときに、
その取り外しが必要になったときは、ドライヤー等によ
る熱風を当てて氷結部分を融解させる事が考えられる
が、その際に、温度ヒューズ付近に熱風を当てないよう
注意する事により、温度ヒューズ切れの２次クレームを
防止する事ができる。FIG. 11 shows a display example of the above-mentioned parts to be noted. For example, if N1 / 2 is displayed, it means that the part is the first of two screws used, and if H72 is displayed, the part is operating temperature. It means that it is a temperature fuse of 72 ° C. For example, when the fan cover 6 is frozen,
When it is necessary to remove the thermal fuse, it is conceivable to melt the frozen part by applying hot air from a dryer or the like.At this time, be careful not to apply hot air near the thermal fuse. Secondary claims can be prevented.
【００２３】[0023]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明によれば、
簡単な構成で、容易に係止爪を外してファンカバーを取
り外す事ができるような、冷蔵庫における蒸発器周辺の
カバー取付構造を提供する事ができる。As described above, according to the present invention,
With a simple configuration, it is possible to provide a cover mounting structure around an evaporator in a refrigerator in which a locking claw can be easily removed to remove a fan cover.
【００２４】また、請求項２によれば、脱着用作業穴を
閉じる事により、ここからの不必要な冷気漏れを防止す
る事ができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, unnecessary cooling air leakage from the detachable work hole can be prevented by closing the work hole.
【００２５】また、請求項３によれば、ファンカバーを
取り外す際に、ガイド面とファンカバーの嵌合リブとの
間に脱着用工具を差し込む事により、ガイド面と脱着用
工具が概ね面当たりとなるので、嵌合リブが削られたり
凹んだりする事が軽減される。また、脱着用工具を差し
込む操作そのものが容易になる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the fan cover is removed, the removal tool is inserted between the guide surface and the fitting rib of the fan cover, so that the guide surface and the removal tool are substantially in contact with each other. Therefore, shaving or denting of the fitting rib is reduced. In addition, the operation of inserting the detachment tool itself becomes easy.
【００２６】また、請求項４により、ビス止めを併用す
る事で、一般ユーザーがファンカバーを取り外してファ
ン等の可動部に触れるといった事故を起こり難くする事
ができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the use of the screws can also make it harder for an ordinary user to remove the fan cover and touch a movable part such as a fan.
【００２７】また、請求項５或いは請求項６によれば、
メンテナンス等で必要な時に脱着用作業穴の閉じた部分
を取り除き、脱着用工具を差し込んでファンカバーを取
り外す事ができるので、メンテナンス性を損なう事なく
一般ユーザーによる脱着用作業穴の使用を防止する事が
できる。According to claim 5 or claim 6,
When necessary for maintenance, etc., the closed part of the work hole can be removed and the fan cover can be removed by inserting a work tool, preventing the general user from using the work hole without impairing maintenance. Can do things.
【００２８】また、請求項７により、ファンカバーの裏
側のどの位置に何の部品があるか，何カ所あるか，どち
ら向きか，どの様な大きさか等を明らかにする事で、フ
ァンカバーの取り外し時の注意を喚起して、部品の破損
等を防ぐ事ができ、修理やメンテナンス時に発生する２
次クレームを軽減する事ができる。According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to clarify what parts are located on the back side of the fan cover, how many parts are located, which direction and how large the fan cover is. Alerts you when removing, preventing damage to parts, etc., which occurs during repair and maintenance.
The following claims can be reduced.
【図１】本発明の冷蔵庫の一実施形態における蒸発器周
辺の側面縦断面図。FIG. 1 is a side longitudinal sectional view of an evaporator and its surroundings in an embodiment of a refrigerator of the present invention.
【図２】本発明の主要部の分解斜視図。FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the present invention.
【図３】ファンカバーの取付状態を示す側面縦断面図。FIG. 3 is a side vertical cross-sectional view showing a mounting state of a fan cover.
【図４】脱着工具によりファンカバーを取り外す様子を
示す側面縦断面図。FIG. 4 is a side longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which a fan cover is removed by a detachment tool.
【図５】周状リブにガイド面を設けた様子を示す側面縦
断面図。FIG. 5 is a side longitudinal sectional view showing a state where a guide surface is provided on a circumferential rib.
【図６】周状リブのガイド面周辺を斜め下方より見た様
子を示す斜視図。FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the periphery of a guide surface of a circumferential rib is viewed obliquely from below.
【図７】ビス止め併用で取り付けるタイプのファンカバ
ーの正面図の一部。FIG. 7 is a part of a front view of a fan cover of a type which is attached together with screws.
【図８】ファンカバーに薄膜を設けた様子を示す側面縦
断面図。FIG. 8 is a side longitudinal sectional view showing a state where a thin film is provided on a fan cover.
【図９】ファンカバーに薄肉状溝を設けた様子を示す側
面縦断面図。FIG. 9 is a side longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which a thin groove is provided in the fan cover.
【図１０】ファンカバーに配置された部品を前面に表示
した一例を示す図。FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which components arranged on a fan cover are displayed on the front.
【図１１】ファンカバーに配置された部品の表示例を示
す図。FIG. 11 is a view showing a display example of components arranged on a fan cover.
【図１２】従来技術による構造の主要部の分解斜視図。FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of a structure according to the related art.
【図１３】従来技術によるファンカバーの裏面主要部を
表す斜視図。FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a main part of a back surface of a fan cover according to the related art.
【図１４】従来のファンカバーと蒸発器カバーの係合状
態を示す側面縦断面図。FIG. 14 is a vertical cross-sectional side view showing a conventional fan cover and an evaporator cover in an engaged state.
１ 外箱 ２ 内箱 ３ 蒸発器 ４ ファン ５ 蒸発器カバー ５ａ 冷気吐出口 ５ｂ 係止穴 ５ｃ 周状リブ ５ｄ 温度ヒューズ収納部 ６ ファンカバー ６ａ 吐出グリル ６ｂ 脱着用穴 ６ｃ 嵌合リブ ６ｄ 係止爪 ７ 温度ヒューズ ８ 脱着工具 ９，９′，９″ ガイド面 １０ 取り付け用ビス １１ 薄膜 １２ 薄肉状溝 ３０ 棚 ３０′ 段差部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer box 2 Inner box 3 Evaporator 4 Fan 5 Evaporator cover 5a Cold air discharge port 5b Lock hole 5c Circumferential rib 5d Temperature fuse storage section 6 Fan cover 6a Discharge grill 6b Desorption hole 6c Fitting rib 6d Lock claw 7 Thermal fuse 8 Detachment tool 9, 9 ', 9 "Guide surface 10 Mounting screw 11 Thin film 12 Thin groove 30 Shelf 30' Step
Claims (7)
るための冷気吐出口を有する蒸発器カバーと、該冷気を
庫内に吐出するための冷気吐出グリルを有するファンカ
バーとを備え、該ファンカバーを前記蒸発器カバーに脱
着自在に組み合わせた冷蔵庫において、前記蒸発器カバ
ーの前面周囲に周状リブを設け、前記ファンカバーの後
面周囲に前記周状リブに略内接或いは略外接して嵌合す
る嵌合リブを設け、前記周状リブは該ファンカバーを取
り付けるための係止穴を有していて、前記嵌合リブの後
端に該係止穴と係合する係止爪を設け、前記ファンカバ
ーに該係止爪に近接して脱着用作業穴を設けた事を特徴
とする冷蔵庫。An evaporator cover having a cool air discharge port for discharging cool air from the evaporator by a fan; and a fan cover having a cool air discharge grill for discharging the cool air into a refrigerator. In a refrigerator in which a cover is detachably combined with the evaporator cover, a circumferential rib is provided around a front surface of the evaporator cover, and is fitted around the rear surface of the fan cover so as to substantially inscribe or substantially circumscribe the peripheral rib. A mating rib is provided, the circumferential rib has a locking hole for attaching the fan cover, and a locking claw is provided at a rear end of the fitting rib to engage with the locking hole. A refrigerator, wherein the fan cover is provided with a detachable work hole in the vicinity of the locking claw.
に当接する事を特徴とする請求項１に記載の冷蔵庫。2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the peripheral rib abuts on a rear surface of the fan cover.
穴に相対する位置に、該脱着用作業穴より挿入される脱
着用工具をガイドするガイド面を設けた事を特徴とする
請求項１又は請求項２に記載の冷蔵庫。3. The peripheral rib is provided with a guide surface at a position opposite to the detachment work hole for guiding a detachment tool inserted through the detachment work hole. Or the refrigerator according to claim 2.
ビス止めする事を特徴とする請求項１乃至請求項３のい
ずれかに記載の冷蔵庫。4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the fan cover is screwed to the evaporator cover.
を特徴とする請求項１乃至請求項４のいずれかに記載の
冷蔵庫。5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the work hole is closed by a thin film.
溝を設けた事を特徴とする請求項１乃至請求項４のいず
れかに記載の冷蔵庫。6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the work hole is closed and a thin groove is provided around the work hole.
バーに配置された部品の内容を表示した事を特徴とする
請求項１乃至請求項６のいずれかに記載の冷蔵庫。7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the contents of components arranged on the fan cover are displayed on a front surface of the fan cover.
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