KR100357468B1 - Kimchi storage apparatus with contact switch for changing operation mode - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a kimchi storage that can automatically change the operation mode by judging the type of food when putting the dedicated storage containers in the body, using the dedicated storage containers for each food.

Such, the kimchi storage of the present invention is to control the appropriate temperature band according to the type of food by the door (2) to open and close the main body 1, the micom (micom), the kimchi inside the main body (1) In order to store food, such as beverages, vegetables, fruits, etc., to switch according to the shape of the dedicated storage containers (30, 40, 50) and the dedicated storage containers (30, 40, 50) formed separately, Contact switches 20 and 21 are electrically connected to the mode switching circuit.

Kimchi storage of the present invention has the advantage that can be provided by the user does not have to change the operation mode by using a dedicated storage container, each having a different shape to select a variety of operating modes.

Description

Kimchi storage apparatus with contact switch for changing operation mode}

The present invention relates to a kimchi storage having a switch for mode switching, and more particularly, it is possible to convert the operation mode (food operation mode) such as kimchi, vegetables, fruits, beverages (Sikhye) into a dedicated storage container. It is about a kimchi storage.

Here, the operation mode of each food means a method of operation of the kimchi storage, which allows each food including Kimchi to be eaten even after several months to maintain an optimum temperature range and selectively operate various functions of the kimchi storage. do.

In the present invention, the low temperature region is between 4 degrees and 3 degrees below zero, and maintains an appropriate temperature range for each food, which indicates the internal median average temperature of the kimchi storage.

In general, the kimchi storage using a compressor is to produce cold air by the components of the compressor, condenser, capillary, evaporator, etc. to cool the inside of the kimchi storage at low temperature or to mature the kimchi by the cold air at a temperature higher than the low temperature region.

In addition, by refrigerating a separate heater to heat the temperature inside the kimchi storage by the heater according to the ambient temperature conditions, there is an operation panel for operating and controlling these components.

Such a control panel allows a user to select ripening and storage characteristics of kimchi using preset settings to perform an ideal operation through numerous studies and experiments such as a data sheet.

In addition, detailed functions and roles of the components of the kimchi storage are techniques applied to already known technologies and products, and will be omitted from the contents of the present invention.

Kimchi storage according to the prior art, as shown in Figure 1, the main body (1) to open and close the door 2, the inside of the body (1) can store food such as kimchi, beverages, vegetables, fruits, etc. It consists of a storage container (3).

The operation panel 4 is attached to the front of the main body 1 thus constructed. Here, the operation panel 4 is provided with an ON / OFF switch of a power supply, and a plurality of push buttons for a display panel and a food-specific operation mode. Here, the operation mode for each food is by pressing buttons, when switching to kimchi mode, vegetable / fruit mode, beverage mode, the internal temperature is changed according to each mode, so that each food can be stored in an optimal state It means how it works.

Further, the push buttons are electrically connected to a mode switching circuit (not shown) of the micom installed inside the main body 1. The microcomputer is to control the operation of a typical home appliance, and is composed of a general control circuit implemented to check and control the operation of the kimchi storage based on various data sheets.

In addition, the storage container 3 is formed in a box shape and has a size that can be inserted while maintaining a predetermined distance from the rectangular inlet 5 of the main body 1. Here, the inlet 5 of the main body 1 forms a recessed edge end 7 and has an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer rectangular outer diameter. The side of the storage container 3 inserted into the recessed edge 7 is formed with a bent groove 6 that serves as a handle and serves as a passage through which cold air can flow. In addition, the storage container 3 is provided with a cover 8 to keep the food stored therein clean and fresh.

The conventional kimchi storage configured as described above is used to operate the push buttons of the operation panel 4 according to the type of each food when storing the foods as described above in the storage container 3.

However, the kimchi storage according to the prior art is inconvenient for the user to individually operate the push buttons in order to change the operation mode according to the type of each food.

In addition, the conventional kimchi storage has the disadvantage that if the user does not press the push button by mistake, the kimchi is over mature, or damage to food, such as a phenomenon that the vegetables or fruits are frozen.

An object of the present invention devised to solve such a problem is to use a dedicated storage containers for each food, Kimchi storage that can automatically change the operation mode by judging the type of food when the dedicated storage containers in the main body To provide.

1 is a perspective view for explaining the kimchi storage according to the prior art,

Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the kimchi storage according to an embodiment of the present invention,

3 is an enlarged perspective view for explaining an important part of the kimchi storage shown in FIG.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B to explain the coupling relationship of important parts of the kimchi storage shown in FIG.

5 and 6 are a perspective view and a side view for explaining the shape of the storage containers of the kimchi storage shown in FIG.

♣ Explanation of symbols for main part of drawing ♣

1: body 2: door

5 entrance 7 border

20, 21: contact switch 30, 40, 50: dedicated storage container

An object of the present invention described above is a kimchi storage that can control the appropriate temperature band according to the type of food by the door and opening and closing the main body, each food such as kimchi, vegetables and fruits, beverages inside the main body A first, second, and third dedicated storage containers formed so as to individually store them, and including contact switch parts electrically connected to the mode switching circuit of the microcomputer to switch according to the shapes of the plurality of dedicated storage containers. It is achieved by the kimchi storage.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of dedicated storage containers have an edge protruding outward from the upper end thereof.

In addition, according to the present invention, the contact switch portion is provided on the corner portion of the recessed edge end of the main body, a protruding contact switch having a first sensor operating shaft installed to protrude upward through the first coupling hole, the second coupling It is preferable to include a recessed contact switch having a second sensor operating shaft hingedly coupled to the inlet side of the hole.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is preferable that the third dedicated storage container for storing vegetables and fruits is formed with a protruding bar on one side of the frame.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is preferable that at least one corner 32 of the first storage container for storing kimchi is chamfered.

2 to 6, the kimchi storage according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention except for using a dedicated storage container, and provided with a contact switch unit for detecting the type of dedicated storage container. Is the same as the prior art. Therefore, the same or similar reference numerals will be given to the same or corresponding components in FIGS. 1 to 6, and the description thereof will be omitted here.

In the drawings, Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the kimchi storage according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view for explaining an important part of the kimchi storage shown in FIG. In addition, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB to explain the coupling relationship of the important parts of the kimchi storage shown in Figure 3, Figures 5 and 6 illustrate the shape of the storage containers of the kimchi storage shown in FIG. It is a perspective view and a side view for doing so.

As shown in FIG. 2, the kimchi storage of the present invention is described in connection with the prior art, and includes a first dedicated storage container 30 inserted into the inlet 5 of the main body 1, and is illustrated in FIG. 3. The contact switch portion A is installed at one side edge portion of the recessed edge end 7 of the inlet 5.

First, the first dedicated storage container 30 is a dedicated storage container for storing kimchi, and has an edge 31 protruding outward from an upper end thereof. The edge 31 of the first dedicated storage container 30 is seated on the recessed edge end 7 of the inlet 5 of the main body 1.

The first dedicated storage container 30 is chamfered at least one of the edges 32 of the edges 32 of the edge 31.

In addition, the first dedicated storage container 30 may be characters (33, 34), such as kimchi or "kimchi" on the upper surface of the side and the edge 31, so as to eliminate the convenience and misunderstanding in advance, Additionally, a figure representing kimchi may be displayed.

When the first dedicated storage container 30 is inserted into the edge end 7 of the inlet 5 of the main body 1, the chamfered edge 32 of the first dedicated storage container 30 is the contact switch unit ( It is not in contact with A). Accordingly, the mode switching circuit (not shown) of the microcomputer (not shown) recognizes the "kimchi mode" so that the kimchi storage of the present invention operates in the kimchi mode state.

Here, the "kimchi mode" means to maintain the inside of the kimchi storage in the appropriate temperature band -2 ℃ to +2 ℃ to store kimchi for a long time (about 4 months).

Hereinafter, the kimchi storage contact switch unit (A) of the present invention as described above and various types of dedicated storage containers (40, 50) will be described in detail.

As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 3, the contact switch unit A includes a protruding contact switch 20 and a recessed contact switch 21 which can be seen in a general refrigerator.

These contact switches 20 and 21 are formed at one side edge portion of the recessed edge end 7 formed inside the inlet 5 of the main body 1.

As shown in FIG. 4, the protruding contact switch 20 is configured such that the first sensor operation shaft 22 is movably installed in the axial direction so as to perform switching operation, and the recessed contact switch 21 has a second sensor. The operating shaft 23 is pivotally hinged and configured to switch. On the other hand, the above-mentioned "switching" means the ON / OFF function of the conventional switch.

It is ON when the contact switches 20, 21 and the first, second, and third dedicated storage containers 30, 40, 50 are in contact, and when the non-contact is in OFF, the contact is OFF. This means that the operating mode switches as the switches 20 and 21 are turned on or off. In addition, these contact switches 20 and 21 may make a plurality of operation modes according to control logic of a mode switching circuit (not shown). In addition, each of the contact switches 20 and 21 is electrically connected to the mode switching circuit of the controller.

These contact switches 20 and 21 are installed inside the main body 1, and the respective sensor operation shafts 22 and 23 are installed in the coupling holes 24 and 25 of the recessed edge 7, respectively. . That is, the first sensor operating shaft 22 penetrates through the first coupling hole 24 at the corner and protrudes outward, and the second sensor operating shaft 23 is located at the inlet side of the second coupling hole 25. It is rotatably hinged.

Each of these sensor operation shafts 22 and 23 is switched so that the operation mode is switched according to the shape of each dedicated storage container 30, 40, 50.

That is, when the first dedicated storage container 30 as described above is used, the edge 31 of the first dedicated storage container 30 is formed by the sensor operation shafts 22 and 23 by the chamfered edge 32. Since it is not in contact with the kimchi storage of the present invention is operated in the "kimchi mode" which is the basic operating mode.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second dedicated storage container 40 is a dedicated storage container for storing fruits and vegetables, and has letters or figures 43 meaning fruits and vegetables on the top and side surfaces of the side and edge 41. 44 may be displayed.

In addition, since the second dedicated storage container 40 has a plurality of mesh sidewalls in appearance, the second dedicated storage container 40 is a storage container having increased air permeability and is easily distinguished from other storage containers.

The second dedicated storage container 40 has an edge shape of each edge 42 of the edge 41 (not substantially chamfered), when one edge 42 is inserted into the inlet of the body The first sensor operating shaft 22 of the above-described protruding contact switch 20 is pressed.

That is, when the second dedicated storage container 40 is seated at the edge 7 of the main body 1, the mode switching circuit (not shown) of the microcomputer (not shown) is operated by the protruding contact switch 20. And, accordingly, the kimchi storage of the present invention is converted to "fruit / vegetable mode". Here, the "fruit / vegetable mode" means maintaining the inside of the kimchi storage at an appropriate temperature range of 0 ° C to +5 ° C (more than freezing point), so that foods such as fruits, vegetables and other meats are stored for a long time.

As shown in FIG. 6, the third dedicated storage container 50 is used to make a beverage such as Sikhye, and each corner 52 of the edge 51 has an angular shape (not substantially chamfered). Perpendicular to each other), the protrusion bar 53 is formed on one side of the lower side of the edge 51. Preferably, this protruding bar 53 is formed on a position capable of operating the second sensor operating shaft 23 of the recessed contact switch 21 as described above.

Accordingly, when the third dedicated storage container 50 used for the kimchi storage by the user is used in the main body 1, each of the angled edge 52 and the protruding bar 53 is formed of the protruding contact switch 20. 1 Press the sensor operating shaft 22 and the second sensor operating shaft 23 of the recessed contact switch 21 simultaneously.

That is, when the third dedicated storage container 50 is seated inside the main body, the mode switching circuit (not shown) of the microcomputer (not shown) is formed by the protruding contact switch 20 and the recessed contact switch 21. Recognizing the "beverage mode", the kimchi storage of the present invention is operated in the "beverage mode" state. Here, the "beverage mode" maintains the inside of the kimchi storage at an appropriate temperature range of + 1 ° C to + 4 ° C so as to prepare a beverage such as Sikhye or keep the beverage such as beer in the best taste, and keep it in a drinkable state. I mean.

When the kimchi storage of the present invention is used to replace each of the dedicated storage containers (30, 40, 50) corresponding to the type of food, at this time, each contact switch 20, 21 switches.

Therefore, the kimchi storage of the present invention can automatically change the food-specific operation mode by operating the microcomputer in accordance with the switching signal of the increasingly switch 20, 21 transmitted to the mode switching circuit of the microcomputer.

As described in detail above, the kimchi storage provided with the contact switch for mode conversion of the present invention uses dedicated storage containers for each food, and when the dedicated storage containers are put into the main body, the operation mode is automatically determined. There is an advantage that can provide convenience to be changed.

In addition, the kimchi storage of the present invention can prevent the damage of the food due to mistakes, there is an advantage that can be stored for a long time in the optimal state.

The technical concept of the kimchi storage having a mode switch for switching the mode of the present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this is by way of example only and not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, it is obvious that any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and imitations without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

Claims (5)

In the kimchi storage that can control the appropriate temperature range according to the type of food by the door (2) for opening and closing the main body 1 and the microcomputer (not shown), The first, second, and third dedicated storage containers 30, 40, and 50 are formed in the main body 1 so as to individually store each food such as kimchi, vegetables, fruits, and beverages. And a contact switch part A electrically connected to a mode switching circuit (not shown) of the microcomputer (not shown) to switch according to the shapes of the plurality of dedicated storage containers 30, 40, and 50. Kimchi storage with contact switch for mode conversion. The method of claim 1, The plurality of dedicated storage containers (30, 40, 50) Kimchi storage having a mode switch for contact switch characterized in that it has an edge (31, 41, 51) protruding outward on the upper end. The method of claim 1, The contact switch part A is installed at a corner portion of the recessed edge end 7 of the main body 1, and protrudes upward through the first coupling hole 24, and the first sensor operating shaft 22 is installed. And a recessed contact switch 21 having a protruding contact switch 20 provided with a second sensor operating shaft 23 hingedly coupled to an inlet side of the second coupling hole 25. Kimchi storage provided with contact switch for mode conversion. The method of claim 1, The third dedicated storage container 50 for storing the vegetables and fruits is a kimchi storage with a mode switch for contact switch, characterized in that the protruding bar 52 is formed on one side of the edge (51). The method of claim 1, The first storage container for storing the kimchi 30 is a kimchi storage with a mode switch for switching the switch, characterized in that at least one of the edges of the edge 31 is chamfered.