KR100700775B1 - Refrigerator mounted with display device - Google Patents

Abstract

A display device attached refrigerator according to the present invention includes a refrigerator in which one side is opened; A display device accommodating part formed at a predetermined position of the refrigerator; A display device selectively accommodated in the display device accommodation portion; And a foldable link connected to the display device and the display device accommodating part and folded or unfolded.

According to the present invention, the display device formed on one surface of the refrigerator can be conveniently moved inclined in the left and right directions according to the position of the user. Therefore, the user can conveniently view the display device in any direction without inconvenience associated with the viewing angle of the display device.

Refrigerator, link, display

Description

Refrigerator mounted with display device

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator to which the idea of the present invention is applied;

2 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to the spirit of the present invention;

3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating in detail a connection relationship between a refrigerator main body and a display device according to the spirit of the present invention;

4 is a cross-sectional view of II ′ of FIG. 1.

5 is an enlarged view of a portion “A” of FIG. 4.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing another use state of the display device attached refrigerator according to the present invention.

7 is a view for explaining another embodiment according to the spirit of the present invention.

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6: display device 6: display device side link fixing portion

17: reinforcing link fixing part 8: folding link

22: reinforcement link 30: display device receiving portion

The present invention relates to a refrigerator attached to a display device, and more particularly, to a refrigerator attached to a display device to improve convenience of the refrigerator by placing a display device displaying predetermined information on the front of the refrigerator. More specifically, the present invention relates to a display device-mounted refrigerator that enables viewing of a television in all directions by allowing the display device in which the function of the television is implemented to be tilted from the front of the refrigerator to the left and right.

A general refrigerator is a device that allows food to be stored at a low temperature for a long time by allowing the inside of the oven to be separated into the outside of the oven so that external heat is not introduced into the oven and cold air is supplied to the interior of the oven. On the other hand, in recent years, the function of the refrigerator is added or expanded beyond the refrigerator's own use as shown, and a water dispenser, ice maker, and monitor are provided on the front of the refrigerator. The back may be further laid.

The present invention has a major interest in a display device attached refrigerator in which the display device is installed on the front of the refrigerator. Such display device-mounted refrigerators generally have a form in which the display device is fixedly and permanently attached to the front of the refrigerator. Therefore, the fixed display device at the time of manufacture of the refrigerator cannot have any positional change.

On the other hand, since the display apparatus attached to the front of the refrigerator has a small installation space of the display apparatus, a flat image display apparatus such as an LCD is generally used, and an image display apparatus such as CRT is not applicable. In addition, the image display device such as the LCD has been recently used in many industrial fields in recent years, there is a disadvantage that the viewing angle is limited as its own limiting factor of the liquid crystal. In order to solve the problem of the viewing angle as a conventionally proposed structure, Korean Patent Application Publication No. "10-2001-0113400", the name of the invention "display installation structure of the refrigerator" has been proposed. However, the television combined refrigerator has a problem that only the viewing angle problem in the vertical direction may be improved to some extent, and the viewing angle in the left and right directions may not be improved.

In detail, when the user is located at a position inclined in one direction with respect to the front of the refrigerator, there is a problem in that the color of the screen is different or the screen is not visible due to the problem of the viewing angle.

In addition, since the door handle is formed in the vertical direction in the case of the double-door refrigerator, there is a problem that the storage and opening of the display device is not easy due to the interference between the display device and the door handle.

The present invention has been proposed to improve the above-described problem, and an object of the present invention is to propose a display device-mounted refrigerator in which a display device formed on one surface of the refrigerator can be easily changed according to a user's position.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to propose a refrigerator having a display device that allows the display device to be stored inside the refrigerator or open to the outside without interference between the door handle of the refrigerator and the display device.

Display apparatus attached refrigerator according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a refrigerator in which one side is opened; A display device accommodating part formed at a predetermined position of the refrigerator; A display device selectively accommodated in the display device accommodation portion; And a foldable link connected to the display device and the display device accommodating part and folded or unfolded.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device refrigerator including: a display device accommodating part formed in a predetermined position of a refrigerator door; A circuit board fixed inside the display device accommodating part; An LCD module operated by a driving signal of the circuit board and drawn out into and out of the display device accommodating part; A support panel for supporting the LCD module; And a foldable link connecting the support panel and the display device accommodation portion.

According to the present invention, since the display device can be easily and conveniently accommodated in the front of the refrigerator, the user's convenience can be enhanced. In addition, since the inclination angle of the display device itself can be conveniently operated, there is an advantage that the user can view the correct screen of the display device in any direction irrespective of the position of the user and the viewing angle of the LCD.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings propose a specific embodiment of the present invention. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments to be implemented, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily suggest other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting, and adding components within the scope of the same idea. You can do it. In addition, the present embodiment is described by pointing to a display device, which may include any device that can display a predetermined image display information, for example, a television is included in the display device described will be.

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator to which the idea of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to the idea of the present invention.

1 and 2, the refrigerator 1 of the present invention includes a body 2 having a low temperature freezer and / or a refrigerator formed therein and a front portion thereof being opened, and a front surface of the body 2 being opened. A pair of doors 3 to be opened and closed with a handle, a handle 5 formed at an inner edge of the door 3, and an operation unit formed at either door 3 to control the operation of the refrigerator ( 4) and the display apparatus 6 formed in the other door 3 is included.

In addition, instead of the operation part 4, another apparatus such as an ice maker or a water supply device may be formed. In addition, the door 3 is generally formed in the inner edge portion of the door handle 5 is formed, so as to rotate around the hinge formed on the outside. In addition, the display apparatus 6 is accommodated in the display apparatus accommodating part (see 30 in FIG. 3) which is formed at a predetermined position of the door 3. Speaker 8 is formed in the, and the operation button 9 to control the operation of the display device 6 is included. In addition, as one feature of the present invention, any one side or both sides of the left and right sides of the display device 6, by protruding a predetermined distance to the outside of the display device accommodating portion 30, there is no problem associated with the viewing angle of the LCD Viewers can watch in either direction.

On the other hand, the display device 6 is formed by combining a plurality of components. In detail, the LCD module 12 in which an image is displayed, the mounting panel 10 for protecting the front part of the LCD module 12, and the mounting panel in a state in which the LCD module 12 is accommodated therein ( 10, a circuit board 14 to be coupled to the support panel 13, a circuit board 14 formed on the rear surface of the support panel 13, the drive circuit of the LCD module 12 and the receiving circuit of the television, and the circuit board EMI cover 15 is shielded to which electromagnetic waves generated at 14 are shielded. Of course, a signal line may be further formed to connect the circuit board 14 and the LCD module 12 to transmit a predetermined signal generated from the circuit board 14 to the LCD module 12.

In addition, the outer peripheral portion of the support panel 13, the display panel side link fixing portion 16 and the reinforcing link fixing portion 17 is formed so that the support panel 13 is supported on the refrigerator main body 2, Is formed. The display device side link fixing portion 16 is a portion such that the end of the predetermined link is hinged. In addition, the reinforcing link fixing part 17 has a heavy weight of the LCD module 12 and the support panel 13, so that a predetermined reinforcing link (see 22 in FIG. 3) is further connected to the refrigerator main body 3. This is to make it possible.

3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating in detail a connection relationship between a refrigerator main body and a display device according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a display device 6 and a refrigerator 1 are shown, and a display device accommodating part 30 formed in a front portion of the door is formed on the front of the refrigerator. And, as a connecting means for connecting the display device receiving portion 30 and the display device 6, the foldable link 18 to allow the display device 6 is connected to the display device receiving portion 30 And a reinforcing link 22 to support the weight of the display apparatus 6.

Hereinafter, a configuration for allowing the display apparatus 6 to be connected to the display apparatus accommodating part 30 will be described in detail. The display device side link fixing portion 16 is formed at four corners of the rear surface of the display device 6. In addition, reinforcing link fixing parts 17 are formed at respective center portions of the upper and lower ends of the display apparatus 6. Since the display device side link fixing portion 16 is formed at the corner of the back of the display device, the operation distance of the display device 6 can be guided relatively stably. And, the separation distance of the display device can be relatively long.

In addition, the folding link 18 may include a first bar 19 having a relatively long length, a second bar 20 hinged to the first bar 19, and a width of the first bar 19. Push projections 24 formed at the end and the rotation limiter 21 to limit the rotation angle of the first and second bars 19, 20 are included. The foldable link 18 is formed in all four corners of the back side of the display device 6 and the above description applies equally. In addition, the reinforcing link 22 is also connected to the two bars are hinged in the same way as the foldable link 18, respectively hinged to one side of the display device 6 and the display device receiving portion 30.

In addition, a receiving structure of the display device 6 is fixed to an inner surface of the display device accommodating part 30, and a predetermined structure is formed to accurately guide the positional movement of the display device 6. In detail, the upper and lower surfaces of the inside of the display device accommodating part 30 are provided with a predetermined support part 31 in the shape of a letter “a”. In addition, a refrigerator side link fixing part 32 to which the second bar 20 is hinged and a push button switch 33 to which the push protrusion 24 is selectively fixed are formed on a horizontal surface of the support part 31. do. Of course, the reinforcing link fixing portion 34 to which the reinforcing link 22 is connected is also formed. Since the support part 31 is formed between the EMI cover 15 and the upper space of the display device accommodating part 30, a separate space for forming the support part 31 is not necessary. In addition, the support part 31 is retracted from the front end of the display device accommodating part 30 by a predetermined length backward in a state in which a gap suitable for the link 18 and 22 is folded and received.

In addition, both ends are in contact with the support part 31 and the second bar 20 so that the folding link 18 is rotated in one direction, and the refrigerator side link fixing part 32 is connected to each other. An elastic member 23 fixed to the central axis is included. By the restoring force applied from the elastic member 23, a restoring force is applied in which the second bar 20 is rotated in one direction, and the display device 6 is moved forward by the rotation of the second bar 20. Can be pushed out.

The display device side link fixing portion 16 and the reinforcing link fixing portion 17 need only be formed on the rear surface of the display apparatus 6, and need not be formed on the support panel 13 as described above. none. For example, it may be formed on the EMI cover 15. However, it only needs to be attached to a rigid component of a material necessary to maintain a predetermined strength. In addition, the rotation limiting portion 21 is formed on either side of the first bar 19 or the second bar 20, the first bar 19 and the second bar 20 is a predetermined connection angle range When it corresponds to, the bar of one side is prevented from rotating by touching the other side of the bar. By doing so, the folding link 18 is not broken and the angle range in which it is rotated is limited.

The rotation limiting portion 21 is further formed because, when the first bar 19 and the second bar 20 are rotated with each other over a predetermined angle range, the supporting force of the link is weak and the link itself is Can be broken. In the case where the link is excessively extended, the folding link 18 may be folded in another direction and the link 18 may be broken during the operation in which the display device 6 is accommodated inside the display device accommodating part 30. This is because there is concern.

On the other hand, the elastic member 23 is used as a power source to allow the display device 6 to be separated out of the display device accommodating part 30 to the outside, so that the display device 6 can be more reliably removed. As another driving source, it is possible to grasp and pull the edge of the display device 6 by an external force of the user, and to push the display device 6 by external power. In addition, a predetermined opening that can be touched by the user may be interposed between the edge of the display apparatus 6 and the display apparatus accommodating portion 30 to allow the user to conveniently apply external force. The external power may act as a force pushing the display device 6 directly, or a predetermined power may be applied in a direction in which the first bar 19 and the second bar 20 are unfolded.

The operation of the refrigerator attached to the display device according to the present invention will be briefly described with reference to the proposed configuration. When the display device 6 is fixed in an unfolded state, in order for the display device 6 to be accurately fixed to the display device accommodating part 30, the push protrusion 24 is configured to push the push button switch. It is inserted and fixed in 33. The push protrusion 24 and the push button switch 33 are generally well-known configurations. The push protrusion 24 is fixed to the push button switch 33 by one push operation. By the push operation in turn, the locking operation of the push protrusion 24 and the push button switch 33 may be released, and the push protrusion 24 may be pulled out.

In addition, the push protrusion 24 and the push button switch 33 are respectively formed on the upper and / or lower ends of the left and right sides with respect to the display device 6, and the user presses the display device 6 as a whole. Either one side of the left or right side of the display device 6 may be pulled out or both left and right sides may be pulled out. If the left side of the display device 6 is pushed out, the user on the right side can see the display device accurately without any inconvenience related to the viewing angle. When the right side of the display device 6 is pushed out, the user on the left side is viewing angle. The display device can be viewed accurately without any inconvenience associated with it.

In addition, when the display device 6 is separated from the display device accommodating part 30, the folding link 18 may be formed by a restoring force acting in the direction in which the second bar 20 is rotated by the elastic member 23. Is unfolded, the display apparatus 6 may come out. Of course, the display device 6 may be pushed out by the user's external force or another additional power source.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II ′ of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of portion “A” of FIG. 4. 4 and 5, the operation and operation of the display device attached refrigerator of the present invention will be described in detail. In FIG. 4, the left side of the display apparatus is separated from the display apparatus accommodating portion so that the user on the right side of the display apparatus can watch the display apparatus. For this purpose, the folding link 18 formed on the left side is opened. In addition, the folding link 18 is limited by the rotational limits of the first bar 19 and the second bar 20, and the folding link 18 is provided only within the limit range guided by the rotation limiter 21. 18) is rotatable. The main power source for rotating the second bar 20 is a restoring force applied by the elastic member 23 in the extending direction of the support panel 31 and the second bar 20. In the case where the restoring force of the elastic member 23 is insufficient, the external force or other artificial power source of the user is possible as described above. 5 shows the direction in which the restoring force applied by the elastic member 23 is applied.

In addition, the reinforcing link 22 is further connected between the display device 6 and the display device accommodating part 30 in view of the case where the weight of the display device 6 is heavy. If not heavy, the same effect of the present invention can be obtained even without the reinforcing link 22. The reinforcing link 22 also guides the separation and acceptance of the display device by the action of unfolding or folding the two bars.

In addition, before the display apparatus 6 is separated from the display apparatus accommodating unit 30, the user presses the display apparatus 6, but the push is performed by the user pressing the display apparatus 6. It will be easily guessed that the release operation of the protrusion 24 and the pushbutton switch 33 is preceded. Of course, when the display apparatus 6 is accommodated in the display apparatus accommodating portion 30 by the user, the push protrusion 24 causes the push button switch 33 to be pushed by the user pressing the display apparatus 6. ), The display device 6 is fixed with respect to the display device accommodating portion 30.

6 is a cross-sectional view showing yet another use state of the refrigerator attached to the display device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 5, but showing a state separated from the right side of the display apparatus and the right side of the display apparatus accommodating part 30.

As such, when the display device 6 protrudes forward as a whole, the user can see the display device at a shorter distance, so that viewing of the display device can be made more convenient.

According to the embodiment as shown, the refrigerator attached to the display device to which the idea of the present invention is applied has a general first mode in which the display device is all accommodated inside the display device accommodating part, and protrudes on one side with respect to the display device. A second mode for allowing a viewer on one side of the refrigerator to conveniently watch the display device based on the front side of the refrigerator, and a third mode in which both sides of the display device protrude from the display device accommodating part to observe the screen larger. Can be.

In addition, since the foldable link 18 is entirely accommodated in the display device accommodating part 30 and does not protrude outward in the left and right directions of the display device accommodating part 30, the display device 6 protrudes. And when inserted, there is an advantage that the interference with the door handle 5 does not occur.

7 illustrates another embodiment according to the spirit of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, another embodiment of the present invention is, in many respects, the same as the first embodiment, except that the portion of the display device guided by the folding link 18 is associated with the LCD module 12. It is characterized by being limited to parts. In other words, the circuit board 14 and the EMI cover 15, which occupy a large weight and volume, are fixed to the inside of the display device accommodating part 30, and the LCD module 12, the mounting panel 10, and the support are supported. Only the panel 13 is inserted / released in and out of the display device accommodating part 30.

However, in order to facilitate the operation of the display device 6, a predetermined signal line 40 should be formed between the circuit board 14 and the LCD module 12. In addition, other configurations are the same as or similar to those of the original embodiment.

Since the self-weight of the display device 6 to be guided by the foldable link 18 is reduced by the embodiment as shown, the reinforcing link 22 is not necessary, thus reducing the manufacturing cost. In addition, since the external force to be applied from the outside during the insertion / removal operation of the display device can be reduced, the user's convenience can be improved. In addition, even when the force applied by the elastic member 23 is small, when the weight of the display device 6 is light, a restoring force is smoothly applied, and the display device can be unfolded conveniently.

The display device refrigerator according to the present invention, as shown in the present invention, by allowing the length of the folding link 18 to be properly changed, the separation distance of the display device 6 can be conveniently adjusted, if desired, the display device is longer Deviation may further enhance the user's convenience.

According to the present invention, the display device formed on one surface of the refrigerator can be conveniently moved inclined in the left and right directions according to the position of the user. Therefore, the user can conveniently view the display device in any direction without inconvenience associated with the viewing angle of the display device.

In addition, the display device may be conveniently housed inside the refrigerator or open to the outside without interference with the door handle of the refrigerator.

Claims (13)

A refrigerator in which one side is opened; A display device accommodating part formed at a predetermined position of the refrigerator; A display device selectively accommodated in the display device accommodation portion; A foldable link connected to the display device and the display device receiving portion and folded or unfolded; And And a resilient member for applying a force in a direction in which the foldable link is opened. delete delete delete A refrigerator in which one side is opened; A display device accommodating part formed at a predetermined position of the refrigerator; A display device selectively accommodated in the display device accommodation portion; A connection structure connecting the display device and the display device accommodation portion; And And a push button switch configured to allow the display device to be pulled out or to fix the display device in response to a user pressing the display device. delete delete A refrigerator in which one side is opened; A display device accommodating part formed at a predetermined position of the refrigerator; A display device selectively accommodated in the display device accommodation portion; A foldable link connected to the display device and the display device receiving portion and folded or unfolded; And And a rotation limiter configured to set a limit at which at least one pair of links are extended to each other when the folding link is opened, to prevent breakage of the link. delete A display device accommodating part recessed in a predetermined position of the refrigerator door; And A display device that can be accommodated in the display device accommodation portion; The display device may include a circuit board fixed to the refrigerator; An LCD module operated by a driving signal of the circuit board and drawn out into and out of the display device accommodating part; A support panel for supporting the LCD module; And A connection structure for connecting the support panel and the display device accommodating part is included; The display device refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that the user can lead or withdraw the support panel into the display device housing. delete The method of claim 10, And a pushbutton switch configured to fix the folding link to the display device accommodating part. A refrigerator in which one side is opened; A display device accommodating part formed at a predetermined position of the refrigerator; A display device selectively accommodated in the display device accommodation portion; A connection structure connecting the display device and the display device accommodation portion; And In order to allow the user to conveniently watch the display device when the user is biased toward one of the refrigerator doors in which the display device is installed, the display device is provided on the left and right sides of the display device, respectively, so that the user can display the display device. A refrigerator having a display device including a locking structure for allowing the user to withdraw the other side by using either one of the left side or the right side of the device as a support point, so that the screen of the display device can be viewed clearly.

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