KR100781634B1 - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

A refrigerator is provided to fasten an end cap to a handle bar and a handle supporting part by screws and position an insulating element between a door and the handle bar, thereby preventing deviation of the end cap from the handle bar and a current from transmitting from the door to the handle bar. A refrigerator includes a handle bar(30) in the rod shape for manipulating opening or closing of a door, and an end cap(40) having an insertion part(41) to be inserted into the handle bar and a cover part(43) for covering both ends of the handle bar. A handle supporting part(50) is coupled with the insertion part of the end cap and the handle bar simultaneously and supporting the handle bar to the door. An insulating element(60) has a first insulating part(61) positioned between the door and the handle bar, and a second insulating part(63) surrounding an outer periphery of the handle supporting part, so that the insulating element prevents current flowing through the door from being transmitted to the handle bar.

Description

Refrigerator {REFRIGERATOR}

1 is a schematic view showing a schematic view of a refrigerator according to the present invention;

2 is a partial cutaway perspective view showing a main part of the refrigerator according to the present invention;

3 is a perspective view of a combination of main parts of the refrigerator according to the present invention;

4a to 4c are assembled views showing the assembled state of the refrigerator according to the present invention;

5 is a combined perspective view of main parts of a conventional refrigerator.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

1 body 10: storage compartment

20: door 25: decorative panel

27: foaming space 30: handle bar

40: end cap 41: insertion portion

43: cover 50: handle support

51: handle bracket 53: support frame

57: panel housing 60: insulating member

61: first insulating member 63: second insulating member

65 washer

The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator capable of preventing end caps from being randomly separated from a handle bar and preventing leakage current flowing through a door from being transferred to the handle bar.

Generally, a refrigerator includes a main body in which a storage compartment is formed, a door that opens and closes the storage compartment, and a handle that manipulates opening and closing of the door. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of assembling the handle of a conventional refrigerator.

The handle 100 includes a handlebar 130 held by the user, an end cap 140 covering both ends of the handlebar 130, a handle bracket 150 coupled to the door 120, and a handle bracket ( It includes a handle support 160 for receiving 150 and coupled to the handle bar (130). Referring to the assembly process of the handle 100 of the refrigerator having such a configuration as follows.

First, a reinforcing member (not shown) is attached to the inside of the door 120. Then, urethane foaming is performed on the door 120. When the foaming is completed, screw the handle bracket 150 to the door 120. Then, the handle support 160 is assembled to the handle bar 130 by a screw 170 to assemble. By assembling the assembled component and the handle bracket 150 using the screw 180, the assembled component is attached to the door 120. Here, the end cap 140 is mounted to the handle bar 130 in a fitting manner, as shown in Figure 5, or screwed in the longitudinal direction of the handle bar 130 using a screw (not shown) handle Mounted on bar 130.

In the structure of the conventional refrigerator, when the end cap 140 is mounted to the handle bar 130 in a fitting manner, there is a problem in that the end cap 140 is randomly separated from the handle bar 130. In addition, when the end cap 140 is screwed in the longitudinal direction of the handle bar 130, there is a problem that the screw is exposed to the appearance so that the appearance is degraded, causing dissatisfaction of the consumer.

In addition, since the conventional refrigerator is all connected to the handle bar 130 from the door 120 by a metal body, the leakage current of the door 120 may be transmitted to the user as it is.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator which prevents the end cap from detaching randomly from the handlebar and prevents leakage current flowing through the door from being transferred to the handlebar.

The object of the present invention is a refrigerator having a main body in which a storage compartment is formed and a door for opening and closing the storage compartment, the handle bar being provided in a rod shape to manipulate opening and closing of the door; An end cap having an insertion portion inserted into the handle bar and a cover portion covering both ends of the handle bar; A handle support part coupled to the insertion part of the end cap and the handle bar and simultaneously supporting the handle bar to the door; It is achieved by a refrigerator including an insulating member interposed between the door and the handlebar to block the current flowing through the door from being transferred to the handlebar.

Preferably, the insulating member includes a first insulating member interposed between the door and the handle support.

Preferably, the insulating member further includes a second insulating member surrounding the outer circumference of the handle support part.

Further comprising a fastening member for coupling the handle support and the insertion portion of the handle bar and the end cap; Preferably, the insulating member further includes a washer interposed in the fastening member.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, the refrigerator according to the present invention operates a main body 1 having a storage compartment 10, a door 20 that opens and closes the storage compartment 10, and an opening / closing of the door 20. A handle bar 30 provided in the shape of a rod to form a rod, an end cap 40 covering both ends of the handle bar 30, a handle support part 50 for supporting the handle bar 30 to the door 20, and a door. The insulating member 60 is interposed between the handle bar 30 and the electric current flowing through the door to block the transmission of the current to the handle bar 30.

1 and 2, the door 20 includes a door inner plate 21 and a door outer plate 23 spaced apart from the door inner plate 21 at a foaming interval. In addition, a reinforcing member (not shown) is mounted on an inner surface of the door outer plate 23, and the reinforcing member is embedded in the foam space 27 when urethane is foamed on the door 20. As shown in FIG. 1, the door 20 may be rotatably mounted to the main body 1 or may be provided in a drawer type.

The handlebar 30 has a hollow rod shape, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The handle bar 30 is made of a metal material and is extruded. Thus, the user grips the handlebar 30 to manipulate the opening and closing of the door 20. Screw fastening holes 35 are formed at both ends of the handle bar 30. Thus, the handle bar 30 to be described later can be screwed to the end cap 40 and the handle support 50.

End cap 40 covers both ends of handlebar 30, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The end cap 40 has an insertion portion 41 inserted into the handlebar 30 and a cover portion 43 covering both ends of the handlebar 30. The screw fastening hole 45 is formed in the insertion part 41. FIG. The screw fastening hole 45 of the insertion part 41 is formed in the area | region corresponding to the screw fastening hole 35 of the handle bar 30 in the state in which the insertion part 41 was inserted in the handle bar 30. As shown in FIG. Thus, the end cap 40 is capable of screwing the handle bar 30 and the handle support 50. In addition, the end cap 40 may be prevented from being arbitrarily separated from the handle bar 30, and the screw 70 may not be exposed to the outside, thereby making the appearance beautiful.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the handle support unit 50 includes a handle bracket 51 coupled to the door 20 and a support frame accommodating the handle bracket 51 and coupled to the handle bar 30. 53).

2 and 3, the handle bracket 51 may be provided with a metal material to reinforce the support strength for supporting the handle bar 30. One end of the handle bracket 51 is formed with a screw thread 52a to be screwed to the plate surface to the door 20. A screw coupling groove 52 is formed in the handle bracket 51 such that the screw 80 is coupled in the radial direction of the handle bracket 51.

The support frame 53 is provided in a substantially cylindrical shape, as shown in Figs. The handle bracket 51 is accommodated in the support frame 53. In addition, the support frame 53 is disposed in the longitudinal direction toward the screw fastening holes 35 and 45 of the handle bar 30 and the end cap 40. One end of the support frame 53 is formed with a screw fastening hole 58 screwed to the handle bar 30 and the end cap 40. Then, the screw fastening holes 55 are formed in the support frame 53 in the radial direction. The screw fastening hole 55 is formed at a position corresponding to the screw coupling groove 52 of the handle bracket 51. Thus, the handle bracket 51 and the support frame 53 may be screwed. On the other hand, the screw 70 is preferably equipped with an insulating washer 65, as described later. Thus, the leakage current of the door 20 through the screw 70 can be prevented from being transmitted to the handle bar 30. Here, the shape of the end of the support frame 53 is preferably bent in a shape corresponding to the outer circumference of the handle bar (30).

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the front panel 20 is equipped with a decorative panel 25 to enhance the appearance. Here, the support frame 53 is formed with a panel accommodating portion 57 protruding along the outer circumference of the support frame 53 to accommodate the decorative panel 25. In addition, a second insulating member 63 surrounding the support frame 53 is disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the support frame 53.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the insulating member 60 is interposed between the door 20 and the handle bar 30 to block the leakage current flowing through the door 20 from being transmitted to the handle bar 30. do. The insulating member 60 includes a first insulating member 61 interposed in the coupling region of the door 20 and the handle support 50. The first insulating member 61 is interposed between the handle bracket 51 and the door 20. As shown in FIG. 2, the first insulating member 61 is mounted to the door 20 and disposed in the foam space 27. The first insulating member 61 is preferably made of an insulating material such as silicon or rubber.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the insulating member 60 may further include a second insulating member 63 surrounding the outer circumference of the handle support 50. The second insulating member 63 is made of an insulating material such as plastic and surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the support frame 53. Thus, the leakage current of the door 20 can be prevented from being transmitted to the handle bar 30 through the support frame 53. The second insulating member 63 is provided in a substantially cylindrical shape. The screw fastening holes 64 are formed in the second insulating member 63 in the radial direction thereof. The screw fastening hole 64 is formed at a position corresponding to the screw fastening hole 55 of the support frame 53 and the screw coupling groove 52 of the handle bracket 51. Thus, the second insulating member 63 may be screwed with the handle bracket 51 and the support frame 53.

And, as shown in Figure 2 and 3, the end of the second insulating member 63, the screw fastening hole so that the second insulating member 63 is screwed between the support frame 53 and the handle bar 30. (67) is formed. The screw fastening hole 67 is formed to correspond to the screw fastening hole 35 of the handle bar 30.

In addition, the insulating member 60 may further include a washer 65, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The washer 65 is mounted to the screw 70 for fastening the support frame 53, the second insulating member 63, the handle bar 30, and the end cap 40 as described above. The washer 65 is preferably disposed between the screw fastening hole 55 of the support frame 53 and the head of the screw 70. Thus, the leakage current of the door 20 can be prevented from being transmitted to the handle bar 30 through the support frame 53 and the screw 70.

Looking at the assembly process of the refrigerator according to the present invention including such a configuration with reference to Figures 3 to 4c as follows.

First, a reinforcing member (not shown) is attached to the door 20. Then, after the first insulating member 61 is coupled to the door 20, the heat insulating material is foamed in the foam space 27. When foaming is completed, the first assembly A is prepared by coupling the door 20 and the handle bracket 51 with the first insulating member 61 therebetween.

On the other hand, the insertion portion 41 of the end cap 40 is inserted into both ends of the handle bar (30). Then, after inserting the support frame 53 into the second insulating member 63, the combined support frame 53 and the second insulating member 63 by using a screw 70 is equipped with a washer (65). The handle bar 30 and the insertion portion 41 of the end cap 40 are coupled to provide a second assembly B.

After inserting the handle bracket 51 of the second assembly B into the support frame 53 of the first assembly A with the decorative panel 25 therebetween, the screw 80 is inserted into the second insulating member 63. And the screw fastening holes 55 and 64 of the support frame 53.

Meanwhile, in describing the preferred embodiment, the side-by-side type refrigerator has been described and illustrated by way of example, but the present invention may be applied to the kimchi refrigerator.

In addition, the above-described screws 70 and 80 may be replaced with various fastening members such as rivets or pins.

As described above, an end cap 40 having an insertion portion 41 inserted into the handlebar 30 and a cover portion 43 covering both ends of the handlebar 30; A handle support part 50 coupled to the insertion part 41 and the handle bar 30 of the end cap 40 and supporting the handle bar 30 to the door; By including an insulating member 60 interposed between the door 20 and the handlebar 30 to block the current flowing through the door 20 from being transmitted to the handlebar 30, the end cap 40 is handlebar It is possible to prevent the departure from the (30) arbitrarily, it is possible to prevent the leakage current flowing through the door 20 is transmitted to the handle bar (30).

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a refrigerator which prevents the end cap from being detached from the handle bar arbitrarily and prevents leakage current flowing through the door from being transferred to the handle bar.

Claims (4)

A refrigerator having a body having a storage compartment and a door for opening and closing the storage compartment, the refrigerator comprising: A handle bar provided in a rod shape to manipulate opening and closing of the door; An end cap having an insertion portion inserted into the handle bar and a cover portion covering both ends of the handle bar; A handle support part coupled to the insertion part of the end cap and the handle bar and simultaneously supporting the handle bar to the door; And an insulating member interposed between the door and the handle bar to block a current flowing through the door from being transferred to the handle bar. The method of claim 1, And the insulating member includes a first insulating member interposed between the door and the handle support. The method of claim 2, The insulating member further comprises a second insulating member surrounding the outer circumference of the handle support. The method of claim 3, Further comprising a fastening member for coupling the handle support and the insertion portion of the handle bar and the end cap; The insulating member further comprises a washer interposed in the fastening member.

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