KR100894017B1 - Apparatus for preventing upset of refrigerator - Google Patents

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KR100894017B1
KR100894017B1 KR1020070127174A KR20070127174A KR100894017B1 KR 100894017 B1 KR100894017 B1 KR 100894017B1 KR 1020070127174 A KR1020070127174 A KR 1020070127174A KR 20070127174 A KR20070127174 A KR 20070127174A KR 100894017 B1 KR100894017 B1 KR 100894017B1
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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
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An upset preventing device of a refrigerator is provided to perform a perfect conduction prevention function according to the structural stability. An upset preventing device of a refrigerator comprises followings. A top fixing member(130) and a bottom fixing member are fixed to a screw shaft(120). A bottom fixing member(140) includes: a bottom adsorption plate(144) formed at one end in order to be adhered on the upper side of the stand refrigerator; and a longitudinal direction screw thread part formed on the screw shaft surface. The top fixing member has a top adsorption plate(134) in order to be adhered on the upper side of a refrigerator install part and the longitudinal direction screw thread part formed on the screw shaft surface. The screw shaft has the top and bottom fixing member to be connected to the both ends.

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냉장고의 전도 방지장치{APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING UPSET OF REFRIGERATOR}Refrigeration fall prevention device {APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING UPSET OF REFRIGERATOR}

본 발명은 냉장고의 전도 방지장치에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 무게중심의 위치가 높아 전도 가능성이 있는 스탠드형 냉장고의 상면을 설치부의 천정면에 견고히 고정시켜 외력에 의한 유동에 대항하는 구조적 안정성을 높일 수 있도록 한 냉장고의 전도 방지장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a fall prevention device of a refrigerator, and more particularly, to secure the top surface of a stand-type refrigerator having a high possibility of conduction due to a high position of the center of gravity to a ceiling surface of an installation part, thereby improving structural stability against flow by external force. It relates to a fall prevention device of a refrigerator to be raised.

일반적으로, 냉장고는 냉각장치를 구비하여 내부에 보관되는 식품들이 장기간 냉장보관 될 수 있도록 하는 것으로, 통상 외관을 형성하는 본체 내부에 전면이 개방되도록 형성된 저장실이 형성되며, 상기 저장실은 냉장식품을 저장보관하는 냉장실과 냉동식품을 저장보관하는 냉동실로 구획된다.In general, the refrigerator is provided with a cooling device to allow the food stored in the inside to be refrigerated for a long time, the storage compartment is formed so that the front surface is open to the inside of the main body to form the exterior, the storage compartment stores the refrigerated food It is divided into a refrigerator compartment for storing and a freezer compartment for storing and storing frozen food.

그리고, 상기 개방된 저장실 전면의 본체에는 상기 저장실을 개폐하도록 형성된 도어가 설치되는데, 이러한 도어는 일측 모서리가 상기 본체의 전면에 힌지 결합됨으로써 상기 본체에 회동 가능하도록 결합된다.In addition, a door formed to open and close the storage compartment is installed in the main body of the front of the open storage compartment, and the door is coupled to the main body by one side edge being hinged to the front surface of the main body.

또한, 저장실을 개폐하도록 마련된 상기 도어의 배면에는 다수개의 층으로 형성된 도어선반이 형성되어, 저장실은 물론 도어의 배면을 통해서도 음료수 병과 같은 각종 냉장식품들이 보관될 수 있도록 한다.In addition, a door shelf formed of a plurality of layers is formed on a rear surface of the door provided to open and close the storage compartment, so that various refrigerated foods such as a beverage bottle can be stored through the rear surface of the door as well as the storage compartment.

따라서 상기 도어는 도어 자체의 무게에 도어선반에 보관된 각종 저장식품들의 무게가 더해져 다소 큰 무게를 갖게 되고, 이러한 도어의 무게에 의해 무게중심이 본체의 전면 측으로 이동된 냉장고는 전면 측으로 전도될 위험이 있으며, 이러한 위험성은 상기 도어가 개방된 경우 더욱 증가하게 된다.Therefore, the door has a rather large weight by adding the weight of the various stored foods stored in the door shelf to the weight of the door itself, the risk that the refrigerator has moved the center of gravity to the front side of the body by the weight of the door to the front side risk This risk is further increased when the door is opened.

특히, 김치냉장고의 대두로 인해 갈수록 기능화, 슬림화되어 가고 있는 최근의 스탠드형 냉장고의 경우에는 수납물의 분포가 전면에 집중되는 경우 전도의 위험성은 더욱 커지게 된다.In particular, in the case of the recent stand-type refrigerator which is becoming more functionalized and slimmer due to the rise of the kimchi refrigerator, the risk of conduction becomes greater when the distribution of the objects is concentrated on the front surface.

종래에는 이를 방지하기 위한 수단으로 높이조절나사를 두거나 다수의 냉장고 전도 방지용 수단을 냉장고 상면에 별도 설치하여 벽체에 고정하도록 하고 있으나, 높이조절나사의 경우 냉장고의 전면이 후면에 비해 높아지기 때문에 외관상 보기 흉하고 또한 개방된 도어가 닫힐 때 급격한 충격력을 발생시켜 도어의 수명단축, 내부압의 극심한 변동으로 냉동실 도어의 밀폐 불량을 초래하고 그에 따른 냉기손실 및 소비전력 상승의 폐단이 있었으며; 지금까지 개시된 별도의 전도 방지용 수단들은 구조가 복잡하고 탈부착이 용이치 않아 냉장고를 옮기고자 할 경우 매우 불편하였다.Conventionally, a height adjusting screw or a plurality of means for preventing the fall of the refrigerator are separately installed on the upper surface of the refrigerator to prevent fixing the wall. However, the height adjusting screw increases the front side of the refrigerator compared to the rear side. In addition, when the opened door is closed, a sudden impact force is generated, resulting in shortening of the door life and extreme fluctuations in the internal pressure, resulting in a poor sealing of the freezer door, resulting in a loss of cold air and a rise in power consumption. The separate fall prevention means disclosed so far is very inconvenient when trying to move the refrigerator because the structure is complicated and not easily removable.

본 발명은 상술한 바와 같은 종래 기술상의 제반 문제점들을 감안하여 이를 해결하고자 창출된 것으로, 탈부착이 자유로우면서 저렴한 비용으로 쉽고 간편하게 설치할 수 있도록 하여 구조적 안정성에 따른 완벽한 전도 방지기능을 수행할 수 있도록 한 냉장고의 전도 방지장치를 제공함에 그 주된 해결 과제가 있다.The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and was created to solve this problem. The refrigerator can be easily and easily installed at a low cost and can be easily attached and detached to perform a perfect fall prevention function according to structural stability. The main problem is to provide a fall prevention device.

본 발명은 상기한 해결 과제를 달성하기 위한 수단으로, 일단에는 스탠드형 냉장고의 상면에 흡착되는 흡착판이 형성되고, 타단에는 길이방향으로 내부에 나사산이 형성된 하고정부재와; 일단에는 상기 냉장고가 설치된 설치부의 천정면에 흡착되는 흡착판이 형성되고, 타단에는 길이방향으로 내부에 나사산이 형성된 상고정부재와; 일단은 상기 하고정부재에 나사결합되고, 타단은 상기 상고정부재에 나사결합되는 스크류샤프트로 구성된 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 전도 방지장치를 제공한다.The present invention is a means for achieving the above problems, one end is formed with a suction plate is adsorbed on the upper surface of the stand-type refrigerator, the other end is fixed member formed with a screw thread in the longitudinal direction therein; An upper fixing member formed at one end thereof with a suction plate adsorbed to the ceiling surface of the installation unit on which the refrigerator is installed, and the other end having a screw thread formed therein in the longitudinal direction; One end is screwed to the fixing member, the other end is provided with a fall prevention device of the refrigerator, characterized in that consisting of a screw shaft screwed to the upper fixing member.

이때, 상기 흡착판은 밀착력과 신축성이 우수한 고무 소재로 형성된 것에도 그 특징이 있다.At this time, the adsorption plate is also characterized by being formed of a rubber material excellent in adhesion and elasticity.

또한, 상기 하고정부재와 상고정부재의 타단에는 플랜지가 형성되고, 상기 플랜지중 적어도 하나에는 나사공이 형성되며, 상기 나사공에는 상기 스크류샤프트의 나사산 골에 끼워져 고정되는 고정구가 체결된 것에도 그 특징이 있다.In addition, a flange is formed at the other end of the fixing member and the upper fixing member, a screw hole is formed in at least one of the flange, the screw hole is also characterized in that the fastener is fixed to the threaded groove of the screw shaft is fastened There is this.

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본 발명에 따르면, 탈부착이 용이하고, 제조비용이 저렴하며, 냉장고의 전도 방지기능을 극대화시켜 설치상 구조적 안정성을 높이는 효과를 얻을 수 있다.According to the present invention, it is easy to attach and detach, the manufacturing cost is low, it is possible to obtain the effect of increasing the structural stability on the installation by maximizing the fall prevention function of the refrigerator.

이하에서는, 첨부도면을 참고하여 본 발명에 따른 몇가지 바람직한 실시예를 보다 구체적으로 설명한다.Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in more detail some preferred embodiments according to the present invention.

도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 전도 방지장치의 설치상태를 보인 예시도이고, 도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 전도 방지장치의 사시도를 나타낸다.1 is an exemplary view showing an installation state of a fall prevention apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view of a fall prevention apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 냉장고 전도 방지장치(100)는 냉장고의 상면(110)과 천정면(미도시) 사이를 서로 연결고정하는 형태로 설치된다.As shown in Figure 1, the refrigerator fall prevention apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in the form of connecting and fixing between the upper surface 110 and the ceiling surface (not shown) of the refrigerator.

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이때, 상기 냉장고 전도 방지장치(100)는 적어도 하나 이상 설치됨이 바람직하나, 도시와 같이 냉장고의 상면(110)에 일정간격을 두고 한 쌍이 설치됨이 특히 바람직하다.At this time, at least one refrigerator fall prevention device 100 is preferably installed, but it is particularly preferable that a pair is installed at a predetermined interval on the upper surface 110 of the refrigerator as shown.

여기에서, 상기 냉장고 전도 방지장치(100)는 도 2의 (a)에서와 같이, 스크류샤프트(120)을 사이에 두고 그 양단에 각각 나사결합되는 상고정부재(130)와, 하 고정부재(140)로 구성된다.Here, the refrigerator fall prevention device 100, as shown in (a) of Figure 2, the upper fixing member 130 and the lower fixing member (130) which are respectively screwed to both ends of the screw shaft 120 therebetween, 140).

이 경우, 상기 상고정부재(130)의 상단과, 하고정부재(140)의 하단에는 각각 동일 형상의 흡착판(134,144)이 더 구비됨이 바람직하다.In this case, it is preferable that the upper end of the upper fixing member 130 and the lower end of the fixing member 140 are further provided with suction plates 134 and 144 of the same shape, respectively.

또한, 상기 흡착판(134,144)은 밀착성이 우수하고 신축력이 좋은 고무소재가 바람직하며, 밀봉에 의한 압착방식으로 흡착설치될 수 있다.In addition, the adsorption plate (134,144) is preferably a rubber material having excellent adhesion and good elasticity, it may be installed by adsorption by a pressing method by sealing.

나아가, 상기 스크류샤프트(120)를 사이에 두고 서로 마주보는 상고정부재(130)와 하고정부재(140)의 단부에는 플랜지(132,142)가 더 설치될 수 있다.Furthermore, flanges 132 and 142 may be further installed at ends of the upper fixing member 130 and the fixing member 140 facing each other with the screw shaft 120 interposed therebetween.

상기 플랜지(132,142)는 상기 상고정부재(130) 및 하고정부재(140)의 단부를 더욱 견고히 보강하여 강성을 높이도록 하기 위함이다.The flanges 132 and 142 are to reinforce the ends of the upper fixing member 130 and the fixing member 140 more firmly to increase rigidity.

아울러, 상기 스크류샤프트(120)는 길이 중앙에 형성된 스토퍼(122)를 중심으로 서로 대향되는 방향으로 나사산(나선)이 형성됨이 바람직하다.In addition, the screw shaft 120 is preferably formed with a screw thread (helix) in a direction facing each other with respect to the stopper 122 formed in the center of the length.

그리하여, 상기 상고정부재(130)와 하고정부재(140)가 같은 방향으로 회전하면서 서로 멀어졌다 가까워졌다하는 동작이 더욱 원활하게 이루어질 수 있게 된다.Thus, the upper fixing member 130 and the fixing member 140 can be made more smoothly to move away and close to each other while rotating in the same direction.

물론, 이는 예시적인 것에 불과하며 반드시 이에 국한되지 않고, 그냥 한방향으로 나사선이 형성될 수도 있음은 물론이다.Of course, this is merely an example and is not necessarily limited thereto, and of course, a thread may be formed in one direction.

한편, 도 2의 (b)와 같이, 상기 플랜지(132,142)중 어느 하나 혹은 둘 다에는 나사공(150)이 더 형성될 수 있으며, 이 나사공(150)에는 상기 스크류샤프트(120)의 피치에 대응되는 직경의 선단을 갖는 고정구(160)가 나사체결될 수 있다.Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 2B, one or both of the flanges 132 and 142 may further include a screw hole 150, and the pitch of the screw shaft 120 may be formed in the screw hole 150. Fixture 160 having a tip of the diameter corresponding to the screw may be fastened.

그리하여, 냉장고 설치후 전도 방지를 위해 상고정부재(130)와 하고정부 재(140)를 근접시켜 냉장고 상면(110)과 천정면 사이의 공간에 충분히 들어가게 한 다음 이들을 회전시켜 스크류샤프트(120)를 중심으로 서로 점점 멀어지게 하여, 각 부재의 흡착판(134,144)들이 냉장고 상면(110)과 천정면에 각각 흡착 고정되도록 하게 되면 냉장고의 전도 방지를 위한 견고한 구조를 이룰 수 있게 된다.Thus, after the refrigerator is installed, the upper fixing member 130 and the high fixing member 140 are brought close to each other to sufficiently enter the space between the upper surface of the refrigerator 110 and the ceiling surface and then rotate the screw shaft 120 to prevent the fall. The distance from each other toward the center, so that the adsorption plate (134,144) of each member is fixed to the refrigerator upper surface 110 and the ceiling surface, respectively, can achieve a robust structure for preventing the fall of the refrigerator.

이때, 필요한 경우 도 2의 (b)와 같이, 고정구(160)를 나사공(150)에 나사체결시켜 상고정부재(130)와 하고정부재(140)가 스크류샤프트(120)로부터 쉽게 풀리지 않도록 구성할 수도 있을 것이다.At this time, if necessary, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the fastener 160 is screwed into the screw hole 150 so that the upper fixing member 130 and the fixing member 140 are not easily released from the screw shaft 120. It may be configured.

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도 1은 본 발명 제1실시예에 따른 전도 방지장치의 설치상태를 보인 예시도,1 is an exemplary view showing an installation state of the fall prevention apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

도 2는 본 발명 제1실시예에 따른 전도 방지장치의 사시도,2 is a perspective view of a fall prevention apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

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♧ 도면의 주요 부분에 대한 부호의 설명 ♧♧ description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawing ♧

110....상면 120....스크류샤프트110 .... Top 120 .... Screw Shaft

130....상고정부재 140....하고정부재130 .... fixing member 140 ...... fixing member

132,142....플랜지 134,144....흡착판132,142 Flange 134,144 Suction plate

150....나사공 160....고정구150 .... screw 160 ....

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일단에는 스탠드형 냉장고의 상면에 흡착되는 흡착판이 형성되고, 타단에는 길이방향으로 내부에 나사산이 형성된 하고정부재와;An adsorption plate is formed on one end of the upper surface of the stand-type refrigerator, and the other end of the fixing member has a thread formed therein in the longitudinal direction; 일단에는 상기 냉장고가 설치된 설치부의 천정면에 흡착되는 흡착판이 형성되고, 타단에는 길이방향으로 내부에 나사산이 형성된 상고정부재와;An upper fixing member formed at one end thereof with a suction plate adsorbed to the ceiling surface of the installation unit on which the refrigerator is installed, and the other end having a screw thread formed therein in the longitudinal direction; 일단은 상기 하고정부재에 나사결합되고, 타단은 상기 상고정부재에 나사결합되는 스크류샤프트로 구성된 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 전도 방지장치.One end is screwed to the fixing member, the other end is a fall prevention device of the refrigerator, characterized in that consisting of a screw shaft screwed to the upper fixing member. 청구항 1에 있어서;The method according to claim 1; 상기 흡착판은 밀착력과 신축성이 우수한 고무 소재로 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 전도 방지장치.The suction plate is a fall prevention device of the refrigerator, characterized in that formed of a rubber material excellent in adhesion and elasticity. 청구항 1 또는 청구항 2에 있어서;The method according to claim 1 or 2; 상기 하고정부재와 상고정부재의 타단에는 플랜지가 형성되고, 상기 플랜지중 적어도 하나에는 나사공이 형성되며, 상기 나사공에는 상기 스크류샤프트의 나사산 골에 끼워져 고정되는 고정구가 체결된 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 전도 방지장치.A flange is formed at the other end of the fixing member and the upper fixing member, and a screw hole is formed in at least one of the flanges, and the screw hole is fastened to a fastener fixed to a threaded valley of the screw shaft. Fall prevention device. 삭제delete 삭제delete
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