KR101029126B1 - Discharge structure for refrigerator having annexation product - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drainage structure of a refrigerator provided with a combined product. In the present invention, the mounting space 31 is provided on one side of the front surface of the refrigerator door 23 for mounting the television 40. The inner surface 31i of the mounting space 31 is provided with a plurality of recesses 32 in which part thereof is recessed to the rear. The groove 32 serves to prevent water droplets from flowing downward along the inner surface 31i. In addition, a plurality of valleys 33 are formed on the inner surface 31i including the recess 32. The valley 33 is formed in an irregular shape, and serves to reduce the size of the water droplets. According to the present invention configured as described above, the moisture formed in the space in which the merged product is mounted can be evaporated by the heat generated during the operation of the merged product and discharged to the outside.

Refrigerator, Combined product, Drainage structure, Grooves, Corrugated

Description

Discharge structure for refrigerator having annexation product

1 is a front view showing a typical refrigerator equipped with a television.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a refrigerator provided with a preferred embodiment of the drainage structure according to the present invention.

3 is an exploded perspective view showing a main portion of the embodiment shown in FIG.

4 is a front view showing a storage box constituting the embodiment shown in FIG.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of FIG.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B 'of FIG.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

30: storage box 31: mounting space

31i: Inside 31b: Bottom

32: groove 33: goal

34: wire outlet 35: shielding unit

35 ': Wire guide groove 36: Fastener

37: engaging projection 38: support hook

39: insertion hole 40: television                 

41: Front 42: Front Opening

43: hole 45: display unit

46: mounting bracket 47: fastener

48: through hole 49: shielding frame

S: screw

The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a drainage structure of a refrigerator provided with a merged product.

Recently, refrigerators equipped with various merchandise on one side of a door have been released. Such a merging product may be a television, an audio, a computer, or the like. In this specification, a television is described as an example. The television reproduces a television broadcast by reproducing an image signal and an audio signal transmitted through radio waves, and FIG. 1 shows a general refrigerator equipped with a television.

As shown in the figure, a refrigerator compartment door 11 and a refrigerator compartment door 13 are respectively installed in the main body 10 of the refrigerator. The doors 11 and 13 selectively open and close a predetermined storage space provided in the main body 10. The freezer compartment 11 is provided with a dispenser 15 for supplying water to the outside, and the television 17 is installed in the refrigerator compartment door 13.                         

The television 17 receives an image signal and an audio signal transmitted through radio waves and transmits the image signal and the audio signal to the outside so that a user can watch a television broadcast. An opening 18a is formed in the front surface 18 of the television 17 so that the display unit 19 installed behind the front surface 18 is exposed to the outside. In addition, a plurality of barrel holes 18b serving as cooling holes or speaker holes are drilled in the front surface 18.

However, the refrigerator provided with the merged product according to the prior art having such a configuration has the following problems.

The television 17 dissipates a predetermined heat while operating. Therefore, the outside of the refrigerating chamber door 13 adjacent to the television 17 is increased in temperature, which is relatively high compared to room temperature. And the inside of the storage space for the storage of food is a low temperature state lower than room temperature. That is, a temperature difference is generated between the inside and the outside of the refrigerating chamber door 13 in which the television 17 is installed.

Accordingly, water droplets may form on the front surface of the refrigerating chamber door 13 adjacent to the rear surface of the television 17. In addition, the water droplets flow downward to the inside of the television 17 and lead to a portion where the lead wire (not shown) connected to the television 17 is drawn out, thereby causing a malfunction of the product. do.

Also, refrigerators are usually installed in kitchens where water is used frequently. Therefore, while the household chores or during the cleaning of the refrigerator, water droplets flow down the front surface of the television 17, and through the gaps or the through hole 18b between the front surface 18 and the display unit 19, the television 17 Inflow to the inside of the) may cause a failure or malfunction of the television 17.

The present invention is to improve the above-mentioned conventional problems, an object of the present invention, in the refrigerator provided with a merged product, so that the water formed in the space in which the merged product is mounted can be prevented from entering the interior of the product It is to provide a drainage structure composed.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention provides a refrigerator provided with a main body having a predetermined storage space, a door for opening and closing the storage space, and a combined product mounted on the door: A mounting space provided at the front of the door and on which the merged product is mounted; A portion of the inner surface of the mounting space is recessed to the rear and includes a plurality of grooves formed to be elongated in the transverse direction; The front surface of the merged product is formed with a through hole for communicating the inside and outside of the mounting space.

The groove is characterized in that formed in a straight line in the transverse direction.

The groove is characterized in that arranged on the inner surface of the mounting space at a predetermined interval.

The inner surface of the mounting space is characterized in that a plurality of valleys of irregular shape are formed.

The bottom surface of the mounting space is characterized in that the inclined downward toward the front of the refrigerator at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal plane.                     

According to the drainage structure of the refrigerator provided with the merging product according to the present invention, the water droplets formed on the inner surface of the mounting space do not flow downward, and circulate the heat generated during the operation of the merging product and the inside and the outside of the mounting space. There is an advantage that can be evaporated by air.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 shows a refrigerator equipped with a preferred embodiment of the drainage structure according to the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 show the main components and the storage space of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, respectively. FIGS. 5 and 6 A-A 'cross section and B-B' cross section of Figure 4 are respectively shown.

As shown in the figure, the refrigerator main body 20 is provided with a freezing chamber door 21 and a refrigerating chamber door 23. The freezer compartment door 21 and the refrigerating compartment door 23 are respectively rotatably installed in front of the refrigerator about one side thereof. The freezer compartment door 21 and the refrigerating compartment door 23 serve to open and close a storage space provided in the main body 20.

Meanwhile, a dispenser 25 is provided at one side of the front side of the freezer door 21. The dispenser 25 serves to extract water from the outside of the main body 20. And the front of the refrigerating chamber door 23 is equipped with a television 40 to enable the user to watch television broadcast.

The mounting space 31 is provided at one side of the front side of the refrigerating chamber door 23 (hereinafter referred to as a 'door') for mounting the television 40. The mounting space 31 is formed by a storage box 30 manufactured separately from the door 23. That is, inside and outside the storage box 30, the mounting space 31 is formed in the front and rear width is relatively short compared to the vertical height and the left and right length and the front is opened. In addition, the storage box 30 is installed at a portion where the front part of the door 23 is recessed inward.

A plurality of recesses 32 are formed in the inner surface 31i of the mounting space 31. The groove 32 serves to prevent the water droplets formed on the inner surface 31i from flowing downward. That is, the water droplets flowing along the inner surface 31i are caught by the grooves 32 so that they no longer flow downward. In addition, the water droplets caught in the grooves 32 are spread from side to side along one surface of the grooves 32.

The recess 32 is formed by recessing the inner surface 31i to the rear of the refrigerator. As shown in FIG. 4, the groove 32 is formed in a horizontal straight line corresponding to the left and right widths of the inner surface 31i. A plurality of the grooves 32 are arranged at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 5, the upper and lower widths X of the grooves 32 and the distance Y from the grooves provided above or below the groove 32 may be approximately 10 mm. In addition, the depth Z in which the recess 32 is recessed may be approximately 0.5 mm. However, the size of the groove 32 may be determined to an appropriate value according to the overall size and shape of the mounting space 31.

In addition, a plurality of valleys 33 are formed on the inner surface 31i including the recess 32. The valleys 33 are formed in an irregular shape, and are enlarged in FIGS. 4 and 5, and are formed at a minute value that is significantly smaller than the upper and lower widths and depths of the grooves 32.

The valley 33 serves to increase the surface area of the inner surface 31i. In addition, the water droplets formed on the inner surface 31i are infiltrated by the capillary phenomenon in the valleys 33 having the fine width and depth, so that the size of the water droplets is relatively reduced.

A wire outlet 34 is formed at approximately the center of the bottom surface 31b of the mounting space 31. The wire outlet 34 is for pulling out a lead wire (not shown). The lead wire serves to supply external power and various electrical signals. The lead wire is drawn out through the wire outlet 34 and connected to the television 40.

On the other hand, the bottom surface 31b of the mounting space 31 is formed to be inclined downward at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal plane. This is to prevent the water droplets falling into the grooves 32 or falling into the valleys 33 and falling downward while staying on the bottom surface 31b and flowing into the wire outlet 34.

In addition, a shielding unit 35 is provided on the bottom surface 31b adjacent to the wire outlet 34. The shielding unit 35 serves to prevent water droplets from flowing into the wire outlet 34. The shielding unit 35 is formed in a hexahedral shape in which the front surface is opened.                     

And, as shown in Figure 6, both side surfaces of the shield unit 35 is provided with a wire guide groove (35 '). The wire guide groove 35 ′ is formed by cutting a portion of the side surface of the shielding unit 35 back and forth. The lead wire drawn out through the wire outlet 34 is supported by the wire guide groove 35 ′.

Meanwhile, a pair of fastening holes 36 are formed at the upper end of the storage box 33. In addition, the bottom surface 31b of the mounting space 31 is provided with a pair of locking projections 37 and a pair of support hooks 38. The fastening hole 36, the locking protrusion 37, and the support hook 38 are for fixing the mounting bracket 46 to be described below.

The locking protrusion 37 is formed to protrude upward from the bottom end of the mounting space 31. The support hooks 38 are configured in pairs spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance from side to side. The support hook 38 protrudes upward at a position spaced apart from the locking protrusion 37 by a predetermined distance, and its tip extends forward again.

In addition, the support hook 38 is also spaced apart from the inner surface of the mounting space 31 by a predetermined distance. This prevents heat generated during operation of the television 40 from being transferred to the inside of the door 15 in which the mounting space 20 is provided. In order to make room for evaporation.

A plurality of insertion holes 39 are formed at upper and lower ends and both side edges of the storage box 30. The insertion hole 39 is fixed to the shielding frame 49 by inserting a fastening hook (not shown) of the shielding frame 49 to be described below.                     

On the other hand, the front surface 41 of the television 40 is provided with a front opening portion 42 and the barrel hole 43. The display 45 is exposed to the outside through the front opening 42. In addition, the barrel hole 43 communicates the inside and the outside of the mounting space 31, and a plurality of the through holes 43 are drilled on the top and both sides of the front surface 41.

The mounting bracket 46 is fixed to the rear surface of the television 40. The mounting bracket 46 is for mounting the television 40 to the mounting space 31 and extends outwardly from the upper and lower ends and both ends of the television 40. A fastening hole 47 corresponding to the fastening hole 36 of the mounting space 31 is formed at an upper end of the mounting bracket 46. The screw S passing through the fastening hole 47 of the mounting bracket 46 is fastened to the fastening hole 36 of the mounting space 31.

The lower end of the mounting bracket 46 is supported by the locking projection 37 and the support hook 38. That is, the front lower end portion of the mounting bracket 46 is in close contact with the rear surface of the locking projection (37). The rear surface of the lower end of the mounting bracket 46 is in close contact with the front surface of the support hook 38.

In addition, through holes 48 are formed at upper and lower ends and both sides of the mounting bracket 46. The through hole 48 is formed at a position corresponding to the insertion hole 39 of the storage box 30. In addition, the fastening hook of the shielding frame 49 inserted into the insertion hole 39 passes through the through hole 48.

A shielding frame 49 is provided at the front edge of the storage box 30 to shield the mounting bracket 46. The shielding frame 49 is composed of a pair of transverse members and a pair of longitudinal members having a thickness corresponding to the size difference between the outer edge of the storage box 30 and the outer edge of the television 40.

A plurality of fastening hooks (not shown) are provided on upper and lower ends and both sides of the rear surface of the shielding frame 49. The fastening hook serves to fix the shielding frame 49 to the storage box 30. The fastening hook penetrates the through hole 49 of the mounting bracket 46 and is inserted into and fixed to the insertion hole 39 of the storage box 30.

Hereinafter, look at the action of the preferred embodiment of the drainage structure of the refrigerator provided with the merchandise according to the present invention having the configuration as described above.

First, a process of mounting the television 40 in the mounting space 31 will be described.

A part of the front surface of the refrigerator door 23 is recessed therein, and the storage box 30 is installed in such a recess. As the filling liquid foamed inside the door 23 is solidified, the volume of the door 23 is expanded. Therefore, since the recessed portion of the door 23 in which the storage box 30 is installed is relatively reduced, the storage box 30 is fixed to the front surface of the door 23.

In addition, the television 40 having the mounting bracket 46 fixed to the back is mounted in the mounting space 31 of the storage box 30. At this time, both sides of the lower end of the mounting bracket 46 is fixed by the engaging projection 37 and the support hook 38 of the mounting space (31). In addition, the screw S passing through the fastening hole 47 of the mounting bracket 46 is fastened to the fastening hole 36 of the mounting space 31.

In this state, the fastening hook of the shielding frame 49 is inserted into the insertion hole 39 of the storage box 40. Accordingly, the mounting bracket 46 corresponding to the outer edge of the storage box 30 and the outer edge of the television 40 is shielded from the outside by the shielding frame 49.

Meanwhile, the lead wire connected to the television 40 is drawn out through the wire outlet 34 formed in the bottom surface 31b of the mounting space 31. This lead wire is supported in the wire guide groove 35 ′ of the shield unit 35. Therefore, the lead wire sags downward due to its own weight, thereby preventing the connection with the television 40 or the lead wire itself being damaged.

 Next, the operation of the television 40 will be described.

The television 40 receives a video signal and an audio signal transmitted by radio waves to reproduce a television broadcast. When the television 40 operates as described above, heat is generated from various electrical components constituting the television 40.

Therefore, the temperature inside the mounting space 31 in which the television 40 is mounted is increased to become relatively higher than room temperature. In contrast, the storage space inside the refrigerator maintains a low temperature state for the storage of food. Therefore, moisture may occur due to a temperature difference between the mounting space 31 and the storage space. The moisture is formed on the inner surface 31i of the mounting space 31 to form water droplets, and flows downward along the inner surface 31i by its own weight.

However, a plurality of grooves 32 are formed on the inner surface 31i. Accordingly, water droplets flowing along the inner surface 31i are caught by the groove 32. That is, the water droplets no longer flow downward but stay in the grooves 32. And the water drops caught in the groove 32 is spread along the groove 32 to the left and right.

In addition, a plurality of valleys 33 are formed on the inner surface 31i. Accordingly, the water droplets flowing along the inner surface 31i or the water droplets caught by the grooves 32 are permeated into the valleys 33 by capillary action. Therefore, since the size of the water droplets is reduced, the phenomenon that the water droplets flow downward due to its own weight is further reduced.

As described above, predetermined heat is generated during the operation of the television 40. Therefore, the water droplets permeated into the valleys 33 are evaporated by the heat of the television 40. At this time, since the water droplets penetrate the valleys 33 and their size is reduced, the water droplets can be more efficiently evaporated.

Meanwhile, as the water droplets evaporate, the internal air of the mounting space 31 contains moisture. The internal air of the mounting space 31 is exhausted to the outside through the plurality of barrel holes 43 formed on the front surface of the television 40. That is, the water droplets formed in the mounting space 31 are discharged to the outside together with the internal air of the mounting space 31 in the form of water vapor.

On the other hand, water droplets that do not catch or permeate the grooves 32 or the valleys 33 may flow downward along the inner surface 31i of the mounting space 31 by their own weight. However, the bottom surface 31b of the mounting space 31 is formed to be inclined downward toward the front of the refrigerator. Accordingly, water droplets flowing along the inner surface 31i are discharged to the outside of the mounting space 31 through the bottom surface 31b.

At this time, the wire outlet port 34 formed on the bottom surface 31b is in a state where the upper and both sides are shielded by the shielding unit 35. Therefore, as described above, the water droplets discharged through the bottom surface 31b cannot be introduced into the wire outlet 34 by the shielding unit 35.

According to the present invention as described above, it can be seen that the basic technical idea to form a plurality of grooves and valleys that can be caught or permeated with water droplets on the inner surface of the mounting space in which the merging product is mounted.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the above teachings. will be.

As described in detail above, according to the drainage structure of the refrigerator provided with the merged product according to the present invention, the following effects are expected.

Water formed in the mounting space in which the merged product is mounted is evaporated by the heat generated during the operation of the merged product and discharged to the outside. Therefore, the water droplets are introduced into the product, thereby preventing the product from malfunctioning.

Claims (5)

A refrigerator having a main body having a predetermined storage space, a door for opening and closing the storage space, and a merged product mounted on the door, the refrigerator comprising: A mounting space provided at the front of the door and on which the merged product is mounted; A portion of the inner surface of the mounting space is recessed to the rear and includes a plurality of grooves formed to be elongated in the transverse direction; Drainage structure of the refrigerator with a merged product, characterized in that the front of the merged product is formed with a through-hole communicating the inside and outside of the mounting space. The method of claim 1, The groove is a drainage structure of a refrigerator provided with a combined product, characterized in that formed in a straight line in the transverse direction. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The groove is a drainage structure of a refrigerator provided with a combined product, characterized in that arranged on the inner surface of the mounting space at a predetermined interval. The method of claim 3, wherein A drainage structure of a refrigerator provided with a merged product, characterized in that a plurality of irregularly shaped valleys are formed on the inner surface of the mounting space. The method of claim 4, wherein The bottom surface of the mounting space, the drainage structure of the refrigerator with a combined product, characterized in that formed inclined downward toward the front of the refrigerator at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal plane.

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