KR101455865B1 - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator that improves the structure of a storage box to prevent a box cover from being lifted during a drawer draw-out process.

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body in which a storage chamber is formed, a drawer provided in the main body so as to be able to be drawn out and drawn, and a box cover that shields an opened top surface of the drawer; And an interference structure provided on one side of the box cover to prevent the box cover from being lifted, wherein the box cover is protruded from one side of the box cover, and in the process of lifting the box cover, And protrusions that interfere with each other.

According to the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the box cover from being lifted or dropped off even when the drawer is struck downward while the storage box is drawn out.

Storage box, box cover, drawer

Description

Refrigerator {Refrigerator}

An embodiment according to the present invention relates to a refrigerator.

A refrigerator is a household appliance that generally keeps the internal temperature lower than the room temperature so that food can be stored in a refrigerated or frozen state for a long time.

Generally, a refrigerator is formed with a storage room for storing a stored product. The storage room includes a freezer compartment and a refrigerating compartment, and foodstuffs requiring various refrigerated storage are stored in the storage compartment.

Meanwhile, the storage room is provided with a storage box for storing the stored contents. The storage box includes a vegetable box in which vegetables are stored according to the storage environment, a special refrigerator box in which special refrigeration is required, and the like.

The storage box may be configured to be drawn out from the inside of the storage room toward the front of the refrigerator. The storage box includes a drawable drawer and a box cover that shields the upper surface of the drawer.

On the other hand, according to the conventional refrigerator, when the drawer is pulled out in a state in which the stored product is stored in the drawer, the rear portion of the drawer is lifted due to the load of the stored product.

In this case, the box cover is detached from its original position and moved in an undesired direction. In addition, there is a problem that the reliability of the product is lowered to the user due to the above-described problem.

Embodiments of the present invention have been proposed in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator which improves the structure of a storage box to prevent a phenomenon in which a box cover is lifted during a drawer draw- do.

In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator in which a box cover covers the refrigerator body even when upward force is applied to the box cover by providing a protrusion for preventing the cover from being separated from the box cover.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: a main body having a storage chamber; a drawer provided to the main body so as to be drawn out and drawn in, and a box cover configured to shield an opened upper surface of the drawer; And an interference structure provided on one side of the box cover to prevent the box cover from being lifted, wherein the box cover is protruded from one side of the box cover, and in the process of lifting the box cover, And protrusions that interfere with each other.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: an inner case forming an inner appearance of a main body; a drawer provided to the main body so as to be drawn out and pulled in; a box cover shielding an opened upper surface of the drawer; And a shelf fixing part provided on the inner case and allowing the shelf to be fixed. The box cover is formed with a protrusion for preventing the box cover from being lifted when the drawer is drawn out.

According to the proposed embodiment, when upward force is applied to the box cover, interference occurs between the protrusion formed on the box cover and the shelf fixing portion, thereby preventing the box cover from being lifted or deviated in a predetermined direction There is an advantage that it can be.

In addition, the protruding portion is provided at one side of the rear portion of the box cover so as not to be exposed to the outside, thereby improving the appearance of the inside of the refrigerator.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the spirit of the invention is not limited to the embodiments shown and that those skilled in the art, upon reading and understanding the spirit of the invention, may easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same concept.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a drawer of a storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention And is a perspective view showing the removed state.

1 to 3, a refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10 having a storage chamber 15 for storing a stored product, And includes a freezing chamber door 60 and a refrigerator chamber door 70 for selectively opening and closing the storage chamber.

The main body 10 includes an outer case (not shown) for forming an outer appearance of the refrigerator and an inner case 14 for forming an inner appearance of the refrigerator. Between the outer case and the inner case 14, a heat insulating material for heat insulation of the refrigerator may be provided.

The refrigerator doors (60, 70) are provided with a plurality of storage baskets (62, 72) for storing stored items.

The main body 10 is detachably provided with a shelf 20 for storing stored contents. The space of the storage chamber 15 may be partitioned by the shelf 20.

One side of the inner case 14 is provided with a shelf fixing part 11 for fixing the shelf 20 to the main body 10. The shelf fixing part 11 is formed with a latching groove 12 in which the shelf 20 is inserted and engaged. Here, the latching groove 12 is opened toward the front of the main body 10.

A plurality of the latching grooves 12 may be formed at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction. The fixed height of the shelf 20 can be changed according to the position of the latching groove 12 to be inserted.

Meanwhile, an insert (not shown) may be formed at one side of the shelf 20 to insert and engage with the latching groove 12. It is easily guessable that the insertion portion is formed to protrude from one side of the shelf 20 in the direction of the latching groove 12.

The main body 10 includes a storage box 30 to store the stored contents and to be drawn out to the front of the main body 10. The storage box 30 can be used for freshly storing vegetables and fruits.

The storage box 30 includes a drawer 32 in which a stored object is stored and an upper surface thereof is opened and a box cover 34 for shielding the upper surface of the drawer 32. Generally, the storage box 30 can be used for fresh storage of vegetables.

Here, the drawer 32 may be provided to be drawable. That is, the drawer 32 can be drawn out to the front of the main body 10 to store or retrieve the stored product. In addition, the drawer 32 can be taken in a state in which stored goods are stored.

The main body 10 is provided with a drawing rail 50 for guiding drawing and drawing of the drawer 32.

The drawer rail 50 is provided with a rail main body 50 fixed to one side surface of the inner case 14 and a guide rail 50 provided on the rail main body 50 to guide the movement of the drawer 32 (52).

The guide end (52) protrudes from one side of the rail body (50) toward the inside of the main body (10). One side of the drawer 32 is in contact with the guide end 52 and the drawer 32 is guided by the guide end 52 to be drawn out.

Although not shown in the drawing, a guide structure that can be seated on the upper surface of the guide end 52 may be formed on one side of the drawer 32.

A guide roller 54 for guiding the movement of the drawer 32 is provided at one side of the guide end 52. The guide roller 54 is rotatable in a process of moving the drawer 32.

The drawer 32 can be drawn or drawn in a state of being supported on the upper side of the guide roller 54.

Although not shown in the drawings, a plurality of guide ends 52 and guide rollers 54 may be provided. That is, the guide end 52 and the guide roller 54 are provided on both sides of the drawer 32 to guide the movement of the drawer 32.

The box cover (34) is provided on the upper side of the drawing rail (50). The box cover 34 may be guided by the upper surface of the drawer rail 50 to be drawn out.

On the other hand, on the lower side of the vegetable box 30, there is provided a storage box 40 in which the stored food can be stored. The storage box 40 may be provided so as to be pulled out to the front of the main body 10.

Like the storage box 30, vegetables and fruits can be stored in the storage box 40, and other storage materials requiring refrigeration can be stored. That is, in the storage box 30 and the storage box 40, various storage items can be stored according to the storage environment (temperature, humidity condition) in the box.

4 and 5 are perspective views showing the positional relationship between the box cover and the shelf fixing unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

4 and 5, the shelf fixing part 11 may be disposed on one side of the box cover 34 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In detail, a space 17 is formed in the space between the box cover 34 and the inner case 14 to receive the shelf fixing part 11 therein.

That is, in a state where the box cover 34 is installed on the main body 10, the shelf fixing portion 11 is accommodated in the accommodation space 17. Here, the shelf fixing portions 11 are fixed to the inner case 14 by the fastening members 13, and are arranged in the vertical direction.

The shelf fixing part 11 is provided with an insertion part 11a through which the shelf 20 is inserted and a shelf fixing part 11 which is bent from the insertion part 11a, (Not shown). The latching groove 12 is included in the insertion portion 11a.

However, the shelf fixing part 11 may be fixed by a method of attaching to the inner case 14, other than a method of fastening the shelf fixing part 11 by the fastening member 13.

At the corner of the box cover (34), a receiving end (34a) for accommodating the shelf fixing portion (11) is formed. The receiving end portion 34a is formed by being bent many times from one side of the box cover 34 toward the inside of the main body 10. [

Therefore, the lower end of the shelf fixing part 11 is located on the lower side of the upper surface of the box cover 34.

On the other hand, at the corner of the box cover 34, a protrusion 36 protruding in the direction of the accommodation space 17 from one side of the box cover 34 is provided. The protrusion 36 may interfere with the shelf fixing part 11 when the box cover 34 is lifted by the drawn drawer 32.

The operation of the projecting portion 36 will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing the positions of the box cover and the shelf fixing unit in a state in which the drawer according to the embodiment of the present invention is drawn. FIG. 7 is a cross- Sectional view showing the position of the shelf fixing portion.

6 and 7, the storage box 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a drawer 32, which is internally stored with storage therein and is provided so as to be drawn out to the front of the main body 10, And a box cover 34 which shields the upper surface of the drawer 32 and is detachably provided from the main body 10.

An accommodating space 17 is formed between the rear surface of the box cover 34 and the main body 10, that is, the inner case 14, so that the shelf fixing portion 11 is accommodated.

The insertion portion 11a of the shelf fixing portion 11 is located in the accommodation space 17. [ A contact surface 11c is formed at the lower end of the insertion portion 11a so that the box cover 34 is engaged with the box cover 34 while the box cover 34 is lifted upward.

On the other hand, on the rear surface of the box cover 34, a protruding portion 36 capable of coming into close contact with the close contact surface 11c is provided. The protruding portion 36 may be positioned below the close contact surface 11c of the shelf fixing portion 11. The protrusion 36 may be integrally formed with the box cover 34 or may be provided as a separate member from the box cover 34.

The protrusion 36 protrudes from the rear surface of the box cover 34 toward the accommodation space 17 by a predetermined length. The protrusion 36 may protrude to such an extent that the protrusion 36 may interfere with the shelf fixing part 11 in the process of moving the box cover 34 upward.

That is, the shelf fixing part 11 may be referred to as an "interference structure" for preventing the box cover 34 from moving, i.e., lifting or dropping.

The operation of the projecting portion 36 and the shelf fixing portion 11 will be described.

The protruding portion 36 is positioned below the contact surface 11c of the shelf fixing portion 11 in a state where the drawer 32 is drawn into the storage chamber 15. Here, the projecting portion 36 and the close contact surface 11c are separated by a predetermined distance.

Therefore, the box cover 34 can be easily inserted into or detached from the main body 10 without interfering with the shelf fixing part 11. [

When the drawer 32 is pulled out in this state, downward force F 1 may be applied to the front portion of the drawer 32 by the load of the stored product stored in the drawer 32. Of course, when the user presses the drawer 32 while operating the drawer 32, the force F1 may act similarly.

Then, the rear portion of the drawer 32 presses the bottom surface of the box cover 34, so that upward force F2 is applied to the box cover 34. [ At this time, the rear portion of the box cover 34 can be slightly raised.

However, when the projecting portion 36 is raised and brought into contact with the close contact surface 11c of the shelf fixing portion 11, the box cover 34 may not be raised any further.

That is, even if upward force is applied to the box cover 34, the box cover 34 is interfered with the shelf fixing part 11 by the protrusion 36. Here, a force F3 corresponding to the force F2 may be applied to the protrusion 36 downward.

According to the above-described structure, the rear portion of the box cover is prevented from being lifted in the process of withdrawing the drawer, and the position of the box cover can be prevented from being displaced.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a description has been given of a case where the projecting portion of the box cover interferes with the shelf fixing portion. Alternatively, however, the projecting portion may be configured to cause interference with other components.

In detail, the refrigerator body may be provided with a latching structure in which the protrusion is engaged with the protrusion. The latching structure may be provided on one side of the inner case, and the protrusion may be formed as an insertable portion. That is, in the state that the box cover is inserted into the refrigerator body, the protrusion can be inserted into the latching structure.

When an upward force is applied to the box cover, the protrusion is engaged in the insertion portion, so that the box cover can be prevented from being lifted.

1 is a perspective view showing a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a perspective view showing an internal view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a drawer of a storage box is removed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 and 5 are perspective views showing the positional relationship between the box cover and the shelf fixing unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a sectional view showing the position of the box cover and the shelf fixing unit in a state in which the drawer according to the embodiment of the present invention is retracted.

7 is a sectional view showing the position of the box cover and the shelf fixing unit in a state in which the drawer is drawn out according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (10)

A main body in which a storage chamber is formed; An inner case forming an inner appearance of the main body; And A shelf fixing portion provided on the inner case and allowing the shelf to be fixed, A drawer provided so as to be capable of being drawn out and pulled into the main body; A box cover for shielding the opened upper surface of the drawer; And And an interference structure provided on one side of the box cover to prevent the box cover from being lifted, In the box cover, Wherein the box cover is protruded from one side of the box cover, And a protrusion protruding to an extent that interference with the shelf fixing unit is generated in the process of moving the box cover upward. The method according to claim 1, And the protruding portion protrudes from the rear surface of the box cover. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the protrusion is positioned below the interference structure. The method of claim 3, Wherein at least a portion of the interference structure is received between the box cover and the body. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the box cover is detachably provided from the body and the protrusion and the interference structure are spaced apart when the box cover is coupled to the body. 6. The method of claim 5, Wherein the protrusion is in close contact with the interference structure in a process of applying a force in a direction in which the box cover is lifted. An inner case forming an inner appearance of the main body; A drawer provided so as to be capable of being drawn out and pulled into the main body; A box cover for shielding the opened upper surface of the drawer; And A shelf fixing portion provided on the inner case and allowing the shelf to be fixed, In the box cover, Wherein protrusions are formed to prevent lifting of the box cover when the drawer is drawn out. 8. The method of claim 7, Wherein the protrusion is engaged with a lower end of the shelf fixing part in a state that the drawer is drawn out. 8. The method of claim 7, And a receiving space is formed between the inner case and the box cover so that a lower portion of the shelf fixing part is received. 10. The method of claim 9, Wherein the protruding portion protrudes from the box cover toward the accommodating space, and is positioned below the shelf fixing portion.

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