KR101508384B1 - A shelf of Refrigerator and refrigerator including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shelf of a refrigerator and a refrigerator including the same, and more particularly, to a shelf of a refrigerator which improves the structure of a shelf provided in a refrigerator,

The shelf of the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a rail part provided in the refrigerator body; A fixed shelf supported by the rail part; A movable shelf movably provided on one side of the fixed shelf; A guide rail provided on the rail portion and guiding movement of the movable shelf; And a guide rib provided on the movable shelf and guided by the guide rail.

According to the shelf of the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention, the draw-out of the shelf is facilitated and the detachment of the shelf can be prevented.

Folding shelf, shelf fixing part,

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a shelf of a refrigerator and a refrigerator including the same,

An embodiment according to the present invention relates to a shelf of 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.

On the other hand, the refrigerator may be provided with a shelf for storing food. Generally, the shelf is fixed to the inside of the refrigerator body in a state where the food is stored on the upper side. The shelf may include a movable shelf that is detachably provided, and a rail that guides the movement of the movable shelf. Here, the rail may serve to support the mobile shelf.

The user can take out the mobile shelf to retrieve or store the food. In this case, the user does not have to take his or her hand into the refrigerator body to take out or store the food.

On the other hand, in the case of conventional shelves, there is a problem that deformation or breakage occurs in a moving shelf or a rail when many storages are stored in the shelves or storage and retrieval of storage items are repeated.

Particularly, when the user pulls out the movable shelf by applying an excessive force to the movable shelf, the movable shelf is detached from the rail.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a shelf for a refrigerator which can improve the structure of a shelf and make it easier to draw out a shelf.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator shelf that prevents detachment of a shelf by a guide structure for guiding movement of the movable shelf.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelf of a refrigerator including: a rail provided in a refrigerator body; A fixed shelf supported by the rail part; A movable shelf movably provided on one side of the fixed shelf; A guide rail provided on the rail portion and guiding movement of the movable shelf; And a guide rib provided on the movable shelf and guided by the guide rail.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: a main body having a storage chamber; And a folding shelf detachably provided to the main body, wherein the folding shelf is provided with a fixed shelf fixed to the main body; A movable shelf provided so as to be pulled out forward of the fixed shelf; A guide rail for guiding movement of the movable shelf; And a guide rib provided on the movable shelf and supporting the lower side of the guide rail.

According to the proposed embodiment, since the guide ribs of the movable shelf are guided by the guide rails of the rail during the movement of the movable shelf, the movable shelf can be easily moved.

Particularly, since the mobile shelf is supported at the upper and lower portions of the rail portion, there is an advantage that the shelf can be prevented from rocking in the lateral direction during the movement of the mobile shelf.

Further, since the guide rib is engaged with the end portion of the rail portion in a state that the movable shelf is drawn out, the movable shelf can be prevented from being detached from the rail portion even when the user draws out by applying a somewhat excessive force.

In addition, since the mobile shelf can be moved to the lower side of the fixed shelf to be drawn in, it is possible to secure a wide space in the storage room.

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.

1 is a perspective view illustrating the interior of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, a refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10 having a storage chamber, refrigerating chamber doors 11 and 12 and freezing chamber doors 13 selectively opening and closing the storage chamber .

The storage room includes a freezer room provided at the lower part and a refrigerator room provided at the upper part. The refrigerator compartment door (11, 12) is rotatably provided on both sides of the refrigerator compartment, and the freezer compartment door (13) can be provided so as to be pulled out forward.

Hereinafter, a bottom freezer type refrigerator in which a freezer compartment is provided below the refrigerator compartment will be described as an embodiment. However, the idea of the present embodiment is not limited to this, and it is clear that the present invention is applicable to both a top-mount type refrigerator in which the freezing compartment is provided on the upper side of the refrigerating compartment or a side-by-side type refrigerator in which the freezing compartment and the refrigerating compartment are provided on the right and left sides.

The refrigerator door (11, 12) is provided with a plurality of storage baskets (15) for storing stored items.

The main body 10 further includes a drawer 30 for storing a stored item and provided so as to be drawn out to the front of the main body 10.

On the other hand, the main body 10 is detachably provided with a shelf 100 for storing stored products. The space of the refrigerating chamber may be partitioned by the shelf 100.

A shelf fixing part 80 for fixing the shelf 100 to the main body 10 is provided at one side of the main body 10. The shelf fixing part (80) is formed with a latching groove (82) for allowing the shelf (100) to be inserted and engaged. Here, the latching groove (82) opens toward the front of the main body (10).

The latching grooves 82 may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction. The fixed height of the shelf 100 can be changed according to the position of the latching groove 82 to be inserted.

On the other hand, the shelf 100 is formed with a main body latching portion 102 (see FIG. 2) into which the latching groove 82 is inserted and engaged. It is easy to guess that the main body latching part 102 is protruded from one side of the shelf 100 in the direction of the latching groove 82.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a shelf showing a mobile shelf taken in according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 and 3, a shelf 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a movable shelf 110 provided to be pulled out forward, and a fixed shelf 110 fixed to one side of the movable shelf 110 130 and a rail part 150 for guiding the drawing of the mobile shelf 110.

In detail, the mobile shelf 110 includes a first receiving surface 111 on which a stored object is stored, and a frame 112 provided on an edge of the first receiving surface 111. The frame 112 includes a front portion 112a that forms the front surface of the mobile shelf 110. [

Further, the fixed shelf 130 is provided with a second receiving surface 131 for storing the stored product. A frame 132 forming a framework of the fixed shelf 130 is included in the rim of the second receiving surface 131.

That is, the movable shelf 110 and the fixed shelf 130 may be determined in size by the frames 112 and 132, respectively. Each of the frames 112 and 132 supports at least an upper rim portion of the first receiving surface 111 and the second receiving surface 131.

The first receiving surface 111 and the second receiving surface 131 may have a size corresponding to each other.

The rail part 150 may be provided on both sides of the mobile shelf 110 and the fixed shelf 130, respectively. The fixed shelf 130 is fixed to the rail part 150 and the movable shelf 110 can be moved along the rail part 150.

The shelf 100 may be provided with a plurality of support brackets 161 and 162 for reinforcing the strength of the rail 150.

The support brackets 161 and 162 extend in the lateral direction from one side rail part 150 toward the other side rail part 150. [ The support brackets 161 and 162 may be disposed below the fixed shelf 130.

The support brackets 161 and 162 may be spaced apart from each other and the first support bracket 161 may be positioned forward of the second support bracket 162.

The movable shelf 110 can be led to the lower side of the fixed shelf 130. In detail, the mobile shelf 110 can be inserted into the space between the brackets 161 and 162 and the fixed shelf 130.

At this time, since the shelf 100 has a shape folded in half, the shelf may be called a "folding shelf ".

When the mobile shelf 110 is pulled out to the lower side of the fixed shelf 130, the storage surface of the shelf is reduced to about half, and a large storage is stored in the lower side of the shelf 100 There will be.

That is, the user may be able to pull or pull the mobile shelf 110 according to the size (height) of the stored product.

Hereinafter, the structure of the shelf will be described with reference to the drawings.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a lower structure of a shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, a shelf 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a movable shelf 110 that is movably provided, a fixed shelf 130 that is fixed to the rear side of the movable shelf 110, And a rail part 150 for guiding the movement of the mobile shelf 110 is included.

FIG. 4 shows a structure of one side of the shelf 100, but the same structure may be applied to the other side of the shelf 100.

The mobile shelf 110 is provided with a first receiving surface 111 for storing a stored object, a first frame 112 forming an outer surface of the moving shelf 110, And a support portion 119 for supporting the first frame 112.

Here, the support portion 119 is provided on the lower side of the first frame 112. The support portion 119 supports the lower side of the first receiving surface 111.

The upper side of the first receiving surface 111 is supported by the first frame 112 and the lower side of the first receiving surface 111 is supported by the supporting portion 119.

The frame 112 includes a frame bottom portion 113 forming a lower outer appearance of the frame 112. The frame bottom part 113 is provided with a guide rib 115 guided along one side of the rail part 150 in the process of moving the mobile shelf 110.

A supporting protrusion 118 supported by the rail part 150 is provided on the rear side of the lower frame part 113 in the process of the moving shelf 110 being drawn in and out.

Meanwhile, the rail part 150 includes a guide rail 151 for guiding the moving path of the movable shelf 110.

The guide rail 151 includes an upper surface portion 151a for supporting the lower side of the movable shelf 110 and a lower end portion 151b projecting downward from the lower side of the upper surface portion 151a.

The upper surface portion 151a and the lower end portion 151b extend from the front of the guide rail 151 toward the rear.

In summary, the upper surface portion 151a forms one side surface of the guide rail 151, and the lower end portion 151b forms the other side surface. The guide rib 115 may be guided by the lower end 151b and the support protrusion 118 may be guided by the upper surface 151a.

On the other hand, the guide rails 151 are formed to have a "mono-rail" shape. Correspondingly, the guide ribs 115 may be bent in a "U" shape so as to surround the outer side of the lower end portion 151b.

As a result, the guide ribs 115 are arranged to receive at least a portion of the guide rails 151, and can be moved back and forth in this state.

The guide rails 151 are formed so as to be inclined downwardly as they move backward in order to move the movable shelf 110 to the lower side of the fixed shelf 130.

Also, the rail part 150 includes a front corresponding part 152 provided at a position corresponding to the front part 112a.

The front surface corresponding portion 152 has a shape corresponding to the front surface portion 112a. Therefore, the front surface of the shelf 100 can be clean when the mobile shelf 110 is drawn out.

5 and 6 are bottom perspective views showing a locking structure of a mobile shelf and a rail according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 6, a mobile shelf 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes latching protrusions 114 (see FIG. 5) for engaging the rail part 150 in a state in which the mobile shelf 110 is drawn out ).

The latching protrusion 114 is provided on one side of the frame bottom portion 113 and protrudes outward from the frame bottom portion 113.

Further, the rail portion 150 is formed with a latching groove 153 for latching the latching protrusion 114 therebetween. The latching groove 153 is vertically formed on one side of the guide rail 151.

Of course, the latching groove 153 may be formed at a position corresponding to the latching protrusion 114 when the mobile shelf 110 is drawn out.

The latching protrusion 114 can be inserted from the upper side of the latching groove 153 and extend downward. The latching protrusion 114 may have a hook shape to easily engage with the latching groove 153.

Meanwhile, in the process of moving the mobile shelf 110, the latching protrusion 114 is released from the latching groove 153 and can be moved backward.

At this time, the user may slightly push the movable shelf 110 to release the latching protrusion 114, and then push it backward.

Then, the locking protrusion 114 is guided by the upper surface portion 151a of the guide rail 151 and can be moved backward.

On the contrary, in the process of pulling out the mobile shelf 110, the latching protrusion 114 is guided by the upper surface portion 151a and moved forward. When the latching protrusion 114 is engaged with the latching groove 153, the mobile shelf 110 can be completely pulled out.

That is, the mobile shelf 110 is guided by the guide ribs 115 below the guide rails 151 and is guided by the retaining protrusions 114 and the support protrusions 118, And guided on the upper side.

According to the above configuration, since the movable shelf 110 can be stably supported on the upper and lower sides of the guide rail 151, the movable shelf 110 can be prevented from being detached from the guide rail 151 There is an advantage that it can be.

In addition, there is an effect that the movable shelf 110 can be easily moved while minimizing oscillation in the vertical or horizontal direction during the movement of the movable shelf 110.

Hereinafter, a process in which the mobile shelf is pulled out will be described.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a mobile shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is guided by a rail portion, and FIG. 8 is a view showing a state where a guide rib and a rail are engaged with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the guide ribs 115 according to the embodiment of the present invention are guided by the guide rails 151 during the movement of the movable shelf 110.

As described above, the guide ribs 115 may be guided by a lower end portion 151b protruding downward from the upper surface of the guide rail 151. [

Although not shown in the drawing, a soft material may be added to the lower end 151b to minimize friction with the guide rib 115. [ On the other hand, the material of the lower end 151b itself may be formed smoothly.

As shown in FIG. 8, the guide ribs 115 are positioned on the lower side of the front counterpart 152 in a state that the movable shelf 110 is completely drawn out.

At this time, the guide ribs 115 are engaged with the front corresponding portions 152. For this purpose, the front surface corresponding portion 152 is formed with a latching protrusion 155 which is engaged with the guide rib 115.

The locking protrusion 155 may be bent downward from the body of the front surface corresponding portion 152.

The guide rib 115 is formed at a position corresponding to the engaging protrusion 155 and includes an engaging surface 115a which is in surface contact with the engaging protrusion 155. [

As described above, since the movable shelf 110 is completely drawn out, the guide rib 115 engages the rail part 150, so that a stable drawing state can be maintained.

Accordingly, even if the user draws the mobile shelf 110 more strongly, the movement of the mobile shelf 110 from the rail 150 can be prevented.

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

2 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a perspective view of a shelf showing a pulled-in mobile shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a perspective view showing a lower structure of a shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are bottom perspective views showing a locking structure of a mobile shelf and a rail according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a mobile shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is guided by a rail. FIG.

8 is a view showing a state where a guide rib and a rail are engaged with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (12)

A main body in which a storage chamber is formed; A rail part provided on the refrigerator main body; And a detachably provided folding shelf of the main body, In the folding shelf, A fixed shelf supported by the rail part; A movable shelf movably provided on one side of the fixed shelf; And In the mobile shelf, A locking protrusion provided on the movable shelf and guided along the upper side of the guide rail, And a locking groove formed in the guide rail for allowing the locking protrusion to be inserted therein, A guide rail provided on the rail portion and guiding movement of the movable shelf; And And a guide rib provided on the movable shelf and guided by the guide rail. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the guide ribs are formed to protrude outward from the moving shelf. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the guide ribs are configured to receive at least a portion of the guide rails. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the guide rib is formed to have a U-shape. The method according to claim 1, In the guide rib, And a latching surface for latching the rail part is formed in a state that the movable shelf is drawn out. 6. The method of claim 5, And a latching jaw is formed in the rail portion at a position corresponding to the engaging surface. The method according to claim 1, The mobile shelf includes: Wherein the shelf is provided movably below the fixed shelf. delete The method according to claim 1, And the guide ribs are formed to surround the lower side of the guide rails. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the guide rail extends downwardly in an inclined manner toward the rear. delete delete

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