KR102322981B1 - Refrigerator and home appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

The refrigerator is started. The disclosed refrigerator includes a main body forming a storage compartment, and a door provided to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door is rotatably coupled to the main body, a door body having a heat insulating material therein, and a front side of the door body a panel body positioned on the panel body, a first trim disposed on the first edge portion of the panel body and provided to rotate with respect to the door body, and a second edge portion opposite to the first edge portion of the panel body and a second trim disposed to be coupled to the door body when the first trim is coupled to the door body.

Description

Refrigerator and home appliances {REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator and home appliances, and more particularly, to a refrigerator and home appliances having an improved door structure.

BACKGROUND A refrigerator is a device for keeping food fresh by having a main body having a storage compartment and a cold air supply system for supplying cold air to the storage compartment. The storage compartment is maintained at approximately 0 to 5 degrees Celsius and includes a refrigerator compartment for refrigerated storage of food, and a freezer compartment maintained at approximately 0 to minus 30 degrees Celsius to freeze and store food. In general, the storage compartment is provided so that the front is opened for food in and out, the open front (front) of the storage compartment is opened and closed by a door.

Refrigerators can be classified into types according to the shape of the storage compartment and the door. A TMF (Top Mounted Freezer) type refrigerator in which the storage compartment is divided up and down by a horizontal partition wall to form a freezer compartment on the upper side and a refrigerating compartment on the lower side; It can be classified as a BMF (Bottom Mounted Freezer) type refrigerator in which a refrigerating compartment is formed in the refrigeration chamber and a freezing compartment is formed in the lower side. In addition, there is an SBS (Side by Side) type refrigerator in which the storage compartment is partitioned left and right by vertical bulkheads, a freezing compartment is formed on one side, and a refrigerating compartment is formed on the other side. There is a FDR (French Door Refrigerator) type refrigerator in which a freezer compartment is formed on the lower side and the refrigerating compartment on the upper side is opened and closed by a pair of doors.

One aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator and a home appliance that can easily change the design of a door.

Another aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator and home appliances capable of preventing an edge of the door panel from being separated from the door body when the door panel is fixed to the door body.

A refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention includes a main body forming a storage compartment, and a door provided to open and close the storage compartment, the door being rotatably coupled to the main body, the door body having a heat insulating material therein; A panel body positioned in front of the body, a first trim disposed on a first edge portion of the panel body and provided to rotate with respect to the door body to be coupled, and a first trim opposite to the first edge portion of the panel body and a second trim disposed on the second edge portion and provided to be coupled to the door body when the first trim is coupled to the door body.

The door may further include a fixing member coupled to the second trim and the door body to fix the second trim to the door body when the second trim is coupled to the door body.

The door body may include a mounting space formed to rotate the first trim when the first trim is coupled.

The first trim includes a first trim groove, and the door body is a cap protrusion that is formed to be insertable into the first trim groove. and a cap protrusion supporting the first trim to restrict flow.

The first trim includes a first trim body fixed to the panel body, a first trim protrusion protruding to be spaced apart from the first trim body to form the first trim groove, and the first trim protrusion into a plurality of parts. It may include a first trim segment formed to be separated.

wherein the second trim includes a second trim body fixed to the panel body, a second trim protrusion extending from the second trim body to be coupled to the door body, and separating the second trim protrusion into a plurality of parts It may include a second trim segment.

the door is disposed on a third edge part perpendicular to the first edge part and the second edge part of the panel body, and is provided to be fixed to the door body when the first trim is coupled to the door body It may further include a third trim.

The third trim includes a third trim body fixed to the panel body, a third trim protrusion extending from the third trim body to be coupled to the door body, and separating the third trim protrusion into a plurality of parts It may include a third trim segment.

The third trim includes a third trim protrusion having a portion protruding toward the door body, and the door body is a chassis provided to support the third trim protrusion in a direction in which the panel body is coupled to the door body. It may include a fixing part.

One of the third trim protrusion and the chassis fixing part may include a material having elasticity so as to be deformable when the third trim is coupled to the door body.

The third trim may include a magnetic material.

The third trim may include a third trim body fixed to the panel body, and a third trim protrusion that is configured to include a material more flexible than that of the third trim body, and is provided to be coupled to the door body.

The third trim includes a third trim body fixed to the panel body, a third trim protrusion protruding from the third trim toward the door body, and a material that is more flexible than the third trim body and the third trim protrusion. and a third trim cover provided to cover the outside of the third trim protrusion.

The door may further include a buffer member disposed between the panel body and the door body and provided to absorb an impact applied to the panel body.

The door body forms a chassis forming left and right side surfaces of the door, a lower surface of the door, a lower door cap provided to be engageable with the first trim, and an upper surface of the door, and is combined with the second trim It may include an upper door cap provided to be possible, a case forming a rear surface of the door, and a cover forming a front surface of the door body and provided to be covered by the panel body.

In another aspect, a home appliance according to the spirit of the present invention includes a body having an open shape on one side, and a door provided to open and close the open side of the body, the door is rotatably coupled to the body a door body to be a door body, a panel body positioned in front of the door body, a first trim disposed at a lower end of the panel body and provided to rotate with respect to the door body to be coupled, a first trim disposed at an upper end of the panel body, and the second trim a second trim provided to be coupled to the door body when the first trim is coupled to the door body; and a second trim disposed at left and right ends of the panel body, respectively, when the first trim is coupled to the door body, the door body and a third trim provided to be fixed to the .

The first trim includes a first trim body fixed to the panel body, a first trim protrusion protruding from the first trim body, and a first trim segment formed to separate the first trim protrusion into a plurality of parts. can do.

The first trim may include a first trim groove formed between the first trim body and the first trim protrusion, and the door body may include a cap protrusion formed to be insertable into the first trim groove. .

The door body may include a mounting space formed to rotate the first trim when the first trim is coupled.

The door may further include a fixing member provided to pass through the door body and the second trim to fix the second trim to the door body when the second trim is coupled to the door body.

According to the spirit of the present invention, since the refrigerator and the home appliance include the door panel detachably mounted on the door body, the design of the door can be easily changed.

According to the spirit of the present invention, since the edge of the door panel is coupled to and fixed to the door body of the refrigerator and the home appliance, the edge of the door panel can be prevented from being separated from the door body.

1 is a view showing a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view illustrating the first door shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 3 is a view showing the door panel of the first door shown in FIG. 2 being disassembled from the door body;
FIG. 4 is a view showing the lower trim shown in FIG. 3 .
FIG. 5 is a view showing the upper trim shown in FIG. 3 .
FIG. 6 is a view illustrating the side trim shown in FIG. 3 .
FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the door body shown in FIG. 3 .
8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the lower trim shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to the door body.
9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the upper trim shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to the door body.
10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the side trim shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to the door body.
11 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to a door body;
12 is a view illustrating a state in which the side trim of the door panel shown in FIG. 10 is coupled to the chassis of the door body;
13 is a view illustrating a state in which the upper end of the door panel shown in FIG. 2 is fixed to the door body.
14 is an exploded view illustrating a door panel according to another embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the lower trim shown in FIG. 14 is coupled to the door body.
16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the upper trim shown in FIG. 14 is coupled to the door body.
17 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the side trim shown in FIG. 14 is coupled to the door body.
18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.
22 is an exploded view illustrating a first door according to another embodiment of the present invention.
23 is an exploded view illustrating a first door according to another embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a diagram illustrating a clothing manager to which a door panel and a door body are applied according to another embodiment of the present invention.
25 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 24 is separated from the door body;
26 is a view illustrating a cooking appliance to which a door panel and a door body are applied according to another embodiment of the present invention.
27 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 26 is separated from the door body;
28 is a view illustrating a dishwasher to which a door panel and a door body are applied according to another embodiment of the present invention.
29 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 28 is separated from the door body;

The configuration shown in the embodiments and drawings described in this specification is only a preferred example of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the present specification at the time of filing of the present application.

In addition, the same reference numbers or reference numerals in each drawing in the present specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same functions.

In addition, the terms used herein are used to describe the embodiments, and are not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of figures, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, terms including an ordinal number such as "first", "second", etc. used herein may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms, and the terms are It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. The term “and/or” includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

On the other hand, the terms "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape of each component and Location is not limited.

Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

Referring to FIG. 1 , a refrigerator 1 includes a main body 10 , a storage compartment 20 that is vertically partitioned inside the main body 10 , a door 100 for opening and closing the storage compartment 20 , and a storage compartment ( 20) includes a cold air supply device (not shown) for supplying cold air.

The main body 10 includes an inner case 11 forming a storage compartment 20, an outer case 12 coupled to the outside of the inner case to form an outer case, and a body insulation material that is foamed between the inner case and the outer case to insulate the storage compartment 20 (not shown) may be included.

The cold air supply device may generate cold air using a cooling cycle of compressing, condensing, expanding, and evaporating the refrigerant.

The storage compartment 20 may be divided into a plurality by the partition 15 , and a plurality of shelves 25 and storage containers 26 may be provided in the storage compartment 20 to store food and the like.

The storage compartment 20 may be divided into a plurality of storage compartments 22, 23, 24 by a partition 15, and the partition 15 is horizontally coupled to the inside of the storage compartment 20 to connect the storage compartment 20 to the upper storage compartment ( or a first partition 17 dividing the first storage chamber 22 and the lower storage chambers 23 and 24, and vertically coupled to the lower storage chambers 23 and 24 to form the lower storage chambers 23 and 24 into the second storage chamber ( 23 ) and a second partition 19 dividing it into a third storage chamber 24 .

The partition 15 having a T-shape by combining the first partition 17 and the second partition 19 may divide the storage room 20 into three spaces. Among the upper storage compartment 22 and the lower storage compartments 23 and 24 divided by the first partition 17 , the upper storage compartment 22 may be used as a refrigerating compartment, and the lower storage compartments 23 and 24 may be used as a freezing compartment.

The lower storage compartments 23 and 24 may be entirely used as a freezer compartment, but the second storage compartment 23 may be used as a freezing compartment and the third storage compartment 24 may be used as a refrigerating compartment, and the second storage compartment 23 may be used as a freezing compartment and used as a freezer compartment. 3 The storage compartment 24 may be used as both a freezer compartment and a refrigerating compartment.

The division of the storage compartment 20 as described above is given as an example, and each storage compartment 22 , 23 , and 24 may be used differently from the above description.

The storage compartment 20 may be opened and closed by the door 100 . The door 100 includes a pair of first doors (or upper doors 101) for opening and closing the upper storage compartment 22, and a pair of second doors (or lower doors, 102) for opening and closing the lower storage compartments 23 and 24. ) may be included. The pair of first doors 101 and the pair of second doors 102 may open and close the opening 10a of the opened body 10 .

A rotating bar 103 may be provided on one of the pair of first doors 101 . The rotation bar 103 may seal a gap between the pair of first doors 101 when the pair of first doors 101 are closed. The main body 10 may be provided with a rotation bar guide 13 for guiding the movement of the rotation bar 103 .

Hereinafter, only one of the first door 101 and the second door 102 will be described for convenience of description, and the description of the remaining first door 101 and the second door 102 will be omitted. However, the first door 101 and the second door 102, which are not described, are provided in mirror symmetry with the first door 101 and the second door 102 described below, respectively. Except for , the configuration may be approximately the same. In addition, the same configuration as that of the first door 101 may be applied to the second door 102 , and a detailed description of the configuration of the second door 102 that is the same as that of the first door 101 will be omitted. can

The upper storage compartment 22 may be opened and closed by the first door 101 rotatably coupled to the body 10 . The first door 101 may be opened and closed through the first door handle 138 (refer to FIG. 7 ). The first door handle 138 may be recessed in the lower surface of the first door 101 .

A door shelf 105 capable of accommodating food may be provided on the rear surface of the first door 101 . The door shelf 105 may include shelf support parts 107 vertically extending from the first door 101 to support the door shelf 105 at both left and right sides of the door shelf 105 . The shelf support unit 107 may be provided to be detachably provided on the first door 101 as a separate configuration, and in the present embodiment, it is provided to protrude rearward from the rear surface of the first door 101 to extend in the vertical direction.

A first gasket 109 may be provided on the rear edge of the first door 101 to seal a gap with the main body 10 when the first door 101 is closed. The first gasket 109 may be installed in a loop shape along the rim on the rear surface of the first door 101 , and a first magnet (not shown) may be included therein.

The lower storage chambers 23 and 24 may be opened and closed by the second door 102 rotatably coupled to the main body 10 . The second door 102 may be opened and closed through the second door handle 104 . The second door handle 104 may be recessed in the upper surface of the second door 102 . Although not shown, the second door 102 may be provided in a sliding manner.

A second gasket 106 may be provided on the rear edge of the second door 102 to seal a gap with the main body 10 when the second door 102 is closed. The second gasket 106 may be installed in a loop shape along an edge on the rear surface of the second door 102 , and a second magnet (not shown) may be included therein.

FIG. 2 is a view illustrating the first door shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a view showing the door panel of the first door shown in FIG. 2 being disassembled from the door body; FIG. 4 is a view showing the lower trim shown in FIG. 3 . FIG. 5 is a view showing the upper trim shown in FIG. 3 . FIG. 6 is a view illustrating the side trim shown in FIG. 3 . FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the door body shown in FIG. 3 . 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the lower trim shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to the door body. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the upper trim shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to the door body. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the side trim shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to the door body.

2 and 3 , the first door 101 may include a door panel 110 and a door body 120 . The door panel 110 may be detachably coupled to the door body 120 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the door panel 110 may include a panel body 111 , a buffer member 115 , and fixing trims 116 , 117 , and 118 .

The panel body 111 may form an outer shape of the first door 101 . The panel body 111 may have a flat plate shape. Various designs to satisfy user needs may be provided on the front surface of the panel body 111 . Fixing trims 116 , 117 , and 118 for coupling with the door body 120 may be disposed on the rear surface of the panel body 111 .

The panel body 111 may have a thickness greater than or equal to a predetermined size. The panel body 111 illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 10 may include glass. When the panel body 111 has a thickness greater than or equal to a predetermined size, the end of the panel body 111 may be finished without being sharp.

The buffer member 115 may be disposed on the rear surface of the panel body 111 . The buffer member 115 may be disposed in a space formed between the door panel 110 and the door body 120 . When an impact is applied to the door panel 110 , the buffer member 115 may be configured to prevent the impact from being transmitted to the door body 120 . In addition, the buffer member 115 may be configured to absorb noise that may be generated from the door panel 110 . The buffer member 115 may include expanded polystyrene.

3 to 6 , the fixed trims 116 , 117 , and 118 may include a lower trim 116 , an upper trim 117 , and a side trim 118 . The fixing trims 116 , 117 , 118 may be attached to the panel body 111 via an adhesive 108 (see FIGS. 8-10 ). The fixing trims 116 , 117 , and 118 may be adhered to the panel body 111 using a poly urethane reactive (PUR) bonding method. However, the fixing method of the fixing trims 116 , 117 , and 118 is not limited thereto. The door panel 110 is firmly coupled to the door body 120 by the fixing trims 116 , 117 , and 118 , and may be coupled to be easily separated.

Specifically, referring to FIGS. 4 and 8 , the lower trim 116 includes a lower trim body 116a, a lower trim protrusion 116b, a lower trim groove 116c, and a lower trim segment 116d. may include The lower trim 116 may be referred to as a first trim 116 . The lower trim 116 may be disposed on a lower edge portion of the panel body 111 .

The lower trim body 116a may extend in an approximately horizontal direction to be fixed to the lower end of the panel body 111 . The lower trim body 116a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The lower trim body 116a may be fixed to the panel body 111 through an adhesive 108 .

The lower trim protrusion 116b may protrude rearward from the lower trim body 116a. The lower trim protrusion 116b may be provided to form a lower trim groove 116c between the lower trim body 116a and the lower trim body 116a. The lower trim protrusion 116b may have a shape extending rearward by a predetermined length from the lower trim body 116a and then substantially extending in the vertical direction.

The lower trim groove 116c may be formed between the lower trim protrusion 116b and the lower trim body 116a. The lower trim groove 116c may be provided to accommodate the lower cap protrusion 139 of the lower door cap 136 . The lower trim groove 116c may be provided to correspond to the size and/or shape of the lower cap protrusion 139 . As the lower cap protrusion 139 is inserted into the lower trim groove 116c , the lower end of the panel body 111 may be fixed to the door body 120 .

The lower trim segment 116d may be formed on the lower trim protrusion 116b. The lower trim segment 116d may be provided to separate the lower trim protrusion 116b into a plurality of parts. The portions of the lower trim protrusion 116b separated by the lower trim segment 116d may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the extending direction of the lower trim protrusion 116b. Although it is illustrated in FIG. 4 that one lower trim segment 116d is provided, the number of the lower trim segment 116d is not limited thereto. As the lower trim segment 116d separates the lower trim protrusion 116b into a plurality of parts, when the panel body 111 is deformed by heat, the lower trim 116 is caused by a deformation force applied to the lower trim 116 . ) to prevent breakage.

5 and 9 , the upper trim 117 may include an upper trim body 117a, an upper trim protrusion 117b, and an upper trim hole 117c. The upper trim 117 may be referred to as a second trim 117 . The upper trim 117 may be disposed on an upper edge of the panel body 111 .

The upper trim body 117a may extend in an approximately horizontal direction to be fixed to the upper end of the panel body 111 . The upper trim body 117a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The upper trim body 117a may be fixed to the panel body 111 through an adhesive 108 .

The upper trim protrusion 117b may protrude rearward from the upper trim body 117a. The upper trim protrusion 117b may be provided to be insertable into the upper coupling groove 132 of the upper door cap 130 . The upper trim protrusion 117b may be fixed in a state in which the upper coupling groove 132 is inserted into the upper coupling groove 132 by the fixing member 134 .

The upper trim hole 117c may be formed in the upper trim protrusion 117b. The upper trim hole 117c may be provided so that the fixing member 134 can be inserted thereinto. The upper trim hole 117c may be formed to substantially vertically penetrate the upper trim protrusion 117b. As the fixing member 134 is inserted into the upper trim hole 117c while the upper trim protrusion 117b is inserted into the upper coupling groove 132 , the upper end of the panel body 111 is fixed to the door body 120 . can be

The upper trim segment 117d may be formed on the upper trim protrusion 117b. The upper trim segment 117d may be provided to separate the upper trim protrusion 117b into a plurality of parts. The portions of the upper trim protrusion 117b separated by the upper trim segment 117d may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the extending direction of the upper trim protrusion 117b. Although it is illustrated that two upper trim segmental parts 117d are provided in FIG. 5 , the number of upper trim segmental parts 117d is not limited thereto. As the upper trim segment 117d separates the upper trim protrusion 117b into a plurality of parts, when the panel body 111 is deformed by heat, the upper trim 117 is caused by a deformation force applied to the upper trim 117 . ) to prevent breakage.

6 and 10 , the side trim 118 may include a side trim body 118a, a side trim protrusion 118b, and a side trim segment 118d. The side trim 118 may be referred to as a third trim 118 . The side trim 118 may be disposed on left and right edges of the panel body 111 .

The side trim body 118a may extend in a substantially vertical direction so as to be respectively fixed to the left and right ends of the panel body 111 . The side trim body 118a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side trim body 118a may be fixed to the panel body 111 through an adhesive 108 .

The side trim protrusion 118b may protrude rearward from the side trim body 118a. The side trim protrusion 118b may be formed to be coupled to the chassis fixing part 122 of the chassis 121 and 126 . When the side trim protrusion 118b is coupled to the chassis fixing part 122 , it may be formed of a material having a predetermined elasticity so as to be deformed and then restored by being pressed by the chassis fixing part 122 . The side trim protrusion 118b may be provided to generate an elastic force in a direction in contact with the chassis fixing part 122 when the side trim 118 is coupled to the door body 120 . At least one portion of the side trim protrusion 118b may be bent toward the chassis fixing part 122 .

The side trim segment 118d may be formed on the side trim protrusion 118b. The side trim segment 118d may be provided to separate the side trim protrusion 118b into a plurality of parts. The portions of the side trim protrusion 118b separated by the side trim segment 118d may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other in a direction in which the side trim protrusion 118b extends. Although it is illustrated in FIG. 6 that three side trim segmental portions 118d are provided, the number of side trim segmental portions 118d is not limited thereto. As the side trim segment 118d separates the side trim protrusion 118b into a plurality of parts, when the panel body 111 is deformed by heat, the side trim 118 is caused by a deformation force applied to the side trim 118 . ) to prevent breakage.

3 and 7 , the door body 120 includes chassis 121 and 126 , an upper door cap 130 , a lower door cap 136 , a cover 140 , and a case 150 . may include

The chassis 121 , 126 may be constructed by including different materials from the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 . Specifically, the chassis 121 and 126 may include aluminum. The upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 may include ABS resin (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer).

The chassis 121 and 126 may include a first chassis 121 forming a left side surface of the first door 101 and a second chassis 126 forming a right side surface of the first door 101 . The chassis 121 and 126 may extend in the vertical direction. Hereinafter, only the first chassis 121 will be described for convenience of description, and the same structure may be applied to the second chassis 126 .

7 and 10 , the first chassis 121 may include a chassis fixing part 122 . The chassis fixing part 122 may be formed to be engageable with the side trim protrusion 118b of the side trim 118 . The chassis fixing part 122 may include a portion extending toward the panel body 111 when the door panel 110 is mounted on the door body 120 . When the chassis fixing part 122 is coupled to the side trim protrusion 118b, it may be formed of a material having a predetermined elasticity so as to be deformed and restored by being pressed by the side trim protrusion 118b. The chassis fixing part 122 may be provided such that, when the side trim 118 is coupled to the door body 120 , an elastic force is generated in a direction in contact with the side trim 118 . The chassis fixing part 122 may have a shape in which at least one portion is bent toward the side trim 118 .

The first chassis 121 may include a chassis hole 123 . The chassis hole 123 may be formed so that a fastening member (not shown) for coupling with the cover 140 can be coupled thereto. After aligning the cover 140 with respect to the first chassis 121 so that the cover hole 142 is positioned at a position corresponding to the chassis hole 123 , the fastening member is inserted into the cover hole 142 and the chassis hole 123 . As it is inserted, the cover 140 may be fixed to the first chassis 121 .

The upper door cap 130 may be coupled to upper ends of the chassis 121 and 126 . The upper door cap 130 may form an upper surface of the first door 101 . The upper door cap 130 may include an upper cap body 131 .

7 and 9 , an upper coupling groove 132 may be formed in the upper cap body 131 . The upper coupling groove 132 may be recessed in one surface facing the door panel 110 . The upper coupling groove 132 may be provided to accommodate a portion of the upper trim 117 .

A passage hole 133 may be formed on the upper surface of the upper cap body 131 . Specifically, the passage hole 133 may be formed to communicate with the upper coupling groove 132 and the outside when the fixing member 134 is not mounted. After the fixing member 134 is inserted into the upper coupling groove 132 through the passage hole 133 , it may be coupled to the upper trim hole 117c of the upper trim 117 . When the insertion of the fixing member 134 is completed, the passage hole 133 may be covered through the fixing member 134 . The fixing member 134 may be detachably mounted to the upper cap body 131 .

An upper cap hole 135 may be formed in the upper cap body 131 . The upper cap hole 135 may be formed so that a fastening member (not shown) for coupling with the cover 140 can be coupled thereto. After aligning the cover 140 with respect to the upper door cap 130 so that the cover hole 142 is positioned at a position corresponding to the upper cap hole 135 , the fastening member is connected to the cover hole 142 and the upper cap hole 135 . ), the cover 140 may be fixed to the upper door cap 130 .

7 and 8 , the lower door cap 136 may be coupled to the lower ends of the chassis 121 and 126 . The lower door cap 136 may form a bottom surface of the first door 101 . The lower door cap 136 may include a lower cap body 137 .

A first door handle 138 may be formed on the lower cap body 137 . The first door handle 138 may be recessed upwardly from the bottom surface of the lower door cap 136 .

A lower cap protrusion 139 may be formed on the lower cap body 137 . The lower cap protrusion 139 may protrude upward from the bottom surface of the lower cap body 137 . The lower cap protrusion 139 may be provided to be insertable into the lower trim groove 116c of the lower trim 116 .

The lower cap body 137 may include an installation guide 137a protruding upward from the bottom surface. The installation guide 137a may be disposed to be spaced apart from the lower cap protrusion 139 by a predetermined distance. The installation guide 137a may be provided to guide the lower trim 116 of the door panel 110 to an installation position when the door panel 110 is mounted on the door body 120 .

A mounting space 139a may be formed between the installation guide 137a and the lower cap protrusion 139 . Through the mounting space 139a, the door panel 110 may rotate so that the lower cap protrusion 139 is inserted into the lower trim groove 116c while the lower end portion is positioned adjacent to the lower cap protrusion 139. . Accordingly, the door panel 110 may be fixed to the door body 120 .

A lower cap hole 137aa may be formed in the lower cap body 137 . The lower cap hole 137aa may be formed so that a fastening member (not shown) for coupling with the cover 140 can be coupled thereto. After aligning the cover 140 with respect to the lower door cap 136 so that the cover hole 142 is positioned at a position corresponding to the lower cap hole 137aa, the fastening member is connected to the cover hole 142 and the lower cap hole 137aa. ), the cover 140 may be fixed to the lower door cap 136 .

The chassis 121 and 126 , the upper door cap 130 , and the lower door cap 136 may form upper, lower, left, and right side surfaces of the first door 101 . The chassis 121 and 126 , the upper door cap 130 , and the lower door cap 136 may be collectively referred to as a door frame. The door frame may have an open front and rear surface. Meanwhile, in FIG. 7 , the chassis 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130, and the lower door cap 136 are shown as being detachably provided, but the chassis 121 and 126 and the upper door cap ( 130 and the lower door cap 136 may be integrally formed. That is, the door frame may be integrally formed.

The cover 140 may be mounted on the door frame to cover the open front of the door frame. The cover 140 may include a cover body 141 .

The cover body 141 includes a cover hole 142 through which a fastening member (not shown) passes when the cover 140 is coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 , the upper door cap 130 , and the lower door cap 136 . ) may be included. As the cover body 141 is respectively coupled to the chassis 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130, and the lower door cap 136 after the fastening member passes through the cover hole 142, the rim portion is formed on the chassis ( 121 and 126 , the upper door cap 130 , and the lower door cap 136 may be respectively fixed.

A bending part 143 may be provided at the lower end of the cover body 141 . The bending part 143 may be formed to be bent backward from the cover body 141 . The bending part 143 may be provided to form a step with the cover body 141 . The bending part 143 may form a mounting space 139a together with the lower cap protrusion 139 and the installation guide 137a. A cover hole 142 for coupling with the lower door cap 136 may be formed in the bending part 143 .

The case 150 may be mounted on the door frame to cover the open rear surface of the door frame. The case 150 may include a first shelf support 107 on which the first door shelf 105 is mounted.

11 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to a door body; 12 is a view illustrating a state in which the side trim of the door panel shown in FIG. 10 is coupled to the chassis of the door body; 13 is a view illustrating a state in which the upper end of the door panel shown in FIG. 2 is fixed to the door body.

A process of assembling the door panel 110 to the door body 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 .

First, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 are respectively coupled to the upper and lower ends of the chassis 121 and 126 to form a door frame. The door body 120 is formed by coupling the cover 140 and the case 150 to the front and rear surfaces of the door frame, respectively. The heat insulating material 129 is foamed inside the door body 120 .

Referring to FIG. 11 , the door panel 110 may be aligned such that the lower trim 116 faces the lower cap protrusion 139 of the door body 120 . The door panel 110 may be positioned to extend from the lower cap protrusion 139 toward the upper front side. The door panel 110 rotates so that the lower cap protrusion 139 can be inserted into the lower trim groove 116c while the end of the lower cap protrusion 139 is aligned to be positioned at the entrance of the lower trim groove 116c. do. The door panel 110 rotates clockwise based on the direction shown in FIG. 11 and may be primarily coupled to the door body 120 as shown in FIG. 8 . As the mounting space 139a is formed in the lower door cap 136 , the door panel 110 rotates with respect to the door body 120 and can be coupled thereto.

Referring to FIG. 12 , as the door panel 110 is rotated to be coupled to the door body 120 , the side trim 118 may be coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 . The side trim 118 may be sequentially coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 from the bottom to the top. Specifically, in the side trim 118 , when the side trim protrusion 118b comes into contact with the chassis fixing part 122 , the side trim projection 118b and/or the chassis fixing part 122 are deformed and the chassis 121 and 126 . ) can be combined. When the side trim 118 is coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 , an elastic force may be applied to the side trim protrusion 118b and the chassis fixing part 122 in a mutually contacting direction.

Referring to FIG. 13 , when the coupling of the side trim 118 is completed, the upper trim protrusion 117b of the upper trim 117 may be inserted into the upper coupling groove 132 . When the upper trim protrusion 117b is inserted into the upper coupling groove 132 , the fixing member 134 may be inserted into the upper trim hole 117c through the passage hole 133 . As the fixing member 134 is coupled to the passage hole 133 and the upper trim hole 117c , the door panel 110 may be fixed to the upper door cap 130 .

By reversing the above-described process, the door panel 110 may be separated from the door body 120 .

Through the above-described process, in the refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the door panel 110 can be easily coupled to the door body 120 or can be easily separated from the door body 120 .

14 is an exploded view illustrating a door panel according to another embodiment of the present invention. 15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the lower trim shown in FIG. 14 is coupled to the door body. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the upper trim shown in FIG. 14 is coupled to the door body. 17 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the side trim shown in FIG. 14 is coupled to the door body.

A door panel 110 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17 . However, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the door panel 110 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a panel body 111 ′, a buffer member 115 , and fixing trims 116 , 117 , and 118 ′. have. The door panel 110 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention has a different configuration from the door panel 110 shown in FIG. 3 in that the panel body 111 ′ and the side trim 118 ′ have different configurations. The same may be provided.

Unlike the panel body 111 including glass illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 10 , the panel body 111 ′ of the door panel 110 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided with a relatively thin iron plate. In this case, it may not be easy to finish the end of the panel body 111 ′ without being sharp as in the panel body 111 shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 .

14 to 17 , in this case, the end of the panel body 111 ′ may be bent toward the direction in which it is coupled to the door body 120 . An end of the bent panel body 111' may be referred to as a panel bending part 111a'.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 15 , the panel bending part 111a ′ at the lower end of the panel body 111 ′ may be bent to be positioned below the lower trim 116 . The lower panel bending part 111a ′ of the panel body 111 ′ may be positioned between the lower trim 116 and the front end of the lower cap body 137 .

Also, referring to FIG. 16 , the panel bending part 111a ′ at the upper end of the panel body 111 ′ may be bent to be positioned above the upper trim 117 . The panel bending portion 111a ′ at the upper end of the panel body 111 ′ may be positioned between the upper trim 117 and the front end of the upper cap body 131 .

Also, referring to FIG. 17 , the left and right panel bending portions 111a ′ of the panel body 111 ′ may be located in the chassis receiving portions 124 of the chassis 121 and 126 . The chassis 121 and 126 may include a chassis accommodating part 124 formed to accommodate the panel bending part 111a' of the panel body 111'. The panel bending part 111a ′ may be supported by the chassis receiving part 124 when the door panel 110 ′ is coupled to the door body 120 .

The chassis 121 and 126 may be provided to include the chassis accommodating part 124 even when the door panel 110 shown in FIG. 10 is mounted. That is, the chassis 121 and 126 including the chassis accommodating part 124 may be compatible with various types of door panels 110 and 110 ′.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 14 and 17 , the side trim 118 ′ may be disposed at left and right ends of the panel body 111 ′. The side trim 118 ′ may be secured to the panel body 111 ′ by an adhesive 108 . The adhesive 108 may be provided as a double-sided tape. The side trim 118 ′ may allow left and right ends of the door panel 110 ′ to be firmly fixed to the door body 120 when the door panel 110 ′ is coupled to the door body 120 .

The side trim 118 ′ may include a magnetic material. The side trim 118 ′ may be provided to generate attractive force between the door panel 110 ′ and the cover 140 when the door panel 110 ′ is coupled to the door body 120 . The cover 140 may be configured to include steel. As the side trim 118 ′ is in contact with and fixed to the cover 140 by the attractive force between the side trim 118 ′ and the cover 140 , both side ends of the door panel 110 ′ are the door body 120 . Adheres to and can be stably fixed.

The side trim 118 ′ may extend in the vertical direction along the left and right edges of the panel body 111 ′. The side trim 118 ′ may be disposed to be spaced apart from the panel bending portion 111a ′ of the panel body 111 ′ by a predetermined distance.

18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 18 , a side trim 218 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 18 , a side trim 218 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a side trim body 218a and a side trim protrusion 218b. The side trim 218 may include an ABS resin (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene resin).

The side trim body 218a may extend in an approximately vertical direction so as to be respectively fixed to the left and right ends of the panel body 111 ′. The side trim body 218a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side trim body 218a may be fixed to the panel body 111 ′ via an adhesive 108 .

The side trim protrusion 218b may protrude rearward from the side trim body 218a. The side trim protrusion 218b may be formed to be coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 . The side trim protrusion 218b may include a first locking part 218ba and a second locking part 218bb.

The first locking part 218ba may be formed to be coupled to the chassis fixing part 122 . The second locking part 218bb may be formed to be coupled to the chassis locking part 125 . The side trim protrusion 218b may extend rearward from the side trim body 218a and then be divided into a first engaging portion 218ba and a second engaging portion 218bb. The first locking part 218ba and the second locking part 218bb may be split in opposite directions.

When the first locking part 218ba and the second locking part 218bb are coupled to the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis locking part 125 , they are pressed by the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part 125 . It may be configured to include a material having a predetermined elasticity so that it can be restored after being deformed as it becomes. When the side trim 218 is coupled to the door body 120 , the first locking part 218ba and the second locking part 218bb come into contact with the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part 125 , respectively. It may be provided so as to generate an elastic force. At least one portion of the first locking part 218ba may have a shape in which it is bent toward the chassis fixing part 122 . At least one portion of the second locking part 218bb may have a shape in which it is bent toward the chassis locking part 125 .

19 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19 , a side trim 318 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 19 , a side trim 318 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a side trim body 318a and a side trim protrusion 318b. The configuration of the side trim body 318a is the same as that of the side trim body 218a shown in FIG. 18 .

The side trim protrusion 318b may protrude rearward from the side trim body 318a. The side trim protrusion 318b may be formed to be coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 . The side trim protrusion 318b may include a locking portion 318ba. The configuration of the locking part 318ba may be substantially the same as that of the second locking part 218bb shown in FIG. 18 . That is, the side trim protrusion 318b shown in FIG. 19 may be provided in a configuration in which the first locking part 218ba is omitted compared to the side trim protrusion 218b shown in FIG. 18 .

20 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 20 , a side trim 418 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 20 , a side trim 418 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a side trim body 418a and a side trim protrusion 418b.

The side trim body 418a may extend in a substantially vertical direction so as to be respectively fixed to the left and right ends of the panel body 111 ′. The side trim body 418a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side trim body 418a may be secured to the panel body 111 ′ via an adhesive 108 .

The side trim protrusion 418b may protrude rearward from the side trim body 418a. The side trim protrusion 418b may be formed to be coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 . The side trim protrusion 418b may include a first locking part 418ba and a second locking part 418bb.

The first locking part 418ba may be formed to be coupled to the chassis fixing part 122 . The second locking part 418bb may be formed to be coupled to the chassis locking part 125 . The first locking part 218ba and the second locking part 218bb may be provided to face in opposite directions, respectively.

The side trim protrusion 418b may include a material of a flexible material than that of the side trim body 418a. Specifically, when the side trim protrusion 418b is coupled to the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part 125 , it is deformed and restored as it is pressed by the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part 125 . It may be configured to include a material having a predetermined elasticity to be able to be. The side trim body 418a may include hard polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the side trim protrusion 418b may include soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The first locking part 418ba may be provided to be supported by the chassis fixing part 122 when the side trim 418 is coupled to the door body 120 . The second locking part 418ba may be provided to be supported by the chassis locking part 125 when the side trim 418 is coupled to the door body 120 . That is, the side trim protrusion 418b may be formed so as to be contracted and unfolded while being coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 . When the side trim protrusion 418b is coupled to the chassis 121 and 126 , the first locking part 418ba and the second locking part 418bb are formed by the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis locking part 125 , respectively. It can be unfolded to be supported.

21 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side trim is coupled to a door body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 21 , a side trim 518 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 21 , a side trim 518 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a side trim body 518a, a side trim protrusion 518b, and a side trim cover 518c.

The side trim body 518a may extend in a substantially vertical direction so as to be respectively fixed to the left and right ends of the panel body 111 ′. The side trim body 518a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side trim body 518a may be secured to the panel body 111 ′ via an adhesive 108 .

The side trim protrusion 518b may protrude rearward from the side trim body 518a. A side trim cover 518c may be provided outside the side trim protrusion 518b.

The side trim cover 518c may be coupled to the side trim protrusion 518b to cover the circumference of the side trim protrusion 518b. The side trim cover 518c may include a material of a material that is softer than that of the side trim protrusion 518b. Specifically, when the side trim cover 518c is coupled to the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part 125 , it is deformed and then restored as it is pressed by the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part 125 . It may be configured to include a material having a predetermined elasticity to be able to be. The side trim cover 518c may include a first locking part 518ca provided to be caught by the chassis fixing part 122 and a second locking part 518cb provided to be caught by the chassis locking part 125 . . The side trim body 518a and the side trim protrusion 518b may include an ABS resin (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene resin), and the side trim cover 518c may include rubber.

When the side trim cover 518c passes between the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part 125, it is deformed and constricted, and after passing through, it is restored and unfolded, so that the chassis fixing part 122 and the chassis stopping part ( 125) can be supported. The chassis fixing part 122 may support the first coupling part 518ca, and the chassis coupling part 125 may support the second coupling part 518cb.

22 is an exploded view illustrating a first door according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 22 , the first door 201 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 22 , the first door 201 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a door panel 210 , a door body 220 , and a door display 260 . As a structure in which the door panel 210 is coupled to the door body 220 , one of structures included in the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 3 , 14 , and 18 to 21 may be applied.

The door display 260 may be mounted on the door body 220 . A display opening 241a for exposing the door display 260 to the outside may be formed in the cover body 241 of the cover 240 .

A panel opening 211a for exposing the door display 260 to the outside may be formed in the door panel 210 . The panel opening 211a may be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the door display 260 .

A display bezel 270 may be mounted on the edge of the panel opening 211a formed in the panel body 211 of the door panel 210 . The display bezel 270 may cover a gap formed between the panel opening 211a and the door display 260 . Specifically, when the panel opening 211a is formed in the panel body 211 of the door panel 210 , it may not be easy to smoothly finish the edge of the panel opening 211a. As such, when the edge of the panel opening 211a is not smoothly finished, the edge of the panel opening 211a may be smoothly processed by mounting the display bezel 270 to the panel opening 211a.

23 is an exploded view illustrating a first door according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 23 , the first door 301 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 23 , the first door 301 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a door panel 310 , a door body 320 , and a dispenser 360 . As a structure in which the door panel 310 is coupled to the door body 320 , one of structures included in the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 3 , 14 , and 18 to 21 may be applied.

The dispenser 360 may be mounted on the door body 320 . A dispenser opening 341a for exposing the dispenser 360 to the outside may be formed in the cover body 341 of the cover 340 .

A panel opening 311a for exposing the dispenser 360 to the outside may be formed in the door panel 310 . The panel opening 311a may be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the dispenser 360 .

A dispenser bezel 370 may be mounted on an edge of the panel opening 311a formed in the panel body 311 of the door panel 310 . The dispenser bezel 370 may cover a gap formed between the panel opening 311a and the dispenser 360 . Specifically, when the panel opening 311a is formed in the panel body 311 of the door panel 310, it may not be easy to smoothly finish the edge of the panel opening 311a. As such, when the edge of the panel opening 311a is not smoothly finished, by mounting the dispenser bezel 370 to the panel opening 311a, the edge of the panel opening 311a may be smoothly processed.

24 is a diagram illustrating a clothing manager to which a door panel and a door body are applied according to another embodiment of the present invention. 25 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 24 is separated from the door body;

A clothing manager 4 to which the door panel 410 and the door body 420 according to another embodiment of the present invention are applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 . A detailed description of the same configuration as that of the door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown in FIG. 3 may be omitted.

24 and 25 , the clothes manager 4 may include a main body 400 forming an exterior and a door 401 rotatably coupled to the main body 400 . The clothes manager 4 includes a clothes management room (not shown) provided inside the main body 400 to accommodate and manage clothes, a clothes support member (not shown) provided inside the clothes management room to hold clothes, and clothes. It may include a machine room (not shown) provided with a heat exchanger (not shown) provided to dehumidify or heat the air inside the management room.

The door 401 may include a door panel 410 and a door body 420 . The door panel 410 may be detachably coupled to the door body 420 .

Referring to FIG. 25 , the door panel 410 may include a panel body 411 , a buffer member 415 , and fixing trims 416 , 417 , and 418 .

Various designs to satisfy user needs may be provided on the front surface of the panel body 411 . Fixing trims 416 , 417 , and 418 for coupling with the door body 420 may be disposed on the rear surface of the panel body 411 . The buffer member 415 may be disposed in a space formed between the door panel 410 and the door body 420 .

The fixed trims 416 , 417 , and 418 may include a lower trim 416 , an upper trim 417 , and a side trim 419 . The door panel 410 is firmly coupled to the door body 420 by the fixing trims 416 , 417 , and 418 , and may be coupled to be easily separated.

Specifically, the lower trim 416 may be coupled to the lower cap protrusion 439 provided in the door body 420 , and the upper trim 417 may be coupled to the upper coupling groove 432 provided in the door body 420 and may be coupled, and the side trim 419 may be coupled to a chassis fixing part 422 provided on the door body 420 .

The door body 420 may include a door frame 426 . The door frame 426 may include chassis fixing parts 422 formed on left and right side portions. The chassis fixing part 422 may be formed to be coupled to the side trim 419 . The door frame 426 may include an upper coupling groove 432 formed at an upper end thereof. The upper coupling groove 432 may be provided to accommodate a portion of the upper trim 417 . The door frame 426 may include a lower cap protrusion 439 formed at a lower end thereof. The lower cap protrusion 439 may be provided to be insertable into the lower trim 416 .

The cover 440 may be mounted on the door frame 426 to cover the open front of the door frame 426 .

The process of mounting the door panel 410 to the door body 420 or separating it from the door body 420 is performed by mounting the door panel 110 shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 to the door body 120 or the door body 120 . ) is the same as the separation process from That is, the lower trim 416 shown in FIG. 25 , the upper trim 417 , the side trim 419 , the chassis fixing part 422 , the upper coupling groove 432 , and the lower cap protrusion 439 . 3 shows the lower trim 116, the upper trim 117, the side trim 118, the chassis fixing part 122, the upper coupling groove 132, the lower cap protrusion 139 and Each may be configured identically.

The clothes manager 4 having the door panel 410 and the door body 420 according to another embodiment of the present invention easily combines the door panel 410 to the door body 420 or from the door body 420 . can be easily separated. Accordingly, the design and/or material of the door 401 of the clothing manager 4 can be easily changed according to the needs of the user.

26 is a view illustrating a cooking appliance to which a door panel and a door body are applied according to another embodiment of the present invention. 27 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 26 is separated from the door body;

A cooking appliance 5 to which the door panel 510 and the door body 520 according to another embodiment of the present invention are applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27 . A detailed description of the same configuration as that of the door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown in FIG. 3 may be omitted.

26 and 27 , the cooking appliance 5 may include a main body 500 forming an exterior and a door 501 provided to open and close the open front of the main body 500 . The cooking appliance 5 may include a cooking chamber (not shown) that is provided inside the main body 500 and is a space in which food is cooked.

A control panel 506 may be installed on the front upper portion of the cooking appliance 5 . The control panel 506 may include an input unit 508 and a display unit 507 . The input unit 508 may be provided so that a user can input commands for operations such as a cooking function, a cooking mode, and a cooking time of the cooking appliance 5 . According to an example, the input unit 508 may be provided with a plurality of switches through which the user can select a cooking mode. The input unit 508 may be provided with a plurality of switches in a touch sensing method. The display unit 507 may be provided to display a condition set by a user and an operation state according thereto using letters, numbers, and symbols.

The door 501 may include a door panel 510 and a door body 520 . The door panel 510 may be detachably coupled to the door body 520 .

Referring to FIG. 27 , the door panel 510 may include a panel body 511 , a buffer member (not shown), and fixing trims 516 , 517 , and 518 .

Various designs for satisfying user needs may be provided on the front surface of the panel body 511 . Fixing trims 516 , 517 , and 518 for coupling with the door body 520 may be disposed on the rear surface of the panel body 511 . The buffer member may be disposed in a space formed between the door panel 510 and the door body 520 .

The fixed trims 516 , 517 , and 518 may include a lower trim 516 , an upper trim 517 , and a side trim 519 . The door panel 510 is firmly coupled to the door body 520 by the fixing trims 516 , 517 , and 518 , and may be coupled to be easily separated.

Specifically, the lower trim 516 may be coupled to the lower cap protrusion 539 provided in the door body 520 , and the upper trim 517 may be coupled to the upper coupling groove 532 provided in the door body 520 . may be coupled, and the side trim 519 may be coupled to a chassis fixing part 522 provided on the door body 520 .

The door body 520 may include a door frame 526 . The door frame 526 may include chassis fixing portions 522 formed on left and right side portions. The chassis fixing part 522 may be formed to be coupled to the side trim 519 . The door frame 526 may include an upper coupling groove 532 formed at an upper end thereof. The upper coupling groove 532 may be provided to accommodate a portion of the upper trim 517 . The door frame 526 may include a lower cap protrusion 539 formed at a lower end thereof. The lower cap protrusion 539 may be provided to be insertable into the lower trim 516 .

The cover 540 may be mounted on the door frame 526 to cover the open front of the door frame 526 .

The door 501 may be provided with a see-through window 502 in the front so that the inside of the cooking compartment can be seen in a state in which the cooking compartment is closed. The user can check the cooking process when cooking food through the see-through window 502 provided on the door 501 .

A panel opening 511a to which the see-through window 502 is mounted may be formed in the door panel 510 . The panel opening 511a may be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the viewing window 502 .

A see-through window bezel 570 may be mounted on an edge of the panel opening 511a formed in the panel body 511 of the door panel 510 . The viewing window bezel 570 may cover a gap formed between the panel opening 511a and the viewing window 502 .

The process of mounting the door panel 510 on the door body 520 or separating it from the door body 520 is performed by mounting the door panel 110 shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 to the door body 120 or the door body 120 . ) is the same as the separation process from That is, the lower trim 516 shown in FIG. 27 , the upper trim 517 , the side trim 519 , the chassis fixing part 522 , the upper coupling groove 532 , and the lower cap protrusion 539 . 3 shows the lower trim 116, the upper trim 117, the side trim 118, the chassis fixing part 122, the upper coupling groove 132, the lower cap protrusion 139 and Each may be configured identically.

In the cooking appliance 5 having the door panel 510 and the door body 520 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the door panel 510 is easily coupled to the door body 520 or removed from the door body 520 . can be easily separated. Accordingly, the design and/or material of the door 501 of the cooking appliance 5 can be easily changed according to the needs of the user.

28 is a view illustrating a dishwasher to which a door panel and a door body are applied according to another embodiment of the present invention. 29 is a view illustrating a state in which the door panel shown in FIG. 28 is separated from the door body;

28 and 29, the dishwasher 6 to which the door panel 610 and the door body 620 according to another embodiment of the present invention are applied will be described. A detailed description of the same configuration as that of the door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown in FIG. 3 may be omitted.

28 and 29 , the dishwasher 6 may include a main body 600 forming an exterior and a door 601 provided to open and close the open front of the main body 600 . The dishwasher 6 may include a washing chamber (not shown) formed inside the main body 600 .

A control unit 606 for controlling the dishwasher 6 may be provided at the door 601 . The control unit 606 may be located at an upper end of the door 601 . A PCB (not shown) may be installed in the control unit 606 .

A display 607 may be disposed on the door 601 . The display 607 may be configured to visually display the operating state of the dishwasher 6 . The display 607 is provided to display various types of information such as an operation state and an operation time of the dishwasher 6 .

The door 601 may include a door panel 610 and a door body 620 . The door panel 610 may be detachably coupled to the door body 620 .

Referring to FIG. 29 , the door panel 610 may include a panel body 611 , a buffer member 615 , and fixing trims 616 , 617 , and 618 .

Various designs to satisfy user needs may be provided on the front surface of the panel body 611 . Fixing trims 616 , 617 , and 618 for coupling with the door body 620 may be disposed on the rear surface of the panel body 611 . The buffer member 615 may be disposed in a space formed between the door panel 610 and the door body 620 .

The fixed trims 616 , 617 , and 618 may include a lower trim 616 , an upper trim 617 , and a side trim 618 . The door panel 610 is firmly coupled to the door body 620 by the fixing trims 616 , 617 , and 618 , and may be coupled to be easily separated.

Specifically, the lower trim 616 may be coupled to the lower cap protrusion 639 provided in the door body 620 , and the upper trim 617 may be coupled to the upper coupling groove 632 provided in the door body 620 . may be coupled, and the side trim 618 may be coupled to a chassis fixing part 622 provided on the door body 620 .

The door body 620 may include a door frame 626 . The door frame 626 may include chassis fixing parts 622 formed on left and right side portions. The chassis fixing part 622 may be formed to be coupled to the side trim 618 . The door frame 626 may include an upper coupling groove 632 formed at an upper end thereof. The upper coupling groove 632 may be provided to accommodate a portion of the upper trim 617 . The door frame 626 may include a lower cap protrusion 639 formed at a lower end thereof. The lower cap protrusion 639 may be provided to be insertable into the lower trim 616 .

The cover 640 may be mounted to the door frame 626 to cover the open front of the door frame 626 .

The process of mounting the door panel 610 to the door body 620 or separating it from the door body 620 is the process of mounting the door panel 110 shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 to the door body 120 or the door body 120 . ) is the same as the separation process from That is, the lower trim 616, the upper trim 617, the side trim 618, the chassis fixing part 622, the upper coupling groove 632, and the lower cap protrusion 639 shown in FIG. 3 shows the lower trim 116, the upper trim 117, the side trim 118, the chassis fixing part 122, the upper coupling groove 132, the lower cap protrusion 139 and Each may be configured identically.

In the dishwasher 6 having the door panel 610 and the door body 620 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the door panel 610 can be easily coupled to the door body 620 or removed from the door body 620 . can be easily separated. Accordingly, the design and/or material of the door 601 of the dishwasher 6 can be easily changed according to a user's needs.

In the above, only the embodiment in which the door panel detachable from the door body according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied to a refrigerator, a clothing manager, a cooking appliance, and a dishwasher has been described. The detachable door panel can be applied to any home appliance that includes a door.

In the above, specific embodiments have been shown and described. However, it is not limited only to the above-described embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains can make various changes without departing from the spirit of the invention described in the claims below. .

One; Refrigerator
4; clothing manager
5; cooking equipment
6; dish wash machine
101, 201, 301; first door
110, 110', 210, 310, 410, 510, 610; door panel
116, 416, 516, 616; lower trim
117, 417, 517, 617; upper trim
118, 118', 218, 318, 418, 419, 518, 519; side trim
120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620; door body
130; upper door cap
136; lower door cap
260; door display
270; display bezel
370; dispenser bezel
360; dispenser
401, 510, 610; door

Claims (14)

a body having a storage compartment; and
a door that opens and closes the storage compartment;
The door includes a door body, a door panel detachably mounted on the door body, and a dispenser mounted on the door body,
The door body,
upper door cap and lower door cap;
a cover forming a front surface of the door body and having a dispenser opening for exposing the dispenser; and
and a chassis forming both sides of the door body;
The door panel is
a panel body including a rear surface facing the cover, wherein a panel opening corresponding to the dispenser opening is formed to expose the dispenser; and
a lower trim provided under the panel opening on the rear surface of the panel body; and
the lower door cap,
a lower front end protruding forward from the cover to cover at least a portion of a lower surface of the panel body; and
Including; a lower cap protrusion that protrudes upward from the lower front end;
The lower trim includes an accommodation space formed to accommodate the lower cap protrusion. According to claim 1,
The panel opening is formed to be larger than a size of the dispenser. According to claim 1,
The panel body,
a left-side panel bending part formed by bending a left-side end toward the door body backward; and
and a right-end panel bending part formed by bending the right-side end toward the door body rearward. 4. The method of claim 3,
The door panel is
a left side trim disposed between the left side end panel bending part and a left edge of the panel opening and provided with a magnetic material; and
and a right side trim disposed between the right side end panel bending part and a right edge of the panel opening and provided with a magnetic material. According to claim 1,
The door is configured to include a cushioning material or a sound-absorbing material, and the refrigerator including a cushioning member disposed between the panel opening and at least one edge on the rear surface of the panel body. According to claim 1,
and an upper trim provided to be inserted into the upper door cap after the lower cap protrusion is accommodated in the receiving space while the door panel is mounted on the door body. 7. The method of claim 6,
and the door includes a fixing member for fixing the upper trim to the upper door cap when the upper trim is inserted into the upper door cap. 8. The method of claim 7,
The chassis includes a portion protruding to cover at least a portion of both side ends of the panel body when the upper trim is fixed to the upper door cap. 7. The method of claim 6,
and the upper door cap includes a front opening formed in a front surface to allow the upper trim to be inserted. According to claim 1,
The lower trim is
a lower trim body attached to a rear surface of the panel body; and
and a lower trim protrusion protruding from the lower trim body to form the accommodating space. 11. The method of claim 10,
and the door body includes a mounting space formed between the lower cap protrusion and the cover so that the lower trim protrusion is accommodated. According to claim 1,
The panel body includes a lower panel bending portion formed by bending the lower portion rearward,
The lower panel bending unit is disposed between the lower trim and the lower front end. According to claim 1,
The refrigerator is disposed in front of the upper door cap, the lower door cap, and the chassis so that a front surface of the panel body is not covered by the upper door cap, the lower door cap, and the chassis. According to claim 1,
The panel body is provided with a metal panel, and the end of the refrigerator is bent.

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