KR102651702B1 - Optional shelf module and refrigerator including same - Google Patents

Abstract

A storage room in which an accommodation space is formed; A door that opens and closes the storage room; and an optional shelf module detachably included in the storage compartment, wherein the optional shelf module includes a case detachably formed in the storage compartment. And a receiving module that accommodates items stored in the storage compartment and is detachably formed in the case,
The case may include a support portion supporting the shelf module at predetermined intervals, thereby providing a refrigerator in which the location of the receiving module can be selected according to the user's selection.

Description

OPTIONAL SHELF MODULE AND REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING SAME}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more specifically, to a refrigerator having a module that improves the storage structure of a storage room and configures the size and shape of shelves and storage boxes according to the user's selection.

A refrigerator is a device that supplies cold air to a storage room to store stored items at low temperatures. The storage compartment of the refrigerator is prepared so that the front is open, and the storage compartment is generally partitioned by shelves, partitions, storage boxes, etc. However, the structural form of these storage rooms is almost similar, and there is inconvenience because they are formed regardless of the type of storage or are partitioned in a shape that does not suit the user's taste.

Therefore, in order to partition the refrigerator's storage compartment into a form that suits the user's lifestyle and stored items, it is necessary to modularize the storage compartment according to the user's selection.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2014148 (Publication date 2019.10.21)

The purpose of the present invention is to modify the storage space of the refrigerator storage compartment according to the user's needs.

The purpose of the present invention is to improve lighting efficiency by lighting the refrigerator storage compartment with uniform brightness and simultaneously including lighting on the shelves.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a module that can have various storage types according to individual tastes.

The optional shelf module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a case detachably formed in a storage compartment of a refrigerator; and a receiving module that is detachably included in the case and is formed with a receiving space for accommodating items stored in the storage compartment.

The case includes a support portion that supports the accommodating module at predetermined intervals, so that the user can select the location of the accommodating module.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the case may include a case lamp to illuminate the storage compartment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of cases are included, and the plurality of cases may be combined with each other.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the case may include a coupling portion formed at predetermined intervals and coupled to the receiving module.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the case may include a power inlet that receives power from the refrigerator.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the power inlet may receive power through a wireless charging method.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support portion may support the receiving module by forming sliding grooves formed at predetermined intervals.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support part may include a support plate inserted into the sliding groove to support the receiving module.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the receiving module may include a protrusion that is inserted into the sliding groove and slides.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support portion is formed with fixing grooves at predetermined intervals,

It may include a fixing pin inserted into the fixing groove to support the receiving module.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support portion includes screw grooves formed at predetermined intervals,

A support bolt may be coupled to the screw groove to support the shelf module.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the coupling unit may include a power transmission unit that transfers power received from the refrigerator to the receiving module.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the accommodating module includes a module case that forms the outer shape of the accommodating module; a lamp included in the module case and emitting light to illuminate the storage compartment; and a light guide plate that guides light emitted from the lamp to emit surface light.

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a storage compartment in which an accommodation space is formed; A door that opens and closes the storage compartment; and an optional shelf module detachably included in the storage compartment,

The optional shelf module includes a case detachably formed in a refrigerator storage compartment; And a receiving module that accommodates items stored in the storage compartment and is detachably formed in the case.

The case includes a support portion that supports the shelf module at predetermined intervals, so that the position of the receiving module can be selected according to the user's selection.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a selectable shelf module can be formed to adjust the size according to the items stored in the refrigerator storage compartment.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator storage compartment can be illuminated with uniform brightness, and the shelf can be illuminated to further illuminate stored items.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to select and store a shelf module that suits an individual's taste and stored items.

1 is a perspective view of an optional shelf module included in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a selectable shelf module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a selectable shelf module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a selectable shelf module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a perspective view showing various shapes of a case according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an example of the movement path of light emitted from the case lamp according to the formation position of the case lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7 is a perspective view of a receiving module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 8 is a perspective view of a receiving module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 9 is a perspective view of a receiving module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 10 is a perspective view of a selective shelf module according to another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 11 is a perspective view showing an example of a light movement path according to the emission of a lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a selectable shelf module and a refrigerator including the same according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. Additionally, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if detailed descriptions of related known configurations or functions are judged to impede understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the detailed descriptions will be omitted.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only used to distinguish the component from other components, and the nature, order, or order of the component is not limited by the term. Additionally, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present application. No.

A refrigerator is a device that uses the power of electricity to store food and cold storage items at low temperatures.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an optional shelf module included in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view of an optional shelf module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of an optional shelf module according to an embodiment of the present invention. A perspective view of a selective shelf module, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a selective shelf module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing various shapes of a case according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a case according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a perspective view showing an example of the movement path of light emitted from a case lamp according to the formation position of the case lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to FIGS. 1 to 6 , the refrigerator 1 may include a main body, a storage compartment 20 whose front inside the main body is opened to form a receiving space, and a door 30 formed to open and close the front of the storage compartment. The interior of the storage compartment 20 may be formed with a shelf on which stored items can be placed, and may include a storage box with a receiving space where stored items can be accommodated.

The optional shelving module 10 may be included in the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1 . The optional shelf module 10 included in the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1 includes a case 11 in which the storage module 100 is detachably formed and an article can be accommodated, and is detachably included in the case 11. It may be configured to include a receiving module 100.

The case 11 may be included in the entire storage compartment 20 or a portion of the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1. The size of case 11 can be determined by the user. The size of the case 11 may be selected according to the user's selection, and the size and arrangement of the shelves and storage boxes that may be included in the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1 may vary depending on the size and location of the case 11. You can. Depending on the size and arrangement position of the case 11, the arrangement and size of the shelves and storage boxes included in the storage compartment 20 may be formed differently, and the size of the receiving module 100 may vary depending on the size of the case 11. Depending on the size of the receiving module 100, the size of the items that can be stored may vary.

The degree of freedom in the size of the accommodating module 100 that can be selected by the user can be increased in proportion to the size of the case 11 included in the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1, and the accommodating module 100 that can be selected by the user can be increased. ) can also rise.

The size of the case 11 can be determined by the user's selection. A case coupling portion (not shown) may be included on the outer surface of the case 11, and a plurality of cases 11 coupled to the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1 may be included, and the case coupling portion may be selected by the user. A plurality of cases 11 can be combined with each other by selecting the size and structure of the case 11 according to this. A plurality of cases 11 formed by varying the size and shape of the case 11 according to the user's preference may be combined with each other.

For example, the case 11 may include a case lamp 130a. A case lamp 130a is included on one side of the case 11 to illuminate the receiving module 100. A case lamp 130a is included in the case 11 to illuminate the receiving module 100, so that the inside of the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1 can be illuminated without providing separate lighting for the receiving module 100. The formation position and number of case lamps 130a in the case 11 may be determined by a person skilled in the art. For example, the case lamp 130a may include an LED, but is not limited thereto.

The case 11 is included in the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1 and is formed of a hexahedron or a frame made of hexahedrons, and the front may be open to form a receiving space. The case 11 in which the receiving space is formed can accommodate the receiving module 100. The case 11 includes a detachable part 13 from which the receiving module 100 can be detached and a support part 12 capable of supporting one or both sides of the receiving module 100 accommodated in the case 11. It can be.

For example, the support 12 may include a sliding groove 12a. The case 11 may include a support plate 14a that is inserted into the sliding groove 12a and slides. The sliding groove 12a can be slid by inserting a protrusion 140 that may be included in the support plate 14a or the receiving module 100, and is inserted into the sliding groove 12a to accommodate the receiving module 100 and the receiving module 100. ) can support the load generated by the goods stored in it. The sliding groove 12a may be formed on one or both sides of the case 11 at predetermined intervals along the height direction of the case 11, and may be formed at predetermined intervals in the height direction of the case 11 to accommodate the receiving module ( 100) can be adjusted. The size of the receiving module 100 or the size of the article that can be stored can be changed depending on the position of the sliding groove 12a into which the receiving module 100 or the support plate 14a is inserted. In addition, sliding grooves 12a are formed at predetermined intervals, so that the receiving module 100 or the support plate 12a is combined according to the user's selection, thereby increasing the degree of freedom to determine the position and size of the receiving module 100. You can.

For example, the support portion 12 may include a fixing groove 12b. The case 11 may include a support pin 14b that is inserted into the fixing groove 12b and supports the receiving module 100. The support pin 14b is inserted into the fixing groove 12b and can support the load generated by the receiving module 100 and the articles accommodated in the receiving module 100. The fixing grooves 12b may be formed on one or both sides of the case 11, and the fixing grooves 12b may be formed at predetermined intervals in the height direction of the case 11. Fixing grooves 12b are formed at predetermined intervals, so that the size of the receiving module 100 or the size of the article that can be stored can be changed depending on the position where the support pin 14b is inserted and coupled. In addition, fixing grooves 12b are formed at predetermined intervals, so that the support pins 14b are coupled according to the user's selection, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in determining the position and size of the receiving module 100.

For example, the support portion 12 may include a screw groove 12c. Case 11 may include a support screw 14c coupled to the screw groove 12c. The support screw is coupled to the screw groove and can support the load generated by the receiving module 100 and the items accommodated in the receiving module 100. The screw grooves 12c may be formed on one or both sides of the case 11, and the screw grooves 12c may be formed at predetermined intervals in the height direction of the case 11. Screw grooves 12c are formed at predetermined intervals, so that the size of the receiving module 100 or the size of the article that can be stored can be changed depending on the position where the support screw 14c is coupled. In addition, screw grooves 12c are formed at predetermined intervals, so that the support screw 14c is coupled according to the user's selection, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in determining the position and size of the receiving module 100.

The support portion 12 may be formed on both sides of the receiving space of the case 11 and is formed at predetermined intervals to support the load generated by the receiving module 100 and the stored items accommodated in the receiving module 100. You can. The support portion 12 may include, but is not limited to, a support plate 12a, a support pin 12b, and a support screw 12c. The support portion 12 may be configured to include the receiving module 100 and all members capable of supporting the load generated by the items accommodated in the receiving module 100. The shape or configuration of the support portion 12 may be determined by a person skilled in the art.

Case 11 may be formed with a detachable portion 13. The detachable part 13 is formed on the back of the case 11, so that a plurality of detachable parts 13 can be formed at predetermined intervals, and the coupling part 150 formed on the receiving module 100 is the detachable part 13. It can be combined and fixed. The predetermined interval at which the detachable part 13 is formed can be determined by a person skilled in the art, and the range of choices for determining the size or mounting position of the receiving module 100 increases according to the arrangement interval of the detachable part, thereby increasing the user's degree of freedom. You can. The detachable portion 13 may be configured to include the receiving module 100 and all members capable of supporting the load generated by the articles accommodated in the receiving module 100. The shape or configuration of the support portion 13 may be determined by a person skilled in the art.

Case 11 may include a power inlet (not shown). The power inlet may receive power from the refrigerator 1. The power supply of the power inlet that receives power from the refrigerator 1 may be wired or wireless, and the power transfer method may be determined by a person skilled in the art.

Case 11 may be formed with a power transmission unit (not shown). A power transmission unit is formed to supply power to the receiving module 100. For example, the power transmission unit may be formed in the detachable part 13, and may receive power from the refrigerator 1 through the power inlet and transmit power to the receiving module 100 coupled to the detachable part 13. there is. Power supply from the power transmission unit may be wired or wireless, and the power transmission method may be determined by a person skilled in the art.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of an accommodation module according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a perspective view of an accommodation module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 9 is a perspective view of an accommodation module according to an embodiment of the present invention. .

According to FIGS. 7 to 9, the receiving module 100 includes a module case 110, a lamp 130 included inside the module case 110, and a light guide plate 120 that disperses the light emitted from the lamp 130 to emit surface light. ) may be configured to include. The accommodation module 100 may be formed into a shelf, storage box, etc. according to the user's selection, and the shape of the module case 100 may be changed according to the user's selection.

The receiving module 100 can be detached from the case 11. The module case 110 may be formed with a protrusion 140. A protrusion 140 is formed on the module case 110 and can be inserted into the sliding groove 12a. The sliding groove 12a can be slid by inserting the protrusion 140, and can support the load generated by the receiving module 100 and the articles accommodated in the receiving module 100 by being inserted into the sliding groove 12a. .

The receiving module 100 may include a coupling portion 140. The coupling portion 150 may be coupled to and fixed to the detachable portion 13. The predetermined interval at which the removable portion 13 is formed can be determined by a person skilled in the art.

The receiving module 100 may be formed as a shelf or a receiving box with a handle on the front, but is not limited thereto. The size and shape of the receiving module 100 may be determined by the user's selection. For example, if the user selects the shelf type, the shelf-shaped receiving module 100 is mounted on the case 11, and if the user selects the box type with a receiving space, the box-shaped receiving module 100 is installed in the case 11. This can be installed. At least one accommodating module 100 mounted on the case 11 may be included, and the configuration of each accommodating module 100 detached from the case 11 may be configured according to the user's selection. The user can determine the shape, size, and mounting location of the receiving module 100 according to his/her choice.

A lamp 130 may be included on the bottom surface of the receiving module 100. A lamp 130 may be included to illuminate the storage compartment 20. For example, the lamp 130 may be formed of an LED (Light Emitting Diode). LED can be called a light-emitting diode, and is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current is applied. LEDs are mainly made of gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium phosphorus (GaP), gallium arsenide phosphorus (GaAsP), and gallium nitrogen (GaN), and the color of the LED's light may vary depending on the chemical. LED has the advantage of low energy efficiency and low power consumption. For example, the lamp 130 may be formed at one corner of the bottom surface of the receiving module 100, but is not limited to this. In FIG. 5, the lamp 130 is shown as being located at one corner of the shelf-shaped receiving module 100. However, regardless of the shape of the receiving module 100, the lamp 130 is formed at any corner on both sides of the lower end of the receiving module 100. Or it can be formed on all corners. The formation position and number of lamps 130 may be determined by a person skilled in the art.

The receiving module 100 may include a light guide plate 120. The lamp 130 may illuminate the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1 by emitting light guided by the light guide plate 120 .

The bottom surface of the receiving module 100 may be composed of a light guide plate (120). The light guide plate 120 is a member that uniformly distributes light coming from a light source located on the side over a desired area, and can be changed to a surface light source. The light guide plate 120 may be made of poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) or poly carbonate (PC), but is not limited thereto. The lower surface of the receiving module 100 is formed with a light guide plate 120, so that the light emitted from the lamp 120 can be surface-emitted by the light guide plate 120 to illuminate the storage compartment 20 of the refrigerator 1. The receiving module 100 emits light to illuminate the storage compartment 200 of the refrigerator 1, and the lower part of the receiving module 100 illuminates the stored items stored in the receiving module 100 to illuminate the storage compartment 200 that the user is looking for. Convenience can be increased by making goods easier to purchase.

The lamp 130 may light or blink depending on the opening and closing of the door 30 included in the refrigerator 1. The control unit of the refrigerator 1 may control the lamp 130 according to the opening and closing of the door 30. For example, when the door 30 is opened, the lamp 130 may turn on, and when the door 30 is closed, the lamp 130 may blink.

The receiving module 100 may receive power from the case 11 or the refrigerator 1. The receiving module 100 may include a power supply unit (not shown) that supplies power. For example, the power supply unit may be included in the coupling portion 150, and may be coupled to the detachable portion 13 included in the case 11, thereby transmitting power to the receiving module 100 by the power transmission portion formed in the detachable portion. This can be supplied. The receiving module 100 may receive power and supply it to the lamp 130 to emit light. For example, the power supply unit may receive power through wireless power transmission. Wireless power transmission is a technology that converts electrical energy into electromagnetic waves and transmits the energy to the load wirelessly without transmission lines. In order to convert electrical energy into electromagnetic waves, the electrical energy can be converted into an RF signal (Radio Frequency) of a specific frequency, and energy can be transmitted using the electromagnetic waves generated therefrom. RF energy transmission may include magnetic induction, magnetic resonance, and antenna methods. The power supply may be wired or wireless and can be determined by a person skilled in the art.

The embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is natural that various modifications and equivalent implementations can be made by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the true scope of rights of the present invention will be determined by the claims described later.

1: refrigerator
10: Optional shelf module
11: Case
12: Support part
12a: sliding groove
12b: Support groove
12c: Support screw groove
13: Joining hole
14a: support plate
14b: support pin
14c: support screw
20: Storage room
30: door
100: Accommodation module
110: Module case
120: light guide plate
130: lamp
130a: Case lamp
140: protrusion
150: coupling part

Claims (14)

A case detachably formed in the storage compartment of the refrigerator; and
It includes a receiving module that is detachably included in the case and forms a receiving space for accommodating items stored in the storage compartment,
The receiving module is,
A module case forming the external shape of the receiving module;
a lamp included inside the module case and emitting light to illuminate the storage compartment; and
A light guide plate that guides the light emitted from the lamp to emit surface light; illuminating the items by illuminating the receiving module from the bottom to the top,
In the above case,
A selectable shelf module that includes a support portion that supports the receiving module at predetermined intervals, allowing the user to select the position of the receiving module.

According to claim 1,
In the above case,
Optional shelving module with case lamps to illuminate the storage compartment.
According to claim 1,
The above cases are included in plural numbers,
A selectable shelf module wherein a plurality of the cases are coupled to each other.
According to claim 1,
In the above case,
A selective shelf module comprising; a coupling portion formed at predetermined intervals and inserted into and coupled to one end of the receiving module.
According to claim 1,
In the above case,
A power inlet that receives power from the refrigerator. A selective shelf module including a power inlet that receives power from the refrigerator.
According to claim 5,
The power inlet,
Optional shelf module that receives power through wireless charging.
According to claim 1,
The support part,
A selective shelf module, wherein a sliding groove is formed at predetermined intervals to support the receiving module.
According to claim 7,
The support part,
A support plate inserted into the sliding groove to support the receiving module. A selectable shelf module comprising a.
According to claim 7,
The receiving module is,
A selective shelf module comprising: a protrusion inserted into the sliding groove and sliding.
According to claim 1,
The support part,
Fixing grooves are formed at predetermined intervals,
A selective shelf module including; a fixing pin inserted into the fixing groove to support the receiving module.
According to claim 1,
The support part,
It includes a screw groove formed at a predetermined interval,
An optional shelf module in which a support bolt is coupled to the screw groove to support the shelf module.
According to claim 4,
The coupling part,
A power transmission unit that transmits power received from the refrigerator to the receiving module. A selectable shelf module comprising a.
delete A storage room with a storage space;
a door that opens and closes the storage compartment; and
Includes an optional shelf module detachably included in the storage compartment,
The optional shelf module,
a case detachably formed in the storage compartment and having supports formed at predetermined intervals; and
It includes a receiving module that accommodates items stored in the storage compartment and is detachably formed in the case.
The receiving module is,
A module case forming the external shape of the receiving module;
a lamp included inside the module case and emitting light to illuminate the storage compartment; and
A light guide plate that guides the light emitted from the lamp to emit surface light; illuminating the items by illuminating the receiving module from the bottom to the top,
In the above case,
A refrigerator that includes a support portion that supports the shelf module at predetermined intervals, allowing the location of the receiving module to be selected according to the user's selection.