KR200494479Y1 - Adhesion unit and icemaker having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention describes a tray jamming device for an ice maker. The tray locking device for the ice maker is disposed at a predetermined position on the edge of the entrance part of the ice maker body where the inner space is formed, and the locking device absorbs the impact with the door according to the opening and closing of the door, wherein the locking device is elastically It has a locking shaft that stretches and contracts, and includes a locking device body formed of plastic, and a cover disposed to surround the circumference of the locking device body, and formed of metal.

Description

Tray stopper for ice maker and ice maker having same

The present invention relates to a tray hooking device for an ice maker and an ice maker having the same, and more particularly, for an ice maker capable of preventing deformation due to repeated impact to a hooking device used for a tray support in which liquid of the ice maker is stored. It relates to a tray stopper and an ice maker having the same.

A conventional ice maker is an apparatus for producing a certain amount of ice by receiving water from the outside.

The ice maker may be provided with a lodge to support the lower end of the tray containing the liquid.

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional lodge.

Referring to Figure 1, the conventional lodge (2) has a shaft (2b) that can be in contact with the inner surface of the door. The shaft (2b) is elastically movable through a spring installed inside the lodge body (2a).

Typically, the lodge 2 is installed in the vicinity of the entrance part opened and closed by the door. Also, the lodge 2 is made of plastic.

On the other hand, the lodge may be provided with a locking means. That is, the locking means locks the shaft so that the shaft does not protrude at the corresponding position when the shaft is pushed into the lodge in the protruding state. And it is possible to release the lock using a button provided in the lodge to protrude the shaft.

When the lodge having such a lock function is disposed on both sides of the lower end of the tray in which the liquid provided in the ice maker is stored, and is used to support the lower end of the tray by protruding the shaft, a constant load can be continuously received.

Accordingly, there is a problem in that the lodge formed of plastic is damaged at a predetermined installation position of the ice maker.

Accordingly, in recent years, it is required to develop a technology that can easily protect and fix the lodge from external impact.

In the prior literature related to the present invention, there is Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0056203 (published on: 2007.06.04).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a tray stopper for an ice maker capable of preventing deformation due to repeated impact to the hooking device used for a tray support in which liquid of the ice maker is stored, and an ice maker having the same.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to integrally configure a cover formed of metal on the outer surface of the case constituting the locking device, but by adding a separate fixing configuration to the cover to further shape the fixing force in the portion to which the locking device is attached. An object of the present invention is to provide a tray hooking device for an ice maker and an ice maker having the same.

The object of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned object, and other objects and advantages of the present invention that are not mentioned may be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by means and combinations thereof indicated in the claims.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention describes a tray hooking device for an ice maker.

The tray locking device for the ice machine is disposed at a predetermined position on the edge of the entrance of the ice machine body in which the inner space is formed, and absorbs an impact with the door according to the opening and closing of the door.

The locking device is

A locking device body having a locking shaft elastically stretchable and formed of plastic;

It is disposed to surround the periphery of the locking device body, and includes a cover formed of metal.

Here, the cover is

a cover body formed in a plate shape and bent to surround the outer circumference of the locking device body;

A pair of fixing plates bent at both ends of the cover body and fixed to the inlet edge are provided,

It is preferable that fastening holes through which the fastening members pass are formed in the fixing plate, respectively.

And it is preferable that an adhesive layer is further formed between the locking device body and the inner surface of the cover.

In addition, it is preferable that the inner surface of the cover and the outer surface of the locking device body are coupled in a concave-convex manner.

In addition, on the inner side of the cover,

It is preferable that a seating area having a predetermined depth into which the circumference of the locking device body is inserted is further formed.

In particular, the cover body includes a plurality of unit cover bodies arranged to form a boundary along the longitudinal direction of the cover body,

The plurality of unit cover bodies are respectively connected to each other through connection lines made of a flexible material so that they can be bent.

In addition, on the outer surface of the locking device body,

Seating grooves in which the plurality of unit bodies are seated are formed.

In addition, the bent portion of the cover body,

Reinforcing rods having a predetermined diameter are formed integrally with each other.

In addition, guide plates that are bent at right angles are further formed at the ends of each of the pair of fixing plates,

Each of the guide boards is

It is arranged in each guide groove formed in the rim of the inlet portion is arranged to be slidably movable.

In addition, the inner surface portion of the cover body,

Adhesive plate is placed,

An elastic member is installed between the contact plate and the inner surface of the cover body,

The adhesion plate is connected to the elastic member and is elastically supported,

The adhesive plate is

It is in close contact with the periphery of the locking device body.

In addition, fixing ribs fitted into fixing grooves formed on the circumference of the locking device body are protruded from the contact plate.

According to another embodiment, the present invention provides an ice maker including the above-described locking device.

By means of the above solution, the present invention has an effect of preventing deformation from occurring due to repeated impacts on the hooking device used for the tray support in which the liquid of the ice maker is stored.

In addition, the present invention integrally constitutes a cover formed of metal on the outer surface of the case constituting the locking device, but by adding a separate fixing configuration to the cover, the effect that can further shape the fixing force in the portion to which the locking device is attached have

In addition to the above-described effects, the specific effects of the present invention will be described together while explaining the specific details for carrying out the design below.

1 is a view showing the configuration of a conventional lodge.
2 is an actual photograph showing an example in which the tray hooking device for an ice maker according to the present invention is disposed in the ice maker.
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the locking device according to the present invention.
4 is a perspective view showing a cover according to the present invention.
5 is a cross-sectional view showing a cover according to the present invention.
6 is a view showing a configuration in which the cover body and the locking device body are fixed by an adhesive layer.
7 is a view showing an example of coupling between the cover body and the locking device body according to the present invention.
8 is a view showing an example in which a seating area is further formed on the inner surface of the cover body according to the present invention.
9 is a perspective view showing another example of a cover according to the present invention.
10 is a view showing an example in which seating grooves are further formed around the locking device body according to the present invention.
11 is a view showing an example in which a guide plate is further formed at the end of each fixing plate according to the present invention.
12 is a view showing an example in which a guide groove is further formed on the edge of the inlet part.
13 is a view showing an example in which a contact plate is further disposed on the inner surface of the cover body according to the present invention.
14 is a view showing an example of the coupling of the contact plate and the cover body.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them.

The present invention may be implemented in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

In order to clearly describe the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar components throughout the specification.

In the following, the provision or arrangement of an arbitrary component on the “upper (or lower)” or “top (or below)” of the substrate means that any component is provided or disposed in contact with the upper surface (or lower surface) of the substrate. means that

Further, it is not limited to not include other components between the substrate and any components provided or disposed on (or under) the substrate.

Hereinafter, a tray hooking device for an ice maker of the present invention and an ice maker having the same will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Here, the tray hooking device for the ice maker will be described including the description of the ice maker as a configuration included in the ice maker.

2 is an actual photograph showing an example in which the tray hooking device for an ice maker according to the present invention is disposed in the ice maker.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the ice maker according to the present invention is located under the ice maker body 10 , the ice maker 20 , and the ice maker 20 , and the liquid prepared from the ice maker 20 is stored. It has a tray 30 in which it is stored.

Here, the ice maker 20 is disposed in a space formed in the ice maker body 10 , and the space is opened along a downward direction.

The tray 30 is disposed in the space under the ice maker 20 .

At both lower ends of the space, the locking device 1 according to the present invention is arranged, respectively.

The locking device 1 is disposed to face each other with a space as a boundary.

Accordingly, the locking shafts 110 provided in each locking device 1 protrude along directions facing each other.

When the locking shaft 110 protrudes, the locking shafts 110 of each locking device 1 support the lower ends of both sides of the tray 300 . Conversely, when discharging the tray 30, the locking shaft 110 of each locking device 1 is made to be in the retracted state.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the locking device according to the present invention will be described.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the locking device according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the cover according to the present invention, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the cover according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the locking device 1 according to the present invention has a locking shaft 110 that is elastically stretchable, a locking device body 100 formed of plastic, and a circumference of the locking device body 100 . It is arranged to surround the, and has a cover 200 formed of metal.

3 to 5 , the cover 200 is formed in a plate shape, and the cover body 210 is bent to surround the outer periphery of the locking device body 100 , and the cover body 210 of the A pair of fixing plates 220 bent at both ends and fixed to the inlet edge are provided.

Here, fastening holes 221 through which the fastening member B passes are formed in the fixing plate 220 , respectively.

The cover body 210 is bent in a 'c' shape. The locking device body 100 is formed in a rectangular shape. The cover body 210 is in close contact with the upper surface and both sides of the locking device body (100).

And the pair of fixing plates 221 are bent at both ends of the cover body 210 to be in close contact with the edge of the inlet end. Then, each fastening hole 221 is penetrated through the fastening member B, such as a bolt, and is coupled to the inlet edge in a screw manner.

Through this, the pair of fixing plates 220 are fixed to the inlet edge, and eventually the cover 200 is fixed to the inlet edge. At the same time, the locking device body 100 may be fixed in a state surrounded by the cover 200 .

Through this configuration, the locking device body 100 can be protected from external impact by the cover 200 formed of metal. Therefore, the locking device body 100 may not be damaged or deformed due to an external impact.

6 is a view showing a configuration in which the cover body and the locking device body are fixed by an adhesive layer.

Referring to FIG. 6 , an adhesive layer 230 is further formed between the locking device body 100 according to the present invention and the inner surface of the cover 200 . The cover body 210 is adhered and fixed to the circumference of the locking device body 100 by the adhesive layer 230 .

In addition, when a foam material having a certain elasticity is used as the material of the adhesive layer 230 , it is possible to prevent an external impact from being transmitted to the locking device body 100 .

7 is a view showing an example of coupling between the cover body and the locking device body according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the inner surface of the cover body 210 of the present invention and the outer surface of the locking device body 100 may be coupled in a concave-convex manner.

That is, the first unevenness 211 is formed on the inner surface of the cover body 210 . A second concavo-convex 111 is formed around the locking device body 100 . The first and second concavities and convexities 211 and 111 are coupled to each other in a fitting manner.

Through this, the cover body 210 covers the periphery of the locking device body 100 and is coupled in a concave-convex manner at the same time to solve the problem of the position of the cover 200 being shifted by an external force.

8 is a view showing an example in which a seating area is further formed on the inner surface of the cover body according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8 , a seating area 212 having a predetermined depth into which the periphery of the locking device body 100 is inserted is further formed on the inner surface of the cover body 210 according to the present invention.

The seating area 212 provides a groove into which the periphery of the locking device body 100 is fitted.

Through this, the locking device body 100 can be prevented from being distorted by being fitted in the seating area 212 and protected from external impact as it is surrounded by the cover body 210 .

9 is a perspective view showing another example 200' of the cover according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the cover body 210 includes a plurality of unit cover bodies 230 arranged to form a boundary along the length direction of the cover body 210 .

The plurality of unit cover bodies 230 are respectively connected to each other through connection lines 240 made of a flexible material so that they can be bent.

10 is a view showing an example in which seating grooves are further formed around the locking device body according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10 , seating grooves 101 in which the plurality of unit bodies 230 are seated are formed on the outer surface of the locking device body 100 .

In addition, reinforcing rods (not shown) having a predetermined diameter are formed integrally with the bent portion of the cover body 210 .

11 is a view showing an example in which a guide plate is further formed at the end of each fixing plate according to the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a view showing an example in which a guide groove is further formed in the inlet edge.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12 , guide plates 250 bent at right angles are further formed at the ends of each of the pair of fixing plates 210 .

Each of the guide plates 250 is disposed in each guide groove 11 formed on the edge of the inlet portion to be slidably movable.

Through this, each guide plate 250 formed at the end of each fixing plate 220 is movably positioned while being fitted into each guide groove 11 formed at the inlet edge.

Accordingly, the installation position of the cover 200 may be movable as the guide plate 250 moves in the guide groove 11 .

13 is a view showing an example in which the contact plate is further disposed on the inner surface of the cover body according to the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of coupling the contact plate and the cover body.

Referring to FIG. 13 , a contact plate 300 is disposed on the inner surface of the cover body 210 .

An elastic member 310 is installed between the contact plate 300 and the inner surface of the cover body 210 .

The adhesion plate 300 is connected to the elastic member 310 and is elastically supported.

Through this, the adhesion plate 300 can elastically support the circumference of the locking device body 100 in a state having a certain elasticity through the elastic member 310 .

Referring to FIG. 14 , the contact plate 300 is in close contact with the periphery of the locking device body 100 .

Fixing ribs 301 fitted into the fixing grooves 100a formed around the locking device body 100 are protruded from the contact plate 300 .

The position of the adhesion plate 300 according to the present invention is fixed as the fixing ribs 301 are fitted into the fixing grooves 100a. Through this, when the adhesion plate 300 elastically supports the circumference of the locking device body 100, it is possible to solve the problem of slippage.

According to the above configuration and operation, the present invention can prevent rust from being generated in the locking device formed of metal used when opening and closing the door of the ice maker, and also prevent deformation due to repeated impact.

In addition, the present invention integrally constitutes a cover formed of metal on the outer surface of the case constituting the locking device, and by adding a separate fixing configuration to the cover, it is possible to further shape the fixing force at the portion to which the locking device is attached.

As described above, specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, but it is apparent that various implementation modifications are possible within the limits that do not depart from the scope of the present invention.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be conveyed limited to the described embodiments, and should be defined by the following claims as well as the claims and equivalents.

That is, it should be understood that the above-described embodiment is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents All changes or modifications derived from the concept should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

1: locking device
100: locking device body
200: cover
210: cover body
220: fixed plate
221: fastening hole
300: adhesion plate
B: fastening member

Claims (6)

A locking device disposed at a predetermined position on an inlet edge of an ice machine body in which an internal space is formed and absorbing an impact with the door due to opening and closing of the door, the locking device comprising:
The locking device is
A locking device body having a locking shaft elastically stretchable and formed of plastic;
It is disposed to surround the periphery of the locking device body, including a cover formed of metal,
The cover is formed in a plate shape and includes a cover body bent to surround the outer periphery of the locking device body, and a pair of fixing plates bent at both ends of the cover body and fixed to the inlet rim. , The fixing plate has a fastening hole through which the fastening member passes, respectively,
The cover body includes a plurality of unit cover bodies disposed along the longitudinal direction of the cover body to form a boundary,
The plurality of unit cover bodies are connected to each other through connection lines made of a flexible material so as to be bendable,
On the outer surface of the locking device body,
Seating grooves in which the plurality of unit bodies are seated are formed;
In the bent portion of the cover body,
Reinforcing rods having a predetermined diameter are formed integrally with each other,
At the ends of each of the pair of fixing plates, guide plates that are bent at right angles are further formed, respectively,
Each of the guide boards is
Tray hooking device for an ice maker, characterized in that it is disposed in each guide groove formed on the edge of the inlet and is slidably disposed.
The method of claim 1,
On the inner side of the cover body,
Adhesive plate is placed,
An elastic member is installed between the contact plate and the inner surface of the cover body,
The adhesion plate is connected to the elastic member and elastically supported,
The adhesive plate is
Adhering to the circumference of the locking device body,
The tray hooking device for an ice maker, characterized in that the fixing ribs that are fitted into fixing grooves formed around the body of the locking device are protruded from the contact plate.
The method of claim 1,
An adhesive layer is further formed between the locking device body and the inner surface of the cover.
The method of claim 1,
An inner surface of the cover and an outer surface of the locking device body are coupled to each other in a concave-convex manner.
The method of claim 1,
On the inner side of the cover,
Tray hooking device for an ice maker, characterized in that a seating area having a predetermined depth into which a circumference of the locking device body is inserted is further formed.
An ice maker comprising the locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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