KR20060032686A - A withdrawal shelf for refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drawer shelf of a refrigerator having a drawer shelf which is pulled forward from the inside of the refrigerator body and a front cover which is opened and closed in conjunction with the drawer shelf.

The drawer type shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention includes a drawer rack 200 capable of drawing in / out from one side inside the main body 100 of the refrigerator; A front cover (300) provided above the front of the take-out shelf (200) and shielding a space above the take-out shelf (200); Fixed protrusions 320 protruding from both side surfaces of the front cover 300 to be pivot axes of the front cover 300; A protruding portion formed on one side of both rear ends of the front cover 300 to support the front cover 300; It is formed in the rear of the front cover 300 to be in contact with the support portion 340, and comprises a guide rail 240 for determining the opening and closing of the front cover 300. The drawer type shelf of the refrigerator configured as described above has an advantage of improving storage performance and increasing convenience in use.

Refrigerator, Drawer, Front Cover, Guide Rail, Interlocking

Description

{A withdrawal shelf for refrigerator}

1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a door of a general large refrigerator is opened.

Figure 2 is a partial perspective view showing the inside of the refrigerator employing a preferred embodiment of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a plan view showing a take-out shelf which is a main component of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a partial cutaway front view showing a drawer shelf and a front cover of the main component of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention.

5 is a partial plan view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of a pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a side view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is a state showing a state that the take-out shelf is a main component of the preferred embodiment of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention is taken out.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100. Main body 120. Hanging jaw

200. Drawer Lathe 220. Handle                 

240. Guide rail 242. Slope

244. Horizontal section 246. Connection section

260. Sliding guide 300. Front cover

320. Fixing protrusion 340. Supporting part

342. Supports 344. Rolling members

The present invention relates to a shelf of a refrigerator, and to a drawer shelf of a refrigerator having a drawer shelf which is pulled forward from the inside of the refrigerator body and a front cover which is opened and closed in conjunction with the drawer shelf.

In general, a refrigerator refers to freezing or refrigerating foods stored in a refrigerator by using cold air generated through a phase change of a refrigerant. In recent years, the trend of increasing living standards and the tendency of consumers to prefer various functions and large sizes is increasing.

Looking at a typical side by side type of the refrigerator of such a large refrigerator, Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the inside of a typical large refrigerator, the inside of the refrigerator body (1) is a freezer compartment for freezing food (10) ) And the refrigerating chamber 20 for storing food at low temperature.

The refrigerating compartment 20 and the freezing compartment 10 are selectively shielded by a door 30 that shields each of the refrigerating compartment 20, and the door 30 has both side ends hinged to both sides of the front surface of the main body 1. It is formed to be rotatable into a room, and a home bar and a dispenser may be installed at one side of the door 30.

In addition, the refrigerating chamber 20 and the freezing chamber 10 inside the refrigerator main body 1 are provided with a plurality of drawers 40 and shelves 50 for storing food or containers containing food. The plurality of drawers 40 and the shelves 50 divide the space of the refrigerating chamber 20 and the freezing chamber 10 to secure an appropriate storage space.

The refrigerator main body 1 is formed in a position where a plurality of cold air supply ports for supplying cold air for freezing or refrigerating food are formed, and the intensity of cold air discharged from these cold air supply ports is different for each storage space. The storage space formed by the shelves 50 and the drawers 40 has various temperature characteristics.

On the other hand, the shelf 50 installed inside the refrigerator main body 1 may accommodate foods or containers containing food contained in the shelf 50 more easily, if necessary, inside the main body 1 of the refrigerator 1. Is formed to be able to withdraw from the front.

The withdrawn shelf 50 may have various structures, and generally, the entire drawer 40 moves forward while sliding along a predetermined guide to store food or containers containing food on the shelf 50. It has a structure.

In addition, the shelf 50 has a plurality of locking projections protruding outward from the left and right side walls of the inside of the main body 1 on which the shelf 50 is mounted so as to implement various heights according to the size of the food stored therein. It is formed at height intervals.                         

Meanwhile, storage spaces such as the plurality of shelves 50 or the drawers 40 are formed at various heights on the inner surface of the door 30.

However, the prior art configured as described above has the following problems.

In order to form a storage space in which the temperature difference is different from the overall temperature characteristics of the refrigerating chamber 20 or the freezing chamber 10, that is, the temperature difference is greater than that of other storage spaces, it is necessary to shield the inner space as in the form of the drawer 40. .

However, when the drawer 40 is configured above the refrigerator body 1, the drawer 40 may not be inconvenient to draw in and out of the drawer 40, and it is difficult to take out or put food stored in the drawer 40. There is a problem that causes inconvenience.

In addition, when the upper surface of the drawer 40 is higher than the eye level of the user, there is a problem that it is difficult to check the food stored in the drawer 40.

In the case of the drawer 40, the bottom of the drawer 40 on which the food is placed and the handle gripped by the user are formed at a position slightly separated from each other. There is a problem that can not transmit power.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the front cover which is opened and closed in conjunction with the guide rail mounted on the take-out shelf and the guide rail mounted to the front of the inside of the refrigerator body. It is to provide a pull-out shelf of the refrigerator.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention includes a drawer that can be pulled in / out from the front and back inside the main body of the refrigerator; A front cover provided above the front of the take-out shelf and shielding a space above the take-out shelf; Fixed projections protruding from both side surfaces of the front cover to serve as rotation shafts of the front cover; A protruding portion formed at one side of both rear ends of the front cover to support the front cover; It is formed in the rear of the front cover to be in contact with the support, characterized in that it has a configuration including a guide rail for determining the opening and closing of the front cover.

The guide rail may include an inclined portion extending in a rearward direction with an inclination at both end portions of the front part of the lead shelf, and a horizontal portion extending horizontally with the takeout shelf from a rear end of the inclined portion to a rear end of the takeout shelf. .

The guide rail further includes a connecting portion connecting the rear ends of the horizontal portions to each other.

The support part includes a support that protrudes rearward from both side ends of the front cover, and a rolling member mounted to an end of the support to make a rolling motion in contact with one side of the guide rail.

The height of the space shielded by the front cover is formed to be equal to the sum of the height from the upper surface of the lead-out shelf to the horizontal portion and the length from the front surface of the front cover to the end of the support portion.                     

The front end of the lead shelf is further provided with a handle that can be gripped by the user.

One side of the take-out lathe is further provided with a sliding guide for guiding the front and rear withdrawal of the take-out lathe.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of the stepped take-out structure of the refrigerator shelf according to the present invention having the configuration as described above will be described in detail.

The stepped draw-out structure of the refrigerator drawer according to the present invention is used regardless of the size and type of the refrigerator and is applicable to various refrigerators, and thus does not mention the structure of the overall refrigerator, and the general side by side type described above. For example, let's look at what is applied to the large refrigerator.

Figure 2 is a partial perspective view showing the inside of the refrigerator employing a preferred embodiment of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention, as shown in the drawing, a plurality of drawers or shelves are provided inside the main body 100 of the refrigerator Various foods can be frozen or refrigerated.

The drawer can be pulled forward and is formed to take out or put food stored in the inside of the drawer upwardly, and is preferably provided at the lower side of the main body 100 for convenience in use.

On the other hand, the drawing shelf 200 is formed on the upper portion of the main body 100. The withdrawal shelf 200 is capable of withdrawal while sliding forward and backward so that foods stored in the withdrawal shelf 200 can be easily taken out or put in.                     

In addition, a front cover 300 is formed on the front surface of the lead shelf 200. The front cover 300 shields a space between the upper side of the drawer shelf 200 and the inner upper surface of the main body 100 so that the front cover 300 is automatically opened and closed in accordance with the drawout of the drawer shelf 200. Is formed.

In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front cover 300 is configured to shield a space formed by the upper side of the take-out shelf 200 and the inner upper surface of the main body, but the take-out shelf 200 is provided on the lower side of the main body. It will be appreciated that it can be configured to shield the space between the other means for partitioning the section 100 in the transverse direction and the top surface of the take-out shelf 200 is formed.

3 is a plan view showing a drawer shelf which is a main component of a drawer shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a partial cutaway front view showing a drawer shelf and a front cover, which is a main part of the drawer shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention. .

Looking at the drawing shelf 200 and the front cover 300 in more detail as shown in these figures, the drawing shelf 200 is formed in the shape of a rectangular plate thinner than the length and width.

A handle 220 is formed at the front end of the lead shelf 200. The handle 220 is formed to be gripped by the user so that the user can easily pull in / out when the user draws in / out the drawer 200, over the entire front end of the drawer 200 It is formed long.

And, the guide rail 240 is mounted on one side of both sides of the upper surface of the lead shelf 200. The guide rail 240 is formed of a wire having a predetermined width to guide movement of the end of the support 340 to be described in detail below.

The guide rail 240 includes an inclined portion 242, a horizontal portion 244, and a connecting portion 246. First, the inclined portion 242 is formed with a predetermined inclination, and one side end portion is respectively coupled to both front ends of the upper surface of the lead shelf 200 and extends with a predetermined inclination upward.

Horizontal portions 244 are formed at rear ends of the inclined portions 242 of the guide rails 240 respectively mounted at both ends of the lead shelf 200. The horizontal portion 244 extends from the rear end of the inclined portion 242 to the rear end of the lead shelf 200 at a predetermined height horizontally with the lead shelf 200.

A position where the inclined portion 242 and the horizontal portion 244 are connected is formed to be rounded to a predetermined curvature so that the cloud member 344 to be described in detail below can move naturally.

In addition, a connection part 246 connecting the horizontal part 244 is formed at the rear end of each horizontal part 244. The connection part 246 prevents the horizontal part 244 from sagging or twisted downward to allow the support part to be smoothly moved along the guide rail 240 to be described below.

On the other hand, a sliding guide 260 is formed on the lower surface of the lead shelf 200. The sliding guide 260 assists with drawing in and out while sliding forward and backward while the drawing shelf 200 is seated on the locking projection 120 protruding at a predetermined position on both sides of the main body 100.

The sliding guide 260 is formed to protrude downward from both sides of the lower surface of the lead shelf 200, and is formed such that the lower end is somewhat bent to the outside. The sliding guide 260 is formed to surround the locking jaw 120 from the inside to the outside when the lead shelf 200 is seated on the locking jaw 120.

As a result, the drawing shelf 200 may be prevented from flowing to the left and right when the drawing shelf 200 is drawn out, and the left and right flow of the drawing shelf 200 may be prevented even when the drawing shelf 200 is drawn out. It may be desirable to be formed in the rear of both sides of the lower surface of the lead shelf 200 to be limited.

The front cover 300 is formed above the lead shelf 200. The front cover 300 is formed in a size that can shield the space formed by the upper surface of the take-out shelf 200 and the upper surface inside the main body 100 in a substantially rectangular plate shape in front of the take-out shelf 200. do.

Fixing protrusions are formed at upper ends of both sides of the front cover 300. The fixing protrusion is formed on both sides of the front cover 300 to fix the front cover 300 to the inner side of the main body 100, the front cover 300 with the fixing protrusion 320 as an axis. It is formed to be able to rotate.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5, the structure of the front cover 300 will be described in more detail. The support part 340 is formed at both side ends of the rear surface of the front cover 300. The support part 340 supports the front cover 300 and is formed to contact the guide rail 240.

The support 340 includes a support 342 protruding rearward from both rear end portions of the front cover 300 and a cloud member 344 mounted at an end of the support 342. The rolling member 344 is rotatably mounted to the support 342 and is formed to move along the guide rail 240 while contacting the guide rail 240.

In addition, a rail groove 344 ′ is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the cloud member 344 to prevent the cloud member 344 from being separated from the guide rail 240 when rolling in contact with the guide rail 240. do. The rail groove 344 ′ is recessed to have a shape that is the same as or slightly larger than that of the surface of the guide rail 240 contacting the rolling member 344.

The rolling member 344 transfers the displacement generated while moving along the guide rail 240 by the support 342 to the front cover 300. Therefore, the support 342 is extended to a length that can maintain the rolling member 344 always in contact with the guide rail 240.

In addition, the front surface of the front cover 300, the end of the support portion 340, that is, the distance (h) from the outer peripheral surface of the cloud member 344 and the upper surface of the take-out shelf 200 of the guide rail 240 The sum of the height h 'up to the horizontal part 244 is the height from the upper surface of the drawing shelf 200 to the inner surface of the main body 100, that is, the height of the space shielded by the front cover 300 ( It is formed equal to H).

On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present invention, the support 340 is composed of the support 342 and the rolling member 344, but it is also possible to be composed of only the support 342 except for the cloud member 344 as necessary. In this case, an end of the support 342 may be formed to move while contacting the guide rail 240.

 Hereinafter, the operation of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention having the configuration as described above will be described with reference to the drawings.

Figure 6 is a side view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention, Figure 7 is a state diagram showing a state that the drawer is a main component of the preferred embodiment of the pull-out shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention is taken out to be.

As shown in these drawings, the cloud member 344 is in contact with one side of the inclined portion 242 of the guide rail 240 in the pull-out shelf 200 is fully drawn, the front cover 300 ) Shields the space behind the front cover 300, that is, the space above the take-out shelf 200 in a state perpendicular to the take-out shelf 200.

Therefore, the space above the take-out shelf 200 is formed as a storage space independent from the other storage space of the refrigerator main body 100, and the temperature characteristics of the inside may be different from other storage spaces to store foods suitable for this.

On the other hand, in order to put or take out food in the take-out shelf 200, the take-out shelf 200 must be withdrawn to the front. In order to withdraw the drawing shelf 200, when the handle 220 formed at the front end of the drawing shelf 200 is gripped and pulled forward, the drawing shelf 200 is drawn out forward.

At this time, when the drawing shelf 200 starts to be drawn out, the cloud member 344 in contact with the guide rail 240 is inclined part of the guide rail 240 as the drawing shelf 200 is pulled forward. Cloud movement along the direction (242) is to move.

At this time, the front cover 300 is pushed in the drawing direction of the drawing shelf 200 by the support 342 connected to the rolling member 344, and at the same time the front cover 300 is the front cover 300 Open slowly while rotating clockwise around the fixing protrusions 320 formed at the upper ends of both sides.

When the drawing shelf 200 is continuously pulled forward, the rolling member 344 moves along the horizontal portion 244 through the inclined portion 242. When the rolling member 344 enters the horizontal portion 244, the front cover 300 is rotated about the fixing protrusion 320 to the shaft to be completely opened, and the front cover 300 is the drawing shelf. It is approximately horizontal with 200.

Therefore, the user can easily put or take out food on the take-out shelf 200 through the fully open front. To put or take out the food in the take-out shelf 200, and to retract the take-out shelf 200, the handle 220 is pushed to the rear.

When the handle 220 is pushed in and pulls out the drawing shelf 200, the rolling member 344 moves along the guide rail 240, and the rolling member 344 is continuously drawn in by the drawing shelf 200. ) Moves along the inclination of the inclined portion 242, the front cover 300 is rotated in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the fixing protrusion 320 is gradually lowered.                     

When the take-out shelf 200 is completely drawn in, the front cover 300 is again perpendicular to the take-out shelf 200, and the space behind the front cover 300, that is, above the take-out shelf 200. It will completely shield the space.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many other modifications based on the present invention will be possible to those skilled in the art within the above technical scope.

In the drawer type shelf of the refrigerator according to the present invention as described above in detail, when the takeout shelf is pulled out, the cloud member moves along the guide rail mounted on the drawer shelf, and the front cover on which the cloud member is mounted is rotated upward. As a result, the storage space above the lead shelf is opened.

Therefore, an independent space configuration that is shielded from the outside is also possible on the upper portion of the refrigerator main body, thereby forming a storage space having different temperature characteristics from other storage spaces, thereby increasing the space configuration inside the refrigerator main body.

In addition, the front cover is automatically opened and closed only by pushing and pulling the drawer shelf by configuring the drawer shelf and the front cover to be interlocked, thereby greatly improving convenience in use.

In addition, the front cover that shields the storage space above the drawer shelf is configured to be completely open to improve the recognition of the interior can be expected to maximize the user's convenience.                     

In addition, when the food is stored in the take-out shelf by completely opening and closing the front cover, the food can be easily taken out or put in the front as in the case of a general shelf, thereby preventing the food being stored from falling due to user's carelessness. It can be assured of ease of use as well as safety.

Claims (7)

A drawer shelf capable of drawing in and out from the front and back of one side of the main body of the refrigerator; A front cover provided above the front of the take-out shelf and shielding a space above the take-out shelf; Fixed projections protruding from both side surfaces of the front cover to serve as rotation shafts of the front cover; A protruding portion formed at one side of both rear ends of the front cover to support the front cover; And a guide rail formed at a rear side of the front cover to be in contact with the support, and configured to include opening and closing of the front cover. The method of claim 1, wherein the guide rail, An inclined portion extending backward with an inclination at both side ends of the lead-out shelf; And a horizontal part extending horizontally from the rear end of the inclined part to the rear end of the withdrawal shelf. The pull-out shelf of claim 2, wherein the guide rail further comprises a connecting portion connecting the rear ends of the horizontal portions to each other. The method of claim 2, wherein the support portion, Supports protruding rearward from both side ends of the front cover, And a rolling member mounted to an end of the support and configured to roll in contact with one side of the guide rail. The height of the space shielded by the front cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, And a height equal to a sum of a height from an upper surface of the lead shelf to the horizontal portion and a length from a front surface of the front cover to an end portion of the support portion. The pull-out shelf of claim 5, wherein the front end of the drawer shelf further includes a handle that can be gripped by a user. The drawer type shelf of claim 5, wherein a sliding guide for guiding the front and rear drawing of the drawing shelf is further provided at one side of the drawing shelf.

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