KR20070016319A - Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator - Google Patents

Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator Download PDF

Info

Publication number
KR20070016319A
KR20070016319A KR1020050070887A KR20050070887A KR20070016319A KR 20070016319 A KR20070016319 A KR 20070016319A KR 1020050070887 A KR1020050070887 A KR 1020050070887A KR 20050070887 A KR20050070887 A KR 20050070887A KR 20070016319 A KR20070016319 A KR 20070016319A
Authority
KR
South Korea
Prior art keywords
cold air
vegetable
compartment
refrigerator
space portion
Prior art date
Application number
KR1020050070887A
Other languages
Korean (ko)
Inventor
장동식
Original Assignee
주식회사 대우일렉트로닉스
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by 주식회사 대우일렉트로닉스 filed Critical 주식회사 대우일렉트로닉스
Priority to KR1020050070887A priority Critical patent/KR20070016319A/en
Publication of KR20070016319A publication Critical patent/KR20070016319A/en

Links

Images

Classifications

    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00General constructional features
    • F25D23/12Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23BPRESERVING, e.g. BY CANNING, MEAT, FISH, EGGS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, EDIBLE SEEDS; CHEMICAL RIPENING OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLES; THE PRESERVED, RIPENED, OR CANNED PRODUCTS
    • A23B7/00Preservation or chemical ripening of fruit or vegetables
    • A23B7/04Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D17/00Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/04Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection
    • F25D17/042Air treating means within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/045Air flow control arrangements
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D17/00Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/04Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection
    • F25D17/06Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation
    • F25D17/062Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation in household refrigerators
    • F25D17/065Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation in household refrigerators with compartments at different temperatures
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D17/00Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/04Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection
    • F25D17/06Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation
    • F25D17/08Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation using ducts
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D31/00Other cooling or freezing apparatus
    • F25D31/005Combined cooling and heating devices
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2317/00Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2317/06Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation
    • F25D2317/061Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation through special compartments
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/02Refrigerators including a heater
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2700/00Means for sensing or measuring; Sensors therefor
    • F25D2700/12Sensors measuring the inside temperature
    • F25D2700/121Sensors measuring the inside temperature of particular compartments
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02BCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B40/00Technologies aiming at improving the efficiency of home appliances, e.g. induction cooking or efficient technologies for refrigerators, freezers or dish washers

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Zoology (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Polymers & Plastics (AREA)
  • Cold Air Circulating Systems And Constructional Details In Refrigerators (AREA)

Abstract

본 발명은 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템에 관한 것으로, 야채실의 주변이 공간부로 이루어지고, 공간부와 냉동실 사이에 냉기의 유동을 가능하게 하는 통공이 형성되며, 냉동실과 냉장실 사이에는 상기 야채실 주변의 공간부와 증발기를 연결하는 냉기통로가 형성되고, 상기 통공에는 공간부 안으로 유입되는 냉기의 유입량을 제어하기 위한 댐퍼가 구비되며, 상기 공간부에는 통공을 통한 냉기의 유입 및 냉기통로를 통한 냉기의 회수가 원활히 이루어지도록 팬이 설치되어진 구성이다. 또한, 본 발명은 상기 공간부에는 팬의 설치를 위해 통공 주변과 야채실을 연결하는 지지패널이 구비되어 상기 팬이 지지패널의 표면에 설치되고, 상기 공간부는 야채실의 온도를 적절히 조절할 수 있도록 내부에 히터가 설치되며, 이 히터는 지지패널의 표면에 설치되고, 야채실의 내부에는 온도 변화를 감지하는 온도센서가 설치되며, 상기 온도센서의 감지된 온도에 따라 상기 히터가 연동하여 가열 동작하도록 된 구성이다. The present invention relates to an independent temperature control system for a vegetable compartment of a refrigerator, wherein the periphery of the vegetable compartment consists of a space portion, and a through hole is formed between the space portion and the freezer compartment to enable the flow of cold air. A cold air passage is formed to connect the space portion and the evaporator, and the through hole is provided with a damper for controlling the inflow amount of the cold air introduced into the space portion, and the space portion has the inlet of the cold air through the through hole and the cold air through the cold passage. The fan is installed to facilitate the recovery. In addition, the present invention is provided with a support panel for connecting the periphery of the hole and the vegetable compartment for the installation of the pan in the space portion, the fan is installed on the surface of the support panel, the space portion therein to adjust the temperature of the vegetable chamber appropriately The heater is installed, the heater is installed on the surface of the support panel, the inside of the vegetable chamber is installed a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature change, the heater is configured to operate in conjunction with the heating in accordance with the detected temperature of the temperature sensor to be.

냉장, 냉동, 야채실, 온도제어, 증발기, 냉기, 댐퍼, 회수, 팬, 히터 Refrigeration, freezing, vegetable compartment, temperature control, evaporator, cold air, damper, recovery, fan, heater

Description

냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템{Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator}Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator

도 1은 본 발명에 따른 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템의 개략적인 구성을 도시한 도면 1 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a vegetable room independent temperature control system according to the present invention

도 2는 도 1의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템을 통한 냉기 유동상태를 보인 다이어그램2 is a diagram showing the flow of cold air through the vegetable chamber independent temperature control system of FIG.

*도면의 주요부분에 대한 부호의 설명** Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawings *

10 : 냉장실 20 : 야채실10: cold storage room 20: vegetable room

30 : 공간부 40 : 냉동실30: space part 40: freezer

51 : 통공 52 : 냉기통로51: through air 52: cold air passage

53 : 댐퍼 54 : 팬53: damper 54: fan

55 : 지지패널 56 : 히터55 support panel 56 heater

57 : 온도센서 60 : 증발기57: temperature sensor 60: evaporator

냉장실 및 냉동실을 갖추고 있는 냉장고에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 냉 동실의 냉기를 야채실로 유도하여 냉장실과는 별도로 야채실의 온도를 제어할 수 있는 냉장고에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a refrigerator having a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, and more particularly, to a refrigerator capable of controlling the temperature of the vegetable compartment separately from the refrigerator compartment by inducing cold air of the refrigerator compartment to the vegetable compartment.

일반적으로 냉장고에서는 야채실의 온도를 냉장실 온도보다 다소 높게 형성하여 이를 유지하기 위해 냉장실 내상과 야채상자 커버를 이용하여 밀폐구조를 형성하였으며, 이를 통해서 야채실 내부의 온도가 결정되었다. In general, in the refrigerator, in order to maintain the temperature of the vegetable compartment slightly higher than the temperature of the refrigerator compartment, an airtight structure was formed using the inside of the refrigerator compartment and the vegetable box cover, and thus the temperature of the vegetable compartment was determined.

이러한 구조에서 야채실의 온도는 실제 냉장실 내부의 온도에 따라 변화하게 되는데, 그렇다고 하더라도 야채실 내의 온도를 냉장실 온도와 별개로 온도 제어하는 것은 사실상 불가능한 문제점이 있다. In such a structure, the temperature of the vegetable compartment is changed according to the actual temperature inside the refrigerator compartment. However, there is a problem that it is practically impossible to control the temperature of the vegetable compartment separately from the refrigerator compartment temperature.

또한, 종래의 냉장고에서는 냉장실의 온도대에서만 야채실의 온도를 조절할 수 있는 한계가 있었으며, 야채실을 독립적으로 제어하더라도 냉장실 온도범위 내에서 이루어져야 하므로 식품의 종류에 따라 적정한 저장온도 범위로 조정할 수 없는 문제점이 있었다. In addition, in the conventional refrigerator, there was a limit that the temperature of the vegetable compartment can be adjusted only in the temperature zone of the refrigerator compartment, and even if the vegetable compartment is controlled independently, it must be made within the refrigerator compartment temperature range. there was.

이에 본 발명은 냉장실 및 냉동실을 갖추고 있는 냉장고에서 야채실의 냉각 온도를 독립적으로 제어할 수 있는 냉기유동시스템과 이를 통한 냉기유동의 방법을 제공함에 그 목적이 있다. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a cold air flow system capable of independently controlling the cooling temperature of a vegetable compartment in a refrigerator having a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, and a method of cold air flow through the same.

본 발명의 다른 목적은 야채실에 저장하는 식품의 종류에 따라 그 식품의 저장 특성에 맞게 다양한 형태로 온도를 제어할 수 있도록 함에 있다. Another object of the present invention is to control the temperature in various forms according to the storage characteristics of the food according to the type of food to be stored in the vegetable compartment.

위와 같은 본 발명의 목적은, 냉장실과 냉동실, 그리고 증발기를 포함하고, 냉장실 내부에 적어도 1실의 야채실이 구비된 냉장고에 있어서, 상기 야채실의 주변이 공간부로 이루어지고, 상기 공간부와 냉동실 사이에 냉기의 유동을 가능하게 하는 통공이 형성되며, 냉동실과 냉장실 사이에는 상기 야채실 주변의 공간부와 증발기를 연결하는 냉기통로가 형성되고, 상기 통공에는 공간부 안으로 유입되는 냉기의 유입량을 제어하기 위한 댐퍼가 구비되며, 상기 공간부에는 통공을 통한 냉기의 유입 및 냉기통로를 통한 냉기의 회수가 원활히 이루어지도록 팬이 설치되는 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템을 제공함으로써 달성된다.An object of the present invention as described above, in the refrigerator comprising a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, and an evaporator, and at least one vegetable compartment in the refrigerator compartment, the periphery of the vegetable compartment consists of a space portion, between the space portion and the freezer compartment A through hole is formed to enable the flow of cold air, and a cold air passage is formed between the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment to connect the space portion around the vegetable compartment with the evaporator, and the damper is configured to control the flow rate of the cold air introduced into the space portion. Is provided, the space is achieved by providing an independent temperature control system of the vegetable chamber of the refrigerator, characterized in that the fan is installed so that the inflow of cold air through the through and recovery of the cold air through the cold passage.

본 발명에 따르면, 공간부에는 팬의 설치를 위해 통공 주변과 야채실을 연결하는 지지패널이 구비되어 상기 팬이 지지패널의 표면에 설치되고, 상기 공간부는 야채실의 온도를 적절히 조절할 수 있도록 내부에 히터가 설치되고, 이 히터는 지지패널의 표면에 설치되되, 바람직하게는 상기 공간부로 유입되는 냉기의 원활한 온도 조절을 위해서 지지패널의 저면에 설치된다. According to the present invention, the space portion is provided with a support panel for connecting the periphery of the hole and the vegetable compartment for the installation of the fan, the fan is installed on the surface of the support panel, the space portion is a heater therein to properly adjust the temperature of the vegetable compartment Is installed, this heater is installed on the surface of the support panel, preferably on the bottom of the support panel for smooth temperature control of the cold air flowing into the space portion.

본 발명에서 야채실의 내부에는 온도 변화를 감지하는 온도센서가 설치되며, 상기 온도센서의 감지된 온도에 따라 상기 히터가 연동하여 가열 동작하도록 되어 있다. 한편, 전술한 댐퍼는 자동 제어가 가능한 전자식 댐퍼로 제공함이 바람직하다. In the present invention, the inside of the vegetable chamber is provided with a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature change, the heater is linked to the heating operation in accordance with the detected temperature of the temperature sensor. On the other hand, the above-described damper is preferably provided as an electronic damper capable of automatic control.

이상과 같은 특징을 갖는 본 발명은 냉동실의 냉기를 야채실 측으로 안내하여 야채실을 냉각시키므로 냉동실의 냉기를 재활용할 수 있어 냉장실 내부의 냉기만으로 야채실을 냉각시키던 종래 기술에 비해 에너지 효율이 높은 냉장고를 구성 할 수 있다. The present invention having the above characteristics guides the cold air of the freezer compartment to the vegetable compartment to cool the vegetable compartment, so that the cold air of the freezer compartment can be recycled. Can be.

이하 첨부된 예시도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예를 설명한다. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

도면 도 1은 본 발명에 따른 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템을 구비한 냉장고의 개략적인 내부 구조이고, 도 2는 도 1의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템을 통한 냉기의 유동상태를 보인 것이다. 1 is a schematic internal structure of a refrigerator having an independent vegetable room temperature control system according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a flow state of cold air through the independent vegetable room temperature control system of FIG. 1.

도 1에 따르면, 본 발명은 냉장실 내부의 온도 변화와는 별개로 야채실의 온도를 독립적으로 제어할 수 있는 냉장고를 제공한다. According to FIG. 1, the present invention provides a refrigerator capable of independently controlling the temperature of the vegetable compartment independently of the temperature change in the refrigerating compartment.

이를 위해, 본 발명은 냉장실(10) 내부에 위치하는 야채실(20)의 주변으로 냉기의 유동이 가능한 일정 크기의 공간부(30)를 형성한다. 또한, 이 공간부(30)와 냉동실(40) 사이에 냉기(→)의 유동을 가능하게 하는 통공(51)을 형성하고 냉동실(40)과 냉장실(10) 사이에는 야채실(20) 주변의 공간부(30)와 증발기(60)를 연결하는 별도의 냉기통로(52)를 형성한다. To this end, the present invention forms a space portion 30 having a predetermined size to allow the flow of cold air to the periphery of the vegetable chamber 20 located in the refrigerating chamber 10. In addition, a through hole 51 for allowing the flow of cold air (→) is formed between the space part 30 and the freezer compartment 40, and the space around the vegetable compartment 20 between the freezer compartment 40 and the refrigerating compartment 10. A separate cold air passage 52 connecting the unit 30 and the evaporator 60 is formed.

본 발명에서 전술한 통공(51)은 냉동실(40) 내부의 냉기가 상기 야채실(10) 주변의 공간부(30)로 유입되도록 하는 역할을 수행하고, 냉기통로(52)는 전술한 공간부(30)를 통과하면서 야채실(20) 내부를 냉각하는데 사용된 냉기를 증발기(60)로 회수되도록 하기 위한 안내유로의 역할을 수행한다. In the present invention, the above-described through hole 51 serves to allow the cold air inside the freezing chamber 40 to flow into the space 30 around the vegetable chamber 10, and the cold air passage 52 has the above-described space portion ( While passing through 30) serves as a guide flow path for recovering the cold air used to cool the inside of the vegetable chamber 20 to the evaporator (60).

본 발명은 냉동실로부터 전술한 통공(51)을 통해서 공간부(30) 안으로 유입되는 냉기의 유입량을 제어하기 위한 댐퍼(53)를 더 구비한다. 댐퍼(53)는 바람직하게는 통공(51)의 상기 공간부(30)측 입구에 설치되며, 더욱 바람직하게는 전자적인 제어에 의해 자동으로 개폐되는 전자 댐퍼로 제공한다. The present invention further includes a damper 53 for controlling the flow rate of the cold air introduced into the space 30 through the above-described through hole 51 from the freezing chamber. The damper 53 is preferably provided at the inlet of the space portion 30 side of the through hole 51, and more preferably provided as an electronic damper that is automatically opened and closed by electronic control.

또한, 본 발명은 냉동실(40)로부터 냉기의 원활한 유입을 위해 공간부(30)의 내부에 전술한 통공(51)의 상측 방향을 향해 팬(fan,54)을 설치한다. 이 팬(54)은 통공(51)을 통해 공간부(30) 안으로 유입된 냉기를 냉기통로(52) 측으로 송풍시키는 역할을 수행한다. 이러한 팬(54)은 도 1에 도시하는 바와 같이 통공(51) 주변과 야채실(20)을 연결하는 지지패널(55) 면에 설치될 수 있다. In addition, the present invention installs a fan (fan, 54) toward the upper direction of the above-described through-hole 51 in the interior of the space 30 for the smooth inflow of cold air from the freezing chamber (40). The fan 54 serves to blow the cold air introduced into the space 30 through the through hole 51 toward the cold air passage 52. The fan 54 may be installed on the surface of the support panel 55 connecting the periphery of the through hole 51 and the vegetable chamber 20 as shown in FIG. 1.

본 발명에서는 필요한 경우 공간부(30) 내부의 온도를 조절하여 야채실 온도를 적절히 맞출 수 있도록 하기 위해 히터(56)를 추가로 설치할 수 있다. 히터(56)는 지지패널(55)의 표면에 설치할 수 있으며, 이 경우 공간부(30)로 유입되는 냉기의 원활한 온도조절을 위해서 지지패널(55)의 저면에 설치하는 것이 바람직하다. In the present invention, if necessary, the heater 56 may be additionally installed to adjust the temperature inside the space 30 so that the temperature of the vegetable compartment can be properly adjusted. The heater 56 may be installed on the surface of the support panel 55. In this case, the heater 56 may be installed on the bottom surface of the support panel 55 for smooth temperature control of cold air flowing into the space 30.

한편, 야채실(20) 내부에는 온도센서(57)를 부착하여 공간부(30)로의 냉기 유입과 히터(56)의 온도조절에 따른 야채실(20)의 온도를 지속적으로 감지하도록 함으로써 소정의 제어수단(미도시)과 연동하여 히터(56)의 가열 정도를 제어할 수 있다. On the other hand, the temperature sensor 57 is attached to the inside of the vegetable chamber 20 to continuously sense the temperature of the vegetable chamber 20 according to the inflow of cold air into the space 30 and the temperature control of the heater 56. The degree of heating of the heater 56 can be controlled in conjunction with (not shown).

이와 같은 구성으로부터 냉동실(40) 내부의 냉기는 통공(51)을 통해서 야채실(20) 주변의 공간부(30) 안으로 유입될 수 있는데, 팬(54)이 구동되면 냉기의 유동은 더욱 원활해질 수 있는 것이다. From such a configuration, the cold air inside the freezing compartment 40 may be introduced into the space 30 around the vegetable compartment 20 through the through hole 51. When the fan 54 is driven, the flow of the cold air may be smoother. It is.

그러나, 이러한 동안에도 온도센서(57)는 야채실(20) 내부의 온도를 지속적으로 감지하게 되며, 만일 야채실(20)의 온도가 너무 낮은 것으로 감지되는 경우에는 제어수단(미도시)을 통해 히터(56)를 가동함으로써 공간부(30) 내부의 냉기를 가열하여 야채실(20)의 내부 온도를 적절히 상승시킬 수 있게 된다. 한편, 공간부(30)에 유입된 냉기는 야채실(20)을 냉각시킨 후 도 1 및 도 2에 도시하는 바와 같이 냉기통로(52)를 통해서 다시 증발기(60)로 회수된다. However, during this time, the temperature sensor 57 continuously detects the temperature inside the vegetable compartment 20, and if the temperature of the vegetable compartment 20 is detected too low, the heater (not shown) through the control means (not shown). By operating 56, the cold air in the space 30 can be heated to raise the internal temperature of the vegetable chamber 20 appropriately. On the other hand, the cold air introduced into the space 30 is cooled to the evaporator 60 through the cold air passage 52 after cooling the vegetable compartment 20, as shown in Figs.

이상 설명한 바와 같이 본 발명은 냉동실과 냉장실을 갖춘 냉장고에서 냉동실의 냉기를 야채실 측으로 안내하여 야채실을 냉각시키고 다시 증발기로 돌려보냄으로써 냉장실 내부의 냉기만으로 야채실을 냉각시키던 종래 기술에 비해 더욱 효과적으로 야채실을 냉각시킬 수 있을 뿐 아니라, 냉동실의 냉기를 재활용할 수 있으므로 월등한 에너지 효율을 제공하게 되는 것이다. As described above, the present invention cools the vegetable compartment more effectively than the conventional technology of guiding the cold air of the freezer compartment to the vegetable compartment in the refrigerator equipped with the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment to cool the vegetable compartment and returning it back to the evaporator. Not only that, but also because it can recycle the cold air in the freezer will provide superior energy efficiency.

이상 설명된 바와 같이, 본 발명은 냉동실과 냉장실을 갖춘 냉장고에서 냉동실의 냉기를 야채실 측으로 안내하여 야채실을 냉각시키고 다시 증발기로 돌려보냄으로써 냉장실 내부의 냉기만으로 야채실을 냉각시키던 종래 기술에 비해 더욱 효과적으로 야채실을 냉각시킬 수 있을 뿐 아니라, 냉동실의 냉기를 재활용할 수 있어 에너지 효율이 높은 냉장고를 구성할 수 있는 것이다. 아울러, 본 발명은 야채와 기타 저장되는 식품의 보존 특성에 맞게 다양한 온도로 제어할 수가 있는 것이다. As described above, the present invention more effectively compared to the prior art of cooling the vegetable compartment with only cold air inside the refrigerator compartment by guiding the cold air of the freezer compartment to the vegetable compartment side in the refrigerator equipped with the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment to return to the vegetable compartment. In addition to cooling it, it is possible to recycle the cold air in the freezer compartment to configure an energy-efficient refrigerator. In addition, the present invention can be controlled at various temperatures to suit the preservation characteristics of vegetables and other stored food.

Claims (6)

냉장실과 냉동실, 그리고 증발기를 포함하고, 냉장실 내부에 적어도 1실의 야채실이 구비된 냉장고에 있어서, A refrigerator comprising a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, and an evaporator, and having at least one vegetable compartment inside the refrigerator compartment, 상기 야채실의 주변이 공간부로 이루어지고, 상기 공간부와 냉동실 사이에 냉기의 유동을 가능하게 하는 통공이 형성되며, 냉동실과 냉장실 사이에는 상기 야채실 주변의 공간부와 증발기를 연결하는 냉기통로가 형성되고, 상기 통공에는 공간부 안으로 유입되는 냉기의 유입량을 제어하기 위한 댐퍼가 구비되며, 상기 공간부에는 통공을 통한 냉기의 유입 및 냉기통로를 통한 냉기의 회수가 원활히 이루어지도록 팬이 설치되는 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템.The periphery of the vegetable chamber is formed of a space portion, a through hole is formed between the space portion and the freezing chamber to enable the flow of cold, a cold air passage is formed between the freezer compartment and the refrigerating chamber connecting the space portion and the evaporator around the vegetable compartment, And, the through hole is provided with a damper for controlling the inflow of the cold air flowing into the space portion, the space portion is characterized in that the fan is installed so that the inflow of cold air through the through hole and the recovery of the cold air through the cold passage is made smoothly. Independent temperature control system of vegetable room of refrigerator. 제 1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1, 상기 공간부에는 팬의 설치를 위해 통공 주변과 야채실을 연결하는 지지패널이 구비되고, 상기 팬은 지지패널의 표면에 설치되는 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템.The space portion is provided with a support panel for connecting the periphery of the hole and the vegetable compartment for the installation of the pan, the fan is independent of the vegetable room temperature control system of the refrigerator, characterized in that installed on the surface of the support panel. 제 2항에 있어서, The method of claim 2, 상기 공간부는 야채실의 온도를 적절히 조절할 수 있도록 내부에 히터가 설치되는 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템.The space unit, the independent temperature control system of the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator, characterized in that the heater is installed inside so as to properly adjust the temperature of the vegetable compartment. 제 3항에 있어서, The method of claim 3, 상기 히터는 지지패널의 표면에 설치되되, 상기 공간부로 유입되는 냉기의 원활한 온도 조절을 위해서 지지패널의 저면에 설치되는 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템.The heater is installed on the surface of the support panel, independent temperature control system of the vegetable room of the refrigerator, characterized in that installed on the bottom of the support panel for smooth temperature control of the cold air flowing into the space. 제 4항에 있어서, The method of claim 4, wherein 상기 야채실의 내부에는 온도 변화를 감지하는 온도센서가 설치되며, 상기 온도센서의 감지된 온도에 따라 상기 히터가 연동하여 가열 동작하도록 된 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템.A temperature sensor for detecting a temperature change is installed inside the vegetable chamber, and the heater is connected to the heater according to the sensed temperature of the temperature sensor. 제 1항 내지 제 5항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서, The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, 상기 댐퍼는 자동 제어가 가능한 전자식 댐퍼인 것을 특징으로 하는 냉장고의 야채실 독립 온도 제어시스템.The damper is a vegetable room independent temperature control system of the refrigerator, characterized in that the electronic damper capable of automatic control.
KR1020050070887A 2005-08-03 2005-08-03 Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator KR20070016319A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR1020050070887A KR20070016319A (en) 2005-08-03 2005-08-03 Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR1020050070887A KR20070016319A (en) 2005-08-03 2005-08-03 Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
KR20070016319A true KR20070016319A (en) 2007-02-08

Family

ID=43650514

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
KR1020050070887A KR20070016319A (en) 2005-08-03 2005-08-03 Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator

Country Status (1)

Country Link
KR (1) KR20070016319A (en)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR100893865B1 (en) * 2007-03-31 2009-04-20 엘지전자 주식회사 Refrigerator
CN114719527A (en) * 2021-01-04 2022-07-08 海信(山东)冰箱有限公司 A kind of refrigerator
US11859894B2 (en) 2020-06-17 2024-01-02 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Refrigerator

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR100893865B1 (en) * 2007-03-31 2009-04-20 엘지전자 주식회사 Refrigerator
US8984908B2 (en) 2007-03-31 2015-03-24 Lg Electronics Inc. Refrigerator
US11859894B2 (en) 2020-06-17 2024-01-02 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Refrigerator
CN114719527A (en) * 2021-01-04 2022-07-08 海信(山东)冰箱有限公司 A kind of refrigerator

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US7866167B2 (en) Icemaker system for a refrigerator
US7665320B2 (en) Damper assembly and methods for a refrigeration device
JP6344896B2 (en) refrigerator
JP6131116B2 (en) refrigerator
JP6344895B2 (en) refrigerator
JP4833337B2 (en) Refrigerator with temperature control room
JP6254385B2 (en) refrigerator
KR101284056B1 (en) Refrigerator
KR101146274B1 (en) Thermostatic control device for vegetalbe chamber of two-door type refrigerator
US9046291B2 (en) User-selectable operating modes for refrigeration appliances
KR20100097928A (en) Method for controlling refrigerator
KR20070016319A (en) Independent temperature control system for Vegetable room of Refrigerator
KR20070016320A (en) Refrigerator of controllable Independently the temperature of Vegetable room
KR101156137B1 (en) Independent temperature control apparatus for the vegetable room of a side by side type refrigerator
JP5743867B2 (en) Cooling storage
KR20050006000A (en) Refrigerator and defrosting controlling method for its refrigerator
JP6584525B2 (en) refrigerator
JP2009293808A (en) Refrigerator
JP6261535B2 (en) Freezer refrigerator
KR101072449B1 (en) Independent temperature control apparatus for the vegetable room of a side by side type refrigerator
JP5011902B2 (en) refrigerator
KR100826319B1 (en) Multi-fermentation refrigerator
JP2008138981A (en) Refrigerator
KR100377748B1 (en) The cool-air supplying structure for refrigerators
JP2007120913A (en) Refrigerator

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
A201 Request for examination
E601 Decision to refuse application