KR20080006652U - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator having a main body cabinet and an internal wound provided in the main cabinet to form a storage compartment, the barrier being formed by an internal wound and partitioning the storage compartment into a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment and forming a foaming space; A hot pipe provided in the barrier to transfer heat to the barrier; A front cover coupled to the front surface of the barrier with a hot pipe interposed therebetween and covering the barrier; Interposed between the front cover and the barrier and is supported by a hot pipe, characterized in that it comprises a deformation preventing member for preventing deformation of the barrier against the foaming pressure applied to the barrier when foaming to the barrier. As a result, the barrier is prevented from being deformed by the foaming pressure through the deformation preventing member between the front cover and the barrier, thereby preventing occurrence of moxibustion between the front cover and the barrier, and thus workability and appearance. Improve the quality of the product.

Description

Refrigerator {REFRIGERATOR}

1 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional refrigerator barrier and a front cover mounted to the barrier;

2 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to the present invention;

3 is a cross-sectional view of the barrier region according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

4 is a cross-sectional view of a barrier region according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a cross-sectional view of a barrier region according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

 1: refrigerator 2: body cabinet

3b: internal wound 10: barrier

16: uneven 20: hot pipe

30: support rib 40: front cover

44: engaging portion 50: support member

60: deformation preventing member 66: locking jaw

80 fastening member 90 cover part

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator having an improved structure of a barrier that divides a storage compartment into a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment.

In general, a refrigerator is a home appliance that generates cold air by receiving a refrigeration cycle including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. Cold air generated by the refrigeration cycle is supplied to the inside of the refrigerator, and a storage compartment for storing items for a long time is formed by the supplied cold air. The refrigerator is provided with a barrier that divides the storage compartment into a freezer compartment in which the article is stored at a temperature below the freezing point and a refrigerating compartment in which the article is stored at a temperature above the freezing point which is relatively higher than the temperature of the freezer compartment.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 1, the conventional refrigerator 101 includes a main cabinet 103, an inner box 103b provided inside the main cabinet 103, and a storage chamber 105, and an inner box 103b. Formed by the barrier 110 to divide the storage compartment 105 into the freezer compartment 105a and the refrigerating compartment 105b, a hot pipe (not shown) disposed at the barrier 110 to transfer heat, and It includes a front cover 140 to cover the front.

Here, a coupling groove 166 coupled to the front cover 140 is formed on the plate surface of the barrier 110, and a coupling protrusion 144 engaging with the coupling groove 166 is formed at the front cover 140. . The barrier 110 and the front cover 140 are coupled by the coupling groove 166 and the coupling protrusion 144.

However, there is a problem in that moxibustion occurs between the barrier and the front cover due to the filling phenomenon caused by the foaming pressure of the foaming agent filled in the barrier when the barrier and the front cover are combined.

In addition, the heat between the barrier and the front cover leakage of cold air in the storage compartment to increase the occurrence of dew condensation must be sealed between the barrier and the front cover, thereby reducing the appearance quality and assembly time is increased. There is a problem.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator in which the structure of the barrier is improved so as to reduce the deformation of the barrier which is deformed by the foaming pressure in forming the foam filling of the barrier.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator in which the barrier and the front cover are in close contact with each other to improve the coupling structure of the barrier and the front cover so as not to cause moxibustion.

According to the present invention, in the refrigerator having a main body cabinet and an internal wound provided in the main cabinet to form a storage compartment, the refrigerator is formed by the internal wound, and the storage compartment is divided into a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment, and a foaming space is formed. A barrier; A hot pipe provided in the barrier to transfer heat to the barrier; A front cover coupled to the front surface of the barrier with the hot pipe interposed therebetween and covering the barrier; It is achieved by a refrigerator interposed between the front cover and the barrier and the hot pipe is supported, and includes a deformation preventing member for preventing deformation of the barrier against the foaming pressure applied to the barrier when foaming to the barrier.

Here, the front cover and the deformation preventing member is coupled to a predetermined interval, the engaging portion is formed on any one of the front cover and the deformation preventing member and the coupling portion on the other of the front cover and the deformation preventing member. The engaging jaw may be formed.

In addition, a foaming space is formed in the deformation preventing member, and the deformation preventing member is characterized in that the deformation preventing member and the barrier communicate with each other so as to form a foaming agent.

It may further comprise a fastening member for coupling the deformation preventing member and the barrier.

In addition, the object is, according to the present invention, in the refrigerator having a main body cabinet and an inner phase provided inside the main body cabinet to form a storage compartment, which is formed by the inner phase, and partitioning the storage compartment into a freezer compartment and a refrigerating compartment and foaming. A barrier on which at least one unevenness is formed so that deformation is prevented against the applied foaming pressure; A hot pipe provided in the barrier to transfer heat to the barrier; It is coupled to the front surface of the barrier with the hot pipe between the barrier and a predetermined distance, and includes a front cover to cover the barrier, wherein one of the front cover and the barrier is formed with a hook portion and the front cover And the other of the barrier is also achieved by the refrigerator characterized in that the engaging jaw engaging with the engaging portion is formed.

Here, the barrier is characterized in that the support ribs for supporting the hot pipe is formed.

In addition, according to the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator having a main body cabinet and an internal wound provided in the main cabinet to form a storage compartment, the barrier being formed by the internal wound and partitioning the storage compartment into a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment. ; A hot pipe provided in the barrier to transfer heat to the barrier; A support member provided inside the barrier to contact and support the hot pipe to an inner surface of the barrier; A fastening member inserted into an inner side of the barrier from an outer surface of the barrier to fasten the barrier and the support member; It is also achieved by a refrigerator comprising a cover part covering the fastening member exposed to the outer surface of the barrier.

Here, the support member may be made of a metal material having high thermal conductivity.

Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator of a top mounted freezer (TMF) system in which a freezer compartment and a refrigerating compartment are divided up and down will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to the description, as an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator of the TMF method has been described, but it will be apparent that the present invention can be applied to a refrigerator of a bottom mounted freezer (BMF) system in which a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment are divided up and down. .

2 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the barrier region according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2. As shown in these drawings, the refrigerator 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main cabinet 3 in which a storage compartment 5 is formed, and a storage compartment 5 as a freezing compartment 5a and a refrigerating compartment 5b. A barrier 10 partitioned and having a foamed space, a hot pipe 20 provided at the barrier 10 to transfer heat to the barrier 10, a front cover 40 covering the barrier 10, and a front cover And a deformation preventing member 60 interposed between the 40 and the barrier 10.

The main cabinet 3 includes an outer shell 3a made of a metal forming the exterior of the refrigerator 1 and an inner box 3b made of a synthetic resin provided inside the outer box 3a to form the storage chamber 5. In the main cabinet 3, a compressor (not shown), a condenser (not shown), and an evaporator (not shown) forming a refrigeration cycle are accommodated. Here, the foaming agent (4) is filled and formed between the outer (3a) and the inner (3b) of the main body cabinet 3 to maintain the heat insulation of the storage chamber (5).

The storage chamber 5 is formed by the inner box 3b. As an example of the present invention, the storage chamber 5 is provided with a barrier 10 formed by the inner box 3b so as to partition the front opening 6 into which the article enters and exits the storage chamber 5 up and down. The storage compartment 5 is formed by a barrier 10 in the freezer compartment 5a at which the article is stored below the freezing point at the upper side, and at the lower side a refrigeration chamber in which the article is stored at a temperature above the freezing point, which is relatively higher than the freezer compartment 5a. 5b). In the storage chamber 5, a shelf 7 partitioning the storage chamber 5 into a plurality of spaces is disposed. The front opening 6 of the storage compartment 5 into which the goods enter and exit is opened and closed by a door 9 hinged to the main cabinet 3.

Here, the door 9 includes a freezing compartment door 9a and a refrigerating compartment door 9b corresponding to opening and closing the storage compartment 5 divided into the freezing compartment 5a and the refrigerating compartment 5b.

Next, the barrier 10 is formed by the inner phase 3b. The barrier 10 is provided so as to divide the storage compartment 5 into a freezing compartment 5a and a refrigerating compartment 5b. Inside the barrier 10, a foaming agent 4 is filled to maintain heat insulation of the storage compartment 5.

As an example of the present invention, the barrier 10 includes a barrier body 12 forming the barrier 10 and an extension part 14 extending upward and downward from the barrier body 12. Here, the extension portion 14 is provided to be fitted with the deformation preventing member 60 to be described later.

The hot pipe 20 is provided in the barrier 10 to remove dew condensation generated in the barrier 10. That is, the hot pipe 20 transfers the barrier 10 heat. A portion of the hot pipe 20 is disposed in front of the barrier 10.

The front cover 40 covers the front of the barrier 10. The hot pipe 20 is disposed between the front cover 40 and the barrier 10. The front cover 40 is formed at both ends of the cover body 42 and the cover body 42 to form the exterior of the front cover 40 to engage with the locking projection 66 of the deformation preventing member 60 to be described later. It includes a locking portion 44.

On the other hand, the deformation preventing member 60 is interposed between the front cover 40 and the barrier 10, the hot pipe 20 is supported, and against the foaming pressure applied to the barrier 10 when foaming on the barrier 10 Prevent deformation of the barrier 10. That is, the deformation preventing member 60 suppresses deformation of the barrier 10 generated by the foaming pressure when the filling of the foaming agent 4 is formed.

The deformation preventing member 60 is provided with a deformation preventing member main body 62 forming an outer appearance of the deformation preventing member 60 and upper and lower sides of the deformation preventing member main body 62 and the extension part 14 of the barrier 10. It includes a support 64 to be fitted, and a locking jaw 66 provided on the support 64 to engage with the locking portion 44 of the front cover 40. Then, the deformation preventing member 60 is fastened to the fastening member 80 so that the coupling force with the barrier 10 is increased.

The deformation preventing member main body 62 is coupled to the fastening member 80 on the front surface of the barrier 10 to increase the coupling force with the barrier 10. Inside the deformation preventing member body 62, a foaming space in which the foaming agent 4 is filled is formed to maintain the heat insulation of the storage chamber 5 is formed. Here, the deformation preventing member main body 62 and the barrier 10 are in communication with the foam space of the deformation preventing member main body 62 so that the foaming agent 4 is filled together when the barrier 10 is foamed and filled.

The support part 64 extends up and down of the deformation preventing member main body 62 to fit with the extension part 14 of the barrier 10. The supporting portion 64 is provided with a locking jaw 66 engaged with the locking portion 44 of the front cover 40. Here, the support 64 and the front cover 40 is closely coupled so that cold air does not leak. That is, between the support portion 64 and the front cover 40, no moxibustion occurs while cold air may leak.

On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present invention, the locking portion 44 is formed on the front cover 40 and the locking jaw 66 is formed on the deformation preventing member 60 to form the front cover 40 and the deformation preventing member 60. Although the coupling, the locking projection 66 is formed on the front cover 40, the locking portion 44 is formed on the deformation preventing member 60 may be coupled to the front cover 40 and the deformation preventing member 60. .

Fastening member 80 is used in two embodiments at regular intervals in one embodiment of the present invention. The fastening member 80 increases the fastening force of the deformation preventing member 60 and the barrier 10. Screw fastening member 80 is used, it is also possible to use other known fastening member 80.

Looking at the assembly process of the barrier 10 region of the refrigerator 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention by such a configuration as follows.

The deformation preventing member 60 is fitted to the extension part 14 of the barrier 10. Then, the fastening member 80 is fastened to increase the coupling force between the barrier 10 and the deformation preventing member 60.

After the barrier 10 and the deformation preventing member 60 are combined with the fastening member 80, the foam 10 is filled into the barrier 10. Then, the foaming agent 4 is filled in the deformation preventing member 60 in communication with the barrier 10.

The hot pipe 20 is disposed between the deformation preventing member 60 and the front cover 40, and the front cover 40 covers the front surface of the barrier 10. At this time, the locking portion 44 area of the front cover 40 and the locking jaw 66 area of the deformation preventing member 60 are closely coupled.

Accordingly, the barrier is prevented from being deformed by the foaming pressure through the deformation preventing member between the front cover and the barrier to prevent the occurrence of moxibustion between the front cover and the barrier, and thus workability and appearance quality. Can improve the quality.

In addition, since the front cover and the hot pipe are in close contact with the deformation preventing member, heat transfer of the hot pipe may be improved to increase the effect of improving dew formation.

Next, as a second embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 4, the refrigerator 1 according to the present invention is provided in the main body cabinet 3 and the main body cabinet (3) to form a storage compartment (5) The barrier 10 'formed by the inner box 3b and the inner box 3b and partitioning the storage compartment 5 into the freezing compartment 5a and the refrigerating compartment 5b and the barrier 10' are provided in the barrier 10 '. A hot pipe 20 'that transfers heat to the front surface, a front cover 40' that is coupled to the front surface of the barrier 10 'to cover the barrier 10', and a support rib on which the hot pipe 20 'is supported. (30).

The barrier 10 'is formed by the inner phase 3b, and is filled with the blowing agent 4 therein. The barrier 10 'is a barrier body 12' which forms the exterior of the barrier 10 'and an unevenness protruding from the surface of the barrier body 12' toward the front opening 6 of the storage compartment 5. 16, an extension part 14 'which is formed at upper and lower sides of the barrier body 12' and is coupled to the front cover 40 ', and the front cover 40' and the barrier 10 'are coupled to each other. And a locking projection 66 'formed at the extension portion 14'.

The unevenness 16 is formed in the direction of the front opening 6 of the storage chamber 5 from the surface of the barrier body 12 '. Here, the unevenness 16 serves to disperse the foaming pressure applied when the foaming agent 4 is formed in the barrier 10 '. That is, the unevenness 16 serves to suppress deformation of the barrier 10 'caused by the foaming pressure.

The hot pipe 20 'is disposed between the front cover 40' and the barrier body 12 '. The hot pipe 20 'transfers heat to the barrier 10' to suppress dew condensation occurring in the barrier 10 '.

The front cover 40 'covers the front of the barrier 10'. A hot pipe 20 'is disposed between the front cover 40' and the barrier 10 '. The front cover 40 'is formed at both ends of the cover body 42' which forms the exterior of the front cover 40 'and the extension body 14' of the barrier 10 '. And a catching portion 44 'engaged with the formed catching jaw 66'.

Meanwhile, the front cover 40 'and the barrier 10' are coupled at a predetermined interval. That is, even when the barrier 10 'is deformed due to the foaming pressure, the moxibustion between the front cover 40' and the barrier 10 'is prevented from occurring. In addition, the locking portion 44 'area of the front cover 40' and the locking projection 66 'area of the barrier 10' are closely coupled to prevent cold air from entering.

Here, the support ribs 30 on which the hot pipes 20 'are supported are formed around the unevenness 16 region of the barrier body 12'. The support ribs 30 and the barriers 10 'are in communication with each other so that the blowing agent 4 is filled with the foaming agent 4 when the foaming agent 4 is filled in the barrier 10'.

Looking at the assembly process of the barrier 10 'area of the refrigerator 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention by such a configuration as follows.

First, the unevenness 16 is formed on the surface of the barrier 10 'in the direction of the front opening 6 of the storage chamber 5. The support ribs 30 on which the hot pipes 20 'are supported are formed around the unevenness 16. Filling agent 4 is formed in the barrier 10 '. Then, the foaming agent 4 is also filled and formed in the support rib 30 in communication with the barrier 10 '.

The hot pipe 20 'is supported on the support rib 30 and the barrier 10' is covered by the front cover 40 '. At this time, the front cover 40 'and the barrier 10' have a predetermined distance so that the deformation of the barrier 10 'does not affect the front cover 40'. Then, the engaging portion 44 'region of the front cover 40' and the engaging jaw 66 'region of the barrier 10' are tightly coupled.

Thus, by forming irregularities in the barrier to distribute the foaming pressure it is possible to prevent the moxibustion between the front cover and the barrier, thereby improving workability and appearance quality.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the refrigerator 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a main cabinet 3, an inner box 3b for forming a storage chamber 5, and an inner box 3b. A barrier 10 &quot; formed to partition the storage compartment 5 into a freezer compartment 5a and a refrigerating compartment 5b; and a hot pipe 20 ″ provided in the barrier 10 ″ to transfer heat to the barrier 10 ″. And a support member 50 provided inside the barrier 10 ″ to contact and support the hot pipe 20 ″ to the inner surface of the barrier 10 ″, and the barrier 10 ″ from the outer surface of the barrier 10 ″. A cover part inserted into an inner side of the cover to cover the fastening member 80 ″ for fastening the barrier 10 ″ and the support member 50, and a fastening member 80 ″ exposed to the outer surface of the barrier 10 ″. 90).

The barrier 10 &quot; partitions the storage compartment 5 into a freezing compartment 5a and a refrigerating compartment 5b, and is filled with a foaming agent 4 in order to maintain thermal insulation of the storage compartment 5 therein. Then, a hot pipe 20 ″ is disposed inside the barrier 10 ″ according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

The support member 50 is installed on the inner surface of the barrier 10 ″ to support the hot pipe 20 ″. The support member 50 holds the hot pipe 20 ″ in close contact with the inner surface of the barrier 10 ″. That is, the support member 50 closely supports the hot pipe 20 ″ to the inner surface of the barrier 10 ″ to improve the heat transfer efficiency from the hot pipe 20 ″ to the barrier 10 ″. The support member 50 is made of a metal having high thermal conductivity to transfer the heat of the hot pipe 20 ″ to the entire surface of the barrier 10 ″.

The fastening member 80 ″ is inserted into the outer surface of the barrier 10 ″ to join the barrier 10 ″ and the support member 50. The fastening member 80 ″ may couple the barrier 10 ″ with the support member 50 using a screw or the like.

On the other hand, the cover portion 90 covers the fastening member 80 ″ exposed on the outer surface of the barrier 10 ″. The cover portion 90 is provided corresponding to the cross-sectional area of the fastening member 80 ″.

The assembly process of the barrier 10 ″ region of the refrigerator 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

The hot pipe 20 ″ is disposed inside the barrier 10 ″. Then, the hot pipe 20 ″ is held in close contact with the inner surface of the barrier 10 ″ using the support member 50. The fastening member 80 ″ is inserted into the inner surface from the outer surface of the barrier 10 ″ to engage the support member 50 with the barrier 10 ″.

Then, the cover portion 90 is mounted to cover the fastening member 80 ″ exposed to the outer surface of the barrier 10 ″.

Thus, by removing the front cover and forming the barrier, it is possible to prevent the phenomenon of the gap between the front cover and the barrier.

In addition, by arranging a hot pipe inside the barrier and closely supporting the hot pipe inside the barrier using a support member, the thermal conductivity of the hot pipe can be improved.

As described above, according to the present invention, the barrier is prevented from being deformed by the foaming pressure through the deformation preventing member between the front cover and the barrier, thereby preventing the occurrence of moxibustion between the front cover and the barrier, Accordingly, a refrigerator that can improve workability and appearance quality is provided.

In addition, since the front cover and the hot pipe are in close contact with the deformation preventing member, the heat transfer of the hot pipe is improved to provide a refrigerator that can increase the effect of improving dew condensation.

In addition, since irregularities are formed in the barrier to disperse the foaming pressure, it is possible to prevent moxibustion between the front cover and the barrier, thereby providing a refrigerator capable of improving workability and appearance quality.

In addition, by removing the front cover and forming a barrier, there is provided a refrigerator capable of preventing the occurrence of moxibustion between the front cover and the barrier.

In addition, a refrigerator is provided which can improve the thermal conductivity of the hot pipe by arranging the hot pipe inside the barrier and closely supporting the hot pipe inside the barrier using a support member.

Claims (8)

A refrigerator having a main body cabinet and an inner box provided inside the main body cabinet to form a storage compartment, A barrier formed by the internal wound and partitioning the storage compartment into a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment and having a foaming space; A hot pipe provided in the barrier to transfer heat to the barrier; A front cover coupled to the front surface of the barrier with the hot pipe interposed therebetween and covering the barrier; And a deformation preventing member interposed between the front cover and the barrier and supporting the hot pipe and preventing deformation of the barrier against foaming pressure applied to the barrier when foaming the barrier. The method of claim 1, The front cover and the deformation preventing member are coupled at a predetermined interval so that any one of the front cover and the deformation preventing member is formed, and the other of the front cover and the deformation preventing member is engaged with the coupling part. Refrigerator characterized in that the locking step is formed. The method of claim 2, Foamed space is formed inside the deformation preventing member, The deformation preventing member is a refrigerator characterized in that the deformation preventing member and the barrier is in communication so as to form a filling agent. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, And a fastening member coupling the deformation preventing member and the barrier. A refrigerator having a main body cabinet and an inner box provided inside the main body cabinet to form a storage compartment, A barrier formed by the internal wound and partitioning the storage compartment into a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment and having at least one unevenness formed therein so as to prevent deformation with respect to the foaming pressure applied upon foaming; A hot pipe provided in the barrier to transfer heat to the barrier; It is coupled to the front surface of the barrier with the hot pipe between the barrier and a predetermined distance, and includes a front cover to cover the barrier, Any one of the front cover and the barrier is formed with a locking portion, the other of the front cover and the barrier is characterized in that the engaging jaw engaging with the coupling portion is formed. The method of claim 5, And a support rib is formed on the barrier to support the hot pipe. A refrigerator having a main body cabinet and an inner box provided inside the main body cabinet to form a storage compartment, A barrier formed by the internal wound and partitioning the storage compartment into a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment; A hot pipe provided in the barrier to transfer heat to the barrier; A support member provided inside the barrier to contact and support the hot pipe to an inner surface of the barrier; A fastening member inserted into an inner side of the barrier from an outer surface of the barrier to fasten the barrier and the support member; And a cover part covering the fastening member exposed to the outer surface of the barrier. The method of claim 7, wherein The support member is a refrigerator, characterized in that provided with a metal material having high thermal conductivity.

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