KR20090119662A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A refrigerator is provided to purify the water before the water intake exhausted to intake hole. CONSTITUTION: A refrigerator comprises an intake(25), a water supply system(20), a clean water filter, a main body(10), doors(11,12), and an intake hole liver(13). The water supply system guides the water to intake. The clean water filter is installed in intake to purify the water before the water intake. The main body prepares a storage room. The door opens and closes the storage room. The intake hole is prepared in the door. The intake hole is prepared in the inside, and the clean water filter characterizes to be embedded in the door. A filter accommodating part for accommodating a clean water filter(22) is included.

Description

Refrigerator {REFRIGERATOR}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator capable of purifying water discharged to the intake port immediately before intake.

Some refrigerators are provided with a water supply device for extracting drinking water from the front side of the door or an ice maker for producing ice in a storage compartment. Typically, such refrigerators are equipped with a water filter for purifying the water supplied, as well as a water supply system for supplying water to the water intake at the front side of the door or the ice making unit of the freezer compartment. The water filter is installed inside the refrigerator compartment.

However, such a refrigerator stores purified water through a water filter in a water tank disposed behind the refrigerating chamber, and is supplied to a water intake at the door side, and the user has a long supply path from the water filter to the water intake of the door. If water is not taken out for a long time, the water present in the water supply path between the water filter and the intake port may be deteriorated. That is, when the purified water is stored in the water tank, if the microorganisms and the like in the water tank could not be good for hygiene.

The refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a water inlet, a water supply system for guiding water to the inlet, and a water filter installed on the inlet side to purify the water immediately before the intake.

In addition, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention further comprises a main body having a storage compartment, a door for opening and closing the storage compartment, and a water intake space provided in the door, wherein the intake port is provided inside the water intake space, The filter is characterized in that it is accommodated in the door.

In addition, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a filter accommodating part provided in the door for accommodating the water filter and a cover provided in the front of the door for opening and closing the filter accommodating part.

In addition, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a main body having a storage compartment, a door for opening and closing the storage compartment, and a water intake space provided in the door, and the intake port is provided in the water intake space, and the water filter It is characterized in that the removable inlet is provided.

In addition, the water filter is characterized in that the water intake pipe 51 for extending the flow path for discharging the water purified by the water filter.

In addition, the intake pipe is characterized in that it is rotatably provided to the outside of the intake space for intake outside the intake space.

In addition, the intake port is characterized in that the filter socket for attaching and detaching the water filter.

In addition, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a water intake pipe 52 detachably provided on the filter socket to extend the flow path of the water intake port, and the water intake pipe 52 rotates outside the water intake space. It is characterized in that it is provided.

In addition, the water intake space is characterized in that the filter receiving portion for accommodating the water filter is provided.

In addition, the filter accommodating portion is characterized in that formed in the outer side of the intake space from the side wall of the intake space.

In addition, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises a filter cover for wrapping and supporting the water filter accommodated in the filter accommodating portion.

In addition, the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a main body having a storage compartment, a door to open and close the main body, a water intake space provided in the door, a water intake provided in the water intake space, and water to supply water to the intake port. A water supply pipe installed in the main body and the door, the first water filter installed in the water supply pipe on the main body side to purify water, and a second water filter installed on the water intake port side to purify water immediately before intake. Characterized in that.

In addition, the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a filter accommodating part provided in the door for accommodating the second water filter and a cover provided in the front of the door for opening and closing the filter accommodating part. .

In addition, the second water filter is characterized in that the density of the filter portion is higher than the filter portion density of the first water filter.

In addition, the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention provides a main body having a storage compartment, a door for opening and closing the main body, a water intake space provided in the door, a water intake provided in the water intake space, and supplying water to the water intake port. A water supply pipe installed at the main body and the door, and a first water filter installed at the water supply pipe at the main body side for purification of water, and a second detachably provided at the water intake port to purify water immediately before intake. It characterized in that it comprises a water filter.

In addition, the second water filter is characterized in that the water intake pipe 51 for extending the flow path for discharging the water purified by the second water filter.

In addition, the intake pipe is characterized in that it is rotatably provided to the outside of the intake space for intake outside the intake space.

In addition, the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a filter accommodating portion recessed outward from the water intake space at one side wall of the water intake space to accommodate the second water filter.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, it is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator capable of purifying water discharged to the intake port immediately before intake.

As shown in FIG. 1, the refrigerator according to the present invention includes a main body 10 which is divided into a freezer compartment (not shown) on the left side and a refrigerating compartment (not shown) on the right side, and a main body 10 for opening and closing the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment. It is provided with a freezer compartment door 11 and the refrigerating chamber door 12 respectively installed on both sides of the front portion. Although not shown in the figure, a cooling device for cooling the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment is installed in the main body 10. The cooling apparatus includes an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, a refrigerant expansion device, and the like like a conventional refrigerator.

The freezing chamber door 11 is provided with a water intake space 13 to allow the user to withdraw water from the outside. The water intake space 13 is recessed to a predetermined depth from the front surface of the freezer compartment 11. In the example of FIG. 1, the intake space 13 is provided in the freezer compartment 11, but the intake space 13 may be provided in the refrigerating compartment door 12.

As shown in FIG. 2, an intake port 25 through which water is discharged is provided in the intake space 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 10 and the freezing chamber door 11 are provided with a water supply system 20 for supplying water to the intake port 25. The water supply system 20 includes first to third water supply pipes 31, 32, and 33 for guiding water supplied from an external water supply source to the intake port 25, a water supply valve 21 for controlling water supply, and cooling of water. It includes a water tank 23, and the first water filter 22 and the second water filter 24 for purifying the water.

The water supply valve 21 is connected to an external water supply source (faucet, etc.) and the connection pipe 34. The first water filter 22 is detachably mounted to the filter socket 22a provided in the upper portion of the refrigerating chamber (not shown), and is connected to the water supply valve 21 through the first water supply pipe 31. The water tank 23 stores a predetermined amount of purified water via the first water filter 22. The water tank 23 has an inlet 25 connected to the first water filter 22 through the second water supply pipe 32 and an outlet 25 of the freezing chamber door 11 through the third water supply pipe 33. ). In addition, the water tank 23 is installed at the inner rear side of the refrigerating chamber in order to maintain a predetermined amount of purified water via the first water filter 22. That is, the water tank 23 is maintained in a cooled state by being exposed to the cold room cold air. The first to third water supply pipes 31, 32, and 33 forming the water supply path are embedded in the main body 10 and the freezing chamber door 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the water intake space 13 is opened to allow the user to enter the cup from the front of the freezer door 11 to the water intake. In the water intake space 13, an operation lever 14 for performing water intake is provided. The operation lever 14 operates in a manner that the user pushes when performing the water intake. The operation lever 14 may be in the form of a valve for transferring water intake signals to a refrigerator control unit (not shown) so that the water supply valve 21 is opened so that water intake is made or directly open and close the water intake port 25.

The water intake port 25 is provided above the water intake space 13, and the second water filter 24 is installed inside the freezing chamber door 11 above the water intake space 13 so as to purify water just before the water intake. Thus, in order to install the second water filter 24, the freezing chamber door 11 is provided with a filter accommodating part 15 for receiving the second water filter 24. In addition, the cover 16 is provided on the front surface of the filter accommodating portion 15 to be opened and closed. This allows the user to open the cover 16 to replace the second water filter 24 when the second water filter 24 is to be replaced.

The second water filter 24 is detachably connected to the third water supply pipe 33 in which the fastening part 24a provided at an upper portion thereof is embedded in the freezing chamber door 11. The pipe forming the water intake port 25 extends downward from the lower portion of the second water filter 24 to enter the water intake space 13. The pipe forming the intake port 25 may be provided in a form in which a separate pipe is coupled to the second water filter 24 or integrally with the second water filter 24.

The second water filter 24 can clarify the water taken through the water intake port 25 by allowing the water to be purified immediately before the water intake. In other words, in the process of withdrawal, the final purification once more. This is because the second water filter 24 immediately before the intake, even if the intake of the microorganisms in the water existing in the water tank 23 or the water supply pipes (32, 33) due to the intake of the water for a long time is not Finally purifies the water so that the user can clean the drinking water.

It is preferable that the second water filter 24 has a higher density than that of the first water filter 22. This is to clarify the water discharged finally. If the second water filter 24 has a high filtration density, the purification effect can be increased while the replacement cycle of the filter can be shortened, but the second water filter 24 opens the cover 16 of the freezing chamber door 11. It can be replaced easily, so it is not a problem in use. It is recommended to replace the filter frequently to increase the water purification effect.

In this embodiment, the first water filter 22 is installed on the main body 10 side and the second water filter 24 is installed on the intake port 25 side to increase the water purification effect. However, two water filters are not necessary. It is possible to purify the water taken in with only one water filter (24, the second water filter) provided in the intake port (25). That is, only the second water filter 24 may reliably purify the water discharged through the intake port 25.

3 and 4 is another embodiment showing a configuration in which the second water filter is mounted in the water intake space.

As shown in FIG. 3, the intake port 25 is provided adjacent to an upper side of the side wall of the intake space 13, and the intake port 25 is detachably mounted to the second water filter 24, which is a filter for removing bacteria. A filter socket 22a is provided. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a separate filter accommodating part 15 in the freezing chamber door 11 in order to install the second water filter 24, so that the structure of the freezing chamber door 11 is simplified and the second water filter is The work of replacing (24) becomes simpler.

In addition, the second water purification filter 24, which is a bacteria removal filter illustrated in FIG. 3, has an inlet port 24b inserted into the filter socket 22a and an outlet port through which the purified water in the second water filter 24 flows out. 24c is provided, and the water outlet 24c is provided with a water intake pipe 51 rotatable in the front and rear directions of the water intake space 13.

One end of the intake pipe 51 is connected to the outlet 24c of the second water filter 24, and the other end is provided with a water outlet 51a through which the purified water is discharged to the outside. As shown in FIG. 4, the intake pipe 51 is rotatable to the outside of the intake space 13 around the outlet 24c of the second water filter 24 to enter the intake space 13. It is possible to take water in a cup with a low capacity, which is difficult to be difficult.

In addition, a filter cover 53 may be provided in front of the second water filter 24 to prevent the second water filter 24 from being exposed to the outside.

In addition, when the user does not use the second water filter 24 as necessary, as shown in FIG. 5, a water intake pipe 52 provided with a water extraction hole 51a may be mounted on the filter socket 22a. have. The water intake pipe 52 is also provided to be rotatable in the front and rear directions of the water intake space 13 by using the filter socket 22a as a rotation axis so that water can be taken in a large cup that is difficult to enter into the water intake space 13. do.

Therefore, the refrigerator according to the present invention prevents the contaminants from accumulating in the water supply system 20 by filtering particulates such as suspended matters in the first water filter 22, and the water tank 23 or The microorganisms that can be propagated in the water supply pipes 32 and 33 are purified immediately by the second water filter 24, which is a filter for removing bacteria, immediately before intake, thereby ensuring that the user can clean the drinking water.

In addition, when the user does not need the second water filter 24, which is a bacteria removal filter, removes the second water filter 24, which is a bacteria removal filter, and then the water intake pipe 52 (at the filter socket 22a). 5) can be used by mounting the convenience of use is also improved.

6 and 7 illustrate another example in which the second water filter is mounted in the intake space. In the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are assigned to components having functions similar to those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6, the dispenser includes a case 60 installed in the freezing chamber door 11 and provided with a water intake space 13 through which water can be drawn.

The front plate 64 is provided at an upper front of the case 60, and the intake port 25 protrudes below the front plate 64 adjacent to one side wall of the case 60 having the water intake space 13 formed therein.

The water intake port 25 protruding from the water intake space 13 is provided with a filter socket 22a for attaching and detaching the second water filter 24 or the water intake pipe 52.

A water intake space 13 is formed at one side wall of the case 60 in a shape corresponding to the second water filter 24 so that the second water filter 24 may be seated and accommodated on one side wall of the case 60 adjacent to the water intake port 25. ) Is provided with a filter accommodating portion 61 recessed outward.

Since the second water filter 24 is accommodated in the filter accommodating portion 61, space waste of the water intake space 13 by the second water filter 24 can be reduced, so that space utilization of the water intake space 13 can be reduced. Will be improved.

In the state where the second water filter 24 is accommodated in the filter accommodating portion 61, the inlet 24b and the outlet 24c of the second water filter 24 are exposed to the water intake space 13. As a result, the inlet 24b of the second water filter 24 is coupled to the filter socket 22a provided in the intake port 25.

The second water filter 24 protruding into the water intake space 13 may be provided to be wrapped by the filter cover 53. To this end, the case 60 is provided with a hook fastening groove 63, and the filter cover 53 is provided with a hook portion 54 that is hooked to the hook fastening groove 63.

The filter cover 53 supports the outer surface of the second water filter 24 when the second water filter 24 is accommodated in the filter accommodation part 61, so that the second water filter 24 is disposed in the filter accommodation part 61. This prevents the departure of.

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II 'of FIG. 1.

3 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 shows a state in which the water filter according to the present invention is mounted.

Figure 5 shows that the intake pipe extending the flow path of the intake port in accordance with the present invention is mounted.

6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a water filter mounted in a water intake space according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the water filter is mounted in the water intake space according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: main body, 11: freezer door,

12: refrigerator door, 13: water intake space,

14: operation lever, 15: filter housing,

16: cover, 20: water system,

21: water supply valve, 22: first water filter,

23: water tank, 24: second water filter,

25: water intake, 31: water supply pipe,

32: second water supply pipe, 33: third water supply pipe.

Claims (18)

And a water inlet, a water supply system for guiding water to the inlet, and a water filter installed at the inlet side to purify water immediately before intake. The method of claim 1, A main body having a storage compartment, a door for opening and closing the storage compartment, and a water intake space provided in the door, The intake port is provided in the intake space, the refrigerator is characterized in that the water filter is accommodated in the door. The method of claim 2, And a filter accommodating part provided in the door for accommodating the water filter, and a cover provided in the front of the door to open and close the filter accommodating part. The method of claim 1, A main body having a storage compartment, a door for opening and closing the storage compartment, and a water intake space provided in the door, The intake port is provided in the intake space, the water filter is characterized in that the refrigerator is provided detachably. The method of claim 4, wherein The water purifier is provided with a water intake pipe (51) extending a flow path for discharging the water purified by the water filter. The method of claim 5, The intake pipe is characterized in that the refrigerator is rotatably provided to the outside of the intake space for intake from the outside of the intake space. The method of claim 4, wherein And a filter socket for attaching and detaching the water filter in the intake port. The method of claim 7, wherein And a water intake pipe (52) detachably attached to the filter socket to extend the flow path of the water intake port, wherein the water intake pipe (52) is rotatably provided outside the water intake space. The method of claim 4, wherein And a filter accommodating part for accommodating the purified water filter is provided in the water intake space. The method of claim 9, The filter accommodating part is a refrigerator, characterized in that formed in the outer side of the intake space from the side wall of the intake space. The method of claim 9, And a filter cover for wrapping and supporting the purified water filter accommodated in the filter accommodating portion. A main body having a storage compartment, a door for opening and closing the main body, a water intake space provided in the door, a water intake port provided in the water intake space, and a water supply pipe installed in the main body and the door to supply water to the water intake port; , And a first water filter installed in the water supply pipe on the main body side for purifying water, and a second water filter installed on the water intake port for purifying water immediately before intake. The method of claim 12, And a filter accommodating part provided in the door for accommodating the second water filter and a cover provided in the front of the door to open and close the filter accommodating part. The method of claim 12, The second water filter is a refrigerator, characterized in that the density of the filter portion is higher than the filter portion density of the first water filter. A main body having a storage compartment, a door for opening and closing the main body, a water intake space provided in the door, a water intake port provided in the water intake space, and a water supply pipe installed in the main body and the door to supply water to the water intake port; , A refrigerator comprising: a first water filter installed in the water supply pipe on the main body side for purification of water; and a second water filter detachably provided at the intake port to purify water immediately before intake. The method of claim 15, The second water filter is a refrigerator, characterized in that the water intake pipe (51) extending the flow path for discharging the water purified by the second water filter is provided. The method of claim 16, The intake pipe is characterized in that the refrigerator is rotatably provided to the outside of the intake space for intake from the outside of the intake space. The method of claim 15, And a filter accommodating portion recessed outwardly from the water intake space at one side wall of the water intake space to accommodate the second water filter.

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