KR20110005940A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A refrigerator is provided to improve illumination function and productivity by having a lighting part. CONSTITUTION: A refrigerator comprises a main body, a first storage door(20), a second storage door(30), a lighting part(50), an opening detector(60), and an input unit. The main body comprises a first storage room and a second storage room. The first storage door and the second storage door open and close the first storage room and the second storage room of the main body. The lighting part is installed on one between the bottom of the first storage door and the top of the second storage part. The opening detector engages with the lighting part and detects the opening of the first storage door and the second storage door. The operation information of the lighting part is inputted through the input unit. The opening detector comprises a lead switch(60a) and a magnet(60b). The lead switch is installed on one between the bottom of the first storage door and top of the second storage door.

Description

Refrigerator {Refrigerator}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator.

The refrigerator is a device for the purpose of maintaining the freshness of food for a long time by supplying the cold air generated by the freezing cycle to the storage compartment.

The general refrigerator includes a plurality of storage compartments partitioned from each other, and drawers in the form of drawers entering and exiting a door or storage compartment for opening and closing the storage compartment. Recently, refrigerators with various additional functions have been developed and produced according to consumer demand, and refrigerators including a dispenser capable of extracting ice or water are one example of this trend.

In addition, the refrigerator is an important factor occupying the living space with furniture, research is being developed for utilizing various functions in addition to the basic functions related to food. For example, a refrigerator having an air cleaning function, a refrigerator capable of playing various multimedia, and the like are examples.

One aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator with improved lighting.

In addition, another aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator having improved productivity.

To this end, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is arranged up and down to open and close the body is formed, the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment is partitioned from each other up and down, the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment of the main body At least one of a first storage compartment door and a second storage compartment door, an illumination unit provided in at least one of a lower end of the first storage compartment door and an upper portion of the second storage compartment, and at least one of the first storage compartment door and the second storage compartment door. It may include an opening and closing detection unit for detecting the opening and closing state and interlocked with the lighting unit, and an input unit provided to input the operation information of the lighting unit.

In addition, the opening and closing detection unit is a reed switch provided in at least one of the lower end of the first storage chamber door and the upper end of the second storage chamber door, the lower end of the first storage chamber door and the upper end of the second storage chamber door. The magnet may be provided in the other one and may interact with the reed switch.

In addition, an opening and closing state of the first storage chamber door and the second storage chamber door may be simultaneously detected by the interaction between the reed switch and the magnet.

The lighting unit may be operated when at least one of the first storage door and the second storage door is opened.

In addition, the user may be able to input operation information such as color, illuminance, blinking pattern of the lighting unit through the input unit.

The apparatus may further include a brightness sensor, and the lighting unit may be operated according to the brightness value measured by the brightness sensor.

In addition, a user may select a mood function through the input unit, and when the mood function is selected, the lighting apparatus may operate as a mood light at night time.

In addition, a user may select an alarm function through the input unit, and when the alarm function is selected, when the first storage room door or the second storage room door is opened for a predetermined time or an error occurs in the system, the lighting device It can work as an alarm.

In addition, a gripping groove is formed at a lower end of the first storage door, and the lighting unit may include a light source installed in the gripping groove so as not to be exposed to the front part of the first storage door, and a light transmitting cover covering the light source. have.

In addition, the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is hinged to the left and right of the main body to open and close the main body and the first storage chamber is formed, the first storage chamber, the second storage chamber and the third storage chamber, respectively. A first drawer and a second hinger, a first drawer in a drawer form entering and exiting the second storage compartment of the main body, a second drawer in a drawer form entering and entering the third storage compartment of the main body, and A first lighting unit provided at a lower end of the first hinge guide and a second hinge guide, a second lighting unit provided at a lower end of the first drawer, a lower end of the first hinge guide, and an upper end of the first drawer A first opening / closing detecting part having a reed switch provided in one of the first and second lower ends of the first hinged door and a magnet provided in the other of the upper end of the first drawer, a lower end of the second hinged door, and the Top of the first drawer A second opening / closing detecting part having a reed switch provided at one of the first hinge doors, a magnet provided at the other of the lower end of the first hinge door and the upper end of the first drawer, and a lower end of the first drawer and the A third opening / closing detecting part including a reed switch provided in one of the upper ends of the second drawer, and a magnet provided in the other of the lower end of the first drawer and the upper end of the second drawer; And an input unit to which at least one operation information of the lighting unit and the second lighting unit is input, wherein the first lighting unit and the second lighting unit are the first opening and closing detection unit, the second opening and closing detection unit, and the third opening and closing detection unit. It can be operated in conjunction with.

The user may input operation information of the first lighting unit and the second lighting unit through the input unit, and the first lighting unit and the second lighting unit may operate according to the operation information input by the user.

In addition, the main body is formed with the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment partitioned up and down, and the first storage chamber door and the second storage chamber door disposed up and down to open and close the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber of the main body. And a lighting unit provided in at least one of a lower end of the first storage chamber door and an upper portion of the second storage chamber, and detecting an opening / closing state of at least one of the first storage chamber door and the second storage chamber door and interworking with the lighting unit. An opening and closing detection unit and an input unit provided to input operation information of the lighting unit, wherein the lighting unit may operate when opening and closing the second storage chamber door and when the input unit is input.

Accordingly, the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention has an effect of improving the lighting function and productivity.

Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the door of the refrigerator is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the door of the refrigerator of Figure 1 is closed.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the refrigerator includes a main body 10 in which a first storage chamber 11 and a second storage chamber 12 are formed, which are partitioned from each other up and down and open at the front thereof, and the first storage chamber 11. A first storage chamber door 20 hinged to the main body 10 to open and close the second storage chamber door, and a second storage chamber door 30 hinged to the main body 10 to open and close the second storage chamber 12.

The refrigerator of this embodiment is a BMF (Bottom Mounted Freezer) type refrigerator. The first storage compartment 11 functions as a refrigerator compartment and the second storage compartment 12 functions as a freezer compartment, but the first storage compartment 11 and the second storage compartment ( The room temperature of 12) can be adjusted. In addition, although the first storage chamber 11 and the second storage chamber 12 of the present embodiment are opened and closed by a hinge type door, a drawer that is not a hinge type door may enter or exit the first storage chamber or the second storage chamber. It may be. In addition, the shape and number of the doors are not limited, and the number of storage compartments is not limited to two.

The main body 10 includes an insulating partition 13 partitioning the first storage chamber 11 and the second storage chamber 12, and has an inner wound 10a, an outer wound 10b, and an inner wound 10a and an outer wound 10b. It is made of a foam material (not shown) filled in. At this time, since the main body 10 is integrally molded including the first insulating partition 13 and the second insulating partition 13, heat insulation between the storage compartments is improved. Reference numeral 14 denotes a shelf that is coupled to the body 10 to receive the stored food.

The first storage chamber 11 and the second storage chamber 12 formed in the main body 10 each form an independent storage space, and the storage temperature is independently controlled according to the amount of cold air supplied to each storage chamber.

The refrigerator further includes an input unit 40 for receiving various functions of the refrigerator (for example, a storage room time, a storage temperature of the storage room, etc.) from a user. In this case, the input unit 40 is provided on the front portion of the first storage door 20 and includes a display unit 41. The user can check the contents of the input information and the current state of the refrigerator through the display unit 41. Of course, the input unit may be provided by a touch screen method.

In addition, the refrigerator includes an evaporator, a compressor, an expander, and a condenser forming a refrigeration cycle, and the cold air generated by the refrigeration cycle is distributed and discharged to each part of the storage chamber through a cold air supply unit provided at the rear of each storage chamber. Since the configuration constituting the refrigeration cycle corresponds to the publicly known art, description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, the refrigerator detects the opening / closing state of at least one of the lighting unit 50 to which the illumination light is emitted, the first storage chamber door 20, and the second storage chamber door 30, and the opening / closing detection unit 60 interlocked with the lighting unit 50. More).

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG.

As shown, the lighting unit 50 is provided at the lower end of the first storage door 20. In detail, the lighting unit 50 includes a light source 51 installed in the gripping groove 21 formed at the lower end of the first storage door 20 so as not to be exposed to the front of the refrigerator, and a floodlight cover covering the light source 51. (52).

The holding groove 21 of the first storage door 20 is provided at the lower end of the first storage door 20, and the holding groove 31 of the second storage door 30 is the upper end of the second storage door 30. To be prepared. The user may open and close the first storage chamber door 20 and the second storage chamber door 30 using the gripping groove 21 or the gripping groove 21. As such, in the refrigerator of the present embodiment, the grip groove 21 corresponding to the handle is not exposed at the front of the refrigerator, thereby improving the aesthetics of the refrigerator. In addition, since the handle does not protrude to the front portion of the door, the size of the packaging container for packing the refrigerator can be reduced, and the loading efficiency is increased when loading in a space such as a container. Of course, there is no need to worry about breakage of the handle that may occur during transportation of the refrigerator.

The light source 51 may be a general light emitting diode (LED) lamp. Of course, the light source may be an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a fluorescent lamp, etc., in addition to the light emitting diode lamp.

The light source 51 is inserted into the gripping groove 21 which is not exposed from the front of the refrigerator, and the illumination light is emitted downward from the gripping groove 21. Therefore, the user can easily find the positions of the gripping groove 21 of the first storage chamber door 20 and the gripping groove 21 of the second storage chamber door 30 even in a dark place. In addition, when the food is taken out from the second storage chamber 12, the light emitted from the light source 51 of the lighting unit 50, according to the refrigerator of the present embodiment, it is possible to produce a luxurious image around the refrigerator.

The floodlight cover 52 is provided to protect the light source from the outside and to allow the illumination light generated from the light source to be softly spread. The transparent cover 52 may be made of a transparent or opaque resin material. Of course, the material, color and shape of the floodlight cover 52 is not limited. Depending on the effect to be produced, the floodlight cover 52 may have a variety of materials, colors and shapes.

The opening and closing detection unit 60 includes a reed switch 60a provided at the lower end of the first storage door 20 and a magnet 60b provided at the upper end of the second storage door 30. Equipped.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the magnet 60b faces the reed switch 60a, the reed switch 60a is operated, and a corresponding signal is output to the controller (not shown). Therefore, in the refrigerator of the present embodiment, the opening and closing state of the first storage chamber door 20 and the second storage chamber door 30 are simultaneously sensed by one opening / closing detecting unit. That is, the case where the first storage chamber door 20 is opened and the case where the second storage chamber door 30 is opened by the opening / closing detection unit 60 may be sensed. However, when the first storage chamber door 20 and the second storage chamber door 30 are kept open at the same angle, the opening and closing detection unit 60 may include the first storage chamber door 20 and the second storage chamber door 30. ) Can be misdetected with all closed. However, when the first storage door 20 and the second storage door 30 are opened in the same state unintentionally, the frequency is very low, so such a misdetection is not a problem in the actual operating environment. No.

Of course, a magnet may be installed at the lower end of the first storage door 20, and a reed switch may be installed at the upper end of the second storage door 30. In addition, the refrigerator may include two or more opening and closing detection units.

As described above, since the lighting unit 50 is provided at the lower end of the first storage chamber door 20, it is easy to take out food from the second storage chamber 12.

In addition, the light source 51 of the lighting unit 50 is installed in the gripping groove 21 formed at the lower end of the first storage chamber door 20, and is concealed when viewed from the front side. In addition, since the illumination light generated from the light source 51 is emitted directly to the lower side of the refrigerator without being directly illuminated by the user, the lighting unit 50 may be used as a mood light to create a soft and luxurious atmosphere.

In addition, the lighting unit 50 may operate in conjunction with the opening and closing detection unit 60. For example, the lighting unit 50 may be used as an alarm light for notifying a user that the first storage door 20 and the second storage door 30 are not completely closed. As a result, the first storage chamber 11 and the second storage chamber 12 are left in an open state, and thus, leakage of cold air to the outside can be effectively prevented. The lighting unit 50 may be used as a warning light notifying the user that an error has occurred in the system.

In addition, the user may input operation information such as color, illuminance, and blinking pattern of the lighting unit 50 according to the time zone, season, storage room temperature, etc. through the input unit 40. For example, the light source may be turned on with a high saturation color and high illuminance during the day time when the amount of natural light is rich, and the light source may be turned on with low saturation color and low illumination during the night time when the amount of natural light is insufficient. Of course, the input unit 40 may reset the contents of the mood function, the alarm function, etc., that is, the flashing pattern, etc. to suit the user, and the user may select one of the set functions. .

In addition, the refrigerator may further include a brightness sensor (not shown), and the light source 51 of the lighting unit 50 may be operated according to the brightness value measured from the brightness sensor. For example, even in the daytime time, when the brightness value measured by the brightness sensor is low, that is, when the peripheral illumination is low, the lighting unit 50 may be lit in the form of a mood lamp.

In addition to the improvement of the refrigerator lighting function, the refrigerator of the present embodiment has the effect of improving the productivity. That is, since the opening and closing of the first storage chamber door 20 and the second storage chamber door 30 are simultaneously sensed by one opening / closing detection unit 60, there is a reduction in production cost and labor.

Hereinafter, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. For reference, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those described above, and description thereof will be omitted.

4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of another refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a view of the door of the refrigerator illustrated in FIG. 4, viewed from below.

4 and 5, the refrigerator of the present embodiment includes a main body 110 in which a first storage chamber 111, a second storage chamber 112, and a third storage chamber 113 are formed, and the first storage chamber 111. The first drawer 120a and the second hinge 120b, which are hinged to the left and right sides of the main body 110, respectively, so as to open and close the first door, and the drawer-type first drawer entering and exiting the second storage compartment 112. 130 and a second drawer 140 in the form of a drawer entering and exiting the third storage chamber 113.

In addition, the refrigerator includes an illumination unit 150 and an opening / closing detection unit 160.

The lighting unit 150 includes a first lighting unit 151 provided at the lower ends of the first hinge 120a and the second hinge 120b and a second lighting unit 152 provided at the lower end of the first drawer 130. ).

The open / close detection unit 160 includes a first open / close detection unit 161, a second open / close detection unit 162, and a third open / close detection unit 163. The first opening / closing detection unit 161 includes a reed switch 161a provided at the lower end of the first hinge door 120a and a magnet 161b provided at the upper end of the first drawer 130. The second open / close detection unit 162 includes a reed switch 162a provided at the lower end of the second hinge 120b and a magnet 162b provided at the lower end of the first hinge 120a. The third opening and closing detection unit 163 includes a reed switch 163a provided at the lower end of the first drawer 130 and a magnet 163b provided at the upper end of the second drawer 140. At this time, the position of each reed switch and the magnet corresponding to the reed switch may be changed.

Accordingly, whether the first hinged door 120a is opened or closed is detected by the first opening / closing detection unit 161, and whether the second hinged door 120b is opened or closed is detected by the second opening / closing detecting unit. In addition, whether the first drawer 130 is opened or closed is detected by the first opening and closing detection unit 161, the second opening and closing detection unit 162, and the third opening and closing detection unit 163. In addition, whether the second drawer 140 is opened or closed is detected by the third opening / closing detecting unit 163.

The first lighting unit 151 and the second lighting unit 152 may be operated as an alarm in conjunction with the first opening and closing detection unit 161, the second opening and closing detection unit 162, and the third opening and closing detection unit 163. . Of course, the first lighting unit 151 and the second lighting unit 152 may be operated in a mood or the like.

Reference numeral 170 denotes an input unit including a display unit 171, and reference numeral 180 denotes a dispenser capable of selectively extracting ice or water.

In addition to this, the present invention may be variously modified. For example, the number and configuration of storage compartments included in the refrigerator are not limited. In addition, the number of light sources included in the lighting unit is not limited. Although the brightness of the illumination light emitted from the lighting unit may be controlled by the number of light sources, the brightness of the illumination light may be controlled by adjusting the intensity of power supplied to the light source. In addition, the lighting unit may perform various functions in addition to an alarm light and a mood light.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the door of the refrigerator is open according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of a state in which the door of the refrigerator of FIG. 1 is closed.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG.

4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of another refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a view of the door of the refrigerator illustrated in FIG. 4 as viewed from below. FIG.

      Description of the Related Art [0002]

10 Main Unit 11 1st Storage Room

12 Second Storage Room 13 Insulation Bulkhead

14 Shelf 20 First Storage Door

21 Gripping groove 30 Second storage room door

40 Input section 41 Display section

50 Lighting 51 Light Source

52 Flood cover 60 Opening and closing detection part

60a reed switch 60b magnet

Claims (12)

A main body in which the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber are divided up and down, A first storage chamber door and a second storage chamber door disposed up and down to open and close the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber of the main body; An illumination unit provided in at least one of a lower end portion of the first storage chamber door and an upper portion of the second storage chamber; An opening / closing detecting unit which detects an open / closed state of at least one of the first storage chamber door and the second storage chamber door and interlocks with the lighting unit; And an input unit provided to input operation information of the lighting unit. The method of claim 1, The opening / closing detection unit includes a reed switch provided in at least one of a lower end of the first storage chamber door and an upper end of the second storage chamber door, and a rest of the lower end of the first storage chamber door and an upper end of the second storage chamber door. And a magnet provided in one and having a magnet interacting with the reed switch. The method of claim 2, And an opening and closing state of the first storage chamber door and the second storage chamber door is simultaneously sensed by the interaction between the reed switch and the magnet. The method of claim 1, And at least one of the first storage compartment door and the second storage compartment door opens the lighting unit. The method of claim 1, And a user may input operation information such as color, illuminance, and blinking pattern of the lighting unit through the input unit. The method of claim 1, Further comprising a brightness sensor, The lighting unit is a refrigerator, characterized in that operated in accordance with the brightness value measured by the brightness sensor. The method of claim 1, The user can select a mood function through the input unit, When the mood function is selected, the lighting device is characterized in that the refrigerator operates as a mood light at night time. The method of claim 1, The user can select the alarm function through the input unit, And the lighting device operates as an alarm when the first storage room door or the second storage room door is opened for a predetermined time or when an error occurs in the system when the alarm function is selected. The method of claim 1, A gripping groove is formed at the lower end of the first storage door, And the lighting unit includes a light source installed in the gripping groove so as not to be exposed to the front portion of the first storage door, and a floodlight cover covering the light source. A main body in which the first storage chamber, the second storage chamber, and the third storage chamber are formed; First and second hinge words hinged to left and right sides of the main body so as to open and close the first storage chamber of the main body; A first drawer in a drawer shape entering and exiting the second storage compartment of the main body, A second drawer in the form of a drawer entering and exiting the third storage compartment of the main body, A first lighting unit provided at lower ends of the first hinge guide language and the second hinge guide language, A second lighting unit provided at a lower end of the first drawer; A reed switch provided at one of the lower end of the first hinge guide and the upper end of the first drawer, and a magnet provided at the other of the lower end of the first hinge guide and the upper end of the first drawer; With one opening detection department, A reed switch provided at one of the lower end of the second hinge guide and the upper end of the first drawer, and a magnet provided at the other of the lower end of the first hinge guide and the upper end of the first drawer. With two opening detection departments, A reed switch provided at one of the lower end of the first drawer and the upper end of the second drawer, and a magnet provided at the other of the lower end of the first drawer and the upper end of the second drawer; With three opening detection departments, An input unit to which at least one operation information of the first lighting unit and the second lighting unit is input; And the first lighting unit and the second lighting unit are operated in conjunction with the first opening and closing detection unit, the second opening and closing detection unit, and the third opening and closing detection unit. The method of claim 10, And a user inputs operation information of the first lighting unit and the second lighting unit through the input unit, and the first lighting unit and the second lighting unit operate according to the operation information input by the user. A main body in which the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber are divided up and down, A first storage chamber door and a second storage chamber door disposed up and down to open and close the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber of the main body; An illumination unit provided in at least one of a lower end portion of the first storage chamber door and an upper portion of the second storage chamber; An opening / closing detecting unit which detects an open / closed state of at least one of the first storage chamber door and the second storage chamber door and interlocks with the lighting unit; It includes an input unit provided to input the operation information of the lighting unit, The lighting unit is characterized in that the refrigerator operates when the opening and closing of the second storage chamber door and the input unit.

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