KR20120084594A - Dispenser for refrigerator - Google Patents

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KR20120084594A
KR20120084594A KR1020110006032A KR20110006032A KR20120084594A KR 20120084594 A KR20120084594 A KR 20120084594A KR 1020110006032 A KR1020110006032 A KR 1020110006032A KR 20110006032 A KR20110006032 A KR 20110006032A KR 20120084594 A KR20120084594 A KR 20120084594A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/02—Liquid-dispensing valves having operating members arranged to be pressed upwards, e.g. by the rims of receptacles held below the delivery orifice
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D21/00—Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water
    • F25D21/14—Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/028—Details
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D27/00—Lighting arrangements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/02—Details of doors or covers not otherwise covered
    • F25D2323/021—French doors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/36—Visual displays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
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    • F25D2400/361—Interactive visual displays

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a dispenser of a refrigerator capable of reducing the width of the refrigerator door for efficient space utilization of the refrigerator, sanitary excellence, and improving ease of use. The present invention is provided on one side of the door of the refrigerator and includes a water extracting unit. It comprises a first cavity and the ice extraction unit and comprises a second cavity provided separately under the first cavity.

Description

Refrigerator Dispenser {DISPENSER FOR REFRIGERATOR}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator dispenser that can reduce the width of the refrigerator door for efficient space utilization of the refrigerator, is excellent in hygiene, and promotes ease of use.

In general, a refrigerator refers to an apparatus for freezing or refrigerating foods stored in a refrigerator using cold air generated through a phase change of a refrigerant. However, in recent years, the meaning has been extended to devices that enhance the user's convenience beyond simply storing the device with various functions such as a home bar and a dispenser. Also, in recent years, doors are formed on both sides of the front side of the refrigerator according to the trend of larger size, and a double door type refrigerator that opens and closes on both sides is frequently used.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of a typical double door refrigerator. Referring to FIG. 1, a general refrigerator 10 includes a main body 1 having a plurality of drawers and trays for freezing or refrigerating storage therein.

The front surface of the main body 1 is provided with a door 2 formed to be rotatable outward so as to selectively shield left and right sides, respectively. The front of the door is provided with a home bar (3) and a dispenser (4) for the user's convenience.

The home bar (3) is provided on one side of the door, and can open and close the door so as to take out drinks or alcohol, without opening the door. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the power consumption by reducing the loss of cold air generated when opening the door.

The dispenser 4 is provided at one side of the door, so that water or ice can be directly taken out without opening the door. The dispenser 4 comprises a cavity 7 recessed inwardly of the door to form a take-out space. Inside the cavity 7 is provided a outlet 9a for taking out water or ice and a switch or lever 8 for taking out. The switch or lever 8 is generally operated by touching and pushing back a cup or other container for the convenience of the user. On the other hand, the bottom of the cavity (7) is provided with a water collecting container (9b) to collect the remaining water to take out the water collecting container afterwards so that the cleaning is easy.

On the other hand, the dispenser 4 is provided with a display panel 5 showing an operation state of the dispenser on the door and a plurality of operation buttons 6 for operating the dispenser according to the user's intention.

In the case of the conventional conventional refrigerator as described above, the dispenser 4 of the refrigerator should be provided with various mechanical devices for extracting water or ice and various electronic devices for display as described above. Thus, for example, when both water and ice can be taken out, the front and rear widths of the doors must be widened, or the storage space inside the refrigerator main body is reduced by the space occupied by the devices.

In addition, in the case of a conventional refrigerator, a reservoir is provided in the lower part of the cavity 7, and dirt is caught in the gap or bacteria easily grow, the appearance is not good, and the cleaning is not easy. Has

In addition, in the case of the conventional general refrigerator, there is a drain container or the shape of the cavity is close to a rectangular parallelepiped as described above, and the height of the bottle is limited to have a height so as to bring the bottle for taking out water or ice to the outlet. Long neck bottles have a problem that cannot be used directly.

In addition, in the conventional general refrigerator, there is a problem in user convenience, such as that the water outlet and the ice outlet are the same or separate, but are not distinguished, so that it is difficult for the user to easily recognize them.

In addition, in the conventional refrigerator, since there are many parts or devices to be mounted on the front of the refrigerator, such as a dispenser or a handle, if the space to be mounted is formed on the front of the door, the door may be deformed during the molding process. There is also an uncomfortable problem.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above.

That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a space-efficient refrigerator dispenser capable of efficiently disposing a space occupied by components mounted on a door such as a dispenser to increase the storage space inside the refrigerator main body.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator dispenser having a refrigerator dispenser structure which is easy to clean and prevents dirt and bacteria from growing through gaps in the dispenser.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator dispenser capable of using a bottle having a high height or a long neck by having an improved dispenser structure.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator dispenser having a good distinction between the water outlet and the ice outlet, so that the user can easily recognize, and the user can easily check the display.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator dispenser that can easily form a mounting space for various devices or components mounted on the front of the door to enhance the convenience of the operator's work in the manufacturing process or moving process.

The present invention has the following technical configuration in order to achieve the above technical problem.

The refrigerator dispenser of the present invention includes: a first cavity provided at one side of a door of the refrigerator and having a water extraction unit; And a second cavity having an ice extracting unit and provided separately at an upper portion or a lower portion of the first cavity.

In the aspect of the above configuration of the present invention, the space occupied by the dispenser mounted on the door can be efficiently disposed to increase the storage space inside the refrigerator main body, thereby increasing the space efficiency.

Here, each of the first cavity and the second cavity has a first inclined surface having an upward inclination into the cavity. Lower ends of the first inclined surfaces of each of the first cavity and the second cavity are formed to contact the surface of the door.

In addition, each of the first cavity and the second cavity has a second inclined surface having a downward inclination into the cavity, and the lower end of the second inclined surface and the upper end of the first inclined surface are formed in contact with each other.

On the other hand, the water extraction unit comprises a water outlet and the water extraction lever, the ice extraction unit comprises an ice outlet and the ice extraction lever, characterized in that the area of the ice extraction lever is larger than the water extraction lever.

The water outlet and the ice outlet is provided on the second slope.

In addition, the water extraction lever and the ice extraction lever is provided on the first inclined surface.

Meanwhile, a residual collection groove provided on the first inclined surface of the first cavity; It may be configured to further include; a drain hole provided in the residual water collection groove.

Aspects of the above configuration of the present invention, so that dirt does not get stuck in the gap of the dispenser or bacteria can be easily cleaned and can reduce the risk of bacterial growth in hygiene. In addition, by improving the structure of the dispenser to enable the use of bottles of high height or long neck to enhance the ease of use. In addition, the water outlet and the ice outlet is well distinguished, so that the user can easily recognize, and the user can easily check the display, etc. to enhance user convenience.

The display unit may be provided at side surfaces of the first cavity and the second cavity.

The display unit includes a display window and an input unit. The input unit may be configured as a touch detection button.

In addition, the display unit may be installed in the door to be inclined upward into the door.

Aspects of the above configuration of the present invention, the user can easily check the display and the like to enhance user convenience.

Meanwhile, the lighting lamp may be provided between the first cavity and the second cavity. Aspects of the above configuration of the present invention, the user can easily recognize, and the user can easily check the display, etc. to enhance user convenience.

On the other hand, the refrigerator is a double door refrigerator having two doors on the left and right sides, the first cavity is formed extending from the one door to the other door, the door in each of the one door and the other door of the first cavity It may be configured to be characterized in that the handle is provided for opening and closing of.

Alternatively, the refrigerator is a double door refrigerator having two doors provided at left and right sides thereof, and the second cavity extends from the one door to the other door, and the door is provided at each of the one door and the other door of the second cavity. It may be configured to be characterized in that the handle is provided for opening and closing of.

The surface of the handle is characterized in that it has a height below the surface of the door. Furthermore, the handle may be configured in a curved shape, or may be configured in a straight shape.

Aspect of the above configuration of the present invention, to facilitate the formation of a mounting space for various devices or components mounted on the front of the door to enhance the convenience of the operator's work in the manufacturing process or moving process.

The present invention has the following effects by the above configuration.

The present invention efficiently spaces the space occupied by the dispenser mounted on the door to increase the storage space inside the refrigerator body to increase space efficiency.

In addition, the present invention is easy to clean and reduce the risk of bacterial growth by preventing dirt from intervening in the dispenser or bacteria growth.

In addition, by improving the structure of the dispenser to enable the use of bottles of high height or long neck to enhance the ease of use.

In addition, the water outlet and the ice outlet is well distinguished, so that the user can easily recognize, and the user can easily check the display, etc. to enhance user convenience.

In addition, the present invention improves user convenience by allowing a user to easily check a display and the like.

In addition, the present invention can easily form a mounting space for various devices or components mounted on the front of the door to enhance the convenience of the operator's work in the manufacturing process or movement process.

1 is a schematic view showing the appearance of a conventional general refrigerator.
Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a refrigerator with a dispenser of the present invention.
3 and 4 are front views of a refrigerator dispenser which is an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view of a refrigerator dispenser that is an embodiment of the present invention.
6 and 7 are perspective views of embodiments in which the handle is provided in the cavity of the dispenser.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a specific content for practicing the present invention through an embodiment of the present invention.

2 shows a schematic diagram of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the refrigerator dispenser of the present invention includes a first cavity 120 and an ice extraction unit provided at one side of the door 110 of the refrigerator main body 100 and having a water extraction unit, and the first cavity. It is configured to include a second cavity 130 is provided separately at the top or bottom of.

The refrigerator main body 100 has a plurality of drawers and trays for freezing or refrigerated storage therein. FIG. 2 exemplarily shows a double door refrigerator, and the front of the main body 100 includes a door 110 formed to be rotatable outward so as to selectively shield left and right sides. However, the present invention is not limited to the double door refrigerator.

A dispenser is provided at one side of the door 110, and the dispenser can directly take out water or ice to the outside of the door without opening the door. The first cavity 120 having the water extraction unit and the second cavity 130 having the ice extraction unit are provided for the extraction.

The first cavity 120 and the second cavity 130 are recessed inward from the outside of the door to form a space in which the outlet and the lever can be mounted. In general, the outer surface of the door is flat. In this case, if the ejection or lever is mounted on the plane may protrude from the outer side of the door. Therefore, it is preferable to provide a blowout, a lever, and the like in a cavity recessed inside the door. In addition, if there is a protruding portion during the transfer operation of the refrigerator or the like, there is a risk of damage, and the transfer operation becomes difficult. Therefore, it is preferable to equip the door with a cavity and to mount the ejection port, the lever, and the like for the convenience of operation.

Figure 3 shows the refrigerator dispenser of the present invention in more detail. Referring to FIG. 3, each of the first cavity 120 and the second cavity 130 includes first inclined surfaces 123 and 133 having an upward inclination into the cavity. Lower ends 125 and 126 of the first inclined surface are formed to abut the surface of the door. That is, the first cavity and the second cavity have a first inclined surface which is an inclined surface and is inclined at the surface of the door.

Meanwhile, each of the first cavity and the second cavity has second slopes 124 and 134 having downward slopes into the cavity, and the bottom of the second slope and the top of the first slope are in contact with each other. do. That is, both the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are inclined on the surface of the door and are formed in a recessed surface, and the spaces recessed together form the first cavity and the second cavity.

In this case, the boundary surfaces 126 and 136 may be formed so that a narrow edge is not formed at the boundary point where the first slope surface and the second slope surface meet. That is, the direction of inclination of the 1st inclined surface and the 2nd inclined surface is reversed. Therefore, the angle formed by the point where they meet forms a narrow acute angle. In this case, foreign substances may be caught in between or bacteria may grow. Therefore, it is hygienically preferable to form an interface at such abutment points.

In the present invention, the first cavity 120 is provided with a water extraction unit capable of taking out water. The water extraction unit includes a water outlet 121 and the water extraction lever 122. The water outlet 121 is exposed to the outside from the inside of the refrigerator door, and supplies the water stored or passed through the inside of the refrigerator door to the outside to be withdrawn by the user. On the other hand, the water extraction lever 122 opens the water outlet so that water is drawn out to the water outlet 121 or the valve of the water supply pipe inside the door. In this case, the water extraction lever 122 is pressed so that the user is pushed inward, the switch provided on the back is pressed or the sensor detects the operation.

Here, the water outlet 121 is provided on the second inclined surface, the water extraction lever 122 is provided on the first inclined surface. This allows the water outlet and the water ejection lever to be positioned inside the recessed space formed by the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, so that there is no protruding portion than the surface of the door when viewed from the surface of the door, thereby making the refrigerator look aesthetically clean. Even when moving, the risk of breakage can be reduced.

Meanwhile, a residual collection groove 127 provided on the first inclined surface of the first cavity may be formed. It is shown in FIG. 4 that the residual collection groove 127 is provided in the first cavity. In FIG. 4, the residual collection groove 127 is a lower portion of the water extraction lever 122 and is provided on the first inclined surface. More specifically, the residual water collection groove 127 is such that when the water extraction lever is pushed by the user and the water is drawn out to the water outlet 121, the water falling into the water outlet is in contact with the first inclined surface Is formed at the point. Accordingly, the remaining water falling from the water outlet may be collected in the water collection groove.

On the other hand, the residual water collecting groove 127 is provided with a plurality of grooves of the shape recessed on the first inclined surface is not neat appearance because it does not protrude from the first slope. A drain hole (not shown) may be provided inside the residual water collecting groove to discharge the collected residual water.

The second cavity 130 is separately provided on the upper or lower portion of the first cavity 120. That is, the cavity for water extraction and the cavity for ice extraction are distinguished and provided in the door. This is to enhance user convenience by allowing the user to easily recognize the water extraction unit and the ice extraction unit. In FIG. 2, the first cavity is at the top and the second cavity is at the bottom, but this is exemplary and the second cavity may be located at the top of the first cavity. That is, if a separate cavity is provided and disposed vertically, it corresponds to the scope of the present invention.

In the present invention, the second cavity 130 is provided with an ice extracting unit capable of extracting ice. The ice extraction unit includes an ice extraction port 131 and an ice extraction lever 132. The ice outlet 131 is exposed to the outside from the inside of the refrigerator door, so that the user can take out the ice generated and stored inside the refrigerator door to the outside. On the other hand, the ice extraction lever 132 opens the ice outlet so that the ice is taken out to the ice outlet 131 and operates the ice supply device inside the door. In this case, when the user pushes inwards, the ice extraction lever 132 is pressed so that the switch provided on the back is pressed or the sensor is activated.

Here, the ice outlet 131 is provided on the second inclined surface, the ice extraction lever 132 is provided on the first inclined surface. This allows the ice outlet and the ice ejection lever to be positioned inside the recessed space formed by the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, so that there is no protruding portion than the surface of the door when viewed from the surface of the door, and cleans the refrigerator. Even when moving, the risk of breakage can be reduced.

On the other hand, the area of the ice extraction lever 132 is formed to be larger than the area of the water extraction lever 122. As shown in FIG. 3 or 4, the ice extraction lever 132 is formed to be wider and wider than the water extraction lever 122 so as to have a larger area than the water extraction lever 122, thereby allowing the user to extract the water extraction unit and the ice extraction unit. Enhance user convenience by making it easy to recognize.

Side surface forming the cavity by forming the two inclined surfaces, which is the configuration of the present invention described above, it is easy to clean by reducing dirt or bacteria growth in the gap of the dispenser and can reduce the risk of bacterial growth in hygiene. In addition, by the structure of the dispenser having an inclined surface it is possible to enter the cavity by tilting the bottle with a high height or long neck to improve the convenience of use.

In addition, the cavity for water extraction and the cavity for ice extraction are separately provided, and the sides of the water extraction lever and the ice extraction lever are different from each other. To enhance user convenience.

On the other hand, the cavity for water extraction and the cavity for ice extraction are separately provided and arranged vertically, which effectively allocates the space occupied by the dispenser mounted on the door to increase the storage space inside the refrigerator body, thereby increasing space efficiency. . In other words, if water extraction and ice extraction are performed in the same cavity, mechanical devices for ejection should be provided inside the door. If these devices are located at the same height, the doors are thick because they are provided in the same cavity. This reduces the storage space inside the body. Therefore, when the cavity for water extraction and the cavity for ice extraction are separately provided and vertically arranged as in the present invention, the mechanical devices for the extraction are arranged long up and down while the width of the door can be reduced so that the refrigerator body Increase storage space inside to increase space efficiency.

Meanwhile, the present invention may be configured to further include a display unit 140 provided on side surfaces of the first cavity 120 and the second cavity 130 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The display unit 140 includes a display window 141 and an input unit 142.

The display window 141 shows an operating state of the refrigerator including a dispenser on the door so that the user can grasp the use state of the refrigerator. 3 and 4 exemplarily illustrate various operating states shown in the display window 141.

3 and 4, the uppermost window 141a shows the state of the dispenser. In the present invention, the ice extraction unit not only provides angled ice but also provides crushed ice. Therefore, this state can be shown to the user so that the user can not operate the ice takeout lever by mistake when using the dispenser. The second window 141b disposed from the upper side shows the state of the refrigerating chamber. That is, the current temperature inside the refrigerating chamber is shown so that the user can determine whether the proper temperature. The third window 141c arranged from the upper side shows the state of the switching room. The switching room is a storage space provided in a recent refrigerator, and the place for meat storage and the place for vegetable storage are interchangeable. That is, since the temperature suitable for storing meat and the temperature suitable for storing vegetables are different from each other, the user may select the storage space according to the use of the storage space. The lowermost window 141d shows the state of the freezer compartment. The arrangement of the windows may be arranged according to the order of locations of each storage space so that the user can easily recognize the windows.

The input unit 142 is composed of a plurality of input means that can operate the dispenser according to the user's intention. 3 and 4 exemplarily show a form in which such an input unit is provided.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the input unit 142 disposed below the window 141a showing the state of the dispenser allows the user to select an object to be dispensed from the dispenser. For example, the user can choose between angular or crushed ice. Furthermore, it is also possible to operate the lighting lamp of the dispenser to be described later. The input unit 142 disposed below the window 141c showing the state of the switching room allows the user to switch the state of the switching room.

The input unit 142 may use a general button format. Aesthetically more preferably, the input unit may be configured as a touch sensing button. This can be implemented by forming a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance) layer structure on the display window.

On the other hand, the display unit 140 may be installed in the door to be inclined upward toward the door. 5 illustrates an example in which the inclined display unit is disposed on the side of the dispenser. This configuration improves user convenience by allowing the user to conveniently and easily check the state of the refrigerator in consideration of diffuse reflection of light on the surface of the display unit and the user's gaze direction.

Meanwhile, the lighting lamp 150 may be provided between the first cavity 120 and the second cavity 130 disposed up and down. 3 and 4 illustrate a state in which an illumination lamp is provided in the door. The lighting lamp 150 may be turned on or off by the user by the input unit 142 of the display unit as described above. This configuration assists the user to easily recognize the ejection lever and the ejection outlet when the dispenser is in use. Promote user convenience. In addition, the user can easily check the display.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 6, the refrigerator is a double door type refrigerator having two doors on left and right sides, and the first cavity extends from the one door to the other door, and the one door and the other side of the first cavity. Each door may be configured to be provided with handles 161 and 162 for opening and closing the door. That is, the first cavity is formed across both doors, and the handle is provided inside the first cavity.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 7, the refrigerator is a double door type refrigerator in which two doors are provided at left and right sides, and the second cavity extends from the one door to the other door, and the one door and the other side of the second cavity. Each door may be configured to be provided with handles 161 and 162 for opening and closing the door. That is, the second cavity is formed across both doors, and the handle is provided inside the second cavity.

The surface of the handle is characterized in that it has a height below the surface of the door. That is, in FIGS. 6 and 7, the handle is provided to protrude from the inside of the first cavity or the second cavity when viewed from the surface of the door, but not to protrude beyond the surface of the door. That is, the height of the highest protruding portion of the cavity in the handle should be below the surface of the door. The surface of the handle may thus be coplanar with the surface of the door or lower than the surface of the door.

The handle may be configured in a curved shape, or may be configured in a straight shape. Even in this case, the outermost surface of the handle should not protrude beyond the surface of the door.

Aspect of the above configuration of the present invention, to facilitate the formation of a mounting space for various devices or components mounted on the front of the door to enhance the convenience of the operator's work in the manufacturing process or moving process. In other words, the installation space is prepared by using the cavity of the dispenser formed in the past without forming a separate mounting space, thereby reducing the task of forming the mounting space, and when moving the refrigerator, it can be moved as it is without removing the handle. In order to enhance the convenience of work. Preferably, the handle is provided so as not to protrude beyond the surface of the door in the first cavity or the second cavity when viewed from the surface of the door. This is because, as described above, the risk of breakage during movement and aesthetic appearance are good.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the scope of the present invention is not to be construed as limited to such embodiments and / or drawings, and is determined by the matters set forth in the claims below. do. In addition, it should be clearly understood that improvements, changes, modifications, and the like apparent to those skilled in the art described in the claims are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: refrigerator 110: door
120: first cavity 121: water outlet
122: water extraction lever 123: first slope
124: second inclined plane 130: second cavity
131: ice outlet 132: ice ejection lever
133: first slope 134: second slope
140: display unit 141: display window
142 input unit 150 lighting lamp
161,162: Handle

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A first cavity provided at one side of a door of the refrigerator and having a water extraction unit; And
Includes; a second cavity having an ice extraction unit and provided separately in the upper or lower portion of the first cavity;
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 1,
Each of the first cavity and the second cavity has a first inclined surface having an upward inclination into the cavity,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 2,
The lower end of the first inclined surface of each of the first cavity and the second cavity is formed to abut the surface of the door,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 3,
Each of the first cavity and the second cavity has a second slope inclined downward into the cavity,
Characterized in that the lower end of the second inclined surface and the upper end of the first inclined surface is formed in contact with,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 4, wherein
The water extraction portion includes a water outlet and a water extraction lever,
The ice extraction unit includes an ice extraction port and an ice extraction lever,
Characterized in that the area of the ice extraction lever is larger than the water extraction lever,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 5,
The water outlet and the ice outlet is provided on the second inclined surface,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 5,
The water extraction lever and the ice extraction lever are provided on the first inclined surface,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 5,
Residual collection grooves provided on the first inclined surface of the first cavity;
Further comprising; a drain hole provided in the residual water collection groove;
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising; a display unit provided on the side of the first cavity and the second cavity,
Refrigerator dispenser.
10. The method of claim 9,
The display unit includes a display window and an input unit,
The input unit may be a touch sensing button,
Refrigerator dispenser.
10. The method of claim 9,
The display unit is installed on the door to be inclined upward toward the door,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising: a lighting lamp provided between the first cavity and the second cavity,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 1,
The refrigerator is a double door refrigerator having two doors on left and right sides,
The first cavity is formed extending from the one door to the other door,
A handle for opening and closing the door is provided on each of the one door and the other door of the first cavity,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method of claim 1,
The refrigerator is a double door refrigerator having two doors on left and right sides,
The second cavity is formed to extend from the one door to the other door,
A handle for opening and closing the door is provided in each of the one door and the other door of the second cavity,
Refrigerator dispenser.
The method according to claim 13 or 14,
Characterized in that the surface of the handle has a height below the surface of the door,
Refrigerator dispenser.
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