KR20130137524A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

A refrigerator according to the present invention comprises an ice maker arranged in a door, an ice bucket arranged in the door, a transfer member for transferring ices in the ice bucket and a driving motor for driving the transfer member, wherein the driving motor is arranged in a body to be connected to the transfer member when the door is closed and to be separated from the transfer member when the door is opened, thereby simplifying the structure of the door, increasing the capacity of the ice bucket and conveniently replacing and repairing the driving motor. The refrigerator further comprises a coupling device having a first combining part which is combined with a driving shaft of the driving motor to transfer the driving force of the driving motor to the transfer member and a second combining part which is combined with a rotation shaft of the transfer member, wherein the first combining part and the second combining part can be immediately combined with each other when the door is closed, can be combined with each other when the driving motor is driven after closing the door or can be hidden when the door is opened, thereby smoothly operating the coupling device when closing the door and improving an external design, stability and use convenience.

Description

Refrigerator {REFRIGERATOR}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator provided with an ice maker in the door.

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a refrigerator is a home appliance that has a storage compartment for storing food and a cold air supply device for supplying cold air to the storage compartment, to keep food fresh. The storage compartment is provided so that the front surface is opened inside the main body, and the open front surface of the storage compartment may be opened and closed by a door.

The refrigerator includes an ice maker for producing ice, an ice bucket for storing ice produced in the ice maker, a transfer member for transferring the ice of the ice bucket, a drive motor for driving the transfer member, and a pulverizing device for crushing the ice in the ice bucket. Etc. may be provided.

In particular, the components may be provided in a door rather than a storage compartment. One example of such a refrigerator is disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,082,130. According to the above publication, the door is provided with an ice bucket for storing ice, and the ice bucket is provided with a conveying member for transferring ice.

In this case, an ice storage space is provided at an upper portion of the ice bucket, an ice crushing space is provided at a lower portion of the ice bucket, and the transfer member has a vertical axis of rotation. In addition, a drive motor for driving the conveying member is mounted to the door to be positioned below the ice bucket.

An aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator in which an ice bucket having a transfer member is provided in a door, and the capacity of the ice bucket is increased.

An aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator in which an ice bucket having a transfer member is provided in a door, and the structure of the door is simplified.

One aspect of the present invention discloses a refrigerator in which an ice bucket having a conveying member is provided in a door, so that ice can be smoothly conveyed.

One aspect of the present invention is a coupling device for transmitting the power of a drive motor provided in a main body to a transfer member provided in a door, and discloses a refrigerator having a coupling device in which coupling and disconnection are performed smoothly.

One aspect of the present invention is a coupling device for transmitting the power of a drive motor provided in a main body to a transfer member provided in a door, and discloses a refrigerator having a coupling device with improved appearance design and safety.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes: a main body having a storage compartment; a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment; an ice maker provided in the door; and to store ice generated by the ice maker. An ice bucket provided in the door and having a transfer device for transferring the stored ice; And a driving device for driving the transfer device, the drive device being provided in the main body to be connected to the transfer device when the door is closed and to be disconnected from the transfer device when the door is opened. .

Here, the drive device includes a drive motor for generating a driving force, a drive coupler for connection with the transfer device, the transfer device is detachably connected to the transfer member for transferring the ice, and the drive coupler And a driven coupler, wherein the driving coupler and the driven coupler are connected when the door is closed, and the driving coupler and the driven coupler are separated when the door is opened.

Here, the driven coupler includes a support portion and a pressurized portion protruding from the support portion to have all radii between a first radius and a second radius, wherein the drive coupler includes a wing and at least a portion of the first radius and the It may include a pressing portion protruding from the wing to have a radius between the second radius.

Here, the driving coupler and the driven coupler may be formed of a resin material.

On the other hand, the drive motor may be provided on the side wall of the main body, the drive device may include a reducer for reducing the rotation of the drive motor to transmit to the drive coupler.

Alternatively, the drive motor may be provided on an upper wall of the main body, and the drive device may include at least one worm gear for transmitting a driving force of the drive motor to the drive coupler.

On the other hand, the ice bucket includes a storage space for receiving the ice falling from the ice maker, and a grinding space provided horizontally in the storage space to crush the ice, the rotating shaft of the transfer member is the ice in the storage space It is provided horizontally to be transferred to the grinding space, the driven coupler may be provided on the rotating shaft of the transfer member.

Alternatively, the ice bucket includes a storage space for receiving the ice falling from the ice maker, and a crush space provided below the storage space to crush the ice, wherein the axis of rotation of the transfer member is It is provided vertically or inclined so as to transfer ice into the grinding space, and the transfer device may include at least one worm gear for transmitting power from the driven coupler to the transfer member.

On the other hand, the ice bucket includes a discharge port for discharging the ice, a grinding device capable of grinding the ice, the grinding device is a rotating blade coupled to the fixed blade fixed to the ice bucket, and the rotating shaft of the transfer member It may include a blade, a guide member rotatably coupled to the discharge port to open and close the discharge port, and a switching motor for driving the guide member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes: a body having an inner wound, an outer wound, and a heat insulating material disposed between the inner wound and the outer wound; and a storage compartment formed inside the inner wound; and to open and close the storage compartment. An ice bucket rotatably coupled to the main body, an ice maker provided in the door, and an ice bucket provided in the door to store ice generated by the ice maker, and having a transfer member configured to transfer the stored ice; And a drive motor provided in the main body to drive the transfer member. .

Here, a groove-shaped motor accommodating part recessed toward the heat insulating material is formed in the inner phase, and at least a part of the driving motor may be accommodated in the motor accommodating part.

Alternatively, the drive motor may be fixed to the outer side of the trauma.

Alternatively, the drive motor may be fixed to the inner side of the inner phase.

On the other hand, the refrigerator includes a power transmission means for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor to the transfer member, the power transmission means is coupled to the drive coupler provided in the main body, and the door is closed and the door When opened, it may include a driven coupler provided in the door to be separated from the driving coupler.

Here, the power transmission means may include a worm gear for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor to the drive coupler.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes: a main body having a storage compartment; a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment; an ice maker provided at the door; and generated in the ice maker. An ice bucket provided on the door to store ice; and a conveying member having a driven coupler for receiving a driving force and transferring ice of the ice bucket in a horizontal direction; And a drive motor assembly having a drive coupler detachably connected to the driven coupler, the drive motor assembly being provided on the sidewall of the main body. .

According to another aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes: a main body having a storage compartment; a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment; an ice maker provided at the door; and generated in the ice maker. An ice bucket provided in the door to store ice, the ice bucket having a transfer member for transferring the stored ice, and a driving motor provided in the main body to generate a driving force; And a coupling device for transmitting a driving force of the drive motor to the transfer member, the coupling device having a driving coupler having a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion to receive driving force. At least one of the first coupling part and the second coupling part is hidden when the door is opened; Refrigerator comprising a.

Here, the first coupling portion may include an insertion protrusion, and the second coupling portion may include an insertion groove into which the insertion protrusion is inserted.

The driving coupler may further include a first cover provided to be able to move forward and backward of the insertion protrusion so as to hide the insertion protrusion when the door is opened.

Here, the driving coupler may further include a first spring elastically supporting the first cover so that the first cover hides the insertion protrusion.

On the other hand, the driven coupler may further include a second cover that is provided in the interior of the insertion groove so as to conceal the insertion groove when the door is opened.

Here, the driven coupler may further include a second spring elastically supporting the second cover so that the second cover hides the insertion groove.

On the other hand, the second coupling portion may be provided to retreat along the axial direction by the pressing of the insertion protrusion when the insertion projection is in a position where it is not inserted into the insertion groove when the door is closed.

The driven coupler may be configured such that the insertion protrusion is inserted into the insertion groove when the driving motor is driven and the insertion protrusion moves to a position where the insertion protrusion can be inserted into the insertion groove. It may further include a third spring for restoring the second coupling portion.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes a main body having an internal wound, an external wound, and a heat insulating material disposed between the internal wound and the external wound; and a storage compartment formed inside the main body; and opening and closing the storage compartment. A door configured to be rotatably coupled to the main body, an ice maker provided at the door, and an ice bucket provided at the door to store ice generated by the ice maker, and having a transfer member configured to transfer the stored ice; And a drive motor provided in the main body to drive the transfer member. And a motor housing accommodating the drive motor, the motor housing having a first housing supported by the inner wound and the heat insulator and a second housing coupled to the first housing.

Herein, the first housing may be fixed to the inner side by an adhesive force when the heat insulating material is foamed, and the second housing may be screwed to the first housing.

In addition, the second housing may include a protrusion projecting toward the storage compartment to accommodate the driving motor.

Here, the storage compartment may be provided with a mini drawer for hiding the protrusion.

In addition, the refrigerator is coupled to the drive shaft of the drive motor and has a first engaging portion having an insertion protrusion protruding to transmit the driving force of the drive motor to the transfer member, coupled to the rotating shaft of the transfer member and the insertion protrusion is inserted It may further include a second coupling portion having an insertion groove to be.

The refrigerator may include a first cover provided to be retractable from the outside of the insertion protrusion to conceal the insertion protrusion when the door is opened, and the insertion groove to conceal the insertion groove when the door is opened. It may further include a second cover that is provided in the interior of the retractable.

The second housing may be formed with an opening through which the second coupling part passes when the door is closed by the first coupling part when the door is opened, and when the first coupling part and the second coupling part are coupled to each other.

According to the idea of the present invention, in a refrigerator provided with an ice bucket having a transfer member in a door, a drive motor for driving the transfer member may be installed in the main body instead of the door. Accordingly, the capacity of the ice bucket can be increased.

In addition, it is possible to smoothly transfer ice by the transfer member by arranging the rotation axis of the transfer member horizontally.

In addition, the structure of the door can be simplified.

In addition, the repair and replacement of the drive motor can be facilitated.

A coupling device having a drive coupler coupled to a drive motor provided in the main body and a driven coupler coupled to a transfer member provided in the door, the coupling device transmitting a driving force of the drive motor to the transfer member, the drive coupler and the driven coupler. Can be made smoothly without impact.

In addition, since the driving coupler and the driven coupler are respectively covered by the cover and are not exposed to the outside when the door is opened, the appearance design can be improved, and the user safety that can be caused by the user's direct contact with the driving coupler or the driven coupler can be caused. The occurrence of an accident can be prevented.

1 is a perspective view showing a refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a door of the refrigerator of FIG. 1. FIG.
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a driving device of the refrigerator of FIG. 1.
4 is a plan sectional view of the refrigerator of FIG.
5 is a cross-sectional view of matching the rotational center of the driven coupler and the driving coupler of the refrigerator of FIG.
6 is a side sectional view of a refrigerator main body according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a perspective view illustrating a driving device of the refrigerator of FIG. 6.
8 is a side sectional view of a refrigerator main body according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a perspective view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a plan sectional view of the refrigerator of FIG.
11 is a view for explaining a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view showing a refrigerator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a rear view of the door of the refrigerator of FIG. 12; FIG.
FIG. 14 is an exploded view illustrating a driving device of the refrigerator of FIG. 12.
FIG. 15 is a sectional view of a drive coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12; FIG.
FIG. 16 illustrates a driven coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12.
FIG. 17 is an exploded view illustrating the driven coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12; FIG.
18 is a cross-sectional view of the driven coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12;
19 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the first coupling part of the driving coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12 pushes the second coupling part of the driven coupler;
20 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which an insertion protrusion of a first coupling portion of a driving coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12 is inserted into an insertion groove of a second coupling portion of a driven coupler;

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, the refrigerator 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10, storage chambers 20 and 30 formed inside the main body 10, and storage chambers 20 and 30. And a cold air supply device (not shown) for supplying cold air.

The main body 10 includes an inner wound 11 (FIG. 4) forming the storage chambers 20, 30, an outer wound 12 (FIG. 4) coupled to an outer side of the inner wound 11, an inner wound 11 and an outer wound 12. Insulation material 13 (FIG. 4) arrange | positioned in between is included.

The inner wound 11 may be formed by injection molding a resin material, and the outer wound 12 may be formed of a metal material to have aesthetics and durability. As the heat insulating material 13, a foamed urethane foam may be used. The urethane stock solution may be formed by foaming and curing the urethane stock solution between the inner phase 11 and the outer phase 12 after combining the inner phase 11 and the outer phase 12.

The main body 10 may have a substantially box shape with an open front surface. The main body 10 may have an upper wall 14, a bottom wall 15, both side walls 16a and 16b, a rear wall, and an intermediate wall 17. The intermediate wall 17 may divide the storage compartments 20 and 30 into a freezing compartment 20 on the left side and a refrigerating compartment 30 on the right side. The freezer compartment 20 may be maintained at a temperature of approximately 18 degrees Celsius, and the refrigerating chamber 30 may be maintained at a temperature of approximately 0 ° C to 5 ° C. However, the positions of the freezing chamber 20 and the refrigerating chamber 30 are not limited to the embodiment of the present invention, it is obvious that it can be changed.

The freezer compartment door 21 may be rotatably coupled to the main body 10 by a hinge 22 to open and close the opened front side of the freezer compartment 20, and the refrigerating compartment door to open and close the open front side of the refrigerating compartment 30. 31 may be rotatably coupled by a hinge 32.

On the other hand, the freezer door 21 is provided with an ice maker 40 for producing ice and an ice bucket 50 for receiving the ice generated by the ice maker 40. The ice maker 40 may generate ice by cold air of the freezing chamber 20.

The ice bucket 50 is provided in the freezer compartment door 21 to be positioned below the ice maker 40. The ice bucket 50 is provided with a transfer device 61, 63 (FIG. 2) for transferring the stored ice, and the main body 10 is provided with a drive device 70 for driving the transfer device 61, 63. Hereinafter, the structure of the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention with reference to the transfer device and the drive device 70 will be described in detail.

2 is a perspective view illustrating a door of the refrigerator of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a driving device of the refrigerator of FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional plan view of the refrigerator of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is of FIG. 1. It is sectional drawing which matched the rotation center of the driven coupler and the drive coupler of a refrigerator.

2 to 5, the refrigerator according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an ice maker 40 that generates ice, an ice bucket 50 that stores ice generated by the ice maker 40, and an ice bucket. Conveying apparatuses 61 and 63 for conveying the ice stored in 50, and a driving apparatus for driving the conveying apparatuses 61 and 63;

The ice maker 40 includes a plurality of ice making cells 41 that receive water and generate ice, an ejector 42 which ices the ice produced in the ice making cells 41 in the ice maker 40, and an ejector 42. It may include a slider 43 for guiding the ice separated from the ice maker 40 to the ice bucket 50 through.

The ejector 42 may be composed of a rotation axis and an ejector pin extending radially from the rotation axis, and the ejector pin may push the ice of the ice making cell 41 out of the ice making cell 41 while rotating about the rotation axis. have. Ice released from the ice making cell 41 by the ejector 42 may slide down to the ice bucket 50 through the slider 43.

The ice bucket 50 may have a storage space 51 for receiving the ice dropped from the ice maker 40 and a grinding space 52 for crushing the ice. Here, the storage space 51 and the grinding space 52 may be provided horizontally.

A discharge port 55 through which ice is discharged from the ice bucket 50 may be provided below the grinding space 52. The discharge port 55 may be connected to the chute 90 which guides the ice to the dispensing space of the dispenser.

The grinding space 52 may be provided with a grinding device capable of grinding ice. The grinding device includes a fixed blade 58 fixed to the ice bucket 50, a rotary blade 59 formed on the rotating shaft 62 of the transfer member 61, and capable of rotating together with the transfer member 61, and fixed thereto. The blade 58 and the rotary blade 59 may be formed of a guide member 58 that supports the ice so as to crush the ice and guides the crushed piece ice to the discharge port 55.

The guide member 58 may be rotatably hinged to the discharge port 55 to discharge the ice directly to the discharge port 55 without crushing the ice, and the grinding device may be a switching motor capable of rotating the guide member 58. (57).

Therefore, the ice dropped from the ice maker 40 to the storage space 51 of the ice bucket 50 by the above configuration is transferred to the grinding space 52 from the storage space 51 by the transfer devices 61 and 63. And may be discharged to the outside of the ice bucket 50 through the discharge port 56 formed in the lower portion of the grinding space 52 without being crushed into crushed ice in the grinding space 52.

As described above, the conveying devices 61 and 63 are for conveying ice, and the conveying devices 61 and 63 are conveying members 61 and driven couplers 63 receiving a driving force for rotating the conveying members 61. It can be configured as.

The conveying member 61 may be formed in the form of an auger having a rotating shaft 62 and a spiral blade 64 formed radially from the rotating shaft 62.

The driven coupler 63 may include a support portion 63a extending in the radial direction from the rotation shaft 62 and a pressurized portion 63b protruding from the support portion 63a.

At this time, as shown in Figure 5, the pressurized portion 63b is formed continuously to have all the radius between the first radius (D1) and the second radius (D2) from the rotation center (O).

The drive coupler 73 for rotating the driven coupler 63 includes a wing portion 73a extending radially from the rotational axis, and a pressing portion 73b projecting from the wing portion 73a. At this time, at least a portion of the pressing portion 73b is formed to have a radius between the first radius D1 and the second radius D2. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the radius of the pressing unit 73b may be D3 to D4.

Therefore, when the driving coupler 73 rotates while the rotation centers of the driving coupler 73 and the driven coupler 63 coincide with each other, the pressurizing portion 73b of the driving coupler 73 is the pressed portion of the driven coupler 63. The driven coupler 63 can be rotated by pressing 73b.

Meanwhile, as will be described later, the driving coupler 73 and the driven coupler 63 are connected to each other when the door 21 is closed, and are disconnected when the door 21 is opened. Therefore, the driving coupler 73 and the driven coupler 63 are preferably formed of a resin material to prevent damage due to frequent connection and disconnection.

3 and 4, the driving motor 71 for rotating the driving coupler 73 in the refrigerator according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be provided on the side wall 16a of the main body. A reduction gear 74 for reducing the rotation of the driving motor 71 may be connected to the driving motor 71, and the driving coupler 73 may be connected to the output shaft 74a of the reduction gear 74.

The inner box 11 may be provided with a groove-shaped motor accommodating part 80 recessed toward the heat insulating material 13 so that at least a part of the driving motor 71 may be accommodated. As an example, as shown in FIG. 4, the entire driving motor 71 may be accommodated in the motor accommodating part 80.

Since at least a part of the driving motor 71 may be accommodated in the motor accommodating part 80, the driving motor 71 may be prevented from excessively protruding toward the freezing compartment 20 to reduce the internal volume of the freezing compartment 20. When the food is put into and out of the freezer compartment 20, it can be prevented from being disturbed by the drive motor 71.

The drive motor 71 can be prevented from being exposed to the outside by the cover 75. The cover 75 may have a coupling portion 75a that is in close contact with the inner wound 11 to be coupled to the inner wound 11. The coupling part 75a may be provided with a fastening hole 75b for fastening the fastening member 76, and an inner image 11 may be provided with a fastening hole 81 corresponding to the fastening hole 75b. .

At this time, the fastening member 76 may be released to separate the cover 75 and the drive motor 71 from the inner box 11. Therefore, the drive motor 71 can be easily repaired and replaced when necessary.

On the other hand, it is natural that the drive motor 71 should be positioned so that the rotation center of the drive coupler 73 coincides with the rotation center of the movable coupler 63 while the door 21 is closed.

6 is a side cross-sectional view of a refrigerator main body according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a driving device of the refrigerator of FIG. 6.

6 and 7, a refrigerator according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those of the first embodiment, and description thereof may be omitted.

In the refrigerator according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the driving motor 171 is provided on the outer surface 12 of the outer surface 12 of the main body upper wall 14. The driving motor 171 may be fixed to the outer surface of the outer box 12 through the motor fastening part 171. The motor fastening part 171 may have various shapes other than the shape shown in the drawings, and the motor fastening part 171 is not limited to the shape shown in the drawings, and the motor fastening part 171 may have a shape capable of fixing the driving motor 171 to the outer surface of the outer box 12. Do.

An accommodating space 180a is formed between the inner box 11 and the outer box 12, in which the driving shaft 172 of the driving motor 171 is disposed, and the driving shaft 172 is formed through the receiving space 180a. It may extend downward from the upper wall (14).

In this case, the driving shaft 172 and the rotation axis of the driving coupler 173 may be provided to be perpendicular to each other, and the worm gears 172a and 174a may be provided to transmit the driving force of the driving shaft 172 to the driving coupler 173. have. However, at this time, a bevel gear may be used instead of the worm gears 172a and 174a. However, when the worm gears 172a and 174a are used, the rotation speed can be reduced, so there is no need for a separate reducer. In addition, the worm gears 172a and 174a have advantages in that they can be designed in a smaller size than the bevel gears.

The worm gears 172a and 174a may be constituted by a worm 172a formed on the drive shaft 172 and a worm wheel 174a formed on the drive shaft 174, and the drive coupler may be formed on the drive shaft 174. 173 may be connected. The worm gears 172a and 174a may be accommodated in the accommodation space 180b formed between the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12.

The bearing space 180b may be provided with bearings 172b and 174b to smoothly rotate the drive shaft 172 and the electric shaft 174, and the accommodation space 180b may be covered by the cover 175. have. The cover 175 may be coupled to the inner box 11 by the fastening member 176.

As such, in the present embodiment, the drive shaft 172 and the worm gears 172a and 174a are disposed between the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12 and are not exposed to the outside, and thus may not damage the appearance.

8 is a side sectional view of a refrigerator main body according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

A refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8. The same components as those in the first and second embodiments may be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof may be omitted.

In the refrigerator according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the driving motor 271 is provided on the inner surface 11 of the inner wall 11 of the upper wall 14 of the main body. The driving motor 271 may be fixed to the inner surface of the inner box 11 through the motor fastening part 271a. The shape of the motor fastening part 271a is not limited to the shape shown in the drawing as described above.

The drive shaft 272 of the drive motor 271 may penetrate the inner wound 11 and enter between the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12, and the first shaft 272a may be formed in the drive shaft 272. Can be. In addition, a bearing 272b may be coupled to the drive shaft 272 to facilitate rotation.

A first worm wheel 274a that engages the first worm 272a may be formed on the first transmission shaft 274. The first worm 272a and the first worm wheel 274a may form the first worm gears 272a and 274a. An accommodation space 280a may be formed between the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12 to accommodate the first worm gears 272a and 274a.

In addition, an accommodation space 280b extending in the vertical direction may be formed between the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12 such that the first transmission shaft 274 is disposed. A bearing 274c may be coupled to the first transmission shaft 274, and a second worm 274b may be formed on the first transmission shaft 274.

A second worm wheel 275a that engages with the second worm 274b may be provided on the second transmission shaft 275, and a driving coupler 273 may be connected to the second transmission shaft 275. The bearing 275b may be coupled to the second transmission shaft 275. The second worm 274b and the second worm wheel 275a may form second worm gears 274b and 275a. An accommodation space 280c may be formed between the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12 to accommodate the second worm gears 274b and 275a.

The accommodation space 280c may be covered by the cover 276, and the cover 276 may be coupled to the inner box 11 by the fastening member 277.

As described above, the plurality of worm gears 272a, 274a, 274b, and 275a are used to transfer power to the drive coupler 273 from the drive motor 271 disposed on the inner surface 11 of the inner wall 11 of the upper wall 14 of the main body. Can be. However, the configuration of transmitting power using the plurality of worm gears 272a, 274a, 274b, and 275a as described above is only an embodiment of the present invention, and uses one worm gear, a bevel gear, Various power transmission schemes, such as other belt pulleys, may be used, and such embodiments will also be included in the scope of the present invention.

On the other hand, also in this third embodiment, the worm gears 272a, 274a, 274b and 275a, the first transmission shaft 274 and the second transmission shaft 275 are formed of the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12. There is an advantage that is disposed between and not exposed to the outside, by using a worm gear (272a, 274a, 274b, 275a) there is an advantage that can not use a separate reducer.

9 is a perspective view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a plan sectional view of the refrigerator of FIG.

9 and 10, another refrigerator according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. The same components as those in the first to third embodiments may be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof may be omitted.

In the refrigerator according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the rotation axis of the transfer member 361 is vertically provided. That is, the ice bucket 350 includes a storage space 351 for accommodating the ice generated in the ice maker, and a grinding space 352 through which the ice of the storage space 351 can be transferred and crushed. 352 is provided below the storage space 351.

Here, in FIG. 9, the storage space 351 is illustrated as being separated from the grinding space 352, and the storage space 351 and the grinding space 352 may be detachably provided or may be integrally provided. have.

In the grinding space 352, a discharge port 355 for discharging ice, a fixed blade 358 fixed to the ice bucket 350, a rotary blade 359 rotating together with the transfer member 351, and the ice is crushed The guide member 365 may be provided to support the ice and guide the crushed ice to the discharge port 355. The guide member 365 may be rotatable about the hinge shaft 356a by the switching motor 357.

The storage space 351 and the crushing space 352 are partitioned by the partition 353, and a communication hole 354 is formed in the partition 353 to communicate the storage space 351 and the crushing space 352. At this time, the partition 353 is provided horizontally. Therefore, the rotation shaft 362 of the transfer member 361 may be provided vertically.

The transfer member 361 is a stirrer formed on an upper portion of the rotating shaft 362 so as to stir the ice of the rotating shaft 362 and the storage space 351 to the grinding space 352 without being blocked by the communication hole 354. 364).

A worm wheel 362a is formed on the rotation shaft 362, and a worm 365a meshing with the worm wheel 362 may be formed on the transmission shaft 365. A driven coupler 363 may be connected to the transmission shaft 365.

In this manner, power can also be transmitted from the driven coupler 363 to the transfer member 361 in which the rotation shaft 362 is vertically provided using the worm gears 362a and 365a.

11 is a view for explaining a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

A refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 11. The same components as those in the first to fourth embodiments may be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof may be omitted.

In the refrigerator according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the rotation shaft of the transfer member 461 is provided to be inclined. That is, the ice buckets 451 and 452 include a storage space 451 for receiving the ice generated by the ice maker, and a grinding space 452 to which the ice of the storage space 451 is transported and crushed. A partition 453 partitioning the 451 and the grinding space 452 is provided to be inclined. A communication hole 454 is formed in the partition 453 to communicate the storage space 451 and the grinding space 452.

The conveying member 461 is formed to be inclined with respect to the horizontal plane so as to be perpendicular to the partition 453 and the ice in the storage space 451 on the upper portion of the rotating shaft 462 without clogging through the communication hole 454. It may include a stirrer 464 to guide the grinding space 452.

A worm wheel 462a may be formed on the rotation shaft 462 of the transfer member 461, and a worm 465a may be formed to engage the worm wheel 462a with the transmission shaft 465.

12 is a view illustrating a refrigerator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a rear surface of the door of the refrigerator of FIG. 12.

12 to 13, a structure of a refrigerator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Like reference numerals designate like elements in the other exemplary embodiments, and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

The refrigerator 501 includes a main body 510, a storage chamber 520 formed inside the main body 510, and a cold air supply device (not shown) that supplies cold air to the storage chamber 520. The cold air supply device may cool the storage compartment 520 to a temperature below zero. That is, the storage compartment 520 may be a freezing compartment.

The main body 510 includes an inner wound 511 forming the storage compartment 520, an outer wound 512 coupled to an outer side of the inner wound 511, and a heat insulating material 513 disposed between the inner wound 511 and the outer wound 512. , FIG. 18). As the heat insulator 513, a foamed urethane foam may be used, and the urethane stock solution may be formed by foaming and curing the urethane stock solution between the inner wound 511 and the outer wound 512 after combining the inner wound 511 and the outer wound 512.

The door 521 may be rotatably coupled to the main body 510 by the hinge 522 to open and close the opened front surface of the storage compartment 520. On the other hand, the door 521 is provided with an ice maker 540 for generating ice and an ice bucket 550 for storing the ice generated by the ice maker 540. The ice maker 540 may generate ice by cold air of the storage compartment 520.

The ice maker 540 includes a plurality of ice making cells 541 that receive water to generate ice, an ejector 542 which ices the ice generated in the ice making cell 541 in the ice maker 540, and an ejector 542. It may include a slider 543 for guiding the ice separated from the ice maker 540 to the ice bucket 550.

The ice bucket 550 is provided on the rear surface of the door 521 to be positioned below the ice maker 540. The ice bucket 550 may have a storage space 551 for receiving the ice dropped from the ice maker 540 and a grinding space 552 for crushing the ice.

The storage space 551 and the grinding space 552 may be provided horizontally. A discharge port 555 through which ice of the ice bucket 550 is discharged may be provided below the grinding space 552. The discharge port 555 may be connected to the chute 560 which guides the ice to the dispensing space of the dispenser.

The ice bucket 550 may be provided with a transfer device (561, 700) for transferring the ice, and a grinding device (556, 557, 558, 559) for grinding the ice.

The conveying device may be composed of a conveying member 561 and a driven coupler 700 which receives a driving force for rotating the conveying member 561. The driven coupler 700 may be disposed outside the ice bucket 550, and the transfer member 561 may be arranged to be connected to the driven coupler 700 through the opening 553 of the ice bucket 550.

The transfer member 561 may include a rotation shaft 562 and a helix 563 extending from the rotation shaft 562.

The driven coupler 700 includes a second coupling part 710 in which the insertion groove 720 is formed, and a second cover 730 provided in the insertion groove 720 to hide the insertion groove 720. do. The detailed configuration of the driven coupler 700 will be described later.

On the other hand, the grinding device is a fixed blade 558 fixed to the ice bucket 550, the rotary blade 559 formed on the rotating shaft 562 of the transfer member 561 and can rotate together with the transfer member 561 and The fixed blade 558 and the rotary blade 559 may be composed of a guide member 558 for supporting the ice to crush the ice. The guide member 558 may be rotatably hinged to the discharge port 555, and may be crushed by selecting a driving force from the switching motor 557 to rotate the ice.

On the other hand, the main body 510 is provided with a driving device for driving the conveying device and the grinding device.

The drive device includes a drive motor 571 (Fig. 17) for generating a drive force, and a drive coupler 600 for transferring the drive force of the drive motor 571 to the transfer device.

That is, the driving coupler 600 and the driven coupler 700 are separated from each other when the door 521 is opened, and the driving coupler 600 and the driven coupler 700 are coupled to each other when the door 521 is closed. You can give and receive.

In particular, the drive coupler 600 and the driven coupler 700 of the refrigerator according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention can be smoothly coupled without impact when the door is closed, and also improved appearance design when the door is opened. And a configuration in which accidents due to direct consumer contact can be prevented. Hereinafter, the configuration of the driving coupler 600 and the driven coupler 700 will be described in detail.

FIG. 14 is an exploded view illustrating the driving device of the refrigerator of FIG. 12, and FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the driving coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12.

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 15, a driving apparatus of a refrigerator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is a driving motor 571 for generating a driving force and a driving force for transmitting the driving force of the driving motor 571 to a transfer apparatus. Drive coupler 600.

The driving force of the driving motor 571 is appropriately decelerated by the transmission unit 575 and transmitted to the driving shaft 572. The transmission 575 may include a reduction gear or a belt.

The driving coupler 600 may be coupled to the driving shaft 572 and rotate together with the driving shaft 572. The drive coupler 600 may be coupled to the drive shaft 572 through a connection bracket 573.

The connection bracket 573 may have an approximately 'c' shaped cramp and may be coupled to the drive shaft 572 to rotate together with the drive shaft 572. For example, the drive shaft 572 may have a cross section in the longitudinal direction, and the shaft hole in the longitudinal direction may be formed in the connection bracket 573 so that the drive shaft 572 may be inserted. A nut 574 for fixing the connection bracket 573 may be coupled to the drive shaft 572.

The driving coupler 600 may include a first coupling part 610, a first cover 630, and a first spring 640. The first coupling part 610 may be coupled to the connection bracket 573 and rotate together with the connection bracket 573.

The first coupling portion 610 may include a disk portion 611 having a disk shape and an insertion protrusion 620 protruding from the disk portion 611. The disc portion 611 may be formed with a spring support 612 that can support the first spring 640.

The insertion protrusion 620 may be inserted into the insertion groove 720 formed in the second coupling portion 710 of the driven coupler 700 to be described later. That is, when the driving motor 571 is driven while the insertion protrusion 620 is inserted into the insertion groove 720, the rotational force of the driving motor 571 may be transmitted to the transfer device.

The first cover 630 may hide the insertion protrusion 620 so that the insertion protrusion 620 is not exposed to the outside when the door 521 is opened. Here, the meaning of hidden means that the insertion protrusion 620 does not appear to protrude from the periphery. That is, the first cover 630 is moved to a position corresponding to the upper surface portion 620a of the insertion protrusion 620 so that the side portion 620b of the insertion protrusion 620 is not exposed to the outside.

As such, when the insertion protrusion 620 is hidden, the appearance design may be improved, and the user may contact the insertion protrusion 620 during the use of the refrigerator to prevent an accident that causes injury and inconvenience, and the convenience of use may be improved. Can be.

The first cover 630 has an opening 631 through which the insertion protrusion 620 passes. The first cover 630 is provided to be able to move forward and backward along the axial direction of the motor driving shaft 572 so as to hide or expose the insertion protrusion 620 from the outside of the insertion protrusion 620.

The first cover 630 may be elastically supported by the first spring 640. As illustrated, a plurality of first springs 640 may be provided at both sides of the insertion protrusion 620. The first spring 640 elastically biases the first cover 630 to hide the insertion protrusion 620. The first spring 640 may be a compression coil spring.

The first cover 630 may be retracted along the axial direction by being pressed by the second coupling part 710 of the driven coupler 700 to be described later, and thus the insertion protrusion 620 may be exposed to the outside. In this case, when the pressure disappears, the first cover 630 may be restored to a position where the insertion protrusion 620 is hidden by the elastic force of the first spring 640.

Meanwhile, the refrigerator may include motor housings 581 and 585 which accommodate the driving motor 571. The motor housings 581 and 585 may include a first motor housing 581 and a second motor housing 582.

The first motor housing 581 is disposed by digging the heat insulator 513 between the inner wound 511 and the outer wound 512. Accordingly, the first motor housing 581 may be supported by the inner wound 511 and the heat insulating material 513. The first motor housing 581 is opened toward the storage chamber 520 side.

At this time, the first motor housing 581 is temporarily fixed to the inner box 511 before the heat insulating material is foamed, and the heat insulating material is foamed after the first motor housing 581 is temporarily fixed to the inner box 511, thereby providing the self-insulating material. Through the adhesive force of the first motor housing 581 can be firmly fixed.

The second motor housing 585 is coupled to the opening of the first motor housing 581. The second motor housing 585 and the first motor housing 581 have coupling holes 589 and 582, respectively, and fastening members such as screws may be fastened to the coupling holes 589 and 582.

The second motor housing 585 has a protrusion 587 protruding toward the storage compartment 520 to form an accommodation space 586 for accommodating the drive motor 571.

In addition, an opening 588 through which the second coupling portion 620 passes may be formed in the second motor housing 585 when the first coupling portion 610 and the second coupling portion 620 are coupled to each other.

On the other hand, the storage compartment 520 may be provided with a mini-drawer 590 for storing a small volume and small food, the mini-drawer 590 covers the protrusion 587 of the second motor housing 585 to the outside. May not be exposed. Since the protrusion 587 of the second motor housing 585 is not covered by the mini drawer 590 and exposed to the outside, the appearance may be improved.

FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a driven coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12, FIG. 17 is an exploded view illustrating the driven coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12, and FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the driven coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12.

16 to 18, the driven coupler includes a base portion 701, a second coupling portion 710, a second cover 730, a second spring 740, and a third spring 750. It may include.

The base portion 701 has a cylindrical shape with one surface open, and supports the second coupling portion 710 and the third spring 750. The base portion 710 is coupled to rotate together with the rotation axis 562 of the transfer member. For example, the rotating shaft 562 of the transfer member has a rectangular cross section, and the axial hole 703 of the base portion 710 may also be formed in a rectangular shape. A flange portion 702 supported by the ice bucket 550 may protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the base portion 701 to fix the position of the base portion 701.

The second coupling part 710 is coupled to the first coupling part 610 of the driving coupler to receive power, and includes a body part 712 and an insertion groove 720 formed in the body part 712. do.

The insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling part 610 may be inserted into the insertion groove 720. Therefore, the insertion groove 720 should have a cross-sectional shape roughly corresponding to the insertion protrusion 620 or larger than the insertion protrusion 620.

In this case, the first coupling part 610 and the second coupling part 710 mean that the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling part 610 is inserted into the groove 720 of the second coupling part 710. It is inserted into the.

The second coupling portion 710 includes a shaft hole 711 to which the rotation shaft 562 of the transfer member is coupled, and the second coupling portion 710 is coupled to rotate together with the rotation shaft 562 of the transfer member. Therefore, as an example, the rotating shaft 562 of the transfer member has a rectangular cross section, and the shaft hole 711 may also be provided in a rectangular shape.

The second cover 730 may hide the insertion groove 720 so that the insertion groove 720 is not exposed to the outside when the door 521 is opened. Here, the meaning of hidden means that the second cover 730 is moved to the outermost part 710a of the body part 712, so that the insertion groove 720 is not formed in the second coupling part 710 when viewed from the outside. It means to make it like that.

As such, when the insertion groove 720 is hidden, the appearance design may be improved, and the user may prevent injuries and inconveniences such as a finger caught in the insertion groove 720 during use of the refrigerator.

The second cover 730 is provided to be able to move back and forth along the axial direction of the transfer member rotation shaft 562 to hide or expose the insertion groove 720 in the insertion groove 720.

A guide leg 731 may be formed on the rear surface of the second cover 730 to guide the movement of the second cover 730 and prevent departure.

The second cover 730 may be elastically supported by the second spring 740. The second spring 740 elastically biases the second cover 730 to hide the insertion groove 720. The second spring 740 may be a compression coil spring.

The second cover 730 may be retracted inward by being pressed by the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling part 610. When the pressure disappears, the second cover 730 may be restored to its original position by the elastic force of the second spring 740.

Meanwhile, when the door 521 is closed, the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling portion 610 may be directly inserted into the insertion groove 720 of the second coupling portion 710, but on the contrary, the first coupling portion ( The insertion protrusion 620 of the 610 may not be inserted into the insertion groove 720 of the second coupling portion 710 and may collide with the body portion 712 of the second coupling portion 710.

This is determined according to the positions of the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling part 610 and the insertion groove 720 of the second coupling part 710 when the door 521 is closed.

If a collision occurs, a large shock may occur to damage parts, and the coupling between the first coupling part 610 and the second coupling part 710 may not be completed, and thus the transfer device may not be driven or the door may not be closed. Problems may occur.

The coupling device of the refrigerator according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is large in the case where the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling portion 610 and the body portion 712 of the second coupling portion 710 collide with each other. In order to prevent the impact from occurring, the door 521 can be completely closed, and furthermore, when the driving motor 571 is driven in this state, the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling part 610 eventually becomes the second coupling part. It can be inserted into the insertion groove 720 of the (710).

To this end, the second coupling part 710 is provided to be retractable along the axial direction of the transfer member rotation shaft 562, the second coupling part 710 is elastically supported by the third spring (750).

Therefore, when the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling portion 610 impinges on the body portion 712 of the second coupling portion 710 when the door 521 is closed, and presses the second coupling portion 710, The second coupling part 710 may retreat inward to overcome the elastic force of the third spring 750.

Thereafter, the driving motor 571 is driven to rotate the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling portion 610, and rotates to some extent so that the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling portion 610 is the second coupling portion 710. When the position can be inserted into the insertion groove 720 of the), the second coupling portion 710 is advanced to the outside by the elastic force of the third spring 750, the insertion projection of the first coupling portion 610 ( The 620 may be inserted into the insertion groove 720 of the second coupling portion 710.

A coupling hole 562a may be provided at an end of the rotation shaft 562 of the transfer member, and the separation prevention member 760 may be coupled to the coupling hole 562a to limit a moving range of the second coupling part 710. have.

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the first coupling part of the driving coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12 pushes the second coupling part of the driven coupler, and FIG. 20 illustrates an insertion protrusion of the first coupling part of the driving coupler of the refrigerator of FIG. 12. It is sectional drawing which shows the state inserted into the insertion groove of the 2nd coupling part of a coupler.

15 and 18 to 20, the operation of the coupling device of the refrigerator according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described collectively.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the door is opened, the first cover 630 is elastically biased by the first spring 640 to hide the first coupling part 610. That is, the first cover 630 prevents the side portion 620b of the insertion protrusion 620 formed on the first coupling portion 610 from being exposed to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 18, upon opening of the door, the second cover 730 is elastically biased by the second spring 740 to hide the second coupling portion 710. That is, the second cover 730 prevents the insertion groove 720 formed in the second coupling part 710 from being exposed to the outside.

Next, when the door is closed, the first coupling part 610 and the second coupling part according to positions of the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling part 610 and the insertion groove 720 of the second coupling part 710. 710 is immediately engaged, or engaged when the drive motor is driven with the second coupling part 710 pushed back.

As shown in FIG. 19, if the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling portion 610 is not inserted into the insertion groove 720 of the second coupling portion 710 when the door is closed, the first coupling The insertion protrusion 620 of the portion 610 impinges on the body portion 712 of the second coupling portion 710 while pressing the second coupling portion 710, and overcomes the elastic force of the third spring 750 2 coupling portion 710 is to be retracted inward.

As such, since the second coupling part 710 is retracted, a large shock may not occur despite the collision, and the door may be completely closed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20, when the driving motor rotates in the state of FIG. 19, the first coupling part 610 and the insertion protrusion 620 also rotate accordingly, and the rotation of the insertion protrusion ( When 620 is a position that can be inserted into the insertion groove 720, the second coupling portion 710 is protruded to the outside by the elastic force of the third spring (750).

At this time, the body portion 712 of the second coupling portion 710 pushes out the first cover 630 of the driving coupler, and the insertion protrusion 620 of the first coupling portion 610 is the second coupling portion 710. The second cover 730 is pushed out.

As such, when the driving motor continues to rotate after the insertion protrusion 620 is inserted into the insertion groove 720, the rotational force of the driving motor may be transmitted to the transfer member.

Although the technical idea of the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments, the scope of rights of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

61 transfer member 63 driven coupler
70: drive device 71: drive motor
73: drive coupler 580: motor housing
581: first housing 585: second housing
600: drive coupler 610: first coupling portion
620: insertion protrusion 630: first cover
640: first spring 700: driven coupler
710: second coupling portion 712: body portion
720: insertion groove 730: second cover
740: second spring 750: third spring

Claims (31)

A main body having a storage compartment;
A door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment;
An ice maker provided in the door;
An ice bucket provided in the door to store the ice generated by the ice maker and having a transfer device for transferring the stored ice; And
A drive device for driving the transfer device, comprising: a drive device provided in the main body to be connected to the transfer device when the door is closed and to be disconnected from the transfer device when the door is opened; Refrigerator comprising a. The method of claim 1,
The drive device includes a drive motor for generating a drive force and a drive coupler for connection with the transfer device,
The conveying device includes a conveying member for conveying the ice and a driven coupler detachably connected to the drive coupler,
And the drive coupler and the driven coupler are connected when the door is closed, and the drive coupler and the driven coupler are separated when the door is opened. 3. The method of claim 2,
The driven coupler includes a support and a pressurized portion protruding from the support to have all radii between a first radius and a second radius,
And the drive coupler includes a wing and a pressurizing portion projecting from the wing such that at least a portion has a radius between the first radius and the second radius. The method of claim 3, wherein
The drive coupler and the driven coupler is formed of a resin material. 3. The method of claim 2,
The drive motor is provided on the side wall of the body,
The drive device comprises a reducer to reduce the rotation of the drive motor to deliver to the drive coupler. 3. The method of claim 2,
The drive motor is provided on the upper wall of the main body,
And the drive device includes at least one worm gear for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor to the drive coupler. 3. The method of claim 2,
The ice bucket includes a storage space accommodating the ice falling from the ice maker, and a grinding space provided horizontally in the storage space to crush the ice,
The rotating shaft of the transfer member is provided horizontally to transfer the ice of the storage space to the grinding space,
And the driven coupler is provided on a rotating shaft of the transfer member. 3. The method of claim 2,
The ice bucket includes a storage space accommodating the ice falling from the ice maker, and a grinding space provided below the storage space to crush the ice,
The axis of rotation of the transfer member is provided vertically or inclined to transfer the ice of the storage space to the grinding space,
And the transfer device comprises at least one worm gear for transmitting power from the driven coupler to the transfer member. 3. The method of claim 2,
The ice bucket includes a discharge port for discharging the ice, and a crushing device that can crush the ice,
The grinding device includes a fixed blade fixed to the ice bucket, a rotary blade coupled to the rotating shaft of the transfer member, a guide member rotatably coupled to the discharge port to crush the ice, and driving the guide member. Refrigerator comprising a switching motor to. A main body having an inner wound, an outer wound, and a heat insulating material disposed between the inner wound and the outer wound;
A storage chamber formed inside the inner phase;
A door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment;
An ice maker provided in the door;
An ice bucket provided in the door to store the ice generated by the ice maker and having a transfer member for transferring the stored ice; And
A drive motor provided in the main body to drive the transfer member; Refrigerator comprising a. 11. The method of claim 10,
The inner phase is provided with a groove-shaped motor accommodating portion recessed to the heat insulating material side,
At least a portion of the drive motor is accommodated in the motor accommodating portion. 11. The method of claim 10,
And the drive motor is fixed to an outer surface of the outer box. 11. The method of claim 10,
And the drive motor is fixed to an inner surface of the inner phase. 11. The method of claim 10,
A power transmission means for transmitting a driving force of the drive motor to the transfer member,
The power transmission means includes a drive coupler provided in the main body and a driven coupler provided in the door to be coupled to the drive coupler when the door is closed, and to be separated from the drive coupler when the door is opened. 15. The method of claim 14,
And the power transmission means comprises a worm gear for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor to the drive coupler. A main body having a storage compartment;
A door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment;
An ice maker provided in the door;
An ice bucket provided in the door to store the ice generated by the ice maker;
A conveying member having a driven coupler for receiving a driving force and conveying ice of the ice bucket in a horizontal direction; And
A drive motor assembly having a drive coupler detachably connected to the driven coupler, the drive motor assembly being provided on a side wall of the main body; Refrigerator comprising a. A main body having a storage compartment;
A door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment;
An ice maker provided in the door;
An ice bucket provided in the door to store the ice generated by the ice maker and having a transfer member for transferring the stored ice;
A driving motor provided in the main body and generating a driving force; And
A coupling device for transmitting a driving force of the drive motor to the transfer member, comprising: a driving coupler having a first coupling portion and a driven coupler having a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion to receive driving force; At least one of the first coupling part and the second coupling part is hidden when the door is opened; Refrigerator comprising a. The method of claim 17,
The first coupling portion includes an insertion protrusion,
And the second coupling part includes an insertion groove into which the insertion protrusion is inserted. The method of claim 18,
And the drive coupler further comprises a first cover which is provided on the outside of the insertion protrusion so as to conceal the insertion protrusion when the door is opened. The method of claim 19,
The drive coupler further comprises a first spring elastically supporting the first cover such that the first cover hides the insertion protrusion. The method of claim 18,
And the driven coupler further comprises a second cover removably provided inside the insertion groove to conceal the insertion groove upon opening of the door. 22. The method of claim 21,
And the driven coupler further comprises a second spring elastically supporting the second cover such that the second cover hides the insertion groove. The method of claim 18,
And the second coupling part is provided to retreat along the axial direction by pressing the insertion protrusion when the insertion protrusion is in a position where the insertion protrusion cannot be inserted into the insertion groove when the door is closed. 24. The method of claim 23,
The second coupler may be configured such that the insertion protrusion is inserted into the insertion groove when the driving motor is driven to move to the position where the insertion protrusion can be inserted into the insertion groove while the second coupling portion is retracted. The refrigerator further comprises a third spring for restoring the wealth. A main body having an inner wound, an outer wound, and a heat insulating material disposed between the inner wound and the outer wound;
A storage chamber formed inside the body;
A door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment;
An ice maker provided in the door;
An ice bucket provided in the door to store the ice generated by the ice maker and having a transfer member for transferring the stored ice;
A drive motor provided in the main body to drive the transfer member; And
A motor housing accommodating the drive motor, comprising: a motor housing having a first housing supported by the inner wound and the heat insulating member, and a second housing coupled to the first housing; Refrigerator comprising a. The method of claim 25,
And the first housing is fixed to the inner phase by an adhesive force when foaming the heat insulating material, and the second housing is screwed to the first housing. The method of claim 25,
And the second housing includes a protrusion which protrudes toward the storage compartment to accommodate the drive motor. The method of claim 27,
The storage compartment is provided with a mini drawer for hiding the protrusion. 27. The method of claim 26,
A first engaging portion coupled to a drive shaft of the drive motor and having an insertion protrusion protruding to transmit the driving force of the drive motor to the transfer member, and an insertion groove coupled to the rotation shaft of the transfer member and into which the insertion protrusion is inserted. The refrigerator further comprises a second coupling portion. 30. The method of claim 29,
A first cover removably provided outside of the insertion protrusion to conceal the insertion protrusion when the door is opened; and retractable inside of the insertion groove to conceal the insertion groove when the door is opened The refrigerator further comprises a second cover to be provided. 30. The method of claim 29,
A refrigerator formed in the second housing by the first coupling part when the door is opened, and an opening through which the second coupling part passes when the first coupling part and the second coupling part are coupled to each other; .

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