KR20140110477A - A refrigeraotr - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a door which is rotatably coupled to the front of a storage chamber; a first door basket mounted on the inner side of the door; a basket frame which is rotatably arranged on the side of the first door basket and regulates a frame opening unit; and a second door basket which is arranged on the frame opening unit and is coupled to the first door basket selectively in a direction facing the first door basket. The width of the second door basket is smaller than width of the first door basket.

Description

Refrigerator {A refrigeraotr}

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a refrigerator.

Generally, a refrigerator is a device capable of cooling a storage room, that is, a freezing room or a refrigerating room while repeating a refrigeration cycle, so that food can be kept fresh for a predetermined period of time.

The refrigerator includes a main body defining a storage chamber and a door selectively shielding the opened front face of the main body. The storage room is filled with a stored product, and the user can open the door to take out the stored product.

Further, the door is provided with a door basket for storing stored contents. A plurality of the door baskets may be provided on the inner surface of the door. In general, a plurality of door baskets may be spaced apart from each other and arranged in a vertical direction. By providing the basket on the door, the storage space of the refrigerator can be increased.

However, since a plurality of conventional door baskets are equally sized and spaced apart by the same distance, there is a problem that the usability of the basket is deteriorated.

That is, the heights or widths of the stored items stored in the refrigerator are different from each other. However, since only the basket having the same storage space is provided, the storage space of the basket can not be efficiently used. For example, if the storage space of the basket is not sufficient to store a particular object, the door basket must be emptied and stored in the storage compartment, so that the storage space of the storage compartment is insufficient and the storage space of the door basket remains There was a problem.

In recognition of such a problem, the present applicant has proposed a door basket which can be vertically moved from the inside of the door so as to vary the storage space thereof (Application No. 10-2010-0009339).

However, according to the upper door basket, there is an inconvenience that the user must perform a specific operation using a lever or the like in order to vary the storage space of the door basket.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator capable of enlarging a storage space on a door side.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator including: a door rotatably coupled to a front of a storage chamber; A first door basket mounted on an inner side of the door; A basket frame rotatably provided at one side of the first door basket, the basket frame defining a frame opening; And a second door basket disposed at the frame opening and selectively coupled to the first door basket in a direction facing the first door basket, wherein the unidirectional width of the second door basket, Directional width of at least a part of the basket.

A refrigerator according to another aspect includes a first door that selectively shields a storage compartment and has an opening; A first door basket mounted inside the first door; A second door rotatably coupled to the first door and opening or blocking the front of the opening; A basket frame rotatably coupled to one side of the first door; And a second door basket mounted on the basket frame and detachably coupled to the first door basket, wherein the first door basket and the second door basket are disposed to face each other.

According to the refrigerator of the present invention, since the basket frame rotatably provided inside the door and the door basket provided in the basket frame are provided, the storage space of the storage can be increased on the door side of the refrigerator .

Further, the door basket provided on the door has an outer surface portion and a depressed portion that is depressed from the outer surface portion, and the basket frame can be seated on the depressed portion, thereby improving the space usability.

In addition, since the first door basket provided on the door and the second door basket provided on the basket frame are disposed to face each other, the user can easily grasp the first door basket and the second door basket It has the advantage of convenient access to the door baskets.

In addition, since the first door basket and the basket frame are interlocked with each other, the first door basket and the basket frame (or the second door basket) can be stably coupled.

In addition, a drawable tray is provided on the lower side of the first door basket, and the tray may protrude from the first door basket while the second door basket is separated from the first door basket, The storage can be withdrawn and placed temporarily in the tray. Eventually, ease of use can be increased.

Further, since the front door width of the second door basket is smaller than the width of at least a portion of the first door basket, the user can be prevented from interfering with the second door basket in the process of opening the second door basket.

Since the width of the second door basket in the front-rear direction is relatively small, there is no need to excessively separate the one surface of the frame assembly and the first door basket to secure the rotating space of the second door basket, So that the combined state of the first door basket and the second door basket can be firmly maintained.

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a part of a refrigerator in a state in which a second door is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a plan view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view illustrating an inner side construction of a refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view showing a state in which the basket frame according to the embodiment of the present invention is separated from the door.
6 is an exploded perspective view of a refrigerator compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I 'of FIG.
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III 'of FIG.
9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II 'of FIG.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the spirit of the invention is not limited to the embodiments shown and that those skilled in the art, upon reading and understanding the spirit of the invention, may easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same concept.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, a refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10 forming a storage room, and a plurality of doors selectively opening the storage room. The storage chamber includes a refrigerating chamber formed in the upper portion of the main body 10 and a freezing chamber formed in the lower portion of the main body 10.

The doors include refrigerating chamber doors (21, 100) for blocking the refrigerating chamber and freezing chamber doors (31, 35) for blocking the freezing chamber.

The refrigerator compartment doors 21 and 100 are provided with a first refrigerator compartment door 21 rotatably provided at one side of the main body 10 and a second refrigerator compartment door 100 rotatably provided at the other side of the main body 10, . The first refrigerator compartment door (21) and the second refrigerator compartment door (100) may be arranged laterally.

One side of the first refrigerator compartment door 21 and one side of the second refrigerator compartment door 100 are disposed to be in contact with each other when the first refrigerator compartment door 21 and the second refrigerator compartment door 100 are closed, The refrigerator compartment can be shielded from the outside by the first refrigerator compartment door 21 and the second refrigerator compartment door 100.

The first refrigerator compartment door (21) is provided with a first handle (23) capable of holding the user. The second door (100) is provided with a second handle (25). The user can open the first refrigerator compartment door 21 or the second refrigerator compartment door 100 by operating the first handle 23 or the second handle 25. [

The second refrigerator compartment door 100 is provided with a pressing part 26 provided on the second handle 25 and capable of being pressed and a pressing part 26 provided on the rear side of the pressing part 26 and coupled to the second refrigerator compartment door 100 A latch assembly 28 is provided.

The second refrigerator compartment door 100 includes a first door 110 and a second door 150 disposed in front of the first door 110. The first and second doors 110 and 150 may be opened together or only the second door 150 may be opened depending on whether the pushing portion 26 is operated or not.

In detail, the latch assembly 28 includes a latch member (not shown) for selectively coupling the first door 110 and the second door 150.

When the second handle 25 is pulled in a state where the pressing portion 26 is depressed, the engaging action of the engaging member is released and only the second door 150 is opened. On the other hand, when the second handle 25 is pulled in a state in which the pressing portion 26 is not operated, the engaging action of the engaging member is performed so that the first door 110 and the second door 150 together Can be opened.

The first refrigerator compartment door 21 is composed of one door and the second refrigerator compartment door 100 is formed by coupling the first door 110 and the second door 150. When the first and second doors 110 and 150 are coupled, the thickness of the second refrigerator compartment door 100 is equal to the thickness of the first refrigerator compartment door 21, so that the appearance of the refrigerator is improved.

A main body lighting apparatus (not shown) is provided in the main body 10 to illuminate a storage room inside the main body 10 when the first refrigerator compartment door 21 or the second refrigerator compartment door 100 is opened. . When the main body illumination device (not shown) is operated, the storage room is kept bright so that the stored or retrieved storage can be easily performed.

The freezer compartment doors 31 and 35 are provided with an upper freezer compartment door 31 which is provided so as to cover the upper portion of the freezer compartment and can be pulled forward and a lower freezer compartment door 35 which is provided to be able to draw out the lower portion of the free compartment, ).

On the rear side of the freezer compartment doors 31 and 35, a basket (not shown) in which the stored contents can be stored can be provided.

Hereinafter, the construction of the second refrigerator compartment door 100 will be described in detail. Hereinafter, for convenience, the second refrigerator compartment door 100 is referred to as a " refrigerator compartment door "or a" door assembly ".

FIG. 2 is a view showing a part of a refrigerator in a state where a second door is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the refrigerator compartment door 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first door 110 and a second door 150 that are rotatably provided. The first door 110 is rotatably coupled to the main body 10 and the second door 150 is rotatably coupled to the first door 110.

In detail, a hinge device 160 coupled to the first door 110 and the second door 150 is provided at an upper portion and a substantially central portion of the main body 10.

The hinge device 160 includes a first fixing part 161 provided to the main body 10, a first bracket 162 extending forward from the first fixing part 161, And a first hinge shaft 163 coupled to the first door 110 and providing a pivotal center of the first door 110.

The first door 110 may be rotated forward in a state of being coupled to the first hinge shaft 163 to open the refrigerating chamber.

A first door switch 18 is provided between the rear surface of the first door 110 and the front surface of the main body 10 to apply an electrical signal for operation of the main body lighting apparatus. For example, the first door switch 18 may protrude forward from the front surface of the main body 10.

When the first door 110 is closed, the first door switch 18 is pushed and turned off, thereby turning off the main illuminator. On the other hand, when the first door 110 is opened, the first door switch 18 is turned on, so that the main illuminator can be turned on.

The hinge device 160 is provided with a second fixing part 164 provided to the first door 110 and a second bracket 165 extending forward from the second fixing part 164, And a second hinge shaft 166 coupled to the bracket 165 and providing a pivotal center of the second door 150.

The second door 150 may be rotated forward while being coupled to the second hinge shaft 166 to open the opening 112 of the first door 110.

A second door 110 is provided between the rear surface of the second door 150 and the front surface of the first door 110 to apply an electrical signal for operating an illumination device (not shown) A door switch 118 is provided. For example, the second door switch 118 may protrude forward from the front surface of the first door 110.

When the second door 150 is closed, the second door switch 118 is pushed and turned off, thereby turning off the lighting device. On the other hand, when the second door 150 is opened, the second door switch 118 is turned on, so that the lighting apparatus can be turned on.

The first door 110 includes an opening 112 having a substantially rectangular shape. By the opening 112, the first door 110 may have a substantially square frame shape.

Specifically, the first door 110 includes a door side surface portion 112a, a door bottom surface portion 112b, and a door top surface portion 112c that define the opening portion 112. The door side surface portion 112a is provided on both sides of the opening portion 112.

The door side surface portion 112a, the door bottom surface portion 112b and the door top surface portion 112c are portions extending in the direction defining the thickness of the first door 110 or the front and rear direction of the refrigerator, As shown in FIG.

The second door (150) is configured to shield the opening (112).

The second door 150 includes a door liner 152 formed to have a size corresponding to the opening 112 and to shield the opening 112. The door liner 152 forms the rear surface of the second door 150 and is configured to shield the front of the door baskets 120 and 130.

The door liner 152 includes a protrusion 152a protruding by a predetermined length and inserted into the inner surface of the opening 112.

The second door 150 is provided with a sealing member provided on the outer side of the protrusion 152a of the door liner 152 and preventing outflow of cool air between the first door 110 and the second door 150 154).

When the second door 150 is closed, the sealing member 154 is positioned outside the portion where the opening 112 of the first door 110 and the protrusion 152a of the door liner 152 are engaged with each other As shown in FIG.

In the opening 112, a plurality of door baskets 120 and 130 are mounted. The door basket 120 may be arranged to be supported by door side portions 112a on both sides.

More specifically, the plurality of door baskets 120 and 130 include an upper basket 120 disposed at an upper portion of the opening 112 and a lower basket 130 disposed at a lower portion of the opening 112.

The upper basket 120 and the lower basket 130 may be spaced apart from each other and arranged in the longitudinal direction. The second door 150 may open or shield the front of the plurality of door baskets 120 and 130.

The lower basket 130 may be seated on the door bottom 112b or adjacent to the door bottom 112b. Further, the upper basket 120 may be disposed at a position spaced downward from the door upper surface portion 112c.

The lower basket (130) forms a storage space larger than the upper basket (120). Meanwhile, the upper basket 120 may be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction to provide a plurality of the upper basket 120. In FIG. 2, two upper baskets 120 are shown, but the number is not limited thereto.

FIG. 4 is a view showing an inner side construction of a refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a view showing a basket frame according to an embodiment of the present invention separated from a door, FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a refrigerator compartment door according to an embodiment.

4 to 6, the first door 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an upper basket 120 and a lower basket 130 disposed in the opening 112. The plurality of door baskets 120 and 130 extend rearward from the opening 112. Here, the "rear side" can be understood as a direction toward the back surface of the first door 110. [

The user can access the upper basket 120 from the front or rear of the refrigerator compartment door 100.

In detail, the user can store or retrieve the stored product in the upper basket 120 in front of the first door 110 while opening the second door 150, The storage can be stored or taken out from the upper basket 120 on the back side of the first door 110. [

On the other hand, the user can access the lower basket 130 from the front of the refrigerating chamber door 100. In detail, the user may store or withdraw the stored product in the lower basket 130 in front of the first door 110 in a state in which the second door 150 is opened.

The first door 110 further includes a basket supporting part 115 for supporting the upper basket 120 and the lower basket 130. The basket supporting part 115 extends from the opening 112 to the rear of the first door 110 and is configured to support both sides of the upper basket 120 and the lower basket 130.

The frame assembly 200 is coupled to the first door 110.

In detail, the frame assembly 200 includes a basket frame 210 rotatably coupled to one side of the upper basket 120.

The basket frame 210 may have a square frame shape with an empty interior. In detail, inside the basket frame 210, a frame opening 211 is defined.

The first door 110 is provided with a turning portion 117 for rotating the basket frame 210. The pivoting portion 117 may extend in the longitudinal direction and may be coupled to a basket supporting portion 115 of one of the basket supporting portions 115 provided on both sides of the door baskets 120 and 130.

The pivoting portion 117 may be rotatably coupled to the basket supporting portion 115. For example, the pivoting portion 117 and the basket supporting portion 115 may be coupled by a hinge device (not shown), and the hinge device may include a "butterfly hinge structure ".

The basket frame 210 includes a pivotal coupling portion 212 coupled to the pivotal portion 117. The pivotal coupling portion 212 may be coupled to the outer side of the upper portion of the rotary portion 117. The basket frame 212 may be pivotally coupled to the upper basket 120 or separated from the basket 120 in a state where the rotary part 117 and the pivotal coupling part 212 are engaged.

4 and 5, the first door 110 is rotatable clockwise or counterclockwise from the front of the refrigerator storage compartment, and the basket frame 210 is also rotated clockwise or counterclockwise from the front of the refrigerator compartment It can be understood as being rotatable counterclockwise.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the basket frame 210 is rotated in a clockwise direction while being coupled to the upper basket 120, the basket frame 210 may be separated from the upper basket 120 as shown in FIG.

The frame assembly 200 includes one or more second door baskets 220 coupled to the basket frame 210. In order to distinguish the second door basket 220 from the second door basket 220, the upper basket 120 is hereinafter referred to as a "first door basket".

The second door basket 220 may be disposed at the frame opening 211 and both side portions of the second door basket 220 may be supported by the basket frame 210.

Meanwhile, a plurality of the second door baskets 220 may be provided, and the second door baskets 220 may be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. 4 to 6, three second door baskets 220 are provided, but the number of the second door baskets 220 is not limited thereto.

The lowermost second door basket 220 of the plurality of second door baskets 220 is positioned at a height corresponding to the lowermost first door basket 120 among the plurality of first door baskets 120 .

In detail, at least a portion of the lowermost second door baskets 220 may be disposed at a lower position than the lowermost first door basket 120 so as to pressurize the tray 250 to be described later have.

The two second door baskets 220 located at the upper one of the plurality of second door baskets 220 are different from the installation heights of the first door baskets 120 located at the upper one of the plurality of first door baskets 120 Lt; / RTI > For example, the first door basket 120 may be positioned at a height corresponding to the space between the two second door baskets 220.

The frame assembly 200 further includes a shield 230 coupled to the basket frame 210. The shield 230 may be coupled to one side of the plurality of second door baskets 220 to support the stored items stored in the plurality of second door baskets 220.

The storage space of the second door basket 220 is shielded by the shielding part 230 in a state where the basket frame 210 or the second door basket 220 is coupled to the first door basket 120, do. Accordingly, the user needs to separate the basket frame 210 from the second door basket 220 in order to access the second door basket 220 in this state.

4, the second door basket 220 is shielded by the shielding part 230, and the second door basket 220 can be opened to the outside in the state of FIG. 5 .

Meanwhile, the first door basket 120 and the second door basket 220 are disposed to face each other. That is, the first door basket 120 extends rearward from the opening 112 of the first door 110, and the second door basket 220 extends forward from the basket frame 210 have.

5, the user approaches the first door basket 120 and the second door basket 220 while the second door basket 220 is opened, It is possible to conveniently store or withdraw stored items in the basket 120 or the second door basket 220. [

The door 120 includes an outer surface 121 forming an outer appearance and a depression 122 configured to be recessed from the outer surface 121. The direction in which the depression 122 is recessed is understood to be a direction in which the thickness of the first door basket 120 is reduced. The depression 122 may extend from the outer surface 121 in one direction.

Therefore, the thickness of the portion of the first door basket 120 where the outer surface 121 is formed may be greater than the thickness of the portion where the depression 122 is formed.

The first storage compartment 123 and the second storage compartment 124 may be included in the internal storage space of the first door basket 120.

The first accommodating space 123 is an inner space of the outer surface 121 defined by the outer surface 121. The second accommodating space 124 is a recessed portion defined by the depressed portion 122, As shown in FIG. The first accommodating space 123 and the second accommodating space 124 are configured to communicate with each other.

7) of the first accommodating space 123 is formed to be larger than the width W2 in the forward and backward direction of the second accommodating space 124 (see FIG. 7) In the space 123, a storage having a large width is accommodated, and a storage having a small width is accommodated in the second storage space 124.

Since the first door basket 120 is configured such that the width of the first door basket 120 is changed, various types of storage items can be accommodated, and thus the usability of the first door basket 120 can be improved .

The lower second door basket 220 of the plurality of second door baskets 220 is connected to the depression 122 of the lower first door basket 120 among the plurality of first door baskets 120, Respectively. That is, the second door basket 220 may be disposed outside the second storage space 124.

The lateral width of the depression 122 may correspond to the lateral width of the basket frame 210. 4, the basket frame 210 may be disposed so as to correspond to the depression 122 in a state of being coupled to the first door basket 120. As shown in FIG. For example, the basket frame 210 may be seated in the depression 122.

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I 'of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 7, the frame assembly 200 may be coupled to the first door basket 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the frame assembly 200 is coupled to the first door basket 120, the basket frame 210 and the second door basket 220 are coupled to the depressed portion 122 of the first door basket 120 Can be located in corresponding parts.

The width W1 of the first storage space 123 in the front and rear direction is larger than the width W2 of the second storage space 124 in the front and rear direction and the width W3 of the frame assembly 200 in the front and rear direction. Can be approximately equal to the sum.

As described above, the frame assembly 200 having a separate basket is provided to increase the storage space of the door, and the overall shape of the basket by the first door basket 120 and the frame assembly 200 is substantially rectangular So that the appearance of the refrigerator door can be enhanced.

The first door 110 may further include a latching device for connecting the first door basket 120 and the frame assembly 200 in a state where the first door basket 120 and the frame assembly 200 are coupled.

The hooking device includes a first protrusion 125 provided on the first door basket 120 and a second protrusion 215 provided on a side surface of the basket frame 210.

The first protrusion 125 protrudes from an interface 121a defining a boundary between the outer surface 121 and the depression 122. The second protrusion 215 protrudes from the interface 121, And is configured to protrude from one side surface.

Here, the interface 121a may be understood as one surface extending in the front-rear direction so that the width from the outer surface portion 121 toward the depressed portion 122 is narrowed.

When the first protrusions 125 and the second protrusions 215 are engaged with each other, the first door basket 120 and the frame assembly 200 can be stably coupled. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the frame assembly 200 from rocking during the rotation of the first door 110.

On the other hand, when the frame assembly 200 is rotated in a direction separating from the first door basket 120, that is, when the frame assembly 200 is rotated in the clockwise direction with reference to FIG. 7, the second protrusions 215 ' The restraining state can be released from the restricting member 125.

Other embodiments are suggested.

As another example of the hooking device of the frame assembly 200 and the first door basket 120, a latching part and a slot may be proposed. For example, one of the first door basket 120 and the basket frame 210 may be provided with a latching portion, and the other may include a slot receiving the latching portion.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line III-III 'of FIG. 5, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II' of FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the first door 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a tray 250 provided movably below the first door basket 120. The tray 250 can be understood as a "pedestal" that allows the user to temporarily store the stored product in the process of storing or withdrawing it.

For example, the first door basket 120 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 can be understood to be the lowermost first door basket 120 among the plurality of first door baskets 120.

The first door 110 is provided with an elastic member 255 for applying an elastic force to the tray 250 and a tray supporting portion 252 provided at one side of the tray 250 to support the tray 250 .

The tray supporting part 252 includes a lower supporting part for supporting a lower side of the tray 250 and a rear supporting part for supporting a rear side of the tray 250. [

The elastic member 255 may be disposed between the tray 250 and the rear support. That is, one end of the elastic member 255 may be connected to the tray 250, and the other end may be connected to the rear support. For example, the elastic member 255 includes a compression spring.

8, when the frame assembly 200 is separated from the first door basket 120, that is, in a state in which the frame assembly 200 is opened, And is drawn out to the front of the support portion 252. At this time, the elastic member 255 may be stretched.

In the state that the tray 250 is drawn out forward, the user can place the storage taken out from the basket 120 or 220 or the storage to be loaded into the basket 120 or 220 in the tray 250.

9, in a state where the frame assembly 200 is coupled to the first door basket 220, that is, when the frame assembly 200 is closed, 2 door basket 220 and can be accommodated in the lower space of the first door basket 120.

At this time, the front end of the tray 250 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the front end of the first door basket 120. Then, the elastic member 255 can be compressed.

When the frame assembly 200 is coupled to the first door basket 220 and the storage or withdrawal of the stored items is restricted, the tray 250 is drawn to the lower side of the first door basket 120 So that exposure of the tray 250 can be prevented.

On the other hand, when the frame assembly 200 is opened and the storage can be taken out or stored, the tray 250 is drawn out to the front of the first door basket 120, .

The width W4 of the second door basket 220 in the front and rear direction is smaller than the width W1 of the first receiving space 123 of the first door basket 120. [

Since the width W4 of the second door basket 220 is relatively smaller than the width W1 of at least a portion of the first door basket 120, It is possible to prevent the user from interfering with the widthwise portion of the second door basket 220 when the two door baskets 220 are separated from the first door basket 220.

That is, when the user rotates the second door basket 220 in a state where the user approaches the first door basket 120, it is inconvenient to move backward to get out of the turning path of the second door basket 220 Can be removed.

In other words, when the width of the second door basket 220 is relatively small, the width of the protruding portion of the second door basket 220 from the basket frame 210 is small, 212 to one side edge of the basket frame 210 and the turning radius from the pivoting engagement portion 212 to one side edge of the second door basket 220 are not greatly different from each other.

As a result, the user can easily operate the frame assembly 200 while approaching the inside of the first door 110.

The width of the second door basket 220 is relatively small so that the interface 121a of the first door basket 220 provided with the one protrusion 125 and the second protrusion 215 are provided It is not necessary to secure a large distance between the side portions of the basket frame 210. [

That is, one side of the first door basket 220 and one side of the basket frame 210 need not be spaced apart from each other in order to secure a space for rotating the second door basket 220. As a result, the frame assembly 200 can be closely attached to the first door basket 120.

1: Refrigerator 10: Body
15: main body lighting device 18: first door switch
21: first refrigerator compartment door 26:
23, 25: handle 28: latch assembly
31: upper freezing chamber door 35: lower freezing chamber door
100: second refrigerator compartment door 110: first door
112: opening 117:
120: upper basket 121: outer surface
122: depression 123: first compartment
124: second storage space 130: lower basket
150: second door 152: door liner
200: frame assembly 210: basket frame
211: frame opening 220: second door basket
230: shield

Claims (16)

A door rotatably coupled to the front of the storage chamber;
A first door basket mounted on an inner side of the door;
A basket frame rotatably provided at one side of the first door basket, the basket frame defining a frame opening; And
A second door basket disposed at the frame opening and selectively coupled to the first door basket in a direction facing the first door basket,
Wherein the one-way width of the second door basket is smaller than the one-way width of at least a part of the first door basket. The method according to claim 1,
In the first door basket,
An outer surface defining a first storage space; And
And a depression that is recessed from the outer surface portion and defines a second storage space communicating with the first storage space. 3. The method of claim 2,
The one-way width of the second storage space
Wherein the first accommodating space is formed to be smaller than the one-way width of the first accommodating space. 3. The method of claim 2,
And the second door basket is disposed outside the depression of the first door basket. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the one-way width of the second door basket is smaller than the one-way width of the first storage space. 6. The method of claim 5,
The width of the first accommodating space
And the width of the second accommodating space corresponds to the sum of the width of the second accommodating space and the width of the second door basket. 3. The method of claim 2,
On the side of the first door basket,
And a pivoting portion for rotating the second door basket is provided. The method according to claim 1,
A second door provided on the lower side of the first door basket,
Further comprising a tray selectively withdrawn in association with the movement of the second door basket. The method according to claim 1,
In the basket frame,
A frame opening in which the second door basket is disposed; And
And a protrusion selectively engaged with the first door basket. The method according to claim 1,
An engaging member provided on one of the basket frame and the second door basket; And
And a slot provided in the other of the basket frame and the second door basket and in which the latching member is received. The method according to claim 1,
The door is a first door having an opening,
And a second door rotatably coupled to the first door and opening or shielding the opening. A first door selectively shielding the storage chamber and having an opening;
A first door basket mounted inside the first door;
A second door rotatably coupled to the first door and opening or blocking the front of the opening;
A basket frame rotatably coupled to one side of the first door; And
A second door basket mounted on the basket frame and detachably coupled to the first door basket,
Wherein the first door basket and the second door basket are disposed to face each other. 13. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising a shielding member provided on one side of the second door basket,
Wherein the second door basket is shielded by the shielding member when the second door basket is coupled to the first door basket. 14. The method of claim 13,
In a state in which the second door basket is separated from the first door basket,
Wherein the storage space of the first door basket and the second door basket is opened. 13. The method of claim 12,
In the state that the second door basket is coupled to the first door basket,
Further comprising a tray which is pressurized by the second door basket. 13. The method of claim 12,
In a state in which the second door basket is separated from the first door basket,
Further comprising a tray drawn out to the outside of the first door basket.

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