KR20140125233A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention can selectively extract either of the water cooled in a water tank through a dispenser and the purified water directly supplied after being purified in a filter device. A user can set the amount of water to be extracted when extracting the purified water to extract the pre-set amount of water. The refrigerator employing such configuration can enhance the ease of use.

Description

Refrigerator {Refrigerator}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator.

Background Art [0002] A refrigerator is an appliance for storing food in a low temperature state, and has either or both of a refrigerating chamber capable of storing food in a refrigerated state and a freezing chamber capable of storing food in a frozen state.

In recent years, a dispenser is mounted on the front surface of the refrigerator, so that the drinking water can be taken out through the dispenser without opening the refrigerator door.

An ice maker for storing and storing ice may be provided in the door of the refrigerator or in the storage space, and the ice can be taken out through the dispenser.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2011-0085099 discloses that water supplied from outside is supplied to a water tank provided in the water tank after passing through a filter device, and after the water stored in the water tank is cooled by cool air in the tank, It is supplied to the maker so that drinking water can be taken out to the outside or water can be supplied for making ice.

In such a conventional refrigerator, the cooled water always has to be supplied to the ice maker and the dispenser regardless of the user's selection. When a large amount of water is taken out through the dispenser, it is impossible to take out the cooled water through the dispenser, or the cooling performance is deteriorated.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator which can selectively take out water cooled in a water tank through a dispenser and two kinds of purified water supplied directly after being purified in a filter device.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator capable of selectively extracting cooled water and purified water through a dispenser and extracting a predetermined amount of water inputted by a user when selecting purified water.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a water purifying apparatus and a water purifying apparatus capable of selectively extracting cooled water and purified water through a dispenser and a pipe through which purified water flows is branched from the inside of the door, And to provide a refrigerator to be supplied.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a refrigerator which can connect a cleaning device to a water supply passage of a refrigerator to sterilize and clean all channels through which cooled water and purified water move.

A refrigerator according to one aspect, comprising: a main body defining a storage space; A door opening / closing the storage space; A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water; An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant; A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting cold water; An extraction amount input unit configured to set an amount of an integer to be extracted in order to extract a certain amount of an integer when the integer is selected; A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body; A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space; An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser; A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser; A water purification valve for controlling water flow on the purified water passage; And a cold water valve disposed in a flow path between the filter device and the water tank in the cold water flow path to control water flow in the cold water flow path, and when the constant is selected using the constant input unit, the water purification valve is opened The cold water valve is closed and when the water is taken out by the amount of water set by using the take-out amount input unit, the water purification valve is closed, and when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, The valve closes.

A refrigerator according to another aspect includes: a body defining a storage space; A door opening / closing the storage space; A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water; An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant; A cold water input unit that is provided in the dispenser and can be selected for extracting cold water; a take-out amount input unit that can set an amount of purified water to be extracted to extract a certain amount of purified water when the constant is selected; A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body; A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space; An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser; A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser; And a valve connected to the purified water passage and the cold water passage to control the flow of water passing through the filter device. When the constant is selected using the constant input unit, the valve opens the purified water passage, When the water is taken out by an amount corresponding to the amount of water set by using the extraction amount input unit in this state, the purified water flow path is closed, and when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the valve closes the purified water flow path, Lt; / RTI >

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: a main body defining a storage space; A door coupled to the body by a hinge and opening and closing the storage space; A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water; An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant; A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting cold water; An extraction amount input unit configured to set an amount of an integer to be extracted in order to extract a certain amount of an integer when the integer is selected; A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body; A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space; An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser; A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser; A water purification valve for controlling water flow on the purified water passage; And a cold water valve disposed in a flow path between the water tank and the dispenser in the cold water flow path to control the flow of water in the cold water flow path, wherein when the constant is selected using the constant input unit, The cold water valve is closed and when the water is taken out by the set amount of water by using the extraction amount input unit, the water purification valve is closed, and when cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the cold water valve is opened, Is closed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: a main body defining a storage space; A door opening / closing the storage space; A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water; An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant; A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable to extract cold water; A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body; A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space; An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser; A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser; A cleaning flow path communicating with the purified water flow path and the cold water flow path from the water supply source through the filter of the filter device by a cleaning device installed to clean the purified water flow path and the cold water flow path; A water purification valve for controlling the flow of water in the purified water passage; And a cold water valve for controlling the flow of water in the cold water channel, and when the cleaning device operates, the water purification valve or the cold water valve is opened to clean the purified water channel or the cold water channel.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: a main body having a storage space; A storage member provided in the storage space; A dispenser provided on a front surface of the door to allow water to be taken out from the outside; A filter device provided inside the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body; A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space; A water supply passage for independently flowing the purified water passed through the filter device and the cold water cooled in the water tank; And a valve provided on the water supply passage for opening and closing the water supply passage, wherein the filter device comprises a plurality of filters disposed in parallel, the water flowing in series, and the plurality of filters And are vertically arranged in parallel on one side of the housing member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: a main body having a storage space; A door opening / closing the storage space; A dispenser provided on the door to allow cold water or purified water to be taken out from the door; An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant; A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable to extract cold water; A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body; A water tank provided in the storage space for storing water introduced from the filter device and cooling the water by cool air in the storage chamber; An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser; A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser; A water purification valve for controlling water flow on the purified water passage; And a cold water valve for controlling water flow on the cold water flow path, wherein when the constant is selected using the constant input unit, the water purification valve is opened, the cold water valve is closed, and when cold water is selected through the cold water input unit , The cold water valve is opened and the water purification valve is closed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator comprising: a main body defining a storage space; A door opening / closing the storage space; A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water; An integer input section selectable for extracting an integer; A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable to extract cold water; An extraction amount input unit capable of setting an amount of an integer to be extracted when the integer is selected; A tray selectively withdrawn to the outside of the cavity of the dispenser; A flow rate sensor for detecting the amount of purified water to be taken out; A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body; A water tank in which water supplied from the filter device is stored, and water stored by the cold air in the storage space can be cooled; An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser; A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser; A water purification valve for controlling the flow of water on the purified water passage; And a cold water valve for controlling the flow of water on the cold water flow path, wherein when the constant is selected using the constant input unit, the water purification valve is opened and the cold water valve is closed, and in this state, The cold water valve is closed when the amount of water reaches the amount of water set by using the take-out amount input unit, and when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the cold water valve is opened and the water purification valve is closed.

According to the proposed invention, the cooled water and the purified water can be taken out through the dispenser, so that the user can selectively take out water in a desired state, thereby improving convenience in use.

By setting the amount of water that can be taken out by the user through the dispenser to take out a predetermined amount of water, the convenience of use can be further improved.

In addition, water purified by the ice making device can be supplied, thereby preventing ice from being generated in the course of supplying the cooled water to the ice making device.

The dispenser is provided with a connection member for connecting the water to be purified with the dispenser to the piping for supplying the cooled water and a water purification valve for branching the flow path to supply purified water to the dispenser and the ice making device, It is possible to make the manufacturing work of the semiconductor device more easily and improve the productivity.

Further, the connection member and the water purification valve can be exposed to the outside through the separation of the cover plate provided in the dispenser, thereby facilitating the connection and separation of the piping, thereby improving service efficiency.

In addition, the input unit for controlling the extraction of the purified water and the cooled water and the extraction amount of the purified water can be realized through the display, and combined with the push pad, it is possible to perform various operations for taking out according to the situation. The convenience can be further improved.

The filter device and the water tank are disposed adjacent to the space in which the accommodating device is mounted and the plurality of filters are disposed in parallel in the vertical direction to improve the efficiency of the storage space of the refrigerator, .

Further, the water tank is formed in the shape of a pressure vessel to store a larger amount of water, and at the same time, the flow path can be prevented from being slowed down by minimizing the flow path.

In addition, by forming the water tank from a metal material, it is possible to effectively cool the water stored in the water tank by using the cool air in the storage space, and also to generate foreign substances such as water, Can be prevented.

The water tank, the ice maker, and the dispenser connected to the water supply channel as well as the inside of the water supply channel can be sterilized and cleaned at the same time by connecting a cleaning device on the water supply channel, It is possible to expect that the quality of the water supplied to the apparatus can be maintained.

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the arrangement of flow paths through which water flows in the refrigerator.
3 is a partial perspective view showing a part of the interior space of the refrigerator.
4 is a view showing the installation state of the water tank and the filter device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of the filter device.
6 is a cross-sectional view of the filter device.
7 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a water tank according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view showing the interior of a refrigerator door according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view showing a dispenser according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover plate of the dispenser is removed.
11 is a view showing a flow path structure in the dispenser.
12 is a view showing the state of the input part of the dispenser.
13 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of the refrigerator.
Fig. 14 is a diagram schematically showing arrangement of flow paths in a state where a cleaning device is mounted on a cleaning device in the refrigerator.
FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a stepwise process of sterilizing and cleaning the water supply passage.
16 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of a refrigerator according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a view schematically showing the flow path arrangement of a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment in which the spirit of the present invention is shown, and other embodiments which are degenerative by another addition, change or deletion of another element or included in the scope of the present invention can be easily Can be proposed.

The refrigerator according to the present invention may be applied to any type of refrigerator having a filter and a water tank provided therein and connected to an external water source to be supplied with a dispenser. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation and understanding, A side-by-side type refrigerator disposed on the left and right sides, and a bottom freeze-type refrigerator in which the freezing chamber is disposed below.

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an arrangement of flow paths through which water flows in the refrigerator.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 11 forming a storage space having a front surface opened, and a door opening and closing the storage space.

1, the freezing compartment 12 is formed on the left side and the refrigerating compartment 13 is formed on the right side based on the barrier, for example. However, It is clear from the invention that the type of refrigerator and the arrangement and number of the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment are not limited.

The door may include a pair of refrigerating compartment doors 14 and a freezing compartment door 15 and the upper and lower ends thereof are connected to the main body 11 by a hinge (12) can be opened and closed by pivoting, respectively.

A dispenser 20 may be provided on the front surface of the freezing chamber door 15 or the refrigerating chamber door 15. In FIG. 1, for example, a dispenser 20 is provided on a freezing chamber door 15.

The dispenser 20 is configured to allow water or ice to be taken out from the outside without opening the freezing chamber door 15, and may be formed to be recessed from the front surface of the freezing chamber door 15. The dispenser 20 will be described in more detail below.

An ice maker 30 is provided on the rear surface of the freezer compartment door 15. The ice maker 30 can freeze the supplied water to make and store ice. The ice maker 30 includes an automatic ice maker 31 for automatically supplying water to make and freeze ice, and an ice maker 31 provided below the automatic ice maker 31 for storing ice released from the automatic ice maker 31 And an ice bank 32.

Although not shown in detail, the ice bank 32 communicates with the dispenser 20 through an ice chute so that ice in the ice bank 32 is discharged to the dispenser 20 when the dispenser 20 is operated. So that it can be taken out to the outside. In addition, the ice bank 32 may further include a structure for allowing the ice stored in the ice bank 32 to be taken in the ice state or crushed and taken in the ice-crushed state according to the user's selection.

On the other hand, the main body 11 is provided with a filter device 40 for purifying water supplied from an external water source. A water tank 50 in which purified water passing through the filter device 40 is stored and cooled by cold air in a storage space may be provided. The filter device 40 and the water tank 50 will be described in more detail below.

The refrigerator 10 may be connected to an external water source 1 for supplying water to the dispenser 20 and the icemaker 30. A water supply passage 60 connected to the water supply source 1 and the filter device 40, the water tank 50, the dispenser 20 and the ice making device 30 for guiding the flow of water is provided in the main body 11 And the freezing compartment door 14, respectively.

The water supply passage 60 includes a water supply passage 61 connecting a water supply source 1 such as water provided outside the main body 11 and a filter device 40 provided in the main body 11, A purified water flow path 62 for guiding water purified in the filter device 40 to the dispenser 20 and water purified in the filter device 40 to the dispenser 20 through the water tank 50 And an ice-making channel 64 branched from the purified water channel 62 and guiding the water purified in the filter device 40 to the ice-making device 30. The ice-

The water supply passage 61 extends from the water supply source 1 to the inside of the main body 11 and can be connected to the filter device 40. At this time, the water supply channel 61 is composed of two pipes with respect to the main body, and can be connected by a fitting member 611.

At this time, the fitting member 611 may be disposed on the rear surface of the main body 11 so that the user can selectively separate the pipe connected to the water supply source 1 from the water supply channel 61. The water tank 50 may be sterilized and cleaned by connecting the cleaning device 70 as described below, if necessary, to the water supply passage 60.

On the other hand, a water supply valve 612 may be provided on the water supply channel 61. The water supply valve 612 may be provided at one side of the main body 11 by opening and closing the water supply channel 61 so as to determine the supply of water to the filter device 40. If necessary, the water supply valve 612 may be integrally formed with the fitting member 611.

The filter device 40 may be located in the refrigerating chamber 13 and in this case the water supply channel 61 may extend into the refrigerating chamber 13. A cleaning flow path 65 may be formed in the filter device 40. The cleaning flow path 65 and the water supply flow path 61 are connected to each other so that the water in the water supply source 1 flows into the filter device 40 To be purified.

The purified water channel 62 may connect the filter device 40 and the dispenser 20. The purified water channel 62 extends from the outlet of the filter device 40 to one side of the dispenser 20 so that purified water in the filter device 40 can be supplied to the dispenser 20.

The purified water passage 62 may extend from the refrigerating compartment 13 where the filter device 40 is located to the freezing compartment door 15 where the dispenser 20 is located and the main body 11 and the freezing compartment door 14 (16 in Fig. At this time, a fitting member 621 is provided in the water supply channel 61 corresponding to the position of the hinge (16 in Fig. 8) to connect the water supply channels 61 divided into the two parts of the door side and the body side . Accordingly, the connection and disconnection of the water supply channel (61) can be performed according to the attachment / detachment of the refrigerating chamber door (14).

The purified water flow path 62 may be provided with a water purification valve 622. The water purifying valve 622 opens and closes the purified water flow path 62 to selectively discharge purified water taken out to the dispenser 20. The water purifying valve 622 is formed in a three way valve so that the water supplied from the purified water flow path 62 is branched and supplied to the dispenser 20 and the ice making device 30, have.

That is, the water purification valve 622 is provided on the purified water passage 62 and is connected to the ice-making channel 64 branched from the dispenser 20 or the freezing chamber door 15 and directed to the ice- . Therefore, according to the operation of the water purification valve 622, the purified water passing through the filter device 40 can be directly taken out to the dispenser 20 or supplied to the icemaker 30.

The purified water supplied through the ice-making channel 64 is relatively high in temperature, so that the water in the ice-making channel 64 disposed inside the freezing chamber door 15 is prevented from freezing during the flow of the ice, Stable supply of water to the apparatus 30 becomes possible.

The cold water channel (63) extends from the refrigerating chamber (13) to the refrigerator compartment door (14). The cold water channel 63 allows the water purified in the filter device 40 to be cooled through the water tank 50 and then supplied to the dispenser 20.

At this time, the cold water channel 63 may be guided to the inside of the refrigerating chamber door 14 through the hinge (16 in FIG. 8) and may be connected by the fitting member 631.

The cold water channel 63 may be directly connected to the filter device 40 or branched from the purified water channel 62 and connected to the water tank 50. A cold water valve 632 is provided on the cold water channel 63 to selectively open and close the cold water channel 63 so that the cold water taken out to the dispenser 20 can be selectively discharged.

The cold water valve 632 may be provided on the cold water passage 63 between the water tank 50 and the dispenser 20 and may be provided with water supply to the dispenser 20 by opening and closing the cold water valve 632 Can be determined.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing a part of the internal space of the refrigerator, and FIG. 4 is a view showing the installation state of the water tank and the filter device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 and 4, a plurality of receiving members 131 such as drawers and shelves are provided in the refrigerating chamber 13, and the receiving member 131 divides the inside of the refrigerating chamber 13 Various types of storage spaces are formed. The storage member 131 and the filter device 40 may be disposed adjacent to each other.

A supporting member 132 may be provided at one side of the refrigerating chamber 13. The supporting member 132 can support the receiving member 131 and the filter device 40 from below and can be disposed on the bottom surface of the refrigerating chamber 13 or on the upper surface of another receiving member. The support member 132 may be formed in a plate shape that divides the inside of the refrigerating chamber 13 in the lateral direction.

The upper surface of the support member 132 can be divided into two areas: a receiving member mounting portion 133 for mounting the receiving member 131 and a filter mounting portion 134 for mounting the filter device 40 . The normally-receiving-member mounting portion 133 may be provided with a pair of outgoing-and-ejecting guides 135 on both the left and right sides for guiding the sliding movement of the receiving member 131 in the forward and backward directions.

The filter device 40 is disposed in the filter device mounting part 134 and can be disposed between the receiving member 131 and the inner wall surface of the refrigerating chamber 13. [ The filter device 40 is formed to have a front surface and an upper surface corresponding to the front surface and the upper surface of the receiving member 131 so that the filter device 40 is disposed inside the refrigerating chamber 13, And can be configured to have a sense of unity with each other. A shelf 136 is mounted above the filter device 40 and the storage member 131 to cover the top surface of the storage member 131 and the filter device 40 at the same time.

The storage member 131 and the filter device 40 may be spaced apart from the rear wall of the refrigerating chamber 13. The storage tank 131 and the filter device 40 may be provided with the water tank 50, May be provided. The water tank 50 can store purified water in the filter device 40 and is cooled by the cold air in the refrigerating chamber to supply the cooled water to the dispenser 20.

The water tank 50 is sized to be accommodated between the storage member 131 and the filter device 40 and the wall surface of the refrigerating chamber 13 and can receive water therein. A water supply passage (60) is connected to the water tank (50) and connected to the filter device (40). The water channel (63) connected to the dispenser (20) may be located in a space where the water tank (50) is disposed. The cold water valve 632 may be fixedly mounted on the rear wall of the refrigerating chamber 13 above the water tank 50. For the sake of safety, the cold water valve 632 is closed by the valve cover 137, . A portion of the water tank 50, the cold water valve 632 and the water supply passage 60 is connected to the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment in which the water tank 50 is disposed, Or both.

The longitudinal length of the receiving member 131 and the longitudinal length of the filter device 40 may be the same. In addition, the front surface of the receiving member 131 and the front surface of the filter device 40 may be coplanar.

Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the filter device, and Fig. 6 is a sectional view of the filter device.

5 and 6, the filter device 40 includes a case 41 forming an outer shape, a plurality of filters 42 inserted and mounted inside the case 41, To the water supply passage (60).

In detail, the case 41 is formed in a rectangular shape having an open front, and a plurality of filters 42 may be arranged in parallel in the vertical direction. A case cover 44 may be provided on the front surface of the case 41. The case cover 44 is configured to shield the opened front face of the case 41 by pivoting and when the case cover 44 is shielded, In the same plane.

A mounting guide 45 may be provided in the case 41. The mounting guide 45 may extend in a direction parallel to the insertion direction of the filter 42 and extend to a position away from the connector 43 to which the filter 42 is fixed. The mounting guide 45 protrudes inward from the left and right side surfaces of the case 41 and has a curvature corresponding to the outer surface of the filter 42. When the filter 42 is mounted, So as to be easily mounted on the connector 43.

Meanwhile, a drain member 46 may be provided on the bottom surface of the case 41. The drain member 46 is for collecting residual water generated when the filter 42 is detached and attached to the bottom surface of the case 41 and may have a structure similar to a tray.

The drain member 46 is formed to have an inclined surface 461 that is lowered from the rear toward the front, so that the water dropped from above can be guided forward. The drain member 46 or the case 41 may be provided with an opening 462 through which the water collected by the drain member 46 can be discharged.

The filter 42 inserted into the case 41 may be a combination of a plurality of filters 42 having different functions. For example, a reverse osmosis filter (RO filter) may be used. Filter.

In addition, a connector 43 may be provided inside the case 41. The connector 43 may include a bracket 47 fixed to a rear surface of the case 41 and a socket 48 mounted on the bracket 47. The bracket 47 is fixed on the inner surface of the case 41 so that the filter 42 can be fixed when the filter 42 is mounted. And can be connected by the stem connector 483 at both ends of the left and right sides of the bracket 47. The two stem connectors 483 can be connected by the cleaning flow path 65 and the cleaning flow path 65 can communicate with the plurality of the filters 42.

A plurality of socket mounting portions 471 protruding from the filter 42 and spaced apart from each other are further formed. In addition, the socket 48 may be mounted between the socket mounting portions 471, and the socket 48 may be rotatably mounted.

When the end of the filter 42 is inserted into the socket 48 when the filter 42 is installed, the end portions of the socket 48 and the filter 42 naturally flow, .

The socket 48 may include a head portion 481 mounted on the socket mounting portion 471 and a receiving portion 482 receiving the end portion of the filter 42. The head portion 481 is disposed between adjacent two socket mounting portions 471 and rotatably mounted on the socket mounting portion 471. The receiving portion 482 is formed in a shape corresponding to the end of the filter 42 and water can be supplied to the inside of the filter 42 when the filter 42 is attached. It is possible to further provide a fitting structure that is shielded from leakage. If necessary, a separate cap (not shown) may be mounted to prevent water from leaking after the filter 42 is separated.

The plurality of socket mounting portions 471 may be connected to each other by a cleaning flow path 65. The cleaning flow path 65 may include a plurality of pipes formed as one pipe and formed to penetrate the socket mounting portions 471 or connect the socket mounting portions 471. The cleaning channel 65 may be connected to the water supply channel 61 and the purified water channel 62 on the connector 43 and water supplied to the filter device 40 may be connected to each of the filter devices 40 So as to be supplied to the purified water flow path 62.

Of course, when the filter is separated and the cap is mounted on the socket 48, the cleansing water for cleaning the channel is not passed through the filter 42, It can pass.

7 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a water tank according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the water tank 50 may be formed of a metal material, and may be formed in a cylindrical shape to define a predetermined space for receiving water therein. The water tank 50 may be made of a stainless steel material. Therefore, the water tank 50 is excellent in thermal conductivity and can effectively cool the water contained therein by cool air supplied into the inside of the water tank 50, and no foreign matter such as water is generated inside the water tank 50. The water tank 50 may be arranged to intersect one or more filters 42.

In addition, the water tank 50 may be formed in a cylindrical shape extending in the longitudinal direction as a whole, and both right and left ends may be hemispherical. In detail, the water tank 50 may include a tank body 51 formed in a cylindrical shape and a hemispherical tank cap 52 for shielding both opened ends of the tank body 51.

The tank body 51 is formed into a cylindrical shape having both left and right sides opened by welding end portions of the plate-like stainless steel material which are in contact with each other by welding. The opened left and right sides of the tank body 51 are bent to form the body flange 511. [

The tank cap 52 may be formed of the same stainless steel material as that of the tank body 51 and may have a hemispherical shape of a corresponding size so as to shield the left and right open sides of the tank body 51. Therefore, the water tank 50 can have a shape of a pressure vessel and is not deformed or broken even if the inside becomes a high pressure. The tank cap 52 may be formed by press working, and a cap flange 521 contacting the body flange 511 may be formed at an edge of the tank cap 52.

The tank cap 52 is joined to both sides of the tank body 51 by welding or bonding in a state where the body flange 511 and the cap flange 521 are arranged to be in contact with each other .

The water tank 50 may be disposed in the refrigerating compartment so that a hypothetical line passing through the pair of tank caps 52 is parallel to the bottom surface of the refrigerating compartment.

The water tank 50 is provided with a water inlet pipe 522 through which purified water is supplied from the filter device 40 and a water outlet pipe 512 through which water stored in the water tank 50 is discharged .

The water inlet pipe 522 can be inserted through the center of the tank cap 52 on either side of the tank caps 52 disposed on both the left and right sides of the water tank 52, And can be connected to the outlet side. Therefore, purified water in the filter device 40 can be introduced into the water tank 50 through the water inlet pipe 522.

The water outlet pipe 512 is inserted through the tank body 51 close to the tank cap 52 facing the water inlet pipe 522. The water outlet pipe 512 may extend in the vertical direction and may be disposed as far as possible from the water inlet pipe 522 so that the water received through the water inlet pipe 522 is cooled sufficiently after the water outlet pipe 512 ). The water pipe 512 is disposed so as to pass through the upper surface of the tank body 51 so that the water in the water tank 50 can always be discharged while maintaining the full water level. In addition, the water pipe 512 may be connected to the cold water channel 63 to supply the water cooled by the dispenser 20.

Both the water inlet pipe 522 and the water outlet pipe 512 may be formed of the same stainless steel material as the water tank 50 and may be welded to the tank cap 52 and the tank body 51, . The water inlet pipe 522 and the water outlet pipe 512 are connected to a part of the cold water channel 63 extending from the filter device 40 side and a cold water channel 63 extending from the water tank 50 to the dispenser 20, And to be connected to a part of the flow path 63, respectively.

On the other hand, a cold water valve 632 may be provided on the cold water passage 63 adjacent to the water pipe 512. The cold water valve 632 may be opened and closed according to the operation of the dispenser 20 to determine the supply of the cold water. When the cold water valve 632 is closed, the water in the water tank 50 is filled .

8 is a view showing the interior of a refrigerator door according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

8, the freezing chamber door 15 includes an outdoor unit 151 forming an outer shape, a door liner (not shown) forming a rear surface of the freezing chamber door 15, And an upper cap decor 153 and a lower cap decor 154 which form the lower cab decor 154. [ The interior of the freezing chamber door 15 may be filled with a heat insulating material.

On the other hand, a guide bracket 155 is provided on the freezing chamber door 15. The guide bracket 155 may be fixedly mounted on the rear surface of the outdoor unit 151 at a position corresponding to the position of the ice maker 30. The guide bracket 155 may be fixed to an end of the ice-making channel 64 extending to the ice maker and may be provided with a receptacle to be electrically connected to the ice maker 30. Therefore, when the freezing chamber door 15 is formed, the insulator is foamed between the outdoor 151 and the door liner in a state where the ice-making channel 64 and the receptacle are fixed to the guide bracket 155.

The dispenser 20 may be installed in the freezing chamber door 15. Particularly, the dispenser housing 21 constituting the dispenser 20 is mounted on the outdoor 151, and the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 are guided to one side of the dispenser housing 21.

At this time, a flow guide 156 is provided inside the freezing chamber door 15. The flow path guide 156 guides the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 guided to the dispenser 20 side and has a tubular shape capable of accommodating the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 .

The flow guide 156 extends from one side of the low cab deco 154 to one side of the dispenser housing 21 to which a hinge 16 for supporting the freezing chamber door 15 in a rotatable manner is connected. At this time, one end of the flow guide 156 is opened through the low-cab deco 154 and the other end is communicated with the dispenser housing 21 side. Therefore, after the freezing chamber door 15 is formed and assembled, the purified water channel 62 and the cold water channel 63 connected to the dispenser 20 are separated from each other and taken out from the flow channel guide 156, And the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 may be inserted into the channel guide 156 and connected to the dispenser 20 side.

On the other hand, the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 which are guided to the dispenser 20 side through the end of the flow path guide 156 are connected to the water valve 622 and the connecting member 662 ).

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a dispenser according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cover plate of the dispenser is removed.

9 and 10, a hole corresponding to the size of the dispenser 20 is formed in the outdoor 151 forming the outer surface of the freezing compartment door 15. The dispenser 20 is mounted in the hole.

The dispenser 20 is formed in its entirety by the dispenser housing 21. The dispenser housing 21 forms a recessed cavity 211 of the dispenser 20 and the water outlet 212 and the ice outlet 213 and the dispenser 20 are operated at the upper part of the dispenser 20 A push pad 22 and a display unit 231 and a display 25 for displaying the status. The dispenser 20 or the freezing chamber door may further include an input unit for selecting a cleaning mode for cleaning the purified water channel and the cold water channel. Alternatively, an input for selecting the cleaning mode may be implemented on the display 25.

In detail, the dispenser housing 21 may be made of a combination of one or more plastic extrusions and is mounted to the outdoor 151. The dispenser housing 21 forms the cavity 211 in which a container such as a cup can be placed when water is taken out.

A container tray 214 supporting the container is rotatably mounted on a depressed rear surface of the cavity 211. A part of the dispenser housing 21 forming the rear surface of the cavity 211 is further recessed rearward to form the tray seating part 215. [ The container tray 29 is seated on the tray seating part 215 and is positioned on the surface of the container tray 214 exposed to the outside in a state in which the container tray 214 is received in the tray seating part 215. [ Forming a part of the rear surface of the cavity 211. The front part of the container tray 214 is formed so as to be flush with the dispenser housing 21 so that the container tray 214 can not be easily recognized from the outside and can be simply recognized as a part of the dispenser housing 21 .

A push pad 22 for inputting a water or ice take-out command is provided on the rear surface of the cavity 211 corresponding to the upper side of the container tray 214. The push pad 22 is operated for starting or stopping the taking of ice or water. The push pad 22 can be easily pushed by the user holding the cup or the container. In order to easily receive water or ice, As shown in Fig. That is, the water outlet 212, the ice outlet 213, and the push pad 22 may be located on the same extension line.

On the other hand, the water outlet 212 is disposed at the upper center of the cavity 211, and is connected to the outlet of the take-out passage 66 through which purified water and cold water are discharged. The take-out passage 66 is connected to a connecting member 662 to be described later in detail, and is disposed to face the center of the dispenser 20 from the right side. At this time, the takeout flow path 66 can be disposed on the front side of the ice discharge port 213.

Therefore, the take-out passage 66 may be formed by bending, and may be accommodated in a guide pipe 661 made of a metal such as aluminum so as to maintain a fixed shape. That is, the guide pipe 661 is formed by bending from the connecting member 662 to the position where the water outlet 212 is positioned, and the takeout flow passage 66 is guided through the guide pipe 661 . Therefore, it is possible to maintain the position and shape fixed by the guide pipe 661, prevent the pipe resistance from increasing due to the deformation due to the water pressure, do.

An ice outlet 213 and a water outlet 212 are disposed at an upper center of the cavity 211 of the dispenser housing 21 and the water outlet 212 and the ice outlet 213 The electric component mounting portion 216 and the valve mounting portion 217 are formed in the right and left side rooms.

Although not shown in detail, the electrical component mounting portion 216 of the left side (as viewed in FIG. 10) is provided with a sensing portion such as a switch for sensing the operation according to the operation of the push pad 22 and / A configuration for the operation of the damper for opening and closing the damper can be disposed. The water supply valve 622 is disposed in the valve mounting portion 217 on the right side and a connection member 662 connecting the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 may be disposed. A purified water passage 62 and a cold water passage 63, through which the one end of the passage guide 156 is opened and are guided through the passage guide 156, may enter the valve mounting portion 217 on the right side.

The electrical component mounting portion 216 and the valve mounting portion 217 may be opened frontward and may be shielded by the cover plate 23. The cover plate 23 forms a part of the front surface of the dispenser 20. The cover plate 23 may further include a display unit 231 for displaying the operating state of the refrigerator, 231 and a button for inputting an operation.

Therefore, when the dispenser 20 is used, the cover plate 23 is mounted and the electrical component mounting portion 216 and the valve mounting portion 217 are shielded, and the assembly of the refrigerator, When the service of the valve 622, the connecting member 662, the purified water passage 62 or the cold water passage 63 is required, the cover plate 23 is separated from the electric component mounting portion 216 and the valve mounting portion 217 Can be exposed.

A chute cover 24 may be disposed between the electrical component mounting portion 216 and the valve mounting portion 217. The chute cover 24 shields the water outlet 212 and the ice outlet 213 from being exposed to the front and may be provided at the upper center of the dispenser 20, It may be formed in a somewhat protruding shape. Of course, the chute cover 24 may have a separate structure or may be integrally formed with the cover plate 23 as necessary. When the cover plate 23 is integrally formed with the cover plate 23, the cover plate 24 can be detachably attached together with the cover plate 23.

A touch screen type display 25 may be provided on the front surface of the chute cover 24 and a plurality of input units capable of operating the operation input of the dispenser 20 may be implemented by the display 25 . It is also possible to output the operation state of the refrigerator 10 or the dispenser 20 through the display 25.

11 is a view showing a flow path structure in the dispenser.

11, a water purification valve 622, a connection member 662, a purified water passage 62, a cold water passage 63, and a coolant passage 63 are formed in the valve mounting portion 217, And a takeout flow path 66 are disposed.

The purified water flow path 62 guided through the flow path guide 156 is connected to the inlet of the water purification valve 622 from the inside of the valve mounting portion 217. The outlet of the water purification valve 622 is branched into two to connect the purified water passage 62 and the ice-making passage 64 to each other. At this time, the purified water passage 62 at the outlet of the water purification valve 622 is connected to the connection member 662 and the ice making passage 64 at the outlet of the water purification valve 622 is directed to the ice making device 30. Therefore, the purified water supplied through the purified water passage 62 is switched to flow toward the connecting member 662 through the purified water passage 62 according to the operation of the water purification valve 622, And is directed to the icemaker (30) through the flow path (64).

The cold water flow path 63 guided through the flow path guide 156 is connected to the connecting member 662. The connection member 662 is connected to both the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 at an inlet thereof and to the extraction passage 66 at an outlet thereof. Therefore, the purified water or cold water supplied through the purified water passage 62 or the cold water passage 63 can be discharged to the single take-out passage 66 through the connecting member 662.

On the other hand, the purified water passage 62, the cold water passage 63, the extraction passage 66, the water purification valve 622, and the connection member 662 can be exposed through the valve mounting portion 217, And can be connected to each other by a fitting structure that can be combined and separated so that each structure can be easily combined and separated if necessary.

12 is a view showing the state of the input part of the dispenser.

12, the chute cover 24 of the dispenser 20 is provided with a touch-type display 25, and the display 25 is switched between screens according to a user's operating situation, .

In detail, the display 25 may display an operation state of the dispenser 20 or an operation state of the refrigerator 10 in a standby state. In a state in which the display 25 is not used for a long period of time, the display 25 may be turned off.

In this state, if the user touches the display 25 to activate the display 25, a first screen as shown in FIG. 12A is displayed. In the first screen, the screen of the display 25 is divided into a plurality of screens so that the kind of water or ice that can be taken out through the dispenser 20 can be selected, and a picture corresponding to each input is displayed.

In detail, the integer inputting unit 251 displays a screen on the upper left of the display 250 to select the extraction of the purified water, and the cold water inputting unit 252 displays a screen on the upper right side, And each ice input unit 253 is displayed on the lower left side to output a screen on which each ice can be taken out and the sculpted ice input unit 254 displays a screen on which the sculpted ice can be taken out on the lower right side .

Accordingly, the user can select the kind of water or ice taken out by touching any one of the four input units displayed with the menu desired to be taken out through the dispenser 20.

After selecting the integer input unit 251 on the first screen, the second screen is output. In the second screen, the extraction amount input unit 255 may be displayed. That is, it is possible to select and extract the constant capacity to be taken out through the dispenser 20. The takeout amount input unit 255 may be implemented in two forms.

In detail, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the takeout amount input unit 255 is divided into a plurality of spaces, and outputs water having a capacity different for each space. When the user touches the space, So that water of a volume is taken out. At this time, the set capacity can be set by dividing the standard container into several equal parts, and the amount corresponding to each equal part can be set, and it can be outputted in the form of water filled level.

As shown in FIG. 12C, the take-out amount inputting unit 256 is output as one screen, and allows the user to set the extracted capacity by operating the button 257, When the user operates the button 257 so that the water can be accurately taken out, the capacity to be taken out can be outputted as a number.

On the other hand, in the first screen, the cold water input unit 252, each ice input unit 253, or the chipped ice input unit 254 is selected, or the capacity of the water taken out through the operation of the extraction amount input units 255 and 256 in the second screen is set , The screen is switched to the third screen as shown in FIG. 12 (d). On the third screen, an operation input unit 258 for starting extraction can be displayed. When the operation input unit 258 is operated, the selected water or ice can be taken out from the dispenser 20, and when the operation input unit 258 is operated again, the water or ice is stopped to be taken out.

That is, when purified water is selected by operating the integer input unit 251 on the first screen and the set flow rate is selected by operating the extraction amount input units 255 and 256 on the second screen, the operation of the initial operation input unit 258 And when the water of the input capacity is taken out, the water supply is automatically stopped without any additional operation.

When the user operates the operation input unit 258 again while the water supply is proceeding according to the operation of the first operation input unit 258 by operating the extraction amount input units 255 and 256 in the second screen, The water supply can be stopped even if the capacity is not reached.

In addition, the push pad 22 may be operated to extract water or ice through the dispenser 20.

That is, after setting the desired type of water or ice on the first screen of the display 25, it is possible to start the extraction of water or ice by operating the push pad 22 and to stop the operation of the push pad 22 The water supply or the extraction of ice will be stopped.

In particular, even when the extracted water is taken out by operating the take-out amount input units 255 and 256 on the second screen, the supply and stop of the water through the operation of the push pad 22 can be operated. Even if the operation input section 258 is operated on the third screen to start the extraction operation, the water supply may be stopped through the operation of the push pad 22.

Hereinafter, the operation of the refrigerator according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

13 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of the refrigerator.

Referring to FIG. 13, the water taking-out process according to the operation of the dispenser will be described as follows.

First, the water supplied from the water supply source 1 can be supplied to the filter device 40 through the water supply channel 61. At this time, the water supply to the filter device 40 can be determined by the water supply valve 612 provided on the water supply channel 61. A flow rate sensor 613 is provided on the water supply channel 61 so that a specified amount of water can be taken out by using the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 613 when the dispenser 20 is operated. The flow rate sensor 613 can measure the flow rate of water passing through the water supply flow path 61 and can be configured as a magnetic type or a hole sensor type.

The water introduced into the filter device 40 is purified by the filter 42 and the purified water in the filter device 40 passes through the purified water flow path 62 and the hinge 16 to the dispenser 20 . A purified water flow path 62 branched from the water purification valve 622 extends to the connecting member 662 of the dispenser 20 and the ice making flow path 64 extend to the ice maker 30. That is, the water purification valve 622 operates according to the user's manipulation to control the supply of the purified water to the dispenser 20 or the icemaker 30.

The purified water flow path 62 connected to the outlet side of the filter device 40 is branched and connected to the cold water flow path 63. The cold water channel 63 extends toward the dispenser 20 through the hinge 16 and the water tank 50 and the cold water valve 632 are provided on the cold water channel 63. Accordingly, the purified water flows into the water tank 50 through the cold water flow path 63 and is stored and cooled. When the cold water valve 632 is opened, cold water is supplied to the dispenser 20.

On the other hand, the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 on the dispenser 20 side are connected to the connecting member 662, and are connected to the dispenser 20 through a take-out passage 66 provided in the connecting member 662, The water can be taken out to the water tank 20.

In the refrigerator having such a flow path structure, when the user operates the cold water inlet 252 of the display 25 to take out cold water, the cold water can be taken out. When the operation input 258 of the display 25 is operated or the push pad 22 is pressed, the cold water valve 632 is opened and the take-out of the cold water from the water outlet 212 of the take- . The user can stop the water supply by operating the operation input unit 258 once again after the desired amount of water is taken out, or by releasing the hand or the container holding the push pad 22.

When the user operates the water inlet 251 of the display 25 in order to take out purified water, the water purification valve 622 is switched to a state where water can be taken out through the purified water flow path 62 . In this state, the water supplied from the water supply source 1 is purified through the filter device 40 and can be taken out to the dispenser 20 through the purified water flow path 62.

At this time, the user can set the amount of water taken out through the extraction amount input units 255 and 256 of the display 25. That is, when the user presses the operation input unit 258 or the push pad 22 after inputting the amount of water extracted by operating the take-out amount input units 255 and 256, The extraction of the purified water through the pipe 66 is started.

At the same time when the purified water is taken out, the flow rate sensor 613 detects the flow rate of the water supplied through the water supply source 1, determines the stop of the water supply based on the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 613 . That is, when it is sensed that the water of the set capacity is taken out through the flow rate sensor 613, the water purifying valve 622 is closed without any operation, and the taking out of the purified water is completed.

That is, when an integer is selected using the constant input unit, the water purification valve is opened and the cold water valve is closed. In this state, when the water is taken out by the amount of water set by using the takeoff amount input unit, the water purification valve is closed. On the other hand, when cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the cold water valve is opened and the water purification valve is closed. At this time, whether or not to take out the amount of water described using the take-out amount input unit can be judged based on the flow rate sensed by the flow rate sensor 613.

If a certain amount of purified water is taken out in a state where the pushing operation of the push pad 13 is detected, if the pushing operation of the push pad 13 is not detected before a predetermined amount of purified water is taken out, The water purification valve may be closed to interrupt.

When a certain amount of purified water is taken out in a state in which the pushing operation of the push pad 13 is detected, after a predetermined amount of purified water is taken out, The water purification valve may be closed to stop the extraction. That is, even if the pushing operation of the push pad 13 is continuously sensed after the certain amount of purified water is taken out, the water purification valve is closed.

The corresponding ice can be taken out through the ice outlet 213 of the dispenser 20 during operation of the ice inlet 253 or the ice inlet 254 of the display 25.

FIG. 14 is a view schematically showing the arrangement of flow paths in a state where the cleaning device is mounted on the refrigerator, and FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a process of sterilizing and cleaning the water supply flow path.

14 and 15, when the water supply passage 60 or the water tank 50 needs to be cleaned while the refrigerator 10 is in use, the cleaning device 70 is disposed on the water supply passage 60 And the water supply passage 60 and the water tank 50 are filled with washing water.

In detail, the cleaning device 70 is a device that can generate clean water that acts as a sterilizing gas by generating hypochlorous acid through electrolysis of water to be supplied. The cleaning device 70 has a portable structure, So that it can be connected to the water supply passage.

The water supply channel 61 is disconnected to connect the cleaning device 70 and the cleaning device 70 is connected to the water supply channel 61. In this state, the water supplied through the water supply source 1 can be supplied to the refrigerator 10 after passing through the cleaning device 70.

In this state, the user removes the filter 42 mounted on the filter device 40 and removes it. At this time, when there is no fitting structure for blocking the flow passage in the socket 48, a separate cap is mounted to prevent water from leaking through the socket 48 when the filter 42 is detached.

Next, the cleaning device 70 is operated to generate cleaning water, which is then injected onto the water supply passage 60. The cleansing water is supplied to the cleansing passage 65 of the filter device 40 from which the filter 42 is removed and the water tank 50 and the purified water passage 62, the cold water passage 63, In order.

Meanwhile, at the same time as the operation of the cleaning device 70, the ice-making device 30 enters the test mode. In the test mode, the tray of the automatic ice maker 31 is emptied and the washing water supplied through the ice-making channel 64 is supplied to the tray of the automatic ice maker 31 to cool the ice-making channel 64 and the ice- ) Can be sterilized by using washing water.

The water filled in the water supply passage 60 and the water tank 50 is allowed to stay on the water supply passage 60 for sterilization. After the sterilization is completed for the set time, the washing water on the water supply passage 60 is drained through the operation of the push pad 22 or the operation input unit 258 of the dispenser 20.

After draining all the washing water through the dispenser 20, the cap mounted on the socket 48 is removed and the filter 42 is mounted on the socket 48 again. In this state, washing water can be supplied onto the water supply passage 60 through the cleaning device 70 and drained through the dispenser 20.

After the sterilization and cleaning operation is completed, the cleaning device 70 is separated from the water supply channel 61. The water supply channel 61 can be directly connected to the water supply channel 60, The cleaning operation of the water supply passage 60 and the water tank 50 of the refrigerator is completed.

The ice stored in the ice bank 32 can be stored in the ice bank 32 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the washing water was supplied to the automatic ice maker 31. Therefore, And may be configured to inform the user through the display unit 231 or the display 25 of the refrigerator 10. [

Meanwhile, the refrigerator according to the present invention may have various other embodiments other than the above-described embodiments.

A second embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that a cooling valve for discharging cold water from the water tank is provided between the filter device and the water tank.

Therefore, the other components are the same except for the cooling valve, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof will be omitted.

16 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

16, the water supply passage 60 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a water supply passage 61 connected to the water supply source 1 and the filter device 40, The purified water passage 62 connecting the dispenser 20, the ice making passage 64 connected to the ice maker 30, and the filter device 40 and the dispenser 20 via the water tank 50 And a takeout flow path 66 communicating with the purified water flow path 62 and the cold water flow path 63 from the dispenser 20 and taking out purified water or cold water to the outside of the dispenser 20 .

A water valve 612 and a flow rate sensor 613 may be provided on the water supply channel 61 and a water purification valve 622 may be provided on the purified water flow path 62 of the dispenser 20. The water purification valve 622 is branched and the outlet side is divided into the purified water flow path 62 and the ice making flow path 64 so that the purified water can be supplied to the dispenser 20 and the ice making device 30, respectively.

On the other hand, a cold water valve 634 may be provided on the cold water passage 63. The cold water valve 634 is disposed on the cold water flow path 63 between the filter device 40 and the water tank 50 and is opened and closed when the dispenser 20 is operated so that cold water can be taken out. do. In the absence of any external operation, the water tank 50 maintains the full water level so that the cold water can be fully stored in the water tank 50.

The refrigerator according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs only in the structure of the cold water valve 634 except for the other structures and operations, It will be omitted.

The third embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the cooling valve through which cold water is discharged from the water tank is provided at a point where the purified water passage and the cold water passage are branched between the filter device and the water tank do.

Therefore, the other components are the same except for the cooling valve, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof will be omitted.

17 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of a refrigerator according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

17, the water supply passage 60 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a water supply passage 61 connected to the water supply source 1 and the filter device 40, The filter unit 40 and the dispenser 20 are connected to each other through the water tank 62 and the water channel 64 connected to the ice maker 30 and the water tank 50, And a takeout flow passage 66 communicating with the purified water passage and the cold water passage 63 in the dispenser 20 and taking out purified water or cold water to the outside of the dispenser 20 .

A water supply valve 612 and a flow rate sensor 613 may be provided on the water supply channel 61 and a water purification valve 622 may be provided on the purified water flow path 62 of the dispenser 20. The water purification valve 622 is branched and the outlet side is divided into the purified water flow path 62 and the ice making flow path 64 so that the purified water can be supplied to the dispenser 20 and the ice making device 30, respectively.

A cold water valve 635 may be provided between the filter device 40 and the water tank 50 at a point where the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 are branched from each other. The cold water valve 635 is configured as a three way valve and the water discharged from the filter device 40 is selectively supplied to the purified water passage 62 or the cold water passage 63.

Accordingly, when the dispenser 20 is operated to extract the cold water through the dispenser 20, the cold water valve 635 is switched to supply the water of the filter device 40 to the water tank 50 , The water stored in the water tank 50 can be supplied to the dispenser 20 by the pressure.

When the dispenser 20 is operated to extract the purified water through the dispenser 20, the cold water valve 635 is switched to supply the water of the filter device 40 through the purified water passage 62, And the purified water valve 622 opens the purified water flow path 62 side toward the dispenser 20 so that purified water can be taken out through the dispenser 20.

If the icemaker 30 requires water for ice making, the cold water valve 635 opens the purified water passage 62 and the water is supplied to the filter device 40 through the purified water passage 62. [ The water is directed to the dispenser 20 and the water purification valve 622 provided in the dispenser 20 opens the side of the ice making passage 64 connected to the ice making device 30, The water to be discharged can be finally guided to the ice making device 30 through the ice-making channel 64.

The refrigerator according to the third embodiment of the present invention differs only in the structure of the cold water valve 635 except for the other constitutions and actions, It will be omitted.

The fourth embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the dispenser is provided with two water outlets, each of which is connected to the end of the purified water flow path and the end of the cold water flow path, respectively, so that purified water and cold water can be discharged from the respective outlets .

Therefore, the other constructions are the same except for the purified water passage and the cold water passage in the dispenser, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof will be omitted.

18 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

18, the water supply passage 60 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a water supply passage 61 connected to the water supply source 1 and the filter device 40, The purified water passage 62 connecting the dispenser 20, the ice making passage 64 connected to the ice maker 30, and the filter device 40 and the dispenser 20 via the water tank 50 And a cold water flow path (63).

A water supply valve 612 and a flow rate sensor 613 may be provided on the water supply channel 61 and a water purification valve 622 may be provided on the purified water flow path 62 of the dispenser 20. The water purification valve 622 is branched so that the outlet side is divided into the purified water flow path 62 and the ice making flow path 64 and is configured to supply purified water to the dispenser 20 and the ice making device 30, respectively.

On the other hand, a cold water valve 632 may be provided on the cold water passage 63. The cold water valve 632 is disposed on the cold water channel 63 between the water tank 50 and the dispenser 20 and is opened and closed when the dispenser 20 is operated so that cold water can be taken out. In the absence of any external operation, the water tank 50 maintains the full water level so that the cold water can be fully stored in the water tank 50.

The purified water channel 62 and the cold water channel 63 are both guided to the freezing chamber door 14 through the hinge 16 and connected to the respective water outlets in the dispenser 20. That is, the water dispenser 20 is provided with a water outlet for extracting the purified water and a cold water outlet for discharging the cold water by exposing the ends of the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63, respectively.

That is, when compared with the above-described embodiments, a connection member 66 is provided on the dispenser 20 side so that the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 can be connected to the extraction passage 66, (662) is omitted, and the takeout flow path (66) is omitted.

The refrigerator according to the fourth embodiment differs only in the number of outlets of the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 on the side of the dispenser 20 and the other structures and actions are the same as those of the above- The detailed description of the operation for the take-out and the cleaning operation will be omitted.

The fifth embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the ice making apparatus is provided in the freezing chamber, and the ice making apparatus in which the branched water is supplied from the purified water passage in the filter apparatus is provided on the main body side where the freezing chamber is formed.

Therefore, the other components are the same except for the position of the ice maker and the channel structure connected to the ice maker, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 19 is a view schematically showing a flow path arrangement of a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20 is a view schematically showing a flow path structure and a water flow of a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

19 and 20, a refrigerator 10 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 11 having a freezing compartment 12 and a refrigerating compartment 13 partitioned by a barrier, A freezing compartment door 14 to which the refrigerating compartment 20 is mounted and a refrigerating compartment door.

The water supply passage 60 includes a water supply passage 61 connected to the water supply source 1 and the filter unit 40, a purified water passage 62 connecting the filter unit 40 and the dispenser 20, A cold water channel 63 for connecting the filter device 40 to the dispenser 20 through a water tank 50 and an ice-making channel 67 connected to the ice maker 33.

A water supply valve 612 and a flow rate sensor 613 may be provided on the water supply flow path 61 and a water purification valve 623 may be provided on the purified water flow path 62 of the dispenser 20. The water purification valve 623 is provided inside the machine room provided with the refrigerator compartment 13 or the compressor and the outlet is branched from the inside of the refrigerator compartment 13 so that the purified water passage 62 and the ice- Can be connected.

Therefore, the water purifying valve 623 is selectively switched to allow the purified water to be taken out by the dispenser 20 as much as the preset capacity, or to be supplied to the ice making device 33 provided in the freezing chamber 12 So that purified water can be supplied.

On the other hand, a cold water valve 632 may be provided on the cold water passage 63. The cold water valve 632 is disposed on the cold water channel 63 between the water tank 50 and the dispenser 20 and is opened and closed when the dispenser 20 is operated so that cold water can be taken out. If there is no external operation, the water tank 50 can maintain the full water level, so that the cold water can be fully stored in the water tank 50.

Both the purified water passage 62 and the cold water passage 63 are guided to the freezing chamber door 14 through the hinge 16 and connected to the connection member 662 so that purified water or cold water can be taken out through the takeout flow path 66. In particular, the purified water through the operation of the dispenser 20 is configured to be able to take out water as much as the capacity designated by the user.

The refrigerator (10) according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is also the same as the above-described embodiment, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Claims (58)

A body forming a storage space;
A door opening / closing the storage space;
A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water;
An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant;
A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting cold water;
An extraction amount input unit configured to set an amount of an integer to be extracted in order to extract a certain amount of an integer when the integer is selected;
A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body;
A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space;
An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser;
A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides the cold water of the water tank to the dispenser;
A water purification valve for controlling water flow on the purified water passage; And
And a cold water valve disposed in a flow path between the filter device and the water tank in the cold water flow path to control water flow in the cold water flow path,
When the constant is selected by using the constant input unit, the water purge valve is opened and the cold water valve is closed, and when the water is taken out by the amount of water set by using the take-out amount input unit in this state,
And when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the cold water valve is opened and the water purification valve is closed.
A body forming a storage space;
A door opening / closing the storage space;
A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water;
An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant;
A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting cold water,
An extraction amount input unit configured to set an amount of an integer to be extracted in order to extract a certain amount of an integer when the integer is selected;
A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body;
A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space;
An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser;
A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides the cold water of the water tank to the dispenser; And
And a valve connected to the purified water passage and the cold water passage for controlling the flow of water passing through the filter device,
When water is extracted by an amount corresponding to the amount of water set by using the extraction amount input unit in this state, the valve opens the purified water flow path and closes the cold water flow path when the integer is selected using the constant input unit. Lt; / RTI >
And when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the valve closes the purified water passage and opens the cold water passage.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
And the cold water channel is branched from the constant flow channel.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the water purification valve is provided in the door, and the cold water valve is provided in the main body.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
Wherein the purified water passage and the cold water passage extend inwardly from the door through a hinge connecting the door and the main body.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
A water outlet provided in the dispenser for discharging water,
Further comprising: an outlet flow path for receiving the water of the purified water flow path and the water of the cold water flow path so that the water of the purified water flow path and the water of the cold water flow path can be selectively discharged.
A body forming a storage space;
A door coupled to the body by a hinge and opening and closing the storage space;
A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water;
An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant;
A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting cold water;
An extraction amount input unit configured to set an amount of an integer to be extracted in order to extract a certain amount of an integer when the integer is selected;
A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body;
A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space;
An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser;
A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser;
A water purification valve for controlling water flow on the purified water passage; And
And a cold water valve disposed in a flow path between the water tank and the dispenser in the cold water flow path to control water flow in the cold water flow path,
When the constant is selected by using the constant input unit, the water purge valve is opened and the cold water valve is closed, and when the water is taken out by the amount of water set by using the take-out amount input unit in this state,
And when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the cold water valve is opened and the water purification valve is closed.
8. The method of claim 7,
A water supply channel connecting the water supply source and the filter device,
And a water supply valve provided in the water supply channel and controlling the flow of water to the filter unit.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the water purification valve is disposed in the door.
10. The method of claim 9,
The dispenser includes a dispenser housing forming a recessed space in a front surface of the door,
A water outlet through which cold water or purified water is taken out,
And a cover plate mounted on the dispenser housing and equipped with electric parts, and at least a part of which is detachably connected to the dispenser housing,
Wherein the water purification valve is provided at one side of the dispenser so that the cover plate is exposed to the outside while being separated from the dispenser housing.
11. The method of claim 10,
A take-out flow passage connected to the water discharge port of the dispenser for guiding purified water or cold water to the water discharge port,
Further comprising a connection member connected to the take-out passage and through which the purified water and the cold water of the cold water passage flow.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the connecting member is disposed at one side of the dispenser exposed when the cover plate is detached.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the takeout flow path is located inside the flow guide which is bent to have a predetermined curvature and is made of a metal material.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the purified water passage and the cold water passage extend inwardly from the door through a hinge connecting the door and the main body.
15. The method of claim 14,
Inside the door,
And a flow guide extending from the hinge to the dispenser and guiding the purified water passage and the cold water passage that have passed through the hinge to the dispenser.
8. The method of claim 7,
An ice maker provided in the door to generate ice,
And an ice-making channel for guiding the water of the purified water channel to the ice making device.
17. The method of claim 16,
And the ice-making channel is connected to the water-saving valve.
17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the dispenser includes a water outlet for taking cold water or purified water and an ice outlet for taking out ice,
Wherein the water purification valve is disposed on one side of the left and right sides of the ice outlet.
17. The method of claim 16,
Further comprising an ice input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for taking out ice.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the dispenser includes a purified water outlet through which purified water is taken out and a cold water outlet from which cold water is taken out.
8. The method of claim 7,
The main body includes an ice maker for generating ice,
And a connection channel for guiding the water of the purified water channel to the ice making device.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the water tank and the filter device are mounted in the storage space.
A body forming a storage space;
A door opening / closing the storage space;
A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water;
An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant;
A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable to extract cold water;
A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body;
A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space;
An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser;
A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser;
A cleaning flow path communicating with the purified water flow path and the cold water flow path from the water supply source through the filter of the filter device by a cleaning device installed to clean the purified water flow path and the cold water flow path;
A water purification valve for controlling the flow of water in the purified water passage; And
And a cold water valve for controlling the flow of water in the cold water passage,
And opens the water purification valve or the cold water valve to clean the purified water passage or the cold water passage when the cleaning device operates.
24. The method of claim 23,
The filter device includes a case mounted in the storage space and having a front opening for each of the plurality of filters to be inserted,
And a connector disposed inside the case, wherein the plurality of filters are detachably connected,
Wherein the cleaning flow path is a flow path passing through the connector.
25. The method of claim 24,
And a filter cap coupled to the connector with the plurality of filters separated from the connector.
24. The method of claim 23,
An ice maker provided in the door or the main body for generating ice,
And an ice-making channel for guiding the purified water to the ice-making device,
Wherein the washing water supplied from the washing device is also supplied to the ice-making device through the ice-making passage.
24. The method of claim 23,
Further comprising an input unit capable of selecting a washing mode for washing the purified water passage and the cold water passage.
A main body having a storage space;
A storage member provided in the storage space;
A dispenser provided on a front surface of the door to allow water to be taken out from the outside;
A filter device provided inside the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body;
A water tank for storing water supplied from the filter device and capable of cooling the water stored by the cold air in the storage space;
A water supply passage for independently flowing the purified water passed through the filter device and the cold water cooled in the water tank; And
And a valve provided on the water supply passage for opening and closing the water supply passage,
Wherein the filter device comprises a plurality of filters arranged in parallel, the water flowing in series,
Wherein the plurality of filters are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction on one side of the storing member.
29. The method of claim 28,
Wherein the filter device comprises:
A case mounted in the storage space and having a front opening for inserting each of the plurality of filters;
And a connector disposed inside the case, connected to the water supply channel, and detachably connected to the plurality of filters.
30. The method of claim 29,
The filter device further includes a case cover for opening and closing the front opening,
Wherein the front surface of the case cover is positioned on the same plane as the front surface of the receiving member.
30. The method of claim 29,
And a drain member for collecting water to be dropped in the process of attaching and detaching the filter.
32. The method of claim 31,
And the drain member has an inclined surface inclined downward toward the front.
32. The method of claim 31,
And an opening for discharging the water collected in the drain member is formed in the case.
30. The method of claim 29,
Wherein the case is provided with a mounting guide protruding from the inner surface of the case and guiding the draw-out port of the filter.
35. The method of claim 34,
Wherein the mounting guide extends in a direction parallel to a direction in which the filter is inserted.
30. The method of claim 29,
Wherein the connector comprises:
A bracket fixed to the case,
And a plurality of sockets rotatably disposed at predetermined intervals on the bracket and connected to the front ends of the plurality of filters.
29. The method of claim 28,
Wherein the length of the filter device in the front-rear direction is the same as the length of the storing member in the front-rear direction.
29. The method of claim 28,
Further comprising a support member for supporting the storage member and the filter device together.
29. The method of claim 28,
And a shelf for simultaneously covering the top of the storage member and the filter device.
29. The method of claim 28,
Wherein the filter device is disposed between the accommodating member and the inner wall surface of the storage space so as to have the same height as the accommodating member.
A body having a storage space;
A door opening / closing the storage space;
A dispenser provided on the door to allow cold water or purified water to be taken out from the door;
An integer input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable for extracting a constant;
A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable to extract cold water;
A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body;
A water tank provided in the storage space for storing water introduced from the filter device and cooling the water by cool air in the storage chamber;
An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser;
A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser;
A water purification valve for controlling water flow on the purified water passage; And
And a cold water valve for controlling the flow of water on the cold water channel,
Wherein when the integer is selected using the integer input, the water purification valve is opened and the cold water valve is closed,
And when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the cold water valve is opened and the water purification valve is closed.
42. The method of claim 41,
Wherein the water tank is made of stainless steel.
42. The method of claim 41,
Wherein the water tank comprises:
A tank body formed into a cylindrical shape with both open sides,
And a pair of tank caps joined to left and right ends of the opened body and formed in a hemispherical shape.
42. The method of claim 41,
The water tank includes a water inlet pipe through which the water is introduced so as to pass through the tank cap on either side of the right and left sides,
Further comprising: an outlet pipe inserted through the upper surface of the body close to the tank cap on a side opposed to the water inlet pipe, through which water is discharged.
45. The method of claim 44,
The cold water valve is connected to the water pipe,
And a valve cover for shielding the cold water valve is coupled to a wall surface of the storage space.
45. The method of claim 44,
Wherein the water tank is disposed in the storage space such that a hypothetical line passing through the pair of tank caps at the same time is parallel to a bottom surface of the storage space.
42. The method of claim 41,
Wherein the filter device comprises at least one filter,
Wherein the water tank is arranged to intersect the at least one filter.
42. The method of claim 41,
Further comprising a housing member provided in the storage space,
And the water tank is disposed behind the storage member.
A body forming a storage space;
A door opening / closing the storage space;
A dispenser provided in the door and capable of extracting cold water and purified water;
An integer input section selectable for extracting an integer;
A cold water input unit provided in the dispenser and selectable to extract cold water;
An extraction amount input unit capable of setting an amount of an integer to be extracted when the integer is selected;
A tray selectively withdrawn to the outside of the cavity of the dispenser;
A flow rate sensor for detecting the amount of purified water to be taken out;
A filter device provided in the storage space for purifying water supplied from a water supply source outside the main body;
A water tank in which water supplied from the filter device is stored, and water stored by the cold air in the storage space can be cooled;
An integral flow path for guiding filtered constants from the filter device to the dispenser;
A cold water flow path which is filtered by the filter device and guides cold water cooled in the water tank to a dispenser;
A water purification valve for controlling the flow of water on the purified water passage; And
And a cold water valve for controlling the flow of water on the cold water channel,
When the integer is selected by using the integer input unit, the water purification valve is opened and the cold water valve is closed, and in this state, when the amount of water sensed by the flow sensor reaches the amount of water set by using the extraction amount input unit The cold water valve is closed,
And when the cold water is selected through the cold water input unit, the cold water valve is opened and the water purification valve is closed.
50. The method of claim 49,
Wherein the flow sensor is provided in a water supply channel connecting the water supply source and the filter device.
50. The method of claim 49,
Wherein the dispenser comprises:
A push pad for extracting purified water or cold water by a pressing operation,
And a sensing unit for sensing an operation of the push pad.
50. The method of claim 49,
And a display for inputting a command by a touch method to implement each of the input units.
53. The method of claim 52,
In the display, the integer input unit and the cold water input unit are displayed on the same screen,
Wherein when the integer input section is selected, the screen is switched to display a takeout amount input section.
50. The method of claim 49,
A water take-out command may be inputted by an additional input unit after the amount of water to be extracted through the take-out amount input unit is selected, or a water take-out command may be inputted by a pushing operation of the push pad.
55. The method of claim 54,
A certain amount of purified water can be taken out in a state in which the pushing operation of the push pad is sensed,
Wherein when the pushing operation of the push pad is missed before a predetermined amount of purified water is taken out, the water purification valve is closed to stop taking out the purified water.
55. The method of claim 54,
A certain amount of purified water can be taken out in a state in which the pushing operation of the push pad is sensed,
Wherein the water purification valve is closed to stop extraction of the purified water regardless of whether or not the pushing operation of the push pad is detected after a predetermined amount of purified water is taken out.
54. The method of claim 53,
Further comprising an ice maker for generating ice by receiving the purified water of the purified water channel,
Wherein an ice input unit for selecting ice extraction is displayed on the display.
58. The method of claim 57,
And the type of ice can be selected using the awareness input unit.

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