KR20150070738A - Refrigerator for baby - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a refrigerator for infants comprises: a refrigerator main body of which the inside is partitioned into a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment; a material storage chamber and a food storage chamber partitioned in the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment; a plurality of storage containers separately accepted in the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment; and a control part which controls the temperature of the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment through a temperature sensor separately provided in the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment and a temperature setting part provided in the main body.

Description

Refrigerator for baby

The present invention relates to an infant refrigerator.

BACKGROUND ART Generally, a refrigerator is a device for storing foods such as foods, beverages and the like for a long time and stores the stored food in a storage room kept at a freezing or refrigeration temperature according to the kind of the storage object to be stored.

The refrigerator is operated by driving a compressor provided therein. The cool air supplied to the storage compartment of the refrigerator is generated by the heat exchange action of the refrigerant and repeatedly performs a cooling cycle of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation. The cool air is continuously or intermittently . The supplied refrigerant is uniformly transferred to the inside of the storage room by the convection so that the food inside the refrigerator can be stored at a desired temperature.

In recent years, there is an increasing demand for refrigerators having a large utilization efficiency of the storage space so as to store not only the demand for the conventional cooling efficiency, but also various kinds of storage varied according to the improvement of living standards. In addition, there is an increasing demand for the addition of various functions to improve user convenience.

On the other hand, there is a growing interest in dedicated refrigerators for storing certain foods such as kimchi refrigerators.

Especially, when food for infants such as breast milk, powdered milk, baby foods, medicines, etc. are stored together in a common refrigerator, odor may permeate from other foods and sanitary problems may occur due to frequent contact of food or users.

Also, in the case of infant food, the storage temperature of the food material and the food made therefrom may be different from each other, and may be different from that of a general food.

Conventionally, an infant storage device has been developed, but it is limited to a specific function such as a storage device including a heater for heating the powdered milk and a warming-up storage device for warmed milk powder, or a bottle sterilizer.

Therefore, it has become necessary to develop a product which can hygienically store infant food or articles at a proper temperature suitable for its use and function.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an infant refrigerator that can hygienically store refrigerated foods at appropriate temperatures.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an infant refrigerator comprising: a refrigerator body having a freezer compartment and a refrigerating compartment defined therein; A material storage room and a food storage room provided separately from the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment; A plurality of storage containers respectively housed in the material storage room and the food storage room; And a controller for controlling the temperatures of the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment through a temperature sensor provided in the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment and a temperature setting part provided in the main body.

A freezer compartment evaporator provided behind the freezer compartment, and a refrigerator compartment evaporator provided behind the freezer compartment.

Wherein the material storage room and the food storage room are separated from each other by a heat insulating partition wall and are connected to a cold air supply flow path respectively connected to the cold room evaporator and the cold room evaporator for selectively supplying cold air, .

And a sterilizing device provided in the refrigerating compartment to sterilize the stored product.

Preferably, the sterilizer is an ultraviolet lamp, and the controller operates the ultraviolet lamp when the refrigerator compartment door is closed.

And a condensing cooler provided in the freezing compartment to supply cool air during a power failure.

Preferably, the main body further includes a rechargeable battery for supplying power to a motor for operating a blowing fan provided in the cool air supply passage to supply cool air generated from the coolant during the power failure.

Preferably, the plurality of storage containers include a date input unit capable of inputting a storage date when storing the material or the baby food.

The control unit may further include an alarm generating unit for generating a warning signal to the user when the cooling rate is lower than a predetermined speed after the refrigeration cycle including the compressor is operated.

The infant refrigerator may further include a cradle including a rear frame part fixed to the wall surface by a plurality of fastening members and a lower frame part connected to the rear frame part and supporting the body from below.

According to the baby refrigerator of the present invention described above, the baby food can be hygienically stored at an appropriate temperature.

The refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment are respectively partitioned into a material storage room and a food storage compartment, and an evaporator is also provided for both the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment, thereby preventing air from intermingling with each other.

In addition, the materials and foodstuffs stored in the material storage room and the food storage room are stored in the storage containers, respectively, so that they can be kept sealed, thereby maintaining maximum cleanliness and freshness.

The refrigerating chamber can be sterilized by providing a sterilizing device, and it is equipped with a refrigerant and a rechargeable battery, so that it can be prepared for power failure.

In addition, each storage container is provided with a date input section so that it can be managed so as to store the stored contents in a fresh manner by viewing the entered storage date.

1 is a front sectional view showing a baby refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating an infant refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a front sectional view showing a baby refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a front view showing a date input unit provided at one side of a storage container housed in a material storage room and a food storage room, respectively.
5 is a side cross-sectional view showing that the baby refrigerator is seated on the cradle.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2, the baby refrigerator of the present invention includes a refrigerator body 100 in which a freezing chamber 110 and a refrigerating chamber 120 are defined; A material storage room (112, 114) and a food storage room (114, 124) partitioned in the freezing room and the freezing room, respectively; A plurality of storage containers (152, 154) housed in the material storage room and the food storage room, respectively; And a controller for controlling the temperature of the material storage room and the food storage room through temperature sensors 131 and 132 provided in the material storage room and the food storage room and a temperature setting part 116 provided in the main body.

The freezer compartment 110 is disposed on the left side of the refrigerator body 100 and the refrigerating compartment 120 is disposed on the right side of the refrigerator body 100. The refrigerator of the present invention is not limited to this structure.

That is, the freezing chamber 110 is disposed on the upper portion of the main body 100 and the refrigerating chamber 120 is disposed on the lower portion of the main body 100 or the freezing chamber 110 is disposed on the lower portion of the main body 100 And the refrigerator compartment 120 may be disposed on the upper portion of the main body 100. [

A machine room 140 having a compressor 142 for compressing a refrigerant, a condenser 144 for condensing the refrigerant, and a heat dissipating fan 146 for radiating heat to the compressor 142 and the condenser 144 is installed in the lower part of the main body 100, Can be arranged.

The compressor 142 and the condenser 144 are connected to each other by a refrigerant pipe between the compressor 142 and the evaporator 147 to be described later to form a cooling cycle.

The freezing compartment 110 and the refrigerating compartment 120 are separated from each other by partition walls disposed therebetween.

The freezing chamber 110 and the refrigerating chamber 120 are partitioned by the partition wall 115 so that the upper space is divided into the material storage rooms 112 and 114 and the lower space is divided into the food storage rooms 114 and 124 .

As shown in FIG. 2, the partition wall 115 may be formed in a form such as a shelf that does not completely partition the upper space and the lower space.

It is further preferable that the material storage rooms 112 and 114 and the food storage rooms 114 and 124 are completely separated from each other by the partition wall 115 so that their internal temperatures can be kept different from each other.

The food stored in the baby refrigerator of the present invention can store various things such as breast milk, milk powder, baby foods, food ingredients, medicines and the like.

Among them, baby foods can be prepared in a wide variety of foodstuffs. Therefore, the following will mainly describe baby foods and their ingredients.

The material storage rooms 112 and 114 may store food ingredients for making baby foods and the food storage rooms 114 and 124 may store baby foods.

The foodstuffs and the baby formula can be stored in the storage containers 152 and 154 so as to be hermetically stored.

Since the storage containers 152 and 154 may be different depending on the food or the food, storage containers having various sizes may be prepared.

The storage containers 152 and 154 are provided with detachable lids so as to prevent the food or the food from being exposed to the cold air of the storage room, thereby storing the stored contents.

Therefore, the storage containers 152 and 154 can prevent foreign matter from entering the food or food through the air inside the storage room, and can be used hygienically and conveniently even when the user is handling the storage container.

Temperature sensors 131 and 132 are provided in the freezer compartment 110 and the refrigerating compartment 120 and a temperature setting unit 116 may be provided on the front surface of the main body 100.

The temperature sensors 131 and 132 are respectively installed in the freezer compartment 110 and the refrigerating compartment 120 and transmit a temperature sensing signal to the controller.

The temperature setting unit 116 may be provided on the front surface of the door 111 that is rotatably mounted on the front surface of the main body 100.

If the user sets the storage temperature of the freezer compartment 110 or the refrigerating compartment 120 through the temperature setting unit 116 according to the food or the food, It is possible to control the compressor 142 and the blowing fan to control the supply of cold air to maintain the set temperature range.

3, the infant refrigerator of the present invention further includes a freezer-applied evaporator 147 provided at the rear of the freezer compartment 110 and a refrigerator-use evaporator 148 provided at the rear of the refrigerating compartment 120 .

The freezer compartment evaporator 147 and the refrigerating compartment evaporator 148 are installed in the freezing compartment 110 and in the freezing compartment 120. The freezing compartment evaporator 147 and the refrigerating compartment evaporator 148 are installed in the freezing compartment 110, 122 and the food storage room 1114, 124, respectively, and the cool air return passage may be connected to each other.

Each of the plurality of cold air supply channels may be provided with a blowing fan 149 and may further include an opening and closing member for opening and closing each of the cold air supply channels.

In addition, temperature sensors 131 and 132 are provided in the material storage rooms 112 and 122 and the food storage rooms 1114 and 124 so that the four storage spaces can be independently controlled .

The controller may further include an alarm generating unit for generating a warning signal to the user when the cooling rate is lower than a predetermined speed after the refrigeration cycle including the compressor is operated.

When the refrigeration cycle is operated, cool air is supplied to the material storage rooms 112 and 122 and the food storage rooms 1114 and 124, respectively. In the case where the food is stored in a specific storage room more than a proper amount, May not reach the reference speed.

The control unit may further include an alarm generating unit for detecting a change in temperature of each storage room through the temperature sensors 131 and 132 and warning the user that the food is stored in excess if the cooling rate is slower than a predetermined speed have.

The alarm generator may warn the user of excessive food storage by blinking a lamp provided on the front of the door 111, alerting the user through a speaker, or displaying a display through a display unit provided on the front surface.

The infant refrigerator of the present invention may further include a sterilizer 160 disposed in the refrigerating compartment 120 to sterilize the stored product.

1, the sterilizer 160 may be an ultraviolet lamp installed on the upper portion of the refrigerating chamber 120.

Since the sterilizing effect is low due to the low temperature itself since the internal temperature of the freezing chamber 110 is zero, it is not necessary to install the sterilizing device 160, but the sterilizing device 160 may be installed in the freezing chamber 110 Of course it is.

Although the ultraviolet rays have a sterilizing effect, it is preferable that the ultraviolet lamp is operated when the refrigerator compartment door is closed because a person may be adversely affected when irradiated with ultraviolet rays.

Further, a door switch for detecting the opening and closing of the door may be mounted on the front surface of the main body 100, and the ultraviolet lamp may be operated when the door is closed.

In addition, the door may be operated for a predetermined time after the door is closed, or may be periodically operated for a predetermined time.

The infant refrigerator may further include a refrigerant (170) provided in the freezing chamber (110) to supply cold air during a power failure.

The shaft coolant 170 may be provided not only in the freezing chamber 110 but also in the freezing chamber behind the freezing chamber 110 and may extend over the freezing chamber 110 and the cold generating chamber.

In addition, the axial coolant 170 may be installed in the cold storage room 120 and the cold storage room.

Since the axial coolant 170 is solidified at a subzero temperature to accumulate the cooling power, it is preferable that the axial coolant 170 is provided in a freezer room at a subzero temperature. However, since the temperature of the cool air generated in the cold- .

However, in the case of a refrigerating chamber, it is preferable that the refrigerating chamber 170 is provided in the room.

The main body 100 further includes a rechargeable battery for supplying power to a motor for operating a blowing fan 149 for blowing cool air generated from the freezing room evaporator 147 and the refrigerator room evaporator 148 during a power failure .

Although the rechargeable battery can operate the compressor 142 during a power failure, since the compressor generally consumes a lot of power, it is difficult to operate the compressor 142 for a long time under the power of the rechargeable battery.

Accordingly, the rechargeable battery can supply the freezing chamber 110 with the cool air of the axial coolant 170 by supplying power to the motor to operate the blowing fan 149 during a power failure.

It is preferable that the plurality of storage containers 152 and 154 include a date input unit 155 that can input the storage date when storing the material or the baby food.

4, the date input unit 155 includes a month input unit 156 and a day input unit 157, which are provided on the front of the storage containers 152 and 154 and have a dial shape for the user to rotate, can do.

The dial input unit 155 is formed such that the second half of the dial input unit 155 is embedded in the front wall of the storage containers 152 and 154. The dial is formed in a tape shape in which the dial is elastically deformed, The date input unit 155 may be mounted so as not to protrude to the inner surface of the storage containers 152 and 154.

In addition, the date input unit 155 may have a thinner thickness if the flat tape is formed by a straight or rotated circular shape in which the flat tape is slid to the left and right, and the cover covering the tape is exposed to only one number.

5, the baby refrigerator of the present invention includes a rear frame part 182 fixed to a wall surface W by a plurality of fastening members 188, (180) including a lower frame portion (184) for supporting the lower frame (100) from below.

Since the baby refrigerator of the present invention has a small volume and is relatively light in weight compared with a general refrigerator, the user can put it on a sink or a table.

In addition, the baby refrigerator of the present invention can be fixed to a wall by using a cradle 180 that can be fixed to a wall.

The rear frame portion 182 of the cradle 180 is fixed to the wall surface W by a plurality of fastening members 188 such as bolts or screws.

Generally, a heat radiating portion for radiating heat generated in a machine room is provided on the rear surface of the refrigerator main body 100.

Therefore, it is preferable that the rear frame part 182 does not have a plate shape covering the entire rear surface of the main body 100 but has a frame shape that is mostly open.

The frame portion 184 may be integrally formed with the rear frame portion 182 or may be formed as a separate member.

The frame portion 184 should have a strength enough to support a moment due to the weight of the main body 100 and the upper surface thereof may be formed in a plate shape to stably support the main body 100 .

In addition, a rotation plate 186 which is rotatably mounted on the front end of the frame portion 184 may be provided.

Since the main body 100 is mounted at a predetermined height from the floor, the pivot plate 186 covers the lower end of the main body 100 and prevents the main body 100 from falling forward.

According to the baby refrigerator of the present invention, the food for each infant food is separated and stored in a storage container and stored at an appropriate temperature. The sterilization device sterilizes the bacteria, so that freshness and cleanliness of the food can be maintained.

In addition, each storage container is provided with a date input unit, so that the freshness of the stored product can be managed by viewing the input storage date, and a fresh storage function can be maintained for a certain period even when a power failure occurs.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, Changes will be possible.

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110: Freezer
112: Storage room
114: Food storage room
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116: Temperature setting unit
120: Refrigerator room
122: Storage room
124: Food storage room
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131, 132: Temperature sensor
140: Machine room
142: Compressor
144: condenser
146: blowing fan
147: Evaporator
152, 154: storage container
160: sterilizing device
170: Axial cooling agent
180: Cradle

Claims (10)

1. A refrigerator comprising: a refrigerator body having a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment defined therein;
A material storage room and a food storage room provided separately from the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment;
A plurality of storage containers respectively housed in the material storage room and the food storage room; And
And a controller for controlling the temperatures of the freezer compartment and the refrigerating compartment through a temperature sensor provided in the freezer compartment and a refrigerating compartment and a temperature setting part provided in the main body. The method according to claim 1,
A freezing chamber evaporator provided behind the freezing chamber,
And a refrigerator-use evaporator provided behind the refrigerator compartment. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the material storage room and the food storage room are partitioned from each other by a heat insulating partition wall,
And a blower fan installed in each of the cold air supply ducts and the cold air supply ducts, respectively, for selectively supplying cold air generated by the freezer-use evaporator and the refrigerator-use evaporator. 3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a sterilizing device provided in the refrigerating compartment to sterilize the stored product. 5. The method of claim 4,
The sterilization apparatus is an ultraviolet lamp,
Wherein the control unit operates the ultraviolet lamp when the refrigerator compartment door is closed. 3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a coolant which is provided in the freezing chamber and supplies cold air during a power failure. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the main body further comprises a rechargeable battery for supplying power to a motor for operating a blowing fan installed in a cool air supply channel to supply cool air generated from the coolant during a power failure. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of storage containers include a date input unit for inputting a storage date when storing the material or the baby food. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit further comprises an alarm generating unit for generating a warning to the user when the cooling rate is lower than a predetermined speed after the operation of the refrigeration cycle including the compressor is determined to be excessive. The method according to claim 1,
The infant refrigerator includes:
A rear frame part fixed to the wall surface by a plurality of fastening members,
And a lower frame part connected to the rear frame part and supporting the main body from below. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 19 >

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