KR20210156158A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator which shields a space between refrigerators through a decoration member and forms a sense of unity in appearance to have beautiful aesthetic feeling. To this end, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator comprises: a first refrigerator having a first main body having a first storage space; a second refrigerator disposed by being spaced apart while forming an interspace from a side of the first refrigerator and having a second main body having a second storage space; the decoration member inserted into the interspace to shield the interspace; and a bracket fixing the decoration member to the first and second refrigerators and connecting the first and second refrigerators.

Description

Refrigerator {REFRIGERATOR}

The present invention relates to a refrigerator.

BACKGROUND ART In general, a refrigerator is a home appliance that can store food at a low temperature in an internal storage space that is shielded by a door. To this end, the refrigerator is configured to store the stored food in an optimal state by cooling the inside of the storage space using cold air generated through heat exchange with the refrigerant circulating in the refrigeration cycle.

Recent refrigerators classify installation space, purpose of use, and capacity according to user needs, and connect two or more refrigerators in parallel, or combine two refrigerators and one freezer, two refrigerators and two freezers as needed. Refrigerator that can do this is a trend that is being developed.

On the other hand, when two or more refrigerators are installed in parallel, the refrigerators must be installed at a certain distance so that the air in the refrigerator can be discharged to the outside. In this case, when external air having a relatively high temperature is introduced into an interval between the refrigerators, there is a problem in that dew condensation occurs on the surface of the refrigerator. In addition, there is a problem that foreign substances can be introduced due to the gap between the refrigerators, and there is a problem that the space between the refrigerators exposed to the outside is not good in appearance.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-0084071 discloses a fixing structure of a built-in type refrigerator by installing a decoration panel on the front of a door case by fixing a screw on the upper surface of a decoration panel without creating a screw fastening hole.

However, in this prior art, when two or more refrigerators are installed in parallel, a sense of unity of the exterior cannot be provided, so there is a problem in that the exterior of the front is impaired, and the fixing structure is complicated.

An object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator having a beautiful aesthetic feeling by forming a sense of unity in appearance while shielding the space between the refrigerators through a decor member when the refrigerators are arranged in a line at regular intervals.

In particular, an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator capable of improving the appearance of the refrigerator in a more economical and simplified way than conventional parts for shielding the space between the refrigerator and the refrigerator.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator having a bracket connecting the refrigerator and the refrigerator, and capable of fixing the decor member through the bracket.

In order to solve the above problems, there is an advantage in that it is possible to provide a refrigerator with a beautiful appearance by providing a decor member for shielding a space between the refrigerator and the refrigerator.

In addition, the decorative member forms a cutout, and the decorative member is bent with respect to the reference line of the cutout, so that the bent corners are rounded, thereby providing an aesthetically pleasing refrigerator.

In order to solve the above problems, a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first refrigerator including a first body in which a first storage space is formed, and a space between the first refrigerator and the side of the first refrigerator is formed and spaced apart. , a second refrigerator including a second body in which a second storage space is formed, a decor member inserted into the space between the two refrigerators to shield the space between the two refrigerators, and the decor member is fixed to the first and second refrigerators; It may include a bracket for connecting the refrigerator and the second refrigerator.

The decor member may include a decor part for forming an exterior of the refrigerator by shielding the space between them, and an insertion part extending from the rear surface of the decor part to the inside of the space between the decor parts to be inserted into the space.

In addition, the decor member further includes ribs protruding laterally from both sides of the insert, wherein the rib has one side in contact with the first refrigerator and the other side in a state in which the decor member is inserted into the interspace. You can do it in a second refrigerator.

Meanwhile, the left and right lengths of the ribs may be formed to correspond to the left and right lengths of the interspace.

In one embodiment, the decor part, a first decor part for shielding the entire surface of the interspace, a second decor part extending from the first decor part, and shielding the upper surface of the interspace, and the first decor part; and a reference line defining a boundary of the second decoration part, and the insertion part includes a first insertion part formed in the first decoration part and a second insertion part formed in the second decoration part, and the first insertion part An end of the portion and an end of the second insertion portion are inclined in a direction away from each other from a contact point with the reference line. The second decoration part may be bent from the first decoration part to shield an upper surface of the space therebetween.

An end of the first insert and an end of the second insert may be inclined at an angle set so as not to interfere with each other in a state in which the second decor part is bent from the first decor part.

Meanwhile, in the first refrigerator, a first rotary door coupled to the first body by a first hinge to open and close the first storage space and a first refrigerator mounted on an upper surface of the first body to receive the first hinge a first cover hinge, wherein the second refrigerator is mounted on a second rotating door coupled to the second body by a second hinge to open and close the second storage space and on an upper surface of the second body to provide the second refrigerator and a second cover hinge accommodating the hinge, wherein the bracket is coupled to the first cover hinge and the second cover hinge to connect the first refrigerator and the second refrigerator.

The bracket may include a first coupling part forming one side of the bracket and a second coupling part forming the other side of the bracket, the first coupling part being coupled to the first cover hinge, and the second coupling part being the It may be coupled to the second cover hinge to connect the first refrigerator and the second refrigerator.

The first cover hinge may include a first bracket coupling part to which the first coupling part is coupled, and the second cover hinge may include a second bracket coupling part coupled to the second coupling part.

The first coupling portion includes a first guide hole formed through the first coupling portion, and the second coupling portion includes a second guide hole formed through the second coupling portion, and the first bracket The coupling part includes a first guide rib protruding to be inserted into the first guide hole at a position corresponding to the position of the first guide hole, and the second bracket coupling part is located at a position corresponding to the position of the second guide hole. It may include a second guide rib protruding to be inserted into the second guide hole.

The bracket, located between the first coupling part and the second coupling part, is bent upward from the first coupling part and the second coupling part to further include a decor fixing part to form a decor space, the decor The member may be inserted into the decoration space and fixed to the first and second refrigerators.

According to the embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a refrigerator having a beautiful aesthetic feeling by forming a sense of unity in appearance while shielding the space between the refrigerators through the decoration member.

In particular, it is possible to provide a refrigerator capable of improving the appearance of the refrigerator in a more economical and simplified way than conventional parts for shielding the space between the refrigerator and the refrigerator.

In addition, it is possible to provide a refrigerator having a bracket connecting the refrigerator and the refrigerator, and capable of fixing the decor member through the bracket.

1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a furniture cabinet.
2 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view in a state in which the refrigerator, the decor member, and the bracket are separated according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of the decorative member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view showing a bent state of the decorative member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6' of FIG. 2 .
7 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the decorative member and the bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a perspective view for showing the coupling state of the decorative member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling state of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are indicated on different drawings. In addition, in describing the embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function interferes with the understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, and B may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the elements from other elements, and the essence, order, or order of the elements are not limited by the terms. When it is described that a component is "connected", "coupled" or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but another component is between each component. It will be understood that may also be "connected", "coupled" or "connected".

In addition, it cannot be said that the spirit of the present invention is limited to the embodiments presented, and other embodiments included within the scope of the spirit of the present invention can be easily proposed by adding, changing, or deleting other components.

Hereinafter, a refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the embodiment of the present invention, for convenience of understanding and description, a pair-installed refrigerator including the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 is described as an example, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. If two or more refrigerators are installed in parallel, both are applicable.

1 is a perspective view showing a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a furniture cabinet, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a refrigerator and decorations according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a perspective view in a state in which the member and the bracket are separated.

1 to 3 , a refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first refrigerator 100 and a second refrigerator 200 installed side by side of the first refrigerator 100 and the refrigerator 1 . It is inserted into the space S1 between the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 to secure the decor member 300 and the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 for shielding the space S1. It is configured to include a bracket (400).

The refrigerator 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be mounted in harmony with the furniture or the wall O of the indoor space. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , the refrigerator 1 may be installed in an indoor space such as a kitchen, and may be arranged adjacent to furniture or a wall O so as to be in harmony. That is, a space corresponding to the size of the refrigerator 1 is provided on the furniture or the wall O, and the refrigerator 1 may be accommodated or may be arranged in a built-in type.

The refrigerator 1 may be one in which a plurality of refrigerators 100 and 200 are sequentially arranged in parallel. A space in which a plurality of refrigerators 100 and 200 can be arranged may be provided by furniture or a wall O. As shown in FIG.

The plurality of refrigerators 100 and 200 may be classified according to a user's purpose of use, or may be independently provided to increase storage capacity. The plurality of refrigerators 100 and 200 may have the same structure, and a plurality of refrigerators 100 and 200 having various structures may be arranged in combination as needed.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the refrigerator 1 includes a first refrigerator 100 and a second refrigerator 200 installed side by side of the first refrigerator 100 . can be

The first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 may include, respectively, main bodies 10 and 20 forming a storage space, and doors 30 and 40 for shielding the opened front surfaces of the main bodies 10 and 20 . . In this case, the first refrigerator 100 may include a first body 10 forming a storage space, and a first door 30 shielding the open front of the first body 10 . . In addition, the second refrigerator 200 may include a second body 20 forming a storage space and a second door 40 shielding the open front of the second body 20 .

The space inside the main body 10 and 20 may be divided into a plurality of spaces, respectively. For example, the inner space of the main body 10 and 20 may be divided into upper spaces 11 and 21 and lower spaces 12 and 22, which are independent spaces maintained at different temperatures, respectively. In this case, the inner space of the first body 10 may be divided into a first upper space 11 and a second lower space 12 , and the inner space of the second body 20 is a second upper space It may be partitioned into (21) and a second lower space (22).

For example, as shown, the first refrigerator 100 includes a rotary door 31 that opens and closes the first upper space 11 by rotation, and the first lower space 12 by drawer-type pull-outs. It may be configured to include a drawer door 32 for opening and closing. In addition, the drawer door 32 may include a drawer door 32a provided at an upper portion and a drawer door 32b provided at a lower portion.

The second refrigerator 200 includes a pair of second revolving doors 41a and 41b for opening and closing the second upper space 21 by rotation, and a pair for opening and closing the second lower space 22 by rotation. of the third rotation door (42a, 42b) may be configured to include. These doors The second revolving door 41 and the third revolving door 42 may be called a French type door.

The first and second rotation doors 31 and 41 are respectively connected to the upper ends of the first and second rotation doors 31 and 41 and the first and second bodies 10 and 20 by door hinges 50 and 60, respectively. The upper surfaces are connected, and the first and second rotary doors 31 and 41 can be rotatably coupled to the first and second bodies 10 and 20 . In detail, the first rotation door 31 is rotatably coupled to the first body 10 by the first door hinge 50 , and the pair of second rotation doors 41a and 41b are one The pair of second door hinges 60 may be rotatably coupled to the second body 20 .

A portion of the door hinges 50 and 60 is connected to the upper portion of the main body 10 and 20, but a portion may be provided to protrude forward for rotation of the first and second rotating doors 31 and 41. have.

In addition, although not shown in detail, a separate hinge (not shown) is also provided at the lower end of the first and second rotation doors 31 and 41 so that the first and second rotation doors 31 and 41 are rotatably mounted. make it possible Accordingly, the upper spaces 11 and 21 may be opened and closed according to the rotation of the first and second rotary doors 31 and 41 .

Meanwhile, the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 may further include cover hinges 500 and 600 for shielding the first and second door hinges 50 and 60 from above, respectively. The cover hinges 500 and 600 may shield the door hinges 50 and 60 from above while being mounted on the first and second main bodies 10 and 20, respectively. Accordingly, the first and second door hinges 50 and 60 may not be exposed to the outside even when the first and second rotating doors 31 and 41 are rotated.

More specifically, the cover hinges 500 and 600 may be formed in the shape of a hexahedral box extending long in the horizontal direction. The cover hinges 500 and 600 may include a first cover hinge 500 mounted on the first body 10 and a second cover hinge 600 mounted on the second body 20 . The first and second cover hinges 500 and 600 may accommodate the first and second door hinges 50 and 60, respectively.

In one embodiment, first and second bracket coupling portions 510 and 610 may be formed on the upper surfaces of the first and second cover hinges 500 and 600 so that a bracket 400 to be described later is coupled to each other. Accordingly, one side of the bracket 400 is coupled to the first bracket coupling part 510 , and the other side of the bracket 400 is coupled to the second coupling part 610 , and is attached to the bracket 400 . Thus, the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 may be connected and fixed.

The first and second bracket coupling portions 510 and 610 may be formed close to the space S1 between the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 on the upper surface of the first and second cover hinges 500 and 600 , respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , with respect to the front surface of the refrigerator 1 , the first refrigerator 100 may be disposed on the right side and the second refrigerator 200 may be disposed in parallel on the left side. The first and second bracket coupling parts are formed close to the space S1 between the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 , and the first bracket coupling part 510 is located at the left end of the first cover hinge 500 . , the second bracket coupling part 610 may be formed at the left end of the second cover hinge 610 .

Meanwhile, the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 may be spaced apart to form a predetermined interspace S1 therebetween. The first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 may be disposed close to each other so that a gap between them may be minimized within a range that does not interfere with the opening and closing of the rotary doors 31 and 41 .

The decor member 300 may be inserted into the interspace S1 to shield the interspace S1 . When dry air flows into the space S1 between the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 while the internal temperatures of the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 are lower than the external temperatures, the first refrigerator 100 and the Dew condensation may occur in the second refrigerator 200 . When the interspace S1 is shielded through the decor member 300 , there is an advantage in that the dew formation phenomenon can be prevented.

And, since the decor member 300 shields the interspace S1, it is possible to prevent foreign substances from being introduced into the interspace S1. In addition, there is an advantage in that the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 are integrally formed through the decor member 300 to give a beautiful appearance. That is, the gap between the refrigerators 1 is not visible through the decor member 300 , and the appearance can be seen as being continuous and having a sense of unity.

The first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 spaced apart may be coupled by a bracket 400 . The bracket 400 may fix the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 spaced apart from each other. In an embodiment, the bracket 400 may fix the decor member 300 to the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 .

Hereinafter, the structure of the decor member 300 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

4 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of a decor member according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a bent state of the decor member according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is 6-6 in Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view cut along the '.

4 to 6 , the decor member 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be inserted into the interspace S1 to shield the interspace S1. The decor member 300 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the refrigerator 1 to shield the front and upper surfaces of the interspace S1 . For example, the deco member 300 is bent and inserted, the lower portion of the bent deco member 300 shields the entire surface of the interspace S1, and the upper portion of the bent deco member 300 is The upper surface of the interspace S1 may be shielded.

The decor member 300 may include a decor part 310 that forms an exterior of the refrigerator 1 by shielding the space S1 between them, and an insertion part 320 extending from the decor part 310 . can

The deco unit 310 may shield a portion of the front surface and the upper surface of the interspace S1 in a state in which the deco member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1 . The decoration part 310 forms the exterior of the refrigerator 1 in a state in which the decoration member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1. Through the decoration part 310, the exterior of the refrigerator 1 can be seen as if it is continuous and has a sense of unity.

In one embodiment, the decoration part 310 may be formed to be round. For example, the center of the decor part 310 may be convexly formed in the front, and may have a structure inclined to the rear. That is, the decor part 310 may be convexly rounded toward the front of the refrigerator 1 . Through this structure, when the decor member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1, the exterior of the refrigerator 1 may be continuous and have a sense of unity.

The decoration unit 310 may be formed to completely shield the front surface of the interspace S1 and extend in the left and right directions to maximize the mounting area of the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 . . In addition, the length in the left and right direction of the decoration part 310 is greater than the length in the left and right direction of the insertion part 320 in order to prevent the decoration member 300 from being excessively inserted into the interspace S1. can be formed.

The insertion part 320 may be formed to extend from the decoration part 310 . In detail, the insertion part 320 may be formed to extend vertically from the rear surface of the decoration part 310 . In a state in which the decoration member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1, the insertion unit 320 may be formed to extend from the rear surface of the decoration unit 310 toward the inside of the interspace S1. .

Meanwhile, the decor member 300 may further include, on both sides of the insertion unit 320 , ribs 330 protruding laterally from the insertion unit 320 . A plurality of the ribs 330 may be formed on both sides of the insertion part 320 .

In one embodiment, the rib 330 may include a first rib 332 formed at a central portion of the front-rear direction reference of the insertion portion 320 and a second rib 334 formed at a rear end portion. The first and second ribs 332 and 334 may extend from both sides of the insertion part 320 in the left and right directions.

The left and right lengths of the ribs 330 may be formed to correspond to the left and right lengths of the interspace S1 . For example, the left and right lengths of the ribs 330 may be the same as the left and right lengths of the interspace S1 . Accordingly, in a state in which the decor member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1, both side ends of the rib 330 are in contact with the first body 10 and the second body 20, respectively, The decor member 300 may be stably fixed. In detail, when the decor member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1 , one side of the rib 330 is in contact with the first refrigerator 100 and the other side of the rib 330 is in the second refrigerator. (200) can be reached.

Meanwhile, the decor member 300 may be bent, so that one side may shield the entire surface of the interspace S1 , and the other side may shield the upper surface of the interspace S1 .

At this time, the decor part 310 may be composed of a first decor part 310a for shielding the front surface of the interspace S1 and a second decor part 320b for shielding the upper surface of the interspace S1. can The first decorating part 310a and the second decorating part 310b may be integrally formed so that the exterior of the decorating part 310 can be seen as being continuous and having a sense of unity. That is, the second decoration part 320b may be formed to extend from the first decoration part 310a.

The decor member 300 is bent, so that the front and upper surfaces of the interspace S1 are simultaneously shielded, the decor member 300 may further include a cutout 340 . The cutout 340 may be formed by cutting the insertion portion 320 . The decor member 300 may be bent through the cutout 340 without interference of the insertion portion 320 . In more detail, the first decorated portion 310a and the second decorated portion 310b may be bent through the cutout 340 without interference of the insertion portion 320 .

In detail, a boundary line between the first decoration part 310a and the second decoration part 310b may be referred to as a reference line 345 . The insertion part 320 and the rib 330 may be cut based on the reference line 345 .

For example, the cutout 340 may be formed by cutting the insertion portion 320 around the reference line 345 . The cutout 340 may include a first cutout 340a positioned on the rear surface of the first decorating part 310a and a second cutout 340b positioned on the rear surface of the second decorating part 310b. have.

In addition, the cut-out insertion part 320 includes a first insertion part 320a formed on a rear surface of the first decoration part 310a and a second insertion part formed on a rear surface of the second decoration part 310b. (320b) may be included. An end of the first inserting part 320a and an end of the second inserting part 320b may be inclined in a direction away from each other from a contact point with the reference line 345 . An end of the first inserting part 320a and an end of the second inserting part 320b are disposed so that the second decorating part 310b does not interfere with each other in a state in which the second decorating part 310b is bent from the first decorating part 310a. It may be formed to be inclined with a set angle. In this case, the end of the first insertion part 320a may be understood as the first cutout 340a , and the end of the second insertion part 320b may be understood as the second cutout 340b .

Meanwhile, the cutout 340 may be formed by cutting the insertion portion 320 and the rib 330 . In detail, the cutout 340 is formed by cutting a portion of the inserting part 320 , and accordingly, the cutout 340 is the rib 330 formed on the side of the cutout inserting part 320 . It may also be formed by incision. Accordingly, the decor member 300 may be bent through the cutout 340 without interference of the insertion portion 320 and the rib 330 . That is, the first decorated portion 310a and the second decorated portion 310b may be bent through the cutout 340 without interference of the insertion portion 320 and the rib 330 .

Meanwhile, the decor member 300 may be made of a plastic material or a rubber material. For example, the decor member 300 may be made of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material. When a soft PVC material is used, the decor member 300 may be formed to give an aesthetic feeling similar to the texture of the first and second doors 30 and 40 . That is, it is possible to form a sense of unity between the decor member 300 and the first and second doors 30 and 40 .

Hereinafter, the structure of the bracket 400 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

7 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the bracket 400 according to the embodiment of the present invention may fix the refrigerator 1 . That is, the bracket 400 may connect a plurality of refrigerators 100 and 200 that are sequentially arranged in parallel. For example, the bracket 400 may be coupled to the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 to connect and fix the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 . have.

The bracket 400 may have one side coupled to the first refrigerator 100 and the other side coupled to the second refrigerator 200 to connect the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 . The bracket 400 may be coupled to, for example, upper portions of the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 . In detail, the bracket 400 may be coupled to the first cover hinge 500 and the second cover hinge 600 . More specifically, the bracket 400 may be coupled to the first bracket coupling part 510 and the second bracket coupling part 610 . When the bracket 400 is coupled to the cover hinges 500 and 600 , it is located at the top of the refrigerator 1 , so that when the user wants to separate the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 , it can be easily separated. There are advantages that can be

The bracket 400 forms one side of the bracket 400 , a first coupling part 410 coupled to the first bracket coupling part 510 , and the other side of the bracket 400 , the second bracket It may include a second coupling part 420 coupled to the coupling part 610 and a decor fixing part 430 formed between the first and second coupling parts 410 and 420 .

The first coupling part 410 may constitute one side of the bracket 400 , and the second coupling part 420 may constitute the other side of the bracket 400 . In addition, the first coupling part 410 may be coupled to the first bracket coupling part 510 , and the second coupling part 420 may be coupled to the second coupling part 610 . Accordingly, the bracket 400 may connect the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 to each other.

In one embodiment, the first coupling part 410 includes a first guide hole 411 for guiding the coupling of the bracket 400 to the first refrigerator 100 and the first guide hole 411 of the bracket 400 . A first fastening hole 412 for fastening to the refrigerator 100 may be included. The second coupling part 420 includes a second guide hole 421 for guiding the coupling of the bracket 400 to the second refrigerator 200 and the bracket 400 to the second refrigerator 200 . It may include a second fastening hole 422 for fastening.

The first guide hole 411 may be formed through the first coupling portion 410 . A plurality of the first guide holes 411 may be formed. The coupling of the bracket 400 to the first refrigerator 100 may be guided through the first guide hole 411 .

The second guide hole 421 may be formed through the second coupling part 420 . A plurality of second guide holes 421 may be formed. The coupling of the bracket 400 to the second refrigerator 200 may be guided through the second guide hole 421 .

More specifically, a plurality of first guide ribs 511 may be formed in the first bracket coupling portion 510 . The first guide rib 511 may be formed to protrude upward from the first bracket coupling part 510 . The first guide rib 511 may protrude to be inserted into the first guide hole 411 at a position corresponding to the position of the first guide hole 411 . That is, the first guide hole 411 may be formed in the first coupling portion 410 corresponding to the position of the first guide rib 511 . When the bracket 400 is placed on the first bracket coupling part 510 , the first guide rib 511 is inserted into the first guide hole 411 . Accordingly, the bracket 400 may be temporarily fixed to the first bracket coupling portion 510 .

A plurality of second guide ribs 611 may be formed in the second bracket coupling part 610 . The second guide rib 611 may be formed to protrude upward from the second bracket coupling part 610 . The second guide rib 611 may be formed to protrude to be inserted into the second guide hole 421 at a position corresponding to the position of the second guide hole 421 . That is, the second guide hole 421 may be formed in the second coupling part 420 corresponding to the position of the second guide rib 611 . When the bracket 400 is placed on the second bracket coupling part 610 , the second guide rib 611 is inserted into the second guide hole 421 . Accordingly, the bracket 400 may be temporarily fixed to the second bracket coupling part 610 .

In summary, the bracket 400 may move downward from the upper side of the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 and may be simultaneously placed on the first and second bracket coupling portions 510 and 610 . In detail, the bracket 400 moves from the upper side to the lower side, the first coupling part 410 is connected to the first bracket coupling part 510 , and the second coupling part 420 is the second bracket coupling part. 610 may be placed. At this time, the first guide rib 511 is inserted into the first guide rib hole 411 , and the second guide rib 611 is inserted into the second guide hole 421 to the bracket 400 . The first bracket coupling part 510 and the second bracket coupling part 610 may be temporarily fixed at the same time.

The first coupling hole 412 may be formed through the first coupling part 410 . A plurality of the first fastening holes 412 may be formed. The bracket 400 may be coupled to the first refrigerator 100 through the first fastening hole 412 . The second fastening hole 422 may be formed through the second coupling part 420 . A plurality of the second fastening holes 422 may be formed. The bracket 400 may be coupled to the second refrigerator 200 through the second fastening hole 422 .

More specifically, a plurality of first coupling holes 512 may be formed in the first bracket coupling part 510 . A plurality of second coupling holes 612 may be formed in the second bracket coupling part 610 . The first and second coupling holes 512 and 612 may be formed through the first and second bracket coupling portions 510 and 610, respectively. In addition, the first and second coupling holes 412 and 422 may be formed in the first and second coupling portions 410 and 420 corresponding to positions of the first and second coupling holes 512 and 612 , respectively.

In one embodiment, the fastening member 700 passes through the first fastening hole 412 and the first coupling hole 512 to connect the first coupling part 410 to the first bracket coupling part 510 . can be combined. In addition, the fastening member 700 may pass through the second fastening hole 422 and the second coupling hole 612 to couple the second coupling part 420 to the second bracket coupling part 610 . have

Meanwhile, the decor fixing part 430 may be formed between the first coupling part 410 and the second coupling part 420 . The decoration member 300 may be fixed through the decoration fixing part 430 .

In one embodiment, the decor fixing part 430 may be formed by bending upward from the first coupling part 410 and the second coupling part 420 . The decoration fixing part 430 may be bent upward from the first coupling part 410 and the second coupling part 420 to form a decoration space part 440 .

In detail, the decor fixing part 430 is to be formed extending upwardly from the first coupling part 410 and the second coupling part 420 to have a constant height L1 from the lower surface of the bracket 400 . can Accordingly, the decor space 440 may be formed under the decor fixing part 430 .

In more detail, the decor fixing part 430 is bent from the first coupling part 410 to extend upwardly, the first extension part 430a, and the second coupling part 420 is bent upward. It may include a second extension part 430b extending and a third extension part 430c connecting the first and second extension parts 430a and 430b to each other.

The decoration member 300 may be fixed to the decoration fixing part 430 . That is, the decor member 300 may be fixed between the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 by the decor fixing part 430 . In more detail, the second decor part 310b is inserted into the decor space part 440 so that the decor member 300 is positioned between the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 . can be fixed.

For example, the height L1 from the lower surface of the bracket 400 to the decoration fixing part 430 is the second decoration part based on the state in which the decoration member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1. It may correspond to the vertical height of the 310b.

Hereinafter, the combination of the refrigerator through the decor member and the bracket will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

8 is a perspective view showing the coupling state of the decorative member and the bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the coupling state of the decorative member according to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 10 is a view of the present invention It is a perspective view for showing the coupling state of the bracket according to the embodiment.

8 to 10 , in a state in which the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 form the interspace S1 and are spaced apart from each other in parallel, the decoration member 300 is The insertion part 320 may be inserted into the interspace S1.

In detail, the first inserting part 320a may be inserted in the front of the refrigerator 1 as a reference, and the second inserting part 320b may be inserted in the upper part. More specifically, the second insertion part 320b may be inserted into the interspace S1 of the upper surface of the first and second cover hinges 500 and 600 .

When the first inserting part 320a is inserted into the front of the refrigerator 1 as a reference, and the second inserting part 320b is inserted into the upper part, the first decorating part 310a and the second The decor part 310b is bent, so that the first decor part 310a can shield the upper surface of the interspace S1, and the second decor part 310b can shield the upper surface of the interspace S2. do.

The first decorated portion 310a and the second decorated portion 310b are bent based on the reference line 340 . Since the first decoration part 310a and the second decoration part 310b are integrally formed and bent, the bent boundary of the first decoration part 310a and the second decoration part 310b is gently rounded. A true bend can be formed. Accordingly, the exterior of the refrigerator 1 may continuously give a sense of unity to form a beautiful exterior.

Meanwhile, the first decoration part 310a and the second decoration part 310b may be bent through the cutout 340 without interference of the insertion part 320 . An end of the first inserting part 320a and an end of the second inserting part 320b are disposed so that the second decorating part 310b does not interfere with each other in a state in which the second decorating part 310b is bent from the first decorating part 310a. This is because it is formed to be inclined with a set angle. Accordingly, the bent boundary of the first decorated portion 310a and the second decorated portion 310b may form a gently rounded curve.

In a state in which the insertion part 320 is inserted into the interspace S1 , one side of the rib 330 is in the first refrigerator 100 and the other side of the rib 330 is in the second refrigerator. supported in contact with For example, the ribs 330 may be pressed against the first and second refrigerators 100 and 200 , such that the decor member 300 may be supported in the space S1 between them.

In a state in which the decor member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1 , the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 may be connected by the bracket 400 . In addition, the decor member 300 may be fixed to the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 through the bracket 400 .

In a state in which the decor member 300 is inserted into the interspace S1 , the bracket 400 may move from the upper side to the lower side to connect the first refrigerator 100 and the second refrigerator 200 . .

In detail, the bracket 400 may move from the upper side to the lower side and be seated on the first cover hinge 500 and the second cover hinge 600 at the same time. In this case, the first coupling part 410 may be seated on the first bracket coupling part 510 , and the second coupling part 420 may be seated on the second bracket coupling part 610 .

When the first coupling part 410 is seated on the first bracket coupling part 510 , the first guide rib 511 may be inserted into the first guide hole 411 . At the same time, the second coupling part 420 is seated on the second bracket coupling part 610 , and the second guide rib 611 is inserted into the second guide hole 421 so that the bracket 400 is installed. It may be temporarily fixed to the first bracket coupling part 510 and the second bracket coupling part 610 at the same time.

On the other hand, in a state in which the bracket 400 is seated on the first bracket coupling part 510 and the second bracket coupling part 610 , the decoration member 300 is fixed by the decoration fixing part 430 . can be In more detail, the second decoration part 310b is inserted into the decoration space part 440 formed by the decoration fixing part 430 so that the decoration member 300 is formed in the first refrigerator 100 . And it may be fixed between the second refrigerator (200).

The first coupling part 410 and the second coupling part 420 may be coupled to the first bracket coupling part 410 and the second bracket coupling part 510 by a fastening member 700, respectively. can

1 refrigerator
100 1st Refrigerator
200 second refrigerator
300 deco missing
400 bracket
500 first cover hinge
600 second cover hinge

Claims (11)

a first refrigerator including a first body in which a first storage space is formed;
a second refrigerator including a second body spaced apart from each other to form a space on the side of the first refrigerator, the second body having a second storage space;
a decor member inserted into the interspace to shield the interspace; and
and a bracket for fixing the decor member to the first and second refrigerators and connecting the first refrigerator and the second refrigerator. The method of claim 1,
The decor member is
a decor part for forming an exterior of the refrigerator by shielding the space therebetween; and
Refrigerator including an insertion part extending inwardly from the rear surface of the decor part to be inserted into the interspace. 3. The method of claim 2,
The decor member is
Further comprising ribs protruding laterally from both sides of the insertion part,
The rib has one side in contact with the first refrigerator and the other side in contact with the second refrigerator in a state in which the decor member is inserted into the space between the ribs. 4. The method of claim 3,
A left-right direction length of the rib is formed to correspond to a left-right direction length of the space between the ribs. 3. The method of claim 2,
The deco unit,
a first decoration unit for shielding the entire surface of the interspace;
a second decorating part extending from the first decorating part and shielding the upper surface of the interspace; and
and a reference line defining a boundary between the first decoration part and the second decoration part,
The insert part,
a first insertion part formed in the first decor part; and
and a second insertion part formed in the second decor part,
An end of the first insert and an end of the second insert are inclined in a direction away from each other from a contact point with the reference line.
The second decor part is bent from the first decor part to shield an upper surface of the space therebetween. 6. The method of claim 5,
The end of the first insert and the end of the second insert are inclined at an angle set so as not to interfere with each other when the second decor part is bent from the first decor part. The method of claim 1,
The first refrigerator,
a first rotation door coupled to the first body by a first hinge to open and close the first storage space; and
and a first cover hinge mounted on the upper surface of the first body to accommodate the first hinge,
The second refrigerator,
a second rotary door coupled to the second body by a second hinge to open and close the second storage space; and
and a second cover hinge mounted on the upper surface of the second body to accommodate the second hinge,
The bracket is coupled to the first cover hinge and the second cover hinge to connect the first refrigerator and the second refrigerator. 8. The method of claim 7,
The bracket is
a first coupling part forming one side of the bracket; and
and a second coupling part forming the other side of the bracket;
The first coupling part is coupled to the first cover hinge, and the second coupling part is coupled to the second cover hinge to connect the first refrigerator and the second refrigerator. 9. The method of claim 8,
The first cover hinge,
and a first bracket coupling part to which the first coupling part is coupled;
The second cover hinge,
A refrigerator including a second bracket coupling part to which the second coupling part is coupled. 10. The method of claim 9,
The first coupling portion includes a first guide hole formed through the first coupling portion,
The second coupling portion includes a second guide hole formed through the second coupling portion,
The first bracket coupling portion includes a first guide rib protruding to be inserted into the first guide hole at a position corresponding to the position of the first guide hole,
and a second guide rib protruding to be inserted into the second guide hole at a position corresponding to the position of the second bracket coupling part. 9. The method of claim 8,
The bracket is
It is positioned between the first coupling part and the second coupling part, and further comprising a decor fixing part bent upward from the first coupling part and the second coupling part to form a decor space part,
The decor member is inserted into the decor space portion and fixed to the first and second refrigerators.

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