KR20210156161A - Door for a refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a door of a refrigerator. To this end, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a door of a refrigerator comprises: a first bracket provided on the edge side of a frame assembly; and a second bracket provided on the edge side of a door liner. The first and second brackets are configured to be coupled. With this configuration, a connector of a power line can be easily located in an inner space of the first and second brackets when assembling of the frame assembly and the door liner.

Description

Refrigerator door {Door for a refrigerator}

The present invention relates to a door of a refrigerator.

The refrigerator includes a cabinet forming a storage compartment and a door rotatably provided in front of the cabinet to open and close the storage compartment. The door may have various forms, such as one door for opening and closing the storage compartment or a double-door type door (two doors) for opening and closing the storage compartment from both sides.

The door may be provided with an electric device that requires electricity supply. For example, the door may be provided with a dispenser capable of taking out ice or water. As another example, when the door is provided in the form of a double door type, a pillar for sealing between the two doors in a closed state may be provided.

As described above, when the electric device is provided in the door, a power line for supplying power to drive the electric device needs to be provided, and in general, the power line extends into the inside of the door through the hinge shaft of the door, and the configured to be connected to an electrical device.

However, it is not easy to draw such a power line to the outside of the door, and this has a problem in that the number of man-hours is increased during the door assembly process.

When the dispenser is provided in the door, it is easy to fix the power line or the bracket for holding the power line at the correct position using the structure of the dispenser. However, in the case of a door not provided with a dispenser, there is a problem in that it is not easy to fix the power line or the bracket to an accurate position.

Information on related prior literature is as follows.

1. Registration number (registration date): 10-148392 (January 13, 2015)

2. Title of invention: refrigerator door

The embodiment of the present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and in a door in which a door liner is assembled to a frame assembly and foaming is performed to form an insulating material therein, the power wire bracket can be disposed at an accurate position. An object of the present invention is to provide a door for a refrigerator.

In particular, providing a door of a refrigerator including a first bracket in a frame assembly and a second bracket in a door liner, wherein the first and second brackets can be easily combined when assembling the frame assembly and the door liner. aim to

Another object of the present invention is to provide a door of a refrigerator in which the heater power line of the filler connected to the side of the door can be easily connected to the connector located in the inner space of the first and second brackets.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a door of a refrigerator in which the first bracket can be easily fixed to the edge of the frame assembly, and the second bracket can be easily fixed to the edge of the door liner.

In order to solve the above problems, a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first bracket provided on an edge side of a frame assembly and a second bracket provided on an edge side of a door liner, and the first ,2 The brackets are configured to be coupled. With this configuration, the connector of the power line can be easily located in the inner space of the first and second brackets when the frame assembly and the door liner are assembled.

A pillar having a heater may be mounted on a side surface of the frame assembly, and a power line of the heater may be easily connected to the connector through an opening of the door liner.

The frame assembly is provided with a protrusion coupling structure for fixing the first bracket, so that the first bracket can be firmly coupled.

The door liner is provided with an insertion structure for fixing the second bracket, so that the second bracket can be firmly coupled.

A bracket opening is formed in the second bracket at a position corresponding to the opening of the door liner, and a connector and a power line can be easily connected through the opening of the bracket.

A door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a front frame; a side frame provided on a side of the front frame; a first bracket provided on a rear surface of the front frame and shielded by the side frame; a door liner provided at the rear of the front frame; a second bracket provided on the door liner and disposed in contact with the first bracket to form an accommodation space together with the first bracket; a filler provided on a side of the door liner to seal between the two doors and provided with a heater; and a power line connected to the heater and passing through the accommodating space of the first and second brackets.

The side frame may include a frame side portion for shielding a side surface of the first bracket and a frame front portion provided on a rear surface of the front frame and coupled to the first bracket.

The first bracket may include a front portion coupled to the frame front portion and a rear portion contacting the rear surface of the second bracket, and a connector connected to the power line may be provided on the rear portion.

A front groove in which the power line is positioned may be formed in a rear portion of the first bracket, and a connector bracket for supporting the connector may be provided in the front groove.

The front portion of the first bracket may include a rib caught in the rib hole of the frame front portion or a frame fastening portion fastened to the frame front portion.

It further includes a frame coupling member for coupling the side frame to the front frame, the frame front portion may be fixed between the front frame and the frame coupling member.

The frame coupling member may include a coupling rib that is hooked on the first locking hole of the front frame and the second locking hole of the frame front part.

The second bracket may include a front portion facing the first bracket and forming a first opening through which the power line passes; and a side portion provided on an inner surface of the door liner and forming a second opening through which the power line passes.

The door liner includes a door liner body forming a rear surface of the door and a side part provided at a side of the door liner body, and a through hole aligned with the second opening of the second bracket is formed in the side part of the door liner. can be

It may further include a gasket provided between the side portion of the door liner and the side portion of the second bracket.

A lead wire connected to the connector and electrically connected to the power line may be further included, and the first bracket may include a wire lead-out part through which the lead wire passes.

The lead wire may be inserted into the hinge of the door.

It further includes a sealing member provided on the rear surface of the first bracket, the sealing member may be provided between the first and second brackets.

The pillar may include an upper connecting member rotatably coupled to an upper portion of the door liner; a lower connecting member rotatably coupled to a lower portion of the door liner; and a pillar bracket provided between the upper connecting member and the lower connecting member and coupled to the second bracket.

The front frame may have a shape of a quadrangular panel, and the first bracket may be located at a central height of a side surface of the front frame.

According to the above-described embodiment, with respect to a door in which the door liner is assembled to the frame assembly and foaming is performed to form a heat insulating material therein, the power wire bracket can be disposed at an accurate position.

In particular, when the frame assembly includes the first bracket and the door liner includes the second bracket, the first and second brackets can be easily coupled when assembling the frame assembly and the door liner.

In addition, the heater power line of the pillar connected to the side of the door may be easily connected to the connector located in the inner space of the first and second brackets.

In addition, the first bracket may be easily fixed to the edge side of the frame assembly, and the second bracket may be easily fixed to the edge side of the door liner.

1 is a perspective view showing an exterior of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a refrigerator showing a state in which the refrigerator compartment door of the refrigerator is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a refrigerator compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of a refrigerator compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a filler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view illustrating a rear view of a refrigerator compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a rear view of a refrigerator compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a rear view showing a rear view of the frame assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a partial configuration of a frame assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a side frame and a first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a perspective view showing a combined state of the side frame and the first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a front view showing a state in which the front panel is coupled to the front of the frame assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a front view showing the configuration of the first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a side view showing a state in which a connector is coupled to the first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a door liner and a second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a combined state of a door liner and a second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a side view showing the configuration of a second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is an exploded side view showing the configuration of a frame assembly and a door liner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 is an exploded view showing a state before the first bracket of the frame assembly and the second bracket of the door liner are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a view showing a state in which the lead wire W is drawn out through the first bracket and the second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a view showing a state in which a lead wire according to an embodiment of the present invention is extended from the first bracket to the hinge connection part of the door.

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 addition, in describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. 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".

1 is a perspective view showing an exterior of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a refrigerator showing an open state of the refrigerator compartment door of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2 , a refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a cabinet 10 having a storage compartment. The cabinet 10 may have a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.

A plurality of storage chambers 17 and 18 are formed inside the cabinet 11 . The plurality of storage compartments 17 and 18 include a refrigerating compartment 17 and a freezing compartment 18 . The refrigerating compartment 17 and the freezing compartment 18 may be separated by a partition wall 60 . For example, the freezing compartment 18 may be located below the refrigerating compartment 17 . A heat insulating material may be provided inside the partition wall 60 to insulate the refrigerating compartment 17 and the freezing compartment 18 .

The refrigerator 1 may further include a refrigerator door provided in front of the storage compartments 17 and 18 to open and close the storage compartments 17 and 18 . The refrigerator door may include refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 for opening and closing the refrigerating compartment and freezing compartment doors 31 and 32 for opening and closing the freezing compartment.

For example, the refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 and the freezing compartment doors 31 and 32 may be hinge-coupled to the cabinet 10 to be rotatably provided. The refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 may rotate forward about the hinge 23 to open the refrigerating compartment 17 , and rotate rearward about the hinge 23 to close the refrigerating compartment 17 .

Similarly, the freezing chamber doors 31 and 32 may rotate forward with respect to the hinge to open the freezing chamber 18 , and may close the freezing chamber 18 by rotating backward about the hinge.

However, the opening and closing types of the refrigerating compartment door and the freezing compartment door are not limited thereto, and may be configured as a drawer type drawing out forward.

The refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 may be provided with a pair of left and right so that the refrigerating compartment 17 is shielded by the pair of doors. The pair of doors includes a first refrigerating compartment door 21 and a second refrigerating compartment door 22 .

One or more baskets 24 may be installed on the rear surfaces of the first and second refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 .

The freezing chamber doors 31 and 32 are provided with a pair of left and right, and may be configured to open and close the freezing chamber by the pair of doors. The pair of doors includes a first freezing chamber door 31 and a second freezing chamber door 32 .

A hinge cover 15 for shielding hinges provided on both sides of the first and second refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 may be provided on the upper surface of the cabinet 10 .

A display 16 displaying operation information of the refrigerator may be provided on the front of the hinge cover 15 , and the controller 50 of the refrigerator may be provided on the rear of the hinge cover 15 . A lead wire W, which will be described later, may be connected to the controller 50 .

In addition, recessed handle grooves 27 and 37 may be formed at the lower ends of the refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 and at the upper ends of the freezing compartment doors 31 and 32 . The handle grooves 27 and 37 include a first handle groove 27 formed at each lower end of the first and second refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 and upper ends of the first and second freezer compartment doors 31 and 32 respectively. It includes a second handle groove (37) formed in.

A user can open and close the refrigerator compartment doors 21 and 22 or the freezer compartment doors 31 and 32 by putting a user's hand into the handle grooves 27 and 37 .

Meanwhile, the filler 200 may be mounted on the first refrigerating compartment door 21 among the refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 . The filler 200 is to prevent cold air from leaking between the pair of refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 when all of the pair of refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 are closed, and the first refrigerating compartment door 21 It is configured to be rotated according to the opening and closing and to be selectively folded toward the first refrigerating compartment door 21 .

3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a refrigerating compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a refrigerating compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a filler according to an embodiment of the present invention It is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of

3 to 5 , the refrigerating compartment door 21 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a front panel 120 forming the front exterior of the refrigerating compartment door 21 and a rear panel supporting the front panel 120 . and a frame assembly 100 . The front panel 120 may be detachably provided in front of the frame assembly 100 . According to a user's preference, the design or color of the front panel 120 may be changed to be coupled to the frame assembly 100 .

The frame assembly 100 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the front panel 120 and includes a front frame 110 having a front surface to which the front panel 120 is attached. The front frame 110 may be formed of a metal material having a low degree of deformation due to an external force. The front frame 110 may have a rectangular plate shape.

The frame assembly 100 may include a door liner 130 positioned at the rear of the front frame 110 . The door liner 130 may be coupled to the front frame 110 while a portion of the door liner 130 is spaced apart from the front frame 110 . Accordingly, an insulating space for accommodating the insulating material may be formed between the front frame 110 and the door liner 130 .

The frame assembly 100 may further include an upper frame 141 connected to an upper side of the front frame 110 and a lower frame 145 connected to a lower side of the front frame 110 .

The upper frame 141 may cover an upper side of the insulating space, and the lower frame 145 may cover a lower side of the insulating space.

The frame assembly 100 may further include a plurality of side frames 170 forming a side exterior of the refrigerator door 12 . For example, the plurality of side frames 170 may include a first side frame 170a (refer to FIG. 7 ) and the second side frame 170b (refer to FIG. 7 ).

Each of the side frames 170a and 170b may cover a connection portion between the front frame 110 and the door liner 130 .

A first bracket 310 to be described later may be assembled to the first side frame 170a. In detail, the first side frame 170a includes a frame side portion 171 that shields the side surface of the first bracket 310 and a frame front portion 172 coupled to the rear surface of the front frame 110 .

The frame front portion 172 may be provided on a rear edge portion of the front frame 110 .

The frame side portion 171 and the frame front portion 172 are integrally formed, and the first side frame 170a is formed in an “L” shape by the frame side portion 171 and the frame front portion 172 . It may have a bent shape. The first bracket 310 may be assembled to the frame front portion 172 .

A pillar 200 may be mounted on the side of the door on which the first side frame 170a is provided. The first side frame 170a may be provided outside the first bracket 310 to shield the first bracket 310 . Accordingly, the first bracket 310 is not visible to the outside, so that the aesthetics can be improved.

In the second side frame 170b, a hinge groove 170b1 (refer to FIG. 7) that is depressed at a position where the door hinge is provided is formed.

A first bracket 310 provided with a connector 330 of a power line may be installed on the edge of the front frame 110 . For example, the first bracket 310 is provided on one side edge portion of the front frame 110 having a rectangular plate shape, and may be disposed approximately at an intermediate height in the vertical direction of the front frame 110 .

The door liner 130 is provided on both sides of the door liner body 131 forming the rear surface of the refrigerator compartment door 21 and the door liner body 131 to form a side edge of the door liner 130 . It includes two side parts 132 .

On one of the two side portions 132 of the door liner 130 , a second bracket 350 is coupled to the first bracket 310 and forms an accommodating space for the connector 330 together with the first bracket 310 . ) is included. For example, the second bracket 350 may be disposed approximately at an intermediate height of the door liner 130 in the vertical direction. The height of the second bracket 350 and the height of the first bracket 310 may correspond to each other.

When the frame assembly 100 and the door liner 130 are assembled, the first and second brackets 310 and 350 are coupled to make surface contact with each other, and a sealing member may be provided around the contacted portion. With this configuration, the heat insulating material may not penetrate into the receiving space of the connector 330 .

A through hole 133 may be formed in the side portion 132 of the door liner 130 at a height corresponding to the mounting height of the second bracket 350 . The inner space of the second bracket 350 may communicate with the through hole 133 . Accordingly, the power line 292 of the heater 290 of the pillar 200 may extend into the inner space of the second bracket 350 through the through hole 133 . A second bracket opening 354 communicating with the through hole 133 may be formed in the second bracket 350 .

One of the two side portions 132 of the door liner 130 includes a plurality of support portions 134 and 135 coupled to the pillar 200 . The side portion of the door liner 130 provided with the plurality of supports 134 and 135 may be the same as the side portion provided with the second bracket 350 . The second bracket 350 may be positioned between the plurality of support parts 134 and 135 .

The plurality of support parts 134 and 135 are provided on the door liner 130 and include an upper support part 134 provided at a higher position than the second bracket 350 . The upper support part 134 may be connected to the upper connection member 224 of the pillar 200 to support the pillar 200 .

The plurality of support parts 134 and 135 are provided under the door liner 130 and further include a lower support part 135 provided at a lower position than the second bracket 350 . The lower support part 134 may be connected to the lower connection member 224 of the pillar 200 to support the pillar 200 .

The pillar 200 is provided on the pillar 200 and includes an upper connecting member 224 connected to the upper support 134 of the door liner 130 . The pillar 200 is provided under the pillar 200 and further includes a lower connecting member 225 connected to the lower support 135 of the door liner 130 . Hereinafter, the configuration of the filler 200 will be described in more detail.

The filler 200 includes a plate part 220 and a body 210 coupled to the plate part 220 . The upper connecting member 224 and the lower connecting member 225 are mounted on the body 210 to be connected to the door liner 130 .

When the refrigerating compartment doors 21 and 22 are closed, the second refrigerating compartment door 22 is provided with a gasket having a magnet embedded therein, and the gasket may be in close contact with the plate unit 220 . The plate part 220 may be made of a steel material.

The body 210, when the filler 200 and the body 210 are combined, a space in which the foam insulation material can be filled is formed.

A rotating protrusion 215 is formed to protrude from the upper surface of the body 210 . The rotating protrusion 215 may be inserted into a protrusion groove provided on an inner upper surface of the refrigerating compartment 17 when the first refrigerating compartment door 21 is closed.

A plurality of mounting portions are formed on the body 210 . The plurality of mounting portions are formed on the upper portion of the body 210 and include a first mounting portion 262 to which the upper connecting member 224 is mounted, and a pillar bracket 230 formed at approximately the central portion of the body 210 . It includes a second mounting part 264 to be mounted and a third mounting part 266 formed under the body 210 and to which the lower connecting member 225 is mounted. The pillar bracket 230 may be referred to as an “intermediate connecting member”.

For example, the upper connecting member 224 , the pillar bracket 230 , and the lower connecting member 225 are axially coupled to the respective mounting parts 262 , 264 and 266 . Accordingly, the pillar 200 may be configured to rotate about the plurality of connecting members 224 , 230 , and 225 as an axis.

The filler 200 further includes a heater 290 .

The heater 290 is attached to or disposed adjacent to one side of the plate part 220 , and is configured to generate heat when power is applied to heat the plate part 220 . Therefore, it may be configured to prevent or eliminate the occurrence of dew condensation on the front surface of the filler 200 due to a temperature difference with the outside air.

The heater 290 may include a wire heater having a predetermined diameter. Of course, the heater 290 may be configured as a planar heater rather than a wire shape.

A wire entrance 238 through which the power line 292 of the heater 290 enters and exits may be formed in a substantially central portion of the second mounting part 264 .

After the power line 292 is guided to the power line entrance 238 , it can be guided to the inside of the first refrigerating compartment door 21 through the pillar bracket 230 . Accordingly, the power line 292 of the heater 290 can be connected to the heater 290 without being exposed to the outside of the filler 200 .

Meanwhile, a reinforcing member 270 is further mounted inside the body 210 . The reinforcing member 270 is attached to the inner surface of the body 210 and is elongated in the longitudinal direction of the body 210 . In addition, the reinforcing member 210 is formed of a metal material, and is formed so that both ends are bent to prevent the body 210 from being twisted.

An injection hole for foaming of the heat insulating material is formed in the body 210 , and an insulation cap 280 for shielding the injection hole may be provided after molding of the insulation material by the foaming is completed.

6 is a perspective view showing a rear view of a refrigerating compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a rear view of a refrigerating compartment door according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the present invention It is a rear view showing a rear view of the frame assembly according to the present invention, FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a partial configuration of the frame assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a side frame and a first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a combined state of the side frame and the first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a front panel on the front of the frame assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a front view showing a coupled state, FIG. 13 is a front view showing the configuration of a first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a side view showing a state in which a connector is coupled to the first bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention to be.

6 to 14 , the door of the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a frame assembly 100 constituting the front of the door, a door liner 130 provided at the rear of the frame assembly 100, and and a pillar 200 rotatably provided to the side of the door liner 130 .

The filler 200 is provided on the outer surface of the side part 132 of the door liner 130 and forms an insertion space for the power line 292 and the lead wire W on the inner surface of the side part 132 . A bracket 350 may be assembled.

A front portion of the second bracket 350 is disposed to face the first bracket 310 , and a first bracket opening 351a may be formed in the front portion of the second bracket 350 . The rear portion of the first bracket 310 may contact the front portion of the second bracket 350 .

Basket support parts 138 for supporting the basket 24 may be provided on both sides of the door liner 130 . For example, a plurality of the baskets 24 may be provided and arranged in the vertical direction, and a plurality of the basket support parts 238 may be provided correspondingly and arranged in the vertical direction.

The frame assembly 100 further includes a side frame 170 provided on the rear surface of the front frame 110 and a frame coupling member 178 for coupling the side frame 170 to the front frame 110 . .

The frame coupling member 178 may be provided on the frame front portion 172 of the side frame 170 . That is, the frame front portion 172 may be fixed between the front frame 110 and the frame coupling member 178 .

The frame coupling member 178 is provided at the rear of each frame front portion 172 of the first and second side frames 170a and 170b, and may be provided in plurality in the vertical direction. The plurality of frame coupling members 178 may be provided at the rear of each of the first and second side frames 170a and 170b. For example, three of the plurality of frame coupling members 178 are vertically arranged, and may be provided at the rear of each of the first and second side frames 170a and 170b.

The first bracket 310 is provided at the rear of the front frame 110 , a portion of the first bracket 310 is coupled to the rear of the frame front portion 172 , and another portion is provided at the rear of the front frame 110 . ) can be located behind the

A connector 330 for connecting the power line 292 of the heater 290 and the lead wire W may be provided on the first bracket 310 . For example, the connector 330 may be supported by the first bracket 310 .

The power line connected to the heater 290 of the pillar 200 with respect to the connector 330 is the power line 292, and the power line extending to the outside of the door and connected to the controller 50 is It may be referred to as the lead wire (W). From another point of view, the power line 292 and the lead wire W may be referred to as a first power line and a second power line, respectively, and these may be collectively referred to as a “power line”.

The configuration of the front frame 110 , the side frame 170 , and the first connector 310 will be described in more detail.

The frame side portion 172 of the side frame 170 includes a bracket fastening portion 175 that is fastened to the first connector 310 . A predetermined fastening member may be fastened to the bracket fastening part 175 to be coupled to the frame fastening part 317 of the first connector 310 .

The frame fastening part 317 may be provided on the front part 311 of the first connector 310 . The first connector 310 may include a connector body 310a including a front part 311 and a rear part 312 .

Rib holes 176a and 176b for engaging with the first connector 310 are formed in the frame side portion 172 . A plurality of rib holes 176a and 176b are formed, and the plurality of rib holes 176a and 176b include a first rib hole 176a formed above the bracket fastening part 175 and the bracket fastening part ( It includes a second rib hole 176b formed on the lower side of the 175.

The first bracket 310 is provided on the upper side of the frame fastening part 317 and provided below the first rib 316a coupled to the first rib hole 176a and the frame fastening part 317. and a second rib 316b coupled to the second rib hole 176b.

The first connector 310 may be stably coupled to the frame side portion 172 through the frame fastening portion 317 and the first and second ribs 316a and 316b.

The first bracket 310 includes a rear portion 312 coupled to the front surface of the second bracket 350 . A front groove 312a is formed in the rear portion 312 , and a connector bracket 315 for supporting the connector 330 may be provided in the front groove 312a.

The connector 330 is supported by the connector bracket 315 , and at least a portion of the connector 330 may be positioned in the front groove 312a. In addition, the power line 292 and the lead wire W connected to the connector 330 may be accommodated in the front groove 312a.

A wire lead-out part 313 through which the lead wire W passes may be provided on the upper surface of the first bracket 310 . The lead wire (W) is passed through the wire lead-out part (313).

The side frame 170 may be coupled to the front frame 110 . In detail, a first locking hole 116 is formed in the front frame 110 , and a second locking hole 177 is formed in the frame front portion 172 of the side frame 170 . The first and second locking holes 116 and 177 are aligned in the front-rear direction, and the first and second locking holes 116 and 177 may be caught by the coupling rib 178a of the frame coupling member 178 .

The first locking hole 116 and the second locking hole 177 are formed in plurality, respectively, and may be formed to be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction.

A side frame fastening part 115 fastened to the side frame 170 is formed in the front frame 110 . A predetermined fastening member is fastened to the side frame fastening part 115 , and the fastening member may be coupled to the front frame fastening part 179 of the side frame 170 .

The side frame 170 may be provided with a coupling bracket 171a fastened to the frame fastening member 178 . The coupling bracket 171a may protrude from the frame side part 171 and be coupled to the frame fastening member 178 .

15 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a door liner and a second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing a combined state of the door liner and the second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention; 17 is a side view showing the configuration of a second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

15 to 17 , the second bracket 350 according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided on the door liner 130 . A through hole 133 may be formed in the side portion 132 of the door liner 130 , and the second bracket 350 may be disposed inside the side portion 132 .

The second bracket 350 may have a polyhedral shape including a front part 351 and a side part 353 . In addition, an accommodating space 352 in which the connector 330 and the power lines 292 and W are located may be formed inside the second bracket 350 .

A first opening 351a is formed in the front portion 351 of the second bracket 350 . The front portion 351 excluding the first opening 351a may be coupled to the rear surface of the first bracket 310 in surface contact.

A second opening 354 positioned inside the first through hole 133 is formed in the side portion 353 of the second bracket 350 . The first through hole 133 and the second opening 354 may be laterally aligned.

The side part 353 excluding the second opening 354 may be in close contact with the side part 132 of the door liner 130 .

When the first and second brackets 310 and 350 are coupled to the second opening 354 , the connector 330 located inside the first and second brackets 310 and 350 is connected to the heater 290 of the pillar 200 . It can be understood as a through hole for communicating the inner space and the outer space of the first and second brackets 310 and 350 so as to connect the power line 292 and the lead wire W of the .

A gasket 360 is provided between the side part 353 of the second bracket 350 and the side part 132 of the door liner 130 . The gasket 360 may function as a sealing member for close contact between the second bracket 350 and the side surface 132 of the door liner 130 .

The gasket 360 may have a shape of a quadrangular frame by opening a portion corresponding to the second opening 354 .

The second bracket 350 is provided with a coupling boss 357 coupled to the second pillar 200 . The coupling boss 357 is positioned in the second opening 354 and may be provided in plurality by being spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction.

The coupling boss 357 may be coupled to the bracket coupling part 233 provided in the pillar bracket 230 . By such a coupling configuration, the pillar 200 may rotate around the pillar bracket 230 while maintaining the state in which the second bracket 354 is coupled through the bracket coupling part 233 . .

The second bracket 350 further includes a reinforcing rib 318 for reinforcing the strength of the second bracket 350 . The reinforcing rib 318 may be provided on an inner surface of the second bracket 350 forming the accommodation space 352 .

18 is a side exploded view showing the configuration of a frame assembly and a door liner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 is a first bracket of the frame assembly and a second bracket of the door liner are coupled to each other according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded view showing the previous state, and FIG. 20 is a view showing a state in which the lead wire W is drawn out through the first bracket and the second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 21 is an embodiment of the present invention It is a view showing a state in which the lead wire is extended from the first bracket to the hinge connection part of the door.

18 to 21 , the door liner 130 may be assembled to the rear of the frame assembly 100 of the present invention.

A first coupling rib 105 is provided on a rear edge of the frame assembly 100 , and a second coupling rib 139 coupled to the first coupling rib 105 is provided on a front edge of the door liner 130 . ) is included. In the process of assembling the frame assembly 100 and the door liner 130 , the first and second coupling ribs 105 and 139 may be coupled to each other.

The first coupling rib 105 may be provided to protrude from the rear ends of the first and second side frames 170a and 170b, and from the rear end of the upper frame 141 and the rear end of the lower frame 145 . have. The second coupling rib 139 may protrude from the front portion of the door liner 130 .

When the frame assembly 100 and the door liner 130 are assembled, the rear surface of the first bracket 310 and the front surface of the second bracket 350 may be configured to be in close contact with each other. A sealing member 319 may be provided between the rear surface portion 312 of the first bracket 310 and the front portion 351 of the second bracket 350 to facilitate the adhesion.

When the first and second brackets 310 and 350 are in close contact, the connector 330 supported by the connector support part 315 may be positioned in the inner space formed by the first and second brackets 310 and 350 . In addition, the power line 292 and the lead wire W of the heater 290 may be positioned in the inner space.

The power line 292 is connected to the connector 330, and through the first opening 351a of the front part 351 of the second connector 350 in the front groove 312a, the second connector 350 ) may be introduced into the accommodation space 352 .

The power line 292 may be drawn out to the side of the door liner 130 through the second opening 354 of the second connector 350 , and may be connected to the pillar bracket 230 . In addition, the power line 292 may be connected to the heater 290 .

The lead wire W is connected to the connector 330 to extend upward, and may be drawn out through the wire lead-out part 313 . The lead wire W extends upward along the inner space of the refrigerator door, and is connected to the hinge connector 102 provided at the upper portion of the door. For example, the lead wire W may be embedded in a door insulating material.

The hinge connecting portion 102 is a portion to which the hinge shaft is coupled. The lead wire W may be inserted into the hinge shaft, drawn out to the top of the cabinet 10 and connected to the controller 50 of the refrigerator. The controller 50 may be provided inside the hinge cover 15 .

According to such a configuration, the power line may be accommodated in the inner space of the first and second brackets and may not be exposed to the outside, and the first and second brackets may be easily installed.

10: cabinet 17: refrigerator compartment
18: freezer compartment 21, 22: refrigerator compartment door
31,32: freezer door 100: frame assembly
110: front frame 120: front panel
130: door liner 200: filler
310: first bracket 350: second bracket

Claims (15)

In the door of the refrigerator which shields the storage room and is provided with two doors in the left and right directions,
front frame;
a side frame provided on a side of the front frame;
a first bracket provided on a rear surface of the front frame and shielded by the side frame;
a door liner provided at the rear of the front frame;
a second bracket provided on the door liner and disposed in contact with the first bracket to form an accommodation space together with the first bracket;
a filler provided on a side of the door liner to seal between the two doors and provided with a heater; and
The door of the refrigerator including a power line connected to the heater and passing through the accommodating space of the first and second brackets. The method of claim 1,
and the side frame includes a frame side portion for shielding a side surface of the first bracket, and a frame front portion provided on a rear surface of the front frame and coupled to the first bracket. 3. The method of claim 2,
The first bracket includes a front portion coupled to the frame front portion and a rear portion contacting the rear surface of the second bracket,
A door of the refrigerator provided with a connector connected to the power line at the rear portion. 4. The method of claim 3,
A front groove in which the power line is located is formed in the rear portion of the first bracket,
A door of the refrigerator provided with a connector bracket for supporting the connector in the front groove. 4. The method of claim 3,
The front portion of the first bracket,
The door of the refrigerator including a rib engaging in the rib hole of the frame front part or a frame fastening part fastened to the frame front part. 3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a frame coupling member for coupling the side frame to the front frame,
The door of the refrigerator fixed to the frame front portion between the front frame and the frame coupling member. 7. The method of claim 6,
and the frame coupling member includes a coupling rib that engages in a first locking hole of the front frame and a second locking hole in the front of the frame. The method of claim 1,
The second bracket is
a front part facing the first bracket and forming a first opening through which the power line passes; and
and a side portion provided on an inner surface of the door liner and forming a second opening through which the power line passes. 9. The method of claim 8,
The door liner includes a door liner body forming a rear surface of the door and a side portion provided at a side of the door liner body,
A door of the refrigerator having a through hole aligned with the second opening of the second bracket formed in a side portion of the door liner. 10. The method of claim 9,
The refrigerator door further comprising a gasket provided between a side portion of the door liner and a side portion of the second bracket. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a lead wire connected to the connector and electrically connected to the power line,
The first bracket may include a wire lead-out portion through which the lead wire passes. 12. The method of claim 11,
The lead wire is inserted into the hinge of the door of the refrigerator. 4. The method of claim 3,
Further comprising a sealing member provided on the rear surface of the first bracket,
The sealing member is a door of the refrigerator provided between the first and second brackets. The method of claim 1,
The filler is
an upper connecting member rotatably coupled to an upper portion of the door liner;
a lower connecting member rotatably coupled to a lower portion of the door liner; and
and a filler bracket provided between the upper connecting member and the lower connecting member and coupled to the second bracket. The method of claim 1,
The front frame has the shape of a quadrilateral panel,
The first bracket is a door of the refrigerator located at a central height of a side portion of the front frame.

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