KR20230044371A - Home appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a home appliance that has a simple and compact structure, improving assemblyability and productivity. According to the present invention, the home appliance comprises: a manipulation unit including a touch part for user touch operation and a display part for displaying the operation status; a substrate installed behind the manipulation unit; a light emitting member installed on a front surface of the substrate facing the display part; a guide member provided between the manipulation unit and the substrate and forming a light hole for guiding light from the light emitting member to the display part; a touch sensor installed on the substrate facing the touch part; and a sensing member connecting the touch sensor and the touch part. The manipulation unit is made of a transparent material, and a blocking layer that blocks light transmission is formed in the remaining areas except the display part.

Description

Home appliances { HOME APPLIANCE }

The present invention relates to home appliances.

In general, a refrigerator is a home appliance that allows low-temperature storage of food in an internal storage space shielded by a door. To this end, the refrigerator is configured to cool the inside of the storage space using cool air generated through heat exchange with a refrigerant circulating in the refrigerating cycle, thereby storing stored food in an optimal state.

Recently, refrigerators are gradually becoming larger and more multifunctional in accordance with changes in eating habits and the trend of high-end products. .

A dispenser operable from the outside may be provided at the front of the door of the refrigerator, and water purified by a filter device may be dispensed through the dispenser. Also, the dispenser may be connected to an ice maker where ice is made, and ice may be taken out through operation of the dispenser.

Also, a display unit for displaying operation and operating states of the dispenser may be provided on one side of the dispenser.

For example, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1815383 discloses a structure including a display assembly mounted on one side of a dispenser and having a control unit for a user to touch and a display unit for displaying the operating state and setting state of the refrigerator. there is.

In addition, a device for sterilizing a pipe or a tank connected to the dispenser using ultraviolet rays may be provided so that clean water can be dispensed through the dispenser.

For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0095996 discloses a dispenser structure in which a light source for irradiating ultraviolet rays toward the inside of the nozzle pipe is provided on one side of a nozzle pipe from which purified water is taken out from the dispenser to sterilize the inside of the nozzle pipe. has been

In the refrigerator according to the prior art, the display assembly is separately provided on one side of the display, resulting in poor assembly and productivity. In addition, since a display assembly configured separately is mounted on one side of the dispenser, the size of the display itself increases, resulting in a relatively unclean appearance.

In addition, since the display assembly is separately disposed outside the dispenser, and overall manipulation and status display are performed through the display assembly, it is difficult to intuitively guide the user's operation and display the status.

In particular, there is a problem in that operation reliability and sanitary conditions cannot be conveyed to the user because there is no structure that can intuitively show the sterilization state of the nozzle tube or the operation of the nozzle tube sterilization.

In addition, there is a problem in that even when the configuration for sterilizing the nozzle tube does not operate normally, or is fixed or damaged, it cannot be recognized.

An object of the present invention is to provide a home appliance having a simple and compact structure and thus improving assemblyability and productivity.

An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a home appliance that can have a simple and clean exterior structure.

An object of the present invention is to provide a home appliance capable of intuitively inducing a user's operation and displaying a state.

A home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control unit formed with a touch unit for a user's touch operation and a display unit for displaying an operation state; a board installed behind the control unit; a light emitting member installed on the front surface of the substrate facing the display unit; a guide member provided between the manipulation unit and the substrate and having a light hole for guiding the light of the light emitting member to the display unit; a touch sensor installed on the substrate facing the touch unit; and a sensing member connecting the touch sensor and the touch unit, wherein the control unit is formed of a transparent material, and a blocking layer blocking light transmission may be formed in an area other than the display unit.

The display unit is formed to transmit light, and can be displayed externally when the light emitting member is turned on.

The display portion may be formed in the shape of a plurality of fine holes, and may be formed to be relatively invisible when the light emitting member is turned off compared to when the light emitting member is turned on.

The display unit may be formed in an area of the touch unit.

It is made of a transparent plastic material and further includes a touch case forming an exterior including the control unit, the blocking layer is formed on the entire touch case, and the display unit can transmit light by locally removing the blocking layer. can be formed to

The blocking layer may be formed to have the same texture as the outer plate forming the exterior.

The outer surface of the control unit is formed in a curved shape, and the center protrudes and may be formed toward the rear toward both sides.

The guide member may have a front surface in contact with the manipulation unit and a rear surface in contact with the substrate, and the front surface of the guide member may be formed in a curved shape corresponding to the manipulation unit.

A guide hole opened at a position corresponding to the touch unit and accommodating the sensing member may be formed in the guide member.

The substrate is coupled to the guide member, and when the substrate is coupled, the sensing member may be inserted through the rear surface of the guide hole in a state of being mounted on the substrate to come into contact with the control unit.

The guide hole may be formed to have a cross-sectional shape corresponding to that of the sensing member.

A front surface of the sensing member protrudes more than a front surface of the guide member, and the sensing member may be elastically deformed when the manipulation unit and the guide member are coupled to be in close contact with the manipulation unit.

The sensing member may include an elastic member provided on the substrate and in close contact with the rear surface of the control unit; and a transmission member formed on an outer surface of the elastic member and transmitting static electricity on a surface of the manipulation unit to the touch sensor, wherein the transmission member may be electrically connected to the touch sensor.

The elastic member may protrude from the substrate more than a distance between the touch substrate and the manipulation unit.

The transmission member may be formed of a metal thin film or conductive film material having a flexible structure.

The transmission member extends along the front surface and left and right side surfaces of the elastic member, and an end of the transmission member may be connected to the substrate.

The touch sensor may be a capacitive touch sensor.

The touch unit may be composed of a plurality, and the sensing member may be provided in a number corresponding to a position corresponding to the touch unit.

A plurality of hooks protruding rearward from the rear surface of the manipulation unit and coupled to the guy member may be formed.

It further includes a screw that penetrates the substrate from the rear and is fastened to the manipulation unit, and when the screw is fastened, the manipulation unit and the guide member may come into close contact with each other.

In the home appliance according to the proposed embodiment, the following effects can be expected.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the touch device is closely disposed on the rear surface of the touch assembly having a rounded curved surface, so that a user's touch manipulation can be easily recognized.

In addition, a display unit for displaying a setting state of the dispenser may be further formed on a front surface of the touch assembly along with a touch unit for inducing a user's touch manipulation. In this case, the display unit may be formed by partially removing a blocking layer formed on the front surface of the touch case made of a transparent material.

Accordingly, without direct perforation, an effect similar to a fine hole through which light emitted from the light emitting member of the touch assembly is transmitted may be obtained, and a display portion formed of fine and uniformly sized openings may be formed.

1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a dispenser mounted on a door of the refrigerator.
3 is a partially enlarged view of the ejection portion of the dispenser.
4 is an exploded perspective view of the dispenser.
5 is a perspective view of a touch assembly, which is one component of the dispenser, viewed from the rear.
6 is an exploded perspective view of the touch assembly.
FIG. 7 is a VII-VII′ cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 .
8 is a perspective view illustrating a combination of a lighting assembly, an ice chute, and a nozzle assembly, which are components of the dispenser.
9 is an IX-IX′ cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 .
10 is an exploded perspective view of the lighting assembly, ice chute, and nozzle assembly.
11 is a perspective view of the lighting assembly.
12 is an exploded perspective view of a disassembled lighting assembly viewed from the front.
13 is an exploded perspective view of a disassembled lighting assembly viewed from below.
14 is a perspective view of a light guide, which is one component of the lighting assembly.
15 is a perspective view of a diffusion member, which is one component of the lighting assembly.
16 is a plan view of an upper body, which is a component of the lighting assembly.
FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 11 .
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of FIG. 11 cut away from XVII-XVIII'.
FIG. 19 is a XIX-XIX' sectional view of FIG. 2 .
20 is a view showing a state of the dispensing unit when the ice dispensing operation of the dispenser is performed.
21 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of the light guide and the diffusion member.
FIG. 22 is a XXII-XXII' cross-sectional view of FIG. 21 .
23 is a view showing a state of the dispensing unit when the dispenser is dispensing water.
24 is a view showing the state of the ejection unit during nozzle sterilization operation of the dispenser.
25 is a perspective view of a light guide according to another embodiment of the present invention.
26 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled state of the light guide.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with drawings. However, the present invention cannot be said to be limited to the embodiments in which the spirit of the present invention is presented, and other degenerative inventions or other embodiments included within the scope of the present invention can be easily made by adding, changing, or deleting other components. can suggest

In addition, the embodiment of the present invention will be described as an example of a side-by-side type (or double-door type) refrigerator in which a pair of doors are disposed on both left and right sides for convenience of description and understanding. Please note in advance that it can be applied to the refrigerator.

Define direction before description. In FIG. 1 , the direction in which the outer plate of the door is provided is forward, the rear direction based on the outer plate is rear, the direction toward the floor where the refrigerator is installed is downward, and the direction away from the floor where the refrigerator is installed is upward. can be said

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

As shown in the drawing, the exterior of the refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed by a cabinet forming a storage space and a door 10 coupled to the cabinet to open and close the storage space. .

The door 10 may be disposed side by side on both left and right sides, and may open and close a space divided into left and right sides by rotation. For example, the storage space of the cabinet may be divided into left and right sides to form a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber, and the door 10 may include a freezing chamber door opening and closing the freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber door opening and closing the refrigerating chamber. .

The door 10 may form most of the front exterior of the refrigerator 1. To form the exterior of the refrigerator 1, the front surface of the door 10 may be formed by the outer plate 11. The outer plate 11 may be formed of, for example, a metal material or a material having a metallic texture.

Also, a dispenser 20 may be provided at the door 10 . The dispenser 20 may be disposed in front of the door 10 to take out purified water from the outside in a closed state of the door 10 .

The dispenser 20 may be formed to have the same or similar color and texture to the outer plate 11 so as to harmonize with the outer plate 11 . For example, when the outer plate 11 is made of a metal material, the main components forming the exterior of the dispenser 20 are made of a metal material or a plastic material, and a metal texture coating or film may be attached to the surface. there is.

An ice maker 12 for making and storing ice may be provided above the dispenser 20, and the ice maker 12 is connected to the dispenser 20 to make ice through manipulation of the dispenser 20. can be made to be extracted.

The ice maker 12 may be provided inside the freezing compartment or behind the freezing compartment door. Also, when the dispenser 20 is provided on the refrigerating compartment door, the ice maker 12 may be installed inside the insulated ice making compartment on the rear surface of the refrigerating compartment door.

Meanwhile, the dispenser 20 may be disposed at a location where a user's manipulation is easy, and the dispenser 20 may be configured to be easily manipulated by a user and display an operating state.

Hereinafter, the structure of the dispenser 20 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

2 is a perspective view of a dispenser mounted on a door of the refrigerator. And, FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the ejection portion of the dispenser.

As shown in the drawing, the dispenser 20 is mounted to be exposed to the front of the door 10 and may be configured to dispense water or ice through manipulation in a space sunk inward.

In detail, the dispenser case 21 forming the recessed space 210 of the dispenser 20 may be mounted such that the opening of the outer plate 11 is shielded. The dispenser case 21 can form a space where a user can access a cup or container, and can provide a space where water or ice can be taken out.

And, the lever 22 may be provided at the center of the inner surface of the recessed space 210 . Dispensing of water or ice through the dispenser 20 may be initiated by manipulating the lever 22 . The upper end of the lever 22 can be rotated around the lower end, and can be rotatably mounted on the dispenser case 21 .

In addition, the outlet 241 of the ice chute 24 through which ice is discharged is disposed vertically above the lever 22, and the water outlet 25 through which purified water is discharged is located at the front end of the ice chute 24. can be placed. That is, the centers of the lever 22, the ice chute 24, and the water outlet 25 may be located on the same vertical plane. Accordingly, when the lever 22 is operated using a cup or container, the ice or water naturally discharged through the ice chute 24 and the water outlet 25 may be directed to the cup or container.

In addition, the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 may be respectively disposed above the lever 22 . A setting state of the dispenser 20 may be displayed on the touch assembly 30, and a user's touch manipulation may be input.

In detail, the touch assembly 30 may be located above the lighting assembly 40 and may be disposed above the dispenser 20 . Also, the touch assembly 30 may form part of an upper exterior of the dispenser 20 . The ice chute 24 may be disposed inside the touch assembly 30 and may be configured to shield the ice chute 24 from the front.

The touch assembly 30 may be formed in a rounded shape when viewed from the front, and a touch unit 316 for a user's touch manipulation and a display unit 315 for displaying a manipulation state are disposed on the rounded front surface. can

The touch unit 316 can set the function of the dispenser by a user's touch manipulation, and can be formed on the front surface of the touch assembly 30 so that the manipulation position can be confirmed by printing or surface processing. The touch unit 316 may include a plurality of parts, and the display unit 315 may include a number corresponding to a position corresponding to the touch unit 316 .

For example, the touch unit 316 may be composed of three parts continuously arranged in a horizontal direction, and may be configured to select cube-shaped ice, purified water, and crushed ice, respectively. The touch unit 316 is configured to display a selected object in the form of a picture or text, and may induce the user to intuitively check and manipulate the selected object. Also, the display unit 315 may be formed above each of the touch units 316, and the display unit 315 corresponding to the touch unit 316 selected by the user is configured to shine so that the user operates and sets the state. can be visualized.

The lighting assembly 40 may be disposed at the lower end of the touch assembly to form a part of the upper exterior of the dispenser 20 . The lighting assembly 40 may also be formed in a round shape having a curvature corresponding to that of the touch assembly 30, and the lower end of the touch assembly 30 may be extended. The touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 may be provided in a coupled state, and the ice chute 24 and the nozzle assembly 50 may be disposed inside the lighting assembly 40 . Therefore, the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 and components provided therein may be referred to as the take-out part 27 .

In addition, the ice chute 24 and the water outlet 25 protrude more downward than the lower end of the lighting assembly 40 so that at least a portion thereof may be exposed through the recessed space 210 .

Meanwhile, the lighting assembly 40 may include a ring light 730 . The ring light 730 can display the operating state of the dispenser 20 and can be configured as a part of a diffusion member 70 to be described below. Also, the ring light 730 may be disposed along the circumference of the lighting assembly 40 . For example, the lighting assembly 40 may be disposed between a lower end of the touch assembly 30 and a lower end of the lighting assembly 40, and light may be emitted along the outer circumference of the ejection part 27. .

The ring light 730 may be provided between the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 . In addition, only a part of the ring light 730 may be exposed to the outside, and other components constituting the lighting assembly 40 are disposed inside the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 to be exposed to the outside. will not become

In addition, the ring light 730 may emit light in various colors, and display operation states of the refrigerator 1 and the dispenser in various ways in association with a light emission pattern or a change in light emission state.

Hereinafter, the structure of the dispenser 20 will be described in more detail.

4 is an exploded perspective view of the dispenser.

As shown in the drawing, the dispenser 20 may include a dispenser case 21, a touch assembly 30, and a lighting assembly 40 as a whole.

The dispenser case 21 forms the overall shape of the dispenser 20, and various components including the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 may be mounted therein. The dispenser case 21 may include a recessed portion 211 forming an inner surface forming the recessed space 210 and a case edge 212 formed along the circumference of the recessed portion 211. can

The case edge 212 may be in close contact with the rear surface of the outer plate 11 . A plate insertion groove 213 may be formed between the case rim 212 and the circumference of the recessed portion 211 . An end bent along the circumference of the opening of the outer plate 11 may be inserted into the plate insertion groove 213, and the outer plate 11 and the dispenser case 21 may be coupled to each other.

Also, the recessed portion 211 may provide the recessed space 210 . The recessed space 210 may be formed in a shape in which the left and right widths become narrower toward the rear, and the lever mounting portion 214 on which the lever 22 is mounted may be recessed on the rear wall of the recessed portion 211. there is. The lower end of the lever 22 is axially coupled to the inside of the lever mounting portion 214 so that the upper end can be pressed and rotated, and the lever 22 can be supported from the rear by a spring (221 in FIG. 19). Therefore, the lever 22 can be returned to its initial position by the elastic force of the spring 221 after manipulation. Also, when the lever 22 is not operated, the upper end of the lever 22 may be located at the lower end of the rear surface of the ice chute 24 .

In addition, touch mounting parts 215 to which the touch assembly 30 is mounted may be formed at both left and right sides of the top of the recessed part 211 . The touch mounting portion 215 may be recessed, and may be formed such that an end of the touch case 31 constituting the touch assembly 30 is inserted.

In addition, a chute support part 216 may be formed on the rear surface of the recessed part 211 . The chute support part 216 may be formed above the lever mounting part 214 and may be recessed so that the rear surface of the ice chute 24 is seated therein. Therefore, the ice chute 24 can be mounted in a stable supported state inside the take-out part 27 and can maintain an accurate mounting position.

In addition, a lighting mounting portion 217 may be formed above the chute support portion 216 . The lighting assembly mounting portion 217 may be recessed backward so that the lower end of the lighting assembly 40 can be inserted. Also, the lighting assembly mounting portion 217 may be recessed in a size corresponding to the horizontal width of the rear end of the lighting assembly 40 so as to accommodate the rear end of the lighting assembly 40 . Accordingly, the rear end of the lighting assembly 40 may be inserted and mounted into the lighting assembly mounting portion 217 . In addition, the lighting assembly mounting portion 217 provides a space in which the lighting module 42 constituting the lighting assembly 40 can be accommodated.

A connection passage 23 may be formed on an upper surface of the dispenser case 21 . The connection passage 23 forms a passage through which the ice made in the ice maker 12 moves to be dispensed to the dispenser 20, and may extend obliquely backward and upward from the upper surface of the ice maker 12. there is. That is, the connection passage 23 may be configured to connect the ice maker 12 and the dispenser 20 .

Also, an open lower surface of the connection passage 23 may form an ice outlet 231, and the ice outlet 231 is an upper surface of the lighting assembly mounting portion 217, that is, an upper surface of the recessed portion 211. can be formed in The ice outlet 231 may communicate with the ice chute 24 . Accordingly, the ice moved along the connection passage 23 may be discharged from the inside of the recessed space 210 through the ice chute 24 .

Meanwhile, an upper surface of the recessed portion 211 where the connection passage 23 is formed may be inclined, and a shutter 26 for opening and closing the connection passage 23 may be provided on the upper surface of the recessed portion 211. there is. The shutter 26 may be rotatably provided with an upper end coupled thereto, and may be opened only when the dispenser 20 is operated to take out ice so that ice may be discharged through the connection passage 23 . In addition, the shutter (26 in FIG. 19) maintains a closed state except for the ice dispensing operation, so that leakage of cold air can be prevented.

Hereinafter, the structure of the touch assembly 30 will be described in more detail with reference to drawings.

5 is a perspective view of a touch assembly, which is one component of the dispenser, viewed from the rear. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the touch assembly. And, FIG. 7 is a VII-VII' cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 .

As shown in the drawing, the touch assembly 30 includes a touch case 31 forming an overall appearance and a touch device 32 provided inside the touch case 31 to recognize a user's touch manipulation. can include

The touch case 31 may be formed to form a part of the outer appearance of the top of the dispenser 20 and the take-out part 27 for a user's touch manipulation. The touch case 31 may be injection-molded with a plastic material in order to implement a complex exterior shape and mounting structure. Since the touch case 31 forms an upper part of the take-out part 27, it may also be referred to as an upper case.

Also, the touch case 31 may include a front part 311 , a bottom part 312 , and a control part 313 . Of course, if necessary, the touch case 31 may be configured by combining the control unit 313 with other components.

In detail, the front part 311 may form the top of the front of the dispenser 20 and the top of the recessed space 210 . Also, a plurality of front coupling protrusions 311a may be formed along the circumference of the front portion 311 . The front coupling protrusion 311a may be formed in a hook-like shape and coupled to the dispenser case 21 .

A bottom portion 312 extending rearward may be formed at a lower end of the front portion 311 . The lower surface portion 312 may extend from the lower end of the front portion 311 to the rear surface of the recessed portion 211, and divides the inside of the dispenser case 21 to cover the upper surface of the recessed space 210. can form In addition, a lower surface portion coupling protrusion 312a extending rearward is formed at the rear end of the lower surface portion 312 to be coupled to the inner surface of the dispenser case 21 .

Meanwhile, an opening 312b may be formed in the center of the lower surface portion 312 for disposing of the ice chute 24, and a control unit 313 extending downward along the circumference of the opening 312b is formed. It can be. The manipulation part 313 may be formed to surround the ice chute 24 from the front and may form an upper part of the take-out part 27 .

The control unit 313 may extend downward to a sufficient length to form the touch unit 316 and the display unit 315 . In addition, the outer surface of the control unit 313 is formed in a curved shape, and the center protrudes and may be formed in a rounded shape toward the rear toward both sides. The control unit 313 may extend downward, and a lower end of the control unit 313 may extend up to the lighting assembly 40 .

A touch unit 316 and a display unit 315 may be formed on the control unit 313 . The touch unit 316 may be formed to induce a user's touch operation by printing or surface processing on the surface of the control unit 313 . Also, the touch unit 316 may be formed at a position corresponding to the sensing member 35 of the touch device 32 . Accordingly, when the user manipulates the touch unit 316, the sensing member 35 can recognize the user's touch manipulation.

The display unit 315 may be located above the touch unit 316 and may be formed at a position corresponding to the position of the light emitting member 331 provided in the touch device 32 . The display unit 315 is configured to transmit light, and therefore, when the light emitting member 331 is turned on, the light emitted from the light emitting member 331 transmits and shines to display the user's touch operation or setting state. becomes possible

The display unit 315 may be formed to transmit light. To this end, the touch case 31 may be formed of a plastic material capable of transmitting light. In addition, a blocking layer 314 blocking transmission of light may be formed in the remaining area except for the display unit 315 . The blocking layer 314 may be formed in various forms such as coating, painting or film attachment, and printing.

For example, the blocking layer 314 may be formed on the entire surface of the touch case 31 through which light is transmitted, and the display unit 315 may locally remove the blocking layer 314 through laser processing or the like. It can be formed in a form capable of transmitting light. Through this processing, the display unit 315 may be formed in a very fine hole shape. In addition, a plurality of display units 315 may be formed per one touch unit 316 . Also, the display unit 315 may be formed in a plurality of spot shapes, may be formed in an arbitrary shape, or may be formed in a specific shape as needed.

The blocking layer 314 may be formed to have the same or similar texture as that of the outer plate 11 . For example, the blocking layer 314 may be formed in the same or similar color as the outer plate 11 so as to have a sense of unity with the outer plate 11 made of metal. A more integrated appearance with the door 10 may be provided.

Meanwhile, the display unit 315 may be formed in a fine size, and the degree of removal of the blocking layer 314 may be adjusted according to the output of the laser. Therefore, in a state in which the light emitting member 331 is turned off, the display unit 315 can be hidden from the outside, and the display unit 315 can be clearly identified from the outside only in a state in which the light emitting member 331 is turned on. .

Of course, the display unit 315 may be integrated with the touch unit 316 . That is, when the display unit 315 is formed in the same shape as the touch unit 316 in the area of the touch unit 316 and the light emitting member 331 is turned on, the shape of the touch unit 316 shines brightly. It may be configured as a list.

In addition, a case coupling protrusion 313a for coupling with the lighting assembly 40 may be formed on the rear surface of the control unit 313 . The case coupling protrusions 313a may be formed at positions facing each other on both left and right sides. Also, the case coupling protrusion 313a may be formed at a position where a curved front surface and straight side surfaces of the manipulation unit 313 come into contact with each other. The case coupling protrusions 313a protrude in directions facing each other and may be formed to be engaged and constrained in a body restraining groove 412b to be described below.

Further, a mounting hook 313b for mounting the touch device 32 may be formed on a rear surface of the control unit 313 . The mounting part hook 313b may restrain the upper end of the touch device 32 . Further, a screw fastening part (not shown) to which a screw 36 for mounting the touch device 32 is fastened may be further formed on the rear surface of the control unit 313 . The screw 36 may pass through left and right sides of the lower end of the touch device 32 and be fastened to the screw fastening part. Accordingly, the touch device 32 may be fixed to the rear surface of the curved control unit 313 in a state of being in close contact with it.

The touch device 32 may be configured to recognize manipulation of the touch unit 316 and transmit light through the display unit 315 to display a manipulation state. The touch device 32 may include a touch substrate 33 on which the touch sensor 332 and the light emitting member 331 are mounted, and a guide member 34 mounted on the front surface of the touch substrate 33. .

In detail, the touch substrate 33 may form a rear surface of the touch device 32 and the sensing member 35 may be mounted thereto. The sensing member 35 may be formed at a position corresponding to the touch unit 316 . In this embodiment, three sensing members 35 are described as an example, but the number of the sensing members 35 may be determined according to the configuration of the touch unit 316 .

The sensing member 35 may include a touch sensor 332 , an elastic member 351 , and a transmission member 352 . The touch sensor 332 is a capacitive touch sensor 332 and may be configured to detect a change in static electricity when a user touches the touch unit 316 . Also, the touch sensor 332 may be provided on the touch substrate 33 and may be electrically connected to the transmission member 352 . For example, the touch sensor 332 may be provided on the rear surface of the touch substrate 33 . Therefore, even if the user manipulates the touch unit 316 formed on the curved control unit 313, the touch operation can be effectively sensed by the elastic member 351 and the transmission member 352.

In detail, an elastic member 351 may be disposed in front of the touch sensor 332 . The elastic member 351 may be formed of an elastically deformable material such as a sponge, and may be formed in a block shape. Also, the elastic member 351 may be formed to protrude more than a distance from the touch substrate 33 to the control unit 313 . Therefore, when the touch device 32 is mounted, the elastic member 351 can be completely adhered to the rear surface of the curved control unit 313 .

Also, a transmission member 352 may be provided on an outer surface of the elastic member 351 . The transfer member 352 may be formed of a material capable of transferring static electricity on the surface of the control unit 313 to the touch sensor 332 . And, it may be formed to cover the outer surface of the elastic member 351, and may be formed of a material that can be deformed together when the elastic member 351 is deformed. Accordingly, the transmission member 352 may be formed of a thin metal film or a conductive film material, and may be formed to have a flexible structure.

The transfer member 352 may be disposed along the elastic member 351 and may have an end connected to the touch substrate 33 . Accordingly, the rear surface of the control unit 313 and the touch sensor 332 of the touch key board 33 may be electrically connected. For example, the transmission member 352 may be disposed to be connected to the front surface of the elastic member 351 along both left and right sides, and the rear surface of the elastic member 351 is attached to the touch substrate 33 by welding or the like. It can be.

A light emitting member 331 may be further provided on the touch substrate 33 . The light emitting member 331 may be positioned above the corresponding sensing member 35 . In addition, the light emitting member 331 may be configured to turn on the corresponding light emitting member 331 when a user's touch is sensed by the sensing member 35 . The light emitting member 331 may be composed of an LED, for example.

Meanwhile, the guide member 34 may be provided on the front surface of the touch substrate 33 . The guide member 34 may form the front surface of the touch device 32, and is configured to fill a space between the touch substrate 33 and the rear surface of the control unit 313 in a state where the touch device 32 is mounted. It can be.

Also, the guide member 34 may guide the light emitted from the light emitting member 331 to the display unit 315 . Also, the guide member 34 may guide the sensing member 35 to maintain a mounted state in an accurate position.

In detail, the front surface of the guide member 34 may be formed in a curved shape corresponding to the rear surface of the control unit 313, and when the touch device 32 is mounted, it may be in close contact with the rear surface of the control unit 313. there is. Also, a circumference of the guide member 34 may extend rearward and may be fixedly mounted on the front surface of the touch substrate 33 .

Also, a hook coupling portion 343 to which the mounting portion hook 313b is coupled may be formed on an upper surface of the guide member 34 . Further, the screw 36 may pass through the lower end of the touch substrate 33, and the screw 36 is fastened to the screw fastening part so that the touch device 32 closely adheres to the rear surface of the control unit 313. It can be installed in a fixed state.

A guide hole 341 may be formed in the guide member 34 . The guide hole 341 is opened at a position corresponding to the touch unit 316 and the sensing member 35, and may form a space in which the sensing member 35 is accommodated. In addition, the guide hole 341 may have a cross-sectional shape corresponding to that of the sensing member 35, and even if the elastic member 351 is elastically deformed, the sensing member 35 is out of the arrangement position or abnormally deformed. can prevent it from happening.

That is, the sensing member 35 may be formed to protrude forward more than the open front surface of the guide hole 341 in a state of being mounted on the touch substrate 33, and the touch device 32 may be mounted thereon. In this case, the front surface of the sensing member 35 may be deformed in a state in contact with the rear surface of the manipulation unit 313 . At this time, the sensing member 35 is compressed in the guide hole 341 to maintain a position where manipulation of the touch unit 316 can be accurately sensed.

A light hole 342 may be formed above the guide hole 341 . The light hole 342 is for guiding light emitted from the light emitting member 331 toward the display unit without leaking to the outside, and extends from the front surface of the touch substrate 33 to the rear surface of the control unit 313. can Also, the light emitting member 331 may be located inside the guide hole 341 . The light hole 342 may form a passage through which light is irradiated between the display unit 315 and the light emitting member 331 .

With this structure, when the user touches the touch unit 316, the sensing member 35 senses the user's touch, and the light emitting member 331 corresponding to the sensing member 35 is turned on. Light is irradiated to the display unit 315 to illuminate the display unit 315 . Also, the user can check the operating state and setting state of the dispenser 20 through the display unit 315 .

Hereinafter, the light assembly 40 and the adjacent configuration of the light assembly 40 will be described in more detail with reference to drawings.

8 is a perspective view illustrating a combination of a lighting assembly, an ice chute, and a nozzle assembly, which are components of the dispenser. And, FIG. 9 is an IX-IX' sectional view of FIG. 3 . 10 is an exploded perspective view of the lighting assembly, ice chute, and nozzle assembly.

As shown in the drawing, the lighting assembly 40 may be formed in a ring shape, and a rear end may be fixedly mounted to the dispenser case 21 . In addition, the ice chute 24 and the nozzle 55 may be mounted on the lighting assembly 40 .

The ice chute 24 may be formed in a shape opened up and down, and a space 240 through which ice discharged through the connection passage 23 passes may be formed therein. Also, an open top of the ice chute 24 may open toward the connection passage 23 and may be larger than an end of the connection passage 23 . Also, an upper portion of the ice chute 24 disposed above the lighting assembly 40 may have a larger diameter than a lower portion of the ice chute 24 .

An upper fixing part 243 protruding laterally and fixed to an inner surface of the dispenser case 21 may be formed on both left and right surfaces of the upper portion of the ice chute 24 . In addition, lower fixing parts 244 protruding laterally and fixed to both sides of the lighting assembly 40 may be formed on both left and right surfaces of the lower part of the ice chute 24 . By the upper fixing part 243 and the lower fixing part 244 , the ice chute 24 can maintain its mounting position in the dispenser 20 .

A lower portion of the ice chute 24 may extend through the lighting assembly 40 and may extend more downward than a lower portion of the lighting assembly 40 . In addition, the chute outlet 241 at the lower end of the ice chute 24 may face downward, and the lower end of the ice chute 24 may be exposed below the lighting assembly 40 .

On the other hand, the lighting assembly 40 may be formed of a material capable of transparent or transmissive, and may be formed of a material capable of diffusing light. Therefore, when the chute light emitting member 331 to be described below is turned on, the ice chute 24 itself may be illuminated. That is, at least the lower end of the ice chute 24 exposed to the lower side of the lighting assembly 40 is illuminated so that the use state of the dispenser 20 can be visualized and displayed to the user.

In addition, a chute groove 242 may be formed at a front lower end of the ice chute 24 . The chute groove 242 may be formed in a groove shape depressed upward from the lower end, and may be formed to accommodate a part of the water outlet 25 of the lighting mounting part to which the nozzle 55 is mounted.

That is, at least a part of the lower end of the ice chute 24 and the lower end of the water outlet 25 may overlap, so that the cup or container of the dispenser 20 is not placed in the same position or moved greatly, so that water is dispensed. and ice are available.

Meanwhile, a nozzle assembly 50 may be mounted in front of the ice chute 24 .

The nozzle assembly 50 allows purified water to be taken out and can be fixedly mounted inside the lighting assembly 40 and inserted and mounted inside the nozzle insertion part 435 formed in the lighting assembly 40. It can be.

The nozzle assembly 50 includes a nozzle 55 through which purified water is discharged, a sterilization device 52 provided on the nozzle 55 to sterilize water passing through the nozzle 55, and the nozzle 55. A connected pipe 501 and a fitting 502 may be included.

An inlet 551 into which purified water is introduced may be formed above the nozzle 55 . The inlet part 551 may communicate with a pipe connection part 554 formed at an upper end of the nozzle 55 . A pipe 501 through which purified water flows may be connected to the pipe connection part 554 . Accordingly, water introduced through the pipe connection part 554 may be supplied to the inlet part 551 .

Also, the inlet 551 may be formed to have an open upper surface, and the sterilization device 52 may be disposed on the open upper surface of the inlet 551 . The sterilization device 52 may be configured to sterilize the inside of the nozzle 55 by irradiating ultraviolet rays into the inside of the nozzle 55 .

The sterilization device 52 may include a sterilization substrate 521 equipped with a sterilization LED 522 for irradiating ultraviolet rays. And, the sterilization device 52 may be fixedly mounted to the sterilization case 51 mounted on the upper end of the nozzle 55. The sterilization case 51 may be coupled to the upper end of the inlet 551, and the open upper surface of the inlet 551 may be shielded by the sterilization case 51 and the sterilization substrate 521 . In a state where the sterilization substrate 521 is mounted, the sterilization LED 522 may be disposed toward the inside of the inlet 551 . In addition, the sterilization LED 522 is disposed on the same extension line as the water outlet 553 inside the nozzle 55 to sterilize the inlet 551 as well as the water outlet 553 through which water flows. can

Also, the sterilization device 52 may include a light transmissive cover 53 . The light transmissive cover 53 may be mounted to shield the open upper surface of the inlet 551 and may shield the sterilization LED 522 in a mounted state. Accordingly, water from the inlet 551 is prevented from entering the sterilization LED 522 or the sterilization substrate 521 . Of course, the light-transmitting cover 53 may be formed to transmit ultraviolet rays irradiated from the sterilization LED 522 . For example, the light transmissive cover 53 may be formed of glass or a transparent acrylic material.

A sealer 54 may be further provided around the light transmissive cover 53, and the sealer 54 prevents water between the light transmissive cover 53 and the nozzle 55 or the sterilization case 51. leakage can be prevented.

The nozzle 55 may extend downward and be inserted into the nozzle insertion part 435 . The nozzle 55 may extend to a lower end of the nozzle insertion part 435 . Also, a water outlet passage 553 may be formed through a lower end of the inlet 551 to a lower end of the nozzle 55 . Accordingly, water from the inlet 551 may be discharged to the lower end of the nozzle 55 through the water outlet 553 .

A guide rib 552 may be formed inside the nozzle 55 . The guide rib 552 may protrude from the inner surface of the inlet part 551 toward the center and pass through the inlet part 551 to extend to the inside of the water outlet passage 553 . The guide rib 552 can allow water introduced from the side through the pipe connection part 554 to pass through the water outlet passage 553 more effectively without being attached to the inner wall surface of the inlet part 551 due to collision. The number of guide ribs 552 may be radially provided.

Meanwhile, the lighting assembly 40 may include an upper body 41 and a lower body 43 to which the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70 are mounted. The upper body 41 and the lower body 43 may be coupled to each other and may be referred to as a take-out body 45 including the upper body 41 and the lower body 43 . In addition, a lower cover 44 forming an exterior may be further provided on the lower body 43 .

In addition, the ice chute 24 may be fixedly mounted on the upper body 41 . A body coupling part 415 coupled to the lower fixing part 244 of the ice chute 24 may be formed inside the upper body 41 . The body coupling part 415 may be formed in a hook-like shape and may be caught and restrained by the lower fixing part 244 .

Also, the nozzle assembly 50 may be fixedly mounted on the lower body 43 . The nozzle insertion part 435 protruding downward may be formed on the lower surface of the lower body 43, and the nozzle insertion part 435 may be penetrated in the vertical direction so that the nozzle 55 is inserted. . The nozzle insertion part 435 may be formed in a cylindrical shape and may extend to a height corresponding to the lower end of the ice chute 24 .

Also, a nozzle deco 235a may be provided on an outer surface of the nozzle insert 435 . The nozzle deco 235a may be formed of a metal material or a material having a metallic texture, and may be formed in a cylindrical shape and inserted into an outer surface of the nozzle insertion part 435.

A portion including the nozzle insert 435, the nozzle decoration 235a, and the nozzle 55 protruding downward to discharge water may be referred to as a water outlet 25. Of course, the water outlet 25 may also be composed of only at least one of the nozzle insert 435 and the nozzle 55 .

In the upper body 41, the light guide 60, the lighting module 42 for irradiating light with the light guide 60, and the light of the light guide 60 are diffused to be visible to the outside. A diffusion member 70 may be mounted.

When the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 are mounted, the outer end of the light guide 60 may be exposed between the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40, and the lighting module ( When the LED 422 of 42) is turned on, the diffusion member 70 shines in a ring shape on the outer surface of the water outlet 25 while shining. Meanwhile, the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70 may be coupled to each other, and may be referred to as a light ring including the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70.

Hereinafter, the structure of the lighting assembly 40 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

11 is a perspective view of the lighting assembly. And, FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the lighting assembly disassembled from the front. and. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a disassembled lighting assembly viewed from below.

As shown in the drawing, the lighting assembly 40 may include the lighting module 42 , the upper body 41 , the lower body 43 and the light guide 60 . Also, the lighting assembly 40 may further include the diffusion member 70 .

The lighting module 42 may include an LED 422 for irradiating light to the light guide 60 and a light substrate 421 on which the LED 422 is mounted. The light substrate 421 may be formed to have a horizontal length longer than that of the light guide 60 . In addition, the LEDs 422 are provided on both sides of the light substrate 421 to irradiate light toward the rear ends of both sides of the light guide 60 .

Meanwhile, the LEDs 422 may be disposed symmetrically on both left and right sides with the light substrate 421 as the center, and may be spaced apart on both left and right sides based on the position of the nozzle 55 .

In addition, a plurality of LEDs 422 may be provided on both left and right sides, respectively. In this case, all of the plurality of LEDs 422 may be disposed between both ends of the rear end of the light guide 60 . That is, the distance between the outer ends of the plurality of LEDs 422 may be smaller than the width of the rear end of the light guide 60 . Accordingly, the light irradiated from the plurality of LEDs 422 may be directed toward the rear end of the light guide 60 as a whole.

Also, the plurality of LEDs 422 may have different colors. For example, the plurality of LEDs 422 may include a blue LED 422a and a white LED 422b. Therefore, information to be displayed through light emission of the ring light 730 can be displayed through the color of the LED 422 . That is, the ring light 730 may emit different colors according to the operating state or setting state of the dispenser 20 or the refrigerator 1 .

Of course, the LED 422 may use various elements or light emitting bodies capable of irradiating light, and thus may be referred to as a light source or a light emitting member. And, the LED 422 may be composed of a single component instead of a plurality of light sources shining in respective colors. Also, a light source of a single configuration may be configured to be operated to emit light in a plurality of colors.

A shoot LED 423 may be further provided on the light substrate 421 . The chute LED 423 radiates light toward the ice chute 24 and may be disposed between the light substrate 421 and the lighting assembly 40 . The chute LED 423 is disposed behind the nozzle 55 and may be disposed on the same extension line as the nozzle 55 in the front-back direction.

When the chute LED 423 is turned on, light may be radiated toward the middle portion of the outer surface of the ice chute 24 . Therefore, when the chute LED 423 is turned on, the lower end of the ice chute 24 exposed to the lower side of the lighting assembly 40 can be brightly lit, and the operation of the dispenser 20 can be visualized to the user. .

The upper body 41 is made entirely of plastic injection molding, and may have a structure in which the ice chute 24, the lighting module 42, and the light guide 60 can be mounted.

In detail, the upper body 41 may include an upper base 411 forming a bottom surface, and an upper opening 433 through the center of the upper base 411 through which the ice chute 24 passes. there is. In addition, body coupling parts 415 may be formed on both left and right sides of the upper opening 410, and may have a coupling structure with the lower fixing part 244 of the ice chute 24.

Also, an upper rim 412 may be formed along an outer circumference of the upper base 411 . The upper rim 412 may extend upward. The upper rim 412 may form a space in which the lighting module 42 may be mounted, and may provide a coupling structure with the touch assembly 30 .

The upper rim 412 may be formed on both side surfaces and a rear surface of the entire circumference of the upper base 411 . The upper rim 412 may be formed at a height equal to or higher than the upper end of the lighting module 42 so that the lighting module 42 provided therein does not interfere with other components. In addition, the upper rim 412 may be formed to have a height capable of being inserted into the lighting assembly mounting portion 217 .

Body restraining grooves 412b may be formed at front ends of both side surfaces of the upper rim 412 . The body restraining groove 412b may be formed to open forward so as to be inserted while moving from the front to the rear with the case coupling protrusion 313a. As the case coupling protrusion 313a is coupled to the body restraining groove 412b, the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 may be firmly coupled to each other.

Meanwhile, a stepped portion 411a protruding upward may be further formed along the front end of the upper base 411 on which the upper edge 412 is not formed, and the touch case ( 31), that is, the lower end of the curved front surface of the control unit 313 may be supported.

Also, a connector groove 412a may be formed on one rear side of the upper rim 412 . The connector groove 412a is a portion where the cable connector 424 provided on the light board 421 is exposed, and the cable harness is easily extended to the cable connector 424 when the lighting module 42 is assembled and mounted. Let it be. Also, the cable harness connected to the cable connector 424 may be disposed inside the lighting assembly mounting portion 217 .

Meanwhile, a barrier 413 providing a space for mounting the lighting module 42 may be provided in the upper body 41 . The barrier 413 may partition the inner space of the upper body 41 forward and backward. That is, the barrier 413 forms a space in which the lighting module 42 is mounted at the rear of the ice chute 24 .

In detail, the barrier 413 extends upward from the upper surface of the upper base 411 and may be formed along the circumference of the second half of the upper opening 410 . Also, both ends of the barrier 413 may be connected to opposite side surfaces of the upper edge 412 . Accordingly, a space may be formed between the upper opening 410 and the rear surface of the upper edge 412 by the barrier 413 .

At this time, a barrier groove 413a may be formed in the barrier 413 . The barrier groove 413a is recessed at a position facing the chute LED 423, so most of the light emitted from the chute LED 423 does not interfere with the barrier 413 and the ice chute 24 can be directed to The barrier groove 413a may be formed at an intermediate position of the barrier 413 .

And, inside the space formed by the barrier 413, a substrate restraining portion 418 for supporting and fixing the light substrate 421, side fixing portions 412c and 412d, and a substrate support portion 412e, Guide restraining parts 416 and 417 for fixing the light guide 60 may be formed. Structures of the substrate restraining part 418 and the guide restraining parts 416 and 417 will be described in more detail below.

Meanwhile, the upper body 41 may include a support part 414 . The support part 414 protrudes downward from the lower surface of the upper base 411 and may be configured to support the light guide 60 from the rear. The light guide 60 can be positioned in place by the support part 414 and can be maintained in a mounted state.

The support part 414 may be formed along a part of the circumference of the upper opening 410 and may extend downward. The support part 414 may extend further downward than the lower end of the light guide 60 . Also, the support part 414 may further extend downward past the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70 as shown in FIG. 9 . That is, the lower end of the support part 414 is located lower than the lower end of the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70, and can support both the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70.

The support part 414 may have a curvature corresponding to that of the round part 63 of the light guide 60, and may be formed to support the rear surface of the round part 63 as a whole from the rear.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 9 , a base restraining groove 411b guiding a mounting position of the light guide 60 may be formed on a lower surface of the upper base 411 in front of the support part 414 . The base restraining groove 411b may be recessed to accommodate the guide protrusion 633 protruding from the upper surface of the light guide 60 and maintain the light guide 60 in a mounting position.

An upper coupling part 416 may be formed at a lower end of the support part 414 . A plurality of upper coupling parts 416 may be formed along the support part 414 and may protrude downward. Also, the upper coupling portion 416 may be provided at a position corresponding to the lower coupling portion 436 formed on the lower body 43 and may be coupled with the lower coupling portion 436 . Accordingly, the upper body 41 and the lower body 43 can be firmly coupled by the combination of the upper coupling part 416 and the lower coupling part 436 .

The light guide 60 may be mounted on the lower surface of the upper body 41, and the rear end of the light guide 60 is located at a position corresponding to the LED 422 when the LED 422 is turned on. The irradiated light may move along the light guide 60 .

Also, the diffusion member 70 may be provided on the lower surface of the upper body 41 . The diffusion member 70 may be combined with the light guide 60, and the light irradiated from the light guide 60 may be diffused to be visible from the outside. To this end, the outer end of the light guide 60 may be exposed between the upper body 41 and the lower body 43, and light may be irradiated to the outside.

The lower body 43 may support the light guide 60 from below, and may be coupled to the upper body 41 below the upper body 41 . The lower body 43 may be formed round with a curvature corresponding to the upper body 41 and the control unit 313 . Also, the lower body 43 may be formed in a cylindrical or ring shape in which a part of the rear end is cut. The lower body 43 may be injection-molded of a plastic material, and may be formed in a structure capable of mounting the nozzle assembly 50, supporting the diffusion member 70, and combining with the upper body 41. .

In detail, the lower body 43 may include a lower base 434 forming a bottom surface. A lower opening 433 through which the ice chute 24 passes may be formed in the lower base 434 . Also, the nozzle insertion part 435 to which the nozzle 55 is mounted may be formed at one side of the lower base 434 in front of the lower opening 433 . The nozzle insertion part 435 may extend downward of the lower base 434 and may be formed to penetrate vertically to allow the nozzle 55 to be inserted therein.

A lower rim 431 extending upward along the lower body 43 may be formed at an outer end of the lower body 43 . The lower rim 431 extends upward to support the diffusion member 70 from below.

In addition, an inner supporter 432 may be formed along the circumference of the lower opening 433 formed in the lower base 434 . The inner supporter 432 may extend upward along the circumference of the lower opening 433 , and the inner supporter 432 may surround and support an outer surface of the ice chute 24 .

The lower coupling portion 436 coupled to the upper coupling portion 416 of the upper body 41 may be formed on an inner surface of the lower rim 431 . Also, on an outer surface of the lower rim 431, an rim groove 431a and an rim protrusion 431b for coupling the lower cover 44 may be formed. The rim grooves 431a may be formed along an upper portion of the outer surface of the lower rim 431, and a plurality of the rim grooves 431a may be arranged at regular intervals. Also, the rim protrusion 431b may protrude outward along the lower portion of the outer surface of the lower rim 431 and may protrude from a position spaced apart from the lower end of the lower rim 431 . In addition, a rear end coupling portion 431c coupled to the rear end of the lower cover 44 may be further formed at the rear end of the lower rim 431 .

Meanwhile, the lighting module 42 may further include a lower cover 44 . The lower cover 44 is for forming an external appearance of the lighting module 42 and may be mounted on an outer surface of the lower body 43 .

The lighting module 42 may be formed in a size corresponding to the lower rim 431 of the lower cover 44, and may shield the lower rim 431 while being mounted on the lower body 43 there is. Accordingly, the exterior of the lower body 43 , that is, the exterior of the lighting module 42 exposed to the outside can be formed by the lower cover 44 .

A cover protrusion 442 coupled to the rim groove 431a may be formed on the rear surface of the lower cover 44, and a cover restraint that is engaged with the rim protrusion 431b below the cover protrusion 442 A protrusion 441 may be formed. Also, a cover coupling portion 443 coupled to the rear coupling portion 431c may be further formed at a rear end of the lower cover 44 .

Therefore, in the lower cover 44, the cover protrusion 442 is coupled to the rim groove 431a, the cover restraining protrusion 441 is engaged with the rim protrusion 431b, and the cover coupling part ( 443) can be firmly coupled to the lower body 43 by being coupled to the rear coupling part 431c.

A film may be attached to the outer surface of the lower cover 44, or a coating or painting process may be applied to enhance the appearance. For example, the outer surface of the lower cover 44 may be coated to have a metallic texture. Also, the outer surface of the lower cover 44 may be formed to have the same or similar color or texture as that of the outer plate 11 .

Hereinafter, the structures of the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70 will be described in more detail with reference to drawings.

14 is a perspective view of a light guide, which is one component of the lighting assembly.

As shown in the drawing, the light guide 60 may be formed of a material capable of transmitting light. The light guide 60 may be formed of acrylic or plastic resin. In addition, the light guide 60 may be formed of various materials through which irradiated light can be evenly transmitted, and may be configured to contain a light transmitting material as an additive. and. The light guide 60 may be formed in a ring shape as a whole, and may be formed in a shape with one side cut out.

The light guide 60 has an extension part 61 extending forward from a position corresponding to the LED 422 on both sides, and a round shape seated on the support part 414 of the upper body 41 and formed in a ring shape. A portion 63 may be included. Also, the light guide 60 may include a connection portion 62 connecting an end of the round portion 63 and the extension portion 61 . The round portion 63, the connection portion 62, and the extension portion 61 may be integrally injection-molded.

The cross section of the rear end of the extension part 61 may be formed in a rectangular shape, and the width of the rear end of the extension part 61 may be formed larger than that of the pair of LEDs 422 . Accordingly, the light irradiated from the LED 422 can be effectively supplied toward the rear end of the extension part 61 . Also, the extension part 61 may extend forward with a predetermined length, and the rear end of the extension part 61 may extend to a position very close to the front surface of the LED 422 .

A connection portion 62 may be formed at a front end of the extension portion 61 . The connecting portion 62 may extend to an end of the round portion 63, and may be formed to be inclined or rounded downward and sideways as it extends forward. In this case, the connection part 62 may extend to pass through the upper body 41 . That is, based on the upper base 411 of the upper body 41, the extension part 61 may be disposed above the upper base 411, that is, in the inner space of the upper body 41, The round part 63 may be located below the upper base 411 .

The round part 63 may be formed in a ring shape, and a part of the second half may be cut out. Also, the cut rear end of the round part 63 may be connected to the front end of the connection part 62 . And, the cross section of the round part 63 may be formed in a rectangular shape or a shape having four sides. That is, the upper surface of the round part 63 is in contact with the lower surface of the upper base 411, and the lower surface of the round part 63 and the front surface, that is, the outer surface of the round part 63, are in contact with the diffusion member 70. , and the rear surface of the round part 63 is formed to be in contact with the support part 414 . Therefore, the round part 63 has a stable mounting structure between the upper body 41 and the diffusion member 70, and has a structure in which light can be effectively transmitted through a close contact structure with the diffusion member 70. can have

Meanwhile, the round part 63 may be located lower than the extension part 61, and the lower surface of the upper base 411 in a state where the light guide 60 is mounted on the upper body 41. It can be placed in contact with

Also, the round portion 63 may be formed to have a curvature corresponding to the rounded shape of the first half of the upper body 41 . Accordingly, the round portion 63 may be disposed along the circumference of the front end of the upper body 41 .

A guide protrusion 633 may be formed at the center of the upper surface of the round part 63 . The guide protrusion 633 may be inserted into the base restraining groove 411b recessed in the lower surface of the upper base 411 when the light guide 60 is mounted. Therefore, the movement of the light guide 60 can be prevented by the coupling of the guide protrusion 633 and the base restricting groove 411b, and the light guide 60 can be mounted in an accurate position. Meanwhile, the guide protrusion 633 may be a part of a gate formed when a material is injected during injection molding of the light guide 60 .

A pattern part 630 may be formed on a rear surface of the round part 63 , that is, on an inner circumferential surface of the round part 63 facing the support part 414 . The pattern part 630 is capable of directing the light moving along the light guide 60 to an outward direction including the front (a direction away from the center of the round part 63), and has a number of irregularities. The shape can be formed continuously.

In detail, the pattern part 630 may have a plurality of grooves 631 and protrusions 632 continuously and repeatedly formed. Accordingly, the light irradiated through the round portion 63 may be reflected by the shape of the groove 631 and the protrusion 632 of the pattern portion 630 and reflected in an outward direction including the front. The protrusion 632 protrudes relatively from the groove 631 and may be formed in a flat shape, and all of the protrusions 631 on the pattern portion 630 may be formed at the same height.

Meanwhile, the plurality of grooves 631 constituting the pattern portion 630 are formed such that the width W1 gradually increases from the rear of the round portion 63, that is, from the portion connected to the connection portion 632 toward the front. It can be. Further, the groove 631 may be formed such that its depth gradually deepens from the rear of the round portion 63, that is, from a portion connected to the connecting portion 62 toward the front. Further, the protrusion 632 between the adjacent grooves 631 may be formed such that the width W2 gradually widens toward the front from the rear of the round part 63, that is, from a portion connected to the connection part 62. .

Therefore, the reflection of light is reduced toward the rear of the round part 63 closer to the LED 422, and the center of the round part 63 farthest from the LED 422 has relatively low light reflection. By making it more active, it is possible to irradiate light toward the outside with a uniform brightness throughout the round portion 63.

On the other hand, the shape (width, depth) of the groove 631 and the projection 632 may be gradually changed according to the position of each groove 631 and the projection 632, and a plurality of the same shape may be changed. The grooves 631 and the protrusions 632 may be formed in stages. Further, the groove 631 and the protrusion 632 in a certain area may have the same shape, and the shape of the groove 631 and the protrusion 632 may be different for each area.

15 is a perspective view of a diffusion member, which is one component of the lighting assembly.

As shown in the figure, the diffusion member 70 is such that the light irradiated forward through the light guide 60 is diffused in the process of passing through the diffusion member 70 so that it shines evenly and brightly as a whole when viewed from the outside. can do.

That is, the light radiated forward and outward by the pattern unit 630 inevitably partially creates shadows due to the shapes of the grooves 631 and the protrusions 632, and in some cases, these shadows are exposed to the outside. It could be. However, the light irradiated outward by the pattern part 630 is diffused as a whole while passing through the diffusion member 70 so that the diffusion member 70 can shine with a uniform brightness as a whole.

Therefore, a portion of the diffusion member 70 exposed between the upper body 41 and the lower body 43 can emit light in a ring shape with uniform brightness, and the user can view the front and side surfaces of the dispenser 20 It is possible to see the ring light 730 with uniform brightness no matter where you look at it.

To this end, the diffusion member 70 may be formed of a material capable of transmitting light, and may be molded by adding a diffusion agent for light diffusion therein.

Also, the diffusion member 70 may be formed in a ring shape having a curvature corresponding to the shape of the round part 63, and may be formed such that a part of the second half is cut off like the round part 63. The diffusion member 70 supports the light guide 60 and at the same time is constrained to the ends of the upper body 41 and the lower body 43, respectively, and may have a structure in which a portion thereof can be exposed to the outside. .

In detail, the diffusion member 70 includes a diffusion member base 71 forming the bottom surface of the diffusion member 70, a front extension part 72 protruding upward from the front end of the diffusion member base 71, and , An exposed portion 73 protruding forward from the front extension portion 72 and exposed through a gap between the upper body 41 and the lower body 43 may be included.

In detail, the diffusion member base 71 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the round portion 63 and formed to have a predetermined width to be supported by an upper end of the lower rim 431 . And, a seating surface 711 may be formed on the upper surface of the diffusion member base 71 . The lower surface of the round part 63 is seated on the seating surface 711, and the lower surface of the round part 63 can make surface contact with the entire lower surface.

Also, the front extension part 72 may vertically extend upward from the front end of the diffusion member base 71 . In this case, the front extension part 72 may protrude to a height corresponding to the upper surface of the round part 63 in a state where the round part 63 is seated on the seating surface 711 .

Accordingly, the front and bottom surfaces of the round part 63 are disposed to be in contact with the seating surface 711 and the front extension part 72, respectively, so that a stable mounting state can be maintained. In particular, the front surface of the round part 63 and the inner surface of the front extension part 72 are in close contact with each other, and the light radiated forward and outward through the round part 63 is effectively transmitted to the front extension part 72. ) and exposed portion 73.

Meanwhile, the exposed portion 73 may protrude outward from an outer surface of the front extension portion 72 . The exposed portion 73 may protrude along the circumference of the front extension portion 72 and may protrude forward even with a predetermined width. Also, the exposed portion 73 may extend in a direction crossing the front extension portion 72 and may extend outward at a height corresponding to the round portion 63 .

In addition, an inclined surface 721 may be formed between the front extension part 72 and the exposed part 73, and the inclined surface 721 comes into contact with the front end of the upper base 411 to form the diffusion member 70. ) can be more firmly fixed.

In addition, a stepped cover mounting portion 731 may be formed on the lower surface of the exposed portion 73 and the front surface of the front extension portion 72, and when the diffusion member 70 is mounted, the lower cover 44 An upper end of may be seated on the cover seating part 731 .

In a state where the diffusion member 70 is seated on the lower body, the lower surface of the exposed part 73 may be supported by the upper end of the lower cover 44 . Also, an upper surface of the exposed part 73 may be formed to contact a lower surface of the touch case 31 . Also, the exposed part 73 is located inside the outer surface of the control unit 313 and the outer surface of the lower cover 44 and may be located at a relatively less protruding position.

And, as shown in FIG. 9 , a bottom inclined surface 313c toward the rear is formed at the lower end of the control unit 313 as it extends downward, and at the upper end of the lower cover 44, as it extends upward, the rearward An upper inclined surface 441 may be formed. The extended end of the exposed part 73 may protrude to a position corresponding to the lower end of the lower inclined surface 313c and the upper end of the upper inclined surface 441 .

Therefore, in a state in which the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40 are coupled, only a portion of the diffusion member 70 is visible while the junction between the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70 is not exposed. can That is, the exposed part 73 can be seen as a ring shape between the touch assembly 30 and the lighting assembly 40, and is positioned between the lower inclined surface 313c and the upper inclined surface 441 to be more visible. will be easy.

As such, when the upper body 41 and the lower body 43 are coupled, the light guide 60 and the diffusion member 70 may be disposed between the upper body 41 and the lower body 43, and the light The guide 60 and the diffusion member 70 emit light in a ring shape by the lighting module, so that the exposed portion 73 can be finally visualized to the outside. Also, a portion that emits light to the outside by the exposed portion 73 may be referred to as a ring light 730 .

Hereinafter, the light guide 60 and the mounting structure of the diffusion member 70 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

16 is a plan view of an upper body, which is a component of the lighting assembly. And, FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 11 . And, FIG. 18 is a XVII-XVIII' cutaway perspective view of FIG. 11 .

As shown in the drawing, the lighting module 42 may be mounted on the second half of the upper body 41 . The light guide 60 may be mounted on the upper body 41 , and a rear end of the light guide 60 may be disposed very close to the LED 422 of the lighting module 42 .

Looking at this in detail, the light board 421 is formed on the upper body 41 by the side fixing parts 412c and 412d formed on the upper body 41, the board support part 412e, and the board restraining part 418. ) can be fixed.

The side fixing parts 412c and 412d may be formed on the upper rim 412 forming the rear surface of the upper body 41 . In addition, the side fixing parts 412c and 412d protrude from positions corresponding to both left and right ends of the light board 421 to fix the light board 421 at both left and right sides, and of the light board 421 Left and right flow and up and down flow can be constrained. That is, one side fixing part 412c of the side fixing parts 412c and 412d provided on both left and right sides restrains the side end of the light board 421, and the other side fixing part 412d on the light board The side end and top end of (421) can be constrained.

Further, a substrate support portion 412e protruding forward may be further formed on the upper rim 412 . The substrate support portion 412e may be formed at a position corresponding to the central portion of the light substrate 421, and may protrude to the rear surface of the light substrate 421 to support the light substrate 421 from the rear. .

Meanwhile, a substrate restraining portion 418 protruding upward may be further formed on the upper base 411 . A plurality of substrate restraining parts 418 may be formed along the lower end of the light substrate 421, and restrict the front lower end of the light substrate 421 so that the light substrate 421 moves in the front-back direction or escapes. can prevent it from happening. In this way, the position of the light board 421 may be maintained in a mounted state within the upper body.

In the light guide 60, the round part 63 is disposed along the support part 414, and a mounting position can be maintained by the support part 414 and the diffusion member 70. Also, the connecting portion 62 may pass through the through-holes 419 formed on both sides of the upper base 411 and extend into the upper body 41 .

The through hole 419 may be located behind the barrier 413, that is, inside the space partitioned by the barrier 413, and may be formed on both left and right sides of the upper opening 410, respectively. Also, the through-hole 419 may be formed at the front on the same extension line as the location of the LED 422 .

Guide seating portions 419a formed in an inclined or rounded shape may be further formed on one side and a rear side of the through hole 419 . In addition, the guide seating portion 419a may be formed to correspond to the inclination or roundness of the connection portion 62 . Therefore, while passing through the through-hole 419, the connecting portion 62 remains seated on the guide seating portion 419a, and the light guide 60 does not move and can maintain a stable mounting state. .

Meanwhile, guide restraining parts 416 and 417 for restraining the extension part 61 of the light guide 60 may be formed between the through hole 419 and the light substrate 421 . The guide restraining parts 416 and 417 protrude upward from the upper base 411 and may be formed at positions corresponding to the disposition positions of the extension parts 61 . In addition, the guide restraining parts 416 and 417 are disposed in the same shape on both left and right sides to restrain the pair of extension parts 61, respectively.

The guide restraining parts 416 and 417 may include a first restraining part 416 and a second restraining part 417 . The first restraining part 416 and the second restraining part 417 are provided on both left and right sides of the extension part 61, and can restrain the extension part 61 so that it does not flow in the left and right directions and in the vertical direction. there is.

In detail, the first restraining part 416 may be located outside (right side in FIG. 17) more than the extension part 61, and may extend upward to restrain one end of the extension part 61. . The first restraining part 416 may include a first side restraining part 416b contacting one end of the extension part 61 and a lower restraining part 416a contacting the lower surface of the extension part 61. . The first side restraining part 416b and the lower restraining part 416a may be connected to each other to have a stepped shape, and may support one corner of the extension part 61 .

Also, the second restraining part 417 may be positioned more inward than the extension part 61 (left side in FIG. 17) and may extend upward to restrain the other end of the extension part 61. there is. The second restraining part 417 may include a second side restraining part 417a contacting the other end of the extension part 61 and an upper restraining part 417b contacting the upper surface of the extension part 61. there is. The second side restraining part 417a and the upper restraining part 417b may be connected to each other to have a stepped shape, and may support the other corner of the extension part 61 .

Therefore, when the extension part 61 passes through the first restraining part 416 and the second restraining part 417, the upper, lower, left and right sides of the extension part 61 are all attached to the guide restraining parts 416 and 417. can be bound by In addition, the flow of the round part 63 in the forward and backward directions can be restricted by the support part 414 and the diffusion member 70, and the distance between the end of the extension part 61 and the LED 422 is can be maintained For example, the distance between the rear end of the extension part 61 and the front surface of the LED 422 may be maintained between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.

As a result, the light guide 60 can maintain its mounted state without being moved while being mounted on the upper body 41 . In particular, the end of the extension part 61 can maintain an accurate mounting position by the guide restraining parts 416 and 417 and can be positioned in front of the LED 422 .

In a state where the light guide 60 is mounted in an accurate position, the rear end of the extension part 61 can be disposed very close to the front surface of the LED 422 . In addition, a plurality of the LEDs 422 may be positioned in an area between left and right ends of the rear end of the extension part 61, and when the LEDs 422 are turned on, all the light emitted from the LEDs 422 It is directed to the extension 61 so that the ring light 730 can shine with sufficient brightness.

Hereinafter, the operation of the dispenser 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 19 is a XIX-XIX' sectional view of FIG. 2 . 20 is a view showing the state of the dispensing unit when the ice dispensing operation of the dispenser is performed.

As shown in the drawings, the user may set the state of the dispenser 20 by touch-manipulating the control unit 313 of the touch assembly 30 . That is, the user may set an operating state of the dispenser 20 by touching any one of the plurality of touch units 316 provided on the manipulation unit 313, and the set operating state corresponds to the light emitting member 331 ), the light irradiated from may pass through the display unit 315 so that the user can recognize it. For example, the user can select ice cubes, ice cubes, and purified water through the manipulation unit 313, and the display unit 315 above the selected menu can be turned on.

When the user inputs an ice dispensing operation by manipulating the lever 22 in a state in which the dispenser 20 is set to the manipulating ice or cube ice dispensing mode by the user manipulating the manipulation unit 313, the same as in FIG. 19 Likewise, the shutter 26 may be opened. In addition, the ice made in the ice maker 12 can be moved through the connection passage 23 and passed through the ice chute 24 to be discharged downward. After the operation of the lever 22 is finished or the set ice is discharged, the lever 22 is rotated to close the opening of the connection passage 23 .

In addition, the state of the take-out unit 27 before manipulating the lever 22 for taking out the ice is the ice chute 24 as shown in FIG. 3 due to the LED 422 being turned off. may be in a non-emission state.

In addition, when the lever 22 is operated to take out ice, the chute LED 423 may be turned on. When the chute LED 423 is turned on, the chute LED 423 radiates light to the bottom of the ice chute 24 . In addition, the light irradiated from the chute LED 423 may illuminate the ice chute 24, and in particular, the bottom of the ice chute 24 exposed below the lighting module 42 may emit light to be visible to the outside. .

Therefore, the user can intuitively know that the ice is taken out through the ice chute 24 through the bright light of the lower end of the ice chute 24 , which is the outlet through which the ice is taken out.

21 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of the light guide and the diffusion member. Also, FIG. 22 is a XXII-XXII' cross-sectional view of FIG. 21 . And, FIG. 23 is a view showing the state of the dispensing unit at the time of dispensing operation of the dispenser.

When the dispenser 20 is set to the purified water dispensing mode by the user's manipulation of the control unit 313, and the user manipulates the lever 22 to input the purified water dispensing operation, the valve (not shown) is opened, water can be supplied to the nozzle assembly 50 through the pipe 501, and purified water can be discharged through the water outlet 25.

In the state of the dispensing unit 27 before the manipulation of the lever 22 for dispensing purified water, the LED 422 is off and the ring light 730 emits light as shown in FIG. 3 . It can become a state of not being able to.

In addition, when the lever 22 is operated to take out purified water, water is taken out through the nozzle 55 and the LED 422 is turned on at the same time. When the LED 422 is turned on, the light of the LED 422 is irradiated to the extension part 61 on both sides of the light guide 60, and the light passes through the connection part 62 to the round part 63. can be conveyed Then, the light directed to the round part 63 is reflected by the pattern part 630 and is directed outward including the front. At this time, light is radiated outward from the entire area of the round part 63 due to the shape of the pattern part 630 .

And, the light emitted from the round part 63 to the outside is diffused while passing through the diffusion member 70 in contact with the round part 63, and the whole of the diffusion member 70 shines with uniform brightness. . Accordingly, the exposed portion 73 exposed to the outside, that is, the ring light 730 shines in a ring shape with uniform brightness.

Meanwhile, when the purified water is taken out, one of the plurality of LEDs 422 may be operated. For example, when the extraction operation of the purified water is input, the white LED 422b among the plurality of LEDs 422 is turned on, and the exposure unit exposed through the water extraction unit 25 as shown in FIG. 23 (73) That is, the ring light 730 lights up in white.

Accordingly, the user can intuitively check that purified water is dispensed from the dispenser 20 .

24 is a view showing the state of the ejection unit during nozzle sterilization operation of the dispenser.

The sterilization device 52 of the nozzle assembly 50 performs a sterilization operation of sterilizing by irradiating ultraviolet rays into the inside of the nozzle 55 according to the set logic. The sterilization operation may be performed at every set time without a separate operation. For example, the sterilization LED 522 may be configured to be heated for 10 minutes every 50 minutes, and the inside of the nozzle 55 may be sterilized by the operation of the sterilization LED 522 . Of course, the operation cycle and operation time of the sterilization LED 522 can be adjusted according to the user's operation setting.

In addition, the sterilization operation can be performed immediately by inputting an operation start at a moment desired by the user. At this time, the user can directly input the sterilization operation by manipulating the control unit 313 or by manipulating a display or a separate control member provided inside the door 10, cabinet or storage space other than the control unit 313. can And, if necessary, it will be possible to directly input the sterilization operation using a remote device using a user's mobile phone, PC, remote terminal, or the like.

Meanwhile, when the sterilization operation starts, the LED 422 may be turned on. When the LED 422 is turned on, the light emitted from the LED 422 may pass through the light guide 60 and be emitted through the diffusion member 70 . Accordingly, the exposed portion 73 exposed to the outside, that is, the entirety of the ring light 730 shines in a ring shape with uniform brightness.

And, when the sterilization operation starts, any one of the plurality of LEDs 422 may be operated, and in order to differentiate from the operation of dispensing the purified water, the diffusion member 70, that is, , The ring light 730 may be driven to shine in a color different from that when the purified water is taken out.

For example, when the start signal of the sterilization operation is input, the blue LED 422a among the plurality of LEDs 422 is turned on, and as shown in FIG. 24, the diffusion member 70 in the water outlet 25 , the ring light 730 shines in blue.

Accordingly, the user can intuitively confirm that the sterilization operation of the nozzle 55 is performed in the dispenser 20 .

Meanwhile, various other embodiments of the present invention may be possible in addition to the above-described embodiments.

Another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the ring light 730 is composed of a single ride guide. In another embodiment of the present invention, since other components except for the light guide 60 are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

25 is a perspective view of a light guide according to another embodiment of the present invention. 26 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled state of the light guide.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the light guide 80 may be disposed between the upper body 41 and the lower body 43 constituting the dispenser 20, and the light guide 80 The exposed portion 84 of the may be exposed between the upper body 41 and the lower body 43.

The light guide 80 includes an extension part 81 extending from the front of the LED 422, and a connection part 82 extending downward from an end of the extension part 81 and connected to both ends of the round part 83. ) and a round portion 83 formed along the circumference of the upper body 41 .

In addition, a pattern portion 830 having a concave-convex shape may be formed on an inner surface of the round portion 83 . The pattern portion 830 may be formed in a structure of continuous grooves 831 and protrusions 832, and may be formed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.

In addition, an exposed portion 84 protruding forward may be formed on the front surface of the round portion 83 . The exposed part 84 may be formed at a position facing the pattern part 830, and may be positioned between the upper body 41 and the lower body 43 and exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the exposed portion 84 may shine in a ring shape when the LED 422 is turned on, and may be referred to as a ring light.

In a state where the light guide 80 is mounted, the lower surface of the light guide 80 may be supported by the upper end of the lower body 43 , that is, the upper end of the lower rim 431 . Also, a lower surface of the exposed portion 84 may be supported by an upper end of the lower cover 44 .

When the LED 422 is turned on while the lighting module 42 is mounted, the light emitted from the LED 422 moves along the light guide 80 . And, the light moving along the light guide 80 is reflected outward from the pattern part 830, including the front, and is emitted to the outside through the exposure part 84 to shine in a ring shape, which can be visualized to the user. there is.

Claims (20)

a manipulation unit formed with a touch unit for user's touch operation and a display unit for displaying a manipulation state;
a board installed behind the control unit;
a light emitting member installed on the front surface of the substrate facing the display unit;
a guide member provided between the manipulation unit and the substrate and having a light hole for guiding the light of the light emitting member to the display unit;
a touch sensor installed on the substrate facing the touch unit; and
A sensing member connecting the touch sensor and the touch unit;
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is formed of a transparent material, and a blocking layer for blocking light transmission is formed in a region other than the display unit.
According to claim 1,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit is formed to transmit light, and is displayed externally when the light emitting member is turned on.
According to claim 1,
The display unit is formed in the shape of a plurality of fine holes,
In a state in which the light emitting member is turned off, the home appliance characterized in that formed so that the light emitting member is relatively less exposed than in a state in which the light emitting member is turned on.
According to claim 1,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit is formed in an area of the touch unit.
According to claim 1,
It is formed of a transparent plastic material and further includes a touch case forming an exterior including the control unit,
The blocking layer is formed on the entire touch case,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the display portion is formed to transmit light by locally removing the blocking layer.
According to claim 1,
The blocking layer is formed to have the same texture as the outer plate forming the exterior.
According to claim 1,
Home appliance, characterized in that the outer surface of the control unit is formed in a curved shape, the center protrudes and is formed toward the rear toward both sides.
According to claim 7,
The guide member has a front surface in contact with the manipulation unit and a rear surface in contact with the substrate,
Home appliance, characterized in that the front surface of the guide member is formed in a curved shape corresponding to the control unit.
According to claim 8,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the guide member is formed with a guide hole opened at a position corresponding to the touch unit and accommodating the sensing member therein.
According to claim 9,
The substrate is coupled to the guide member,
When the board is coupled, the sensing member is inserted through the rear surface of the guide hole in a state of being mounted on the board to come into contact with the control unit.
According to claim 9,
The guide hole is a home appliance, characterized in that formed to have a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the sensing member.
According to claim 8,
The front surface of the sensing member protrudes more than the front surface of the guide member,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing member is elastically deformed when the control unit and the guide member are coupled and adheres to the operation unit.
According to claim 1,
The sensing member,
an elastic member provided on the substrate and in close contact with the rear surface of the control unit; and
A transmission member formed on an outer surface of the elastic member and transmitting static electricity on the surface of the manipulation unit to the touch sensor;
The transfer member is electrically connected to the touch sensor.
According to claim 13,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic member protrudes from the substrate more than a distance between the touch substrate and the control unit.
According to claim 13,
The transfer member is a home appliance, characterized in that formed of a metal thin film or conductive film material of a flexible structure.
According to claim 15,
The transmission member extends along the front surface and both left and right sides of the elastic member, and an end of the transmission member is connected to the substrate.
According to claim 13,
The touch sensor is a capacitive touch sensor.
According to claim 1,
The touch unit is composed of a plurality,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing member is provided in a number corresponding to a position corresponding to the touch unit.
According to claim 1,
The home appliance according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of hooks protruding rearward from the rear surface of the control unit and coupled to the guy member are formed.
According to claim 19,
Further comprising a screw that passes through the substrate from the rear and is fastened to the control unit,
Home appliance, characterized in that the control unit and the guide member are in close contact with each other when the screw is fastened.

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