KR20230101193A - Storehouse - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to storage.
In one aspect of the present invention, the storage may include a first storage compartment providing a space in which goods are stored at a predetermined temperature or temperature range, and a second storage compartment providing a space in which the first heat exchanger is accommodated.
The storage may include a third storage compartment providing a space in which the second heat exchanger is accommodated.
The second storage compartment may be provided to be fluidly connected to the first storage compartment.
It is provided inside the second storage compartment or adjacent to the second storage compartment, and may include a flow generator for fluidly connecting the second storage compartment and the two or more storage spaces.

Description

storehouse {Storehouse}

The present invention relates to storage.

The storage unit may include a storage room for storing items. The storage may include, for example, a refrigerator.

A refrigerator is a device that cools objects to be cooled (hereinafter, referred to as food for convenience) such as foods, medicines, and cosmetics, or stores them at a low temperature to prevent spoilage and deterioration. A refrigerator includes a storage compartment in which food is stored and a refrigerating cycle component for cooling the storage compartment.

Refrigerating cycle parts may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion mechanism, and an evaporator through which refrigerant is circulated.

A refrigerator according to the prior art may include an outer case and an inner case positioned inside the outer case and having an open front. In such a refrigerator, a cold air discharge duct may be disposed inside the inner case and partition the inside of the inner case into a storage chamber and a heat exchange chamber. For example, a storage chamber may be formed in front of the cold air discharge duct, and a heat exchange chamber may be formed in the rear. An evaporator and an evaporation fan may be disposed in the heat exchange chamber.

In the refrigerator, a separate machine room may be formed outside the inner case, a compressor, a condenser, and a condensation fan may be disposed in the machine room, and the compressor in the machine room may be connected to the evaporator in the heat exchange room through a refrigerant pipe.

A draw-out drawer may be provided in the storage compartment. A plurality of drawers may be provided in a vertical direction.

According to the refrigerator according to the prior art as described above, the following problems appear.

First, since the compressor disposed in the machine room and the evaporator disposed inside the inner case are disposed in a space separated from each other and connected by refrigerant piping, when repair of refrigerating cycle parts is necessary, take out food stored in the refrigerator to check for failure, There are inconveniences that need to be repaired.

Second, since the evaporator is integrally formed inside the refrigerator body and the evaporator must be fixed to the refrigerator body by welding, manufacturing of the refrigerator is cumbersome. Also, when defrosting the evaporator, there is a problem in that the internal temperature of the refrigerator rises due to heat exchange with the storage compartment.

Third, since the heat exchange chamber is disposed at the rear of the storage chamber, the front and rear width of the rear wall of the refrigerator body is increased by the size of the heat exchange chamber, and accordingly, the volume of the storage chamber is reduced accordingly.

In order to solve this problem, a refrigerator equipped with a cooling module integrally constituting a heat absorbing unit and a heat dissipating unit has been proposed.

Publication No. Special 2003-0027367 (Publication date: April 7, 2003)

An object of the present invention is to provide a storage in which a first storage compartment providing a space for storing goods and a second storage compartment providing a space for accommodating a first heat exchanger are fluidly connected.

An object of the present invention is to provide a storage in which a third storage compartment providing a space for accommodating the second heat exchanger is fluidly connected to an external space of the first storage compartment.

An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a storage in which a second storage compartment and a plurality of first storage compartments are fluidly connected.

An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a storage in which a plurality of first heat exchangers are accommodated in a second storage compartment, and fluid passing through the plurality of first heat exchangers can be supplied to the plurality of first storage compartments.

An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a storage in which fluids in a plurality of first storage chambers return to the second storage chamber and pass through the plurality of first heat exchangers.

An object of the present invention is to provide a storage in which a plurality of flow generators capable of supplying fluid to a plurality of first storage compartments can be disposed in the first storage compartment.

The present invention is a storage that includes a first storage compartment providing a space in which products are stored at a predetermined temperature or within a temperature range, and a second storage compartment providing a space for accommodating a first heat exchanger.

The storage may include a third storage compartment providing a space in which the second heat exchanger is accommodated.

The storage unit may include a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage compartment.

The storage unit may include a second wall defining at least a portion of the second storage compartment.

The storage compartment may include a third wall defining at least a portion of the third storage compartment.

The storage unit may include a plurality of first storage compartments, and the second storage compartment may be provided to fluidly communicate with the plurality of first storage compartments.

The reservoir may be provided such that the fluid in the second storage chamber is fluidly connected to the plurality of first storage chambers through a passage through the first wall or the second wall or through a passage adjacent to the first wall or the second wall.

The reservoir may be provided so that the fluid passing through the first heat exchanger is branched and supplied to the plurality of first storage chambers.

The reservoir may be provided so that the fluids in the plurality of first storage chambers combine to pass through the first heat exchanger.

The reservoir may include a flow generator provided on at least one side of the first heat exchanger to generate flow.

A plurality of flow generators may be provided to be disposed on one side and the other side of the first heat exchanger.

The flow generator may include a first flow generator spaced apart from one side of the first heat exchanger by a first distance and a second flow generator spaced apart from the other side by a second distance from the first heat exchanger. The first distance may be larger or smaller than the second distance.

The storage may be provided so that a plurality of first heat exchangers are accommodated in the second storage compartment.

Any one of the plurality of first heat exchangers may be provided to be fluidly connected to one of the plurality of first storage compartments.

Another one of the plurality of first heat exchangers may be provided to be fluidly connected to another storage chamber among the plurality of first storage chambers.

In one aspect of the present invention, the storage provides a space in which goods are stored at a predetermined temperature or temperature range, a first storage compartment including two or more storage spaces, and a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated, A second storage compartment provided to be fluidly connected to the first storage compartment and a third storage compartment providing a space for accommodating the second heat exchanger may be included.

The storage may include a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage compartment, a second wall defining at least a portion of the second storage compartment, and a third wall defining at least a portion of the third storage compartment. .

The storage is provided inside the second storage compartment or adjacent to the second storage compartment, and may include a flow generator for fluidly connecting the second storage compartment and the two or more storage spaces.

The flow generator includes a first flow generator for supplying a fluid to a first storage space among the two or more storage spaces and a second flow generator for supplying a fluid to a second storage space among the two or more storage spaces. can do.

A direction in which a central axis of the first fan provided in the first flow generator is directed may cross a direction in which a central axis of a second fan provided in the second flow generator is directed.

Based on the flow direction of the fluid passing through the first heat exchanger, the first fan is disposed to face the outlet surface of the first heat exchanger, and the second fan is disposed on a side surface of the first heat exchanger crossing the outlet surface. It can be arranged to face.

A first distance between the first fan and the first heat exchange period may be greater than a second distance between the second fan and the first heat exchange period.

The first heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange part into which fluid flows and a second heat exchange part forming a downstream side of the first heat exchange part, and the second heat exchange part has a narrower width than the first heat exchange part. The first heat exchanger may have a bent shape.

The first fan may be disposed toward an outlet side end of the first heat exchanger, and the second fan may be disposed toward an end of the second heat exchange part.

A first distance between the second fan and an end portion of the second heat exchange part may be greater than a second distance between the first fan and an outlet side end of the first heat exchanger.

The first heat exchanger may include a first storage space heat exchanger fluidly connected to a first storage space among the two or more storage spaces; and a heat exchanger for a second storage space fluidly connected to a second storage space among the two or more storage spaces.

The storage unit may further include an ice-making space in which the two or more storage spaces are fluidly connected to the heat exchanger for the first storage space, and the ice-making space may be provided in the first storage space or a door that opens and closes the first storage compartment. can

The reservoir may further include a heat exchanger case defining an accommodation space for the first heat exchanger and the flow generator and defining the second wall.

The heat exchanger case may include a first heat exchanger case accommodating a heat exchanger for a first storage space fluidly connected to a first storage space among the two or more storage spaces and a first flow generator.

The heat exchanger case is provided separably or integrally with the first heat exchanger case, and a heat exchanger for a second storage space and a second flow generator fluidly connected to a second storage space among the two or more storage spaces are provided. It may include a second heat exchanger case for accommodating.

A partition wall partitioning the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber may be further included, and the partition wall may include an inlet through which the fluid in the first storage chamber flows into the second storage chamber and a fluid in the second storage chamber into the first storage chamber. It may include at least one of discharge units supplying the storage compartment.

The storage may further include a duct for fluidly connecting the first storage space and the first flow generator among the two or more storage spaces.

The duct may be connected to the inlet or the outlet.

The duct may include a first duct that supplies fluid from the second storage compartment to the first storage compartment and is fluidly connected to the outlet; and a second duct that returns the fluid in the first storage compartment to the second storage compartment and is fluidly connected to the inlet.

The second storage chamber may be provided so that the flow generator is disposed at an outlet side of the first heat exchanger.

In the plurality of fins provided in the first heat exchanger, the density of the plurality of fins provided on the inlet side of the first heat exchanger is smaller than the density of the plurality of fins provided on the outlet side of the first heat exchanger. do.

The two or more storage spaces may be formed such that a first storage space and a second storage space disposed above the first storage space are separated by a partition wall.

The second storage compartment and the third storage compartment may be horizontally disposed below the first storage space.

The two or more storage spaces are formed such that a first storage space and a second storage space disposed above the first storage space are separated by a partition wall, and the second storage compartment and the third storage compartment are separated from the first storage space. It may be arranged in a vertical direction from the lower side of the space.

The first heat exchanger may include a heat exchanger for a first storage space and a heat exchanger for a second storage space.

The heat exchanger for the first storage space and the heat exchanger for the second storage space may be arranged left and right on the upper side of the third storage compartment, and the heat exchanger for the second storage space may be disposed behind the heat exchanger for the first storage space. there is.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first and second storage compartments are fluidly connected so that the fluid heat-exchanged in the first heat exchanger is easily supplied to the first storage compartment, and the fluid inside the first storage compartment is easily returned to the second storage compartment. It can be.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second storage compartment and the plurality of first storage compartments can be easily and flexibly connected.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first heat exchangers are accommodated in the second storage compartment, and fluid passing through the plurality of first heat exchangers can be easily supplied to the plurality of first storage compartments.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fluid in the plurality of first storage chambers returns to the second storage chamber and can easily pass through the plurality of first heat exchangers.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of flow generating devices capable of supplying fluid to a plurality of first storage compartments can be easily disposed in the first storage compartment.

1 is a schematic diagram of a reservoir according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a front perspective view of the storage body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view of a storage body and a heat exchanger according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of the heat exchanging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchanging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of a heat exchanging device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a cross-sectional view taken along 7-7' of FIG. 2;
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along 8-8' of FIG. 2;
9 is a front perspective view of some configurations of a storage body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a perspective view of a heat exchanging device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchanger according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of a heat exchanger according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a cross-sectional view taken along 13-13' of FIG. 9;
14 is a front perspective view of a storage body according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a perspective view of a heat exchanger according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a plan view of a heat exchanger according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a rear perspective view of a storage compartment showing an exploded view of a storage main body and a heat exchanger according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a perspective view of a heat exchanger according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
19 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchanger according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a storage compartment showing fluid passing through a heat exchanger for a second storage compartment and a fan assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a storage compartment showing fluid passing through a heat exchanger and a fan assembly for a first storage compartment according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention may be a storage that includes a first storage compartment providing a space in which goods are stored at a predetermined temperature or within a temperature range, and a second storage compartment providing a space in which the first heat exchanger is accommodated.

Examples of the storage may be a refrigerator, a warmer, and the like.

Examples of the article may include food, medical supplies, and the like.

The storage may include a third storage compartment providing a space in which the second heat exchanger is accommodated.

The storage unit may include a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage compartment.

The storage unit may include a second wall defining at least a portion of the second storage compartment.

The storage compartment may include a third wall defining at least a portion of the third storage compartment.

The second storage compartment may be provided to be fluidly connected to the first storage compartment.

The first heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger that is fluidly connected to the inner space of the first storage compartment and exchanges heat with the fluid in the inner space.

The second heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger that is fluidly connected to an external space of the first storage compartment and exchanges heat with a fluid in the external space.

Examples of the heat exchange method of the heat exchanger may include direct heat exchange by conduction and indirect heat exchange by convection or radiation.

An example of the heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger provided as a heat absorbing unit, a cooling power generator, or a cold source. An example of the cooling source may be an evaporator, a heat absorbing part of a thermoelectric module, and a cold sink connected to a heat absorbing surface of a thermoelectric element or a heat absorbing surface.

Another example of the heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger provided as a heat dissipation unit, a heat power generator, or a heat source. Examples of the heat source may be a condenser, a heat sink connected to a heat generating surface of a thermoelectric element as a heat dissipating part of a thermoelectric module, or a heat generating surface. Examples of the fluid may include liquid or gas such as air, water, and a refrigerant.

The first wall may be provided to divide an inner space of the first storage compartment from an outer space of the first storage compartment.

The second wall may be provided to divide an inner space of the second storage compartment from an outer space of the second storage compartment.

The third wall may be provided to divide an inner space of the third storage compartment from an outer space of the third storage compartment.

The first wall may be provided to separate the first storage compartment from at least one of the second storage compartment and the third storage compartment.

The second wall may be provided to separate the second storage compartment from at least one of the first storage compartment and the third storage compartment.

The third wall may be provided to distinguish the third storage compartment from at least one of the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment.

A wall provided to divide the first storage compartment from the second storage compartment may be provided as a common wall between the first wall and the second wall.

A wall provided to divide the second storage compartment from the third storage compartment may be provided as a common wall between the second wall and the third wall.

A wall provided to divide the first storage compartment from the third storage compartment may serve as a common wall between the first and third walls.

The wall may include a plurality of layers and be provided as one wall. A plurality of the walls may be connected in a longitudinal direction and provided as one wall.

Providing that the first space and the second space are fluidly connected is defined as being provided so that the fluid located in any one of the first space and the second space can move to the other one of the first space and the second space. can do.

The storage may include a door provided to open and close the first storage compartment. The door may be provided to cover at least a portion of the second storage compartment. The door may be provided to cover at least a portion of the third storage compartment.

In the present invention, the central portion of the object may be defined as a central portion among the three portions when the object is divided into thirds based on the longitudinal direction of the object. The periphery of the object may be defined as a portion located on the left or right side of the central portion among the three divided portions. The peripheral portion of the object may include a surface in contact with the central portion and a surface opposite thereto. The opposite side can be defined as the rim or edge of the object.

The reservoir may include a flow generator disposed in a path along which the fluid moves so that the fluid in the internal space of the storage chamber moves to the external space of the storage chamber.

The flow generator may include a fluid generator for the second storage compartment disposed in a path along which the fluid moves so that the fluid located in the second storage compartment moves to an outer space of the second storage compartment. .

The flow generator may include a fluid generator for the third storage compartment disposed in a path along which the fluid moves so that the fluid located in the third storage compartment moves to an external space of the third storage compartment. .

Examples of the flow generator may include a fan that flows air, a pump that flows water, a compressor that flows refrigerant, and the like.

A first passage through which fluid moves may be provided inside or near the first wall.

Examples of the first passage may be a through hole formed to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.

The first passage may include an inflow passage for guiding the fluid in the outer space of the first storage compartment to move to the inner space of the first storage compartment.

The first passage may include an outflow passage for guiding the fluid in the inner space of the first storage compartment to move to the outer space of the first storage compartment.

The first passage may include an inflow passage for guiding the fluid heat-exchanged in an external space of the first storage compartment to move into the first storage compartment.

The first passage may include an outflow passage for guiding fluid that has exchanged heat with goods in the inner space of the first storage compartment to move to an outer space of the first storage compartment.

The inflow passage may be provided on at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the first storage compartment.

The outflow passage may be provided on at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the first storage compartment.

For example, the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed on the rear wall of the first storage compartment.

For example, the outflow passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed on a lower wall of the first storage chamber.

A second passage through which the fluid moves may be provided inside or near the second wall.

Examples of the second passage may be a through hole formed to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.

The second passage may include an inlet passage for guiding the fluid in the outer space of the second storage compartment to move to the inner space of the second storage compartment.

The second passage may include an outflow passage for guiding the fluid in the inner space of the second storage compartment to move to the outer space of the second storage compartment.

The second passage may include an inflow passage for guiding the fluid heat-exchanged in the outer space of the second storage compartment to move into the second storage compartment.

The second passage may include an outflow passage for guiding the fluid that has exchanged heat with the first heat exchanger to move to an outer space of the second storage compartment.

The inflow passage may be provided on at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the second storage compartment.

For example, the inflow passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct placed on an upper wall of the second storage compartment.

For example, the outflow passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed on an upper wall of the second storage compartment.

A third passage through which the fluid moves may be provided inside or near the third wall.

Examples of the third passage may be a through hole formed to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.

The third passage may include an inlet passage for guiding the fluid in the external space of the third storage chamber to move to the internal space of the third storage chamber.

The third passage may include an outflow passage for guiding the fluid in the inner space of the third storage compartment to move to the outer space of the third storage compartment.

The third passage may include an inflow passage for guiding fluid heat-exchanged in an external space of the third storage chamber to move into the third storage chamber.

The third passage may include an outflow passage for guiding the fluid that has exchanged heat with the second heat exchanger to move to an external space of the third storage chamber.

The inflow passage may be provided on at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the third storage compartment.

The outflow passage may be provided on at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the third storage compartment.

For example, the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct placed on a front wall of the third storage compartment.

For example, the outflow passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed on a front wall of the third storage chamber.

The fluid in the inner space of the first storage compartment may be provided to be fluidly connected to any one of the second storage compartment and the third storage compartment.

For example, the fluid in the inner space of the first storage compartment may be provided to move to the inner space of the second storage compartment via the second passage.

The fluid in the inner space of the second storage compartment may be provided to move into the inner space of the first storage compartment via the first passage.

The fluid in the external space of the storage may be provided to be fluidly connected to any one of the second storage compartment and the third storage compartment.

For example, the fluid in the inner space of the third storage compartment may be provided to move to the outer space of the third storage compartment via the third passage.

The fluid in the outer space of the third storage compartment may be provided to move to the inner space of the third storage compartment via the third passage.

The second storage compartment may be disposed outside the first storage compartment together with the third storage compartment.

After at least a portion of the second wall is combined with at least a portion of the third wall, it may be disposed in an external space of the first storage compartment.

After at least a portion of the second wall is integrally provided with at least a portion of the third wall, it may be disposed in an external space of the first storage compartment.

At least a portion of the second wall may extend and serve as at least a portion of the third wall.

At least a portion of the third wall may extend and serve as at least a portion of the second wall.

At least a portion of the second wall may extend and be supported by at least a portion of the third wall.

At least a portion of the third wall may extend and be supported by at least a portion of the second wall.

The extending portion of the second wall may be provided on at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a rear wall of the second storage compartment.

The portion where the third wall extends may be provided on at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a rear wall of the third storage compartment.

For example, a portion where the second wall extends may be provided on a lower wall of the second storage compartment.

As another example, the portion to which the third wall extends may be provided on a lower wall of the third storage compartment.

A first heat exchanger serving as a cooling source may be provided inside the second storage compartment.

A heat source for removing frost generated in the first heat exchanger may be disposed near the first heat exchanger.

For example, the heat source may be a defrosting heat source.

A first heat exchanger as a heat source may be provided inside the second storage compartment.

A cooling source for removing steam generated in the first heat exchanger may be disposed near the first heat exchanger.

In one example, the cold source may be a cold source of jejeung.

The second wall may include a through hole through which the second storage compartment is fluidly connected to the first storage compartment.

The second wall may include a portion having higher thermal insulation than the third wall.

The second wall may be a wall partitioning the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment.

Through this, it is possible to reduce the transfer of heat from the defrosting heat source or cold air from the defrosting or cooling source to the outer space of the second storage compartment or to the first storage compartment.

The second wall may include a through hole through which the second storage compartment is fluidly connected to the first passage.

The second wall may include a portion having higher thermal insulation than a wall forming the first passage. Through this, it is possible to reduce the transfer of heat from the defrosting heat source or cold air from the defrosting or cooling source to the outer space of the second storage compartment or to the first storage compartment.

The first storage compartment may include a plurality of storage compartments. The first storage compartment may include at least one of a partition wall, a drawer, and a shelf to form the plurality of storage compartments. A passage through which fluid flows may be provided between the plurality of storage compartments.

An embodiment capable of reducing heat exchange between the defrosting heat source or the defrosting cold source and some of the plurality of storage compartments is as follows. Through this, cooling efficiency can be improved when the storage is provided as a storage, and heating efficiency can be improved when the storage is provided as a heating cabinet.

First, any one of the plurality of storage compartments may include a surface facing the second storage compartment and a surface facing the other one of the plurality of storage compartments.

Any one of the plurality of storage compartments may be disposed between the second storage compartment and another one of the plurality of storage compartments. In this case, any one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided as an adiabatic space for reducing heat transfer between the other one of the plurality of storage compartments and the defrosting heat source or the defrosting and cooling source.

Second, one of the plurality of storage compartments includes both a through hole through which the fluid flows into the second storage compartment and a through hole through which the fluid flows out from the second storage compartment, and the other one of the plurality of storage compartments is the second storage compartment. It may include only one of a through hole through which the fluid flows into and a through hole through which the fluid flows out from the second storage chamber.

For example, a through hole of any one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided inside or near the second wall. The through hole of another one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided inside or near the first wall.

Third, only one of the plurality of storage compartments may be disposed facing the second storage compartment or disposed adjacent to the second storage compartment. For example, any one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided at least one of a top end, a bottom end, a rightmost end, a leftmost end, a last end, and a frontmost end of the second storage compartment.

Fourth, the fluid inside the first storage compartment among the plurality of storage compartments is provided so as to flow into the second storage compartment without passing through another one of the plurality of storage compartments, and the second storage compartment among the plurality of storage compartments. The fluid inside the compartment may be provided to flow into the second storage compartment via another one of the plurality of storage compartments.

An embodiment in which the second storage compartment and the third storage compartment are disposed is as follows.

First, the first storage compartment includes a portion extending in the X-axis direction, which is a horizontal direction, and a portion extending in a Y-axis direction, which is a vertical direction, and the second storage compartment is disposed adjacent to the third storage compartment in the X-axis direction. It can be. A wall dividing the second storage compartment and the third storage compartment may include a portion extending in the Y-axis direction.

Second, the first storage compartment includes a portion extending in the X-axis direction, which is a horizontal direction, and a portion extending in a Y-axis direction, which is a vertical direction, and the second storage compartment is disposed adjacent to the third storage compartment in the Y-axis direction. It can be. A wall dividing the second storage compartment and the third storage compartment may include a portion extending in the X-axis direction.

An embodiment in which the first heat exchanger and the flow generator are disposed is as follows.

First, the first heat exchanger includes a part extending in a long X-axis direction and a part extending in a short Y-axis direction, and the flow generator has a length in the X-axis direction longer than a length in the Y-axis direction. It can be arranged long.

The flow generator may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first heat exchanger in the Y-axis direction.

For example, the flow generator may be disposed above or below the first heat exchanger.

The flow generator may be disposed to overlap the first heat exchanger in the Y-axis direction. The flow generator may be disposed in an inclined direction relative to the ground.

A suction hole through which the fluid is sucked into the first heat exchanger may be disposed lower than a discharge hole through which the fluid that has exchanged heat with the first heat exchanger is discharged.

Through this, it is possible to obtain the effect of reducing the flow loss of the flow generator.

Second, the first heat exchanger includes a part extending in a long X-axis direction and a part extending in a short Y-axis direction, and the flow generator has a length in the X-axis direction longer than a length in the Y-axis direction. Can be arranged to be short.

The flow generator may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first heat exchanger in the X-axis direction. For example, the flow generator may be disposed in front or rear of the first heat exchanger. The flow generator may be disposed to overlap with the first heat exchanger in the X-axis direction.

The reservoir may include a fluid generator for the second reservoir. An embodiment of the arrangement of the flow generator is as follows.

First, a virtual line extending from the center of the flow generator toward the first heat exchanger may be arranged to pass through the first heat exchanger. The center of the flow generator may be defined as at least one of a center of gravity, a center of mass, a center of volume, and a center of rotation of the flow generator. The virtual line may be disposed to pass through the center of the first heat exchanger. The virtual line may be disposed to pass through a periphery of the first heat exchanger.

Second, a virtual line extending from the center of the flow generator toward the first storage compartment may be arranged to pass through the first storage compartment. An imaginary line extending from the center of the flow generator toward the first heat exchanger may be arranged so as not to overlap with the first heat exchanger.

Third, the flow generator may be disposed inside the second storage compartment. In this case, the first heat exchanger and the flow generator may be disposed inside the second storage compartment, which may be advantageous in designing the module of the second storage compartment. At least a portion of the second passage may be provided to be exposed to the second storage compartment.

Fourth, the flow generator may be disposed in at least one of the inside of the first passage and the inside of the second passage. In this case, since the distance between the first heat exchanger and the flow generator can be spaced apart, there is an advantage in reducing a dead zone that may occur in a fluid flow path. The passage in which the flow generator is disposed may include a portion formed to protrude toward the first storage compartment. Through this, it is possible to increase the volume of the first storage compartment. The flow generator may be disposed inside the protruding part.

Fifth, at least a portion of the flow generator may be provided to form at least a portion of the first passage or form at least a portion of the second passage. For example, the flow generator may include a fan and a fan housing, and the fan housing may form at least a part of the first passage or the fan housing may form at least a part of the second passage.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail through exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to components in the drawings, it should be noted that the same components have the same numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing an embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function hinders understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Also, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used to describe components of an embodiment of the present invention. These terms are only used to distinguish the component from other components, and the nature, order, or order of the corresponding component is not limited by the term. When an element is described as being “connected,” “coupled to,” or “connected” to another element, that element may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but there may be another element between the elements. It should be understood that may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected".

1 is a schematic diagram of a reservoir according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a storage 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a storage main body 10 forming a first storage compartment 15 .

The storage unit may be configured as a storage unit or a storage unit.

The first storage compartment 15 may provide a space in which products are stored at a predetermined temperature or within a temperature range.

The storage compartment 1 may include a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage compartment 15 .

The first wall may include at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall.

The first wall may include a plurality of walls.

For example, the storage body 10 may have a hexahedral shape with an open front surface. However, the shape of the storage body 10 is not limited thereto.

The storage body 10 may include a body outer case, a body inner case assembled inside the body outer case, and a body heat insulating material provided between the body outer case and the body inner case for thermal insulation.

The storage 1 may further include a door 20 capable of opening or closing the first storage compartment 15 . The door 20 may be movably provided in front of the storage body 10 .

A shelf 23 for supporting food may be provided in the first storage compartment 15 . For example, the plurality of shelves 23 may be spaced apart in the vertical direction within the first storage compartment 15 .

A drawer 22 for storing food may be provided in the first storage compartment 15 . The drawer 22 may be provided in a withdrawable manner. A plurality of drawers 22 may be provided. For example, the plurality of drawers 22 may be spaced apart in the vertical direction within the first storage compartment 15 .

A plurality of storage compartments may be defined by the plurality of shelves 23 or the plurality of drawers 22 .

A duct 30 for supplying fluid to the first storage compartment 15 may be provided on a rear wall of the first storage compartment 15 .

The duct 30 may constitute a first passage through which fluid moves inside or near the first wall defining the first storage chamber 15 .

The duct 30 may be located behind the plurality of drawers 22 .

The fluid heat-exchanged in the second storage compartment 16 flows in the duct 30, and a duct discharge hole 35 for discharging the fluid to the first storage compartment 15 may be formed on the front surface of the duct 30. there is.

A plurality of duct discharge holes 35 are formed, and the plurality of duct discharge holes 35 may be arranged in a vertical direction.

The duct 30 extends in the vertical direction and is configured to have a constant front-and-back direction width (w). With the duct 30 having a certain width, the plurality of drawers 22 may have the same size and shape and be arranged in a vertical direction.

The storage unit 1 may include a second storage compartment 16 providing a space in which the first heat exchanger E1 is accommodated.

The second storage compartment 16 may be partitioned from the first storage compartment 15 by a partition wall B1.

The partition wall B1 may form at least a part of the first storage chamber 15 .

The partition wall B1 may constitute at least a part of the second storage chamber 16 .

The partition wall B1 may form at least a part of the third storage chamber 17 .

The storage 1 may include a third storage compartment 17 providing a space in which the second heat exchanger E2 is accommodated.

The first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2 may be separated by an insulating wall B2.

The insulating wall (B2) may constitute at least a part of the second storage chamber (16).

The insulating wall (B2) may constitute at least a part of the third storage chamber (17).

The reservoir 1 may be provided with a heat exchanger 100 including the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2.

For example, the heat exchanging device 100 may be detachably disposed under the storage body 10 . However, it is not limited to this method, and the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2 may be provided separately from each other.

The second heat exchanger E2 may be disposed at the front of the heat exchanger 100, and the first heat exchanger E1 may be disposed at the rear of the heat exchanger 100.

The insulating wall B2 may be positioned between the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2.

Two independent flows may be generated in the heat exchanger 100 . The two independent flows may include a first flow f1 circulating in the first and second storage chambers 15 and 16 and a second flow f2 passing through the inside and outside of the third storage chamber 17. can

The heat exchanger 100 may further include a cover B3 through which the second flow f2 passes.

The cover B3 may define at least a part of the third storage chamber 17 .

The cover B3 includes a cover inlet for guiding the fluid outside the third storage compartment 17 to flow into the third storage compartment 17 and a cover outlet for discharging the fluid heat-exchanged in the third storage compartment 17. can do.

For example, outside air may flow into the third storage compartment 17 from the front through the cover inlet, and may be discharged from the third storage compartment 17 to the front through the cover outlet. However, the direction in which outside air is introduced and discharged will not be limited thereto.

The second flow f2 is generated by a flow generator, for example, a second fan, and can circulate through the cover inlet of the cover B3, the third storage chamber 17, and the cover outlet of the cover B3. there is.

At least a portion of the cover B3 may be shielded by the door 20 . For example, the lower end of the door 20 may be formed at a position lower than the upper end of the cover B3.

As another example, the cover B3 may be located below the door 20 . The upper end of the cover B3 may be formed at a position corresponding to the lower end of the door 20 or lower than the lower end of the door 20 .

However, the relative positions of the cover B3 and the door 20 may not be limited thereto.

In the partition wall (B1), an inlet (P1) through which the fluid in the first storage chamber (15) flows into the second storage chamber (16) and a fluid heat-exchanged in the second storage chamber (16) are transferred to the duct (30). ), a discharge portion P2 discharged to may be formed.

For example, the inlet part P1 may be discharged to the upper side of the front part of the second storage compartment 16, and the discharge part P2 may be discharged to the upper side of the rear part of the second storage compartment 16.

The first flow f1 may circulate through the inlet P1, the second storage compartment 16, and the outlet P2.

For example, the first heat exchanger E1 may include an evaporator.

For example, the second heat exchanger E2 may include a condenser.

The reservoir 1 may include a flow generator disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger E1 to generate flow. For example, the flow generator may include a first fan (F).

The first fan F may be disposed inside the second storage compartment 16, inside the partition wall B1, or inside the first storage compartment 15.

For example, the first fan (F) may be disposed above the first heat exchanger (E1). However, the position of the first fan (F) is not limited thereto, and the first fan (F) may be provided at other positions as long as it is disposed on the outlet side of the first heat exchanger (E1).

The first fan (F) may be fluidly connected to the inlet part (P1) and the outlet part (P2). For example, based on the flow path of the fluid, the first fan (F) may be provided between the inlet (P1) and the outlet (P2).

The fluid introduced into the second storage compartment 16 through the inlet P1 passes through the first heat exchanger E1 and then through the first fan F, and passes through the outlet P2 to the duct. (30) can flow.

Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the storage body according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the storage body and the heat exchange device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is the first embodiment of the present invention It is a perspective view of a heat exchange device according to an example, and FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchange device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5 , the storage 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a storage body 10 forming a plurality of storage spaces 15a and 15b. The plurality of storage spaces 15a and 15b may include a first storage space 15a and a second storage space 15b.

The first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b may be arranged vertically. For example, the first storage space 15a may form a lower storage compartment, and the second storage space 15b may form an upper storage compartment.

The first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b may be thermally separated by a partition wall 70 . The barrier rib 70 may be provided between the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b.

For example, the first storage space 15a may be configured as a freezer compartment, and the second storage space 15b may be configured as a refrigerator compartment.

The storage unit 1 may further include doors 20a and 20b (see FIG. 7 ) provided to open and close the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b at the front of the storage body 10 .

The storage 1 may further include a heat exchanger 100 including a refrigerating cycle part.

The heat exchanger 100 may be provided in the lower part of the storage 1.

The heat exchanging device 100 may be provided at a rear lower portion of the first storage space 15a.

The storage body 10 may include body recesses 51 and 52 recessed forward from the rear surface of the storage body. The heat exchanging device 100 may be fitted into the recessed portions 51 and 52 of the main body.

The body recesses 51 and 52 may include a first partition wall 51 that is recessed forward from the rear surface of the storage body 10 .

The body recesses 51 and 52 may further include a second partition wall 52 extending downward from the first partition wall 51 .

The first and second partition walls 51 and 52 may partition the first storage space 15a and the device accommodating space 18 in which the heat exchanger 100 is located. The device accommodating space 18 is defined by the recessed parts 51 and 52 of the main body, and may form an installation space in which the heat exchanging device 100 is disposed.

The refrigerating cycle component may include a plurality of first heat exchangers 121 and 122 installed in the second storage compartment 16 as a first heat exchange unit.

The plurality of first heat exchangers 121 and 122 may include a first storage space heat exchanger 121 that exchanges heat with the fluid in the first storage space 15a.

The plurality of first heat exchangers 121 and 122 may further include a second storage space heat exchanger 122 that exchanges heat with the fluid in the second storage space 15b.

When viewed from the front of the storage, the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space may be disposed in left and right directions.

The fluid in the first storage space 15a may circulate through the space in which the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space is installed by means of the first fan assembly 131 as a flow generator.

For example, the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space may include an evaporator.

The storage 10 may further include an ice maker 80 for making ice. For example, the ice maker 80 may be provided in the first door 20a or the first storage space 15a.

It can be understood that the ice making space formed in the ice maker 80 forms a separate storage space (third storage space) in addition to the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b.

The fluid of the ice maker 80 may circulate in the space where the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space is installed by the second fan assembly 133 as a flow generator.

The heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the first and second fan assemblies 131 and 133 may constitute a first cooling unit for generating cold air.

The fluid in the second storage space 15b may circulate through the space in which the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space is installed by the third fan assembly 135 as a flow generator.

For example, the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space may include an evaporator. In this case, the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 135 may constitute a second cooling unit for generating cold air.

The refrigerating cycle parts may include a compressor 141 as a second heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger 143 and a second heat exchanger fan 145 as a flow generator. Fluid outside the third storage compartment 17 may circulate in a space where the second heat exchange unit is installed.

For example, the second heat exchanger 143 may include a condenser. In this case, the second heat exchange unit may constitute a heat dissipation unit dissipating heat.

The fluid outside the third storage compartment 17 is introduced from the rear of the heat exchanger 100, passes through the second heat exchanger 143, the compressor 141, and the second heat exchanger fan 145, and then the heat exchanger 100 ) can be discharged to the rear.

The heat exchange device 100 may be installed in the device accommodating space 18 . The device accommodating space 18 may include a second storage compartment 16 in which the first heat exchangers 121 and 122 are installed and a third storage compartment 17 in which the second heat exchanger 143 is installed.

The first storage space 15a and the device accommodating space 18 may be separated by partition walls 51 and 52 .

The partition walls 51 and 52 may be positioned between the first storage space 15a and the device accommodating space 18 .

The partition walls 51 and 52 may include a wall insulator 56 (see FIG. 7 ) for insulating the first storage space 15a and the device accommodation space 18 .

The heat exchanger 100 may be located at the lower end of the storage body 10 .

Inlet portions 51a and 51b for introducing fluid from the first storage compartment 15 into the second storage compartment 16 of the heat exchanger 100 are formed on the partition walls 51 and 52 . The inlets 51a and 51b may pass through the partition walls 51 and 52 to communicate with the second storage compartment 16 of the heat exchanger 100 .

The inlets 51a and 51b may include a first inlet 51a for introducing the fluid in the first storage space 15a into the second storage compartment 16 .

The inlets 51a and 51b may include a second inlet 51b for introducing the fluid in the second storage space 15b into the second storage compartment 16 . The second inlet part 51b may communicate with the duct 30e.

For example, the first inlet part 51a or the second inlet part 51b may include a hole formed long in the front and rear or left and right directions.

The heat exchange device 100 may include a device case 110 forming an accommodation space. The accommodating space may include a first accommodating space in which the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the first and second fan assemblies 131 and 133 among the components of the first heat exchange unit are installed.

The accommodating space may include a second accommodating space in which the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 135 among the components of the first heat exchange unit are installed.

The accommodating space may include a third accommodating space in which components of the second heat exchange unit are installed.

The device case 110 may include a case body 110a including a plurality of side surfaces and a base 110b forming a bottom surface of the case to install parts of the first heat exchange unit and the second heat exchange unit.

The device case 110 may be formed with a fluid inlet 112 through which the fluid in the external space flows into the third storage compartment and a fluid outlet 113 through which the fluid in the third storage compartment is discharged into the outer space.

The device case 110 further includes a case panel 111 provided on one side of the case body 110a, and the fluid inlet 112 and the fluid outlet 113 are connected to the case panel 111. can be formed in

The fluid inlet 112 and the fluid outlet 113 may be formed on a rear surface of the device case 110 .

The third accommodating space may form a space adjacent to the fluid inlet 112 and the fluid outlet 113 .

Components of the second heat exchange unit may include a compressor 141 , a second heat exchanger 143 , and a second heat exchanger fan 145 .

The compressor 141, the second heat exchanger 143, and the second heat exchanger fan 145 may be disposed in left and right directions when viewed from the front of the storage.

The second heat exchanger 143 may be positioned adjacent to the inside of the fluid inlet 112 . As an example, the second heat exchanger 143 may have a bent shape, but is not limited to this shape.

The second heat exchanger fan 145 may be positioned adjacent to the inside of the fluid outlet 113 .

A tray 160 may be seated on the base 110b.

The tray 160 may collect condensed water generated in the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space, the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space, or the first to third fan assemblies 131 , 133 , and 135 .

A heat exchanger case accommodating a heat exchanger may be provided in the tray 160 . The heat exchanger case may be separated from the second heat exchange unit and have a heat insulating wall.

The heat exchanger case may be coupled to the storage body 10 .

The heat exchanger case may be in close contact with the partition walls 51 and 52 .

The heat exchanger case may further include a sealing member for sealing a space between the partition walls 51 and 52 .

The heat exchanger case may include a first heat exchanger case 101 accommodating the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space. The first heat exchanger case 101 may form an installation space 102 for accommodating the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space.

The installation space 102 may include a space for accommodating the fan assemblies 131 and 133 .

The first heat exchanger case 101 may provide an installation space 102 for accommodating the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the fan assemblies 131 and 133 .

A first fan assembly 131 and a second fan assembly 133 may be installed in the installation space.

The first heat exchanger case 101 may include an inner case 101a and an outer case 101b. A case insulation material 104a (see FIG. 7 ) may be provided between the inner case 101a and the outer case 101b.

For example, the first heat exchanger case 101 may have a hexahedral shape with an open top.

On the bottom surface of the first heat exchanger case 101, there is a drainage hole through which the fluid generated in the first storage space heat exchanger 121 or the fan assemblies 131 and 133, for example, condensate, is discharged to the tray 160. can be formed

The heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space may be provided inside the first heat exchanger case 101 . The heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space may include a refrigerant pipe and fins. The fin may extend in the forward and backward directions to guide the backward flow of the fluid.

The heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space may be provided in a horizontally laid shape inside the first heat exchanger case 101 . For example, the horizontal width of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space may be larger than the vertical height.

The first and second fan assemblies 131 and 133 may be provided inside the first heat exchanger case 101 .

The first fan assembly 131 may be disposed behind the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space.

The first fan assembly 131 may include a first fan 131a and a first shroud 131b. A central axis of the first fan 131a may be formed to pass through the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space in a front-rear direction.

The first fan assembly 131 is fluidly connected to the first duct 30a, and the fluid discharged from the first fan assembly 131 passes through the first duct 30a to the first storage space 15a. can be supplied with

The first duct 30a may be provided on a rear wall of the first storage space 15a.

The second fan assembly 133 may be disposed on the side of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space.

The second fan assembly 133 may be understood as a fan assembly for supplying fluid to the ice maker 80 (see FIG. 7 ) provided in the storage 1 . For example, the ice maker may be provided in the door 20 or the first storage space 15a.

The second fan assembly 133 may include a second fan 133a and a second shroud 133b. The central axis of the second fan 133a is directed in the left and right directions, and may be configured to pass through a rear space of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space.

The second fan assembly 133 is connected to the second duct 30b (see FIG. 7 ), and the fluid discharged from the second fan assembly 133 passes through the second duct 30b to the ice maker 80. can be supplied with The second duct 30b may be understood as an ice maker supply duct.

The second duct 30b may be provided on a sidewall of the first storage space 15a.

The reservoir 1 may further include a third duct 30c extending from the ice maker 80 toward the first partition wall 51 to guide the flow of fluid. The third duct 30c may be understood as a return duct for returning fluid from the ice maker 80 to the second storage chamber.

The third duct 30c may be provided on a sidewall of the first storage space 15a.

A first inlet 51a may be formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 to introduce the fluid in the first storage compartment 15a into the second storage compartment or the heat exchanger 100 . For example, the first inlet portion 51a may be formed to vertically pass through the first partition wall 51 .

The fluid in the first storage chamber 15a may flow into the first heat exchanger case 101 through the first inlet 51a.

The third duct 30c is connected to the first inlet 51a, and the fluid of the ice maker 80 flows into the first heat exchanger case 101 through the first inlet 51a. can

The fluid flows into the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space from the upper side of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space, passes through the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space, and then passes through the first fan assembly. 131 and the second fan assembly 133 may flow into at least one fan assembly.

A first discharge part 52a may be formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 to guide the fluid passing through the first fan assembly 131 to the first duct 30a. For example, the first discharge part 52a may be formed through the rear part of the first partition wall 51 .

An end of the first duct 30a may be connected to the first discharge part 52a.

A second discharge part 52b for guiding the fluid passing through the second fan assembly 133 to the second duct 30b may be formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 . For example, the second discharge portion 52b may be formed through the first partition wall 51 . The second discharge part 52b may be located in front of the first discharge part 52a.

The heat exchanger case may include a second heat exchanger case 105 accommodating the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space. The second heat exchanger case 105 may form an installation space 106 for accommodating the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space.

The installation space 106 may include a space for accommodating the fan assembly 135 .

The second heat exchanger case 105 may provide an installation space 102 for accommodating the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 135 .

The second heat exchanger case 105 may include an inner case 105a and an outer case 105b. A case insulation material 104b (see FIG. 8 ) may be provided between the inner case 105a and the outer case 105b.

For example, the second heat exchanger case 105 may have a hexahedral shape with an open top.

On the bottom surface of the second heat exchanger case 105, drainage for discharging the fluid generated in the second storage space heat exchanger 122 or the third fan assembly 135, for example condensate, to the tray 160 A hole may be formed.

The heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space may be provided inside the second heat exchanger case 105 . The heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space may include a refrigerant pipe and fins. The pin may extend in the left and right directions to guide the lateral flow of the fluid.

The heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space may be provided in a horizontally laid shape inside the second heat exchanger case 105 . For example, the left-right width of the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space may be larger than the vertical height.

The third fan assembly 135 may be provided inside the second heat exchanger case 105 . The third fan assembly 135 may be disposed on the side of the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space.

The third fan assembly 135 may include a third fan 135a and a third shroud 135b. A central axis of the third fan 135a may be formed to pass through the second storage space heat exchanger 122 in a left-right direction.

The third fan assembly 135 is fluidly connected to the fourth duct 30d, and the fluid discharged from the third fan assembly 135 passes through the fourth duct 30d to the second storage space 15b. can be supplied with

The fourth duct 30d is provided on one side wall of the first storage space 15a and may extend upward. The fourth duct 30d may be connected to the second through hole 70b of the partition wall 70 and provided on a sidewall of the second storage space 15b.

A third discharge part 52c may be formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 to guide the fluid passing through the third fan assembly 135 to the fourth duct 30d. For example, the third discharge portion 52c may be formed through a side portion of the first partition wall 51 .

An end of the fourth duct 30d may be connected to the third discharge part 52c.

The storage 1 may further include a fifth duct 30e fluidly connected to the second storage space 15b.

The fifth duct 30e may be connected to the first through hole 70a of the partition wall 70 and provided on a sidewall of the first storage space 15a.

The fourth duct 30d may be provided on one sidewall of the first storage space 15a, and the fifth duct 30e may be provided on the other sidewall of the first storage space 15a. The one sidewall and the other sidewall may form facing sidewalls.

The partition walls 51 and 52 communicate with the fifth duct 30e, and a second inflow through which the fluid in the second storage compartment 15b flows into the second storage compartment 16 or the heat exchanger 100 A portion 51b may be formed.

For example, the second inlet part 51b may be integrally formed with the first inlet part 51a. As another example, the second inlet part 51b may be configured to be separated from the first inlet part 51a.

The fluid introduced into the heat exchanger 100 through the second inlet 51b flows into the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space from the upper side of the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space. After passing through the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space, the heat may flow into the third fan assembly 735 .

6 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of a heat exchanging device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7' in FIG. 2, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8' in FIG. A cross-sectional view along the

6 to 8, the second storage compartment 16 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a component for supplying heat-exchanged fluid to a plurality of storage spaces.

The plurality of storage spaces may include, for example, a first storage space 15a and a second storage space 15b.

The plurality of storage spaces may further include, for example, an ice maker 80 .

The first storage space heat exchanger 121 for exchanging heat to supply fluid to the first storage space 15a may be provided inside the first heat exchanger case 101 .

A first fan assembly 131 may be provided inside the first heat exchanger case 101 to generate flow for supplying fluid to the first storage space 15a.

For example, the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the first fan assembly 131 may be spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction. A first extension line ℓ1 extending from the central axis of the first fan assembly 131 may pass through the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space.

The first storage space heat exchanger 121 and the first fan assembly 131 may be spaced apart from each other by a first set distance S1.

A second fan assembly 133 may be provided inside the first heat exchanger case 101 to generate flow for supplying fluid to the ice maker 80 .

For example, the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the second fan assembly 133 may be spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions.

The second extension line ℓ2 extending from the central axis of the second fan assembly 133 may pass through the rear space of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space.

The center C1 of the second fan assembly 133 may be located at the rear side of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space. The center C1 and the end of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space may be spaced apart by a third set distance S3. According to this configuration, the fluid that has passed through the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space can be easily introduced toward the center C1 of the second fan assembly 133 .

The heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the second fan assembly 133 may be spaced apart from each other by a second set distance S2.

The second set distance S2 may be smaller than the first set distance S1.

Under the condition that the fluid flows from the front part to the rear part of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space, the second fan assembly 133 located at the side of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the first The distance between the heat exchangers 121 for the storage space is less than the distance between the first fan assembly 131 located at the rear of the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space and the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space. It can be.

Therefore, some of the fluids that have passed through the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space can be easily sucked into the second fan assembly 133 . The fluid passing through the second fan assembly 133 is supplied to the ice maker 80 through the second duct 30b, and the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space passes through the third duct 30c. can be easily returned to.

Among the fluids that have passed through the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space, the remaining part of the fluid is supplied to the first storage space 15a through the first duct 30a and the first storage space 15a through the first inlet 51a. It may return to the heat exchanger 121 for the first storage space.

The second storage space heat exchanger 122 for exchanging heat to supply fluid to the second storage space 15b may be provided inside the second heat exchanger case 105 .

A third fan assembly 135 may be provided inside the second heat exchanger case 105 to generate flow for fluid supply to the second storage space 15b.

For example, the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 135 may be spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions.

The fluid that has passed through the heat exchanger 122 for the second storage space is supplied to the second storage space 15b through the fourth duct 30d, and exchanges heat for the first storage space through the fifth duct 30e. You can return to group 121.

9 is a front perspective view of a part of a storage body according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a heat exchanger according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a second embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange device according to the example, FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of a heat exchange device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along 13-13' of FIG. 9 .

Referring to FIGS. 9 to 13 , the storage 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention may include a storage body 10a forming a plurality of storage spaces 15a and 15b. The plurality of storage spaces 15a and 15b may include a first storage space 15a and a second storage space 15b.

The first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b may be arranged vertically. For example, the first storage space 15a may form a lower storage compartment, and the second storage space 15b may form an upper storage compartment.

The first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b may be thermally separated by a partition wall 70 . The barrier rib 70 may be provided between the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b.

For example, the first storage space 15a may be configured as a freezer compartment, and the second storage space 15b may be configured as a refrigerator compartment.

The storage 1a may further include a door 20 (see FIG. 13 ) provided to open and close the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b, respectively, at the front of the storage body 10a.

The storage (1a) may further include a heat exchanger 200 including a refrigeration cycle part.

The heat exchanger 200 may be provided below the storage 1a.

The heat exchanging device 200 may be provided at the lower rear of the first storage space 15a.

The storage body 10a may include body recesses 51 and 52 (see FIG. 13) recessed forward from the rear surface of the storage body. The heat exchanging device 200 may be fitted into the recessed portions 51 and 52 of the main body.

The body recesses 51 and 52 may include a first partition wall 51 that is recessed forward from the rear surface of the storage body 10a.

The body recesses 51 and 52 may further include a second partition wall 52 extending downward from the first partition wall 51 .

The first and second partition walls 51 and 52 may partition the first storage space 15a and the device accommodating space where the heat exchanger 100 is located. The apparatus accommodating space is defined by the recessed parts 51 and 52 of the main body, and may form an installation space in which the heat exchanging device 200 is disposed.

The refrigerating cycle parts may include a first heat exchanger 220 installed in the second storage compartment 16 as a first heat exchange unit.

The heat exchanger 220 may exchange heat with the fluid in the first storage space 15a.

The fluid in the first storage space 15a may circulate in the space where the heat exchanger 220 is installed by means of the first fan assembly 231 as a flow generator.

For example, the heat exchanger 220 may include an evaporator.

The storage 10a may further include an ice maker 80 for making ice. For example, the ice maker 80 may be provided in the first door 20a or the first storage space 15a.

The fluid of the ice maker 80 may circulate in the space where the heat exchanger 220 is installed by the second fan assembly 235 as a flow generator.

The heat exchanger 220 and the first and second fan assemblies 231 and 235 may constitute a first cooling unit for generating cold air.

The refrigerating cycle parts may include a compressor 241 as a second heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger 243 and a second heat exchanger fan 245 as a flow generator. Fluid outside the third storage compartment 17 may circulate in a space where the second heat exchange unit is installed.

For example, the second heat exchanger 243 may include a condenser. In this case, the second heat exchange unit may constitute a heat dissipation unit dissipating heat.

The fluid outside the third storage chamber 17 is introduced from the rear of the heat exchanger 200, passes through the second heat exchanger 243, the compressor 241, and the second heat exchanger fan 245, and then the heat exchanger 200 ) can be discharged to the side of the

The heat exchange device 200 may be installed in the device accommodation space. The device accommodating space may include a second storage compartment 16 in which the heat exchanger 220 is installed and a third storage compartment 17 in which the second heat exchanger 243 is installed.

The first storage space 15a and the device accommodating space may be separated by partition walls 51 and 52 .

The partition walls 51 and 52 may be positioned between the first storage space 15a and the device accommodating space.

The partition walls 51 and 52 may include a wall insulator 56 (see FIG. 13 ) for insulating the first storage space 15a and the device accommodation space.

The heat exchanger 200 may be located at the lower end of the storage body 10 .

An inlet 51a is formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 to introduce fluid from the first storage compartment 15 into the second storage compartment 16 of the heat exchanger 100 . The inlet 51a may communicate with the second storage chamber 16 of the heat exchanger 200 by penetrating the partition walls 51 and 52 .

The inlet 51a may introduce the fluid in the first storage space 15a into the second storage compartment 16 .

The inlet 51a may communicate with the duct 30c.

For example, the inlet 51a may include a hole formed long in the left and right directions.

The heat exchange device 200 may include a device case 210 forming an accommodation space. The accommodating space may include a first accommodating space 202a in which the heat exchanger 220 and the first and second fan assemblies 231 and 235 are installed.

The accommodating space may include a third accommodating space 202b in which components of the second heat exchange unit are installed. Components of the second heat exchange unit may include a compressor 241 , a second heat exchanger 243 , and a second heat exchanger fan 245 .

The device case 210 may include a case body 211a including a plurality of side surfaces and a base 211b forming a bottom surface of the case to install parts of the first heat exchange unit and the second heat exchange unit.

The device case 210 may be formed with a fluid inlet 212 through which the fluid in the external space flows into the third storage compartment and a fluid outlet 213 through which the fluid in the third storage compartment is discharged into the outer space.

The fluid inlet 212 and the fluid outlet 213 may be formed on the rear and side surfaces of the case body 211a, respectively.

The third accommodating space 202b may form a space adjacent to the fluid inlet 212 and the fluid outlet 213 .

The second heat exchanger 243 may be positioned adjacent to the inside of the fluid inlet 212 .

The second heat exchanger fan 245 may be positioned adjacent to the inside of the fluid outlet 213 .

A tray 260 may be seated on the base 211b.

The tray 260 may collect condensed water generated in the heat exchanger 220 or the first and second fan assemblies 231 and 235 .

A heat exchanger case 250 accommodating a heat exchanger may be provided on the tray 160 . The heat exchanger case 250 may be separated from the second heat exchange unit and have an insulating wall.

The heat exchanger case 250 may be coupled to the storage body 10a.

The heat exchanger case 250 may be in close contact with the partition walls 51 and 52 .

The heat exchanger case 250 may further include a sealing member for sealing a space between the partition walls 51 and 52 .

The heat exchanger case 250 may form an installation space 251 for accommodating the heat exchanger 220 .

The installation space 251 may include a space for accommodating the fan assemblies 231 and 135 .

The heat exchanger case 250 may include an inner case and an outer case. A case insulation material 254 (see FIG. 13 ) may be provided between the inner case and the outer case.

For example, the heat exchanger case 250 may have a hexahedral shape with an open top.

A drainage hole may be formed on the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 250 to discharge the fluid generated in the heat exchanger 220 or the first and second fan assemblies 231 and 235, for example, condensate, to the tray 160. there is.

The heat exchanger 220 may be provided inside the heat exchanger case 250 . The heat exchanger 220 may include a refrigerant pipe and fins. The fin may extend in the forward and backward directions to guide the backward flow of the fluid.

The heat exchanger 220 may be provided in a horizontally laid shape inside the heat exchanger case 250 . For example, the horizontal width of the heat exchanger 220 may be greater than the vertical height.

The first and second fan assemblies 231 and 235 may be provided inside the heat exchanger case 250 .

The first fan assembly 231 may be disposed behind the heat exchanger 220 .

The first fan assembly 231 may include a first fan 231a and a first shroud 231b. A central axis of the first fan 231a may be formed to pass through the heat exchanger 220 in a front-rear direction.

The first fan assembly 231 is fluidly connected to the first duct 30a, and the fluid discharged from the first fan assembly 231 passes through the first duct 30a to the first storage space 15a. can be supplied with

The first duct 30a may be provided on a rear wall of the first storage space 15a.

The second fan assembly 235 may be disposed on a side of the heat exchanger 220 .

The second fan assembly 235 may be understood as a fan assembly for supplying fluid to the ice maker 80 provided in the storage 1. For example, the ice maker may be provided in the door 20 or the first storage space 15a.

The second fan assembly 235 may include a second fan 235a and a second shroud 235b. The central axis of the second fan 235a may be configured to pass through a rear space of the heat exchanger 220 while pointing in a left-right direction.

The second fan assembly 235 is connected to the second duct 30b, and the fluid discharged from the second fan assembly 235 may be supplied to the ice maker 80 through the second duct 30b. there is. The second duct 30b may be understood as an ice maker supply duct.

The second duct 30b may be provided on a sidewall of the first storage space 15a.

The reservoir 1 may further include a third duct 30c extending from the ice maker 80 toward the first partition wall 51 to guide the flow of fluid. The third duct 30c may be understood as a return duct for returning fluid from the ice maker 80 to the second storage chamber.

The third duct 30c may be provided on a sidewall of the first storage space 15a.

An inlet 51a may be formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 to introduce the fluid in the first storage compartment 15a into the second storage compartment or the heat exchanger 100 . For example, the inlet portion 51a may be formed to vertically pass through the first partition wall 51 .

The fluid in the first storage compartment 15a may flow into the heat exchanger case 250 through the inlet 51a.

The third duct 30c is connected to the inlet 51a, and the fluid of the ice maker 80 may flow into the heat exchanger case 250 through the inlet 51a.

The fluid flows into the heat exchanger 220 from the upper side of the heat exchanger 220, and after passing through the heat exchanger 220, the fluid flows through at least one of the first fan assembly 231 and the second fan assembly 235. It can flow into the fan assembly.

A first discharge part 52a may be formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 to guide the fluid passing through the first fan assembly 231 to the first duct 30a. For example, the first discharge part 52a may be formed through the rear part of the first partition wall 51 .

An end of the first duct 30a may be connected to the first discharge part 52a.

A second discharge part 52b for guiding the fluid passing through the second fan assembly 235 to the second duct 30b may be formed in the partition walls 51 and 52 . For example, the second discharge portion 52b may be formed through the first partition wall 51 . The second discharge part 52b may be located in front of the first discharge part 52a.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12 , the arrangement of the heat exchanger 220 and the first and second fan assemblies 231 and 235 will be briefly described.

The heat exchanger 220 may have a shape bent in an “a” shape.

The heat exchanger 220 includes a front part 221, a first side part 222 extending rearward from the left end of the front part 221, and a second side part 222 extending rightward from the first side part 222. It may include a side portion 223 and a third side portion 224 extending rearward from the second side portion 223 .

Due to the configuration of the first to third side parts 222, 223, and 224, the rear part (second heat exchange part) of the heat exchanger 220 may have a narrower horizontal width than the front part (first heat exchange part). The rear portion of the heat exchanger 220 may have a laterally recessed shape.

The second fan assembly 235 may be spaced apart from the third side part 224 . A spaced distance between the second fan assembly 235 and the third side surface portion 224 may form a fourth set distance S4.

The heat exchanger 220 may include a fourth side portion 225 extending rightward from the third side portion 224 and a fifth side portion connecting the fourth side portion 225 and the front portion 221. there is.

The first fan assembly 231 may be spaced apart from the rear of the fourth side part 225 . A spaced distance between the first fan assembly 231 and the fourth side part 225 may form a fifth set distance S5.

The fourth set distance S4 may be slightly larger than the fifth set distance S5.

Since the fins of the heat exchanger 220 extend in the front-rear direction, when the second fan assembly 235 and the heat exchanger 220 are too close together, the flow resistance to the second fan assembly 235 is high. Fluid intake may not be easy.

In order to prevent this, the separation distance S4 between the second fan assembly 235 and the heat exchanger 220 is relatively large, for example, the separation distance between the first fan assembly 231 and the heat exchanger 220 ( S5) can be formed larger than.

As shown in FIG. 13, since the rear end of the second fan assembly 235 is located further back than the rear end of the heat exchanger 220, the fluid passing through the heat exchanger 220 is the second fan. It can be easily sucked into assembly 235 .

14 is a front perspective view of a storage body according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a heat exchange device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is a heat exchanger according to a third embodiment of the present invention. This is a top view of the device.

14 to 16, the storage 1b according to the third embodiment of the present invention may include a storage body 10b forming a plurality of storage spaces 15a and 15b. The plurality of storage spaces 15a and 15b may include a first storage space 15a and a second storage space 15b.

The first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b may be arranged vertically. For example, the first storage space 15a may form an upper storage compartment, and the second storage space 15b may form a lower storage compartment.

The first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b may be thermally separated by a partition wall 70 . The barrier rib 70 may be provided between the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b.

For example, the first storage space 15a may be configured as a refrigerator compartment, and the second storage space 15b may be configured as a freezer compartment.

The storage 1b may further include a door provided to open and close the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b at the front of the storage body 10b. The description of the door may refer to the description of the drawing of the first embodiment.

The storage (1b) may further include a heat exchanger 300 including a refrigerating cycle part.

The heat exchanger 300 may be provided below the storage 1b.

The heat exchanger 300 may be provided below the first storage space 15a.

The refrigerating cycle component may include a plurality of first heat exchangers 321 and 322 installed in the second storage compartment 16 as a first heat exchange unit.

The plurality of first heat exchangers 321 and 322 may include a first storage space heat exchanger 321 that exchanges heat with the fluid in the first storage space 15a.

The plurality of first heat exchangers 321 and 322 may further include a second storage space heat exchanger 322 that exchanges heat with the fluid in the second storage space 15b.

When viewed from the front of the storage, the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space and the heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space may be disposed in left and right directions.

The fluid in the first storage space 15a may circulate through the space in which the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space is installed by the first fan assembly 331 as a flow generator.

For example, the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space may include an evaporator.

The first storage space heat exchanger 321 and the first fan assembly 331 may constitute a first cooling unit for generating cold air.

The fluid in the second storage space 15b may circulate through the space in which the heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space is installed by the second fan assembly 333 as a flow generator.

For example, the heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space may include an evaporator. The heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space and the second fan assembly 333 may constitute a second cooling unit for generating cold air.

The refrigerating cycle parts may include a compressor 341 as a second heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger 343 and a second heat exchanger fan 345 as a flow generator. Fluid outside the third storage compartment 17 may circulate in a space where the second heat exchange unit is installed.

For example, the second heat exchanger 343 may include a condenser. In this case, the second heat exchange unit may constitute a heat dissipation unit dissipating heat.

The second heat exchanger 343, the second heat exchanger fan 345, and the compressor 341 may be disposed from the rear of the heat exchanger 300 toward the front.

The fluid outside the third storage compartment 17 is introduced from the rear of the heat exchanger 300, passes through the second heat exchanger 343, the second heat exchanger fan 345, and the compressor 341, and then the heat exchanger 300 ) can be discharged to the side.

The second heat exchanger 343 , the second heat exchanger fan 345 , and the compressor 341 may be installed on the base 310 .

A fluid inlet 312 may be provided at the rear of the heat exchanger 300 to allow external fluid to flow into the third storage compartment.

A fluid discharge unit 313 may be provided at a side portion of the heat exchanger 300 to discharge the fluid in the third storage compartment to the outside.

The heat exchanger 300 may be installed in a device accommodating space defined below the second storage space 15b. The device accommodating space may include a second storage compartment 16 in which the first heat exchangers 321 and 322 are installed and a third storage compartment 17 in which the second heat exchanger 343 is installed.

The second storage space 15b and the device accommodating space may be separated by a partition wall 51 .

The partition wall 51 may be positioned between the second storage space 15b and the device accommodating space.

The partition wall 51 may include a wall insulator to insulate the second storage space 15b and the device accommodating space.

The heat exchanger 300 may be located at the lower end of the storage body 10b.

The partition wall 51 is formed with inlet portions 55a and 55b for introducing fluid from the first storage compartment 15 into the second storage compartment 16 of the heat exchanger 300 . The inlets 55a and 55b may communicate with the second storage compartment 16 of the heat exchanger 300 via the partition wall 51 .

The inlets 55a and 55b may include a first inlet 55a for introducing the fluid in the first storage space 15a into the second storage compartment 16 . The first inlet part 55a may be formed on one side of the front part of the partition wall 55 .

For example, the first inlet part 55a may have a shape of a groove recessed into the lower surface of the partition wall 51 .

The first inlet part 55a may communicate with the duct 31c. The duct 31c may extend downward from the lower end of the partition wall 70 along the sidewall of the storage body 10b. The duct 31c may be connected to the through hole 73 of the partition wall 70 .

The duct 31c may extend from the sidewall of the storage body 10b to the first inlet 55a. The duct 31c and the first inlet 55a may be fluidly connected. The fluid in the first storage space 15a is introduced into the second storage compartment 16 via the duct 31c and the first inlet 55a, and is connected to the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space. heat exchange is possible.

The inlets 55a and 55b may include a second inlet 55b for introducing the fluid in the second storage space 15b into the second storage compartment 16 . The second inlet part 55b may be formed on the other side of the front part of the partition wall 55 .

For example, the second inlet part 55b may include a hole penetrating the partition wall 55 .

The heat exchange device 300 may include a device case 301 forming accommodating spaces 303a and 303b. The accommodating space may include a first accommodating space 303a in which the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space and the first fan assembly 331 among the components of the first heat exchange unit are installed.

The accommodating space may include a second accommodating space 303b in which the heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space and the second fan assembly 333 among the components of the first heat exchange unit are installed.

The device case 301 may include a partition wall 302 capable of separating the first and second accommodating spaces 303a and 303b. The partition wall 302 is provided inside the device case 301 and can divide the accommodating space into the first and second accommodating spaces.

As another example, a first case defining the first accommodating space 303a and a second case defining the second accommodating space 303b are provided separately, and the first and second cases may be coupled to each other or disposed adjacent to each other. There will be.

The first storage space heat exchanger 321 is disposed at the front of the first accommodating space 303a, and the first fan assembly 331 is disposed at the rear of the first accommodating space 303a. can

The heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space and the first fan assembly 331 are spaced apart from each other by a set distance S6 in the front-back direction, and the spaced space is the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space. ) may form a flow path through which the fluid discharged is sucked into the first fan assembly 331 .

The fluid may exchange heat while flowing from the front part 321a of the first storage space heat exchanger 321 toward the rear part 321b. The front end of the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space forms a fluid inlet side, and the rear end forms a fluid outlet side.

The heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space may include a refrigerant pipe and a plurality of fins.

The density of the plurality of pins provided in the front part 321a may be less than the density of the plurality of pins provided in the rear part 321b. According to this configuration, since the fluid resistance of the front part 321a is formed to be small, the fluid can be easily introduced through the first inlet part 55a.

The first fan assembly 331 may include a first fan 331a and a first shroud 331b. A central axis of the first fan 331a may be formed to pass through the heat exchanger 321 for the first storage space in a front-rear direction.

The first fan assembly 331 is fluidly connected to the first duct 31a, and the fluid discharged from the first fan assembly 331 passes through the first duct 31a to the first storage space 15a. can be supplied with

The first duct 31a may be disposed on the rear wall of the second storage space 15b and extend upward. The first duct 31a may pass through the partition wall 70 and extend upward along the rear wall of the first storage space 15a.

The heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space is disposed at the front of the second accommodating space 303b, and the second fan assembly 333 is disposed at the rear of the second accommodating space 303b. can

The heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space and the second fan assembly 333 are spaced apart from each other by a set distance S7 in the front-rear direction, and the spaced apart space is the heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space. ) may form a flow path through which the fluid discharged is sucked into the second fan assembly 333 .

The fluid may exchange heat while flowing from the front part 322a of the first storage space heat exchanger 322 toward the rear part 322b.

For example, the setting distance (S7) may be the same as the setting distance (S6).

The heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space may include a refrigerant pipe and a plurality of fins.

The density of the plurality of pins provided in the front part 322a may be less than the density of the plurality of pins provided in the rear part 322b. According to this configuration, since the fluid resistance of the front portion 322a is formed to be small, the fluid can be easily introduced through the second inlet portion 55b.

The second fan assembly 333 may include a second fan 333a and a second shroud 333b. A central axis of the second fan 333a may be formed to pass through the heat exchanger 322 for the second storage space in a front-rear direction.

The second fan assembly 333 is fluidly connected to the second duct 31b, and the fluid discharged from the second fan assembly 333 passes through the second duct 31b to the second storage space 15b. can be supplied with

The second duct 31b may be disposed on a rear wall of the second storage space 15b.

17 is a rear perspective view of a storage compartment showing an exploded view of a storage body and a heat exchange device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a heat exchange device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a storage compartment showing fluid passing through a heat exchanger for a second storage compartment and a fan assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 21 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the storage compartment showing the fluid passing through the heat exchanger for the first storage compartment and the fan assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

17 to 21, the storage 1c according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention may include a storage body 10c forming a plurality of storage spaces 15a and 15b. The plurality of storage spaces may include a first storage space 15a and a second storage space 15b.

The first and second storage spaces may be arranged vertically. For example, the first storage space 15a may form a lower storage compartment, and the second storage space 15b may form an upper storage compartment.

The first storage space 15a may be configured as a freezing compartment, and the second storage space 15b may be configured as a refrigerating compartment.

The first storage space 15a can be opened and closed by the first door 20a, and the second storage space 15b can be opened and closed by the second door 20b.

The first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b may be thermally separated by a partition wall 70 . The barrier rib 70 may be provided between the first and second storage spaces 15a and 15b.

The reservoir 1c may include a heat exchanging device 400 .

The heat exchanging device 400 may be provided at a rear portion of the reservoir 1c. For example, the heat exchanging device 400 may be provided on the rear side of the first storage space 15a.

The rear surface of the storage body 10c may form a body recess that is recessed forward. The recessed part of the main body defines an apparatus accommodating space 18 , and the heat exchanging device 400 may be inserted into the recessed part of the main body and positioned in the apparatus accommodating space 18 .

An upper end of the body recessed portion may form the barrier rib 70 .

The heat exchange device 400 may include first heat exchangers 421 and 422 . The first heat exchangers 421 and 422 may be disposed in the second storage compartment 16 fluidly connected to the first storage compartment 15 .

The heat exchanger 400 may include a second heat exchanger 443 . The second heat exchanger 443 may be disposed in the third storage compartment 17 fluidly connected to an external fluid.

The heat exchanging device 400 may be configured such that the second storage compartment 16 and the third storage compartment 17 are arranged in a vertical direction.

The third storage compartment 17 may include a compressor 441 , a second heat exchanger 443 and a second heat exchanger fan 445 . For example, the second heat exchanger 443 includes a condenser, and in this case, parts installed in the third storage compartment 17 may constitute a heat dissipation unit.

The third storage compartment 17 may be thermally separated from the second storage compartment 16 by an insulating wall 419 .

The compressor 441, the second heat exchanger fan 445, and the second heat exchanger 443 may be disposed in a left-right direction.

Fluid inlet portions 412a and 412b through which external fluid flows may be formed in the heat exchange device 400 . Fluid discharge units 413a and 413b through which the fluid in the third storage chamber 17 is discharged to the outside may be formed in the heat exchange device 400 .

The external fluid is introduced from the rear and one side of the heat exchange device 400, passes through the condenser 443, the second heat exchanger fan 445 and the compressor 441, and then flows to the rear and the other side of the heat exchange device 400. may be discharged.

The heat exchange device 400 may include a device case 410 in which first heat exchangers 421 and 422 and fan assemblies 431 and 433 are installed.

The lower surface of the device case 410 may include a base 411 on which components of the heat dissipation unit are installed.

The device case 410 may form the fluid inlet portions 412a and 412b.

The fluid inlet may include a first fluid inlet 412a formed on a side surface of the device case 410 . The first fluid inlet 412a may further include a second fluid inlet 412b formed on a rear surface of the device case 410 .

The device case 410 may form fluid discharge parts 413a and 413b.

The fluid discharge unit includes a first fluid discharge unit 413a formed on a side surface of the device case 410 . The fluid outlet may further include a second fluid outlet 413b formed on a rear surface of the device case 410 .

A plurality of fluid inlets and fluid outlets are formed so that external fluid can be easily introduced into and out of the device case 410 .

The first and second fluid inlets 412a and 412b and the first and second fluid outlets 413a and 413b are formed on the third wall of the third storage compartment 17 or formed adjacent to the third wall. It can be.

The heat exchanging device 400 may include a tray 460 . The tray 460 may be seated on the base 411 . The tray 460 may collect the fluid generated in the first heat exchangers 421 and 422 or the fan assemblies 431 and 433 .

The second heat exchanger 443 may be placed on the tray 460 .

The device case 410 forms an opening 414 that is opened in the front-back direction. A first cover 450 may be provided in the opening 414 . The opening 414 may be covered by the first cover 450 .

A first storage space heat exchanger 421 among first heat exchangers and first and second fan assemblies 431 and 433 may be provided behind the first cover 450 .

For example, the first and second fan assemblies 431 and 433 may be disposed above the heat exchanger 421 for the first storage space.

The device case 410 is provided below the first storage space heat exchanger 421 to collect the fluid generated in the first storage space heat exchanger 421 or the first and second fan assemblies 431 and 433. It may include a first water collection unit 417 to. The first water collecting part 417 may provide a water collecting surface formed at a lower end of the opening 414 . A discharge hole 417a through which fluid is discharged to the tray 460 may be formed in the first water collector 417 .

The first fan assembly 431 may be understood as a flow generator for supplying fluid to the first storage space 15a.

The heat exchange device 400 may further include a back panel 480 provided behind the device case 410 . The back panel 480 is located behind the first cover 450 and may constitute a part of the rear surface of the storage 1c.

The heat exchanger 421 for the first storage space and the first and second fan assemblies 431 and 433 may be installed in a space formed by the device case 410, the first cover 450, and the back panel 480. . Therefore, it can be understood that the device case 410, the first cover 450, and the back panel 480 constitute a heat exchanger case for the heat exchanger 421 for the first storage space.

The back panel 480 may include a first part 481 on which the heat exchanger 421 for the first storage space and the first and second fan assemblies 431 and 433 are mounted.

The first fan assembly 431 may include a first fan 431a and a first shroud 431b. A central axis of the first fan 431a may be directed in a front-back direction. The first fan assembly 431 may further include a first fan bracket 431c that supports the first fan 431a and is coupled to the first shroud 431b.

A first discharge part 453 is formed in the first cover 450 to supply the fluid discharged from the first fan 431a to the first storage space 15a.

The first discharge part 453 may be formed in front of the first fan 431a. The first discharge part 453 may be formed through an upper portion of the first cover 450 .

The second fan assembly 433 may be understood as a flow generator for supplying fluid to the ice maker 80 .

The second fan assembly 433 may include a second fan 433a and a second shroud 433b. A central axis of the second fan 433a may be directed in a front-back direction. The second fan assembly 433 may further include a second fan bracket 433c supporting the second fan 433a and coupled to the second shroud 433b.

A first inlet 451 may be formed in the first cover 450 to introduce cold air from the first storage chamber 15a into a rear space of the first cover 450 . The first inlet part 451 may be formed below the first cover 450 .

The fluid in the first storage compartment 15a may pass through the first storage space heat exchanger 421 through the first inlet 451 and be sucked into the first and second fan assemblies 431 and 433.

The fluid heat-exchanged in the heat exchanger 421 for the first storage space may be supplied to the ice maker 80 through the second duct 30b.

The second duct 30b may be provided on a sidewall of the first storage space 15a.

The fluid in the ice maker 80 may return to the heat exchanger 421 for the first storage space through the third duct 30c.

The third duct 30c may be provided on a sidewall of the first storage space 15a. The third duct 30c may be connected to the first inlet 451 . For example, the third duct 30c is disposed adjacent to the first inlet 451 and may be connected by another duct member. Alternatively, the third duct 30c may protrude into the first storage space 15a and be connected to the first inlet 451 .

The device case 410 may include a shielding part 415 . By the shielding part 415 , the first storage space 15a and the rear space of the shielding part 415 may be separated.

A second cover 455 may be provided behind the shielding part 415 . A space formed by the shielding part 415 and the second cover 455 may define a return passage 456a through which fluid returning from the second storage space 15b to the heat exchange device 400 flows.

An upper end of the second cover 455 may form a cover inlet 456 communicating with the partition wall duct 70b. The partition wall duct 70b may be understood as a passage duct provided in the partition wall 70 to supply the fluid in the second storage space 15b to the heat exchange device 400 .

Offer another example. The partition wall 70 may not be provided with a partition wall duct 70b, but may be configured as a partition wall penetration hole.

A cover outlet 458 may be formed below the second cover 455 to introduce fluid passing through the return passage 456a into the heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space. The cover discharge part 458 may be formed through a portion of the second cover 455 .

The heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 435 may be provided behind the second cover 455 .

The heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 435 may be installed in a space formed by the device case 410 , the second cover 455 and the back panel 480 . Therefore, it can be understood that the device case 410, the second cover 455, and the back panel 980 constitute a heat exchanger case for the heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space.

The heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space may be located at the rear side of the heat exchanger 421 for the first storage space. A return passage 456a for introducing fluid into the heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space may be formed in front of the heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space. With this configuration, the internal configuration of the heat exchange device 400, that is, the compact arrangement and efficient fluid flow of the first heat exchanger in the second storage chamber 16 can be formed.

The back panel 480 may include a second part 483 on which the heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 435 are mounted.

The first part 481 and the second part 483 of the back panel 480 may be arranged in a left-right direction.

The lower side of the second storage space heat exchanger 422 may include a second collector 418 for collecting the fluid generated by the second storage space heat exchanger 422 or the third fan assembly 435. can The second water collecting part 418 may include a water collecting surface provided behind the shielding part 415 .

A discharge hole 418a through which fluid is discharged to the tray 460 may be formed in the second water collector 418 . A tray duct (not shown) is connected to the discharge hole 418a, and the fluid discharged through the discharge hole 418a may be discharged to the tray 460 through the tray duct.

The third fan assembly 435 may be understood as a flow generator for supplying fluid to the second storage space 15b. The third fan assembly 435 may be provided above the heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space.

The third fan assembly 435 may include a third fan 435a and a third shroud 435b. A central axis of the third fan 435a may be directed in a front-back direction. The third fan assembly 435 may further include a third fan bracket 435c that supports the third fan 435a and is coupled to the third shroud 435b.

The heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space and the third fan assembly 435 may be located in a space formed by the second cover 455 and the back panel 480 .

The heat exchange device 400 is formed with a second discharge unit 457 supplying the fluid discharged from the third fan 435a to the second storage space 15b.

The second discharge part 457 may be formed at an upper end of the heat exchanging device 400, that is, at an upper discharge part of the third shroud 435b. The second discharge part 457 may be connected to the first duct 30a. The first duct 30a is connected to the second discharge part 457 and may extend upward to the second storage space 15b via the discharge hole 70c of the partition wall 70 .

The cold air flowing through the first duct 30a may be supplied to the second storage space 15b. The fluid in the second storage chamber 15b flows downward through the partition duct 70b provided in the partition wall 70 and may flow into the cover inlet 456 of the heat exchange device 400 .

The fluid may flow downward along the return passage 456a, pass through the heat exchanger 422 for the second storage space through the cover outlet 458, and be sucked into the third fan assembly 435.

Due to the flow of the fluid, fluid circulation between the first storage space 15a, the second storage space 15b, the ice maker 80, and the second storage compartment 16 can be smoothly performed.

10: storage body 15, 16, 17: storage rooms 1 to 3
18: device accommodation space 20: door
51,52: depression 141: compressor
143: second heat exchanger 145: second fan
200: heat exchanger device 210: device case
220: heat exchanger 231,235: first and second fan assemblies

Claims (18)

A first storage compartment that provides a space in which products are stored within a predetermined temperature or temperature range and includes two or more storage spaces;
a second storage compartment providing a space for accommodating the first heat exchanger and being fluidly connected to the first storage compartment;
a third storage compartment providing a space in which the second heat exchanger is accommodated;
a first wall defining at least a portion of the first storage chamber;
a second wall defining at least a portion of the second storage chamber;
a third wall defining at least a portion of the third storage compartment; and
A storage that is provided inside the second storage compartment or adjacent to the second storage compartment and includes a flow generator for fluidly connecting the second storage compartment and the two or more storage spaces. According to claim 1,
The flow generator,
a first flow generator for supplying fluid to a first storage space among the two or more storage spaces; and
A storage comprising a second flow generator for supplying fluid to a second storage space among the two or more storage spaces. According to claim 2,
A direction in which the central axis of the first fan provided in the first flow generator is directed crosses a direction in which the central axis of the second fan provided in the second flow generator is directed. According to claim 3,
Based on the flow direction of the fluid passing through the first heat exchanger, the first fan is disposed to face the outlet surface of the first heat exchanger,
The second fan is disposed to face a side surface of the first heat exchanger crossing the outlet surface. According to claim 3,
The first distance between the first fan and the first heat exchange period is greater than the second distance between the second fan and the first heat exchange period. According to claim 3,
The first heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange part into which fluid flows and a second heat exchange part forming a downstream side of the first heat exchange part,
The first heat exchanger has a bent shape so that the second heat exchange part has a narrower width than the first heat exchange part;
The first fan is disposed to face an outlet side end of the first heat exchanger, and the second fan is disposed to face an end of the second heat exchange part. According to claim 6,
The first distance between the second fan and the end of the second heat exchange part is greater than the second distance between the first fan and the outlet end of the first heat exchanger. According to claim 1,
The first heat exchanger,
a heat exchanger for a first storage space fluidly connected to a first storage space among the two or more storage spaces; and
A storage comprising a heat exchanger for a second storage space fluidly connected to a second storage space among the two or more storage spaces. According to claim 8,
The two or more storage spaces further include an ice-making space fluidly connected to the heat exchanger for the first storage space,
The ice-making space is provided in the first storage space or a door that opens and closes the first storage compartment. According to claim 1,
The storage further comprises a heat exchanger case forming a receiving space for the first heat exchanger and the flow generator and defining the second wall. According to claim 10,
The heat exchanger case,
a first heat exchanger case accommodating a heat exchanger for a first storage space and a first flow generator fluidly connected to the first storage space among the two or more storage spaces; and
A second heat exchanger for accommodating a heat exchanger for a second storage space and a second flow generator that are provided separably or integrally with the first heat exchanger case and are fluidly connected to the second storage space among the two or more storage spaces. Storage containing the case. According to claim 2,
Further comprising a partition wall partitioning the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment,
The partition wall includes at least one of an inlet for introducing the fluid in the first storage compartment into the second storage compartment and an outlet for supplying the fluid in the second storage compartment to the first storage compartment. According to claim 12,
Further comprising a duct for fluidly connecting the first storage space and the first flow generator among the two or more storage spaces,
The duct is connected to the inlet or the outlet. According to claim 12,
The duct is
a first duct that supplies the fluid in the second storage compartment to the first storage compartment and is fluidly connected to the outlet; and
and a second duct that returns the fluid in the first storage compartment to the second storage compartment and is fluidly connected to the inlet. According to claim 1,
The second storage chamber is provided so that the flow generator is disposed at the outlet side of the first heat exchanger,
A plurality of fins provided in the first heat exchanger,
Storage, characterized in that the density of the plurality of fins provided on the inlet side of the first heat exchanger is smaller than the density of the plurality of fins provided on the outlet side of the first heat exchanger. According to claim 1,
The two or more storage spaces are formed such that a first storage space and a second storage space disposed above the first storage space are separated by a partition wall,
The second storage compartment and the third storage compartment are disposed in a horizontal direction below the first storage space. According to claim 1,
The two or more storage spaces are formed such that a first storage space and a second storage space disposed above the first storage space are separated by a partition wall,
The second storage compartment and the third storage compartment are arranged in a vertical direction below the first storage space. 18. The method of claim 17,
The first heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger for a first storage space and a heat exchanger for a second storage space,
The heat exchanger for the first storage space and the heat exchanger for the second storage space are arranged left and right on the upper side of the third storage compartment, and the heat exchanger for the second storage space is disposed behind the heat exchanger for the first storage space. .

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