KR20230146906A - Vacuum adiabatic body - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention proposes a vacuum insulator that improves the insulation effect and can be manufactured conveniently. According to the present invention, the vacuum insulator may comprise: a first plate having a first temperature; a second plate having a second temperature different from the first temperature; a side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate; and a sealing portion which seals the first plate, the second plate, and the side plate to provide a vacuum space.

Description

Vacuum insulator {Vacuum adiabatic body}

The present invention relates to a vacuum insulator.

Insulating performance can be improved by constructing an insulating wall using a vacuum. A device in which at least part of the internal space is made of vacuum and achieves an insulating effect can be referred to as a vacuum insulator.

The applicant developed technology to obtain a vacuum insulator that can be used in various devices and home appliances, and disclosed Korean Patent Application No. 10-2015-0109722, a vacuum insulator and a refrigerator. The vacuum insulator of the above-mentioned document discloses a technology for mounting a peripheral insulator on the periphery.

The cited document has problems such as low insulation efficiency due to the small peripheral size, difficult fastening, increased number of parts, and low thermal insulation efficiency due to the short heat path between the first and second plates.

Republic of Korea Patent Application No. 10-2015-0109722, vacuum insulator and refrigerator

The present invention proposes a vacuum insulator that improves the insulation effect and can be manufactured conveniently.

In addition to the examples presented above, the present invention proposes specific problems and means for solving them in [Means for solving problems] and [Specific details for carrying out the invention].

The vacuum insulator of the present invention includes a first plate having a first temperature; a second plate having a second temperature different from the first temperature; It may include a vacuum space provided between the first and second plates.

It may include a sealing part that seals the first plate and the second plate to provide the vacuum space.

It may include a sealing part that seals the first plate, the second plate, and the side plate to provide the vacuum space.

A cover providing the peripheral insulation may be included.

The side plate may be supported on the cover.

The side plate may contact the cover.

The peripheral insulation material may be manufactured from a foaming liquid.

The cover may include at least one of an upper cover and a lower cover.

An end of the side plate may be supported by the cover.

The bent end of the side plate may be supported by the cover.

A support block provided between a portion of the second plate and the side plate may be included.

The support block may support the side plate.

The support block may be attached to a portion of the second plate.

The second plate may include a second portion of the second plate that is distant from the vacuum space.

The side plate may include a first part extending in the thickness direction of the vacuum space part, a second part extending in the extension direction of the vacuum space part, and a third part extending in a direction different from the extension direction of the second part. .

A supporting fixing structure to which the third part is fastened may be included.

The third portion may intersect at least one of the thickness direction and the extension direction of the vacuum space portion.

The third portion may be provided on two opposite sides.

The fixing structure may include at least one of a lower cover, an upper cover, and an inner panel.

At least one of the lower cover, the upper cover, and the inner panel may be configured to accommodate the foaming liquid.

The fixing structure may be provided with a slit through which the third portion contacts at least one of the lower cover, upper cover, and inner panel.

The second plate may have a first portion of the second plate that is closer to the vacuum space than the second portion of the second plate.

The vacuum insulator of the present invention includes a first plate having a first temperature; a first portion of the second plate having a second temperature different from the first temperature; It may include a vacuum space provided between the first and second plates.

It may further include a side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate.

To provide the vacuum space, a vacuum insulator module including a sealing portion that seals the first plate and the second plate may first be provided.

To provide the vacuum space, a vacuum insulator module including a sealing portion that seals the first plate, the second plate, and the side plate may first be provided.

A second portion of the second plate on which the vacuum insulator module is placed may be included.

A fixing structure may be included that is placed outside the vacuum space and prevents the vacuum insulator module from moving with respect to the second portion of the second plate.

The single fixing structure may include a support block.

The support blocks may be provided on both side walls of the vacuum insulator module.

The fixing structure may include a cover.

The cover may provide a space to accommodate the peripheral insulation material.

The peripheral insulation material may be a foam member.

According to the present invention, a vacuum insulator with high thermal insulation efficiency can be proposed.

According to the present invention, a vacuum insulator can be conveniently manufactured.

The effects of the present invention are disclosed in more detail in [Specific Details for Carrying Out the Invention].

1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment.
Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing a vacuum insulator used in the main body and door of a refrigerator.
Figure 3 is a view showing an embodiment of a support maintaining a vacuum space portion.
Figure 4 is a diagram explaining an embodiment of a vacuum insulator centered on a heat transfer resistor.
Figure 5 is a graph observing the process of exhausting the inside of the vacuum insulator in terms of time and pressure when a support is used.
Figure 6 is a graph comparing vacuum pressure and gas conductivity.
Figure 7 is a diagram explaining a method of manufacturing a vacuum insulator.
Figure 8 is a rear view of a vacuum insulator according to an embodiment.
Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1-1' of the upper part of the vacuum insulator.
Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 2-2' of the lower part of the vacuum insulator.
Figure 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum insulator according to an embodiment.
Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the upper part of the vacuum insulator.
Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of the lower part of the vacuum insulator.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented below, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention may consider other embodiments included within the scope of the same spirit, including the addition of limitations on components or elements, It can be easily proposed by changes, deletions, additions, etc., but this will also be included within the scope of the present invention.

The present invention may have many embodiments in which the idea is implemented, and in each embodiment, any part may be replaced with a corresponding part or a related part of another embodiment. The present invention may be one of the examples presented below, or a combination of two or more.

The present invention includes: a first plate; second plate; It may be a vacuum insulator including a vacuum space provided between the first and second plates. The vacuum insulator may include a sealing part for providing the vacuum space (vacuum space). The vacuum space may be a vacuum space provided in the internal space between the first plate and the second plate. The sealing unit may seal the first plate and the second plate to provide an internal space provided in a vacuum state. The vacuum insulator may optionally include a side plate 15 connecting the first plate and the second plate. In the present invention, the expression plate may mean at least one of the first and second plates and the side plate. At least part of the first and second plates and the side plate may be integrally formed, or at least part of the first plate and the side plate may be sealed with each other. Optionally, the vacuum insulator may include a support for maintaining the vacuum space portion. The vacuum insulator selectively reduces the amount of heat transfer between a first space provided near the first plate and a second space provided near the second plate, or between the first plate and the second plate. It may include a heat transfer resistor to reduce the amount of heat transfer.

Optionally, the vacuum insulator may include a component fastening portion formed on at least a portion of the plate. Optionally, the vacuum insulator may include additional insulators. The additional insulator may be provided to be connected to the vacuum insulator. The additional insulator may be an insulator with the same or different vacuum degree as the vacuum insulator. The additional insulator may have a vacuum level lower than that of the vacuum insulator or may be an insulator that does not include a vacuum portion therein. In this case, it may be advantageous to connect another object to the additional insulator.

In the present invention, the direction along the wall defining the vacuum space may include a longitudinal direction of the vacuum space and a height direction of the vacuum space. The height direction of the vacuum space may be defined as the direction of any one of an imaginary line passing through the vacuum space and connecting a first space and a second space, which will be described later. The longitudinal direction of the vacuum space may be defined as a direction perpendicular to the height direction of the set vacuum space.

In the present invention, object A is connected to object B, meaning that at least a part of object A and at least a part of object B are directly connected, or at least a part of object A and at least a part of object B are interposed between objects A and B. It can be defined as being connected through a connected medium. The medium may be provided to at least one of object A and object B. The connection may include connecting the object A to the medium and connecting the medium to the object B.

Part of the medium may include a part connected to either object A or object B. Another part of the medium may include a part connected to the other one of object A and object B. As a modified example, connecting object A to object B may include preparing object A and object B integrally in a connected shape by the above-described method. In the present invention, examples of the connection may be support, coupling, and sealing, which will be described later.

In the present invention, object A is supported by object B, meaning that object A is restricted from moving in one or more of the +X, -X, +Y, -Y, +Z, and -Z axes directions by object B. It can be defined as In the present invention, examples of the support may be coupling and sealing, which will be described later. In the present invention, object A being coupled to object B may define that object A is restricted from moving in one or more of the X, Y, and Z axes by object B.

In the present invention, an example of the coupling may be sealing, which will be described later. In the present invention, object A being sealed to object B may define a state in which movement of fluid is not allowed in the portion where object A and object B are connected. In the present invention, one or more objects, i.e., Object A and at least a portion of Object B, may be comprised of: a portion of Object A, the entirety of Object A, a portion of Object B, the entirety of Object B, a portion of Object A and a portion of Object B, It can be defined as including a part of object A and the whole of object B, the whole of object A and a part of object B, and the whole of object A and the whole of object B. In the present invention, plate A may be a wall defining space A, which may be defined as at least a portion of plate A being a wall defining at least a portion of space A.

That is, at least a portion of plate A may be a wall forming space A, or plate A may be a wall forming at least a portion of space A. In the present invention, the central part of the object may be defined as the centrally located part among the three divided parts when the object is divided into three parts based on the longitudinal direction of the object. The peripheral part of the object may be defined as a part located to the left or right of the central part among the three divided parts. The peripheral portion of the object may include a surface in contact with the central portion and a surface opposite to the central portion.

The opposite side can be defined as the border or edge of the object. Examples of the object may be a vacuum insulator, plate, heat transfer resistor, support, vacuum space, and various parts to be introduced in the present invention. In the present invention, heat transfer resistance indicates the degree to which an object resists heat transfer, and can be defined as a value determined by the shape including the thickness of the object, the material of the object, and the processing method of the object. The heat transfer resistance can be defined as the sum of conduction resistance, radiation resistance, and convection resistance.

The vacuum insulator of the present invention may include a heat transfer path formed between spaces having different temperatures, or may include a heat transfer path formed between plates having different temperatures. For example, the vacuum insulator of the present invention may include a heat transfer path through which cold is transferred from a low temperature plate to a high temperature plate. In the present invention, the curved portion is, when the object includes a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the first portion and the second portion It can be defined as a part that connects two parts (including 90 degrees).

In the present invention, the vacuum insulator may optionally include a component fastening portion. The part fastening part can be defined as a part provided on a plate where parts are connected. The component connected to the plate can be defined as a penetrating component disposed to penetrate at least a portion of the plate and a surface component disposed to be connected to the surface of at least a portion of the plate.

At least one of a penetrating part and a surface part may be connected to the part fastening part. The penetrating part may be a part that mainly forms a path through which fluid (electricity, refrigerant, water, and air) passes. In the present invention, fluid is defined as any type of flowing object. The fluids include moving solids, liquids and gases, and electricity. As an example, the part may be a part that forms a path through which the refrigerant for heat exchange passes, such as an SLHX or a refrigerant pipe.

The component may be a wire that supplies electricity to the device. As another example, the part may be a part that forms a path through which air can pass, such as a cold air duct, a hot air duct, and an exhaust port. As another example, the part may be a path through which fluids such as coolant, hot water, ice, and defrost water can pass. The surface parts include peripheral insulation 90, side panels, injected foam, pre-prepared resin, hinges, latches, baskets, drawers, shelves, lighting, sensors, evaporators, front decoration, and hot lines, heaters, exterior covers, It may include at least one of additional insulators.

As an example in which the vacuum insulator is applied, the present invention may include a device having the vacuum insulator. An example of the device may be a device. Examples of the above appliances include home appliances including refrigerators, cooking appliances, washing appliances, dishwashers, and air conditioners. As an example in which the vacuum insulator is applied to a device, the vacuum insulator may form at least a portion of the main body and door of the device.

As an example of the door, the vacuum insulator may form at least a part of a general door and a door-in-door directly in contact with the main body. Here, the door-in-door may mean a small door placed inside the general door. As another example where the vacuum insulator is applied, the present invention may include a wall having the vacuum insulator. Examples of such walls include walls of buildings containing windows.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Each drawing accompanying the embodiment may be different from the actual article, exaggerated, or simplified, and detailed parts may have features briefly displayed. The embodiments should not be construed as limited only to the size, structure, and shape shown in the drawings. In the embodiments accompanying each drawing, if the descriptions do not conflict with each other, some configurations of the drawings of one embodiment may be applied to some configurations of the drawings of another embodiment, and some structures of one embodiment may be applied to some structures of the other embodiments. You can.

In the description of drawings for embodiments, the same symbols may be assigned to specific components constituting the embodiments even in different drawings. Components with the same drawing number can perform the same function. For example, the first plate constituting the vacuum insulator has a portion corresponding to the first space and is indicated by reference number 10 throughout all embodiments. The first plate may have the same number for all embodiments and have a portion corresponding to the first space, but the shape of the first plate may be different in each embodiment. In addition to the first plate, side plates, second plates, and additional insulators may be similarly understood.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment, and Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing a vacuum insulator used in the main body and door of the refrigerator. Referring to FIG. 1, the refrigerator 1 may include a main body 2 provided with a cavity 9 for storing items, and a door 3 provided to open and close the main body 2. .

The door 3 is rotatably or slidingly disposed to open and close the cavity 9. The cavity 9 may provide at least one of a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment.

A cooling source that supplies cold air to the cavity may be provided. For example, the cold source may be an evaporator 7 that evaporates the refrigerant and takes away heat. The evaporator 7 may be connected to a compressor 4 that compresses the evaporated refrigerant in the cold source. The evaporator 7 may be connected to a condenser 5 that condenses the compressed refrigerant to the cold source. The evaporator 7 may be connected to an expander 6 that expands the refrigerant condensed in the cold source.

A fan corresponding to the evaporator and the condenser may be provided to promote heat exchange. As another example, the cold source may be a heat absorbing surface of a thermoelectric element. A heat absorption sink may be connected to the heat absorption surface of the thermoelectric element. A heat dissipation sink may be connected to the heat dissipation surface of the thermoelectric element. A fan corresponding to the heat absorbing surface and the heating surface may be provided to promote heat exchange.

Referring to FIG. 2, the plates 10, 15, and 20 may be walls defining the vacuum space. The plate may be a wall dividing the vacuum space and an external space of the vacuum space. An example of the plate is as follows. The present invention may be one of the examples below or a combination of two or more.

The plate may be provided as one part or may be provided comprising at least two parts connected to each other.

As a first example, the plate may include at least two parts connected to each other in a direction along a wall defining the vacuum space. One of the two parts may include a part (eg, first part) forming the vacuum space. The first part may be one part or may include at least two parts sealed together. The other of the two parts may include a part (e.g., a second part) extending from the first part of the first plate in a direction away from the vacuum space or extending in a direction inside the vacuum space. .

As a second example, the plate may include at least two layers connected to each other in the thickness direction of the plate. One of the two layers may include a layer (eg, first portion) forming the vacuum space portion. The other of the two layers may include a part (eg, a second part) provided in an external space (eg, a first space, a second space) of the vacuum space.

In this case, the second part can be defined as the outer cover of the plate. The other of the two layers may include a portion (eg, a second portion) provided in the vacuum space portion. In this case, the second part can be defined as the inner cover of the plate.

The plate may include a first plate 10 and a second plate 20. One side of the first plate (which may refer to the inner surface of the first plate) provides a wall defining the vacuum space, and the other side of the first plate (which may refer to the outer surface of the first plate) provides a wall defining the vacuum space portion. A wall defining the first space may be provided. The first space may be a space provided near the first plate, a space formed by the device, or an internal space of the device. In this case, the first plate may be referred to as an inner case. When the first plate and the additional member form the inner space, the first plate and the additional member may be referred to as an inner case.

The inner case may include two or more layers. In this case, one of the plurality of layers may be referred to as an inner panel. One side of the second plate (which may refer to the inner surface of the second plate) provides a wall defining the vacuum space, and the other side of the second plate (which may refer to the outer surface of the second plate) provides a wall defining the vacuum space portion. A wall defining a second space can be provided. The second space may be a space provided near the second plate, another space formed by the device, or an external space of the device. In this case, the second plate may be referred to as an outer case. When the second plate and the additional member form the external space, the second plate and the additional member may be referred to as an outer case. The outer case may include two or more layers. In this case, one of the plurality of layers may be referred to as an outer panel.

The second space may be a space with a temperature higher than the first space or a space with a temperature lower than the first space. Optionally the plate may include a side plate (15). In FIG. 2, depending on where it is placed, the side plate can also perform the function of a conduction resistance sheet 60, which will be described later. The side plate may include a portion extending in the height direction of the space formed between the first plate and the second plate.

The side plate may include a portion extending in the height direction of the vacuum space portion.

One surface of the side plate may provide a wall defining the vacuum space. The other side of the side plate may provide a wall defining an external space of the vacuum space portion. The external space of the vacuum space may be at least one of the first space and the second space. The external space of the vacuum space may be a space where additional insulating material, which will be described later, is disposed. The side plate may be integrally formed by extending at least one of the first plate and the second plate. The side plate may be a separate component connected to at least one of the first plate and the second plate.

The plate may optionally include curved portions. In the present invention, a plate including a curved portion may be referred to as a bent plate. The curved portion is at least one of the first plate, the second plate, the side plate, between the first plate and the second plate, between the first plate and the side plate, and between the second plate and the side plate. Can be provided in one. The plate may include at least one of a first curved portion and a second curved portion, examples of which are as follows.

First, the side plate may include the first curved portion. A portion of the first curved portion may include a portion connected to the first plate. Another part of the first curved portion may include a portion connected to the second curved portion. In this case, the radius of curvature of the first curved portion and the second curved portion may be large. Another part of the first curved portion may be connected to an additional straight portion or an additional curved portion provided between the first curved portion and the second curved portion. In this case, the radius of curvature of the first curved portion and the second curved portion may be small.

Second, the side plate may include the second curved portion. A portion of the second curved portion may include a portion connected to the second plate. Another part of the second curved portion may include a portion connected to the first curved portion. In this case, the radius of curvature of the first curved portion and the second curved portion may be large. Another part of the second curved portion may be connected to an additional straight portion or an additional curved portion provided between the first curved portion and the second curved portion. In this case, the radius of curvature of the first curved portion and the second curved portion may be small. Here, the straight part may be defined as a part with a larger radius of curvature than the curved part. The straight part can be understood as a part that is completely flat or has a larger radius of curvature than the curved part. Third, the first plate may include the first curved portion. A portion of the first curved portion may include a portion connected to the side plate. The portion connected to the side plate may be provided at a position away from the second plate in a portion where the first plate extends in the longitudinal direction of the vacuum space portion.

Fourth, the second plate may include the second curved portion. A portion of the second curved portion may include a portion connected to the side plate. The portion connected to the side plate may be provided at a position where the second plate is away from the first plate in a portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the vacuum space portion. The present invention may include a combination of any one of the first and second examples described above and any one of the third and fourth examples described above.

In the present invention, the vacuum space 50 can be defined as a third space. The vacuum space may be a space where vacuum pressure is maintained. In the present invention, the expression that A has a higher vacuum level than B means that the vacuum pressure of A is lower than the vacuum pressure of B.

In the present invention, the sealing portion 61 may be a portion provided between the first plate and the second plate. Examples related to sealing are as follows: The present invention may be one of the following examples or a combination of two or more. The sealing may include fusion welding of the plurality of objects by melting at least a portion of the plurality of objects. For example, the first plate and the second plate may be fused by laser welding or the like without a medium intervening. As another example, parts of the first and second plates and parts of the component fastening portion may be fused by high-frequency brazing or the like with a medium such as filler metal interposed. As another example, the plurality of objects may be fused by a medium that generates heat. The sealing may include pressure welding to join the plurality of objects by pressure applied to at least a portion of the plurality of objects.

For example, as a component connected to the component fastening portion, an object made of a material with a lower strain resistance than the plate may be pressure-welded using a pinch-off method or the like.

A machine room 8 may be optionally provided outside the vacuum insulator. The machine room may be defined as a space where parts connected to the cold source are stored. Optionally, the vacuum insulator may include a tube (40). The pipe may be provided on either side of the vacuum insulator. The pipe may be provided to exhaust air from the vacuum space 50.

Optionally, the vacuum insulator may include a conduit 64 penetrating the vacuum space 50 for installation of components connected to the first space and the second space. Examples of the above-mentioned pipes may be ports such as exhaust ports or getter ports.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of a support that maintains the vacuum space portion. An example of the support is as follows. The present invention may be one of the examples below or a combination of two or more.

The supports 30, 31, 33, and 35 can reduce deformation of at least some of the vacuum space 50, the plate, and the heat transfer resistor to be described later due to external force.

To this end, it may be provided to support at least a portion of the plate and a heat transfer resistor to be described later. The external force may include at least one of vacuum pressure and external force excluding the vacuum pressure. The deformation may occur in a direction in which the height of the vacuum space portion is lowered. In this case, the support can reduce the increase in at least one of radiant heat conduction, gas heat conduction, surface heat conduction, and supporter heat conduction, which will be described later.

The support may be an object provided to maintain the gap between the first plate and the second plate. The support may be an object provided to support the heat transfer resistor. The support may have a greater deformation resistance than the plate. The support may be provided to a portion with weak deformation resistance among the parts constituting the vacuum insulator, the device having the vacuum insulator, and the wall having the vacuum insulator.

In the present invention, deformation resistance may indicate the degree to which an object resists deformation due to external force applied to the object. The deformation resistance can be defined as a value determined by the shape including the thickness of the object, the material of the object, and the processing method of the object. Examples of the portion where the deformation resistance is weak include the vicinity of the curved portion formed by the plate, at least a portion of the curved portion, the vicinity of the opening formed in the main body of the device provided by the plate, and at least a portion of the opening. .

The support may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the curved portion or the opening. The support may be provided to correspond to the shape of the curved portion or the opening. however,

It is not excluded that the above support is provided in other areas. The opening can be understood as a part of a device that includes a main body and a door that can open and close the opening formed in the main body.

An example where the support is provided to support the plate is as follows. First, at least a portion of the support may be provided in a space formed inside the plate. The plate may include a portion having multiple layers. The support may be provided between the plurality of layers. Optionally, the support may be provided to connect at least some of the plurality of layers. The above support is

It may be provided to support at least some of the plurality of layers. Second, at least a portion of the support may be provided to be connected to a surface formed on the outside of the plate. The support may be provided in the vacuum space or an external space of the vacuum space. As an example, the plate may include multiple layers. The support may be provided by any one of the plurality of layers. Optionally, the support may be provided to support another one of the plurality of layers. As another example, the plate may include a plurality of parts extending in the longitudinal direction.

The support may be provided by any one of the plurality of parts. Optionally, the support may be provided to support another one of the plurality of parts. As another example, the support is a separate component from the plate and may be provided in the vacuum space or an external space of the vacuum space. Optionally, the support may be provided to support at least a portion of a surface formed on the exterior of the plate. Optionally, the support may be provided to support one side of the first plate and one side of the second plate.

One side of the first plate and one side of the second plate may be provided to face each other.

Third, the support may be provided integrally with the plate. The example in which the support is provided to support the heat transfer resistor can be understood as an example in which the support is provided to support the plate. Omit redundant explanations.

An example designed to reduce heat transfer through the support is as follows. First, at least some of the parts disposed near the support may be provided so as not to contact the support. At least some of the parts disposed near the support may be provided to be disposed in the empty space provided by the support. Examples of the parts include a heat transfer resistor, an exhaust port, a getter port, which will be described later, a tube or part connected to the plate, a tube or part that penetrates the vacuum space, and a tube or part at least partially disposed in the vacuum space. It may include at least one of

Examples of the above-mentioned pipes may be ports such as exhaust ports or getter ports. Examples of the empty space include at least one of an empty space provided inside the support, an empty space provided between a plurality of supports, and an empty space provided between a support and a separate part distinguished from the support. .

Optionally, at least a portion of the components may be disposed in a through hole formed in the support or may be disposed in at least one of a plurality of bars, a plurality of connection plates, and a plurality of support plates. Optionally, at least some of the components may be disposed in at least one of a space between a plurality of bars, a space between a plurality of connecting plates, and a space between a plurality of support plates. Second, thermal insulation may be provided on at least part of the support or adjacent to at least part of the support.

The insulating material may be provided in contact with the support or may be provided not in contact. The insulation material may be provided at a portion where the support and the plate contact. The insulation material may be provided on at least a portion of one side and/or the other side of the support. The insulation material may be provided to cover at least a portion of one side and/or the other side of the support. The insulation material may be provided on at least a portion of the vicinity of one side of the support and the vicinity of the other side of the support.

The insulation material may be provided to cover at least a portion of the vicinity of one surface of the support and the vicinity of the other surface of the support. The support may include a plurality of bars. The insulation material may be disposed in an area from a point where one of the plurality of bars is located to a midpoint between one bar and surrounding bars. Third, when cold air is transmitted through the support, a heat source can be placed at the location where the insulation described in the second example is disposed. When the temperature of the first space is lower than the temperature of the second space, the heat source may be disposed on the second plate or near the second plate. When heat is transmitted through the support, a cold source may be placed at the location where the insulation described in the second example is placed.

When the temperature of the first space is higher than the temperature of the second space, the cooling source may be disposed on the second plate or near the second plate. As a fourth example, the support may have a higher heat transfer resistance than metal. The support may include a portion having a higher heat transfer resistance than the plate. The support may include a portion having a lower heat transfer resistance than the additional insulator.

The support may include at least one of non-metallic materials, PPS, GF, and LCP. This is because high compressive strength, low outgassing and water absorption, low thermal conductivity, high compressive strength at high temperatures, and excellent processability can be obtained.

Examples of the support may include bars 30 and 31, connection plates 35, support plates 35, porous materials 33, and fillers 33. In the present invention, the support may include any one of the above examples, or a combination of at least two of the above examples.

As a first example, the support may include bars 30 and 31. The bars may support the gap between the first plate and the second plate. To this end, it may include a portion extending in a direction connecting the first plate and the second plate. The bar may include at least one of a portion extending in the height direction of the vacuum space portion and a portion extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the plate extends. The bar may be provided to support only one of the first plate and the second plate. The bar may be provided to support both the first plate and the second plate.

For example, one surface of the bar may be provided to support a portion of the plate. The other side of the bar may be provided so as not to contact other parts of the plate. As another example, one surface of the bar may be provided to support at least a portion of the plate. The other side of the bar may be provided to support another part of the plate.

The support may include a bar provided with an empty space therein. The support may include a plurality of bars and an empty space may be provided between the plurality of bars. The support may include a bar, and the bar may be arranged so that an empty space is provided between separate parts provided separately from the bar. The support may include a portion connected to the bar.

The support may optionally include a connection plate 35 including a portion connecting the plurality of bars. The connection plate may include at least one of a portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the vacuum space portion and a portion extending along a direction in which the plate extends. The cross-sectional area of the XZ plane of the connection plate may be larger than the cross-sectional area of the XZ plane of the bar. The connection plate may be provided on at least one of one side and the other side of the bar or between one side and the other side of the bar.

At least one of the one surface and the other surface of the bar may be a surface on which the bar supports the plate. The shape of the connecting plate is not limited. The support may include a connection plate provided with an empty space therein. The support may include a plurality of connection plates, and an empty space may be provided between the plurality of connection plates. The support may include a connection plate.

The connection plate may be arranged so that an empty space is provided between separate components provided separately from the connection plate. As a second example, the support may include a support plate 35. The support plate may include at least one of a portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the vacuum space portion and a portion extending along a direction in which the plate extends. The support plate may be provided to support only one of the first plate and the second plate.

The support plate may be provided to support both the first plate and the second plate. For example, one surface of the support plate may be provided to support a portion of the plate. The other surface of the support plate may be provided so as not to contact another part of the plate. As another example, one surface of the support plate may be provided to support at least a portion of the plate. The other side of the support plate may be provided to support another part of the plate. The cross-sectional shape of the support plate is not limited.

The support may include a support plate provided with an empty space therein. The support may include a plurality of support plates and an empty space may be provided between the plurality of support plates. The support may include a support plate, and the support plate may be arranged so that an empty space is provided between the support plate and separate components provided separately from the support plate.

As a third example, the support may include porous material 33 or filler 33. The interior of the vacuum space may be supported by a porous material or filler. The interior of the vacuum space may be completely filled with the porous material or filler. The support may include a plurality of porous materials or a plurality of fillers. The plurality of porous materials or the plurality of fillers may be arranged to contact each other or each other.

An empty space may be provided inside the porous material. Empty space may be provided between the plurality of porous materials. An empty space may be provided between the porous material and a separate component separated from the porous material. In this case, the porous material may be understood to include any one of the above-described bars, connection plates, and support plates.

An empty space may be provided inside the filler, an empty space may be provided between a plurality of fillers, or an empty space may be provided between the filler and a separate part separated from the filler. In this case, the filler can be understood to include any one of the above-described bars, connection plates, and support plates. The support of the present invention may include any one of the examples described above or a combination of two or more.

Referring to FIG. 3A, in one embodiment, the support may include a bar 31 and a connection plate/support plate 35. The connection plate and support plate may be designed separately. Referring to FIG. 3B, as an example, the support may include a bar 31, a connection plate and support plate 35, and a porous material 33 filled in the vacuum space.

The porous material 33 may have a higher emissivity than stainless steel, which is the material of the plate. However, since the vacuum space is filled, the resistance efficiency of radiant heat transfer is high. The porous material can also perform the function of a heat transfer resistor, which will be described later. More preferably, the porous material can perform the function of a radiation resistance sheet, which will be described later. Referring to FIG. 3C, as an example, the support may include at least one of a porous material 33 and a filler 33. The porous material 33 and the filler may be provided in a compressed state to maintain the gap in the vacuum space.

The film 34 may be made of PE material and may be provided with holes. The porous material 33 or filler may perform both the function of a heat transfer resistor, which will be described later, and the function of the support. More preferably, the porous material can perform both the function of a radiation resistance sheet, which will be described later, and the function of the support.

Figure 4 is a diagram explaining an embodiment of a vacuum insulator focusing on a heat transfer resistor. The vacuum insulator of the present invention may optionally include a heat transfer resistor. Examples of the heat transfer resistor are as follows. The present invention may be one of the examples below or a combination of two or more.

The heat transfer resistors 32, 33, 60, and 63 may be objects that reduce the amount of heat transfer between the first space and the second space. The heat transfer resistors 32, 33, 60, and 63 may be objects that reduce the amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. The heat transfer resistor may be disposed on a heat transfer path formed between the first space and the second space. The heat transfer resistors 32, 33, 60, and 63 may be disposed on a heat transfer path formed between the first plate and the second plate. The heat transfer resistor may include a portion extending in a direction along the wall defining the vacuum space.

The heat transfer resistor may include a portion extending along a direction in which the plate extends. Optionally, the heat transfer resistor may include a portion extending from the plate in a direction away from the vacuum space portion. The heat transfer resistor may be provided in at least a portion of at least one of a peripheral portion of the first plate and a peripheral portion of the second plate.

The heat transfer resistor may be provided on at least a portion of at least one of an edge of the first plate and an edge of the second plate. The heat transfer resistor may be provided in a portion where a through hole is formed. The heat transfer resistor may be provided as a pipe connected to the through hole. A separate pipe or separate part that is distinct from the pipe may be placed inside the pipe.

Examples of the above-mentioned pipes may be ports such as exhaust ports or getter ports. The heat transfer resistor may include a portion having a greater heat transfer resistance than the plate. In this case, the insulation performance of the vacuum insulator can be further improved. A shield (62) may be provided on the outside of the heat transfer resistor to insulate it. The interior of the heat transfer resistor may be insulated by a vacuum space. The shielding portion may be provided as a porous material or filler that contacts the outside of the heat transfer resistor.

The shielding part may be provided as an insulating structure. The shielding part can be exemplified by a separate gasket 80 placed outside the heat transfer resistor. The heat transfer resistor may be a wall defining the third space.

An example in which the heat transfer resistor is provided connected to the plate may be understood as replacing the support with the heat transfer resistor in an example in which the support is provided to support the plate. Duplicate explanations are omitted. The example in which the heat transfer resistor is connected to the support can be understood as replacing the plate with the support in the example in which the heat transfer resistor is connected to the plate. Duplicate explanations are omitted. The example of reducing heat transfer via the heat transfer material may be applied as an alternative to the example of reducing heat transfer via the support. The same explanation is omitted.

In the present invention, the heat transfer resistor may be at least one of a radiation resistance sheet 32, a porous material 33, a filler 33, and a conduction resistance sheet. In the present invention, the heat transfer resistor may include a mixture of at least two of a radiation resistance sheet 32, a porous material 33, a filler 33, and a conduction resistance sheet. As a first example, the heat transfer resistor may include a radiation resistance sheet 32.

The radiation resistance sheet may include a portion having a greater heat transfer resistance than the plate. At this time, the heat transfer resistance may be a degree of resistance to heat transfer by radiation. The support may perform the function of the radiation resistance sheet. A conduction resistance sheet, which will be described later, can perform the function of the radiation resistance sheet. As a second example, the heat transfer resistor may include conduction resistance sheets 60 and 63.

The conduction resistance sheet may include a portion having a greater heat transfer resistance than the plate. At this time, the heat transfer resistance may be a degree of resistance to heat transfer by conduction. For example, the conduction resistance sheet may have a thickness smaller than at least a portion of the plate. As another example, the conduction resistance sheet may include one end and the other end. The length of the conduction resistance sheet may be longer than the straight line distance connecting one end of the conduction resistance sheet and the other end of the conduction resistance sheet.

As another example, the conduction resistance sheet may include a material that has a higher heat transfer resistance by conduction than the plate. As another example, the heat transfer resistor may include a portion with a smaller radius of curvature than the plate.

Referring to FIG. 4A, as an example, a conduction resistance sheet may be provided on a side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate. Referring to FIG. 4B, for example, a conductive resistance sheet 60 may be provided on at least a portion of the first plate and the second plate. A connection frame 70 may be further provided outside the conduction resistance sheet. The connection frame may be an extension of the first plate or the second plate. The connection frame may be an extension of the side plate.

Optionally, the connection frame 70 includes a first part for sealing the door and the main body, and a second part disposed outside the vacuum space, such as an exhaust port necessary for the exhaust process and a getter port for maintaining vacuum. , may include parts that are connected to each other.

Referring to FIG. 4C, for example, a conduction resistance sheet may be provided on a side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate. The conduction resistance sheet may be installed in a through hole penetrating the vacuum space. The conduit 64 may be provided separately outside the conduction resistance sheet. The conduction resistance sheet may be provided in a corrugated form. Through this, the heat transfer path can be lengthened and deformation due to pressure difference can be prevented. A separate shielding member for insulating the conduction resistance sheet 63 may also be provided. The conduction resistance sheet may include a portion having a deformation resistance smaller than at least one of the plate, the radiation resistance sheet, and the support. The radiation resistance sheet may include a portion having a deformation resistance smaller than at least one of the plate and the support. The plate may include a portion having a lower deformation resistance than the support. The conduction resistance sheet may include a portion having a conduction heat transfer resistance greater than at least one of the plate, the radiation resistance sheet, and the support. The radiation resistance sheet may include a portion having a radiation heat transfer resistance greater than at least one of the plate, the conduction resistance sheet, and the support. The support may include a portion having a greater heat transfer resistance than the plate.

For example, at least one of the plate, the conduction resistance sheet, and the connection frame may include a stainless steel material. The radiation resistance sheet may include an aluminum material. The support may include a resin material.

Figure 5 is a graph observing the process of exhausting the inside of the vacuum insulator in terms of time and pressure when a support is used. An example of the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step is as follows. The present invention may be one of the examples below or a combination of two or more.

While the exhaust step is being performed, an outgassing step, which is a process of exhausting gas in the vacuum space and potential gas remaining in parts of the vacuum insulator, may be performed. As an example of the outgassing step, the exhaust step is at least one of the steps of heating or drying the vacuum insulator, providing vacuum pressure to the vacuum insulator, and providing a getter to the vacuum insulator. may include. In this case, it is possible to promote vaporization and exhaustion of potential gas remaining in the parts provided in the vacuum space. The exhaust step may include cooling the vacuum insulator. The cooling step may be performed after the step of heating or drying the vacuum insulator is performed. Preferably, the step of heating or drying the vacuum insulator and the step of providing vacuum pressure to the vacuum insulator may be performed together.

Preferably, the steps of heating or drying the vacuum insulator and the step of providing a getter to the vacuum insulator may be performed together. Preferably, after the step of heating or drying the vacuum insulator is performed, the step of cooling the vacuum insulator may be performed. Preferably, the step of providing vacuum pressure to the vacuum insulator and the step of providing a getter to the vacuum insulator may be performed so as not to overlap each other.

For example, after the step of providing vacuum pressure to the vacuum insulator is performed, the step of providing a getter to the vacuum insulator may be performed. When vacuum pressure is provided to the vacuum insulator, the pressure of the vacuum space may fall to a certain level and then no longer fall. At this time, after stopping the step of providing vacuum pressure to the vacuum insulator, the getter can be introduced. As an example of stopping the step of providing vacuum pressure to the vacuum insulator, the operation of the vacuum pump connected to the vacuum space may be stopped. When inserting the getter, heating and/or drying the vacuum insulator may be performed simultaneously. Through this, outsourcing can be promoted. As another example, after the step of providing a getter to the vacuum insulator is performed, the step of providing vacuum pressure to the vacuum insulator may be performed.

The time during which the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step is performed may be referred to as vacuum exhaust time. The vacuum exhaust time is the time during which the heating and/or drying step of the vacuum insulator is performed (Δt1), the time during which the step of maintaining the getter in the vacuum insulator is performed (Δt2), and the vacuum It may include at least one time (△t3) during which the step of cooling the insulator is performed. Examples of △t1, △t2, and △t3 are as follows. It may be any one of the examples below or a combination of two or more of the examples below. In the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step, △t1 may be greater than or equal to t1a and less than or equal to t1b. As a first example, the t1a may be greater than or equal to 0.2hr and less than or equal to 0.5hr. The t1b may be greater than or equal to 1hr and less than or equal to 24.0hr.

Preferably, Δt1 may be 0.3 hr or more and 12.0 hr or less. Preferably, the Δt1 may be 0.4 hr or more and 8.0 hr or less. More preferably, Δt1 may be 0.5 hr or more and 4.0 hr or less. In this case, it can be applied to a vacuum insulator with sufficient outgassing even if Δt1 is kept as short as possible. For example, a part of the vacuum insulator exposed to the vacuum space has a lower outgassing rate than any one of the vacuum insulator parts exposed to the external space of the vacuum space. It may be a case that includes . Specifically, the component exposed to the vacuum space may include a portion having a lower outgassing rate than that of thermoplastic plastic.

More specifically, a support or a radiation resistance sheet may be disposed in the vacuum space, and the outgassing rate of the support may be lower than that of the thermoplastic plastic. As another example, a part of the vacuum insulator exposed to the vacuum space includes a part having a higher operating temperature than any one of the parts of the vacuum insulator exposed to the external space of the vacuum space. This may be the case.

In this case, the vacuum insulator can be heated to a higher temperature, thereby increasing the outgassing rate. For example, parts exposed to the vacuum space may include parts with a higher operating temperature than thermoplastic plastics. As a more specific example, a support or a radiation resistance sheet may be disposed in the vacuum space, and the use temperature of the support may be higher than that of the thermoplastic plastic.

As another example, among the parts of the vacuum insulator, parts exposed to the vacuum space may include more metal parts than non-metal parts. That is, the mass of the metallic portion may be greater than the mass of the non-metallic portion. The volume of the metallic portion may be larger than the volume of the non-metallic portion. The area of the metallic portion exposed to the vacuum space may be larger than the area of the non-metallic portion exposed to the vacuum space. When there are multiple parts exposed to the vacuum space, the sum of the volume of the metal material included in the first part and the volume of the metal material included in the second part is equal to the volume of the non-metal material included in the first part. This may be larger than the sum of the volumes of non-metallic materials included in the second part. When there are multiple parts exposed to the vacuum space, the sum of the mass of the metal material included in the first part and the mass of the metal material included in the second part is equal to the mass of the non-metallic material included in the first part. This may be greater than the sum of the masses of non-metallic materials included in the second part. When there are a plurality of parts exposed to the vacuum space, the area of the metal material included in the first part exposed to the vacuum space and the area of the metal material included in the second part exposed to the vacuum space are The sum may be larger than the sum of the area of the non-metallic material included in the first part exposed to the vacuum space and the area of the non-metallic material included in the second part exposed to the vacuum space.

As a second example, t1a may be a value greater than or equal to 0.5hr and less than or equal to 1hr. The t1b may be greater than or equal to 24.0hr and less than or equal to 65hr. Preferably, Δt1 may be 1.0 hr or more and 48.0 hr or less. Preferably, △t1 may be 2hr or more and 24.0hr or less. More preferably, Δt1 may be 3hr or more and 12.0hr or less.

In this case, it may be a vacuum insulator that needs to maintain Δt1 as long as possible. This case may be the opposite of the examples described in the first example above, or may be a case where the part exposed to the vacuum space portion is a thermoplastic material. Omit redundant explanations. In the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step, △t2 may be greater than or equal to t2a and less than or equal to t2b. The t2a may be greater than or equal to 0.1hr and less than or equal to 0.3hr. The t2b may be greater than or equal to 1hr and less than or equal to 5.0hr.

Preferably, Δt2 may be 0.2 hr or more and 3.0 hr or less. More preferably, Δt2 may be 0.3 hr or more and 2.0 hr or less. More preferably, △t2 may be 0.5 hr or more and 1.5 hr or less. In this case, even if △t2 is kept as short as possible, outgassing through the getter may be sufficient for the vacuum insulator.

In the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step, △t3 may be greater than or equal to t3a and less than or equal to t3b.

The t3a may be greater than or equal to 0.2hr and less than or equal to 0.8hr. The t3b may be greater than or equal to 1hr and less than or equal to 65.0hr. Preferably, the Δt3 may be 0.2 hr or more and 48.0 hr or less. Preferably, the Δt3 may be 0.3 hr or more and 24.0 hr or less. More preferably, △t3 may be 0.4 hr or more and 12.0 hr or less. More preferably, △t3 may be 0.5 hr or more and 5.0 hr or less. After the heating and/or drying step of the exhaust step is performed, the cooling step may be performed.

For example, when the heating and/or drying step is performed for a long time, Δt3 may become long. The vacuum insulator of the present invention may be manufactured so that △t1 is greater than △t2, △t1 may be manufactured so that it is less than or equal to △t3, or △t3 may be manufactured so that it is greater than △t2.

Preferably, △t2<△t1≤△t3. The vacuum insulator of the present invention can be manufactured so that △t1+△t2+△t3 is greater than or equal to 0.3hr and less than or equal to 70hr. The vacuum insulator of the present invention can be manufactured so that △t1+△t2+△t3 is greater than or equal to 1hr and less than or equal to 65hr.

The vacuum insulator of the present invention can be manufactured so that △t1+△t2+△t3 is greater than or equal to 2hr and less than or equal to 24hr. More preferably, Δt1+Δt2+Δt3 may be manufactured to be greater than or equal to 3hr and less than or equal to 6hr.

Examples of vacuum pressure conditions during the exhaust step are as follows. The present invention may be one of the examples below or a combination of two or more. During the exhaust step, the lowest value of the vacuum pressure in the vacuum space may be greater than 1.8E-6 Torr. Preferably, the minimum value of the vacuum pressure may be greater than 1.8E-6 Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-4 Torr. The minimum value of the vacuum pressure may be greater than 0.5E-6 Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-4 Torr. The minimum value of the vacuum pressure may be greater than 0.5E-6 Torr and less than or equal to 0.5E-5 Torr. More preferably, the minimum value of the vacuum pressure may be greater than 0.5E-6Torr and less than 1.0E-5Torr.

In this way, the minimum value of vacuum pressure provided during the exhaust step can be limited. The reason is that even if pressure is reduced with a vacuum pump during the exhaust step, the degree to which the vacuum pressure decreases is slowed below a certain level.

As an example, after the exhaust step is performed, the vacuum pressure of the vacuum space may be maintained at a pressure greater than or equal to 1.0E-5 Torr and less than or equal to 5.0E-1 Torr. The maintained vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to 1.0E-5 Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-1 Torr. The maintained vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to 1.0E-5 Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-2 Torr. The maintained vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to 1.0E-4 Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-2 Torr. The maintained vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to 1.0E-5 Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-3 Torr. The maintained vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to 1.0E-4 Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-3 Torr. The vacuum insulator of the example presents results predicting the change in vacuum pressure through acceleration experiments of two example products. One confirmed that the vacuum pressure was maintained below 1.0E-04Torr even after 16.3 years, and the other confirmed that the vacuum pressure was maintained below 1.0E-04Torr even after 17.8 years.

The vacuum pressure of a vacuum insulator must be maintained below a predetermined level even if there are changes over time in order for it to be advantageously used industrially.

Figure 5a is a graph of the elapsed time and pressure of the exhaust process according to an example, and Figure 5b explains the results of a long-term vacuum maintenance test through an acceleration test of a vacuum insulator of a refrigerator with an internal volume of 128 liters.

Referring to FIG. 5b, it can be seen that the vacuum pressure gradually increases with age. For example, it was confirmed that it reached 6.7E-04Torr after 4.7 years, 1.7E-03Torr after 10 years, and 1.0E-02Torr after 59 years. According to these experimental results, it can be confirmed that the vacuum insulator according to the embodiment is sufficiently capable of industrial application.

Figure 6 is a graph comparing vacuum pressure and gas conductivity. Referring to FIG. 6, the gas conduction heat according to the vacuum pressure according to the size of the gap within the vacuum space 50 is shown as a graph of the actual heat transfer coefficient (eK). The gap of the vacuum space was measured in three cases: 3mm, 4.5mm, and 9mm. The gap in the vacuum space is defined as follows. When the radiation resistance sheet 32 is located inside the vacuum space, the distance between the radiation resistance sheet and an adjacent plate may be. If there is no radiation resistance sheet inside the vacuum space, the distance may be between the first plate and the second plate. The point corresponding to the conventional actual heat transfer coefficient of 0.0196 W/mk, which provides insulation by foaming polyurethane, was 5.0E-1 Torr even when the gap was 3mm due to the small gap size.

Meanwhile, even if the vacuum pressure was lowered, it was confirmed that the point where the reduction effect of the adiabatic effect due to gas conduction heat was saturated was approximately 4.5E-3 Torr. The pressure of 4.5E-3 Torr can be determined as the point where the effect of reducing gas conduction heat is saturated.

Additionally, when the actual heat transfer coefficient is 0.01W/mk, it is 1.2E-2Torr. An example showing the range of vacuum pressure in the vacuum space according to the gap is presented. The support may include at least one of a bar, a connection plate, and a support plate. In this case, when the gap of the vacuum space is greater than or equal to 3 mm, the vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to A (A will be described later) and less than 5E-1 Torr. The vacuum pressure may be greater than 2.65E-1 Torr and less than 5E-1 Torr.

As another example, the support may include at least one of a bar, a connection plate, and a support plate. In this case, the gap of the vacuum space may be greater than or equal to 4.5 mm. In this case, the vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to A and less than 3E-1 Torr. The vacuum pressure may be greater than 1.2E-2 Torr and less than 5E-1 Torr. As another example, the support includes at least one of a bar, a connection plate, and a support plate, and the gap of the vacuum space portion may be greater than or equal to 9 mm. In this case, the vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to A and less than 1.0×10^-1 Torr. The vacuum pressure may be greater than 4.5E-3 Torr and less than 5E-1 Torr.

Here, A may be a value greater than or equal to 1.0×10^-6Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-5Torr. Preferably, A may be a value greater than or equal to 1.0×10^-5Torr and less than or equal to 1.0E-4Torr. If the support includes a porous material or filler, the vacuum pressure may be greater than or equal to 4.7E-2 Torr and less than or equal to 5E-1 Torr. In this case, it can be understood that the size of the gap is from several micrometers to hundreds of micrometers. When the support and the porous material are provided together in the vacuum space, a vacuum pressure between the cases of using only the support and the porous material can be created and used.

Figure 7 is a diagram explaining the manufacturing process of a vacuum insulator.

Optionally, the vacuum insulator may be manufactured through a vacuum insulator component preparation step in which the first plate and the second plate are prepared in advance. Optionally, the vacuum insulator may be manufactured through a vacuum insulator parts assembly step in which the first plate and the second plate are assembled. Optionally, the vacuum insulator may be manufactured through a vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step in which gas in the space formed between the first plate and the second plate is discharged. Optionally, after the vacuum insulator component preparation step is performed, the vacuum insulator component assembly step and/or the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step may be performed.

Optionally, after the vacuum insulator parts assembly step is performed, the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step may be performed. Optionally, the vacuum insulator may be manufactured through a vacuum insulator component sealing step (S3) in which the space between the first plate and the second plate is sealed. The vacuum insulator component sealing step may be performed before the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step (S4). The vacuum insulator can be manufactured through a device assembly step (S5) in which the vacuum insulator is combined with parts constituting the device. The vacuum insulator can be manufactured into an object with a predetermined purpose through the device assembly step (S5). The device assembly step may be performed after the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step.

Here, the parts constituting the device may mean parts constituting the device together with the vacuum insulator.

The vacuum insulator component preparation step (S1) may be a step in which components constituting the vacuum insulator are prepared or manufactured. Examples of parts constituting the vacuum insulator may include various parts such as plates, supports, heat transfer resistors, and tubes. The vacuum insulator parts assembly step (S2) may be a step in which the prepared parts are assembled. The vacuum insulator parts assembly step may include disposing at least a portion of the support and the heat transfer resistor on at least a portion of the plate.

For example, the vacuum insulator parts assembly step may include disposing at least a portion of the support and the heat transfer resistor between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the step of assembling the vacuum insulator parts may include disposing a penetrating part on at least a portion of the plate. For example, the vacuum insulator component assembly step may include the step of disposing penetrating parts or surface parts between the first and second plates. After the penetrating part is disposed between the first plate and the second plate, the penetrating part may be connected or sealed to the penetrating part fastening portion.

An example of the vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step is as follows. The present invention may be one of the examples below or a combination of two or more. The vacuum insulator vacuum exhaust step may include at least one of a step of introducing the vacuum insulator into the exhaust path, a getter activation step, a vacuum leakage inspection step, and an exhaust port closing step. The step of forming the component fastening portion may include at least one of the vacuum insulator component preparation step, the vacuum insulator component assembly step, and the device assembly step. Before the step of vacuum evacuation of the vacuum insulator is performed, a step of cleaning the parts constituting the vacuum insulator may be performed. Optionally, the cleaning step includes applying ultrasonic waves to parts constituting the vacuum insulator, and/or providing ethanol or a material containing ethanol to the surface of the part constituting the vacuum insulator. can do. The ultrasonic waves may have an intensity between 10khz and 50khz. The content of ethanol in the material may be 50% or more. For example, the content of ethanol in the material may be 50% to 90% or less. As another example, the content of ethanol in the material may be 60% to 80% or less.

As another example, the content of ethanol in the material may be 65% to 75% or less. Optionally, after the cleaning step is performed, a step of drying the parts constituting the vacuum insulator may be performed. Optionally, after the cleaning step is performed, a step of heating the parts constituting the vacuum insulator may be performed.

The vacuum insulator may undergo the parts assembly step and the device assembly step. In the parts assembly step and the device assembly step, additional parts may be fastened to the outside of the vacuum insulator. The additional components have already been described. As an example, additional components may include perimeter insulation. The peripheral insulation may be foamed. High pressure may be applied to the foam member. By the high pressure, the plates 10, 20, or the vacuum insulator module 100 may move. A stable fixation method is needed when installing additional parts on the outside of the vacuum space.

Figure 8 is a rear view of a vacuum insulator according to an embodiment. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1-1' of the upper part of the vacuum insulator. Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 2-2' of the lower part of the vacuum insulator. Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view along the line 3-3' of the side of the vacuum insulator. See Figures 8 to 11.

An upper cover 112 may be provided on the outer panel 211. The upper cover 112 may define at least a portion of the internal space in which the foam member or peripheral insulation material is accommodated. The following items may be optional. The upper cover 112 may be fixed to at least one of the second plate 20 and the inner panel 111. The lower cover 113 may be fixed to at least one of the second plate 20 and the inner panel 111. The vacuum insulator module 100 may be seated on the second portion 202 of the second plate. The vacuum insulator module 100 may be a part of a vacuum insulator. The vacuum insulator module 100 can be mounted after fastening, welding, and exhaust between plates. The vacuum insulator module is an independent part and can be moved and handled. The movement of the vacuum space portion in the thickness direction of the vacuum insulator module may be stopped by the second portion of the second plate of the inner panel. Movement in the direction of extension of the vacuum space portion of the vacuum insulator module can be performed by the upper cover 112, lower cover 113, and support block 264.

The end of the side plate 15 may be supported or inserted into the upper cover 112. The following items may be optional. At least a portion of the side plate may be fastened to the upper cover. The side plate may have a first part 151 extending in the thickness direction of the vacuum space portion and a second portion 152 extending in the extension direction of the vacuum space portion. The first and second parts may be connected to each other. The second part of the shank may be supported on the upper cover. A separate structure may be provided on the upper cover. The structure may be any structure such as a slit, wall, protrusion, groove, or key. The structures may be provided in the required number for support. If there is too much, insulation loss may increase. If it is too small or too little, the support action may not be sufficient. The lower cover 113 may be the same as the upper cover. Accordingly, movement in the extension direction of the vacuum space portion of the vacuum insulator module 100 may be stopped. Movement in the vertical direction in the extension direction of the vacuum space portion of the vacuum insulator module 100 may be stopped. The vacuum insulator may not move up and down even due to the addition of parts, for example, filling of foam liquid.

A support block 264 may be fastened to the second portion 202 of the second plate. The following items may be optional. The support block may be fixed with adhesive. The support block may be provided on both left and right sides or on either side of the vacuum insulator module. The support block may be provided as a three-dimensional structure. At least one side of the support block may directly or indirectly contact the side wall of the vacuum insulator module 100. The support block may be made of a material with low thermal conductivity. At least one of the size and number of the support blocks can be determined according to at least one of insulation performance and support performance. The support block may be supported on one side by at least one of the first part 201 of the second plate and the first part 51 of the side plate. The support block may stop moving in the direction in which the vacuum part extends. The support block may stop moving in the left and right directions in the direction in which the vacuum section extends.

The movement of the vacuum insulator module 100 can be stopped by at least one of the upper cover, the lower cover, and the support block. It can depend on their size and number.

Figure 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum insulator according to an embodiment. Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the upper part of the vacuum insulator. Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of the lower part of the vacuum insulator. See Figures 12 to 14.

The side plate 15 may be provided with a third portion 153. The following may be optional. The third part may extend from the second part 152. The third part may provide a bent end. The third part 153 may provide a portion of the vacuum insulator module 100. The third sub-part may cross-extend with respect to the extension direction of the vacuum insulator. The third sub-part may cross-extend with respect to the thickness direction of the vacuum insulator. The third part may be provided on both sides facing the vacuum insulator module. The third part may be provided on at least one of the upper, lower, and side surfaces of the vacuum insulator module.

The following items may be optional. The third part may be integrated into at least one of the upper cover 112 and the lower cover 113 in a structure such as support, fastening, fixation, and insertion. The upper cover 112 and the lower cover 113 may be provided with fastening portions 112a and 113a. The fastening portions 112a and 113a may be provided as at least one of a resin structure, a rib, a groove, and a boss. At least one of the upper cover and lower cover may not be provided. In this case, the third part can be fixed to a separate panel. The separate panel may include the inner panel. By the third part 153, the vacuum insulator module 100 may not move while the parts are fastened. The part may be a member that accommodates the foaming liquid.

According to the present invention, a vacuum insulator with high insulation performance can be conveniently assembled and provided inexpensively.

100: Vacuum insulator module
153: Third part of the side plate
264: Support block

Claims (20)

a first plate having a first temperature;
a second plate having a second temperature different from the first temperature;
a vacuum space provided between the first plate and the second plate;
a side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate; and
Includes a cover that provides peripheral insulation to insulate the peripheral portion,
The side plate is a vacuum insulator supported by the cover. According to claim 1,
The side plate is a vacuum insulator in contact with the cover. According to claim 1,
The peripheral insulation is a vacuum insulator made of foaming liquid. According to claim 1,
The cover is a vacuum insulator including at least one of an upper cover and a lower cover. According to claim 1,
A vacuum insulator in which the end of the side plate is supported by the cover. According to claim 1,
A vacuum insulator in which the bent end of the side plate is supported by the cover. According to claim 1,
A vacuum insulator including a support block provided between a portion of the second plate and the side plate. According to claim 7,
The support block is a vacuum insulator that supports the side plate. According to claim 7,
The support block is a vacuum insulator attached to a portion of the second plate. a first plate having a first temperature;
a second plate having a second temperature different from the first temperature;
a vacuum space provided between the first plate and the second plate;
a side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate; and
The second plate includes a second portion of the second plate distant from the vacuum space portion,
The side plate includes a first part extending in the thickness direction of the vacuum space part, a second part extending in an extension direction of the vacuum space part, and a third part extending in a direction different from the extension direction of the second part,
A vacuum insulator including a supporting fixing structure to which the third part is fastened. According to claim 10,
The third portion is a vacuum insulator that intersects at least one of the thickness direction and the extension direction of the vacuum space portion. According to claim 10,
The third part is a vacuum insulator provided on two opposing sides. According to claim 10,
The fixed structure is a vacuum insulator including at least one of a lower cover, an upper cover, and an inner panel. According to claim 13,
A vacuum insulator wherein at least one of the lower cover, the upper cover, and the inner panel is configured to accommodate a foaming liquid. According to claim 10,
A vacuum insulator in which the fixing structure has a slit in at least one of a lower cover, an upper cover, and an inner panel with which the third portion contacts. According to claim 10,
The second plate is a vacuum insulator having a first portion of the second plate adjacent to the vacuum space portion than the second portion of the second plate. a first plate having a first temperature; a first portion of the second plate having a second temperature different from the first temperature; a vacuum space provided between the first plate and the second plate; And a vacuum insulator module including a side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate;
A second portion of the second plate on which the vacuum insulator module is placed; and
A vacuum insulator that is placed outside the vacuum space and includes a fixing structure that prevents the vacuum insulator module from moving with respect to the second portion of the second plate. According to claim 17,
The single fixing structure includes a support block,
The support block is a vacuum insulator provided on both side walls of the vacuum insulator module. According to claim 17,
The fixed structure includes a cover,
The cover is a vacuum insulator that provides an accommodating space for the peripheral insulation material. According to claim 17,
The peripheral insulation material is a vacuum insulator made of foam.

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