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WO2011007903A1
WO2011007903A1 PCT/KR2009/003840 KR2009003840W WO2011007903A1 WO 2011007903 A1 WO2011007903 A1 WO 2011007903A1 KR 2009003840 W KR2009003840 W KR 2009003840W WO 2011007903 A1 WO2011007903 A1 WO 2011007903A1
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ice maker
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김영남
안종욱
양창완
김성욱
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엘지전자 주식회사
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Priority to EP09847360.6A priority Critical patent/EP2455691B1/en
Priority to BR112012000759A priority patent/BR112012000759A2/pt
Priority to KR1020127006743A priority patent/KR101392596B1/ko
Priority to MX2012000676A priority patent/MX2012000676A/es
Priority to US13/383,222 priority patent/US20120111048A1/en
Priority to PCT/KR2009/003840 priority patent/WO2011007903A1/ko
Publication of WO2011007903A1 publication Critical patent/WO2011007903A1/ko

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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/22—Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds
    • F25C1/24—Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/10—Producing ice by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D11/00—Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D17/00—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/04—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection
    • F25D17/06—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation
    • F25D17/08—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation using ducts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/12—Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
    • F25D23/126—Water cooler
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2400/00—Auxiliary features or devices for producing, working or handling ice
    • F25C2400/06—Multiple ice moulds or trays therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2400/00—Auxiliary features or devices for producing, working or handling ice
    • F25C2400/10—Refrigerator units
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2400/00—Auxiliary features or devices for producing, working or handling ice
    • F25C2400/14—Water supply
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/04—Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/02—Details of doors or covers not otherwise covered
    • F25D2323/021—French doors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/121—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass the refrigerator is characterised by a water filter for the water/ice dispenser

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  • the present invention relates to a refrigerator.
  • a refrigerator is a device for low-temperature storage of food, and it is configured to be able to refrigerate or refrigerate food according to the condition of the food to be stored.
  • the inside of the refrigerator is cooled by the continuously supplied cool air, and the cool air is continuously generated by the heat exchange action of the refrigerant repeatedly performing the cycle of compression-condensation-expansion-evaporation.
  • the cold air supplied to the inside of the refrigerator is uniformly transferred to the inside of the refrigerator by the convection so that the food inside the refrigerator can be stored at a desired temperature.
  • Such a refrigerator is in a tendency of becoming larger and multifunctional according to diversification of users' preferences and dietary habits, and products having various configurations are being released.
  • the refrigerator is provided with an ice maker for making ice in the hearth for supplying ice.
  • an ice maker has various forms according to the operation mode and can be mounted at various positions of the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment.
  • the refrigerator door is provided with a dispenser capable of taking out the ice made by the ice maker, so that the user can more easily take out the ice.
  • a first ice maker and a second ice maker which are capable of taking out ice through a dispenser, are provided in different spaces partitioned in a cabinet, and a branched water supply passage And to provide a refrigerator provided with the refrigerator.
  • a first ice maker and a second ice maker which are capable of taking out ice through a dispenser, are provided in different spaces partitioned in the cabinet, and the first ice maker and the second ice maker
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a control unit capable of selectively controlling the respective ice makers.
  • a refrigerator includes: a cabinet having a plurality of divided storage spaces; A first ice maker provided in one of the plurality of storage spaces; A dispenser provided in the door, through which the ice from the first ice maker is taken out; A second ice maker provided in a storage space different from the storage space in which the first ice maker is provided; An ice container provided below the second ice maker to store the ice cubes and to be drawn in and out; And a water supply channel branched from the water supply source to selectively supply water to the first ice maker and the second ice maker.
  • a refrigerator comprising: a cabinet having a refrigerating chamber formed at an upper portion thereof and a freezing chamber formed at a lower portion thereof; A first ice maker provided in the refrigerating chamber; A dispenser provided in the refrigerator compartment door for taking out the ice cubes from the first ice maker; A second ice maker provided in the freezing chamber; An ice container provided in the freezer compartment to store ice dispensed from the second ice maker and accessible by opening the freezer compartment door; A water supply channel branched from the first ice maker and the second ice maker to supply water to the first ice maker and the second ice maker; And a controller electrically connected to the first ice maker and the second ice maker to control operations of the first and second ice makers.
  • a refrigerator comprising: a cabinet having a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber; A first ice maker provided in the refrigerator compartment or the refrigerator compartment door; A dispenser provided in the refrigerator compartment door for taking out the ice from the first ice maker; A second ice maker provided in the freezing chamber and selectively accessible according to opening and closing of the freezing chamber door; A water supply channel connected to the extra water supply source to guide water supplied to the first ice maker, the second ice maker and the dispenser; And branching means provided on the water supply channel and distributing water supplied from the water supply source to the first ice maker and the second ice maker.
  • a refrigerator comprising: a cabinet having a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber; A first ice maker provided in the refrigerator compartment or the refrigerator compartment door; A dispenser provided in the refrigerator compartment door for taking out the ice from the first ice maker; A water supply channel for guiding the water supply from the high outside water source to the first ice maker; A second ice maker provided inside the freezing chamber for making ice with water supplied by a user; And an ice container provided below the second ice maker for storing ice dispensed from the second ice maker.
  • the first ice maker and the second ice maker are provided in the respective storage spaces partitioned in the cabinet, and the extraction of ice through the dispenser or the ice through the ice container, Is used.
  • the ice from the first ice maker is taken out through the dispenser and used.
  • the dispenser When a large amount of ice or consecutive ice is required, Is used through the ice container.
  • a control unit is provided to control each of the first ice maker, the second ice maker, and the dispenser according to the operation state thereof, thereby enabling smooth water supply and effective cold air distribution. Therefore, an effect of improving the ice-making performance, the cooling performance, and the power consumption efficiency can be expected.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 3 is a partial perspective view of the inside of a freezing compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a freezer compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 5 is a rear view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically showing a water supply channel of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a water flow and a control signal flow of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a water flow and a control signal flow of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a front view of a door of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing a water supply channel of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of a freezer compartment door of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a bottom freeze-type refrigerator has been described as an example for convenience of explanation and understanding.
  • the present invention is also applicable to other types of refrigerators having two or more divided storage spaces .
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 10 in which a storage space is formed, and a door 20 for selectively opening and closing the opened front of the storage space .
  • the interior of the cabinet 10 is partitioned vertically by an inner case 12 forming a barrier or a storage space to form a refrigerating chamber 30 and a freezing chamber 40 at upper and lower portions, respectively.
  • the door 20 is hingedly coupled to the cabinet 10 so as to be rotatable and includes a pair of refrigerating compartment doors 22 for selectively opening and closing the refrigerating compartment 30, And a freezing chamber door (24) for selectively opening and closing the evaporator (40).
  • a plurality of storage members such as shelves, drawers, and baskets are provided in the refrigerating compartment 30, the freezing compartment 40, the refrigerating compartment door 22, and the freezing compartment door 24, The food can be stored.
  • a dispenser (26) is provided on a front surface of the refrigerator compartment door (22) on one side of the pair of refrigerator compartment doors (22).
  • the dispenser 26 is formed to be able to communicate with the first ice maker 100 to be described below, and is configured to allow ice and / or drinking water to be taken out from the outside by a user's operation.
  • an ice making chamber 28 may be formed on the rear surface of the refrigerating chamber door 22.
  • the ice making chamber 28 is a space for accommodating the first ice maker 100 and the ice bank 110 for making and storing ice, and may be formed as a heat insulating space independent of the inside of the refrigerating chamber.
  • the ice making chamber 28 may be formed by a door liner forming the back surface of the refrigerating chamber door 22, and may be configured to be openable and closable by an ice making chamber door 29 mounted to be openable and closable have.
  • the inner side of the ice making chamber 28 is communicated with the dispenser 26 to allow the ice to be taken out through the dispenser 26.
  • a cool air duct for guiding the cool air for making ice into the ice making chamber (28) may be provided on one side wall of the refrigerating chamber (30).
  • the cool air duct communicates with the ice making chamber 28 through the heat exchange chamber 50 (see FIG. 4) in which the evaporator is communicated with the ice making chamber 28 when the refrigerating chamber door 22 is closed, It is possible to supply cold air so that the temperature of the inside of the ice chamber 28 becomes a subzero temperature.
  • the first ice maker 100 may be provided in the ice making chamber 28.
  • the first ice maker 100 is made of water supplied by the water supply channel 200 to be described below.
  • the first ice maker 100 receives a predetermined amount of water for ice making, It is possible to automatically separate ice cubes and freeze them to the ice bank 110 side.
  • the first ice maker 100 may be configured to detect whether or not there is a predetermined amount of ice in the ice bank 110, and stop the ice making operation of the first ice maker 100.
  • An ice bank (110) is provided in the ice making chamber (28).
  • the ice bank 110 is disposed below the first ice maker 100 to store ice released from the first ice maker 100.
  • the ice bank 110 may communicate with the dispenser 26 to supply the ice stored in the dispenser 26 when the dispenser 26 is operated.
  • an auger may be provided inside the ice bank 110 to smoothly move the ice into the dispenser 26 without clogging the stored ice.
  • the ice bank 110 may further include a crusher for crushing ice stored in the ice bank 110 for taking out the ice cubes.
  • a water tank 120 to be described below may be provided inside the refrigerator compartment door 22.
  • the water tank 120 temporarily stores the water supplied to the dispenser 26 and may be provided on the lower side of the refrigerator compartment door 22.
  • a water filter (130) is provided on the inner upper surface of the refrigerating chamber (30).
  • the water filter 130 is for purifying water supplied to the dispenser 26 side and may be provided inside the refrigerating chamber 30 in a replaceable manner.
  • a second ice maker 140 is provided on the upper edge of the freezing compartment 40.
  • the second ice maker 140 may be arranged so as to be exposed to the inside of the freezing chamber 40 by supplying water flowing along the water flow channel 200 to be described below and making ice.
  • FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of the inside of a freezing compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 4 is a cross-sectional view of the freezing chamber according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows a cross section taken along line A-A 'in Fig.
  • the second ice maker 140 generates ice with water supplied by the water supply channel 200 to be described below.
  • the ice maker 140 receives a predetermined amount of water for ice-making, The ice is cooled until the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature, and the ice cubes are automatically separated from the ice cubes and can be transferred to the ice container 150, which will be described below.
  • the second ice maker 140 may be configured to detect whether ice is stored in the ice container 150 in a predetermined amount or more and to stop the ice making operation of the second ice maker 140 .
  • a part of the upper surface of the freezing chamber 40 corresponding to the upper part of the second ice maker 140 is opened and the water supply channel 200 guided to the second ice maker 140 through the opened part, And the wires 162 can be guided to the inside of the freezing chamber 40.
  • a bracket 160 may be mounted on an open portion of the upper surface of the freezing chamber 40.
  • the bracket 160 is formed in a shape corresponding to the opening of the freezing chamber.
  • the water supply channel 200 and the electric wire 162 are guided to the second ice maker 140 through the bracket 160 and the second ice maker 140 is fixed to the bracket 160 .
  • the water supply channel 200 and the electric wire 162 guided to the second ice maker 140 through the bracket 160 are exposed to the outside through the channel connection portion 70 formed on the rear surface of the cabinet 10, And may be connected to the other water supply channel 200 and the electric wire 162 at the channel connection portion 70.
  • the bracket 160 and the second ice maker 140 are connected to each other by an ice maker holder 170.
  • the ice maker holder 170 can securely mount the second ice maker 140 on the bracket 160 so that the second ice maker 140 can be mounted on the inner wall surface of the freezing chamber 40, And is formed so as to be spaced apart from the bracket 160.
  • a side wall of the freezing chamber 40 may be provided with a cool air duct 180 for communicating with a heat exchange chamber 50 provided with an evaporator.
  • a cool air discharge port 182 is formed on a side wall of the freezing compartment 40 adjacent to the second ice maker 140 to expose the end of the ice-making cool air duct 180.
  • the cool air discharge port 182 is provided for freezing the second ice maker 140 separately from the main discharge port 42 provided on the rear wall of the freezing chamber 40.
  • the cool air discharged through the cool air discharge port 182 is directed toward the second ice maker 140, and ice can be generated at a higher speed from the inside of the freezing chamber 40.
  • An ice container 150 is disposed inside the freezing compartment 40 below the second ice maker 140.
  • the ice container 150 stores ice stored in the second ice maker 140 and may be shaped like a general drawer.
  • the ice container 150 may be provided to be pulled out by a rail member provided in the freezing chamber 40 and may be partitioned by a divider 152.
  • the divider 152 may be configured to be movable left and right so that ice can be stored in a part of the ice container 150 and food can be stored in the remaining part.
  • the ice container 150 may be formed to have a width corresponding to an inner lateral length of the freezing compartment 40 and may be provided inside the freezing compartment 40, A drawer for storage may be separately provided.
  • FIG. 5 is a rear view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a water supply channel of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first ice maker 100, the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26 are connected to a water supply source 60 such as a faucet by a tube-shaped water supply channel 200, And receives the ice-making and drinking water from the water supply source 60.
  • a water supply source 60 such as a faucet by a tube-shaped water supply channel 200
  • the water supply passage 200 includes a main passage 210, a first branch passage 220, and a second branch passage 230.
  • the main passage 210, the first branch passage 220 and the second branch passage 230 may be connected to the branching means 240 to communicate with each other.
  • the main flow path 210 connects the water supply source 60 such as a faucet and the branching means 240 so that the water of the water supply source 60 reaches the refrigerator 1 first.
  • the branching means 240 and the end of the main flow path 210 may be connected to each other at the flow path connecting portion 70 on the rear side of the cabinet 10.
  • the main flow channel 210 can be connected to the branching unit 240 at the opened portion of the flow channel connection unit 70, It is possible to perform the connection operation of
  • the first branched flow path 220 extends from the branching means 240 toward the refrigerating compartment door 22 so that water branched by the branching means 240 flows into the first ice maker 22 of the refrigerating compartment door 22 100) and the dispenser (26).
  • the water filter 130 provided inside the refrigerating chamber 30 is connected to the first branch flow channel 220 so that water passing through the first branch flow channel 220 can be purified.
  • the first branched flow path 220 is connected to the branching means 240 at the flow path connecting portion 70 and the first branch flow path 220 extends upward along the rear side wall of the cabinet 10 Is inserted into the cabinet (10) and communicated with the water filter (130).
  • the first branched flow passage 220 extending from the water filter 130 extends along the upper wall of the cabinet 10 and then flows through the door hinge 14 of the refrigerating chamber door 22, (22).
  • the first branch passage 220 guided in the refrigerating chamber door 22 is connected to the ice maker-side flow passage 222 and the dispenser-side flow passage 224 by the first valve 250 from the inside of the refrigerating chamber door 22 ).
  • the dispenser-side flow path 224 extending from the first valve 250 to the dispenser 26 side is provided with a water tank 120 in which the supplied water is temporarily stored. Therefore, even if the flow rate of the first branch flow channel 220 is reduced during operation of the dispenser 26, the predetermined amount of water can be taken out from the dispenser 26.
  • the ice maker-side flow path 222 extends to the first ice maker 100 and supplies water for ice-making to the first ice maker 100 according to the driving of the first ice maker 100 .
  • the second branched flow path 230 is connected to the branching means 240 at the flow path connecting portion 70. 4 is guided into the partition wall separating the refrigerating compartment 30 and the freezing compartment 40 and the second branching passage 230, that is, the water supplying passage 200 shown in FIG. 4, And extend into the freezing chamber 40 through the through- The end of the second branch passage 230 extending to the inside of the freezing chamber 40 may be directed toward the second ice maker 140.
  • the partition wall is a space formed by the inner case 12 forming the refrigerator compartment 30 and the freezer compartment 40, and a barrier molded as a heat insulating material is inserted into the compartment wall,
  • the inside of the partition wall may be filled with a heat insulating material.
  • a second valve 260 may be connected to the second branch passage 230.
  • the second valve 260 may be configured to be selectively operated by the second ice maker controller 320 to selectively supply water to the second ice maker 140.
  • the branching means 240 is disposed on the flow path connection portion 70 formed on the rear surface of the cabinet 10.
  • the branching means 240 can supply the water supplied from the water supply source 60 to the first branched flow path 220 and the second branched flow path 230, have.
  • a portion of the branching means 240 in which the first branched flow path 220 is inserted and a portion in which the second branched flow path 230 is inserted have different inner diameters. Therefore, when connecting the branching means 240 to the water supply channel 200, the first branch flow channel 220 and the second branch flow channel 240 can be prevented from being misassembled in the channel connection portion 70. [ Let's do it.
  • the inner diameter of one side of the branching means 240 connected to the first branching flow path 220 is 5/16 inch and the other side of the branching means 240 connected to the second branching flow path 230
  • the inner diameter of one side is formed to be 1/4 inch, and the inner diameter of the portion connected to the first branch flow path 220 can be made larger.
  • the inner diameter D1 of the other branch of the branching means 240 connected to the main flow path 210 may be the same as the inner diameter D3 of the second branch flow path 230.
  • the first ice maker 100 and the dispenser 26 can supply a larger amount of water to the first ice maker 100 and the dispenser 26 than the second ice maker 140, 26), it is possible to supply water in a stable manner.
  • the branching unit 240 may be a three-way valve whose operation is controlled by a first ice maker control unit 310, a second ice maker control unit 320, or a dispenser control unit 330 .
  • the branching means 240 is disposed on the flow path connecting portion 70 after being connected to the main flow path 210, the first branch flow path 220 and the second branch flow path 230 at a high outer side,
  • the electric wire 162 connected to the power supply 140 can also be connected to the external power supply at the channel connection part 70.
  • the flow path connecting portion 70 is shielded by the connecting portion cover 72.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a water flow and a control signal flow of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first ice maker control unit 310, the second ice maker control unit 320, and the second ice maker control unit 320 are connected to the first ice maker 100, the second ice maker 140, and the dispenser 26, And a dispenser control unit 330 are provided.
  • the first ice maker control unit 310 controls the operation of the first ice maker 100 and is provided on a side adjacent to the first ice maker 100.
  • the first ice maker 100 The first ice maker 100 ).
  • the first ice maker control unit 310 is also electrically connected to the first valve 250 so as to control the operation of the first valve 250 provided on the first branch flow path 220 .
  • the dispenser control unit 330 controls the operation of the dispenser 26 and is disposed at a side adjacent to the dispenser 26 and is electrically connected to the dispenser 26.
  • the dispenser controller 330 is also electrically connected to the first valve 250 so as to control the operation of the first valve 250.
  • the first ice maker control unit 310 and the dispenser control unit 330 may both be disposed inside the refrigerator door 22 and may be formed as one module as needed to form the first ice maker 100 , The dispenser (26), and the first valve (250).
  • the second ice maker control unit 320 controls the operation of the second ice maker 140 and is disposed on a side adjacent to the second ice maker 140.
  • the second ice maker control unit 320 controls the operation of the second ice maker 140, And is electrically connected.
  • the second ice maker controller 320 is also electrically connected to the second valve 260 so as to control the operation of the second valve 260 provided on the second branch passage 230 .
  • first ice maker control unit 320, the dispenser control unit 330, and the second ice maker control unit 320 may be configured to communicate with each other.
  • the first ice maker control unit 320 and the dispenser control unit 330 and the second ice maker control unit 320 are connected to the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26 through wireless communication, So that the operation of the first ice maker 100, the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26 and the operation of the components related to the operations of the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26 can be determined.
  • the first ice maker control unit 320 and the dispenser control unit 330 and the second ice maker control unit 320 may be connected to each other by a wired connection or may be connected to one side of the flow path connection unit 70 or the refrigerator 1. [ The electric wire 162 connected to the control unit may be extended and connected to each other.
  • the first ice maker control unit 310 and the second ice maker control unit 320 receive the operation information of the respective ice makers according to the operation states of the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 It is possible to control the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 to operate preferentially.
  • the first ice maker control unit 310 and the second ice maker control unit 320 adjust the operations of the first valve 250 and the second valve 260 to control the operations of the first and second ice makers 100 and 2 It is also possible to control the supply of water to the ice maker 140.
  • the priority order determined by the first ice maker control unit 310 and the second ice maker control unit 320 may be operated in preference to the ice maker that has been driven first, and if necessary, The user may select the input ice maker to operate first.
  • both the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 are driven, and the first valve 250 and the second ice maker 140 2 valve 260 may be controlled.
  • the first ice maker control unit 310 and the second ice maker control unit 320 determine the priority order of ice stored in any one of the ice bank 110 or the ice container 150 After one ice maker has been activated, other ice makers may be controlled to operate.
  • the ice is primarily used for the second ice maker 140,
  • the second ice maker 140 is controlled to be operated after the ice bank 110 senses the full ice level because the ice used in the maker 140 is used in a large amount from the ice container 150 but is used less frequently. .
  • the second ice maker 140 is stopped and water supply to the second ice maker 140 is also stopped.
  • the second ice maker 140 may be controlled to be operated again.
  • the first ice maker 140 may be controlled to operate with priority given to the first ice maker 140, and the first ice maker 100 may be controlled to operate when the ice container 150 becomes full ice .
  • first ice maker control unit 310 and the second ice maker control unit 320 may control the operation of each ice maker depending on whether the dispenser 26 is operating.
  • each of the ice maker and the dispenser 26 and the valves is controlled according to the operation states of the first ice maker 100, the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26, It is possible to prevent deterioration of the cooling efficiency and to keep the flow rate of the supplied water constant.
  • FIG. 1 the operation of the refrigerator according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.
  • FIG. 1 the operation of the refrigerator according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.
  • the first branched flow path 220 and the second branched flow path 230 are connected to the branching means 240 disposed in the flow path connecting portion 70, .
  • the water in the water supply source 60 is connected to the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 and to the dispenser 26 by connecting the main flow channel 210 with the water supply source 60 Respectively.
  • connection part cover 72 When the electric wire 162 connected to the external power source or the other electric wire is disposed in the flow path connection part 70, the electric wire 162 is connected to the connection part cover 72, (70).
  • the refrigerating cycle of the refrigerator is driven to cool the refrigerating chamber 30, the freezing chamber 40, and the ice making chamber 28.
  • the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 are driven by the first ice maker control unit 310 and the second ice maker control unit 320 according to the set priorities.
  • the priority order of operations of the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 may be set by a user from outside and may be set by either one of the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 It can be controlled so that the other one can be driven after being driven first.
  • the first ice maker control unit 310 and the second ice maker control unit 320 may exchange information on the operating states of the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140, As shown in FIG.
  • the first ice maker 100 When the supply of water to the first ice maker 100 is completed, the first ice maker 100 is driven by an instruction from the first ice maker control unit 310 and the first ice maker 100 Intensive supply will be achieved. When the preset time after the operation of the first ice maker 100 or the temperature of the first ice maker 100 reaches the set temperature, the ice-making is completed.
  • ice is transferred from the first ice maker (100) to the ice bank (110) by the ejector, and then ice is completely stored in the ice bank (110) 1
  • the driving of the ice maker 100 is started.
  • the first ice maker 100 stops operation when ice is stored in the ice bank 110 in a predetermined amount or more. In this state, the first ice maker controller 310 transmits the state information of the first ice maker 100 to the second ice maker controller 320.
  • the user operates the dispenser 26 to take out the ice. That is, according to the operation of the dispenser 26, the ice stored in the ice bank 110 can be discharged to the outside through the dispenser 26.
  • the second ice maker 140 determines whether the second ice maker 140 is driven It becomes possible to decide.
  • the water supplied through the second branch flow passage 230 through the main flow passage 210 is discharged from the second valve 260 to the ice maker side flow passage 222 by an instruction from the second ice maker control section 320 To the second ice maker 140.
  • the second ice maker 140 is driven by the instruction of the second ice maker control unit 320 and the second ice maker 140 Intensive supply will be achieved.
  • the set time after the operation of the second ice maker 140 or the temperature of the second ice maker 140 reaches the set temperature, the ice-making is completed.
  • the ice After completion of the ice-making, the ice is transferred from the second ice maker 140 to the ice container 150 by the ejector and is then stored in the ice container 150, The driving of the second ice maker 140 is started.
  • the second ice maker 140 stops operation when ice is stored in the ice container 150 in a predetermined amount or more.
  • the first ice maker controller 310 transmits the state information of the first ice maker 100 to the second ice maker controller 320 through the second ice maker controller 320.
  • the user can open the freezer compartment door 24, draw out the ice container 150, and use a desired amount of ice.
  • the dispenser 26 When the dispenser 26 is operated to take out the drinking water, water supplied through the first branch flow path 220 through the main flow path 210 flows from the first valve 250 to the dispenser 26, Side flow path 224 so that the drinking water can be taken out from the dispenser 26.
  • the operation information of the dispenser 26 at this time can also be transmitted to the first and second ice maker control units 310 and 320.
  • the refrigerator according to the present invention may have various embodiments other than the above-described embodiments.
  • a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a water flow and a control signal flow of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the first ice maker 100, the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26 are controlled by a single controller 300,
  • the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those of the above-described embodiments.
  • the water supply channel 200 includes a main channel 210, a first branch channel 220, and a second branch channel 230.
  • the main flow path 210, the first branch flow path 220 and the second branch flow path 230 are connected to each other by branching means 240 and connected to the first ice maker 100 and the dispenser 26, And to supply the water to the second ice maker 140.
  • the main flow path 210 connects the water supply source 60 and the branching means 240 to supply water from the water supply source 60 to the inside of the refrigerator 1 through the main flow path 210. .
  • the second branch passage 230 connects the branching means 240 and the second ice maker 140 and the second valve 260 on the second branch passage 230 connects the second ice maker 140 140). ≪ / RTI >
  • the first ice maker 100, the second ice maker 140, the dispenser 26 and the first valve 250 and the second valve 260 are all connected to a single controller 300 do.
  • the control unit 300 receives the operation states of the respective components and controls the operation of the first and second ice makers 100 and 140 and the driving of the first and second valves 250 and 260 It becomes possible to control.
  • the controller 300 determines a priority order that can be operated according to the operation information of the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140 so that the first ice maker 100 and the second ice maker 140, (140).
  • the control unit 300 may be provided in the refrigerator door 22 or may be provided on the upper surface of the cabinet 10 so as to be able to control the refrigerator compartment together with other electrical components constituting the refrigeration cycle.
  • the refrigerator according to the present invention may have various embodiments in addition to the above-described embodiments.
  • a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
  • FIG. 9 is a front view of a door of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a water supply channel of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the first ice maker is located inside the refrigerating chamber, and the water supply channel is designed accordingly.
  • the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those of the above-described embodiments of the present invention, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the refrigerator 1 can be shaped by the cabinet 10 and the door 20.
  • the inside of the cabinet 10 is divided into upper and lower portions to form a refrigerating chamber 30 and a freezing chamber 40.
  • the door 20 is rotatably mounted to a pair of refrigerating chamber doors 22, And a freezer compartment door 24 to be mounted.
  • An ice making chamber (400) is formed at an edge of the upper left or right side of the refrigerating chamber (30).
  • the ice making chamber 400 forms a heat insulating space separated from the refrigerating chamber 30, and is formed long in the front-rear direction.
  • a first ice maker 410 for making ice is provided inside the ice making chamber 400 and an ice tray 410 for storing ice made by the first ice maker 410 is disposed below the first ice maker 410, A bank 420 may be provided.
  • the ice bank 420 may be slidably received in the ice making chamber 400 and may be configured to cover the opened front of the ice making chamber 400 when the ice bank 420 is inserted.
  • an auger may be further provided inside the ice bank 420 to forward the ice in the ice bank 420 so that the ice can be taken out from the dispenser 26.
  • the dispenser 26 and the ice chute 430 are installed in the refrigerating chamber door 22 which shields the opened front of the refrigerating chamber 30 corresponding to the position of the ice making chamber 400.
  • the ice chute 430 is formed on a rear surface of the refrigerator compartment door 22 and communicates with the inside of the ice-making compartment 400 when the refrigerator compartment door 22 is closed So as to guide the movement of the ice cubes.
  • the water filter 440 is installed on the inner upper surface of the refrigerating chamber 30 and the water tank 440 is installed in the refrigerating chamber door 22.
  • the water filter 440 and the water tank 440 are connected to the water supply passage 500 through which water is supplied to the first ice maker 410 and the dispenser 26 from the water supply source 60.
  • a second ice maker 140 is provided on the upper edge of the freezing compartment 40.
  • the second ice maker 140 may be arranged so as to be exposed to the inside of the freezing chamber 40 by supplying water supplied from the water supply channel 500 and making ice.
  • the second ice maker 140 generates ice with water supplied by the water supply channel 500 to be described below, receives a predetermined amount of water for ice-making, So that the ice cubes can be automatically separated and transferred to the ice container 150 side.
  • the second ice maker 140 may be configured to detect whether the ice container 150 has a predetermined amount of ice or more and stop the ice making operation of the second ice maker 140.
  • An ice container 150 is provided below the second ice maker 140.
  • the ice container 150 stores ice stored in the second ice maker 140 and may be shaped like a general drawer.
  • the ice container 150 may be detachably provided by a rail member provided in the freezing compartment 40 and may be partitioned by a divider 152 that divides the ice container 150.
  • the divider 152 may be configured to be movable left and right so that ice can be stored in a part of the ice container 150 and food can be stored in the remaining part.
  • the first ice maker 410, the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26 are connected to a water supply source 60 such as a faucet by the water supply channel 500, And the drinking water and the drinking water are supplied.
  • the water supply passage 500 includes a main passage 510, a first branch passage 520 and a second branch passage 530 and may be connected to each other by the branching means 540.
  • the branching means 540 and the main flow path 510, the first branch flow path 520 and the second branch flow path 530 can be connected to each other at the flow path connecting portion 70.
  • the main flow path 510 connects the water supply source 60 and the branching means 540 so that the water of the water supply source 60 reaches the inside of the refrigerator 1.
  • the branching means 540 The end portion of the main flow path 510 is connected to the flow path connecting portion 70 on the rear side of the cabinet 10.
  • the first branch flow channel 520 extends toward the first ice maker 410 and the water filter 440 and the water tank 440 may be connected to the first branch flow channel 520.
  • the first branch flow path 520 is branched to the ice maker side flow path 522 and the dispenser side flow path 524 by the first valve 550 before being connected to the first ice maker 410.
  • the ice maker side flow path 522 is connected to the first ice maker 410 and the dispenser side flow path 524 is guided to the inside of the refrigerating chamber door 22 through the door hinge 14, 26).
  • the second branch flow path 530 extends to the second ice maker side 140 and a second valve 560 is provided on the second branch flow path 530 to selectively supply the second branch flow path 530 to the second ice maker 140 side So that water can be supplied.
  • the first ice maker 410, the second ice maker 140 and the dispenser 26 may be controlled by a controller.
  • the first ice maker 410 and the second ice maker 140 may be controlled by the controller, And the dispenser 26 will be the same as the above-described embodiments.
  • the refrigerator according to the present invention may have various embodiments in addition to the above-described embodiments.
  • a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
  • FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of a freezer compartment door of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the ice maker is configured not to be an automatic water supply and operation type but to be operated and watered by the user directly.
  • the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those of the above-described embodiments of the present invention, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the ice maker 600 is provided on the upper edge of the freezing compartment 40 of the refrigerator 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a mounting member 610 for mounting the ice maker 600 may be provided on the upper left corner of the freezing chamber 40.
  • the mounting member 610 may be formed so that the ice maker 600 can be inserted and fixedly mounted from the front.
  • the mounting member 610 may be formed such that a plurality of surfaces thereof are opened so that the cool air supplied to the inside of the freezing chamber 40 can be smoothly supplied to the ice maker 600.
  • the ice maker 600 includes an ice tray 620 in which water is frozen, an ice container 630 in which ice is stored, a frame 640 on which the ice tray 620 and the ice container 630 are mounted, And a tray cover 650 for shielding the upper surface of the ice tray 620.
  • the ice tray 620 is rotated by the rotation of the operation lever 622, and is formed so that ice can be separated from the ice tray 620 by twisting when rotating.
  • the ice tray 620 can be separated from the frame 640 by a user to freeze ice by holding water.
  • the ice tray 620 may be configured such that a plurality of ice trays 620 are vertically or horizontally disposed in series and rotated at a time by gear combination with the operation lever 622. Therefore, it can be configured so that a large amount of ice can be iced and unloaded at a time.
  • the ice container 630 is provided below the ice tray 620 to be able to store ice released from the ice tray 620 and store a large amount of ice formed by ice making a plurality of times Thereby forming a space that can be opened.
  • the tray cover 650 is seated on the frame 640 and may be configured to shield the upper surface of the ice tray 620 to prevent foreign matter from entering or to prevent water from splashing.
  • the tray cover 650 may be formed with a plurality of perforations so that cool air can flow smoothly.
  • the ice tray 620 and the ice container 630 and the tray cover 650 may be mounted on and detachable from the mounting member 610 while being mounted on the frame 640.
  • a water tank may be provided above the ice tray 620 in place of the tray cover 650.
  • the water tank may be installed above the ice tray 620 in a state where a single amount of water is stored, And can supply water to the ice tray 620 by opening the on-off valve.
  • the water tank is provided outside the freezing chamber 40 and is separated from the water tank 620 by a separate flow path extending from the water tank 620 to the ice tray 620 Water for ice-making can be supplied.
  • ice which is automatically defrosted, is taken out from the outside through the dispenser 26 and used
  • the freezer compartment door 24 is opened, and the ice container 630 is taken out and the necessary amount of ice is poured and used.
  • the user may remove the ice tray 620 and supply water to the ice tray 620, The user can rotate the operation lever 622 to separate ice from the ice tray 620 and store the ice in the ice container 630.

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