WO2017039194A1 - Réfrigérateur - Google Patents

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WO2017039194A1
WO2017039194A1 PCT/KR2016/009096 KR2016009096W WO2017039194A1 WO 2017039194 A1 WO2017039194 A1 WO 2017039194A1 KR 2016009096 W KR2016009096 W KR 2016009096W WO 2017039194 A1 WO2017039194 A1 WO 2017039194A1
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display
door
display unit
case
refrigerator
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구건표
서용범
신춘엽
유우열
이정현
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삼성전자주식회사
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Priority to EP16842160.0A priority Critical patent/EP3336463B1/fr
Priority to CN201680063063.9A priority patent/CN108351152B/zh
Publication of WO2017039194A1 publication Critical patent/WO2017039194A1/fr
Priority to US15/700,856 priority patent/US9958199B2/en
Priority to US15/935,362 priority patent/US10317133B2/en
Priority to US16/395,934 priority patent/US10690404B2/en

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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
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • 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
    • 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
    • F25D23/06—Walls

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  • the present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator having an improved structure to have a display unit.
  • a refrigerator is a home appliance that has a storage compartment for storing food and a cold air supply device for supplying cold air to the storage compartment to keep food fresh.
  • the storage compartment is provided so that the front side is opened so that food can be put in and out, and the open front side can be opened and closed by a door.
  • refrigerators equipped with displays having input / output functions have been developed and released.
  • the display may be disposed on the front of the door for the user's convenience.
  • One aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator having an improved structure to simplify the assembly structure of a door having a display unit.
  • Another aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator having an improved structure to implement a stylish design through the combination of the door and the display unit installed in the door.
  • Another aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator having an improved structure to have various convenience functions.
  • the refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention is provided in the main body, a storage compartment provided inside the main body to open the front surface, a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the open front side of the storage chamber, and the door.
  • a display unit for displaying an image a display glass having a larger area than the display, positioned in the front of the display to form a touch screen, and a display mounting unit on which the display is mounted.
  • the display unit may include a display case, a display unit case fixedly coupled to the door, and a fixing unit pressurizing a portion of the display case to fix the display case to the display unit case.
  • a pressing piece extending from a rear surface of the display case is provided on a rear surface of the display case facing the display unit case, and the pressing piece is pressed by the fixing unit and formed on an inner surface of the display unit case. Can be fixedly coupled to the fixing groove.
  • the fixing unit presses a fixing body fixed to a rear surface of the display case facing the display unit case and a pressing piece extending from the rear surface of the display case through the fixing body to the outside of the refrigerator. It may include a pressing member.
  • the display unit case includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls extending along a circumference of the base to protrude toward the front of the refrigerator, wherein the plurality of sidewalls are formed on an inner wall of which a fixing groove is formed to which the pressing piece is fixedly coupled; It may include an outer wall formed to surround the inner wall on the outside of the inner wall.
  • the door includes a door frame, wherein the door frame includes a display unit mounting portion on which the display unit is mounted, an insertion frame extending from an edge of the display unit mounting portion so as to face the rear of the refrigerator, and a plurality of insertion frames formed on the insertion frame. It may include a coupling portion.
  • the display unit case may include a base and a plurality of sidewalls extending along a circumference of the base to protrude toward the front of the refrigerator.
  • the plurality of side walls may include an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall so as to form an insertion space into which the insertion frame is inserted between the inner wall and the inner wall, and the inner surface of the outer wall facing the inner wall and the outer wall; At least one of the outer surfaces of the inner wall facing each other may be formed with a plurality of engaging portions to which the plurality of coupling portions are coupled.
  • a plurality of guide protrusions may be formed on at least one of an inner surface of the outer wall facing the inner wall and an outer surface of the inner wall facing the outer wall to guide the insertion of the insertion frame into the insertion space.
  • the door has a surface facing the storage compartment, and further includes a door panel coupled to the door frame, wherein the door frame, the display unit case mounted on the display unit mounting portion, and the door panel have heat insulating material therein. It is possible to form a thermal insulation space to be filled.
  • the door frame may further include a handle mounting portion to which a handle is mounted, and the handle mounting portion may include an opening into which a part of the handle is inserted and a coupling frame fixedly coupled to the handle and spaced apart from each other with the opening interposed therebetween. Can be.
  • the coupling frame may include a first coupling frame in which a part of the handle is fixed in the front-back direction of the refrigerator, and a second coupling frame in which the other part of the handle is fixed in the left-right direction of the refrigerator.
  • the display glass includes a first area corresponding to the display and a second area other than the first area, and the refrigerator according to the present invention is disposed behind the second area so as to face the second area. It may further include a communication module for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves.
  • the refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention may further include an access detecting sensor installed at a lower end of the display case to detect the user's approach and activate the display when the user's access is confirmed.
  • the door may include a door frame having a display unit mounting portion to which the display unit is mounted, and the display glass may be attached to the display case to form a front appearance of the door together with the door frame.
  • the display glass may be attached to the display case such that the display glass is spaced apart from the edge of the display unit mounting portion in an inward direction of the door.
  • the refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention is provided in the main body, a storage compartment provided inside the main body to open the front surface, a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close the open front side of the storage chamber, and the door.
  • a display unit including a display unit for displaying an image, a display glass located at the front of the display to form a touch screen, a display case having a display mounting unit to which the display is mounted, and a display unit It may include a display unit case coupled to the inside, and a fixing member for fixing the display unit case and the display case in the vertical direction of the door and the display unit is seated inside.
  • the fixing member may penetrate at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the door to integrally fix the door, the display unit case, and the display case.
  • the door includes a door frame including a display unit mounting unit on which the display unit case is mounted, and a plurality of door caps coupled to upper and lower portions of the door frame to form an exterior of the door together with the door frame.
  • the fixing member may penetrate at least one of the plurality of door caps to fix the door, the display unit case, and the display case in the vertical direction of the door.
  • the plurality of door caps include a first door cap coupled to an upper portion of the door frame and a second door cap coupled to a lower portion of the door frame, and the first door cap faces an upper surface of the display unit case.
  • a first boss portion extending from the inner surface of the first door cap toward the lower side of the door is provided, and the second door cap is disposed upward from the inner surface of the second door cap to face the lower surface of the display unit case.
  • a second boss portion extending toward the side may be provided.
  • the fixing member may include at least one of the first boss portion and the second boss portion, at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the display unit case, and at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the display case positioned inside the display unit case. Can pass through in turn.
  • the display case may be provided with a support for supporting one end of the fixing member penetrating at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the display case to limit the movement of the fixing member.
  • the door includes a door frame, wherein the door frame includes a display unit mounting portion on which the display unit is mounted, an insertion frame extending from an edge of the display unit mounting portion so as to face the rear of the refrigerator, and a plurality of insertion frames formed on the insertion frame. It may include a coupling portion.
  • the display unit case may include a base and a plurality of sidewalls extending along a circumference of the base to protrude toward the front of the refrigerator.
  • the plurality of side walls may include an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall so as to form an insertion space into which the insertion frame is inserted between the inner wall and the inner wall, and the inner surface of the outer wall facing the inner wall and the outer wall; At least one of the outer surfaces of the inner wall facing each other may be formed with a plurality of engaging portions to which the plurality of coupling portions are coupled.
  • a plurality of guide protrusions may be formed on at least one of an inner surface of the outer wall facing the inner wall and an outer surface of the inner wall facing the outer wall to guide the insertion of the insertion frame into the insertion space.
  • the door further has a surface facing the storage compartment, and further includes a door panel coupled to the door frame, the door frame, the display unit case mounted on the display unit mounting unit, the plurality of door caps and the door.
  • the panel may form an insulation space in which insulation is filled.
  • the display glass includes a first area corresponding to the display and a second area other than the first area, and a refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention is disposed at the rear of the second area so as to face the second area. It may further include a communication module for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves.
  • the refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention may further include an access detecting sensor installed at a lower end of the display case corresponding to the rear of the second area to detect whether the user approaches and activate the display when the user approaches. Can be.
  • the door may include a door frame having a display unit mounting portion to which the display unit is mounted, and the display glass may be attached to the display case to form a front appearance of the door together with the door frame.
  • the display glass may be attached to the display case such that the display glass is spaced apart from the edge of the display unit mounting portion in an inward direction of the door.
  • the display case and the display unit case can be easily assembled by pushing the pressing piece extending from the display case into the fixing groove formed on the side wall of the display unit case using the pressing member of the fixing unit.
  • the door, the display unit case, and the display case can be easily assembled in the vertical direction of the door by using the fixing member penetrating the bosses provided in the plurality of door caps.
  • a separate trim structure for fixing the display can be omitted, resulting in a stylish appearance. It is possible to implement a refrigerator having a.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view showing a state before a display of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is activated
  • FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating a state in which a display of a refrigerator is activated according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of a door of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display is installed in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display glass is separated so that the arrangement of the internal structures according to the first embodiment may be seen in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of a door in which a display glass is omitted in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, such that a display structure of internal structures according to a second embodiment is shown;
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of a door in which a display glass is omitted in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, such that a display structure of internal structures according to a second embodiment is shown;
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a handle of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a handle of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention at an angle different from that of FIG. 7;
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first handle member of a handle is coupled to a door frame in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, taken on the basis of AA ′ of FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a second handle member of a handle is coupled to a door frame and a first handle member of the handle in the refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 12 is a view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure based on BB ′ of FIG. 11.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a third handle member of the handle is coupled to the door frame and the first handle member of the handle in the refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 14 is a view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, based on C ′ of FIG. 13.
  • FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention with the handle omitted;
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention at an angle different from that of FIG.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a display unit case of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a view illustrating a state in which a door frame and a display unit case are coupled in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 19 is a view of the refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention, in which the door frame and the display unit case are cut out based on the line D-D ′ of FIG. 18.
  • 20 is a view illustrating a coupling structure of a display case and a display unit case by a fixing unit in the refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 21 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 20; FIG.
  • FIG. 22 is a front view of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view showing a coupling relationship of a door cap, a display unit case, and a display case by a fixing member in a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling relationship between a door cap, a display unit case, and a display case by a fixing member in a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention at an angle different from that of FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 26 is a view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present disclosure based on E-E 'of FIG. 23;
  • FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of a door of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display is installed in a refrigerator according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 29 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display glass is separated to show an arrangement of interior structures in a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display is installed at a different angle from that of FIG. 28 in the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a display unit case and a display case by a fixing member in a refrigerator according to still another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a display unit case and a display case by a fixing member at an angle different from that of FIG. 31 in the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG 33 is an enlarged view of a coupling relationship between a display unit case and a display case by a fixing member in the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the vertical direction of the doors 300 and 1000 may refer to the same direction as the vertical direction of the refrigerator 1.
  • the left and right directions of the doors 300 and 1000 may refer to the same direction as the left and right directions of the refrigerator 1.
  • the front and rear directions of the doors 300 and 1000 may refer to the same direction as the front and rear directions of the refrigerator 1.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view showing a state before the display of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is activated
  • Figure 2 is a front view showing a state in which the display of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is activated.
  • . 3 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of a door of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the refrigerator 1 includes a main body 10, a storage compartment 20 provided inside the main body 10 so that the front surface of the refrigerator 10 is opened, and an opening of the storage compartment 20. It may include a door 300 rotatably coupled to the main body 10 to open and close the front.
  • the main body 10 may form an appearance of the refrigerator 1.
  • the main body 10 may include an inner wound 11 forming the storage compartment 20 and an outer wound 12 coupled to an outer side of the inner wound 11 to form an outer appearance.
  • the main body 10 may further include a cold air supply device (not shown) for supplying cold air to the storage compartment 20.
  • the cold air supply device may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, a blower fan, a cold air duct, and the like.
  • An insulating material (not shown) may be filled between the inner wound 11 and the outer wound 12 of the main body 10 to prevent the cold air from leaking out of the storage compartment 20.
  • a rear of the main body 10 may be provided with a mechanical chamber (not shown) in which a compressor for compressing a refrigerant and a condenser for condensing the compressed refrigerant are installed.
  • the storage compartment 20 may be divided into a plurality of horizontal partitions 21 and vertical partitions 22.
  • the storage compartment 20 may include an upper storage compartment 20a and a lower storage compartment 20b.
  • the storage compartment 20 may be provided with a shelf 23 on which food can be placed, and a sealed container 24 for hermetically storing food.
  • the storage compartment 20 is provided so that a front face is opened so that food can be put in and out, and the open front face can be opened and closed by the door 300.
  • the upper storage compartment 20a may be opened and closed by the plurality of doors 300a and 300b.
  • the lower storage compartment 20b may be opened or closed by the plurality of doors 300c and 300d.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a handle 100 provided in the door 300.
  • the user can easily open and close the door 300 by holding the handle 100.
  • the handle 100 may be formed long along the vertical direction Z of the door 300. Detailed description of the structure of the handle 100 will be described later.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a dispenser 40.
  • the dispenser 40 may be installed in the door 300.
  • the dispenser 40 may be installed in the upper left door 300a.
  • the dispenser 40 allows the user to directly take out water or ice to the outside without opening the door 300a.
  • the dispenser 40 may include a cavity 41 recessed inward of the door 300a to form a discharge space.
  • the cavity 41 may be provided with an outlet (not shown) through which water or ice is taken out, and an extraction lever 42 for discharging water or ice. When the ejection lever 42 is pressed, water or ice is ejected from the ejection opening.
  • the dispenser 40 may further include a dispenser status display window 43 that displays an operating state of the dispenser 40.
  • the dispenser status display window 43 may have a touch function.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a display unit 200.
  • the display unit 200 may be installed in the door 300 for the user's convenience.
  • the display unit 200 may be installed on the front surface 301 of the door 300.
  • 1 and 2 illustrate a case in which the display unit 200 is installed in the upper right door 300b, the door 300 may be installed at a position where the display unit 200 may be installed, and the upper right door ( It does not limit to 300b).
  • the display unit 200 will be described based on the case where the display unit 200 is installed in the upper right door 300b.
  • the upper end 201 of the display unit 200 may be positioned at the same position as the upper end 101 of the handle 100 in the vertical direction Z of the door 300.
  • the lower end 202 of the display unit 200 may be positioned at the same position as the lower end 44 of the dispenser 40 in the vertical direction Z of the door 300.
  • One side end 203b of the display unit 200 adjacent to the handle 100 may be spaced apart from the handle 100 by a predetermined interval.
  • the other side end portion 203a facing the side end portion 203b of the display unit 200 adjacent to the handle 100 may be spaced apart from the edge of the door 300 by a predetermined distance.
  • the display unit 200 may have a rectangular shape having a long side in the vertical direction Z of the door 300.
  • the display unit 200 includes a right long side 203a facing the right side of the door 300, a left long side 203b facing the left side of the door 300, an upper short side 201 facing the upper side of the door 300, and a door ( It may include a lower short side 202 toward the lower side of the (300).
  • the right long side 203a may be spaced apart from the right edge of the door 300 in the left direction of the door 300 by a predetermined interval.
  • the left long side 203b may be spaced apart from the handle 100 in the right direction of the door 300 by a predetermined interval.
  • the upper short side 201 may be positioned at the same position as the upper end 101 of the handle 100 in the vertical direction Z of the door 300.
  • the lower short side 202 may be positioned at the same position as the lower end 44 of the dispenser 40 in the vertical direction Z of the door 300.
  • the display unit 200 Through the arrangement of the display unit 200, it is possible to implement a clean and stable design of the refrigerator 1. As described above, in the process of explaining the arrangement of the display unit 200, the dispenser 40, and the handle 100, the display unit 200 may be used in the same meaning as the display glass 220.
  • the display unit 200 may include a wake up function that is automatically activated when the user approaches within a certain range.
  • the wake up function may be implemented through the proximity sensor 50 (see FIG. 5). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, when the proximity sensor 50 detects the user's approach within a predetermined range, the display unit 200 is activated. That is, the display unit 200 is turned on. On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 1, if the proximity sensor 50 does not detect the user's approach within a predetermined range, the display unit 200 is not activated. That is, the display unit 200 is maintained in an off state. When the display unit 200 is activated, various images or images may be displayed on the display 210.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display is installed in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a layout of interior structures according to the first embodiment in the refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the door in which the display glass was isolate
  • the door refers to a door in which the display unit 200 is installed, that is, the upper right door 300b.
  • the coupling cover 260 is omitted.
  • the display unit 200 may include a display 210 for displaying an image or an image.
  • Display 210 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD).
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display glass 220.
  • the display glass 220 may be located on the front surface of the display 210.
  • the touch screen 221 may be formed on the display glass 220.
  • a method of forming the touch screen 221 on the display glass 220 is as follows.
  • the deposition film is attached to the rear surface of the display glass 220 facing the display 210. Thereafter, the rear surface of the display glass 220 is printed to prevent the internal configuration of the display unit 200 from being exposed to the outside through the display glass 220. Specifically, the rear edge of the display glass 220 is printed to shield the internal structure or the assembly structure of the display unit 200.
  • the first region 222 which will be described later may not be printed so that a user can check an image or an image displayed on the display 210.
  • the second area 223 may be printed for shielding. After the printing process, the touch film is attached to the back of the display glass 220.
  • Another method of forming the touch screen 221 on the display glass 220 is as follows.
  • the polarizing film is attached to the rear surface of the display glass 220 facing the display 210. Thereafter, the rear edge of the display glass 220 is printed to prevent the internal structure or the assembly structure of the display unit 200 from being exposed to the outside through the display glass 220. As mentioned above, the first area 222 may not be printed and the second area 223 may be printed. After the printing process, the touch film is attached to the back of the display glass 220.
  • the touch screen 221 may be implemented as capacitive or pressure sensitive.
  • the method of forming the touch screen 221 is not limited to the above example.
  • the display glass 220 may have a larger area than the display 210. As such, when the display glass 220 having a larger area than the display 210 is used, it is possible to secure a space for disposing separate components without invading the display 210.
  • the display glass 220 may include a first region 222 and a second region 223.
  • the first area 222 may correspond to an area corresponding to the display 210.
  • the second region 223 may correspond to an area other than the first region 222. Since the second area 223 is shielded by the printing process, various parts may be disposed behind the second area 223. Detailed description of the arrangement of the various parts will be described later.
  • At least one input icon may be provided on the display glass 220.
  • At least one input icon is, for example, a camera icon 70a for executing the camera 60, a list icon 70b for listing various lists related to the refrigerator 1 function, and a home icon 70c for returning to the start screen. ), A reversion icon 70d returning to the pre-execution step, and an information providing icon 70e for providing information on the overall function of the refrigerator 1 or the overall function of the display unit 200.
  • At least one input icon may be formed on the display glass 220.
  • at least one input icon may be formed in the second area 223 below the first area 222 so as not to interfere with the image or the image displayed on the display 210.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include an approach detection sensor 50 provided to activate the display 210 when the access of the user is detected by detecting the user's approach.
  • the proximity sensor 50 detects the user's approach and transmits a detection signal to the microcomputer 90, and the microcomputer 90 activates the display 210.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a communication module 80.
  • the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80 is capable of internet access. In the case of the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80, the internet can be surfed using the touch screen 221. In addition, a control command may be input from the outside to the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80 using the Internet. In addition, when at least one home appliance provided in the home is connected to the network, the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80 may serve as a home network server that can centrally control at least one home appliance. . That is, in the case of the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80, the user may input an internet command or a control command of the refrigerator 1 by manipulating the touch screen 221.
  • the Internet command or the refrigerator 1 control command input through the touch screen 221 is transmitted to the microcomputer 90, and the microcomputer 90 displays the processing result of the web page or the control command according to the Internet connection on the display 210.
  • the communication module 80 may include at least one of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Z-Wave.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a camera 60 capable of photographing a person or an object. An image or an image captured by the camera 60 is displayed on the display 210.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include at least one microphone 85 for implementing a voice recognition function.
  • the voice command input through the at least one microphone 85 is transmitted to the microcomputer 90, and the microcomputer 90 controls the display 210 to display the voice command result.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include an illuminance sensor 55.
  • the illuminance sensor 55 may brighten the illumination of the display 210 in a bright place and dim the illumination of the display 210 in a dark place to reduce power loss of the refrigerator 1.
  • the detection result of the illuminance sensor 55 is transmitted to the microcomputer 90, and the microcomputer 90 controls the display 210 to adjust the illuminance of the display 210.
  • At least one of the proximity sensor 50, the communication module 80, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85, and the illumination sensor 55 may be disposed at the rear of the display glass 220.
  • at least one of the approach detection sensor 50, the communication module 80, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85, and the illuminance sensor 55 is the second area 223 of the display glass 220.
  • the display panel 220 may be disposed behind the second region 223 of the display glass 220.
  • the communication module 80 for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves is preferably disposed behind the second area 223 of the display glass 220. This is because the metal material of the door frame 310 may block electromagnetic waves, and when the communication module 80 is disposed behind the door frame 310 of the metal material, it may be difficult to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves.
  • At least one of the approach detection sensor 50, the communication module 80, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85, and the illumination sensor 55 is the front of the display case 230 facing the display glass 220. It can be placed in the front face.
  • the approach detection sensor 50, the communication module 80, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85 and the illuminance sensor 55 are all located behind the second area 223 of the display glass 220.
  • the case where the display case 230 is disposed in front of the display case 230 will be described.
  • the proximity sensor 50, the communication module 80, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85 and the illuminance sensor 55 are displayed to be positioned below the display 210. It may be disposed on the front surface of the case 230.
  • the camera 60 may be disposed on the left side of the display case 230 to be adjacent to the display 210.
  • the communication module 80 may be disposed on the right side of the display case 230 to be adjacent to the display 210.
  • the proximity sensor 50 and the illumination sensor 55 may be disposed between the at least one microphone 85.
  • the at least one microphone 85 means a plurality of microphones.
  • the proximity sensor 50, the illumination sensor 55, and the at least one microphone 85 may be disposed at the lower end of the display case 230.
  • the proximity sensor 50 may be disposed at the bottom of the front surface of the display case 230 to be positioned below the display 210.
  • the reason why it is preferable to arrange the proximity sensor 50 at the front lower end of the display case 230 is to allow the user to sense whether the user has a small height, such as a child.
  • At least one of the proximity sensor 50, the communication module 80, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85, and the illumination sensor 55 may be disposed under the at least one input icon.
  • the at least one input icon may include a first area 222, an access sensor 50, a communication module 80, a camera 60, and at least one microphone in the vertical direction Z of the door 300. It may be formed in the second area 223 to be located between at least one of the 85 and the illumination sensor 55.
  • the arrangement structure of the at least one input icon is not limited to the above example, and may be variously modified.
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of a door in which a display glass is omitted in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention so that an arrangement structure of internal structures according to a second embodiment is shown.
  • a description overlapping with that described in FIGS. 4 and 5 will be omitted.
  • the proximity sensor 50, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85, and the illuminance sensor 55 are located on the front of the display case 230 such that they are positioned below the display 210. It can be placed in the front face.
  • the camera 60 may be disposed at the center of the display case 230 to be adjacent to the display 210.
  • the proximity sensor 50 and the illumination sensor 55 may be disposed between the at least one microphone 85.
  • the at least one microphone 85 means a plurality of microphones.
  • the proximity sensor 50, the illumination sensor 55, and the at least one microphone 85 may be disposed at the lower end of the display case 230.
  • the communication module 80 may be disposed on the front surface of the display case 230 to be positioned above the display 210.
  • the arrangement of the proximity sensor 50, the communication module 80, the camera 60, the at least one microphone 85 and the illuminance sensor 55 is not limited to the above examples and can be variously modified.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a handle of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a handle of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention at an angle different from that of FIG. 7.
  • the handle 100 may be installed in the door 300. Specifically, the handle 100 may be fixedly coupled to the handle mounting portion 311 provided in the door frame 310.
  • the handle mounting part 311 may include an opening 312 into which a part of the handle 100 is inserted and coupling frames 313 and 314 to which the handle 100 is fixedly coupled.
  • the coupling frames 313 and 314 may be spaced apart from each other with the opening 312 interposed therebetween.
  • Coupling frames 313 and 314 may extend from the door frame 310.
  • the combining frames 313 and 314 may include a first combining frame 313 and a second combining frame 314.
  • a portion of the handle 100 may be fixedly coupled to the first coupling frame 313 in the front-rear direction X of the refrigerator 1.
  • the first coupling frame 313 extends from the door frame 310 toward the opening 312 to have a front surface 313a facing the front of the door 300 and a rear surface (not shown) facing the rear of the door 300. Can be formed.
  • Another portion of the handle 100 may be fixedly coupled to the second coupling frame 314 in the left and right directions Y of the refrigerator 1.
  • the second coupling frame 314 may extend from the door frame 310 toward the opening 312 to have the side surface 314a facing the side of the door 300.
  • a plurality of coupling holes 313b and 314b may be formed in the coupling frames 313 and 314.
  • a plurality of first coupling holes 313b may be formed in the first coupling frame 313, and a plurality of second coupling holes 314b may be formed in the second coupling frame 314.
  • the handle 100 may include a first handle member 110, a second handle member 120, and a third handle member 130.
  • the first handle member 110 may be inserted into the opening 312.
  • the first handle member 110 is a first position located behind the first coupling frame 313 in the front-rear direction X of the refrigerator 1 when the first handle member 110 is inserted into the opening 312. It may include a fixed frame 111. A plurality of first fastening holes 111a corresponding to the plurality of first coupling holes 313b formed in the first coupling frame 313 may be formed in the first fixing frame 111.
  • the first handle member 110 is located in the right side of the second coupling frame 314 in the left and right directions (Y) of the refrigerator 1 when the first handle member 110 is inserted into the opening 312. It may further include a second fixed frame (112). In other words, when the first handle member 110 is inserted into the opening 312, the first handle member 110 may have a second fixing frame located inside the door 300 than the second coupling frame 314. 112) may be further included. A plurality of fastening portions 112a corresponding to the plurality of second coupling holes 314b formed in the second coupling frame 314 may be formed in the second fixing frame 112. The plurality of fastening parts 112a may be coupled to the plurality of second coupling holes 314b.
  • the plurality of fastening portions 112a may be hooked to the plurality of second coupling holes 314b.
  • the second fixing frame 112 of the first handle member 110 is connected to the second coupling frame 314 of the door frame 310. It can be fixedly coupled to.
  • a plurality of second fastening holes 112b may be formed in the second fixing frame 112.
  • the plurality of second fastening holes 112b may be alternately formed with the plurality of fastening parts 112a in the vertical direction Z of the door 300.
  • the plurality of second fastening holes 112b may be formed on the same surface as the surface on which the plurality of fastening portions 112a are formed among the plurality of surfaces of the second fixing frame 112.
  • the plurality of second fastening holes 112b and the plurality of fastening parts 112a may be disposed on one surface of the plurality of surfaces of the second fixing frame 112 toward the left in the left and right directions Y of the refrigerator 1. Can be formed.
  • the first handle member 110 may further include a connection frame 113 connecting the first fixing frame 111 and the second fixing frame 112.
  • the connection frame 113 may have a bent shape.
  • the connection frame 113 may include a first connector 113a connected to the first fixing frame 111 and a second connector 113b connected to the second fixing frame 112.
  • the first connector 113a is connected to the first fixing frame 111 in the left and right directions Y of the refrigerator 1, and the second connector 113b is fixed in the front and rear directions X of the refrigerator 1. Since it is connected to the frame 112, the connection frame 113 may have a bent portion 113c at the connection portion of the first connection portion 113a and the second connection portion 113b.
  • the second handle member 120 may be coupled to the first handle member 110. Specifically, the second handle member 120 may be fixedly coupled to the first fixing frame 111 of the first handle member 110.
  • the second handle member 120 may form an appearance of the handle 100 together with the third handle member 130 to be described later.
  • the second handle member 120 may include a plurality of fastening portions 112a.
  • the plurality of fixing parts 112a may be formed on one surface 120a of the second handle member 120 facing the first coupling frame 313.
  • the plurality of fixing parts 112a may be formed on one surface 120a of the second handle member 120 that faces the rear of the refrigerator 1 in the front-rear direction X.
  • the plurality of fastening portions 112a are fixed to the plurality of first fastening holes 111a formed in the first fixing frame 111 through the plurality of first coupling holes 313b formed in the first coupling frame 313. Can be combined.
  • the plurality of fastening portions 112a may be hooked to the plurality of first fastening holes 111a through the plurality of first coupling holes 313b.
  • the third handle member 130 may be coupled to the first handle member 110. Specifically, the third handle member 130 may be fixedly coupled to the second fixing frame 112 of the first handle member 110.
  • the third handle member 130 may include a plurality of fixed coupling portions 131.
  • the plurality of fixed coupling portions 131 may be formed on one surface 130a of the third handle member 130 facing the second coupling frame 314.
  • the plurality of fixed coupling portions 131 may be fixedly coupled to the plurality of second fastening holes 112b formed in the second fixing frame 112 by passing through the plurality of passing holes 313c formed in the first coupling frame 313. Can be.
  • the plurality of fixed coupling portions 131 may be hooked to the plurality of second fastening holes 112b by passing through the plurality of through holes 313c.
  • the plurality of passage holes 313c may be alternately formed with the plurality of second coupling holes 314b in the vertical direction Z of the door 300.
  • the plurality of through holes 313c may include one open edge.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first handle member of a handle is coupled to a door frame in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 10 is a view of a door of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure cut
  • the first handle member 110 may be fixedly coupled to the handle mounting portion 311 of the door frame 310.
  • the first handle member 110 is the handle mounting portion 311 of the door frame 310 at the rear of the door 300 so that the connection frame 113 of the first handle member 110 is exposed to the outside through the opening 312. Is mounted on.
  • the first fixing frame 111 of the first handle member 110 is the first coupling frame 313 of the handle mounting portion 311 so that the first fastening hole 111a and the first coupling hole 313b coincide.
  • the second fixing frame 112 of the first handle member 110 of the second coupling frame 314 of the handle mounting portion 311 so that the plurality of fastening portions 112a and the second coupling hole 314b coincide. Located in the right room.
  • the first handle member 110 is first fixedly coupled to the door frame 310 by the coupling of the plurality of fastening portions 112a and the second coupling hole 314b.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a second handle member of a handle is coupled to a door frame and a first handle member of a handle in the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a view of the refrigerator door cut away based on FIG.
  • the second handle member 120 may be fixedly coupled to the first handle member 110.
  • the second handle member 120 is positioned in front of the first coupling frame 313 to cover the first connection portion 113a of the connection frame 113 exposed to the outside through the opening 312.
  • the second handle member 120 includes a plurality of fastening portions 112a formed on one surface 120a of the second handle member 120 and a first coupling hole 313b of the first coupling frame 313.
  • the first coupling frame 313 in front of the first fastening hole 111a of the first fixing frame 111.
  • the plurality of fastening portions 112a formed on one surface 120a of the second handle member 120 pass through the first coupling holes 313b of the first coupling frame 313, and then the first fixing frame 111. It is coupled to the first fastening hole (111a) of.
  • the first handle member 110 is secondarily fixed to the door frame 310 by the combination of the plurality of fastening portions 112a and the first fastening holes 111a.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a third handle member of a handle is coupled to a door frame and a first handle member of a handle in the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 14 is an embodiment of the present invention. 13 is a view of the door of the refrigerator cut out based on C-C 'of FIG.
  • the third handle member 130 may be fixedly coupled to the first handle member 110.
  • the third handle member 130 includes a plurality of fixed coupling portions 131 formed on one surface 130a of the third handle member 130, a plurality of passing holes 313c of the second coupling frame 314, and a third
  • the second fastening hole 112b of the second fixing frame 112 is located on the left side of the second coupling frame 314 to coincide.
  • the second fixing frame 112 Is coupled to the second fastening hole 112b.
  • FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention with the handle omitted
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a door of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention at a different angle from that of FIG. It is an exploded perspective view shown
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a display unit case of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 18 is a view illustrating a state in which a door frame and a display unit case are combined in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a view of the refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention, which is cut out on the basis of D-D ′ of FIG.
  • FIG. 18 to show a coupling structure of a door frame and a display unit case
  • FIG. 20 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the refrigerator according to the example, it is a view showing a coupling structure of the display case and the display unit case by a fixed unit.
  • FIG. 21 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 20.
  • description overlapping with FIGS. 1 to 14 will be omitted. Reference numerals not shown refer to FIGS. 1 to 14.
  • the door 300 may include a door frame 310.
  • the door frame 310 may form an exterior of the door 300.
  • the door frame 310 may include a front portion 321 forming a front appearance of the door 300 and a side portion 322 forming a side appearance of the door 300.
  • the upper surface appearance of the door 300 may be formed by the first door cap 371, and the lower surface appearance of the door 300 may be formed by the second door cap 372.
  • the rear appearance of the door 300 may be formed by the door panel 360.
  • the door frame 310 may include a display unit mounting unit 330 on which the display unit 200 is mounted.
  • the display unit case 240 may be mounted on the display unit mounting unit 330.
  • the display unit mounting portion 330 may be formed on the front portion 321 of the door frame 310.
  • the door frame 310 may further include an insertion frame 340.
  • the insertion frame 340 may extend from an edge of the display unit mounting portion 330 to face the rear of the refrigerator 1.
  • the door frame 310 may further include a plurality of coupling parts 350 formed on the insertion frame 340.
  • the plurality of coupling parts 350 may be formed on the plurality of coupling pieces 340a extending from one end of the insertion frame 340 to face the rear of the refrigerator 1.
  • the plurality of coupling parts 350 may have a hole shape.
  • the door frame 310 may further include a handle mounting unit 311 on which the handle 100 is mounted.
  • the handle mounting portion 311 may be formed at one side portion 322 of the door frame 310.
  • the door 300 may further include a door panel 360.
  • the door panel 360 may have one surface 360a facing the storage compartment 20.
  • One surface 360a of the door panel 360 facing the storage compartment 20 may be provided with at least one door pocket 25 for storing food such as various seasonings or beverages.
  • the door panel 360 may be coupled to the door frame 310.
  • the door panel 360 may be coupled to the door frame 310 to be located behind the door frame 310.
  • the door frame 310 and the door panel 360 may form an insulation space S in which insulation is filled.
  • the heat insulation space (S) is the door frame 310, the display unit case 240 mounted on the display unit mounting portion 330, the handle 100 mounted on the handle mounting portion 311, a plurality of door caps 371,372 ) And the door panel 360.
  • the door 300 may further include a plurality of door caps 371 and 372.
  • the plurality of door caps 371 and 372 may include a first door cap 371 coupled to an upper portion of the door frame 310 and a second door cap 372 coupled to a lower portion of the door frame 310.
  • An air flow part 373 may be formed in the plurality of door caps 371 and 372.
  • the door 300 may further include a plurality of door cap covers 380.
  • the plurality of door cap covers 380 may be coupled to the plurality of door caps 371 and 372 to cover the air flow part 373.
  • At least one slit 381 may be formed in the plurality of door cap covers 380 to allow air to pass therethrough.
  • the door 300 may further include a plurality of ducts 390 for discharging heat generated from the display unit 200.
  • the plurality of ducts 390 may be disposed inside the door 300.
  • the plurality of ducts 390 may be disposed inside the door 300 to connect the air flow units 373 formed in the plurality of door caps 371 and 372 and the air move units 231 formed in the display unit case 240. have.
  • the air moving part 231, the plurality of ducts 390, the air flow part 373, and the at least one slit 381 may communicate with each other to allow air to pass therethrough.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a heat dissipation structure.
  • the heat dissipation structure may be provided inside the door 300 to dissipate heat generated from the display unit 200.
  • the heat dissipation structure includes an air moving part 231 formed in the display unit case 240, a plurality of ducts 390, an air flow part 373 formed in the plurality of door caps 371 and 372, and a plurality of door cap covers 380. It may include at least one slit 381 formed in.
  • the internal air and the external air of the door 300 may circulate through the heat dissipation structure, and heat generated in the display unit 200 may be discharged to the outside of the door 300 in the air circulation process.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a display unit 200.
  • the display unit 200 may be installed in the door 300.
  • the display unit 200 may include a display 210 for displaying an image.
  • Display 210 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD).
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display glass 220.
  • the display glass 220 may be located on the front surface of the display 210.
  • the display glass 220 may form the touch screen 221.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display case 230 having a display mounting unit 234 on which the display 210 is mounted.
  • the display case 230 may include a first surface 232 facing the front of the refrigerator 1 and a second surface 233 facing the rear of the refrigerator 1.
  • the display mounting unit 234 may be recessed in the first surface 232.
  • the first surface 232 may be provided with a built-in component arrangement unit 235 in which the built-in components such as the camera 60, the proximity sensor 50 may be formed.
  • the internal component placement unit 235 may be recessed in the first surface 232 to be positioned below the display mounting unit 234.
  • a pressing piece 236 extending from the rear surface of the display case 230 may be provided on the rear surface of the display case 230 facing the display unit case 240. That is, a pressing piece 236 extending from the second surface 233 of the display case 230 toward the rear of the refrigerator 1 may be provided on the second surface 233 of the display case 230.
  • the pressing piece 236 may be formed at the edge of the second surface 233.
  • four pressing pieces 236 may be formed at the edge of the second surface 233.
  • Four pressing pieces 236 may be formed at the upper right edge, the lower right edge, the upper left edge and the lower left edge, respectively.
  • the pressing piece 236 extends from the second surface 233 of the display case 230 toward the rear of the refrigerator 1 toward the outside of the door 300 from the support part 236a and the support part 236a. May include an extension 236b.
  • the extension 236b may be bent from the support 236a to face the outward direction of the door 300. Specifically, the extension 236b may be bent from the support 236a to face the left or right side of the door 300.
  • a hook portion 236c may be formed at one end of the extension portion 236b facing outward of the door 300 to be fixedly coupled to the fixing groove 245.
  • the support boss 237 may be provided on the second surface 233 of the display case 230.
  • the fixing unit 250 to be described later may be fixedly coupled to the support boss 237.
  • the support boss 237 may be provided inside the door 300 to be adjacent to the pressing piece 236.
  • the support boss 237 may extend from the second surface 233 to protrude toward the rear of the refrigerator 1.
  • At least one circuit board 95 including the microcomputer 90 may be disposed on the display case 230. At least one circuit board 95 including the microcomputer 90 may be disposed on the second surface 233 of the display case 230.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display unit case 240 fixedly coupled to the door 300.
  • the display unit case 240 may be fixedly coupled to the rear of the door frame 310.
  • the display unit case 240 may have a box shape having a front surface open to accommodate the display case 230.
  • the display unit case 240 may include a plurality of side walls 242 and 243 extending along the circumference of the base 241 to protrude toward the front of the base 241 and the refrigerator 1. .
  • the plurality of side walls 242 and 243 may include an inner wall 242 and an outer wall 243 formed outside the inner wall 242.
  • the outer wall 243 may be formed to surround the inner wall 242 at the outside of the inner wall 242.
  • the outer wall 243 may be spaced apart from the inner wall 242 to form an insertion space 244 in which the insertion frame 340 is inserted between the inner wall 242 and the inner wall 242.
  • the inner wall 242 may have a fixing groove 245 to which the pressing piece 236 is fixedly coupled.
  • a plurality of locking parts 246 may be formed on at least one of the inner wall 242 and the outer wall 243.
  • the plurality of locking portions 246 may be formed on at least one of an inner surface of the outer wall 243 facing the inner wall 242 and an outer surface of the inner wall 242 facing the outer wall 243.
  • the plurality of locking parts 246 may be fixedly coupled to the plurality of coupling parts 350.
  • the plurality of locking parts 246 may be hooked to the plurality of coupling parts 350.
  • the display unit case 240 may be fixedly coupled to the door frame 310 by coupling the plurality of locking portions 246 and the plurality of coupling units 350.
  • a plurality of guide protrusions 247 may be formed on at least one of the inner wall 242 and the outer wall 243.
  • the plurality of guide protrusions 247 may be formed on at least one of an inner surface of the outer wall 243 facing the inner wall 242 and an outer surface of the inner wall 242 facing the outer wall 243.
  • the plurality of guide protrusions 247 guides the insertion of the insertion frame 340 into the insertion space 244.
  • the plurality of locking portions 246 and the plurality of guide protrusions 247 may be formed on the plurality of side walls 242 and 243 to face each other.
  • the plurality of guide protrusions 247 May be formed on the other of the inner surface of the outer wall 243 facing the inner wall 242 and the outer surface of the inner wall 242 facing the outer wall 243.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a fixing unit 250 for fixedly coupling the display case 230 to the display unit case 240.
  • the fixing unit 250 may press a portion of the display case 230 to fix the display case 230 to the display unit case 240.
  • the fixing unit 250 may include a fixing body 251 and the pressing member 252.
  • the fixing body 251 may be fixed to the rear surface of the display case 230 facing the display unit case 240. That is, the fixing body 251 may be fixed to the second surface 233 of the display case 230. In detail, the fixing body 251 may be fixed to the support boss 237 formed on the second surface 233 of the display case 230 by the fixing screw 253.
  • the pressing member 252 may press the pressing piece 236 in the outward direction of the refrigerator 1 through the fixing body 251.
  • the pressing piece 236 may be fixedly coupled to the fixing groove 245 which is pressed by the pressing member 252 of the fixing unit 250 and formed on the inner side surface of the display unit case 240.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a coupling cover 260.
  • the coupling cover 260 is a component for assembling the display unit 200.
  • the coupling cover 260 may be coupled to the display case 230.
  • the display glass 220 and the display case 230 may have recesses 224 and 238 having a shape corresponding to the coupling cover 260.
  • a tool (not shown) for pressing the pressing member 252 toward the pressing piece 236 is provided. Can be inserted. After fixing the pressing piece 236 to the fixing groove 245 by using a tool, the concave portion 224 of the display glass 220 and the concave portion 238 of the display case 230 with the coupling cover 260.
  • the space to form can be closed.
  • the display glass 220 may be attached to the display case 230 together with the door frame 310 to form a front exterior of the door 300.
  • the display glass 220 may be attached along an edge of the first surface 232 of the display case 230.
  • the display glass 220 may be attached along the edge of the first surface 232 of the display case 230 by at least one of a liquid adhesive and a double-sided tape.
  • the display glass 220 may be attached to the display case 230 to be spaced apart from the edge of the display unit mounting part 330 by a predetermined interval t in the inward direction of the door 300.
  • a separate trim structure for the display glass 220 may be omitted, and thus, the door frame 310 may be disposed between the display glass 220. It is possible to realize a smooth shape without a break.
  • the handle 100 is coupled to the handle mounting portion 311 of the door frame 310.
  • the display unit case 240 is coupled to the door frame 310 so that the display unit case 240 is located behind the door frame 310.
  • the insertion frame 340 of the door frame 310 is guided to the insertion space 244 by a plurality of guide protrusions 247 formed on the display unit case 240, and a plurality of locking portions formed on the display unit case 240. 246 is hooked to the plurality of coupling parts 350 formed in the insertion frame 340.
  • the display glass 220 is attached to the display case 230 such that the display glass 220 is positioned in front of the display 210. do.
  • the display case 230 is positioned inside the display unit case 240 so that the display case 230 is positioned in front of the display unit case 240.
  • a tool (not shown) is inserted into a space formed by the recess 224 of the display glass 220 and the recess 238 of the display case 230 to display the display case 230 and the display unit case 240.
  • the pressing member 252 is pressed in the direction of the pressing piece 236.
  • the display cover 220 When the hook portion 236c of the pressing piece 236 is fixedly coupled to the fixing groove 245, when the coupling of the display case 230 and the display unit case 240 is completed, the display cover 220 may be connected to the coupling cover 260. The space formed by the recess 224 and the recess 238 of the display case 230 is closed.
  • FIG. 22 is a front view illustrating a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view illustrating a door of the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • description overlapping with FIGS. 1 to 21 will be omitted.
  • symbol is used about the structure of the same name as FIG.
  • the display unit 200 may be different from the display unit 200 illustrated in FIG. 1. Will have
  • the coupling cover 260, the recess 224 of the display glass 220, and the display case 230. Can be omitted.
  • the touch screen 221 can be further expanded.
  • the display unit 200 may have a cleaner design.
  • FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling relationship between a door cap, a display unit case, and a display case by a fixing member in a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 25 is another view of the present invention at a different angle from that of FIG.
  • FIG. 26 is a view illustrating a door of a refrigerator according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, based on E-E ′ of FIG. 23.
  • description overlapping with FIGS. 1 to 21 will be omitted.
  • symbol is used about the structure of the same name as FIG.
  • the display unit 700 may include a display case 730 having a display mounting unit 234 on which the display 210 is mounted.
  • the display mounting unit 234 may be formed on the first surface 232 of the display case 730.
  • the display case 730 may be provided with a support 735 for limiting the movement of the fixing member 800 to be described later.
  • the support part 735 may be formed on the second surface 233 of the display case 730.
  • the support part 735 may extend from the second surface 233 of the display case 730 to protrude toward the rear of the refrigerator 1.
  • the display case 730 may include a body 736 in which the display mounting unit 234 is provided.
  • the display case 730 extends from the upper surface 737 extending from the upper end of the body 736 to protrude toward the rear of the refrigerator 1 and the lower end of the body 736 so as to protrude toward the rear of the refrigerator 1.
  • the lower surface 738 may be further included.
  • the display unit 700 may further include a display unit case 740 fixedly coupled to the door 1000 and having a display case 730 seated therein.
  • the display unit case 740 may include a base 746 facing the body 736.
  • the display unit case 740 may be provided at an upper surface 747 extending from the upper end of the base 746 to protrude toward the front of the refrigerator 1 and at the lower end of the base 746 to protrude toward the front of the refrigerator 1. It may further include an extending surface 748.
  • the display unit 700 may further include a fixing member 800 fixedly coupling the display unit case 740 and the display case 730 in the vertical direction Z of the door 1000.
  • the fixing member 800 may include a screw.
  • the fixing member 800 may pass through at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the door 1000 to integrally fix the door 1000, the display unit case 740, and the display case 730 integrally.
  • the fixing member 800 may penetrate at least one of the plurality of door caps 971 and 972 to fix the door 1000, the display unit case 740, and the display case 730 to each other.
  • the plurality of door caps 971 and 972 may include a first door cap 971 coupled to an upper portion of the door frame 310 to face the top surface 747 of the display unit case 740.
  • the plurality of door caps 971 and 972 may further include a second door cap 972 coupled to a lower portion of the door frame 310 to face the bottom surface 748 of the display unit case 740.
  • the plurality of door caps 971 and 972 may be formed with boss portions 971a and 972a extending inwardly of the door 1000 in the vertical direction Z of the door 1000.
  • the boss portions 971a and 972a extend the first boss portion 971a extending downward from the inner surface of the first door cap 971 so as to face the upper surface 747 of the display unit case 740. It may include.
  • the boss portions 971a and 972a extend the second boss portion 972a extending upward from the inner surface of the second door cap 972 toward the upper surface of the door 1000 so as to face the lower surface 748 of the display unit case 740. It may further include.
  • the bosses 971a and 972a may extend inwardly of the door 1000 from the plurality of door caps 971 and 972 so as to be spaced apart from the display unit case 740 by a predetermined distance d.
  • the shape of the boss portions 971a and 972a is not limited thereto.
  • the fixing member 800 includes at least one of the first boss part 971a and the second boss part 972a, at least one of the upper and lower surfaces 747 and 748 of the display unit case 740, and the display unit case 740. ) May sequentially pass through at least one of the upper surface 737 and the lower surface 738 of the display case 730.
  • One end of the fixing member 800 that sequentially passes through the plurality of door caps 971 and 972, the display unit case 740, and the display case 730 may be supported by the support part 735 provided in the display case 730.
  • the support part 735 provided in the display case 730.
  • the fixing member 800, which sequentially penetrates at least one of the 737 and the lower surface 738, is supported by the support part 735, thereby moving the fixing member 800 in the vertical direction Z of the door 1000. This is limited.
  • the fixing member 800 penetrates through the first boss portion 971a, the upper surface 747 of the display unit case 740, and the upper surface 737 of the display case 730 from the upper left side of the door 1000.
  • the first fixing member, the second fixing penetrating the first boss portion 971a, the upper surface 747 of the display unit case 740 and the upper surface 737 of the display case 730 in the upper right of the door 1000.
  • the third fixing member and the door penetrating the second boss portion 972a, the lower surface 748 of the display unit case 740, and the lower surface 738 of the display case 730 from the lower left side of the member and the door 1000.
  • the fourth fixing member penetrating the second boss portion 972a, the lower surface 748 of the display unit case 740, and the lower surface 738 of the display case 730 may be included below the right side of the 1000.
  • the number of the fixing member 800 is not limited to four.
  • FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of a door of a refrigerator according to still another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display is installed in a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 29 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display glass is separated to show an arrangement of interior structures in a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • description overlapping with FIGS. 1 to 21 will be omitted.
  • symbol is used about the structure of the same name as FIG.
  • the display unit 200 may include a display 210 for displaying an image or an image.
  • Display 210 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD).
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display glass 220.
  • the display glass 220 may be located on the front surface of the display 210.
  • the touch screen 221 may be formed on the display glass 220.
  • the display glass 220 may have a larger area than the display 210. As such, when the display glass 220 having a larger area than the display 210 is used, it is possible to secure a space for disposing separate components without invading the display 210.
  • the display glass 220 may include a first region 222 and a second region 223.
  • the first area 222 may correspond to an area corresponding to the display 210.
  • the second region 223 may correspond to an area other than the first region 222. Since the second area 223 is shielded by the printing process, various parts may be disposed behind the second area 223. Detailed description of the arrangement of the various parts will be described later.
  • At least one input icon may be provided on the display glass 220.
  • the at least one input icon is, for example, a list icon 70b for listing various lists related to the refrigerator 1 function, a home icon 70c for returning to the start screen, and a revert icon 70d for returning to a pre-execution step.
  • an information providing icon 70e for providing information on the overall function of the refrigerator 1 or the overall function of the display unit 200.
  • At least one input icon may be formed on the display glass 220.
  • at least one input icon may be formed in the second area 223 below the first area 222 so as not to interfere with the image or the image displayed on the display 210.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include an approach detection sensor 50 provided to activate the display 210 when the access of the user is detected by detecting the user's approach.
  • the proximity sensor 50 detects the user's approach and transmits a detection signal to the microcomputer 90, and the microcomputer 90 activates the display 210.
  • the proximity sensor 50 may be disposed behind the display glass 220.
  • the proximity sensor 50 may be disposed behind the second area 223 of the display glass 220 to face the second area 223 of the display glass 220.
  • the proximity sensor 50 may be disposed behind the second area 223 below the first area 222.
  • the proximity sensor 50 may be disposed on a front surface of the display case 230 facing the display glass 220.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a communication module 80.
  • the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80 is capable of internet access. In the case of the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80, the internet can be surfed using the touch screen 221. In addition, a control command may be input from the outside to the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80 using the Internet. In addition, when at least one home appliance provided in the home is connected to the network, the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80 may serve as a home network server that can centrally control at least one home appliance. . That is, in the case of the refrigerator 1 having the communication module 80, the user may input an internet command or a control command of the refrigerator 1 by manipulating the touch screen 221.
  • the Internet command or the refrigerator 1 control command input through the touch screen 221 is transmitted to the microcomputer 90, and the microcomputer 90 displays the processing result of the web page or the control command according to the Internet connection on the display 210.
  • the communication module 80 may include at least one of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Z-Wave.
  • the communication module 80 may be provided in the main body 10 of the refrigerator 1.
  • the communication module 80 may be provided inside the top cover 14.
  • the top cover 14 may be detachably coupled to the upper surface 13 of the main body 10 forming the upper appearance of the refrigerator 1.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a camera 60 capable of photographing a person or an object.
  • the camera 60 may be used for a video call or the like using the refrigerator 1.
  • An image or an image captured by the camera 60 is displayed on the display 210.
  • the camera 60 may be disposed behind the display glass 220.
  • the camera 60 may be disposed behind the second area 223 of the display glass 220 to face the second area 223 of the display glass 220.
  • the camera 60 may be disposed behind the second area 223 above the first area 222.
  • the camera 60 may be disposed on the front surface of the display case 230 facing the display glass 220.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include at least one microphone 85 for implementing a voice recognition function.
  • the voice command input through the at least one microphone 85 is transmitted to the microcomputer 90, and the microcomputer 90 controls the display 210 to display the voice command result.
  • At least one microphone 85 may be disposed behind the display glass 220.
  • the at least one microphone 85 may be disposed behind the second area 223 of the display glass 220 to face the second area 223 of the display glass 220.
  • the at least one microphone 85 is disposed behind the first microphone 85a disposed behind the second region 223 below the first region 222 and behind the second region 223 above the first region 222. It may include at least one of the second microphone (85b).
  • At least one microphone 85 may be disposed on a front surface of the display case 230 facing the display glass 220.
  • the proximity sensor 50, the camera 60, and the at least one microphone 85 are all disposed on the front surface of the display case 230 such that they are located behind the second area 223 of the display glass 220.
  • the case where the communication module 80 is provided in the main body 10 to be accommodated in the top cover 14 will be described.
  • the proximity sensor 50 and the first microphone 85a may be disposed on the front surface of the display case 230 to be positioned below the display 210.
  • the camera 60 and the second microphone 85b may be disposed on a front surface of the display case 230 to be positioned above the display 210.
  • the reason why it is preferable to arrange the proximity sensor 50 at the front lower end of the display case 230 is to allow the user to sense whether the user has a small height, such as a child.
  • the arrangement structure of the access sensor 50, the communication module 80, at least one microphone 85 and the camera 60 is not limited to the above examples, it can be variously modified.
  • FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating a door in which a display is installed at an angle different from that of FIG. 28 in the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 30 illustrates a state in which the port cover 2200 is coupled to the USB port to protect the USB port from foreign matter such as dust.
  • description overlapping with FIGS. 1 to 21 will be omitted.
  • symbol is used about the structure of the same name as FIG.
  • the door 2000 may be provided with a USB port for transmitting and receiving data to and from the microcomputer 90 of the refrigerator 1, specifically, a memory unit (not shown) of the microcomputer 90.
  • the USB port may be installed on the upper surface of the door 2000.
  • the USB port may be installed in the first door cap 371 of the plurality of door caps 371 and 372.
  • the USB port may be provided in the inner space 2222 defined by the cover 2223, which is detachably coupled to the upper surface of the door 2000 and the upper surface of the door 2000. That is, the cover 2223 may be detachably coupled to the first door cap 371.
  • the cover 2223 may prevent foreign substances such as dust and the like from penetrating together with the port cover 2200.
  • the cover 2223 may prevent the USB port from being exposed to the outside in general, thereby minimizing the influence of the presence of the USB port on the appearance of the door 2000 to the refrigerator 1.
  • the port port 2200 may be detachably coupled to the USB port to protect the USB port from foreign matter such as dust.
  • the user removes the cover 2223 from the door 2000, and then removes the port cover 2200 coupled to the USB port. Then connect a USB (not shown) to the USB port.
  • a USB not shown
  • data is transmitted and received between the USB and the microcomputer 90 of the refrigerator 1.
  • FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling relationship between a display unit case and a display case by a fixing member in a refrigerator according to still another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 32 is a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 31 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling relationship between a display unit case and a display case by a fixing member at an angle different from that of FIG. 31.
  • 33 is an enlarged view of a coupling relationship between a display unit case and a display case by a fixing member in the refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • description overlapping with FIGS. 1 to 21 will be omitted.
  • symbol is used about the structure of the same name as FIG. In FIGS. 31 and 32, some of the internal parts are omitted.
  • the door 2000 may include a door frame 310.
  • the door frame 310 may form an exterior of the door 2000.
  • the door frame 310 may include a front portion 321 forming a front appearance of the door 2000 and a side portion 322 forming a side appearance of the door 2000.
  • the top face of the door 2000 may be formed by the first door cap 371, and the bottom face of the door 2000 may be formed by the second door cap 372.
  • the rear appearance of the door 2000 may be formed by the door panel 360.
  • the door frame 310 may include a display unit mounting unit 330 on which the display unit 200 is mounted.
  • the display unit case 240 may be mounted on the display unit mounting unit 330.
  • the display unit mounting portion 330 may be formed on the front portion 321 of the door frame 310.
  • the door 2000 may further include a plurality of door caps 371 and 372.
  • the plurality of door caps 371 and 372 may include a first door cap 371 coupled to an upper portion of the door frame 310 and a second door cap 372 coupled to a lower portion of the door frame 310.
  • An air flow part 373 may be formed in the plurality of door caps 371 and 372.
  • the door 2000 may further include a plurality of door cap covers 380.
  • the plurality of door cap covers 380 may be coupled to the plurality of door caps 371 and 372 to cover the air flow part 373.
  • At least one slit 381 may be formed in the plurality of door cap covers 380 to allow air to pass therethrough.
  • the plurality of door cap covers 380 may be provided with a grid-shaped air passage 384 to allow air to pass therethrough.
  • the plurality of door cap covers 380 may include a first door cap cover 382 coupled to the first door cap 371 and a second door cap cover 383 coupled to the second door cap 372. have.
  • At least one slit 381 may be formed in the first door cap cover 382, and a lattice-shaped air passage 384 may be formed in the second door cap cover 383.
  • the door 2000 may further include a plurality of ducts 390 for discharging heat generated from the display unit 200.
  • the plurality of ducts 390 may be disposed inside the door 2000.
  • the plurality of ducts 390 may be disposed inside the door 2000 to connect the air flow units 373 formed in the plurality of door caps 371 and 372 and the air move units 231 formed in the display unit case 240.
  • the openings 2111 formed in the at least one slit 381, the air passage part 384, the air moving part 231, the plurality of ducts 390, the air flow part 373, and the circuit board cover 2100 have air. They can communicate with each other so that they can pass through.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a heat dissipation structure.
  • the heat dissipation structure may be provided inside the door 2000 to dissipate heat generated from the display unit 200.
  • the heat dissipation structure includes an air moving part 231 formed in the display unit case 240, a plurality of ducts 390, an air flow part 373 formed in the plurality of door caps 371 and 372, and a plurality of door cap covers 380. At least one slit 381 formed in the air passage portion 384 and the opening 2111 formed in the circuit board cover 2100 may be included.
  • the internal air and the external air of the door 2000 may circulate through the heat dissipation structure, and heat generated in the display unit 200 may be discharged to the outside of the door 2000 in the air circulation process.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include a display unit 200.
  • the display unit 200 may be installed in the door 2000.
  • the display unit 200 may include a display 210 for displaying an image.
  • Display 210 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD).
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display glass 220. Since the description of the display glass 220 is the same as that described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 21, it will be omitted.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display case 230 having a display mounting unit 234 on which the display 210 is mounted.
  • the display case 230 may include a first surface 232 facing the front of the refrigerator 1 and a second surface 233 facing the rear of the refrigerator 1.
  • the display mounting unit 234 may be recessed in the first surface 232.
  • internal parts such as an access sensor 50 may be disposed on the first surface 232.
  • At least one circuit board 95 including the microcomputer 90 may be disposed on the display case 230. At least one circuit board 95 including the microcomputer 90 may be disposed on the second surface 233 of the display case 230.
  • the display case 230 may include a body 2301 in which the display mounting unit 234 is provided.
  • the display case 230 may further include an upper surface 2302 formed at the upper end of the body 2301 and a lower surface 2303 formed at the lower end of the body 2301.
  • the display case 230 may include at least one fixing member fastening part 239a. At least one fixing member fastening part 239a may be formed on the upper surface 2302 of the display case 230. At least one fixing member fastening part 239a may extend upward from the display case 230. In detail, the at least one fixing member fastening part 239a may extend upward from the top surface 2302 of the display case 230.
  • the fixing member 2400 may be fixedly coupled to at least one fixing member coupler 249 to be described later through at least one fixing member fastening part 239a.
  • the display case 230 may further include a coupling piece mounting unit 239b on which the coupling piece 261 of the coupling cover 260 is mounted.
  • Coupling piece mounting portion 239b may be integrally formed with at least one fastening member fastening portion 239a.
  • the engaging piece mounting part 239b may be formed on the upper surface 2302 of the display case 230 so as to extend from the at least one fixing member fastening part 239a toward the front of the door 2000.
  • the engaging piece mounting part 239b may include a recessed part 239c, and the engaging piece 261 of the engaging cover 260 may be detachably mounted to the recessed part 239c of the engaging piece mounting part 239b. .
  • the display unit 200 may further include a display unit case 240 fixedly coupled to the door 2000.
  • the display unit case 240 may be fixedly coupled to the rear of the door frame 310.
  • the display unit case 240 may have a box shape having a front surface open to accommodate the circuit board cover 2100 and the display case 230. That is, the circuit board cover 2100 and the display case 230 may be mounted inside the display unit case 240.
  • the display unit case 240 may include a base 2501 facing the body 2301.
  • the display unit case 240 may further include at least one fixing member coupler 249. At least one fixing member coupling part 249 may be provided in the display unit case 240 to correspond to the at least one fixing member fastening part 239a. The at least one fixing member coupler 249 may extend from the base 2501 of the display unit case 240 to protrude toward the front of the door 2000. At least one fixing member coupling portion 249 may have a boss shape.
  • the display unit case 240 may further include a fastener fitting part (not shown) to which the fastening piece 262 of the coupling cover 260 is mounted.
  • the fastening piece mounting portion may be formed on the upper portion of the at least one fixing member coupling portion 249.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a circuit board cover 2100.
  • the circuit board cover 2100 may be disposed between the display unit case 240 and the display case 230.
  • the circuit board cover 2100 may be fixedly coupled to at least one of the display unit case 240, the door frame 310, and the display case 230.
  • An opening 2111 may be formed in the circuit board cover 2100.
  • the opening 2111 may serve as a heat dissipation structure.
  • the heat generated in the circuit board 95 may include the opening 2111, the air moving part 231, the duct 390, the air flow part 373, and the at least one slit 381 or the opening 2111, air. Passing through the eastern portion 231, the duct 390, the air flow portion 373, and the air passage portion 384 may be emitted to the outside of the door 2000.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a coupling cover 260.
  • Coupling cover 260 is a configuration for the convenience of assembly of the display unit 200.
  • the coupling cover 260 may be detachably coupled to the display case 230 and the display unit case 240.
  • the display case 230 and the display unit case 240 may be assembled in the front and rear directions X of the door 2000 by the fixing member 2400 after the coupling cover 260 is separated.
  • a detailed description of the method of combining the display unit case 240 and the display case 230 in the front-rear direction X of the door 2000 will be described later.
  • the display unit 200 When the display unit case 240 and the display case 230 are combined in the front and rear directions X of the door 2000, the display unit 200 has a different appearance from the display unit 200 shown in FIG. 1. .
  • the recessed portion 224 of the display glass 220 and the recessed portion 238 of the display case 230 may be omitted. Therefore, the display unit 200 having a cleaner design may be realized. In addition, the display case 230 and the display unit case 240 may be easily assembled.
  • the display unit 200 may further include a fixing member 2400 fixedly coupling the display unit case 240 and the display case 230 in the front and rear directions X of the door 2000.
  • the fixing member 2400 may include a screw.
  • the fixing member 2400 may fix the display case 230 and the display unit case 240 in the front and rear directions X of the door 2000.
  • the fixing member 2400 may be fixedly coupled to the at least one fixing member coupler 249 of the display unit case 240 by passing through the at least one fixing member fastening part 239a of the display case 230. have.
  • the handle 100 is coupled to the handle mounting portion 311 of the door frame 310.
  • the display unit case 240 is coupled to the door frame 310 so that the display unit case 240 is located behind the door frame 310.
  • the insertion frame 340 of the door frame 310 is guided to the insertion space 244 by a plurality of guide protrusions 247 formed on the display unit case 240, and a plurality of locking portions formed on the display unit case 240. 246 is hooked to the plurality of coupling parts 350 formed in the insertion frame 340.
  • the display glass 220 is attached to the display case 230 such that the display glass 220 is positioned in front of the display 210. do.
  • the circuit board cover 2100 and the display case 230 are positioned inside the display unit case 240 such that the circuit board cover 2100 and the display case 230 are located in front of the display unit case 240. Let's do it.
  • the fixing member 2400 may be penetrated through the at least one fixing member fastening part 239a of the display case 230 and fixedly coupled to the at least one fixing member coupling part 249 of the display unit case 240.
  • the display case 230 and the display unit case 240 are fixedly coupled to the front and rear directions X of the door 2000.
  • the coupling cover 260 may be disposed on the front of the door 2000 so that the structure of the door 2000 is not visible from the outside.
  • the coupling cover 260 may be coupled to the front surface of the door 2000 to be positioned above the display glass 220.
  • the coupling piece 261 of the coupling cover 260 is coupled to the coupling piece mounting portion 239b of the display case 230, and the coupling piece 262 of the coupling cover 260 is connected to the display unit case 240. It is coupled to the fastener mounting part.
  • the refrigerator 1 may further include at least one speaker 950.
  • At least one speaker 950 may be installed in the door 2000.
  • the at least one speaker 950 may be installed at the lower end of the door 2000.
  • at least one speaker 950 may be installed between the second door cap 372 and the second door cap cover 383.
  • the at least one speaker 950 may be installed in at least one of the second door cap 372 and the second door cap cover 383.
  • the idea of the present invention is not only a four door refrigerator, but also a type of refrigerator such as side by side (SBS) type, top mounted freezer (TMF) type, bottom mounted freezer (BMF) type, french door refrigerator (FDR) type, and one door type. It can be applied to a refrigerator having a rotating door without being bound to.
  • SBS side by side
  • TMF top mounted freezer
  • BMF bottom mounted freezer
  • FDR french door refrigerator

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L'invention concerne un réfrigérateur présentant une structure perfectionnée comportant une unité d'affichage. Le réfrigérateur comprend : un corps; un compartiment de stockage disposé dans le corps et comportant une face avant ouverte; une porte accouplée rotative au corps afin d'ouvrir ou de fermer la face avant ouverte du compartiment de stockage; et une unité d'affichage installée dans la porte, l'unité d'affichage pouvant comprendre : un afficheur destiné à afficher une image; un verre d'afficheur présentant une superficie plus grande que celle de l'afficheur et situé sur une face avant de l'afficheur afin de former un écran tactile; un boîtier d'afficheur comportant une partie d'installation d'afficheur dans laquelle l'afficheur est installé; un boîtier d'unité d'affichage couplé à demeure à la porte; et une unité de fixation destinée à faire pression sur une partie du boîtier d'afficheur afin de coupler à demeure le boîtier d'afficheur au boîtier d'unité d'affichage.
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