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WO2023282636A1
WO2023282636A1 PCT/KR2022/009792 KR2022009792W WO2023282636A1 WO 2023282636 A1 WO2023282636 A1 WO 2023282636A1 KR 2022009792 W KR2022009792 W KR 2022009792W WO 2023282636 A1 WO2023282636 A1 WO 2023282636A1
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Myungjin Chung
Jeongwon Park
Yoonseong Nam
Sounguk KIM
Kyungseok Kim
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Lg Electronics Inc.
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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
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    • F25D19/02—Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices or objects to be refrigerated, e.g. infrared detectors plug-in type
    • 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
    • F25D19/00—Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices or objects to be refrigerated, e.g. infrared detectors
    • F25D19/003—Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices or objects to be refrigerated, e.g. infrared detectors with respect to movable containers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D11/00—Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D17/00—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/04—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection
    • F25D17/06—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation
    • F25D17/062—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation in household refrigerators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F25D17/08—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection by forced circulation using ducts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D21/00—Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water
    • F25D21/14—Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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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
    • F25D2317/00—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2317/06—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation
    • F25D2317/065—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation characterised by the air return
    • F25D2317/0651—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation characterised by the air return through the bottom
    • 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
    • F25D2317/00—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2317/06—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation
    • F25D2317/066—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation characterised by the air supply
    • F25D2317/0661—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation characterised by the air supply from the bottom
    • 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
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/144—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans
    • F25D2321/1441—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans inside a refrigerator

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  • the present disclosure relates to a storehouse.
  • a storehouse may include a storage space for storing goods.
  • Examples of the storehouse may include a refrigerator.
  • the refrigerator is an apparatus that cools objects to be cooled (e.g., food, drugs, and cosmetics) (hereinafter referred to as food for convenience), or stores food at low temperature so as to prevent spoilage and deterioration.
  • the refrigerator includes a storage space in which food is stored, and a refrigeration cycle part that cools the storage space.
  • the refrigeration cycle part may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion mechanism, and an evaporator, through which a refrigerant circulates.
  • a refrigerator may include an outer case, and an inner case located inside the outer case and having an opened front side.
  • a refrigerator may include a cold air discharge duct disposed inside the inner case to partition the inside of the inner case into a storage space and a heat exchange space.
  • the storage space may be defined in front of the cold air discharge duct
  • the heat exchange space may be defined in the rear of the cold air discharge duct.
  • An evaporator and an evaporating fan may be disposed in the heat exchange space.
  • the refrigerator may have a separate machine space defined outside the inner case.
  • a compressor, a condenser, and a condensing fan may be disposed in the machine space.
  • the compressor in the machine space may be connected to the evaporator in the heat exchange space through a refrigerant pipe.
  • the storage space may be provided with a withdrawable drawer.
  • a plurality of the drawers may be provided in a vertical direction.
  • the compressor in the machine space and the evaporator in the inner case are disposed in spaces separated from each other and are connected to each other by the refrigerant pipe. Therefore, when it is necessary to repair the refrigeration cycle part, it is inconvenient to take out food stored in the refrigerator so as to check and repair failure.
  • the evaporator since the evaporator has to be integrally formed inside the refrigerator body and the evaporator has to be fixed to the refrigerator body by welding or the like, there is an inconvenience in manufacturing the refrigerator.
  • the evaporator defrosts heat exchange with the storage space increases the internal temperature of the refrigerator.
  • the heat exchange space is disposed in the rear of the storage space, the width of the rear wall of the refrigerator body in the front-and-rear direction increases as much as the size of the heat exchange space. Therefore, the volume of the storage space is reduced as much.
  • a refrigerator including a cooling module that integrally configures a heat absorbing portion and a heat dissipating portion has been proposed.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse in which a first storage space configured to provide a space in which goods are stored is fluidly connected to a second storage space configured to provide a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse including a heat exchanger case forming a second wall and in which a first heat exchanger is installed.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse that can generate a flow passing through a first heat exchanger by installing a first fan inside the heat exchanger case.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse in which a drain hole is formed in a heat exchanger case so that a fluid generated in a first heat exchanger or a first fan can be easily discharged.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse in which the drain hole can be disposed on or adjacent to the center line of the first heat exchanger with respect to the left-and-right direction so that the fluid is smoothly discharged through the drain hole.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a heat exchange device in which the drain hole can be disposed on or adjacent to a vertical extension line passing through a first fan so that the fluid is smoothly discharged through the drain hole.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse in which the first fan is installed on the rear side of the first heat exchanger and the drain hole is formed in the rear portion of the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case, so that the fluid is smoothly discharged.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse in which the drain hole is formed in the center of the heat exchanger case with respect to the left-and-right direction, so that the fluid is smoothly discharged.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse in which the drain hole is disposed closer to the center of the first fan than the center of the first heat exchanger, so that the fluid is smoothly discharged.
  • An embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a storehouse in which the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case is inclined downward toward the drain hole, so that the fluid is smoothly discharged through the drain hole.
  • the present disclosure may be a storehouse including a first storage space configured to provide a space in which goods are stored within a predetermined temperature or a predetermined temperature range and a second storage space configured to provide a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated.
  • the storehouse may include a third storage space configured to provide a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated.
  • the storehouse may include a first wall defining at least a part of the first storage space.
  • the storehouse may include a second wall defining at least a part of the second storage space.
  • the storehouse may include a third wall defining at least a part of the third storage space.
  • the storehouse may include a heat exchanger case accommodating the first heat exchanger and constituting at least a part of the second wall of the second storage space.
  • a drain hole is defined in the heat exchanger case, so that the fluid generated in the first heat exchanger or the first fan can be easily discharged.
  • the drain hole is disposed on or adjacent to the center line of the first heat exchanger with respect to the left-and-right direction, so that the fluid generated in the first heat exchanger is easily discharged.
  • the drain hole is disposed on or adjacent to a vertical extension line passing through the first fan, so that condensed water generated in the first fan may be easily discharged through the drain hole.
  • the first fan may be installed at the rear side of the first heat exchanger, and the drain hole may be formed in the rear portion of the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case adjacent to the first fan.
  • the drain hole is formed on the center of the heat exchanger case with respect to the left-and-right direction, the fluid existing in the heat exchanger case can be easily discharged.
  • the drain hole is disposed closer to the center of the first fan than the center of the first heat exchanger, the fluid generated in the first heat exchanger may flow toward the drain hole, and the fluid generated in the first fan may fall toward the drain hole.
  • the fluid existing in the heat exchanger case may be easily discharged through the drain hole.
  • a storehouse may include a first storage space configured to provide a space in which goods are stored within a predetermined temperature or a predetermined temperature range and a second storage space configured to provide a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated.
  • the storehouse may include a third storage space configured to provide a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated.
  • the storehouse may include a first wall defining at least a part of the first storage space.
  • the storehouse may include a second wall defining at least a part of the second storage space.
  • the storehouse may include a third wall defining at least a part of the third storage space.
  • the storehouse may include an outlet passage defined in the second wall and through which the fluid inside the second storage space is discharged.
  • the second storage space may be fluidly connected to the first storage space.
  • At least a part of the second wall may include a heat exchanger case configured to accommodate the second heat exchanger, and the outlet passage may include a drain hole formed in a bottom of the heat exchanger case.
  • the drain hole may be provided at a position adjacent to the first heat exchanger.
  • the heat exchanger case may include a fluid collecting portion provided below the first heat exchanger, and the drain hole may pass through the fluid collecting portion.
  • the fluid collecting portion may include a bottom surface portion inclined downward from an edge of the fluid collecting portion toward the drain hole.
  • the bottom surface portion may include: a first surface portion extending obliquely downward from one edge of the fluid collecting portion and connected to the drain hole; and a second surface portion extending obliquely downward from another edge of the fluid collecting portion and connected to the drain hole.
  • the center line (l) may pass through the drain hole.
  • the bottom surface portion may include: a first inclined portion inclined downward from one edge of the fluid collecting portion toward the drain hole by a first predetermined angle; and a second inclined portion inclined downward from the first inclined portion by a second predetermined angle and connected to the drain hole.
  • the storehouse may further include a fan assembly disposed to be closer to the second inclined portion than the first inclined portion.
  • the storehouse may further include a tray configured to store a fluid discharged through the outlet passage, wherein the heat exchanger case includes a bottom surface portion supported by the tray.
  • the tray may include a support wall configured to separate a bottom surface portion of the heat exchanger case from a fluid collecting surface of the tray.
  • the support wall may extend obliquely downward toward the outlet passage in a shape corresponding to an inclined shape of the bottom surface portion.
  • the bottom surface portion of the heat exchanger case may include: a bottom inclined portion extending obliquely downward from a front lower end of the heat exchanger case; and a bottom lower end portion extending evenly rearward from the bottom inclined portion.
  • the outlet passage may be defined in the lower end portion.
  • the heat exchanger case may include: an outer case; an inner case disposed inside the outer case; and a case insulating material provided between the outer case and the inner case to form an insulating wall.
  • the outlet passage may include: a first hole defining portion provided in the inner case; and a second hole defining portion provided in the outer case and coupled to the first hole defining portion.
  • the storehouse may further include a fan assembly disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger, wherein at least a part of the fan assembly may be located within the heat exchanger case.
  • the outlet passage may be located closer to the fan assembly than the first heat exchanger.
  • the first heat exchanger and the fan assembly may be disposed in a front-and-rear direction, and the drain hole may be defined in a rear portion with respect to a center of the bottom surface portion of the heat exchanger case.
  • the storehouse may further include a cap member movably provided in the heat exchanger case and configured to open or close the outlet passage.
  • first and second storage spaces are fluidly connected to each other. Therefore, the fluid heat-exchanged in a first heat exchanger may be easily supplied to the first storage space, and the fluid in the first storage space may be easily returned to the second storage space.
  • a first fan is installed inside a heat exchanger case, so that a flow through the first heat exchanger can be easily generated.
  • a drain hole is formed in the heat exchanger case, so that the fluid generated in the first heat exchanger or the first fan can be easily discharged.
  • the drain hole is disposed on or adjacent to the center line of the first heat exchanger with respect to the left-and-right direction, so that the fluid can be smoothly discharged through the drain hole.
  • the drain hole is disposed on or adjacent to a vertical extension line passing through the first fan, so that the fluid can be smoothly discharged through the drain hole.
  • the first fan is installed on the rear side of the first heat exchanger and the drain hole is formed in the rear portion of the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case, so that the fluid can be smoothly discharged.
  • the drain hole is formed in the center of the heat exchanger case with respect to the left-and-right direction, so that the fluid can be smoothly discharged.
  • the drain hole is disposed closer to the center of the first fan than the center of the first heat exchanger, so that the fluid can be smoothly discharged.
  • the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case is inclined downward toward the drain hole, so that the fluid can be smoothly discharged through the drain hole.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a storehouse according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the storehouse according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a storehouse body and a heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view of a partial configuration of the heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7' of FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of the heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11' of FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is a side view of the heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13' of FIG. 12.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the heat exchange device is disposed in a device accommodation space, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the heat exchanger case is in contact with a partition wall, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a heat exchanger case according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a heat exchanger case according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the present disclosure may be a storehouse including a first storage space configured to provide a space in which goods are stored within a predetermined temperature or a predetermined temperature range and a second storage space configured to provide a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated.
  • Examples of the storehouse may be a refrigerator, a heating cabinet, and the like.
  • Examples of the goods may include food, medical products, and the like.
  • the storehouse may include a third storage space configured to provide a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated.
  • the storehouse may include a first wall defining at least a part of the first storage space.
  • the storehouse may include a second wall defining at least a part of the second storage space.
  • the storehouse may include a third wall defining at least a part of the third storage space.
  • the second storage space may be fluidly connected to the first storage space.
  • the first heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger that is fluidly connected to an inner space of the first storage space to exchange heat with a fluid present in the inner space.
  • the second heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger that is fluidly connected to an outer space of the first storage space to exchange heat with a fluid present in the outer space.
  • Examples of a heat exchange method of the heat exchanger may include direct heat exchange by conduction or indirect heat exchange by convection or radiation.
  • An example of the heat exchanger may be a heat absorbing portion, a cooling power generator, and a heat exchanger provided as a cold source.
  • An example of the cold source may be an evaporator, a heat absorbing surface of a thermoelectric element as a heat absorbing portion of a thermoelectric module, or a cold sink connected to the heat absorbing surface.
  • the heat exchanger may be a heat dissipating portion, a heat power generator, and a heat exchanger provided as a heat source.
  • the heat source may be a condenser, a heat generating surface of a thermoelectric element as a heat dissipating portion of a thermoelectric module, or a heat sink connected to the heat generating surface.
  • the fluid may include a liquid or a gas, such as air, water, and a refrigerant.
  • the first wall may be provided to separate the inner space of the first storage space from the outer space of the first storage space.
  • the second wall may be provided to separate the inner space of the second storage space from the outer space of the second storage space.
  • the third wall may be provided to separate the inner space of the third storage space from the outer space of the third storage space.
  • the first wall may be provided to separate the first storage space from at least one of the second storage space and the third storage space.
  • the second wall may be provided to separate the second storage space from at least one of the first storage space and the third storage space.
  • the third wall may be provided to separate the third storage space from at least one of the first storage space and the second storage space.
  • the wall provided to separate the first storage space from the second storage space may be provided as a common wall between the first wall and the second wall.
  • the wall provided to separate the second storage space from the third storage space may be provided as a common wall between the second wall and the third wall.
  • the wall provided to separate the first storage space from the third storage space may be provided as a common wall between the first wall and the third wall.
  • the wall may be provided as one wall including a plurality of layers.
  • a plurality of walls may be connected in a longitudinal direction and provided as one wall.
  • Fluidly connecting the first space and the second space may be defined as follows: the fluid located in one of the first space and the second space is movable to the other one of the first space and the second space.
  • the storehouse may include a door provided to open or close the first storage space.
  • the door may be provided to cover at least a part of the second storage space.
  • the door may be provided to cover at least a part of the third storage space.
  • the central portion of the object when an object is divided into three equal portions based on the longitudinal direction of the object, the central portion of the object may be defined as the position located in the center among the three equally-divided portions.
  • the peripheral portion of the object may be defined as a portion located to the left or right of the central portion among the three equally-divided portions.
  • the peripheral portion of the object may include a surface in contact with the central portion and a surface opposite thereto. The opposite surface may be defined as a border or an edge of the object.
  • the storehouse may include a fluid generator disposed on a path through which the fluid flows so that the fluid in the inner space of the storage space flows to the outer space of the storage space.
  • the fluid generator may include a fluid generator for the second storage space disposed on a path through which the fluid flows so that the fluid in the second storage space flows to the outer space of the second storage space.
  • the fluid generator may include a fluid generator for the third storage space disposed on a path through which the fluid flows so that the fluid in the third storage space flows to the outer space of the third storage space.
  • Examples of the fluid generator may include a fan allowing air to flow, a pump allowing water to flow, a compressor allowing a refrigerant to flow, and the like.
  • a first passage, through which the fluid flows, may be provided inside of the first wall or in the vicinity of the first wall.
  • Examples of the first passage may be a through hole defined to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.
  • the first passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the outer space of the first storage space to flow to the inner space of the first storage space.
  • the first passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the inner space of the first storage space to flow to the outer space of the first storage space.
  • the first passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged in the outer space of the first storage space to flow to the inside of the first storage space.
  • the first passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged with goods in the inner space of the first storage space to flow to the outer space of the first storage space.
  • the inlet passage may be provided in at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the first storage space.
  • the outlet passage may be provided in at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the lower wall of the first storage space.
  • the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the rear wall of the first storage space.
  • the outlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the lower wall of the first storage space.
  • a second passage, through which the fluid flows, may be provided inside of the second wall or in the vicinity of the second wall.
  • Examples of the second passage may be a through hole defined to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.
  • the second passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the outer space of the second storage space to flow to the inner space of the second storage space.
  • the second passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the inner space of the second storage space to flow to the outer space of the second storage space.
  • the second passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged in the outer space of the second storage space to flow to the inside of the second storage space.
  • the second passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged with the first heat exchanger to flow to the outer space of the second storage space.
  • the inlet passage may be provided in at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the second storage space.
  • the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the upper wall of the second storage space.
  • the outlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the upper wall of the second storage space.
  • a third passage, through which the fluid flows, may be provided inside of the third wall or in the vicinity of the third wall.
  • Examples of the third passage may be a through hole defined to pass through the inside of the wall, a duct provided inside the wall, or a duct provided outside the wall.
  • the third passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the outer space of the third storage space to flow to the inner space of the third storage space.
  • the third passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid in the inner space of the third storage space to flow to the outer space of the third storage space.
  • the third passage may include an inlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged in the outer space of the third storage space to flow to the inside of the third storage space.
  • the third passage may include an outlet passage configured to guide the fluid heat-exchanged with the second heat exchanger to flow to the outer space of the third storage space.
  • the inlet passage may be provided in at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall of the third storage space.
  • the outlet passage may be provided in at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the lower wall of the third storage space.
  • the inlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the front wall of the third storage space.
  • the outlet passage may be provided as a through hole or a duct disposed in the front wall of the third storage space.
  • the fluid in the inner space of the first storage space may be fluidly connected to one of the second storage space and the third storage space.
  • the fluid in the inner space of the first storage space may flow to the inner space of the second storage space via the second passage.
  • the fluid in the inner space of the second storage space may flow to the inner space of the first storage space via the first passage.
  • the fluid in the outer space of the storehouse may be fluidly connected to one of the second storage space and the third storage space.
  • the fluid in the inner space of the third storage space may flow to the outer space of the third storage space via the third passage.
  • the fluid in the outer space of the third storage space may flow to the inner space of the third storage space via the third passage.
  • the second storage space may be disposed in the outer space of the first storage space together with the third storage space.
  • At least a part of the second wall may be coupled to at least a part of the third wall and then disposed in the outer space of the first storage space.
  • At least a part of the second wall may be integrally provided with at least a part of the third wall and then disposed in the outer space of the first storage space.
  • At least a part of the second wall may extend so as to be provided as at least a part of the third wall.
  • At least a part of the third wall may extend so as to be provided as at least a part of the second wall.
  • At least a part of the second wall may extend to support at least a part of the third wall.
  • At least a part of the third wall may extend to support at least a part of the second wall.
  • the portion from which the second wall extends may be provided on at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the rear wall of the second storage space.
  • the portion from which the third wall extends may be provided on at least one of the front wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper wall, and the rear wall of the third storage space.
  • the portion from which the second wall extends may be provided on the lower wall of the second storage space.
  • the portion from which the third wall extends may be provided on the lower wall of the third storage space.
  • the first heat exchanger acting as a cold source may be provided in the second storage space.
  • a heat source that removes frost generated in the first heat exchanger may be disposed in the vicinity of the first heat exchanger.
  • the heat source may be a defrosting heat source.
  • the first heat exchanger acting as a heat source may be provided in the second storage space.
  • a cold source that removes steam generated in the first heat exchanger may be disposed in the vicinity of the first heat exchanger.
  • the cold source may be a steam removing cold source.
  • the second wall may include a through hole through which the second storage space is fluidly connected to the first storage space.
  • the second wall may include a portion having a higher degree of insulation than the third wall.
  • the second wall may be a wall that partitions the first storage space and the second storage space.
  • the second wall may include a through hole through which the second storage space is fluidly connected to the first passage.
  • the second wall may include a portion having a higher degree of insulation than the wall defining the first passage. In this manner, it is possible to reduce the transfer of the heat of the defrosting heat source or the cold of the steam removing cold source to the first storage space or the outer space of the second storage space.
  • the first storage space may include a plurality of storage compartments.
  • the first storage space may include at least one of a partition wall, a drawer, and a shelf so as to form the plurality of storage compartments.
  • a passage through which a fluid flows may be provided between the plurality of storage compartments.
  • An embodiment capable of reducing heat exchange between the defrosting heat source or the steam removing cold source and some of the plurality of storage compartments is as follows. In this manner, when the storehouse is provided as a refrigerator, cooling efficiency may be improved, and when the storehouse is provided as a heating cabinet, heating efficiency may be improved.
  • one of the plurality of storage compartments may include a surface facing the second storage space and a surface facing another one of the plurality of storage compartments.
  • One of the plurality of storage compartments may be disposed between the second storage space and another one of the plurality of storage compartments.
  • one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided as an insulating space for reducing heat transfer between another one of the plurality of storage compartments and the defrosting heat source or the steam removing cold source.
  • one of the plurality of storage compartments may include both the through hole through which the fluid flows into the second storage space and the through hole through which the fluid flows out from the second storage space, and another one of the plurality of storage compartments may include only one of the through hole through which the fluid flows into the second storage space and the through hole through which the fluid flows out from the second storage space.
  • the through hole of one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided inside of the second wall or in the vicinity of the second wall.
  • the through hole of another one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided inside of the first wall or in the vicinity of the first wall.
  • only one of the plurality of storage compartments may be disposed to face the second storage space or may be disposed adjacent to the second storage space.
  • one of the plurality of storage compartments may be provided in at least one of the uppermost end, the lowermost end, the rightmost end, the leftmost end, the rearmost end, and the foremost end of the second storage space.
  • the fluid inside the first storage compartment among the plurality of storage compartments may be provided to flow into the second storage space without passing through another one of the plurality of storage compartments, and the fluid inside the second storage compartment among the plurality of storage compartments may be provided to flow into the second storage space through another one of the plurality of storage compartments.
  • the first storage space may include a portion extending in a horizontal direction, i.e., X-axis direction, and a portion extending in a vertical direction, i.e., Y-axis direction.
  • the second storage space may be disposed adjacent to the third storage space in the X-axis direction.
  • a wall partitioning the second storage space and the third storage space may include a portion extending in the Y-axis direction.
  • the first storage space may include a portion extending in a horizontal direction, i.e., X-axis direction, and a portion extending in a vertical direction, i.e., Y-axis direction.
  • the second storage space may be disposed adjacent to the third storage space in the Y-axis direction.
  • a wall partitioning the second storage space and the third storage space may include a portion extending in the X-axis direction.
  • the first heat exchanger may include a long portion extending in the X-axis direction and a short portion extending in the Y-axis direction, and the fluid generator may be disposed such that a length in the X-axis direction is longer than a length in the Y-axis direction.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed spaced apart from the first heat exchanger in the Y-axis direction.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed above or below the first heat exchanger.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed to overlap the first heat exchanger in the Y-axis direction.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed in an inclined direction with respect to the ground.
  • a suction hole through which the fluid is sucked into the first heat exchanger may be disposed to be lower than a discharge hole through which the fluid heat-exchanged with the first heat exchanger is discharged.
  • the first heat exchanger may include a long portion extending in the X-axis direction and a short portion extending in the Y-axis direction, and the fluid generator may be disposed such that a length in the X-axis direction is shorter than a length in the Y-axis direction.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed spaced apart from the first heat exchanger in the X-axis direction.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed in the front or rear of the first heat exchanger.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed to overlap the first heat exchanger in the X-axis direction.
  • the storehouse may include a fluid generator for the second storage space.
  • An embodiment of the arrangement of the fluid generator is as follows.
  • an imaginary line extending from the center of the fluid generator toward the first heat exchanger may be disposed to pass through the first heat exchanger.
  • the center of the fluid generator may be defined as at least one of the center of gravity, the center of mass, the center of volume, and the center of rotation of the fluid generator.
  • the imaginary line may be disposed to pass through the central portion of the first heat exchanger.
  • the imaginary line may be disposed to pass through the peripheral portion of the first heat exchanger.
  • an imaginary line extending from the center of the fluid generator toward the first storage space may be disposed to pass through the first storage space.
  • An imaginary line extending from the center of the fluid generator toward the first heat exchanger may be disposed so as not to overlap the first heat exchanger.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed inside the second storage space.
  • the first heat exchanger and the fluid generator may be disposed inside the second storage space, which may be advantageous in designing a module for the second storage space.
  • At least a part of the second passage may be provided to be exposed to the second storage space.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed in at least one of the inside of the first passage and the inside of the second passage.
  • the passage on which the fluid generator is disposed may include a portion protruding toward the first storage space. Therefore, the volume of the first storage space may be increased.
  • the fluid generator may be disposed inside the protruding portion.
  • the fluid generator may be provided to form at least a part of the first passage or at least a part of the second passage.
  • the fluid generator may include a fan and a fan housing.
  • the fan housing may define at least a part of the first passage, or the fan housing may define at least a part of the second passage.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a storehouse according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a storehouse 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a storehouse body 10 defining a first storage space 15.
  • the storehouse may be configured as a refrigerator or a heating cabinet.
  • the first storage space 15 may provide a space in which goods are stored within a predetermined temperature or a predetermined temperature range.
  • the storehouse 1 may include a first wall defining at least a part of the first storage space 15.
  • the first wall may include at least one of a front wall, a rear wall, a side wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall.
  • the first wall may include a plurality of walls.
  • the storehouse body 10 may have a hexahedral shape with an opened front side.
  • the shape of the storehouse body 10 is not limited thereto.
  • the storehouse body 10 may include a body outer case 11 (referring to fig. 3), a body inner case 12 (referring to fig. 3) assembled inside the body outer case 11, and a body insulating material 13 (referring to fig. 3) for insulation provided between the body outer case 11 and the body inner case 12.
  • the storehouse 1 may further include a door 20 capable of opening or closing the first storage space 15.
  • the door 20 may be movably provided in front of the storehouse body 10.
  • a shelf 23 on which food is supported may be provided in the first storage space 15.
  • a plurality of shelves 23 may be vertically spaced apart from each other in the first storage space 15.
  • a drawer 22 that accommodates food may be provided in the first storage space 15.
  • the drawer 22 is provided to be withdrawable.
  • the drawer 22 may be provided in plurality.
  • the plurality of drawers 22 may be vertically spaced apart from each other in the first storage space 15.
  • a plurality of storage compartments may be defined by the plurality of shelves 23 or the plurality of drawers 22.
  • a duct 30 for supplying a fluid to the first storage space 15 may be provided on the rear wall of the first storage space 15.
  • the duct 30 may constitute a first passage through which the fluid flows, the first passage being provided inside of the first wall or in the vicinity of the first wall defining the first storage space 15.
  • the duct 30 may be located behind the plurality of drawers 22.
  • the fluid heat-exchanged in a second storage space 16 flows through the duct 30, and a duct discharge hole 35 through which the fluid is discharged to the first storage space 15 may be defined on the front surface of the duct 30.
  • a plurality of duct discharge holes 35 may be defined.
  • the plurality of duct discharge holes 35 may be disposed vertically.
  • the duct 30 extends in the vertical direction and is configured to have a constant width w in the front-and-rear direction. Due to the duct 30 having a constant width, the plurality of drawers 22 may be disposed vertically with the same size and shape.
  • the storehouse 1 may include the second storage space 16 providing a space in which a first heat exchanger E1 is accommodated.
  • the second storage space 16 may be partitioned from the first storage space 15 by a partition wall B1.
  • the partition wall B1 may constitute at least a part of the first storage space 15.
  • the partition wall B1 may constitute at least a part of the second storage space 16.
  • the partition wall B1 may constitute at least a part of the third storage space 17.
  • the storehouse 1 may include a third storage space 17 providing a space in which a second heat exchanger E2 is accommodated.
  • the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2 may be separated by an insulating wall B2.
  • the insulating wall B2 may constitute at least a part of the second storage space 16.
  • the insulating wall B2 may constitute at least a part of the third storage space 17.
  • the storehouse 1 may include a heat exchange device 100.
  • the heat exchange device 100 includes the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may be detachably disposed at the lower portion of the storehouse body 10.
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2 may be provided separately from each other.
  • the second heat exchanger E2 may be disposed in the front portion of the heat exchange device 100, and the first heat exchanger E1 may be disposed in the rear portion of the heat exchange device 100.
  • the insulating wall B2 may be located between the first heat exchanger E1 and the second heat exchanger E2.
  • Two independent flows may be generated in the heat exchange device 100.
  • the two independent flows may include a first flow f1 circulating through the first and second storage spaces 15 and 16 and a second flow f2 passing through the inside and the outside of the third storage space 17.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may further include a cover B3 through which the second flow f2 passes.
  • the cover B3 may define at least a part of the third storage space 17.
  • the cover B3 may include a cover inlet portion through which the fluid outside the third storage space 17 is guided to flow into the third storage space 17, and a cover discharge portion through which the fluid heat-exchanged in the third storage space 17 is discharged.
  • outside air may be introduced from the front side to the third storage space 17 through the cover inlet portion, and may be discharged from the third storage space 17 to the front side through the cover discharge portion.
  • the direction in which the outside air is introduced and discharged is not limited thereto.
  • the second flow f2 may be generated by a fluid generator, for example, a second fan, and may circulate through the cover inlet portion of the cover B3, the third storage space 17, and the cover discharge portion of the cover B3.
  • a fluid generator for example, a second fan
  • At least a part of the cover B3 may be shielded by the door 20.
  • the lower end portion of the door 20 may be formed at a position lower than the upper end portion of the cover B3.
  • the cover B3 may be located under the door 20.
  • the upper end portion of the cover B3 may be formed at a position corresponding to the lower end portion of the door 20 or a position lower than the lower end portion of the door 20.
  • the relative positions of the cover B3 and the door 20 may not be limited thereto.
  • An inlet portion P1 through which the fluid in the first storage space 15 is introduced into the second storage space 16 and an outlet portion P2 through which the fluid heat-exchanged in the second storage space 16 is discharged to the duct 30 may be formed in the partition wall B1.
  • the inlet portion P1 may be disposed above the front portion of the second storage space 16, and the outlet portion P2 may be disposed above the rear portion of the second storage space 16.
  • the first flow f1 may circulate through the inlet portion P1, the second storage space 16, and the outlet portion P2.
  • the first heat exchanger E1 may include an evaporator.
  • the second heat exchanger E2 may include a condenser.
  • the storehouse 1 may include a fluid generator disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger E1 to generate a flow.
  • the fluid generator may include a first fan F.
  • the first fan F may be disposed inside the second storage space 16, inside the partition wall B1, or inside the first storage space 15.
  • the first fan F may be disposed above the first heat exchanger E1.
  • the location of the first fan F is not limited thereto, and the first fan F may be provided at another location if the first fan F is disposed on the outlet side of the first heat exchanger E1.
  • the first fan F may be fluidly connected to the inlet portion P1 and the outlet portion P2. For example, based on the passage of the fluid, the first fan F may be provided between the inlet portion P1 and the outlet portion P2.
  • the fluid which is introduced into the second storage space 16 through the inlet portion P1, may pass through the first heat exchanger E1 and the first fan F and then circulate to the duct 30 through the outlet portion P2.
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the storehouse according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the storehouse body and the heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the storehouse 1 may include the storehouse body 10 defining the first storage space 15, and the door 20 provided in front of the storehouse body 10 to open or close the first storage space 15.
  • the door 20 may include a door handle 28 that allows a user to grip, and a display unit 25 that displays storehouse operation information.
  • the storehouse 1 may further include a heat exchange device 100 including a refrigeration cycle part.
  • the refrigeration cycle part may include a first heat exchanger 220 installed in a second storage space 16 as a first heat exchange portion, and a first fan 310 as a fluid generator.
  • the fluid in the first storage space 15 may circulate through a space in which the first heat exchange portion is installed.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 may include an evaporator, and the first fan 310 may include a cooling fan.
  • the first heat exchange portion may constitute a cooling portion for generating cold air.
  • the refrigeration cycle part may include a compressor 121 and a second heat exchanger 123 as a second heat exchange portion, and a second fan 125 as a fluid generator.
  • the fluid outside the third storage space 17 may circulate through a space in which the second heat exchange portion is installed.
  • the second heat exchanger 123 may include a condenser, and the second fan 125 may include a condensing fan.
  • the second heat exchange portion may constitute a heat dissipation portion that dissipates heat.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may be installed in a device accommodation space 18.
  • the device accommodation space 18 may include a second storage space 16 in which the first heat exchanger 220 is installed, and a third storage space 17 in which the second heat exchanger 123 is installed.
  • the first storage space 15 and the device accommodation space 18 may be separated by a partition wall 50.
  • the partition wall 50 may be located between the storage space 15 and the device accommodation space 18.
  • the partition wall 50 may vertically separate the first storage space 15 and the device accommodation space 18.
  • the partition wall 50 may constitute a part of a body inner case 12.
  • the partition wall 50 may include a wall insulating material 56 (see FIG. 14) for insulating the first storage space 15 and the device accommodation space 18.
  • the device accommodation space 18 may be located below the first storage space 15.
  • the device accommodation space 18 may have a smaller volume than the first storage space 15.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may be located at the lower end portion of the storehouse body 10.
  • An inlet portion 51 through which the fluid in the first storage space 15 is introduced into the second storage space 16 of the heat exchange device 100 is defined in the partition wall 50.
  • the inlet portion 51 may pass through the partition wall 50 to communicate with the second storage space 16 of the heat exchange device 100.
  • the inlet portion 51 may include a hole defined to be long in the left-and-right direction.
  • the storehouse 1 may further include a cover 150 that is provided in front of the heat exchange device 100 and introduces the fluid from the outside of the third storage space 17.
  • the cover 150 may include a cover body 151 having a size corresponding to the front surface of the heat exchange device 100, a cover inlet portion 152 through which the fluid is introduced into the third storage space 17, and a cover outlet portion 153 through which the fluid passing through the third storage space 17 of the heat exchange device 100 is discharged.
  • the cover inlet portion 152 and the cover outlet portion 153 may be disposed on both sides of the cover body 151.
  • the cover inlet portion 152 may be located in front of the second heat exchanger 123.
  • the cover outlet portion 153 may be located in front of the compressor 121.
  • the fluid which is introduced into the third storage space 17 of the heat exchange device 100 through the cover inlet portion 152, may be heat-exchanged through the second heat exchanger 123 and the compressor 121 and may be discharged to the outside of the storehouse through the cover outlet portion 153.
  • the second heat exchange portion of the heat exchange device 100 may be disposed in the front region of the heat exchange device 100.
  • the second heat exchange portion may include a compressor 121, a second fan 125, and a second heat exchanger 123.
  • the compressor 121, the second fan 125, and the second heat exchanger 123 may be disposed in the left-and-right direction.
  • the compressor 121, the second fan 125, and the second heat exchanger 123 may be disposed in a line.
  • the second fan 125 may be disposed between the compressor 121 and the second heat exchanger 123.
  • the second fan 125 may include an axial fan.
  • the first heat exchange portion of the heat exchange device 100 may be disposed in the rear region of the heat exchange device 100.
  • the first heat exchange portion may include the first heat exchanger 220 and the first fan 310.
  • the first heat exchange portion further includes a heat exchanger case 200 defining a space (case accommodation portion) 205 accommodating the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be separated from the second heat exchange portion and configured to have an insulating wall.
  • the case accommodation portion 205 of the heat exchanger case 200 may define at least a part of the second storage space 16.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 includes a case body 210 provided in the rear of the second heat exchange portion.
  • the case body 210 may have a polyhedral shape (e.g., a hexahedral shape) with an opened upper end portion.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 may be disposed inside the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the inner space of the heat exchanger case 200 may define at least a part of the second storage space 16.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include a case insulating material 213 that insulates the inner space and the outer space of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the fluid which is heat-exchanged while passing through the first heat exchanger 220, may flow to the duct 30 of the storehouse body 10 and may be supplied to the first storage space 15 through the duct discharge hole 35.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be coupled to the storehouse body 10.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be in close contact with the partition wall 50.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 further includes a sealing member 240 that seals the space between the heat exchanger case 200 and the partition wall 50.
  • the sealing member 240 may be provided on the upper surface of the heat exchanger case 200 and may be in contact with the bottom surface of the partition wall 50.
  • the sealing member 240 may include a gasket, an O-ring, or a square ring.
  • a sealing groove 210e, in which the sealing member 240 is installed, may be defined in a case top surface portion 210c of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the sealing groove 210e may be defined by being recessed in the case top surface portion 210c.
  • the sealing groove 210e may have a quadrangular groove shape corresponding to the shape of the sealing member 240.
  • the sealing member 240 may protrude from the heat exchanger case 200 by a predetermined height.
  • the sealing member 240 is pressed by the partition wall 50 to achieve sealing. In this process, the protruding height of the sealing member 240 may be reduced or eliminated.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may further include a base 110 on which at least one of the first heat exchange portion and the second heat exchange portion is installed.
  • the base 110 may have a shape corresponding to the lower end portion of the storehouse body 10.
  • the base 110 may form at least a part of a common plate.
  • first and second heat exchange portions are installed on the base 110 together.
  • first and second heat exchange portions may be installed on separate bases, and the first heat exchange portion or the second heat exchange portion may be installed on the ground without a base.
  • the upper surface of the base 110 may provide the installation surface of the first and second heat exchangers
  • the second heat exchanger 123 may be disposed on the front portion of the installation surface
  • the first heat exchanger 220 may be disposed in the rear portion of the installation surface.
  • the compressor 121, the second fan 125, and the second heat exchanger 123 are provided on the front portion of the installation surface.
  • the second fan 125 may be provided between the compressor 121 and the second heat exchanger 123.
  • the base 110 may include a compressor support portion 121a that supports the compressor 121.
  • a plurality of compressor support portions 121a may be provided and may be coupled to legs of the compressor 121.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 may be installed on the base 110.
  • the rear portion of the base 110 may define the installation space for the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may further include a tray 130 for collecting the fluid discharged from the heat exchanger case 200, for example, water or water vapor.
  • the fluid may include condensed water.
  • the tray 130 may include a fluid collecting surface for collecting the fluid and an edge portion protruding upward from the edge of the fluid collecting surface to prevent overflow of the fluid.
  • the edge portion may include a wall (storage wall) that blocks the flow of collected water or water vapor so as to store the collected water or water vapor.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be seated on the upper side of the tray 130.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include a hot line pipe 260 through which a high-temperature refrigerant flows.
  • the hot line pipe 260 may be buried in the wall surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • a high-temperature refrigerant, which is condensed in the second heat exchanger 123, may flow through the hot line pipe 260, and may extend to the front of the storehouse body 10 to perform a function of preventing dew condensation.
  • First through holes 216a and 216b through which the hot line pipe 260 buried in the wall surface is drawn out, may be defined in the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the hot line pipe 260 which is drawn out of the heat exchanger case 200 through the first through holes 216a and 216b, may extend to the front of the storehouse body 10.
  • the first through holes 216a and 216b may be referred to as "hot line through holes”.
  • the heat exchange device 100 further includes a fan assembly 300 for generating the flow of the fluid passing through the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the fan assembly 300 may be located inside the heat exchanger case 200, and may be provided on one side of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the fan assembly 300 may be provided behind the first heat exchanger 220.
  • a part of the fan assembly 300 may protrude upward from the heat exchanger case 200 and may be connected to the lower portion of the duct 30.
  • the fan assembly 300 may include the first fan 310.
  • the first fan 310 may include a centrifugal fan.
  • the fan assembly 300 further includes a shroud 320 on which the first fan 310 is installed to define a passage.
  • the shroud 320 includes a fan inlet portion 323 through which the fluid passing through the first heat exchanger 220 is introduced and a fan outlet portion 326 through which the fluid passing through the first fan 310 is discharged.
  • the fan inlet portion 323 may be formed on the front surface of the shroud 320, and the first fan 310 may be disposed behind the fan inlet portion 323.
  • the fan outlet portion 326 may be formed on the upper surface of the shroud 320.
  • the fluid which is introduced through the fan inlet portion 323 in the axial direction of the first fan 310, may flow upward after passing through the first fan 310 and may be discharged from the shroud 320 through the fan outlet portion 326.
  • the storehouse 1 may further include a roller 19a provided in the lower end portion of the storehouse body 10 for easy movement of the storehouse 1.
  • the rollers 19a may be provided on both sides of the rear portion of the storehouse body 10.
  • An adjustment device 19b for adjusting the height (flatness) of the storehouse body 10 may be provided at the front portion of the storehouse body 10.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view of a partial configuration of the heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7' of FIG. 6.
  • the tray 130 may include a tray body 131 defining a fluid collecting surface.
  • the tray body 131 may have a quadrangular plate shape.
  • the tray 130 may further include a storage wall 132 provided on the edge of the tray body 131 and protruding upward.
  • the storage wall 132 may prevent the fluid collected in the tray 130 from overflowing.
  • the tray 130 may further include a support wall 133 provided on the tray body 131 to support the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the support wall 133 may protrude upward from the tray body 131.
  • a plurality of support walls 133 may be provided.
  • the plurality of support walls 133 may be spaced apart from each other in the left-and-right direction of the tray 130.
  • the support wall 133 may be provided to be inclined downward to the rear. Therefore, the heat exchanger case 200 supported by the support wall 133 may be disposed to be inclined downward to the rear.
  • a discharge passage through which the fluid is discharged is defined in the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the discharge passage may define a drain hole 208.
  • a drain hole 208, through which the fluid is discharged, is defined in the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the drain hole 208 may be defined in the rear portion of the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 200. Since the heat exchanger case 200 is disposed to be inclined downward to the rear, the fluid present in the heat exchanger case 200 may be easily discharged through the drain hole 208.
  • the condensed water discharged through the drain hole 208 may be collected in the tray 130.
  • At least some storage walls 132 of the tray 130 may support at least one of the front and rear surfaces and the left and right side surfaces of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • a tray recessed portion 136 may be defined in at least one of the plurality of storage walls 132 of the tray 130. At least a part of a refrigerant pipe constituting the second heat exchange portion may be configured to pass through the tray recessed portion 136.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may have a hexahedral shape with an opened upper end portion.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include a case front surface portion 210a, a case side surface portion 210b extending rearward from both sides of the case front surface portion 210a, a case top surface portion 210c forming the upper end portion of the heat exchanger case 200, and a case rear surface portion 210d facing the case front surface portion 210a.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include a case extension portion 215 that further extends rearward from the case top surface portion 210c.
  • the case extension portion 215 may be understood as a portion located adjacent to or in contact with the lower end portion of the rear wall of the storehouse body 10.
  • the first through holes 216a and 216b, through which the hot line pipe 260 is drawn out, may be defined in the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the first through holes 216a and 216b may include one through hole 216a through which an outlet pipe extending from the outlet side of the second heat exchanger 123 in the hot line pipe 260 passes; and other through hole 216b through which an outlet pipe extending toward the front side of the storehouse body 10 in the hot line pipe 260 passes.
  • the one through hole 216a may be defined at a position adjacent to the pipe on the outlet side of the second heat exchanger 123.
  • the one through hole 216a may be defined in the case side surface portion 210b.
  • the other through hole 216b may be defined at a position adjacent to the pipe on the door side.
  • the pipe on the door side may be understood as a refrigerant pipe disposed inside or near the first wall defining at least a part of the first storage space in order to prevent dew from being formed on a portion adjacent to the door.
  • the other through hole 216b may be defined in the case front surface portion 210a.
  • second through holes 217a and 217b through which a suction line heat exchanger (SLHX) 270 is drawn out may be defined.
  • the SLHX 270 may include a first refrigerant pipe 276 and a second refrigerant pipe 275.
  • a low-pressure gas refrigerant may flow through the first refrigerant pipe 276, and a condensed refrigerant may flow through the second refrigerant pipe 275.
  • the first refrigerant pipe 276 and the second refrigerant pipe 275 may be disposed adjacent to each other to enable heat exchange.
  • first refrigerant pipe 276 and the second refrigerant pipe 275 may be disposed in contact with each other to enable heat exchange.
  • the first refrigerant pipe 276 and the second refrigerant pipe 275 may be contacted by soldering, but the contact method is not limited thereto.
  • the first through holes 217a and 217b may include one through hole 217a through which an outlet pipe extending from the front of the heat exchanger case 200 in the SLHX 270 passes; and other through hole 217b through which an outlet pipe drawn out from the inner surface of the heat exchanger case 200 in the SLHX 270 passes.
  • the one through hole 217a may be defined at a position adjacent to the compressor 121.
  • the one through hole 217a may be defined in the case front surface portion 210a.
  • the other through hole 217b may be defined at a position adjacent to the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the other through hole 217b may be defined on the inner surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include a third through hole 218.
  • the third through hole 218 may be understood as a hole through which a heat insulating foam is injected so as to form a heat insulating material in the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the third through hole 218 may be defined in, for example, the case side surface portion 210b.
  • the fan assembly 300 may include a shroud 320 on which the first fan 310 is installed.
  • the shroud 320 may include a first part 320a defining a fan seating portion 325 on which the first fan 310 is seated.
  • the first part 320a may define the rear portion of the shroud 320, and the fan seating portion 325 may be defined on the front surface of the first part 320a.
  • the first part 320a may further include a drain guide 327 for guiding the fluid generated in the fan assembly 300 to the lower side of the fan assembly 300.
  • the drain guide 327 may protrude from the front surface of the first part 320a and may extend obliquely downward toward the lower side of the first fan 310.
  • the shroud 320 includes a second part 320b coupled to the first part 320a.
  • the second part 320b may define the front portion of the shroud 320.
  • the second part 320b may define a fan inlet portion 323 through which the fluid is introduced into the first fan 310.
  • the first and second parts 320a and 320b may define an installation space for the first fan 310 in the shroud 320, and may define a passage.
  • the shroud 320 may further include a wall coupling portion 324 defining the upper surface thereof.
  • the wall coupling portion 324 may extend forward from the upper end portion of the second part 320b and may be coupled to the partition wall 50.
  • the wall coupling portion 324 may be provided in front of the fan outlet portion 326.
  • the fluid which is introduced into the heat exchanger case 200, may pass through the first heat exchanger 220 and may be sucked through the first fan 310.
  • the fluid discharged from the first fan 310 may flow through the duct 30.
  • a passage is defined in the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the passage may be defined in the case accommodation portion 205 in which the first heat exchanger 220 and the fan assembly 300 are installed.
  • the case accommodation portion 205 may include a first accommodation space 205a defining an area in which the first heat exchanger 220 is installed and a second accommodation space 205b defining an area in which the fan assembly 300 is installed.
  • the first accommodation space 205a may be defined in the front portion of the case accommodation portion 205
  • the second accommodation space 205b may be defined in the rear portion of the case accommodation portion 205.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 when configured as an evaporator, the first heat exchanger may include a refrigerant pipe 221 through which a refrigerant flows, and a fin 222 coupled to the refrigerant pipe 221.
  • the refrigerant pipe 221 may be formed in multiple stages, and both sides of the refrigerant pipe 221 may have a bent shape.
  • a plurality of fins 222 may be provided.
  • the plurality of fins 222 may be spaced apart from each other in the left-and-right direction.
  • the fin 222 may extend in the front-and-rear direction.
  • the heat exchange surface of the fin 222 may be disposed to face the left-and-right inner surfaces of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 may be configured to have a hexahedral shape as a whole.
  • the case accommodation portion 205 may be defined by recessing downward from the upper end portion of the heat exchanger case 200 to correspond to the shape of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • a drain hole 208 through which the fluid generated in the first heat exchanger 220 or the first fan 310 is discharged, may be defined in the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the drain hole 208 may be defined in the inner lower surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the drain hole 208 may be defined in the lower surface 207 of the case accommodation portion 205.
  • the drain hole 208 may be defined below the second accommodation space 205b. That is, the drain hole 208 may be defined to vertically overlap the second accommodation space 205b.
  • the lower surface 207 of the case accommodation portion 205 may be inclined downward toward the drain hole 208. Therefore, the fluid generated in the first heat exchanger 220 or the first fan 310 may fall and easily flow toward the drain hole 208.
  • the drain hole 208 may be defined in the central portion of the heat exchanger case 200 with respect to the left-and-right direction. That is, the distance from the drain hole 208 to the left end of the heat exchanger case 200 may be equal to the distance from the drain hole 208 to the right end of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the left portion and the right portion of the heat exchanger case 200 may be symmetrical with respect to the drain hole 208.
  • a center line (l1) in the front-and-rear direction passing through the center of the first heat exchanger 220 may pass through the center of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the center line in the front-and-rear direction passing through the center of the first heat exchanger 220 may pass through the center of the drain hole 208.
  • a tube through which a refrigerant flows (hereinafter referred to as a refrigerant tube) may be buried in the wall surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the refrigerant tube may include a hot line pipe 260.
  • the refrigerant heat-exchanged in the second heat exchanger 123 may flow through the hot line pipe 260.
  • the hot line pipe 260 may be drawn out of the heat exchanger case 200 through the first through holes 216a and 216b.
  • One end portion of the hot line pipe 260 may pass through one through hole 216a of the first through holes 216a and 216b, and may extend to the side of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • One end of the hot line pipe 260 may be connected to the outlet side of the second heat exchanger 123.
  • the other end portion of the hot line pipe 260 may pass through the other through hole 216b of the first through holes 216a and 216b, and may extend forward from the heat exchanger case 200. In addition, the other end portion of the hot line pipe 260 may extend to the front portion of the storehouse body 10.
  • the hot line pipe 260 may be buried in the case insulating material 213 provided in the heat exchanger case 200. Therefore, the amount of heat emitted from the hot line pipe 260 may be prevented from being transferred toward the case accommodation portion 205.
  • the refrigerant tube may further include an SLHX 270.
  • the SLHX 270 may be configured so that the first refrigerant pipe through which the refrigerant passing through the first heat exchanger 220 flows exchanges heat with the second refrigerant pipe through which the refrigerant heat-exchanged in the second heat exchanger 123 flows.
  • the second refrigerant pipe may include a capillary configured to depressurize the refrigerant.
  • the first refrigerant pipe and the capillary may contact each other.
  • the first refrigerant pipe and the capillary may be soldered.
  • the SLHX 270 may be formed to be long, and may be bent multiple times so as to be installed on the wall surface of the heat exchanger case 200 having a limited volume.
  • the SLHX 270 includes a first heat exchange portion 270a disposed below the heat exchanger case 200 in the vertical direction, a second heat exchange portion 270b connected to the first heat exchange portion 270a and disposed in the central portion of the heat exchanger case 200, and a third heat exchange portion 270c connected to the second heat exchange portion 270b and disposed above the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the SLHX 270 may be buried in the case insulating material 213. Therefore, the amount of heat emitted from the SLHX 270 may be prevented from being transferred toward the case accommodation portion 205.
  • the cover 150 may constitute at least a part of the third wall of the third storage space 17.
  • the cover 150 may define the lower appearance of the storehouse 1 when the door 20 is opened.
  • Coupling brackets 154 coupled to the side walls of the device accommodation space 18 may be provided on both sides of the cover 150.
  • the coupling brackets 154 may protrude outward from both ends of the cover body 151.
  • a plurality of coupling brackets 154 may be provided at the side end portion of the cover body 151 and spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction.
  • the coupling bracket 154 may define a coupling hole, and a predetermined coupling member may be inserted into the coupling hole and coupled to the side wall of the device accommodation space 18.
  • the height of the upper end portion of the cover 150 may correspond to the height of the bottom of the partition wall 50.
  • the opened front end portion of the device accommodation space 18 may be shielded by the cover 150.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of the heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11' of FIG. 10
  • FIG. 12 is a side view of the heat exchanger case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13' of FIG. 12.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include a case body 210 having a box shape with an opened upper end portion.
  • the case body 210 may have a hexahedral shape with an opened upper end portion.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 includes a case accommodation portion 205 in which the first heat exchanger 220 and the fan assembly 300 can be installed.
  • the case accommodation portion 205 may be formed by being recessed downward from the upper end portion of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the inner surface of the heat exchanger case 200 defines a bottom surface portion 207 provided below the first heat exchanger 220 or the fan assembly 300.
  • the bottom surface portion 207 may define a bottom surface of the case accommodation portion 205.
  • the bottom surface portion 207 may define a fluid collecting surface through which condensed water or defrost water generated in the first heat exchanger 220 and the fan assembly 300 is collected or flows.
  • the bottom surface portion 207 may define a drain hole 208 through which the fluid is discharged to the tray 130.
  • the fluid collected in the bottom surface portion 207 may flow to the drain hole 208.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include a multi-faceted portion defining an outer appearance.
  • the multi-faceted portion may include a case front surface portion 210a, a case side surface portion 210b, a case top surface portion 210c, a case rear surface portion 210d, and a case bottom surface portion 210f.
  • a plurality of through holes may be defined in the multi-faceted portion.
  • the plurality of through holes may include first through holes 216a and 216b through which the hot line pipe 260 passes.
  • the first through holes 216a and 216b may include one through hole 216a through which one side of the hot line pipe 260 passes and other through hole 216b through which the other side of the hot line pipe 260 passes.
  • the one through hole 216a and the other through hole 216b may be defined on different surfaces of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the one through hole 216a may be defined in the case side surface portion 210b, and the other through hole 216b may be defined n the case front surface portion 210c.
  • the plurality of through holes may include second through holes 217a and 217b through which the SLHX 270 passes.
  • the first through holes 217a and 217b may include one through hole 217a through which one side of the heat exchanger 270 passes and other through hole 217b through which the other side of the heat exchanger 270 passes.
  • the one through-hole 217a may be defined on the outer surface of the heat exchanger case 200, and the other through hole 217b may be defined on the inner side surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the plurality of through holes may include a third through hole 218 through which an insulating foam is injected so as to form an insulating wall of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the third through hole 218 may be defined in the case side surface portion 210b.
  • a sealing member 240 for sealing the partition wall 50 and the heat exchanger case 200 to each other may be installed in the case top surface portion 210c.
  • the sealing member 240 may be seated in the sealing groove 210e recessed along the edge of the case top surface portion 210c.
  • the case bottom surface portion 210f may be supported by the support wall 133.
  • the case bottom surface portion 210f may be inclined downward toward the drain hole 208.
  • the case bottom surface portion 210f may be inclined downward to the rear.
  • the support wall 133 may be inclined downward in a direction toward the drain hole 208.
  • the support wall 133 may be inclined downward to the rear.
  • the case bottom surface portion 210f may extend rearward from the lower end portion 210a1 (front lower end portion) of the case front surface portion 210a and may be connected to the case rear surface portion 210d.
  • the case bottom surface portion 210f may include a bottom inclined portion 210f2 extending downward from the front lower end portion 210a1 to the rear.
  • the case bottom surface portion 210f may include a bottom lower end portion 210f1 extending rearward from the bottom inclined portion 210f2 and connected to the case rear surface portion 210d.
  • the bottom lower end portion 210f1 may include a flat surface.
  • the drain hole 208 may pass through the bottom lower end portion 210f1.
  • the bottom lower end portion 210f1 may be formed at a lower position than the front lower end portion 210a1.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 When the heat exchanger case 200 is coupled to the partition wall 50 in a state where the case bottom surface portion 210f is supported by the support wall 133, the heat exchanger case 200 may move upward.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be in a state of being spaced upward apart from the fluid collecting surface of the tray 130 by the support wall 133. Therefore, the heat exchanger case 200 may not be submerged in the condensed fluid collected in the tray 130.
  • the drain hole 208 may be located at the center with respect to the left-and-right direction of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the center line (l0) that bisects the heat exchanger case 200 to the left and right is defined, the center line (l0) may pass through the drain hole 208.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be bilaterally symmetrical.
  • the drain hole 208 may be configured by combining a first hole defining portion 208a provided in the inner case 212 of the heat exchanger case 200 and a second hole defining portion 208b provided in the outer case 211.
  • the bottom surface portion 207 of the heat exchanger case 200 may be inclined downward from the edge toward the center.
  • the drain hole 208 may be defined in the center of the bottom surface portion 207.
  • the bottom surface portion 207 may include a first surface portion 207a extending obliquely downward from the left end edge toward the center by a first predetermined angle ( ⁇ 1), and a second surface portion 207b extending downward from the right end edge toward the center by a second predetermined angle ( ⁇ 2).
  • the first predetermined angle ( ⁇ 1) and the second predetermined angle ( ⁇ 2) may have the same value.
  • the first and second predetermined angles ( ⁇ 1) and ( ⁇ 2) may be in a range of 7°to 10°.
  • the first and second surface portions 207a and 207b may be symmetrical left and right about the drain hole 208, and the thickness of the lower heat insulating wall of the heat exchanger case 200 may be formed evenly based on the drain hole 208.
  • the first predetermined angle ( ⁇ 1) and the second predetermined angle ( ⁇ 2) may have different values. However, even in such a case, the first and second predetermined angles ( ⁇ 1 and ⁇ 2) may be in a range of 7° to 10°.
  • the condensed fluid collected in the bottom surface portion 207 can be easily discharged into the drain hole 208.
  • the bottom surface portion 207 may include a first inclined portion 207c extending downward from the front edge by a third predetermined angle ( ⁇ 3) in a direction (rearward) closer to the drain hole 208, and a second inclined portion 207d extending downward from the first inclined portion 207c toward the drain hole 208 by a fourth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 4).
  • the first inclined portion 207c may be defined below the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the second inclined portion 207d may be located closer to the fan assembly 300 than the first inclined portion 207c.
  • the drain hole 208 may be defined closer to the center of the fan assembly 300 than the center of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the fourth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 4) may be greater than the third predetermined angle ( ⁇ 3). That is, since the fourth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 4) is relatively great, the space of the case accommodation portion 205 defined above the second inclined portion 207d can be formed to be large.
  • the condensed water generated in the first heat exchanger 220 may be easily discharged to the drain hole 208 without reducing the flow rate while passing through the first inclined portion 207c and the second inclined portion 207d.
  • the fourth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 4) is greater than the third predetermined angle ( ⁇ 3), the third and fourth predetermined angles ( ⁇ 3 and ⁇ 4) may be in a range of 7°to 10°.
  • the bottom surface portion 207 may further include a third inclined portion 207e extending downward from the rear edge toward the drain hole 208 by a fifth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 5).
  • the uppermost end of the third inclined portion 207e is located lower than the uppermost end of the first inclined portion 207c or the uppermost end of the second inclined portion 207d, a large space in which the fan assembly 300 is installed can be secured.
  • the fifth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 5) may have the same value as the third predetermined angle ( ⁇ 3).
  • the fifth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 5) may have a smaller value than the fourth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 4).
  • the fifth predetermined angle ( ⁇ 5) may be in a range of 7°to 10°.
  • the first to fifth setting angles may be determined as appropriate values in consideration of the thickness of the case insulating material 213 of the heat exchanger case 200, the depth of the drain hole 208, and the arrangement of the first heat exchanger 220 and the fan assembly 300.
  • the SLHX 270 and the hot line pipe 260 may be provided in the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 includes an outer case 211 defining an outer surface and an inner case 212 disposed inside the outer case 211.
  • the outer case 211 may have a hexahedral shape with an opened upper end.
  • the inner case 212 may have a hexahedral shape with an opened upper end.
  • the outer case 211 may be formed to be greater than the inner case 212 so as to accommodate the inner case 212 therein.
  • the first through holes 216a and 216b through which the hot line pipe 260 pass may be defined in the outer case 211.
  • One through hole 217a of the second through holes 217a and 217b through which the SLHX 270 passes may be defined in the outer case 211.
  • the other through hole 217b of the second through holes 217a and 217b may be defined n the inner case 212.
  • a first assembling hole 211a to be assembled with the inner case 212 by a predetermined coupling member is defined in the outer case 211.
  • the coupling member may be inserted into the first assembling hole 211a and coupled to the second assembling hole 212c of the inner case 212.
  • a plurality of first assembling holes 211a may be defined along the edge of the outer case 211.
  • a plurality of second assembling holes 212c may be defined along the edge of the inner case 212.
  • the outer case 211 further includes a support bracket 214 configured to support the inner case 211.
  • the support bracket 214 may be provided on the inner surface of the outer case 211 and may protrude from the inner surface.
  • the support bracket 214 may support the outer case 211 and the inner case 212 so that the outer case 211 and the inner case 212 are not deformed when the case insulating material 213 is formed between the outer case 211 and the inner case 212.
  • a plurality of support brackets 214 may be provided along the inner surface of the outer case 211.
  • the support bracket 214 may be provided on the inner surface of the first assembling hole 211a.
  • the coupling member may be accommodated in the support bracket 214.
  • the bottom surface of the outer case 211 may include a second hole defining portion 208b for discharging the fluid toward the tray 130.
  • the second hole defining portion 208b may include a through hole.
  • the second hole defining portion 208b may communicate with the first hole defining portion 208a of the inner case 212.
  • the first hole defining portion 208a may protrude downward from the bottom surface of the inner case 212 and may be connected to the second hole defining portion 208b.
  • the first and second hole defining portions 208a and 208b may define a drain hole 208.
  • a case accommodation portion 205 in which the first heat exchanger 220 and the fan assembly 300 are located may be formed in the inner space of the inner case 212.
  • the inner case 212 may include an insertion portion 212a inserted into the outer case 211, and an edge portion 212b extending downward from the top surface portion 210c of the inner case 212 and forming the edge of the inner case 212.
  • the top surface portion 210c of the inner case 212 may define the case top surface portion 210c of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • a sealing groove 210e in which a sealing member 240 is installed, may be defined in the top surface portion 210c of the inner case 212.
  • the sealing groove 210e may be defined by being recessed in the top surface portion 210c.
  • the sealing groove 210e may have a quadrangular groove shape corresponding to the shape of the sealing member 240.
  • the edge portion 212b may be disposed outside the outer case 211.
  • the second assembling hole 212c may be defined in the edge portion 212b.
  • a refrigerant tube through which a refrigerant flows may be installed on the wall surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be formed between the outer case 211 and the inner case 212 to define the installation space in which the refrigerant tube is installed.
  • the refrigerant tube may include a hot line pipe 260 and a heat exchanger 270.
  • the refrigerant tube may be attached to or coupled to the outer case 211 or the inner case 212.
  • a liquid insulating foam may be injected through the third through hole 218.
  • the insulating foam may include polyurethane.
  • the case insulating material 213 may be provided. Insulation can be made between the case accommodation portion 205 and the outside of the heat exchanger case 200 by the case insulating material 213.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the heat exchange device is disposed in the device accommodation space, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the heat exchanger case is in contact with the partition wall, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 may be disposed in the case accommodation portion 205 of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 may be located in the front portion of the case accommodation portion 205, that is, in the first accommodation space 205a.
  • the heat dissipation part may include a compressor 121, a second heat exchanger 123, and a second fan 125.
  • the compressor 121, the second heat exchanger 123, and the second fan 125 may be arranged at the front portion of the base 110 in the left-and-right direction.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be disposed behind the heat dissipation part.
  • the first heat exchanger 220 and the heat dissipation part are parts constituting the refrigeration cycle and may be connected through the refrigerant pipe.
  • the refrigerant pipe may be connected to the first heat exchanger 220, the compressor 121, and the second heat exchanger 123 by soldering.
  • the heat exchange device 100 When the manufacturing of the heat exchange device 100 is completed after the refrigerant pipe is soldered, the heat exchange device 100 may be disposed in the storehouse body 10.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may be inserted through the opened front end portion of the device accommodation space 18.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may slide into the device accommodation space 18.
  • the heat exchange device 100 may be fixed at a predetermined position, the storehouse body 10 may be moved toward the heat exchange device 100 by the roller 19a (see FIG. 2), and the heat exchange device 100 may be inserted into the device accommodation space 18.
  • the fan assembly 300 may be assembled to the storehouse body.
  • the partition wall 50 of the storehouse body 10 may include an outlet portion through which the fluid inside the heat exchanger case 200 is discharged to the first storage space 15.
  • the fan assembly 300 may include a fan outlet portion 326 communicating with the outlet portion.
  • the fan outlet portion 326 may be connected to the duct 30.
  • the first fan 310 of the fan assembly 300 may be located in the rear of the first heat exchanger 220, that is, in the second accommodation space 205b.
  • An inlet portion 51 through which the fluid in the first storage space 16 is introduced into the heat exchange device 100, may be defined in the partition wall 50.
  • the inlet portion 51 may be defined in front of the fan outlet portion 326.
  • the inlet portion 51 may be defined by cutting the partition wall 50 to be long in a horizontal direction.
  • the inlet portion 51 may be defined above the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the inlet portion 51 may be defined at a position corresponding to the front portion or the front end portion of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the front portion or the front end portion of the first heat exchanger 220 may define the inlet side of the evaporator.
  • the coupling portion 53 for coupling the heat exchanger case 200 may be formed in the partition wall 50.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be in contact with the partition wall 50.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 and the partition wall 50 may be sealed by the sealing member 240 provided on the case top surface portion 210c of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be disposed adjacent to the partition wall 50.
  • the front end portion of the inlet portion 51 defined in the partition wall 50 may be aligned with the front end portion of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the front end portion of the first heat exchanger 220 may form the inlet portion through which the fluid to be heat exchanged flows into the evaporator.
  • the upper end portion of the heat exchanger case 200 may be in a state of being spaced downward apart from the bottom surface of the partition wall 50, and the sealing member 240 installed in the heat exchanger case 200 may be in a state of not being in contact with the bottom surface of the partition wall 50.
  • the first fan 310 provided in the fan assembly 300 may be disposed at the outlet side of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the first fan 310 may suck the fluid from the front side in the axial direction and discharge the fluid in the radial direction.
  • the outlet portion of the first fan 310 may communicate with the outlet portion 58 of the partition wall 50 and the duct 30.
  • the outlet portion of the first fan 310 may be formed below the outlet portion 58.
  • the duct 30 may be disposed above the outlet portion 58.
  • An axis line (l1) of the first fan 310 may extend in the front-and-rear direction and may be disposed to pass through the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the axis line (l1) of the first fan 310 may overlap the first heat exchanger 220 in the front-and-rear direction.
  • the partition wall 50 and the heat exchanger case 200 may be in contact with each other.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may move until the sealing member 240 comes into contact with the partition wall 50.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may move toward the partition wall 50 by a first distance ⁇ H1. As the heat exchanger case 200 moves upward, the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 200 may be spaced upward apart from the support wall 133 supporting the heat exchanger case 200.
  • a gap between the heat exchanger case 200 and the partition wall 50 may be reduced. While the sealing member 240 is in contact with the partition wall 50, the protruding height of the sealing member 240 may decrease or disappear. The gap is sealed by the sealing member 240 to prevent the fluid in the heat exchanger case 200 from leaking out to the outside of the duct 30.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may be coupled to the partition wall 50.
  • a predetermined coupling member may pass through the partition wall 50 and may be coupled to the upper surface of the heat exchanger case 200.
  • a lifting device may be provided around the heat exchanger case 200 to lift the heat exchanger case 200 toward the partition wall 50.
  • a hook device may be provided on the heat exchanger case 200 or the storehouse body 10 so that the heat exchanger case 200 is caught on the storehouse body 10.
  • the fluid in the first storage space 15 may be introduced into the inside of the heat exchanger case 200 through the inlet portion 51 of the partition wall 50, and may pass through the first heat exchanger 220. In the process of passing through the first heat exchanger 220, the fluid may flow from the front portion to the rear portion of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the fluid in the first storage space 15 may be introduced into the inside of the second storage space, for example, the inside of the heat exchanger case 200, through the inlet portion 51 of the partition wall 50, and may pass through the first heat exchanger 220. In the process of passing through the first heat exchanger 220, the fluid may flow from the front portion to the rear portion of the first heat exchanger 220.
  • the fluid passing through the first heat exchanger 220 may pass through the first fan 310, and the fluid passing through the first fan 310 may be discharged from the fan assembly 300 through the fan outlet portion 326 of the shroud 320 and may flow into the duct 30.
  • Fluids such as water and water vapor may be generated in the first heat exchanger 220, or defrost water may be generated as ice formed during a defrosting operation melts.
  • a fluid may be generated in the fan assembly 300.
  • the fluid may include condensed water or defrost water.
  • the fluid fw may fall to the bottom surface portion 207 forming the fluid collection of the heat exchanger case 200 and may flow to the drain hole 208 along the inclined bottom surface portion 207.
  • the condensed water discharged from the drain hole 208 may fall to the tray 130 under the heat exchanger case 200 and may be collected.
  • a refrigerant pipe connecting the refrigeration cycle parts may be disposed on the fluid collecting surface of the tray 130.
  • the refrigerant pipe may be disposed adjacent to the fluid collecting surface of the tray 130, or may be disposed in contact with the fluid collecting surface of the tray 130.
  • the refrigerant pipe 138 may include a refrigerant pipe through which a high-temperature refrigerant flows.
  • the refrigerant pipe 138 may include a discharge pipe of the compressor 121.
  • the refrigerant pipe 138 may include an outlet pipe of the second heat exchanger 123.
  • the refrigerant pipe is provided in the tray 130, the condensed fluid collected in the tray 130 can be easily evaporated.
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a heat exchanger case according to another embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a heat exchanger case according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may further include a cap member 370 configured to open or close the drain hole 208.
  • the cap member 370 may be movably provided.
  • the cap member 370 may be made of a rubber material or a plastic material.
  • the cap member 370 may be provided on the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case 200 and may rotate downward to open the drain hole 208.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may further include a cap support portion 372 configured to support the cap member 370 to the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the cap support portion 372 may be fixed to the heat exchanger case 200.
  • the heat exchanger case 200 may include an elastic member connecting the cap member 370 to the cap support portion 372.
  • the elastic member may further include a spring 374.
  • the spring 374 may include, for example, a torsion spring.
  • One side of the spring 374 may be coupled to the cap member 370, and the other side may be coupled to the cap support portion 372.
  • the spring 374 may provide a restoring force to the cap member 370.
  • the cap member 370 may be opened by a fluid existing inside the heat exchanger case 200. When the weight of the fluid is equal to or greater than the restoring force of the spring 374, the cap member 370 may rotate downward to allow the fluid to be discharged through the drain hole 208.
  • the cap member 370 may rotate to close the drain hole 208 by the restoring force of the spring 374.
  • cap member Another embodiment of the cap member is proposed.
  • the spring described above may be omitted, and the cap member may be movably provided on the bottom surface of the heat exchanger case.
  • the cap member may be made of a rubber material.
  • One side of the cap member may be fixed to the heat exchanger case and the other side of the cap member may be movable while being deformed in the vertical direction. When the weight of the fluid exceeds a predetermined load, the cap member may be deformed and the other side of the cap member may come down to open the drain hole.
  • the cap member when the weight of the fluid is less than the predetermined load, the cap member may be deformed back to its original shape by the restoring force, and the drain hole 208 may be blocked.
  • first and second storage spaces are fluidly connected to each other. Therefore, the fluid heat-exchanged in a first heat exchanger may be easily supplied to the first storage space, and the fluid in the first storage space may be easily returned to the second storage space. Therefore, the industrial applicability is remarkable.

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La présente divulgation concerne un entrepôt. Selon un aspect de la présente divulgation, un entrepôt peut comprendre un premier espace de stockage conçu pour fournir : un espace où des marchandises sont stockées à moins d'une température prédéterminée ou dans une plage prédéterminée de températures ; et un deuxième espace de stockage, conçu pour fournir un espace où est logé un premier échangeur de chaleur. L'entrepôt peut comprendre un troisième espace de stockage, conçu pour fournir un espace où est logé un second échangeur de chaleur. L'entrepôt peut comprendre un passage de sortie formé dans la seconde paroi définissant au moins une partie du deuxième espace de stockage et à travers lequel est évacué le fluide intérieur du deuxième espace de stockage.
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