Refrigerator

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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[0018]According to the refrigerator of the present invention, since the storage container received in the drawer is automatically opened and closed as the drawer is opened and

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However, such methods for closing/opening the storage container using the container cover is inconvenient for the user as the user manually closes and opens the storage container.
In addition, when the container cover is used for a long time, it may be

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[0045]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a storage container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0046]Referring to FIG. 2, a storage space R opened frontward is formed on a lower portion of the main body 20. The storage space R is defined by an inner case 120 concaved rearward and defining an inner shape of the main body 10. The storage space R is substantially formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is opened frontward.

[0047]A drawer 200 is installed in the storage space R. The drawer 200 is capable of being drawn in and out of the storage space R. The storage space R is a space for receiving the storage container 200.

[0048]The drawer 200 includes a drawer door 220 and a drawer basket 240.

[0049]The drawer door 220 is formed to correspond to the opened front portion of the storage space R. When the drawer is closed, the drawer door 220 substantially closes the opened front portion of the storage space R.

[0050]The front surface of the drawer 200 may be fo...

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[0078]FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of an opening device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0079]Referring to FIG. 6, a drawer 200 includes a drawer door 220 and a drawer basket 240.

[0080]A storage container 300 for storing the foodstuffs is disposed in the drawer basket 240 and an opened top of the storage container 300 is selectively closed by a container cover 320. The container cover 320 is selectively restricted when the drawer 200 is drawn out to automatically open the storage container 300.

[0081]An opening device 400 of this embodiment includes a hook projection 460 and an interference projection 480.

[0082]The hook projection 460 contacts the interference projection 480 when the drawer 200 is drawn out so as to prevent the container cover 320 from being drawn out. The hook projection 460 protrudes from a top surface of the container cover 320.

[0083]Meanwhile, the hook projection 460 includes a vertical portion 462 and an inclined portion 464. The ver...

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[0094]FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of an opening device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state where a drawer is closed, FIG. 8 is a side sectional view of the opening device of FIG. 7, illustrating a state where a drawer is opened, and FIG. 9 is a rear view of the closing device of FIG. 7.

[0095]Referring to FIGS. 7 through 9, in a state where the drawer 200 is closed, the drawer door 220 closes the opened front end of the storage space R and the drawer basket 240 maintains an inserted sate in the storage space R.

[0096]The top of the storage container 300 disposed in the drawer basket 240 is closed by the container cover 320. An opening device 500 for opening the storage container 300 by allowing the container cover 320 to synchronize with the opening operation of the drawer 200 by selectively restricting the container cover 320 is provided around the container cover 320 and the storage container 300.

[0097]Describing the opening device 500 ...

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Abstract

There is provided a refrigerator. The refrigerator include a drawer that is selectively drawn in a storage space, a storage container for storing foodstuffs, the storage container being received in the drawer, a container cover for closing the storage container, and an opening device that restricts the container cover when the drawer is drawn out by a predetermined distance, thereby slide-opening the storage container.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a refrigerator. More particularly, the present invention relates to a refrigerator having a structure where a container cover of a storage container disposed in a storage drawer is automatically opened when drawing out the storage drawer.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Generally, a refrigerator is an electronic appliance that can preserve foodstuffs for a long time by maintaining a temperature of an enclosed space to be lower than a temperature of an indoor space.[0005]Recently, the refrigerators have been variously classified as the refrigerators are multi-functionalized due to the variation of the user's liking and food life. Particularly, Kimchi refrigerators that are configured to be appropriate for storing Kimchi as well as fruits, fishes, and the like have been widely spread.[0006]The Kimchi refrigerator includes storage drawers in which storage containers are received...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B96/04
CPCA47B88/00A47B2088/0011A47B2210/08F25D2400/10F25D23/021F25D25/025F25B2500/13A47B88/919A47B88/90
Inventor JI, SUN KOOK
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC
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