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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 closed, the use convenience can be improved.
[0019]Further, since the container cover can be automatically opened and closed, the abrasion of the container cover may be reduced.

Problems solved by technology

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 worn.
This causes the leakage of liquid stored in the storage container and thus the surroundings may get dirty.
Furthermore, when the user is using one hand, it is difficult for the user to put and take the foodstuffs in and from the storage container.

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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...

second embodiment

[0120]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a storage container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0121]Referring to FIG. 10, a storage space 120 opened frontward is formed on a lower portion of the main body 10.

[0122]The storage space 120 is defined by an inner case 120 concaved rearward and defining an inner shape of the main body 10. The storage space 120 is substantially formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is opened frontward. If necessary, the storage space 120 may be divided into left and right halves.

[0123]A drawer 200 is installed in the storage space 120. The drawer 200 includes a drawer door 220 for selectively closing the opened front portion of the storage space 120 and a storage container for storing the foodstuffs. The drawer 200 is capable of being drawn in and out of the storage space 200.

[0124]The drawer door 220 has a corresponding shape to the opened front portion of the storage space 120 so that it can close the opened front porti...

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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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