Refrigerator

Abstract

In a refrigerator according to the present invention, because a bracket connected to an ice tray comprises one or more cold air flow path portions through which cold air flows over the ice tray, there is no need to attach a cold air supply component providing an additional cold air flow path other than the bracket, an assembly tolerance between components may be reduced.

Description

refrigerator

[0001] The present invention relates to a refrigerator.

[0002] A refrigerator is a home appliance that supplies cold air generated by the circulation of refrigerant to a storage room, thereby keeping various types of storage objects fresh for a long period of time.

[0003] The refrigerator includes an ice maker that produces ice using cold air, and the ice maker can produce and store a certain amount of ice in advance.

[0004] An ice maker can make ice by placing water supplied from a water source or water tank into an ice tray.

[0005] The ice maker can remove the ice that has been made from the ice tray by heating or twisting.

[0006] For ice making in an ice maker, a water supply member may be required to supply water to the ice tray.

[0007] Additionally, in order to freeze the water stored in the ice tray, cold air needs to be supplied intensively to the ice tray.

[0008] In order to make ice effectively in an ice maker, additional parts such as a separate water supply member and a cold air supply member may be provided, but as the number of parts increases, the possibility of assembly tolerances between each part may increase.

[0009] Additionally, if an ice maker is placed inside the storage room, the placement of the ice maker may impede the flow of cold air into the storage room.

[0010] Therefore, it is necessary to develop an ice maker that can effectively supply cold air to the ice tray of the ice maker while reducing the obstruction of the cold air flow into the storage room.

[0011] An object of the present invention is to provide an ice maker capable of reducing the assembly tolerance of parts required for ice making in an ice tray.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide an ice maker including a cold air passage section capable of supplying cold air as evenly as possible to the entire area of ​​the ice tray.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide an ice maker capable of effectively supplying cold air to an ice tray while reducing obstruction of the cold air flow into a storage room.

[0014] The objectives of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above. Other objectives and advantages of the present invention not mentioned above can be understood through the following description and will be more clearly understood through the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the objectives and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention for solving the above-described problem, a refrigerator comprises a cabinet including one or more storage compartments, and an ice maker disposed within the storage compartment, wherein the ice maker comprises an ice tray, a driving unit connected to one side of the ice tray to provide a driving force to rotate the ice tray, and a bracket connected to the other side of the ice tray to include one or more cold air passages through which cold air flows to the upper portion of the ice tray.

[0016] The refrigerator further includes a grill fan assembly disposed in an inner rear region of the storage compartment, the grill fan assembly including one or more cold air outlets, wherein the cold air outlets can be disposed to overlap each other in the front-rear direction with the cold air passage section.

[0017] The rear of the above bracket can contact the front of the above grill fan assembly.

[0018] The above cold air passage section includes a first cold air passage section and a second cold air passage section, and the first cold air passage section and the second cold air passage section can be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction.

[0019] The above cold air passage section includes a first cold air passage section and a second cold air passage section, and the first cold air passage section and the second cold air passage section can be arranged to overlap the ice tray in a vertical direction.

[0020] The above cold air passage section includes a first cold air passage section and a second cold air passage section, and cold air passing through the first cold air passage section can flow to a front area of ​​the ice tray, and cold air passing through the second cold air passage section can flow to a rear area of ​​the ice tray.

[0021] The above bracket may include a first cold air guide portion and a second cold air guide portion that are spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction, and the cold air passage portion may include a first cold air passage portion formed between the first cold air guide portion and the second cold air guide portion, and a second cold air passage portion formed along the rear surface of the second cold air guide portion.

[0022] The first cold air guide portion and the second cold air guide portion may include a slope that decreases from the rear to the front.

[0023] The above bracket further includes a cold air passage branch portion that branches off the first cold air passage portion and the second cold air passage portion, and the second cold air guide portion can extend downward from the lower surface of the cold air passage branch portion.

[0024] An extension line of a lower end of the first cold air guide part may be directed toward a front area of ​​the ice tray, and an extension line of a lower end of the second cold air guide part may be directed toward a rear area of ​​the ice tray.

[0025] The above bracket may include one or more fasteners that are fastened and fixed to the lower portion of the upper surface of the storage room.

[0026] The above bracket further includes a front wall and a pair of side walls that surround the front and both sides of the ice tray, respectively, and one or more first cold air passage holes through which the cold air passes may be formed in the side walls, and one or more second cold air passage holes through which the cold air passes may be formed in the front wall.

[0027] The second cold air passage hole may not be formed in a side wall close to one side of the storage room among the pair of side walls, but may be formed in a side wall far from one side of the storage room.

[0028] The refrigerator further includes a shelf arranged in the storage room, and an ice storage unit arranged below the ice maker to store ice produced from the ice maker, and a lower surface of the ice storage unit is supported by the shelf and can slide forward and backward.

[0029] The ice maker may further include a case portion that surrounds both sides of the ice maker, and a first cold air passage hole through which the cold air passes may be formed on a side of the case portion.

[0030] The refrigerator further includes a case portion that surrounds both sides and the bottom of the ice maker, and an ice storage portion that is positioned at the bottom of the ice maker and stores ice produced from the ice maker, and the bottom surface of the ice storage portion is supported by the bottom surface of the case portion and can slide forward and backward.

[0031] The refrigerator further includes a shelf arranged in the storage compartment, and a shelf support guide portion extending in the front-back direction may be formed on a side of the case portion to support one side of the shelf.

[0032] The refrigerator further includes a water supply pipe for supplying water to the ice maker, and the cabinet includes an inner case forming the storage compartment and an outer case forming a foaming area between the inner case and the ice maker, and at least a portion of the water supply pipe can be embedded in the foaming area.

[0033] The above refrigerator may further include a water input guide portion for supplying water to the ice tray, and a water supply guide pipe communicating with the water input guide portion is disposed on one side of the water supply pipe, and the water supply guide pipe may include a slope that decreases from the rear to the front.

[0034] The above water supply guide pipe can penetrate the upper surface of the inner case and be connected to the water injection guide section.

[0035] The rotation axis of the ice tray is formed to extend in the front-back direction, and the driving unit can be arranged adjacent to the rear of the storage room.

[0036] Since the refrigerator according to the present invention includes one or more cold air passages through which cold air flows to the upper portion of the ice tray and the bracket connected to the ice tray, there is no need to install a cold air supply component that provides a separate cold air passage in addition to the bracket, and thus the assembly tolerance of the components can be reduced.

[0037] In addition, since the refrigerator according to the present invention includes a water injection guide portion for supplying water to the ice tray in a bracket connected to the ice tray, there is no need to install a separate water supply component other than the bracket, and thus the assembly tolerance of the components can be reduced.

[0038] In addition, the refrigerator according to the present invention includes a first cold air passage part that flows to the front area of ​​the ice tray and a second cold air passage part that flows to the rear area of ​​the ice tray, which is included in the bracket of the ice maker, so that cold air can be supplied as evenly as possible to the entire area of ​​the ice tray.

[0039] In addition, the refrigerator according to the present invention includes one or more cold air passage holes formed so that cold air supplied to the ice maker can flow into the storage compartment, thereby effectively supplying cold air to the ice tray while reducing obstruction of the cold air flow into the storage compartment and reducing the formation of frost.

[0040] In addition to the effects described above, specific effects of the present invention are described below while explaining specific details for carrying out the invention.

[0041] Figure 1 is a front view of the refrigerator with the door closed.

[0042] FIG. 2 is a front view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment with the door removed.

[0043] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional side view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment.

[0044] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an ice maker according to one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of an ice maker according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of an ice maker according to one embodiment.

[0047] Fig. 7 is a rear view of an ice maker according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional side view of an ice maker according to one embodiment.

[0049] Figure 9 illustrates the connection of the water supply pipe to the inner case.

[0050] Figure 10 is a side view of the ice maker fixed to the upper surface of the inner case.

[0051] Figure 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional side view of the fixing portion of the ice maker fixed to the upper surface of the inner case.

[0052] FIG. 12 is a front view of a refrigerator according to another embodiment with the door removed.

[0053] Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view of an ice maker according to another embodiment.

[0054] Fig. 14 is a side cross-sectional view of a refrigerator according to another embodiment.

[0055] Fig. 15 is a front perspective view of an ice maker according to another embodiment.

[0056] Fig. 16 is a side cross-sectional view of an ice maker according to another embodiment.

[0057] The above-described objects, features, and advantages will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the technical idea of ​​the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of known technologies related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

[0058] Although terms like "first" and "second" are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another, and unless otherwise specified, a "first" component may also be a "second" component.

[0059] Throughout the specification, unless otherwise specifically stated, each element may be singular or plural.

[0060] Hereinafter, the phrase "any configuration is placed on (or below)" a component or "on (or below)" a component may mean that any configuration is placed in contact with the upper surface (or lower surface) of said component, and that other configurations may be interposed between said component and any configuration placed on (or below) said component.

[0061] Additionally, when it is described that a component is "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the components may be directly connected or connected to one another, but that other components may also be "interposed" between the components, or that each component may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected" through another component.

[0062] As used herein, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" should not necessarily be construed to include all of the components or steps described in the specification, and should be construed to mean that some of the components or steps may not be included, or that additional components or steps may be included.

[0063] Throughout the specification, when we refer to "A and / or B", this means A, B, or A and B, unless otherwise stated, and when we refer to "C to D", this means C or more and D or less, unless otherwise stated.

[0064] Hereinafter, a refrigerator according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0065] First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and the connection relationship of each of the main components constituting the refrigerator and ice maker according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0066] A refrigerator (1) may have an exterior formed by a cabinet (2) including one or more storage rooms, which are storage spaces for products, inside, and one or more doors (11, 12) that can open and close the open front of the cabinet (2).

[0067] The cabinet (2) may include an outer case (4) forming the outer surface of the refrigerator (1) and an inner case (3) forming the inner surface.

[0068] The outer case (4) and the inner case (3) are formed to have a space separated from each other, and the space separated can be filled with an insulating material to form a foaming area (5).

[0069] The inside of the inner case (3) can be divided into one or more storage spaces.

[0070] The inner case (3) may include one or more storage chambers, for example, a first storage chamber (21) and a second storage chamber (22) arranged vertically and separated by a partition wall (6).

[0071] For example, the first storage room (21) located at the top may be a freezer, and the second storage room (22) located at the bottom may be a refrigerator.

[0072] However, the positions of the first storage room (21) and the second storage room (22) are not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the positions of the first storage room (21) and the second storage room (22) may be swapped with each other, and may be arranged parallel to each other in the left-right direction.

[0073] The first storage room (21) can be opened and closed by one or more first doors (11), and the second storage room (22) can be opened and closed by one or more second doors (12).

[0074] An evaporator (511) that generates cold air through heat exchange can be placed at the front of the inner rear surface of the first storage room (21).

[0075] A first grill fan assembly (510) may be placed in front of the evaporator (511) to supply cold air generated from the evaporator (511) to the first storage chamber (21).

[0076] Therefore, when opening the first door (11) of the refrigerator (1), the user can recognize the first grill fan assembly (510).

[0077] The first grill fan assembly (510) may include a blower fan (512) for blowing cold air generated from the evaporator (511), and one or more cold air discharge ports (513) for blowing cold air blown from the blower fan (512) into the first storage chamber (21).

[0078] For example, one or more cold air outlets (513) extending in the left and right directions may be arranged in the upper area of ​​the first grill fan assembly (510).

[0079] However, this is not limited to this, and in order to supply cold air as evenly as possible to the entire area of ​​the first storage room (21), one or more cold air outlets (513) may be additionally arranged in the central area of ​​the first grill fan assembly (510).

[0080] A second grill fan assembly (520) may be placed at the inner rear front of the second storage room (22) to guide the cold air received from the first grill fan assembly (510) to be discharged into the second storage room (22).

[0081] For example, cold air from the first grill fan assembly (510) can be guided to the second grill fan assembly (520) through a cold air conduit passing through the partition wall (6).

[0082] The first storage room (21) and the second storage room (22) are provided with one or more storage compartments (25) and / or one or more shelves (23, 24) so ​​that storage objects can be easily stored and kept.

[0083] For example, one or more first shelves (23) and one or more second shelves (24) may be arranged in the first storage room (21) and the second storage room (22), respectively.

[0084] The first shelf (23) can be formed to extend in the horizontal direction of the first storage room (21).

[0085] For example, a pair of shelf supports (26) capable of supporting and fixing a first shelf (23) may be arranged on each inner side of the first storage room (21).

[0086] A pair of shelf supports (26) can support the lower surfaces of both ends of the first shelf (23).

[0087] However, it is not limited thereto, and the first shelf (23) may be fixed to the rear of the first storage room (21), and for example, a fixed structure supporting the rear of the first shelf (23) may be formed on the front of the first grill fan assembly (510).

[0088] In addition, in the case of one or more second shelves (24) arranged in the second storage room (22), they can be arranged in the same manner as the first shelf (23) of the first storage room (21), and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0089] Meanwhile, an ice maker module (30) can be placed in the first storage room (21).

[0090] The ice maker module (30) may include an ice maker (40) that generates ice and an ice storage unit (50) that stores ice produced after ice making in the ice maker (40).

[0091] The ice storage unit (50) is formed in the shape of a basket capable of storing ice and can be placed at the bottom of the ice maker (40).

[0092] The ice maker module (30) can be placed on the first shelf (23).

[0093] For example, the lower surface of the ice storage unit (50) can be supported by the first shelf (23).

[0094] Accordingly, the ice storage unit (50) can be moved so that it can be pulled out and in by sliding in the front-back direction of the first shelf (23), thereby enabling the user to easily take out the ice.

[0095] The ice maker (40) can be fixed to the first storage room (21) regardless of the movement of the ice storage unit (50).

[0096] For example, the ice maker (40) can be fastened and fixed to the inner lower part of the upper surface of the first storage chamber (21), which will be described in detail later.

[0097] A water tank (80) that supplies water to the ice maker (40) can be placed in a second storage room (22) different from the first storage room (21) where the ice maker module (30) is located.

[0098] For example, a water tank (80) may be placed on the second shelf (24) of the second storage room (22).

[0099] The water tank (80) can be placed so as to be in contact with the inner rear surface of the second storage chamber (22).

[0100] A water supply pipe (600) can be arranged in a foaming area (5) formed between the inner case (3) and the outer case (4), and at least a portion of the water supply pipe (600) can be embedded in the foaming area (5).

[0101] The water supply pipe (600) can be formed to extend vertically along the rear of the first storage chamber (21) and the second storage chamber (22).

[0102] The water supply pipe (600) may be configured as a single integral body pipe, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by connecting a plurality of body pipes by a plurality of connecting pipes.

[0103] For example, one side of the water supply pipe (600) can be connected to the water tank (80) through the rear of the second storage room (22), thereby supplying water.

[0104] In addition, the other side of the water supply pipe (600) is connected to the ice maker (40) through the upper surface of the first storage chamber (21), so that water supplied from the water tank (80) can flow to the ice maker (40).

[0105] When the other side of the water supply pipe (600) is connected to the ice maker (40) through the upper surface of the first storage chamber (21), the water supply speed can be increased, thereby preventing the water from freezing while flowing.

[0106] In this case, a water supply guide pipe (610) having a predetermined slope is additionally placed on the other side of the water supply pipe (600), thereby further increasing the water supply speed.

[0107] However, it is not limited to this, and the other side of the water supply pipe (600) is connected to the ice maker (40) through the rear of the first storage room (21), so that water supplied from the water tank (80) can flow to the ice maker (40).

[0108] In addition, in FIG. 3, water is supplied to the ice maker (40) from a water tank (80) located in the second storage room (22) as an example, but it is not limited thereto, and water may be supplied from an external water source, or water may be supplied from a water tank mounted on the first door (11) or the second door (12).

[0109] Hereinafter, an ice maker (40) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with further reference to FIGS. 4 to 11.

[0110] The ice maker (40) may include an ice tray (100).

[0111] The ice tray (100) may include one or more ice chambers (110).

[0112] Each ice chamber (110) may have an open shape so that the upper surface is exposed to the outside.

[0113] A first rotation axis (121) and a second rotation axis (122) may be formed on each side of the ice tray (100), which provide a rotation axis on which the ice tray (100) can rotate.

[0114] The ice maker (40) may further include a driving unit (300) that provides driving force to rotate the ice tray (100).

[0115] The driving unit (300) may include a driving shaft (310) connected to the second rotational axis (122) of the ice tray (100).

[0116] The driving unit (300) can provide driving force to rotate the ice tray (100) in order to move the ice produced in the ice chamber (110) of the ice tray (100).

[0117] A full ice detection lever (400) that can check the amount of ice stored in the ice storage unit (50) can be connected to one side of the driving unit (300).

[0118] The full ice detection lever (400) can be connected to a lever connection part (320) formed on one side of the driving part (300) so as to be rotatable in the up and down directions.

[0119] The full ice detection lever (400) may be formed to have a shape that extends along the front-back direction of the ice tray (100) as a whole, but has a shape that is bent downward near the center area.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 3, a step (51) may be formed in the rear area of ​​the side of the ice storage unit (50) to avoid interference that may occur when the full ice detection lever (400) rotates toward the ice storage unit (50).

[0121] For example, the side of the ice storage unit (50) may include a step portion (51) formed to have a constant height in the front region and a slope that decreases toward the rear in the rear region.

[0122] The ice maker (40) may further include a bracket (200) that allows cold air to flow to the upper part of the ice tray (100) and secures the ice maker (40).

[0123] The first rotation axis (121) of the ice tray (100) can be connected to the bracket (200), and for example, can be connected to the inside of the bracket (200).

[0124] For example, the bracket (200) may have a general appearance formed by a front wall (210) forming the front surface, a first side wall (221) and a second side wall (222) forming both side surfaces, and a plate portion (201) forming the upper surface.

[0125] When the ice maker (40) is positioned to be biased toward one side of the first storage room (21), the second side wall (222) of the bracket (200) can be positioned close to one side of the first storage room (21), and the first side wall (221) can be positioned far from one side of the first storage room (21).

[0126] An intermediate wall (224) protruding upward from the plate portion (201) may be formed between the first side wall (221) and the second side wall (222).

[0127] The middle wall (224) can be formed to extend in the front-back direction parallel to at least a portion of the first side wall (221).

[0128] The separation space formed by the middle wall (224) and the first side wall (221) can be a cold air inlet (230) that can intensively guide cold air discharged from the cold air discharge port (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) to the cold air passage of the bracket (200).

[0129] The bracket (200) can be formed in a shape that can accommodate an ice tray (100), a driving unit (300), and a full ice detection lever (400) by having an open bottom.

[0130] In addition, the bracket (200) can be generally formed in a form with an open rear surface so that cold air supplied from the rear surface can easily flow into the interior of the bracket (200).

[0131] The bracket (200) may include one or more cold air passages (231, 232, 233) through which cold air flows to the upper portion of the ice tray (100).

[0132] The ice maker (40) can be positioned in the first storage room (21) so that the cold air passage formed in the bracket (200) overlaps the cold air outlet (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) in the front-back direction.

[0133] Accordingly, there is no need to add a separate cold air duct to guide cold air to the ice tray (100), and cold air can be effectively guided to the ice tray (100) using only the bracket (200) that stores and fixes the ice tray (100).

[0134] The rear side of the bracket (200) is positioned to contact the front side of the first grill fan assembly (510), thereby reducing the distance between the cold air outlet (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) and the cold air passage.

[0135] Accordingly, the cold air discharged from the cold air discharge port (513) can be guided to flow into the inside of the bracket (200) through the cold air passage as much as possible.

[0136] In this case, the rear surface of the first side wall (221) and the middle wall (224) constituting the cold air inlet (230) of the bracket (200) can come into contact with the front surface of the first grill fan assembly (510).

[0137] The cold air passage section may include a first cold air passage section (231) and a second cold air passage section (232).

[0138] The first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed in the cold air inlet section (230) formed by the first side wall (221) and the middle wall (224), and the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed so that one side is in contact with the middle wall (224) and one side can be closed by the middle wall (224).

[0139] If all of the cold air discharged through the cold air discharge port (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) flows only into the ice maker (40), the cold air flow in the first storage room (21) may not be smooth.

[0140] Accordingly, it is preferable that the left-right width of the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) be formed narrower than the left-right width of the cold air discharge port (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510), so that a portion of the cold air discharged from the cold air discharge port (513) flows into the cold air passage section, and a portion of the remaining cold air flows into the first storage chamber (21).

[0141] The first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) are formed on the plate section (201) and can be formed to protrude upward from the plate section (201).

[0142] For example, the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) may be formed to have a closed shape based on the front and side of the ice maker (40), but an open shape based on the rear.

[0143] Accordingly, based on the rear of the ice maker (40), the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed to have openings through which cold air can flow into the interior.

[0144] In order to guide the cold air flow direction and the cold air inflow into the first cold air passage section (231), a first cold air guide section (261) including a slope that decreases from the rear to the front may be formed on the front side of the first cold air passage section (231).

[0145] The first cold air guide section (261) may be formed of a single inclined surface, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of a plurality of surfaces having different inclined surfaces.

[0146] In order to guide the cold air flow direction and the cold air inflow into the second cold air passage section (232), a second cold air guide section (262) including a slope that decreases from the rear to the front may be formed on the front side of the second cold air passage section (232).

[0147] The second cold air guide section (262) may be formed of a single inclined surface, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of a plurality of surfaces having different inclined surfaces.

[0148] The first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction.

[0149] Accordingly, cold air flowing in from the cold air outlet (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) can be intensively guided to the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232).

[0150] Additionally, the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction with the ice tray (100).

[0151] For example, the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction with the central area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0152] Accordingly, the cold air guided to the upper part of the ice tray (100) through the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be evenly spread over the entire upper surface area of ​​the ice tray (100) as much as possible.

[0153] The first cold air passage section (231) located in front of the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed to have a higher height than the second cold air passage section (232).

[0154] Accordingly, even when the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) are arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction, cold air flowing in from the cold air discharge port (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) can be evenly distributed to the first cold air passage section (231) as well as the second cold air passage section (232) and can flow into the interior of the bracket (200).

[0155] Referring to FIG. 8, the first cold air guide part (261) and the second cold air guide part (262) can be arranged spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction.

[0156] The bracket (200) may further include a cold air flow branch (264) that branches off the first cold air flow section (231) and the second cold air flow section (232).

[0157] The second cold air guide portion (262) can be formed to extend downward from the lower surface of the cold air flow path branch portion (264).

[0158] The cold air flow path branch (264) can also be formed to have a slope that decreases from the rear to the front.

[0159] The slope of the cold air flow path branch (264) can be formed to be gentler than the slope angles of the first cold air flow path (231) and the second cold air flow path (232).

[0160] The first cold air passage (231) can be formed between the first cold air guide section (261) and the second cold air guide section (262).

[0161] For example, a portion of the cold air introduced through the cold air inlet (230) may be introduced into the first cold air passage section (231) along the upper surface of the cold air passage branch section (264), and the cold air introduced into the first cold air passage section (231) may be guided to the upper surface of the ice tray (100) along the rear surface of the first cold air guide section (261).

[0162] In this case, it is preferable that the cold air passing through the first cold air passage (231) is generally guided to flow to the front area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0163] Accordingly, the extension line of the lower end of the first cold air guide part (261) can be directed toward the front area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0164] The second cold air passage (232) can be formed along the rear surface of the second cold air guide (262).

[0165] For example, a portion of the cold air introduced through the cold air inlet (230) may be introduced into the second cold air passage (232) along the lower surface of the cold air passage branch (264), and the cold air introduced into the second cold air passage (232) may be guided to the upper surface of the ice tray (100) along the rear surface of the second cold air guide (262).

[0166] In this case, it is preferable that the cold air passing through the second cold air passage (232) is generally guided to flow to the rear area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0167] Accordingly, the extension line of the lower end of the second cold air guide part (262) can be directed toward the rear area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0168] The cold air guided to the rear area of ​​the ice tray (100) moves to the central area of ​​the ice tray (100), so that the cold air can be evenly guided to the entire area of ​​the upper surface of the ice tray (100).

[0169] As used herein, the front region, center region, and rear region of the ice tray (100) are conceptually distinguished for the convenience of explanation, so in reality, the boundaries of each region are not clear, and the regions may be distinguished and described so as to overlap each other.

[0170] A third cold air passage (233) can be formed in the cold air inlet (230) between the first side wall (221) and the middle wall (224).

[0171] The third cold air passage (233) is formed so that one side is in contact with the first side wall (221), and one side can be closed by the first side wall (221).

[0172] It is preferable that the left-right width of the third cold air passage section (233) be formed narrower than the left-right width of the cold air discharge port (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510), so that a portion of the cold air discharged from the cold air discharge port (513) flows into the cold air passage section, and a portion of the remaining cold air flows into the first storage chamber (21).

[0173] The third cold air passage (233) is formed on the plate section (201) and may be formed to protrude upward from the plate section (201).

[0174] For example, the third cold air passage (233) may be formed to have a closed shape based on the front and side of the ice maker (40), but an open shape based on the rear.

[0175] Accordingly, the third cold air passage (233) based on the rear of the ice maker (40) can be formed to have an opening through which cold air can flow into the interior.

[0176] In order to guide the cold air flow direction and the cold air inflow into the third cold air passage section (233), a third cold air guide section (263) including a slope that decreases from the rear to the front may be formed on the front side of the third cold air passage section (233).

[0177] The third cold air guide section (263) may be formed of a single inclined surface, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of a plurality of surfaces having different inclined surfaces.

[0178] The third cold air passage section (233) can be arranged to be spaced apart from the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) so as to have a predetermined separation space.

[0179] Accordingly, a portion of the cold air introduced through the cold air inlet (230) is guided to the first cold air passage (231), the second cold air passage (232), and the third cold air passage (233) and introduced into the interior of the bracket (200), and the remaining portion of the cold air can flow out of the bracket (200) toward the front of the bracket (200).

[0180] For example, an inlet portion (211) cut in a downward direction may be formed in the upper area of ​​the front wall (210) of the bracket (200).

[0181] The lower part of the inlet portion (211) may coincide with the upper surface of the plate portion (201).

[0182] The left and right width of the inlet portion (211) can be formed to be generally similar to or narrower than the distance between the first side wall (221) and the middle wall (224).

[0183] The inlet portion (211) of the front wall (210) formed in this manner can function as a cold air discharge portion (234) that allows cold air flowing out of the bracket (200) toward the front of the bracket (200) to be discharged to the first storage chamber (21).

[0184] As the cold air outlet (234) is formed on the front of the bracket (200) in this way, it is possible to prevent frost from occurring due to cold air.

[0185] A water injection guide (240) for supplying water to the ice tray (100) can be formed between the middle wall (224) and the second side wall (222).

[0186] The water injection guide (240) can be placed on one side of the ice tray (100) placed at the bottom.

[0187] The water injection guide portion (240) can be formed in a recessed shape toward the bottom of the plate portion (201).

[0188] The water injection guide part (240) may have an open upper surface so that water is injected from the upper direction.

[0189] The inner lower surface of the water injection guide (240) may have a slope so that water flows well in the direction of the ice tray (100).

[0190] A water inlet (241) that is opened in the direction of the ice tray (100) is formed on the inner side of the water input guide part (240) that is sunken in the lower direction of the plate part (201), so that water input into the water input guide part (240) can be input into the ice tray (100).

[0191] One or more first cold air passage holes (223) may be formed in the first side wall (221) of the bracket (200) so that cold air introduced into the interior of the bracket (200) can be discharged into the interior of the first storage chamber (21).

[0192] The first cold air passage hole (223) can be formed by opening a certain area of ​​the first side wall (221) to allow cold air to pass through.

[0193] For example, the first cold air passage hole (223) may be formed in the shape of a slit extending along the front-back direction of the ice tray (100).

[0194] It is preferable that the height of the top of the first cold air passage hole (223) based on the side of the ice maker (40) be placed lower than the upper surface of the ice tray (100).

[0195] Accordingly, the cold air passing through the upper surface of the ice tray (100) is not discharged directly into the first storage room (21) through the first cold air passage hole (223), but flows downwards of the ice tray (100) to cool the side and bottom of the ice tray (100) and then is discharged into the first storage room (21) through the first cold air passage hole (223), thereby inducing an efficient cold air flow.

[0196] In addition, since the first cold air passage hole (223) is formed on one side of the bracket (200), it is possible to prevent frost from occurring due to cold air.

[0197] The second cold air passage hole (213) may not be formed in the second side wall (222) close to one side of the first storage room (21), but may be formed only in the first side wall (221) far from one side of the first storage room (21).

[0198] One or more second cold air passage holes (213) may be formed in the front wall (210) of the bracket (200) so that cold air introduced into the interior of the bracket (200) can be discharged into the interior of the first storage chamber (21).

[0199] The second cold air passage hole (213) can be formed by opening a certain area of ​​the front wall (210) to allow cold air to pass through.

[0200] For example, the second cold air passage hole (213) may be formed in the shape of a slit extending along the left and right directions of the ice tray (100).

[0201] The height of the uppermost part of the second cold air passage hole (213) based on the front of the ice maker (40) can be formed higher than the upper surface of the ice tray (100).

[0202] Additionally, the second cold air passage hole (213) can be positioned so as not to overlap with the ice tray (100) based on the front of the ice maker (40).

[0203] Accordingly, the cold air passing through the upper surface of the ice tray (100) is not discharged directly into the first storage chamber (21) through the second cold air passage hole (213), but flows toward the front of the ice tray (100) to cool the front and lower portion of the ice tray (100) and then is discharged into the first storage chamber (21) through the second cold air passage hole (213), thereby inducing an efficient cold air flow.

[0204] In addition, since a second cold air passage hole (213) is formed on the front of the bracket (200), it is possible to prevent frost from occurring due to cold air.

[0205] A bending portion (270) bent downward is formed on the rear side of the bracket (200), so that the position of the driving portion (300) that is accommodated inside the bracket (200) and placed at the rear side of the bracket (200) can be guided.

[0206] When the ice maker (40) is mounted in the first storage room (21), the driving unit (300) can be placed adjacent to the rear of the first storage room (21).

[0207] The cold air discharge port (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) is positioned at the upper portion of the driving unit (300), and the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) are also positioned at the upper portion of the driving unit (300), so that the driving unit (300) can avoid obstructing the cold air flow.

[0208] The bracket (200) can be fixed by being fastened to the lower part of the upper surface of the first storage room (21).

[0209] Accordingly, the bracket (200) may include one or more fastening parts.

[0210] For example, at the top end of the bracket (200), one or more first fastening portions (251) may be formed that extend upward and then bend backward.

[0211] The first fastening portion (251) can be formed in a form that can be fastened to the opposite structure to be fixed in various ways, such as a hook-and-loop fastening, a fitting fastening, and a hook-and-loop fastening, and its shape is not particularly limited.

[0212] In FIG. 5, one first fastening portion (251) may be placed on the third cold air passage portion (233), and another first fastening portion (251) may be placed in a protruding area at the corner of the second side wall (222) and the front wall (210) of the inlet portion (211), but is not limited thereto.

[0213] Additionally, a second fastening portion (252) may be formed on the first side wall (221) to protrude in a forward outward direction.

[0214] The second fastening portion (252) may include a fastening hole extending vertically.

[0215] The second fastening portion (252) may be fastened to the opposing structure to be fixed by a fastening member such as a screw, but is not limited thereto, and the shape and position of the second fastening portion (252) may be modified in various ways.

[0216] Referring further to FIGS. 9 to 11, a connecting plate (700) may be placed on the outer surface of the upper surface of the inner case (3).

[0217] The connecting plate (700) may include a fixing portion (710) that is connected to the first fastening portion (251) of the bracket (200).

[0218] The fixed portion (710) can be formed to protrude upward from the connecting plate (700) so as to have a space capable of storing the first fastening portion (251).

[0219] A first hole (711) with a part of the area open may be formed on the upper surface of the fixed part (710), and a second hole (712) with a part of the area open may be formed on the lower surface of the fixed part (710).

[0220] The first hole (711) and the second hole (712) may be formed to be misaligned with each other, and a catch (713) may be formed at the bottom of the first hole (711).

[0221] A through hole corresponding to the second hole (712) may be formed on the upper surface of the inner case (3), and the first fastening portion (251) of the bracket (200) may be inserted from the bottom to the top of the inner case (3) through the second hole (712) and secured to the catch portion (713).

[0222] The first fastening portion (251) and the hook portion (713) can be fastened in various ways, such as a hooking connection, a fitting connection, and a hook connection.

[0223] The fixed part (710) can be formed at a position corresponding to the first fastening part (251) when the ice maker (40) is mounted on the lower surface of the inner case (3).

[0224] The connecting plate (700) may include a connecting boss (720) that is connected to the second connecting portion (252) of the bracket (200).

[0225] The fastening boss (720) can be formed to protrude upward from the connecting plate (700).

[0226] A through hole corresponding to a fastening boss (720) may be formed on the upper surface of the inner case (3), and the second fastening portion (252) of the bracket (200) may be arranged to be aligned with the fastening boss (720) so as to be fastened to the fastening boss (720) by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0227] The fastening boss (720) can be formed at a position corresponding to the second fastening portion (252) when the ice maker (40) is mounted on the lower surface of the inner case (3).

[0228] The connecting plate (700) may include an insertion hole (750) through which a water supply pipe (600) passes.

[0229] It can be formed to protrude upwardly from the connecting plate (700) and have an open upper surface so as to easily guide the insertion of the water supply pipe (600).

[0230] A through hole corresponding to the insertion hole (750) can be formed on the upper surface of the inner case (3), and water flowing from a water supply pipe (600) connected to the insertion hole (750) can be introduced into the water injection guide part (240) of the bracket (200) through the insertion hole (750).

[0231] The insertion hole (750) can be formed at a position corresponding to the water injection guide part (240) of the bracket (200) when the ice maker (40) is mounted on the lower surface of the inner case (3).

[0232] A water supply guide pipe (610) connected to an insertion hole (750) can be connected to one side of the water supply pipe (600).

[0233] The water supply pipe (600) and the water supply guide pipe (610) may be formed as separate from each other, but are not limited thereto and may be formed as an integral body.

[0234] The water supply guide pipe (610) may include a slope that decreases from the rear to the front.

[0235] Since a support member (740) that supports the lower surface of the slope of the water supply guide pipe (610) is formed on the connecting plate (700), it can assist in maintaining the slope even when water flows through the water supply guide pipe (610).

[0236] The water supply guide pipe (610) formed in this way can penetrate the upper surface of the inner case (3) and be connected to the water injection guide part (240).

[0237] A power connection (730) connected to supply power to the ice maker (40) may be additionally placed on the connection plate (700).

[0238] Hereinafter, an ice maker (40) according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with further reference to FIGS. 12 to 16.

[0239] The ice maker (40) according to another embodiment described below will be described mainly with respect to the differences from the ice maker (40) according to the embodiment described above, and any overlapping description will be omitted.

[0240] The ice maker module (30) may include an ice maker (40) and a case (60) for storing the ice maker (40).

[0241] The case part (60) can be formed to have a storage space that can store the case part (60) as a whole.

[0242] The case (60) can be formed to surround both sides and the bottom of the ice maker (40).

[0243] The upper surface and front surface of the case (60) can be opened, and the rear surface can also be formed so that the upper area is opened.

[0244] The ice maker (40) can be stored in the case (60) through the opened upper surface of the ice maker (40).

[0245] The ice maker (40) can be mounted on the inner upper surface of the first storage chamber (21), and the case part (60) can also be mounted and fixed on the inner upper surface of the first storage chamber (21) separately from the ice maker (40).

[0246] One or more cold air passage holes (64) may be formed on the side (62) of the case (60) so that cold air introduced into the ice maker (40) can be discharged into the first storage chamber (21).

[0247] The cold air passage hole (64) can be formed by opening a certain area of ​​the side (62) to allow cold air to pass through.

[0248] For example, the cold air passage hole (64) can be formed in the shape of a slit extending along the front-back direction of the ice tray (100).

[0249] An ice storage unit (50) for storing ice produced from the ice maker (40) may be placed at the bottom of the ice maker (40).

[0250] The lower surface of the ice storage unit (50) is supported by the lower surface (61) of the case unit (60) and can be slidably moved forward and backward so as to be pulled in and out.

[0251] The opened front lower area of ​​the case (60) can be closed by the ice storage area (50), and the opened front upper area can be closed by the cover area (70).

[0252] A separate cold air passage hole is formed in the cover part (70), so that the cold air flowing into the ice maker (40) can be discharged into the first storage chamber (21) to induce the cold air flow.

[0253] In addition, the cover part (70) and the ice storage part (50) are formed to be spaced apart so that a predetermined gap is formed, thereby inducing a flow of cold air so that cold air can be discharged into the first storage room (21) at the gap.

[0254] A shelf support guide portion (63) extending in the front-back direction can be formed on the side surface (62) of the case portion (60) to support one side of the first shelf (23).

[0255] Accordingly, one side of the first shelf (23) can be supported by one side of the case part (60), and the other side can be supported by one side of the inner case (3).

[0256] A water supply connection (620) can be formed on the upper part of the cabinet (2).

[0257] One side of the water supply pipe (600) is connected to a water supply connection (620), and the other side of the water supply pipe can extend downward along the rear outer side of the cabinet (2) and be connected to a water tank (80) located in the second storage room (22).

[0258] A water supply guide pipe (610) that penetrates the foaming area (5) formed between the inner case (3) and the outer case (4) can be connected to one side of the water supply pipe (600).

[0259] The water supply guide pipe (610) can be formed to have a slope that decreases from the rear to the front.

[0260] The water supply guide pipe (610) can guide water to be supplied to the ice maker (40).

[0261] The ice maker (40) may include an ice tray (100), a driving unit (300), a full ice detection lever (400), and a bracket (200).

[0262] For example, the bracket (200) may have a general appearance formed by a front wall (210) forming the front surface, a first side wall (221) and a second side wall (222) forming both side surfaces, and a plate portion (201) forming the upper surface.

[0263] When the ice maker (40) is positioned to be biased toward one side of the first storage room (21), the second side wall (222) of the bracket (200) can be positioned close to one side of the first storage room (21), and the first side wall (221) can be positioned far from one side of the first storage room (21).

[0264] An intermediate wall (224) protruding upward from the plate portion (201) may be formed between the first side wall (221) and the second side wall (222).

[0265] The middle wall (224) can be formed to extend in the front-back direction parallel to at least a portion of the first side wall (221).

[0266] The separation space formed by the middle wall (224) and the first side wall (221) can be a cold air inlet (230) that can intensively guide cold air discharged from the cold air discharge port (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) to the cold air passage of the bracket (200).

[0267] The bracket (200) can be formed in a shape that can accommodate an ice tray (100), a driving unit (300), and a full ice detection lever (400) by having an open bottom.

[0268] In addition, the bracket (200) can be generally formed in a form with an open rear surface so that cold air supplied from the rear surface can easily flow into the interior of the bracket (200).

[0269] The bracket (200) may include one or more cold air passages through which cold air flows to the top of the ice tray (100).

[0270] The cold air passage section may include a first cold air passage section (231) and a second cold air passage section (232).

[0271] The first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed in the cold air inlet section (230) formed by the first side wall (221) and the middle wall (224), and the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed so that one side is in contact with the middle wall (224) and one side can be closed by the middle wall (224).

[0272] The first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) are formed on the plate section (201) and can be formed to protrude upward from the plate section (201).

[0273] For example, the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) may be formed to have a closed shape based on the front and side of the ice maker (40), but an open shape based on the rear.

[0274] Accordingly, based on the rear of the ice maker (40), the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed to have openings through which cold air can flow into the interior.

[0275] In order to guide the cold air flow direction and the cold air inflow into the first cold air passage section (231), a first cold air guide section (261) including a slope that decreases from the rear to the front may be formed on the front side of the first cold air passage section (231).

[0276] The first cold air guide section (261) may be formed of a single inclined surface, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of a plurality of surfaces having different inclined surfaces.

[0277] In order to guide the cold air flow direction and the cold air inflow into the second cold air passage section (232), a second cold air guide section (262) including a slope that decreases from the rear to the front may be formed on the front side of the second cold air passage section (232).

[0278] The second cold air guide section (262) may be formed of a single inclined surface, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of a plurality of surfaces having different inclined surfaces.

[0279] The first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction.

[0280] Accordingly, cold air flowing in from the cold air outlet (513) of the first grill fan assembly (510) can be intensively guided to the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232).

[0281] Additionally, the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction with the ice tray (100).

[0282] For example, the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction with the central area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0283] Accordingly, the cold air guided to the upper part of the ice tray (100) through the first cold air passage section (231) and the second cold air passage section (232) can be evenly spread over the entire upper surface area of ​​the ice tray (100) as much as possible.

[0284] The first cold air passage section (231) located in front of the second cold air passage section (232) can be formed to have a higher height than the second cold air passage section (232).

[0285] Referring to FIG. 16, the first cold air guide part (261) and the second cold air guide part (262) can be arranged spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction.

[0286] The first cold air passage (231) can be formed between the first cold air guide section (261) and the second cold air guide section (262).

[0287] For example, a portion of the cold air introduced through the cold air inlet (230) is introduced into the first cold air passage (231), and the cold air introduced into the first cold air passage (231) can be guided to the upper surface of the ice tray (100) along the rear surface of the first cold air guide (261).

[0288] In this case, it is preferable that the cold air passing through the first cold air passage (231) is generally guided to flow to the front area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0289] Accordingly, the extension line of the lower end of the first cold air guide part (261) can be directed toward the front area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0290] The second cold air passage (232) can be formed along the rear surface of the second cold air guide (262).

[0291] For example, a portion of the cold air introduced through the cold air inlet (230) is introduced into the second cold air passage (232), and the cold air introduced into the second cold air passage (232) can be guided to the upper surface of the ice tray (100) along the rear surface of the second cold air guide (262).

[0292] In this case, it is preferable that the cold air passing through the second cold air passage (232) is generally guided to flow to the rear area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0293] Accordingly, the extension line of the lower end of the second cold air guide part (262) can be directed toward the rear area of ​​the ice tray (100).

[0294] The cold air guided to the rear area of ​​the ice tray (100) moves to the central area of ​​the ice tray (100), so that the cold air can be evenly guided to the entire area of ​​the upper surface of the ice tray (100).

[0295] A water injection guide (240) for supplying water to the ice tray (100) can be formed between the middle wall (224) and the second side wall (222).

[0296] The water injection guide (240) can be placed on one side of the ice tray (100) placed at the bottom.

[0297] The water injection guide portion (240) can be formed in a recessed shape toward the bottom of the plate portion (201).

[0298] The water injection guide part (240) may have an open upper surface so that water is injected from the upper direction.

[0299] The inner lower surface of the water injection guide (240) may have a slope so that water flows well in the direction of the ice tray (100).

[0300] A water inlet (241) that is opened in the direction of the ice tray (100) is formed on the inner side of the water input guide part (240) that is sunken in the lower direction of the plate part (201), so that water input into the water input guide part (240) can be input into the ice tray (100).

[0301] One end of the water supply guide pipe (610) penetrating the foaming area (5) of the inner case (3) and the outer case (4) can be extended to communicate with the water injection guide part (240).

[0302] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings exemplified above, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. Furthermore, even if the operational effects according to the configuration of the present invention have not been explicitly described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the corresponding configuration should also be acknowledged.

Claims

1. A cabinet comprising one or more storage compartments; and An ice maker disposed within the storage room; The above ice maker, ice tray; A driving unit connected to one side of the ice tray and providing driving force to rotate the ice tray; and A refrigerator comprising a bracket connected to the other side of the ice tray and including one or more cold air passages through which cold air flows to the upper portion of the ice tray.

2. In paragraph 1, further comprising a grill pan assembly disposed in the inner rear area of ​​the storage compartment, the grill pan assembly including one or more cold air outlets; A refrigerator in which the above cold air outlet is arranged to overlap with the cold air passage in the front-rear direction.

3. In paragraph 2, The rear of the above bracket contacts the front of the above grill pan assembly, the refrigerator.

4. In paragraph 1, The above cold air passage section includes a first cold air passage section and a second cold air passage section, A refrigerator in which the first cold air passage section and the second cold air passage section are arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction.

5. In paragraph 1, The above cold air passage section includes a first cold air passage section and a second cold air passage section, A refrigerator in which the first cold air passage section and the second cold air passage section are arranged to overlap the ice tray in a vertical direction.

6. In paragraph 1, The above cold air passage section includes a first cold air passage section and a second cold air passage section, The cold air passing through the first cold air passage section flows to the front area of ​​the ice tray, A refrigerator in which cold air passing through the second cold air passage flows to the rear area of ​​the ice tray.

7. In paragraph 1, The above bracket includes a first cold air guide part and a second cold air guide part spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction, A refrigerator, wherein the cold air passage section includes a first cold air passage section formed between the first cold air guide section and the second cold air guide section, and a second cold air passage section formed along the rear surface of the second cold air guide section.

8. In paragraph 7, A refrigerator, wherein the first cold air guide portion and the second cold air guide portion include a slope that decreases from the rear to the front.

9. In paragraph 7, The above bracket further includes a cold air passage branch portion that branches the first cold air passage portion and the second cold air passage portion, A refrigerator in which the second cold air guide portion extends downward from the lower surface of the cold air flow path branch portion.

10. In paragraph 7, The extension line of the lower end of the first cold air guide portion is directed toward the front area of ​​the ice tray, A refrigerator in which the extension line of the lower end of the second cold air guide section is directed toward the rear area of ​​the ice tray.

11. In paragraph 1, A refrigerator, wherein the bracket includes one or more fastening parts that are fastened and fixed to the lower part of the upper surface of the storage compartment.

12. In paragraph 1, The above bracket further includes a front wall and a pair of side walls that surround the front and both sides of the ice tray, respectively, At least one first cold air passage hole through which the cold air passes is formed in the side wall, A refrigerator, wherein at least one second cold air passage hole through which cold air passes is formed in the front wall.

13. In paragraph 12, A refrigerator wherein the second cold air passage hole is not formed in a side wall close to one side of the storage compartment among the pair of side walls, but is formed in a side wall far from one side of the storage compartment.

14. In paragraph 1, Shelves placed in the above storage room; and Further comprising an ice storage unit disposed at the bottom of the ice maker and storing ice produced from the ice maker; A refrigerator in which the lower surface of the ice storage compartment is supported by the shelf and is capable of sliding forward and backward.

15. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a case portion that surrounds both sides of the ice maker, A refrigerator, wherein a first cold air passage hole through which cold air passes is formed on the side of the case portion.

16. In paragraph 1, A case portion that surrounds both sides and the bottom of the ice maker; and Further comprising an ice storage unit disposed at the bottom of the ice maker and storing ice produced from the ice maker; A refrigerator in which the lower surface of the ice storage section is supported by the lower surface of the case section and is capable of sliding forward and backward.

17. In paragraph 16, Further comprising shelves arranged in the storage room, A refrigerator, wherein a shelf support guide portion extending in the front-back direction is formed on the side of the case portion to support one side of the shelf.

18. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a water supply pipe supplying water to the ice maker; The cabinet includes an inner case forming the storage room and an outer case forming a foaming area between the inner case and the storage room. A refrigerator, wherein at least a portion of the above water supply pipe is embedded in the above foaming area.

19. In paragraph 18, The above bracket further includes a water injection guide for supplying water to the ice tray, On one side of the above water supply pipe, a water supply guide pipe communicating with the water injection guide section is arranged, A refrigerator, wherein the above water supply guide pipe includes a slope that decreases from the rear to the front.

20. In paragraph 19, A refrigerator in which the above water supply guide pipe penetrates the upper surface of the inner case and communicates with the water injection guide section.

21. In paragraph 1, The rotation axis of the above ice tray is formed to extend in the front-back direction, A refrigerator wherein the above driving unit is positioned adjacent to the rear of the storage compartment.

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