Refrigerator and household appliances

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a refrigerator and a household appliance. A refrigerator includes a main body forming a storage compartment and a door configured to open and close the storage compartment. The door includes: a door main body rotatably coupled to the main body and including a heat insulator therein; a panel main body positioned in front of the door main body; a first edge provided at a first edge of the panel main body and configured to be coupled to the door main body while rotating relative to the door main body; and a second edge provided at a second edge of the panel main body opposite to the first edge and configured to be coupled to the door main body when the first edge is coupled to the door main body.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with the international filing date of August 10, 2020, application number 202080004516.7, and title "Refrigerator and Household Appliance". Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator and a household appliance, and more particularly, to a refrigerator and a household appliance having an improved door structure. Background Art

[0003] Generally, a refrigerator is a household appliance that keeps food fresh by including a main body having a storage compartment provided therein and a cold air supply system for supplying cold air to the storage compartment. The storage compartment includes: a refrigerating compartment, the temperature of which is maintained at about 0 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius to refrigerate food; and a freezing compartment, the temperature of which is maintained at about 0 degrees Celsius to -30 degrees Celsius to freeze food. Generally, the storage compartment is provided with an open front side for putting in and taking out food, and the open front side of the storage compartment is opened and closed by a door.

[0004] Refrigerators can be classified into several types according to the type of storage compartment and the type of door. Specifically, refrigerators can be classified into top mount freezer (TMP) type refrigerators and bottom mount freezer (BMF) type refrigerators. In TMP type refrigerators, the storage compartment is vertically divided by using a horizontal partition wall so that the freezer compartment is formed on its upper side and the refrigerating compartment is formed on its lower side. In BMF type refrigerators, the storage compartment is vertically divided by using a horizontal partition wall so that the refrigerating compartment is formed on its upper side and the freezer compartment is formed on its lower side. In addition, there are side by side (SBS) type refrigerators and French door refrigerators (FDR). In SBS type refrigerators, the storage compartment is horizontally divided by using a vertical partition wall so that the freezer compartment is formed on one side and the refrigerating compartment is formed on the other side. In FDR, the storage compartment is vertically divided by using a horizontal partition wall so that the refrigerating compartment is formed on its upper side and the freezer compartment is formed on its lower side, and the refrigerating compartment formed on the upper side is opened and closed by a pair of doors. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical Problem

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a refrigerator and a household appliance that can easily change the design of the door.

[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a refrigerator and a household appliance that can prevent the edge of the door panel from separating from the door body when the door panel is fixed to the door body.

[0008] Other aspects of the present disclosure will be partially described below, and some will be clear from the description, or can be learned through the practice of the present disclosure.

[0009] Technical solution

[0010] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a refrigerator includes a main body forming a storage compartment and a door configured to open and close the storage compartment. The door includes: a door main body rotatably coupled to the main body and including a heat insulator therein; a plate main body positioned in front of the door main body; a first edge provided at a first edge of the plate main body and configured to be coupled to the door main body while rotating relative to the door main body; and a second edge provided at a second edge of the plate main body opposite to the first edge and configured to be coupled to the door main body when the first edge is coupled to the door main body.

[0011] The door may further include a fixing member coupled to the second edge and the door main body, the fixing member being configured to fix the second edge relative to the door main body when the second edge is coupled to the door main body.

[0012] The door main body may include a mounting space formed to rotate the first edge when the first edge is coupled to the door main body.

[0013] The first edge may include a first edge groove, and the door main body may include a cap protrusion formed to be inserted into the first edge groove and configured to support the first edge to limit movement of the first edge in the front-rear direction when the first edge is coupled to the door main body.

[0014] The first edge may further include: a first edge main body fixed to the plate main body; a first edge protrusion protruding to be spaced apart from the first edge main body to form the first edge groove; and a first edge cutout portion formed to separate the first edge protrusion into a plurality of parts.

[0015] The second edge may include: a second edge main body fixed to the plate main body; a second edge protrusion extending from the second edge main body and configured to be coupled to the door main body; and a second edge cutout portion formed to separate the second edge protrusion into a plurality of parts.

[0016] The door may further include a third edge provided on a third edge perpendicular to the first edge and the second edge of the plate main body and configured to be fixed to the door main body when the first edge is coupled to the door main body.

[0017] The third edge may include: a third edge main body fixed to the plate main body; a third edge protrusion extending from the third edge main body to be coupled to the door main body; and a third edge cutout portion formed to separate the third edge protrusion into a plurality of parts.

[0018] The third edge may include a magnetic body.

[0019] The third edge may include: a third edge body fixed to the plate body; and a third edge protrusion including a material more flexible than that of the third edge body and configured to be coupled to the door body.

[0020] The third edge may include: a third edge body fixed to the plate body; a third edge protrusion protruding from the third edge toward the door body; and a third edge cover including a material more flexible than that of the third edge body and that of the third edge protrusion, the third edge cover being configured to cover an outer side of the third edge protrusion.

[0021] The third edge may include a third edge protrusion having a portion protruding toward the door body, and the door body may include a housing fixing portion configured to support the third edge protrusion in a direction in which the plate body is coupled to the door body.

[0022] One of the third edge protrusion and the housing fixing portion may include an elastic material to be deformable when the third edge is coupled to the door body.

[0023] The door may further include a buffer member disposed between the plate body and the door body, and the buffer member is configured to absorb an impact applied to the plate body.

[0024] The door body may include: a housing forming left and right sides of the door; a lower door cap forming a lower surface of the door and configured to be coupled to the first edge; an upper door cap forming an upper surface of the door and configured to be coupled to the second edge; a housing body forming a rear surface of the door; and a cover forming a front surface of the door body and configured to be covered by the plate body.

[0025] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a household appliance includes a main body having an open side and a door configured to open and close the open side of the main body, wherein the door includes: a door body rotatably coupled to the main body; a plate body positioned in front of the door body; a first edge disposed at a lower end of the plate body and configured to be coupled to the door body while rotating relative to the door body; a second edge disposed at an upper end of the plate body and configured to be coupled to the door body when the first edge is coupled to the door body; and a third edge respectively disposed at left and right ends of the plate body and configured to be fixed to the door body when the first edge is coupled to the door body.

[0026] The first edge may include: a first edge body fixed to the plate body; a first edge protrusion protruding from the first edge body; and a first edge cutout portion formed to separate the first edge protrusion into a plurality of portions.

[0027] The first edge may further include a first edge groove formed between the first edge body and the first edge protrusion, and the door body may include a cap protrusion formed to be inserted into the first edge groove.

[0028] The door body may include a mounting space formed to rotate the first edge when the first edge is coupled to the door body.

[0029] The door may further include a fixing member configured to pass through the door body and the second edge to fix the second edge to the door body when the second edge is coupled to the door body.

[0030] Before proceeding with the following detailed description, it may be advantageous to clarify the definitions of certain words and phrases used throughout the patent document: The terms "comprising" and "including" and their derivatives refer to including but not limited to; the term "or" is inclusive and means and / or; the phrases "associated with" and "associated therewith" and their derivatives may refer to including..., being included within..., interconnected with..., containing..., being contained within..., connected to... or coupled with..., combined with... or coupled with..., communicable with..., cooperating with..., interlacing, juxtaposing, adjacent to..., adhered to... or adhered with..., having, having the characteristics of, etc.

[0031] Throughout the patent document, definitions of certain words and phrases are provided, and those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that in many cases (if not most cases), such definitions also apply to the previous and future uses of the words and phrases so defined.

[0032] Advantages of the Present Invention

[0033] As is apparent from above, according to the present disclosure, since the refrigerator and the household appliance include a door panel detachably mounted on the door body, the design of the door can be easily changed.

[0034] According to the present disclosure, since the edges of the door panel of the refrigerator and the household appliance are fixed to the door body, separation of the edges of the door panel from the door body can be prevented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] These and / or other aspects of the present disclosure will become clear and more readily understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0036] Figure 1 A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0037] Figure 2 Shown is Figure 1 the first door shown in

[0038] Figure 3 shows Figure 2 the state in which the door panel of the first door shown in is separated from the door body;

[0039] Figure 4 shows Figure 3 the lower edge shown in;

[0040] Figure 5 shows Figure 3 the upper edge shown in;

[0041] Figure 6 shows Figure 3 the side edge shown in;

[0042] Figure 7 is Figure 3 an exploded perspective view of the door body shown in;

[0043] Figure 8 shows Figure 3 a cross-sectional view of the state in which the lower edge shown in is joined to the door body;

[0044] Figure 9 shows Figure 3 a cross-sectional view of the state in which the upper edge shown in is joined to the door body;

[0045] Figure 10 shows Figure 3 a cross-sectional view of the state in which the side edge shown in is joined to the door body;

[0046] Figure 11 shows Figure 3 a cross-sectional view of the state in which the door panel shown in is joined to the door body;

[0047] Figure 12 shows Figure 10 the state in which the side edge of the door panel shown in is joined to the housing of the door body;

[0048] Figure 13 is for explaining Figure 2 a diagram of the process of fixing the upper end of the door panel shown in to the door body;

[0049] Figure 14 shows an exploded perspective view of a door panel according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 15 shows Figure 14 a cross-sectional view of the state in which the lower edge shown in is joined to the door body;

[0051] Figure 16 shows Figure 14 a cross-sectional view of the state in which the upper edge shown in is joined to the door body;

[0052] Figure 17 is a sectional view showing the state in which the side edge shown in Figure 14 is coupled to the door body;

[0053] Figure 18 is a sectional view showing the state in which the side edge according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to the door body;

[0054] Figure 19 is a sectional view showing the state in which the side edge according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to the door body;

[0055] Figure 20 is a sectional view showing the state in which the side edge according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to the door body;

[0056] Figure 21 is a sectional view showing the state in which the side edge according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to the door body;

[0057] Figure 22 shows an exploded perspective view of a first door according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0058] Figure 23 shows an exploded perspective view of a first door according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0059] Figure 24 shows a clothing manager applying a door panel and a door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0060] Figure 25 shows Figure 24 the state in which the door panel shown in

[0061] Figure 26 is separated from the door body;

[0062] Figure 27 shows Figure 26 the state in which the door panel shown in

[0063] Figure 28 is separated from the door body;

[0064] Figure 29 shows Figure 28 the state in which the door panel shown in DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0065] The following discussion Figures 1 to 29Also, the various embodiments used in this patent document to describe the principles of the present disclosure are merely exemplary and should not be construed in any way as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of the present disclosure can be implemented in any appropriately arranged system or device.

[0066] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that when this application is filed, various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the present disclosure are feasible.

[0067] The same reference numerals or symbols in the respective drawings of this application represent components or assemblies that perform substantially the same functions.

[0068] The terms used in this specification are used to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the following description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and is not for limiting the purpose of the present invention defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. It will be understood that unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms include the plural forms. It will be understood that when used in this specification, the terms "comprises", "comprising" and / or "having" list the stated features, quantities, steps, components or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, steps, components or combinations thereof.

[0069] It will be understood that although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms and these terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The term "and / or" includes any combination of multiple related items or any one of multiple related items.

[0070] In this specification, the terms "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" are defined with respect to the drawings, and the shapes and positions of the respective components are not limited by these terms.

[0071] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0072] Figure 1 A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0073] Referring to Figure 1 , the refrigerator 1 includes: a main body 10; a storage compartment 20 formed to be vertically divided within the main body 10; a door 100 for opening and closing the storage compartment 20; and a cold air supply device for supplying cold air to the storage compartment 20.

[0074] The main body 10 may include: an inner housing 11 that forms a storage chamber 20; an outer housing 12 that is coupled to the outside of the inner housing 11 to form an appearance; and a main body heat insulator that is foamed between the inner housing 11 and the outer housing 12 to insulate the storage chamber 20.

[0075] The cold air supply device may use a refrigeration cycle (compressing a refrigerant, condensing the refrigerant, expanding the refrigerant, and evaporating the refrigerant) to generate cold air.

[0076] The storage chamber 20 may be divided into a plurality of chambers by a partition 15, and a plurality of shelves 25 and storage containers 26 may be provided in the storage chamber 20 to store food and the like.

[0077] The storage chamber 20 may be divided into a plurality of storage chambers 22, 23, 24 by a partition 15, and the partition 15 includes a first partition 17 and a second partition 19. The first partition 17 is horizontally provided in the storage chamber 20 to divide the storage chamber 20 into an upper storage chamber 22 (or a first storage chamber) and lower storage chambers 23 and 24. The second partition 19 is vertically provided in the lower storage chambers 23 and 24 to divide the lower storage chambers 23 and 24 into a second storage chamber 23 and a third storage chamber 24.

[0078] The partition 15 having a T-shaped configuration formed by the combination of the first partition 17 and the second partition 19 may divide the storage chamber 20 into three spaces. Among the upper storage chamber 22 and the lower storage chambers 23 and 24 divided by the first partition 17, the upper storage chamber 22 may be used as a refrigerating chamber, and the lower storage chambers 23 and 24 may be used as a freezing chamber.

[0079] Both of the lower storage chambers 23 and 24 may be used as a freezing chamber, or the second storage chamber 23 may be used as a freezing chamber and the third storage chamber 24 may be used as a refrigerating chamber, or the second storage chamber 23 may be used as a freezing chamber and the third storage chamber 24 may be used as both a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber.

[0080] The above division of the storage chamber 20 is illustrated as an example, and each of the storage chambers 22, 23, and 24 may be used differently from the above description.

[0081] The storage chamber 20 may be opened and closed by a door 100. The door 100 includes: a pair of first doors 101 (or upper doors) that open and close the upper storage chamber 22; and a pair of second doors 102 (or lower doors) that open and close the lower storage chambers 23 and 24. The pair of first doors 101 and the pair of second doors 102 may open and close an open main body opening 10a of the main body 10.

[0082] The rotary bar 103 can be provided on one of a pair of first doors 101. When the pair of first doors 101 is closed, the rotary bar 103 can close the gap between the pair of first doors 101. The main body 10 can be provided with a rotary bar guide 13 for guiding the movement of the rotary bar 103.

[0083] Hereinafter, for ease of description, only one first door 101 and one second door 102 will be described, and the description of the remaining first doors 101 and second doors 102 will be omitted. Except that the corresponding first doors 101 are arranged to be mirror-symmetrical to each other and the corresponding second doors 102 are arranged to be mirror-symmetrical to each other, the first doors 101 and second doors 102 whose description is omitted can respectively have the same structure as the first door 101 and second door 102 to be described below. In addition, the same structure as that of the first door 101 can be applied to the second door 102, and the detailed description of the structure of the second door 102 that is the same as that of the first door 101 can be omitted.

[0084] The upper storage chamber 22 can be opened and closed by the first door 101 rotatably coupled to the main body 10. The first door 101 can be opened and closed by the first door handle 138 (see Figure 7 ). The first door handle 138 can be formed by being recessed in the bottom surface of the first door 101.

[0085] A door shelf 105 for storing food can be provided on the rear surface of the first door 101. The door shelf 105 can include shelf supports 107 that extend vertically from the first door 101 to support the door shelf 105 on the left and right sides of the door shelf 105. The shelf supports 107 can be individually configured to be detachably coupled to the first door 101, and in this embodiment, the shelf supports 107 protrude backward from the rear surface of the first door 101 and extend in the vertical direction.

[0086] A first gasket 109 can be provided on the edge of the rear surface of the first door 101 to seal the gap with the main body 10 when the first door 101 is closed. The first gasket 109 can be installed in an annular shape along the edge of the rear surface of the first door 101, and a first magnet can be provided in the first gasket 109.

[0087] The lower storage chambers 23 and 24 can be opened and closed by the second door 102 rotatably coupled to the main body 10. The second door 102 can be opened and closed by the second door handle 104. The second door handle 104 can be formed by being recessed in the upper surface of the second door 102. The second door 102 can be arranged in a sliding manner.

[0088] The second gasket 106 may be disposed on the edge of the rear surface of the second door 102 to seal the gap with the main body 10 when the second door 102 is closed. The second gasket 106 may be mounted in an annular shape along the edge of the rear surface of the second door 102, and the second magnet may be disposed in the second gasket 106.

[0089] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 the first door shown in Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 the state in which the door panel of the first door shown in Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 the lower edge shown in Figure 5 Shows Figure 3 the upper edge shown in Figure 6 Shows Figure 3 the side edge shown in Figure 7 Is Figure 3 the exploded perspective view of the door main body shown in Figure 8 Is a view showing Figure 3 the state in which the lower edge shown in

[0090] Figure 9 Is a view showing Figure 3 the state in which the upper edge shown in Figure 10 Is a view showing Figure 3 the state in which the side edge shown in

[0091] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the first door 101 may include a door panel 110 and a door main body 120. The door panel 110 may be detachably coupled to the door main body 120.

[0092] Referring to Figure 3 , the door panel 110 may include a panel main body 111, a buffer member 115, and fixing edges 116, 117, and 118.

[0093] The panel main body 111 may form the external shape of the first door 101. The panel main body 111 may have a flat plate shape. Various designs may be provided on the front surface of the panel main body 111 to meet the needs of the user. The fixing edges 116, 117, and 118 for coupling with the door main body 120 may be disposed on the rear surface of the panel main body 111.

[0094] The panel main body 111 may have a thickness of a predetermined size or more. Figures 8 to 10 The panel main body 111 shown in

[0095] The buffer member 115 may be disposed on the rear surface of the plate body 111. The buffer member 115 may be disposed in the space formed between the door panel 110 and the door body 120. The buffer member 115 may be configured to prevent the impact from being transmitted to the door body 120 when the door panel 110 is impacted. In addition, the buffer member 115 may be configured to absorb the noise that may be generated in the door panel 110. The buffer member 115 may include foamed polystyrene.

[0096] Referring to Figures 3 to 6 , the fixing edges 116, 117, and 118 may include a lower edge 116, an upper edge 117, and a side edge 118. The fixing edges 116, 117, and 118 may be attached to the plate body 111 by an adhesive 108 (see Figures 8 to 10 ). The fixing edges 116, 117, and 118 may be bonded to the plate body 111 by a polyurethane reaction (PUR) bonding method. However, the fixing method of the fixing edges 116, 117, and 118 is not limited thereto. Through the fixing edges 116, 117, and 118, the door panel 110 may be firmly coupled to the door body 120 and may be easily detached from the door body 120.

[0097] Specifically, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 8 , the lower edge 116 includes a lower edge body 116a, a lower edge protrusion 116b, a lower edge groove 116c, and a lower edge cutout portion 116d. The lower edge 116 may be referred to as the first edge 116. The lower edge 116 may be disposed on the lower edge of the plate body 111.

[0098] The lower edge body 116a may extend in a substantially horizontal direction and be fixed to the lower end of the plate body 111. The lower edge body 116a may have a generally rectangular plate shape. The lower edge body 116a may be fixed to the plate body 111 by an adhesive 108.

[0099] The lower edge protrusion 116b may protrude backward from the lower edge body 116a. The lower edge protrusion 116b may be arranged such that, together with the lower edge body 116a, a lower edge groove 116c is formed. The lower edge protrusion 116b may be formed to extend backward from the lower edge body 116a by a predetermined length and then extend in a substantially vertical direction.

[0100] The lower edge groove 116c may be formed between the lower edge protrusion 116b and the lower edge body 116a. The lower edge groove 116c may accommodate the lower cap protrusion 139 of the lower door cap 136. The lower edge groove 116c may be arranged to correspond to the size and / or shape of the lower cap protrusion 139. When the lower cap protrusion 139 is inserted into the lower edge groove 116c, the lower end of the plate body 111 may be fixed to the door body 120.

[0101] The lower edge cut portion 116d may be formed at the lower edge protrusion 116b. The lower edge cut portion 116d may be arranged to separate the lower edge protrusion 116b into a plurality of parts. The plurality of parts of the lower edge protrusion 116b separated by the lower edge cut portion 116d may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the lower edge protrusion 116b extends. Figure 4 One lower edge cut portion 116d is shown provided, and the number of the lower edge cut portions 116d is not limited thereto. Since the lower edge cut portion 116d separates the lower edge protrusion 116b into a plurality of parts, when the plate body 111 is deformed due to heat, the lower edge 116 can be prevented from being damaged due to the deformation force applied to the lower edge 116.

[0102] Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown in FIGS. and, the upper edge 117 may include an upper edge main body 117a, an upper edge protrusion 117b, and an upper edge hole 117c. The upper edge 117 may be referred to as the second edge 117. The upper edge 117 may be provided on the upper edge of the plate body 111.

[0103] The upper edge main body 117a may extend in a substantially horizontal direction and be fixed to the upper end of the plate body 111. The upper edge main body 117a may have a generally rectangular plate shape. The upper edge main body 117a may be fixed to the plate body 111 by an adhesive 108.

[0104] The upper edge protrusion 117b may protrude backward from the upper edge main body 117a. The upper edge protrusion 117b may be arranged to be inserted into the upper coupling groove 132 of the upper door cap 130. The upper edge protrusion 117b may be fixed by a fixing member 134 in a state where it is inserted into the upper coupling groove 132.

[0105] The upper edge hole 117c may be formed in the upper edge protrusion 117b. The upper edge hole 117c may be arranged to allow the fixing member 134 to be inserted. The upper edge hole 117c may be formed to penetrate the upper edge protrusion 117b substantially vertically. When the fixing member 134 is inserted into the upper edge hole 117c in a state where the upper edge protrusion 117b is inserted into the upper coupling groove 132, the upper end of the plate body 111 may be fixed to the door main body 120.

[0106] The upper edge cut portion 117d may be formed at the upper edge protrusion 117b. The upper edge cut portion 117d may be arranged to separate the upper edge protrusion 117b into a plurality of parts. The plurality of parts of the upper edge protrusion 117b separated by the upper edge cut portion 117d may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the upper edge protrusion 117b extends. Figure 5 Two upper edge cut portions 117d are shown provided, and the number of the upper edge cut portions 117d is not limited thereto. Since the upper edge cut portion 117d separates the upper edge protrusion 117b into a plurality of parts, when the plate body 111 is deformed due to heat, the upper edge 117 can be prevented from being damaged due to the deformation force applied to the upper edge 117.

[0107] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 10 Figure 10 , the side edge 118 may include a side edge main body 118a, a side edge protrusion 118b, and a side edge cutout portion 118d. The side edge 118 may be referred to as the third edge 118. The side edge 118 may be provided on the left and right edges of the plate main body 111.

[0108] The side edge main body 118a may extend in a substantially vertical direction and be respectively fixed to the left end and the right end of the plate main body 111. The side edge main body 118a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side edge main body 118a may be fixed to the plate main body 111 by an adhesive 108.

[0109] The side edge protrusion 118b may protrude backward from the side edge main body 118a. The side edge protrusion 118b may be respectively coupled to the housing fixing portions 122 of the housings 121 and 126. The side edge protrusion 118b may include a material having a predetermined elasticity such that the side edge protrusion 118b can recover after being deformed by being pressed by the housing fixing portion 122 when coupled to the housing fixing portion 122. The side edge protrusion 118b may be arranged such that an elastic force is generated in the direction of contact with the housing fixing portion 122 when the side edge 118 is coupled to the door main body 120. The side edge protrusion 118b may have a shape in which at least a part thereof is bent toward the housing fixing portion 122.

[0110] The side edge cutout portion 118d may be formed at the side edge protrusion 118b. The side edge cutout portion 118d may be arranged to separate the side edge protrusion 118b into a plurality of parts. The plurality of parts of the side edge protrusion 118b separated by the side edge cutout portion 118d may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the side edge protrusion 118b extends. Figure 6 Three side edge cutout portions 118d are shown provided, and the number of the side edge cutout portions 118d is not limited thereto. Since the side edge cutout portion 118d separates the side edge protrusion 118b into a plurality of parts, when the plate main body 111 is deformed due to heat, the side edge 118 can be prevented from being damaged due to the deformation force applied to the side edge 118.

[0111] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 7 Figure 7 , the door main body 120 may include housings 121 and 126, an upper door cap 130, a lower door cap 136, a cover 140, and a housing 150.

[0112] The housings 121 and 126 may include a material different from that of the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136. Specifically, the housings 121 and 126 may include aluminum. The upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 may include acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (ABS resin).

[0113] The casings 121 and 126 may include a first casing 121 forming the left surface of the first door 101 and a second casing 126 forming the right surface of the first door 101. The casings 121 and 126 may extend in the vertical direction. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, only the first casing 121 will be described, and the same structure as that of the first casing 121 may be applied to the second casing 126.

[0114] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 10 , the first casing 121 may include a casing fixing part 122. The casing fixing part 122 may be coupled to the side edge protrusion 118b of the side edge 118. The casing fixing part 122 may include a part extending toward the plate body 111 when the door panel 110 is mounted on the door body 120. The casing fixing part 122 may include a material having a predetermined elasticity such that the casing fixing part 122 can recover after being deformed by being pressed by the side edge protrusion 118b when coupled to the side edge protrusion 118b. The casing fixing part 122 may be arranged such that an elastic force is generated in the direction of contact with the side edge 118 when the side edge 118 is coupled to the door body 120. The casing fixing part 122 may have a shape in which at least a part thereof is bent toward the side edge 118.

[0115] The first casing 121 may include a casing hole 123. The casing hole 123 may be formed such that a fastening member for coupling to the cover 140 can be coupled to the cover 140. When the cover 140 is aligned with the first casing 121 such that the cover hole 142 is located at a position corresponding to the casing hole 123 and then the fastening member is inserted into the cover hole 142 and the casing hole 123, the cover 140 can be fixed to the first casing 121.

[0116] The upper door cap 130 may be coupled to the upper ends of the casings 121 and 126. The upper door cap 130 may form the upper surface of the first door 101. The upper door cap 130 may include an upper cap body 131.

[0117] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 9 , an upper coupling groove 132 may be formed on the upper cap body 131. The upper coupling groove 132 may be formed by being recessed on a surface facing the door panel 110. The upper coupling groove 132 may be arranged to accommodate a part of the upper edge 117.

[0118] A through opening 133 may be formed on the upper surface of the upper cap body 131. Specifically, the through opening 133 may be formed to communicate the upper coupling groove 132 with the outside when the fixing member 134 is not installed. The fixing member 134 may be inserted into the upper coupling groove 132 through the through opening 133 and then coupled to the upper edge hole 117c of the upper edge 117. When the insertion of the fixing member 134 is completed, the through opening 133 may be covered by the fixing member 134. The fixing member 134 may be detachably mounted on the upper cap body 131.

[0119] The upper cap hole 135 may be formed on the upper cap body 131. The upper cap hole 135 may be formed such that a fastening member for coupling with the cover 140 can be coupled to the cover 140. When the cover 140 is aligned with the upper door cap 130 such that the cover hole 142 is located at a position corresponding to the upper cap hole 135 and then the fastening member is inserted into the cover hole 142 and the upper cap hole 135, the cover 140 can be fixed to the upper door cap 130.

[0120] Referring Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the lower door cap 136 may be coupled to the lower ends of the casings 121 and 126. The lower door cap 136 may form the bottom surface of the first door 101. The lower door cap 136 may include a lower cap body 137.

[0121] The first door handle 138 may be formed on the lower cap body 137. The first door handle 138 may be formed by being recessed upward from the bottom surface of the lower door cap 136.

[0122] The lower cap protrusion 139 may be formed on the lower cap body 137. The lower cap protrusion 139 may protrude upward from the bottom surface of the lower cap body 137. The lower cap protrusion 139 may be arranged to be inserted into the lower edge groove 116c of the lower edge 116.

[0123] The lower cap body 137 may include a mounting guide 137a protruding upward from its bottom surface. The mounting guide 137a may be arranged to be spaced apart from the lower cap protrusion 139 by a predetermined distance. When the door panel 110 is mounted on the door body 120, the mounting guide 137a may guide the lower edge 116 of the door panel 110 to the mounting position.

[0124] A mounting space 139a may be formed between the mounting guide 137a and the lower cap protrusion 139. Through the mounting space 139a, the door panel 110 can be rotated such that the lower cap protrusion 139 is inserted into the lower edge groove 116c in a state where the lower end of the door panel 110 is positioned adjacent to the lower cap protrusion 139. Accordingly, the door panel 110 can be fixed to the door body 120.

[0125] The lower cap hole 137aa may be formed on the lower cap body 137. The lower cap hole 137aa may be formed such that a fastening member for coupling with the cover 140 can be coupled to the cover 140. When the cover 140 is aligned with the lower door cap 136 such that the cover hole 142 is located at a position corresponding to the lower cap hole 137aa and then the fastening member is inserted into the cover hole 142 and the lower cap hole 137aa, the cover 140 can be fixed to the lower door cap 136.

[0126] The casings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 can form the upper surface, the lower surface, the left surface and the right surface of the first door 101. The casings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 can be collectively referred to as the door frame. The door frame can have a shape with the front side and the rear side open. Figure 7 It is shown that the casings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 are detachably provided, but the casings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 can be integrally formed. That is to say, the door frame can be integrally formed.

[0127] The cover 140 can be installed on the door frame to cover the open front side of the door frame. The cover 140 can include a cover body 141.

[0128] The cover body 141 can include a cover hole 142 through which a fastening member passes when the cover 140 is coupled to the casings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136. When the fastening member passes through the cover hole 142 and then is respectively coupled to the casings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136, the edge of the cover body 141 can be respectively fixed to the casings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136.

[0129] The bent portion 143 can be provided at the lower end of the cover body 141. The bent portion 143 can be formed to bend backward from the cover body 141. The bent portion 143 can be provided to form a step with the cover body 141. The bent portion 143 can together with the lower cap protrusion 139 and the mounting guide 137a form a mounting space 139a. The cover hole 142 for coupling with the lower door cap 136 can be formed on the bent portion 143.

[0130] The housing 150 can be installed on the door frame to cover the open rear side of the door frame. The housing 150 can include a first shelf support 107 on which the first door shelf 105 is installed.

[0131] Figure 11 It is a sectional view showing Figure 3 the state in which the door panel shown in is coupled to the door body. Figure 12 It shows Figure 10 the state in which the side edge of the door panel shown in is coupled to the casing of the door body. Figure 13 It is for explaining Figure 2 the process of fixing the upper end of the door panel shown in to the door body.

[0132] Reference will be made to Figures 11 to 13 describe the process of assembling the door panel 110 to the door body 120.

[0133] First, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 are respectively coupled to the upper and lower ends of the cabinet 121 and 126 to form a door frame. The cover 140 and the housing 150 are respectively coupled to the front and rear sides of the door frame to form a door body 120. An insulator 129 is foamed inside the door body 120.

[0134] Referring to Figure 11 , the door panel 110 can be aligned such that the lower edge 116 faces the lower cap protrusion 139 of the door body 120. The door panel 110 can be positioned to extend upward and forward from the lower cap protrusion 139. The door panel 110 rotates in a state where the end of the lower cap protrusion 139 is aligned with the entrance of the lower edge groove 116c so that the lower cap protrusion 139 can be inserted into the lower edge groove 116c. Based on Figure 11 the direction shown in Figure 8 , the door panel 110 can be rotated clockwise to be first coupled to the door body 120 (as shown in

[0135] Referring to Figure 12 , when the door panel 110 rotates to be coupled to the door body 120, the side edge 118 can be coupled to the cabinets 121 and 126. The side edge 118 can be sequentially coupled to the cabinets 121 and 126 from the lower side to the upper side. Specifically, when the side edge protrusion 118b and / or the cabinet fixing part 122 is deformed when the side edge protrusion 118b contacts the cabinet fixing part 122, the side edge 118 can be coupled to the cabinets 121 and 126. When the side edge 118 is respectively coupled to the cabinets 121 and 126, an elastic force can be applied to the side edge protrusion 118b and the cabinet fixing part 122 in the direction of mutual contact.

[0136] Referring to Figure 13 , when the coupling of the side edge 118 is completed, the upper edge protrusion 117b of the upper edge 117 can be inserted into the upper coupling groove 132. When the upper edge protrusion 117b is inserted into the upper coupling groove 132, the fixing member 134 can be inserted into the upper edge hole 117c through the through opening 133. When the fixing member 134 is coupled to the through opening 133 and the upper edge hole 117c, the door panel 110 can be fixed to the upper door cap 130.

[0137] When the above process is reversed, the door panel 110 can be separated from the door body 120.

[0138] Through the above process, in the refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the door panel 110 can be easily coupled to the door body 120 or can be easily separated from the door body 120.

[0139] Figure 14 Fig. shows an exploded perspective view of a door panel according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 is a view showingFigure 14 A cross-sectional view showing the state where the lower edge shown is joined to the door body. Figure 16 It shows Figure 14 A cross-sectional view showing the state where the upper edge shown is joined to the door body. Figure 17 It shows Figure 14 A cross-sectional view showing the state where the side edge shown is joined to the door body.

[0140] Reference will be made to Figures 14 to 17 to describe the door panel 110' according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals are assigned to components identical to those of the above-described embodiment, and their detailed description may be omitted.

[0141] Referring to Figure 14 , the door panel 110' according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a panel body 111', a buffer member 115, fixing edges 116 and 117, and a fixing edge 118'. The panel body 111' and the side edge 118' of the door panel 110' according to another embodiment of the present disclosure are different from the panel body 111' and the side edge 118' of the door panel 110 shown in Figure 3 , and the other components of the door panel 110' may be the same as the other components of the door panel 110.

[0142] Unlike Figures 8 to 10 the panel body 111 including glass shown in, when the panel body 111' of the door panel 110' according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is formed of a relatively thin iron plate, the end of the panel body 111' may not be as easily processed to be non-sharp as the end of the panel body 111 shown in Figures 8 to 10 .

[0143] Referring to Figures 14 to 17 , in this case, the end of the panel body 111' may be bent in the direction of being joined to the door body 120. The bent end of the panel body 111' may be referred to as a panel bent portion 111a'.

[0144] Specifically, referring to Figure 15 , the panel bent portion 111a' at the lower end of the panel body 111' may be bent to be positioned below the lower edge 116. The panel bent portion 111a' at the lower end of the panel body 111' may be positioned between the lower edge 116 and the front end portion of the lower cap body 137.

[0145] Referring to Figure 16 , the panel bent portion 111a' at the upper end of the panel body 111' may be bent to be positioned above the upper edge 117. The panel bent portion 111a' at the upper end of the panel body 111' may be positioned between the upper edge 117 and the front end portion of the upper cap body 131.

[0146] Referring to Figure 17, the plate bending portions 111a' on the left and right sides of the plate main body 111' can be positioned in the housing receiving portions 124 of the housings 121 and 126. The housings 121 and 126 can include housing receiving portions 124 formed to receive the plate bending portions 111a' of the plate main body 111'. When the door panel 110' is coupled to the door main body 120, the plate bending portions 111a' can be supported by the housing receiving portions 124.

[0147] Even when Figure 10 the door panel 110 shown in is installed, the housings 121 and 126 can also include the housing receiving portions 124. That is, the housings 121 and 126 including the housing receiving portions 124 can be compatible with various types of door panels 110 and 110'.

[0148] Referring to Figure 14 and Figure 17 , side edges 118' can be provided at the left and right ends of the plate main body 111'. The side edges 118' can be fixed to the plate main body 111' by an adhesive 108. The adhesive 108 can be provided as a double-sided tape. When the door panel 110' is coupled to the door main body 120, the side edges 118' can firmly fix the left and right ends of the door panel 110' to the door main body 120.

[0149] The side edges 118' can include a magnetic body. When the door panel 110' is coupled to the door main body 120, the side edges 118' can be arranged to generate an attractive force between the cover 140 and the side edges 118'. The cover 140 can include steel. When the side edges 118' are in contact with and fixed to the cover 140 by the attractive force between the side edges 118' and the cover 140, the opposite side ends of the door panel 110' can be in close contact with and firmly fixed to the door main body 120.

[0150] The side edges 118' can extend in the vertical direction along the left and right edges of the plate main body 111'. The side edges 118' can be arranged to be spaced apart from the plate bending portions 111a' of the plate main body 111'.

[0151] Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a side edge is coupled to a door main body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0152] Referring to Figure 18 the side edge 218 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. The same reference numerals will be assigned to components identical to those of the above-described embodiment, and their detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0153] Referring to Figure 18 , the side edge 218 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure can include a side edge main body 218a and a side edge protrusion 218b. The side edge 218 can include acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (ABS resin).

[0154] The side edge main body 218a may extend in a substantially vertical direction and be fixed to the left end and the right end of the plate main body 111' respectively. The side edge main body 218a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side edge main body 218a may be fixed to the plate main body 111' by an adhesive 108.

[0155] The side edge protrusion 218b may protrude backward from the side edge main body 218a. The side edge protrusion 218b may be coupled to the casings 121 and 126 respectively. The side edge protrusion 218b may include a first locking portion 218ba and a second locking portion 218bb.

[0156] The first locking portion 218ba may be coupled to the casing fixing portion 122. The second locking portion 218bb may be coupled to the casing locking portion 125. The side edge protrusion 218b may have a shape that extends backward from the side edge main body 218a and then branches into the first locking portion 218ba and the second locking portion 218bb. The first locking portion 218ba and the second locking portion 218bb may branch in opposite directions.

[0157] The first locking portion 218ba and the second locking portion 218bb may include a material having a predetermined elasticity such that the first locking portion 218ba and the second locking portion 218bb may recover after being deformed due to being pressed by the casing fixing portion 122 and the casing locking portion 125 when being coupled to the casing fixing portion 122 and the casing locking portion 125 respectively. The first locking portion 218ba may be arranged such that an elastic force is generated in a direction of contacting the casing fixing portion 122 when the side edge 118 is coupled to the door main body 120, and the second locking portion 218bb may be arranged such that an elastic force is generated in a direction of contacting the casing locking portion 125 when the side edge 118 is coupled to the door main body 120. The first locking portion 218ba may have a shape in which at least a part thereof is bent toward the casing fixing portion 122. The second locking portion 218bb may have a shape in which at least a part thereof is bent toward the casing locking portion 125.

[0158] Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a side edge according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to a door main body.

[0159] will be referred to Figure 19 to describe a side edge 318 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to components identical to those of the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0160] Referring to Figure 19 According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the side edge 318 may include a side edge main body 318a and a side edge protrusion 318b. The configuration of the side edge main body 318a is the same as Figure 18 that of the side edge main body 218a shown in

[0161] The side edge protrusion 318b can protrude rearward from the side edge main body 318a. The side edge protrusion 318b can be coupled to the casings 121 and 126. The side edge protrusion 318b can include a locking portion 318ba. The structure of the locking portion 318ba can be substantially the same as that of the second locking portion 218bb shown in Figure 18 . That is, compared with the side edge protrusion 218b shown in Figure 18 , the side edge protrusion 318b shown in Figure 19 can be configured not to provide the first locking portion 218ba.

[0162] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a side edge is coupled to a door main body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0163] Reference will be made to Figure 20 to describe a side edge 418 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to components identical to those of the above-described embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0164] Referring to Figure 20 , a side edge 418 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a side edge main body 418a and a side edge protrusion 418b.

[0165] The side edge main body 418a may extend in a substantially vertical direction and be respectively fixed to the left and right ends of the plate main body 111'. The side edge main body 418a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side edge main body 418a may be fixed to the plate main body 111' by an adhesive 108.

[0166] The side edge protrusion 418b can protrude rearward from the side edge main body 418a. The side edge protrusion 418b can be respectively coupled to the casings 121 and 126. The side edge protrusion 418b can include a first locking portion 418ba and a second locking portion 418bb.

[0167] The first locking portion 418ba can be coupled to the casing fixing portion 122. The second locking portion 418bb can be coupled to the casing locking portion 125. The first locking portion 418ba and the second locking portion 418bb can be arranged to face opposite directions.

[0168] The side edge protrusion 418b can include a material that is more flexible than the side edge main body 418a. Specifically, the side edge protrusion 418b can include a material having a predetermined elasticity such that when coupled to the casing fixing portion 122 and the casing locking portion 125, the side edge protrusion 418b can recover after being deformed due to being pressed by the casing fixing portion 122 and the casing locking portion 125. The side edge main body 418a can include rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the side edge protrusion 418b can include soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

[0169] The first locking part 418ba can be set to be supported by the housing fixing part 122 when the side edge 418 is combined with the door body 120. The second locking part 418bb can be set to be supported by the housing locking part 125 when the side edge 418 is combined with the door body 120. That is to say, the side edge protrusion 418b can be formed to expand after shrinking in the process of being combined with the housings 121 and 126. When the side edge protrusion 418b is combined with the housings 121 and 126, the first locking part 418ba and the second locking part 418bb can expand to be supported by the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125 respectively.

[0170] Figure 21 FIG. is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a side edge according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is combined with a door body.

[0171] Reference will be made to Figure 21 to describe the side edge 518 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the components identical to those of the above embodiment, and the detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0172] Refer to Figure 21 According to FIG., the side edge 519 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a side edge main body 518a, a side edge protrusion 518b, and a side edge cover 518c.

[0173] The side edge main body 518a may extend in a substantially vertical direction and be fixed to the left end and the right end of the plate main body 111' respectively. The side edge main body 518a may have a substantially rectangular plate shape. The side edge main body 518a may be fixed to the plate main body 111' by an adhesive 108.

[0174] The side edge protrusion 518b may protrude backward from the side edge main body 518a. The side edge cover 518c may be disposed outside the side edge protrusion 518b.

[0175] The side edge cover 518c may be combined with the side edge protrusion 518b to cover the outer periphery of the side edge protrusion 518b. The side edge cover 518c may include a material that is more flexible than the side edge protrusion 518b. Specifically, the side edge cover 518c may include a material having a predetermined elasticity, so that when combined with the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125, the side edge cover 518c can be restored after being deformed by being pressed by the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125. The side edge cover 518c may include a first locking part 518ca that is set to be locked to the housing fixing part 122 and a second locking part 518cb that is set to be locked to the housing locking part 125. The side edge main body 518a and the side edge protrusion 518b may include acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (ABS resin), and the side edge cover 518c may include rubber.

[0176] The side edge cover 518c can be supported by the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125 by contracting and deforming during passing between the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125 and then expanding and recovering after passing. The housing fixing part 122 can support the first locking part 518ca, and the housing locking part 125 can support the second locking part 518cb.

[0177] Figure 22 An exploded perspective view of a first door according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0178] will be referred to Figure 22 to describe the first door 201 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the components identical to those of the above embodiment, and the detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0179] Referring to Figure 22 , the first door 201 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a door panel 210, a door body 220, and a door display 260. Among the structures provided in the embodiments shown in Figure 3 , Figure 14 and Figures 18 to 21 , one of the structures provided in the embodiments shown in

[0180] The door display 260 may be mounted on the door body 220. A display opening 241a for exposing the door display 260 to the outside may be formed in the cover body 241 of the cover 240.

[0181] A plate opening 211a for exposing the door display 260 to the outside may be formed in the door panel 210. The plate opening 211a may be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the door display 260.

[0182] The display bezel 270 may be mounted on the edge of the plate opening 211a formed in the plate body 211 of the door panel 210. The display bezel 270 may cover the gap formed between the plate opening 211a and the door display 260. Specifically, when the plate opening 211a is formed in the plate body 211 of the door panel 210, it may not be easy to smooth the edge of the plate opening 211a. Thus, when the edge of the plate opening 211a is not smoothed, the edge of the plate opening 211a can be smoothed by mounting the display bezel 270 on the plate opening 211a.

[0183] Figure 23 An exploded perspective view of a first door according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0184] will be referred to Figure 23Describe a first door 301 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to components identical to those of the above-described embodiment, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0185] Referring to Figure 23 , the first door 301 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a door panel 310, a door body 320, and a dispenser 360. Among Figure 3 , Figure 14 and Figures 18 to 21 , one of the structures provided in the embodiment shown may be applied to the structure in which the door panel 310 is coupled to the door body 320.

[0186] The dispenser 360 may be installed on the door body 320. A dispenser opening 341a for exposing the dispenser 360 to the outside may be formed in a cover body 341 of a cover 340.

[0187] A plate opening 311a for exposing the dispenser 360 to the outside may be formed in the door panel 310. The plate opening 311a may be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the dispenser 360.

[0188] A dispenser border 370 may be installed on an edge of the plate opening 311a formed in a plate body 311 of the door panel 310. The dispenser border 370 may cover a gap formed between the plate opening 311a and the dispenser 360. Specifically, when the plate opening 311a is formed in the plate body 311 of the door panel 310, it may not be easy to smooth the edge of the plate opening 311a. Thus, when the edge of the plate opening 311a is not smoothed, the edge of the plate opening 311a may be smoothed by installing the dispenser border 370 on the plate opening 311a.

[0189] Figure 24 An article-of-clothing manager applying a door panel and a door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 25 Shown is Figure 24 a state in which the door panel shown in

[0190] is separated from the door body. Figure 24 and Figure 25 Describe an article-of-clothing manager 4 applying a door panel 410 and a door body 420 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. A detailed description of some structures identical to those of the door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown in Figure 3 may be omitted.

[0191] Referring to Figure 24 and Figure 25, the clothing manager 4 may include a main body 400 forming an appearance and a door 401 rotatably coupled to the main body 400. The clothing manager 4 may include a clothing management chamber provided inside the main body 400 to accommodate and manage clothing, a clothing support member provided inside the clothing management chamber to hang clothing, and a machine chamber in which a heat exchange device for dehumidifying or heating the air inside the clothing management chamber is accommodated.

[0192] The door 401 may include a door panel 410 and a door main body 420. The door panel 410 may be detachably coupled to the door main body 420.

[0193] Referring to Figure 25 , the door panel 410 may include a panel main body 411, a buffer member 415, and fixing edges 416, 417, and 419.

[0194] Various designs may be provided on the front surface of the panel main body 411 to meet the needs of the user. The fixing edges 416, 417, and 419 for coupling to the door main body 420 may be provided on the rear surface of the panel main body 411. The buffer member 415 may be provided in a space formed between the door panel 410 and the door main body 420.

[0195] The fixing edges 416, 417, and 419 may include a lower edge 416, an upper edge 417, and side edges 419. Through the fixing edges 416, 417, and 419, the door panel 410 may be firmly coupled to the door main body 420 and may be easily detached from the door main body 420.

[0196] Specifically, the lower edge 416 may be coupled to a lower cap protrusion 439 provided on the door main body 420, the upper edge 417 may be coupled to an upper coupling groove 432 provided on the door main body 420, and the side edges 419 may be coupled to a housing fixing portion 422 provided on the door main body 420.

[0197] The door main body 420 may include a door frame 426. The door frame 426 may include housing fixing portions 422 formed on its left and right sides. The housing fixing portions 422 may be coupled to the side edges 419. The door frame 426 may include an upper coupling groove 432 formed at its upper end. The upper coupling groove 432 may be formed to accommodate a part of the upper edge 417. The door frame 426 may include a lower cap protrusion 439 formed at its lower end. The lower cap protrusion 439 may be inserted into the lower edge 416.

[0198] A cover 440 may be installed on the door frame 426 to cover the open front portion of the door frame 426.

[0199] The process of installing the door panel 410 on the door main body 420 or separating the door panel 410 from the door main body 420 is the same as the process of installing the door panel 110 on the door main body 120 or separating the door panel 110 from the door main body 120 shown in Figures 11 to 13 . That is,Figure 25 The lower edge 416, upper edge 417, side edges 419, housing fixing part 422, upper coupling groove 432, and lower cap protrusion 439 shown in Figure 3 may be configured to be the same as the lower edge 116, upper edge 117, side edges 118, housing fixing part 122, upper coupling groove 132, and lower cap protrusion 139 shown in

[0200] In a clothes manager 4 including a door panel 410 and a door body 420 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the door panel 410 may be easily coupled to the door body 420 or may be easily separated from the door body 420. Accordingly, the design and / or material of the door 401 of the clothes manager 4 may be easily changed according to the needs of the user.

[0201] Figure 26 A cooking appliance applying a door panel and a door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 27 Shown is Figure 26 a state in which the door panel shown in

[0202] will be described with reference to Figure 26 and Figure 27 a cooking appliance 5 applying a door panel 510 and a door body 520 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed descriptions of some configurations identical to those of the door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown in Figure 3 may be omitted.

[0203] Referring to Figure 26 and Figure 27 , the cooking appliance 5 may include a main body 500 forming an appearance and a door 501 provided to open and close an open front portion of the main body 500. The cooking appliance 5 may include a cooking chamber formed inside the main body 500 to cook food.

[0204] A control panel 506 may be installed at the upper front of the cooking appliance 5. The control panel 506 may include an input unit 508 and a display 507. The input unit 508 may be configured to enable a user to input commands for operations such as cooking functions, cooking modes, and cooking times of the cooking appliance 5. As an example, the input unit 508 may be provided with a plurality of switches, and the user may select a cooking mode through the plurality of switches. The plurality of switches of the input unit 508 may be provided in a touch sensing method. The display 507 may be configured to display conditions set by the user and an operation state according to the conditions using letters, numbers, and symbols.

[0205] The door 501 may include a door panel 510 and a door body 520. The door panel 510 may be detachably coupled to the door body 520.

[0206] Referring to Figure 27 , the door panel 510 may include a panel body 511, a buffer member, and fixing edges 516, 517, and 519.

[0207] Various designs can be provided on the front surface of the plate body 511 to meet the needs of users. The fixing edges 516, 517, and 519 for coupling with the door body 520 can be provided on the rear surface of the plate body 511. The buffer member can be provided in the space formed between the door panel 510 and the door body 520.

[0208] The fixing edges 516, 517, and 519 can include a lower edge 516, an upper edge 517, and a side edge 519. Through the fixing edges 516, 517, and 519, the door panel 510 can be firmly coupled to the door body 520 and can be easily detached from the door body 520.

[0209] Specifically, the lower edge 516 can be coupled to the lower cap protrusion 539 provided on the door body 520, the upper edge 517 can be coupled to the upper coupling groove 532 provided on the door body 520, and the side edge 519 can be coupled to the housing fixing portion 522 provided on the door body 520.

[0210] The door body 520 can include a door frame 526. The door frame 526 can include housing fixing portions 522 formed on its left and right sides. The housing fixing portions 522 can be coupled to the side edge 519. The door frame 526 can include an upper coupling groove 532 formed at its upper end. The upper coupling groove 532 can be formed to accommodate a part of the upper edge 517. The door frame 526 can include a lower cap protrusion 539 formed at its lower end. The lower cap protrusion 539 can be inserted into the lower edge 516.

[0211] The cover 540 can be installed on the door frame 526 to cover the open front of the door frame 526.

[0212] The door 501 can be provided with a perspective window 502 on the front side, so that the inside of the cooking chamber can be seen in the state where the cooking chamber is closed. The user can check the cooking process through the perspective window 502 provided on the door 501 during cooking food.

[0213] A plate opening 511a in which the perspective window 502 is installed can be formed in the door panel 510. The plate opening 511a can be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the perspective window 502.

[0214] The perspective window frame 570 can be installed on the edge of the plate opening 511a formed on the plate body 511 of the door panel 510. The perspective window frame 570 can cover the gap formed between the plate opening 511a and the perspective window 502.

[0215] The process of installing the door panel 510 on the door body 520 or separating the door panel 510 from the door body 520 is the same as Figures 11 to 13 the process of installing the door panel 110 on the door body 120 or separating the door panel 110 from the door body 120 shown in Figure 27The lower edge 516, upper edge 517, side edges 519, cabinet fixing part 522, upper coupling groove 532, and lower cap protrusion 539 shown in [FIGURE] can be configured to be the same as, respectively, Figure 3 the lower edge 116, upper edge 117, side edges 118, cabinet fixing part 122, upper coupling groove 132, and lower cap protrusion 139 shown in [FIGURE].

[0216] In a cooking appliance 5 including a door panel 510 and a door body 520 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the door panel 510 can be easily coupled to or separated from the door body 520. Accordingly, the design and / or material of the door 501 of the cooking appliance 5 can be easily changed according to the needs of the user.

[0217] Figure 28 A dishwasher applying a door panel and a door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 29 Shown is Figure 28 a state in which the door panel shown in [FIGURE] is separated from the door body.

[0218] Reference will be made to Figure 28 and Figure 29 to describe a dishwasher 6 applying a door panel 610 and a door body 620 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed descriptions of some configurations identical to those of the door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown in [FIGURE] may be omitted. Figure 3 The dishwasher 6 may include a main body 600 forming an exterior and a door 601 provided to open and close an open front portion of the main body 600. The dishwasher 6 may include a washing chamber formed inside the main body 600.

[0219] Referring to Figure 28 and Figure 29 The door 601 may be provided with a controller 606 configured to control the dishwasher 6. The controller 606 may be positioned at an upper end of the door 601. A PCB may be mounted in the controller 606.

[0220] A display 607 may be provided on the door 601. The display 607 may be configured to visually display an operation state of the dishwasher 6. The display 607 is provided to display various information such as an operation state and an operation time of the dishwasher 6.

[0221] The door 601 may include a door panel 610 and a door body 620. The door panel 610 may be detachably coupled to the door body 620.

[0223] Figure 29 Referring to [FIGURE], the door panel 610 may include a panel body 611, a buffer member 615, and fixing edges 616, 617, and 619.

[0224]

[0225] ​​A variety of designs can be provided on the front surface of the plate body 611 to meet the needs of users. The fixing edges 616, 617, and 619 for coupling with the door body 620 can be provided on the rear surface of the plate body 611. The buffer member 615 can be provided in the space formed between the door panel 610 and the door body 620.

[0225] The fixing edges 616, 617, and 619 can include a lower edge 616, an upper edge 617, and a side edge 619. Through the fixing edges 616, 617, and 619, the door panel 610 can be firmly coupled to the door body 620 and can be easily detached from the door body 620.

[0226] Specifically, the lower edge 616 can be coupled to the lower cap protrusion 639 provided on the door body 620, the upper edge 617 can be coupled to the upper coupling groove 632 provided on the door body 620, and the side edge 619 can be coupled to the housing fixing portion 622 provided on the door body 620.

[0227] The door body 620 can include a door frame 626. The door frame 626 can include housing fixing portions 622 formed on its left and right sides. The housing fixing portion 622 can be coupled to the side edge 619. The door frame 626 can include an upper coupling groove 632 formed at its upper end. The upper coupling groove 632 can be formed to accommodate a part of the upper edge 617. The door frame 626 can include a lower cap protrusion 639 formed at its lower end. The lower cap protrusion 639 can be inserted into the lower edge 616.

[0228] The cover 640 can be installed on the door frame 626 to cover the open front portion of the door frame 626.

[0229] The process of installing the door panel 610 on the door body 620 or separating the door panel 610 from the door body 620 is the same as Figures 11 to 13 the process of installing the door panel 110 on the door body 120 or separating the door panel 110 from the door body 120 shown in Figure 29 That is, the lower edge 616, the upper edge 617, the side edge 619, the housing fixing portion 622, the upper coupling groove 632, and the lower cap protrusion 639 shown in Figure 3 can be configured to be the same as the lower edge 116, the upper edge 117, the side edge 118, the housing fixing portion 122, the upper coupling groove 132, and the lower cap protrusion 139 shown in

[0230] In a dishwasher 6 including a door panel 610 and a door body 620 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the door panel 610 can be easily coupled to the door body 620 or can be easily separated from the door body 620. Therefore, the design and / or material of the door 601 of the dishwasher 6 can be easily changed according to the needs of the user.

[0231] In the foregoing, only the embodiments in which the door panel detachable from the door body according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is applied to a refrigerator, a clothes manager, a cooking appliance, and a dishwasher are described. However, in the case where a household appliance includes a door, the door panel detachable from the door body according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to any household appliance.

[0232] Although the present disclosure has been specifically described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0233] Although the present disclosure has been described using various embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various changes and improvements. The present disclosure is intended to embrace these changes and improvements that fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: a main body having a storage compartment; and a door for opening and closing the storage compartment, wherein the door includes a door main body and a door panel detachably mounted on the door main body, and the door main body includes: an upper door cap; and a cover forming a front surface of the door main body, the door panel includes: a panel main body; and an upper edge provided on the panel main body and including a rim protrusion protruding rearward, wherein the door includes a fixed cover detachably mounted on the upper door cap, and wherein the upper door cap includes: a rim passage portion formed at a front portion of the upper door cap; a fixed cover passage portion formed at an upper portion of the upper door cap; a stepped portion formed on the upper portion of the upper door cap adjacent to the fixed cover passage portion; and an upper front end portion protruding more forward than the cover, wherein the rim protrusion is received in an inner space of the upper door cap through the rim passage portion, and wherein a part of the fixed cover is received in the inner space of the upper door cap through the fixed cover passage portion and is coupled to the rim protrusion, and, wherein another part of the fixed cover is located on the stepped portion of the upper door cap and covers the fixed cover passage portion, and the upper front end portion is provided to cover at least a part of an upper surface of the panel main body.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the stepped portion forms a step with an upper surface of the upper door cap.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the panel main body includes an upper end plate bent portion formed by bending an upper end portion of the panel main body rearward toward the door main body, and at least a part of an upper surface of the upper end plate bent portion is provided to be covered by the upper front end portion of the upper door cap.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, the upper end plate bent portion is provided between the upper front end portion of the upper door cap and the upper edge.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the panel main body is made of a glass plate, and an upper end portion of the panel main body is provided below the upper front end portion of the upper door cap.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the rim protrusion includes a rim hole, and the fixed cover is inserted into the rim hole and fixed to the rim hole.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the panel main body is provided to cover the rim passage portion when the door panel is mounted to the door main body.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the rim protrusion includes a first rim protrusion portion and a second rim protrusion portion, and the first rim protrusion portion and the second rim protrusion portion are provided to be spaced apart from each other along an upper edge of the door panel.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the door main body includes a lower door cap, the door panel includes a lower edge provided on the panel main body, and the lower edge protrudes to be capable of being coupled to the lower door cap.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein, the lower door cap includes a lower front end portion protruding forward relative to the cover to cover at least a part of a lower surface of the panel main body.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The cover is configured to expose the edge passing portion of the upper door cap when the door panel is separated from the door body.

12. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, the door body includes a casing forming two side surfaces of the door body, and the casing includes a portion that protrudes forward relative to the cover to cover at least a part of the two side surfaces of the plate body.

13. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, the plate body is made of an iron plate.

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