Refrigerators and home appliances

Abstract

This disclosure provides a refrigerator and a household appliance. The refrigerator includes a body forming a storage compartment and a door configured to open and close the storage compartment. The door includes: a door body rotatably coupled to the body and including an insulation element; a panel body positioned in front of the door body; a first edge disposed at a first edge of the panel body and configured to engage with the door body while rotating relative to the door body; and a second edge disposed at a second edge of the panel body opposite to the first edge and configured to engage with the door body when the first edge engages with the door body.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on August 10, 2020, with application number 202080004516.7, entitled "Refrigerator and Household Appliance". Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to a refrigerator and a household appliance, and more specifically, to a refrigerator and a household appliance having an improved door structure. Background Technology

[0003] A refrigerator is typically a household appliance that keeps food fresh by including a main body with storage compartments and a cold air supply system for supplying cold air to the storage compartments. The storage compartments include: a refrigerator compartment, maintained at a temperature of approximately 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, for refrigerating food; and a freezer compartment, maintained at a temperature of approximately 0 to -30 degrees Celsius, for freezing food. Typically, the storage compartments are configured with an open front side for placing and removing food, and this open front side of the storage compartment is opened and closed via a door.

[0004] Refrigerators can be categorized into several types based on the type of storage compartment and door. Specifically, refrigerators can be divided into top-mounted freezer (TMP) refrigerators and bottom-mounted freezer (BMF) refrigerators. In a TMP refrigerator, the storage compartments are vertically divided using horizontal partitions, with the freezer compartment on the upper side and the refrigerator compartment on the lower side. In a BMF refrigerator, the storage compartments are vertically divided using horizontal partitions, with the refrigerator compartment on the upper side and the freezer compartment on the lower side. Additionally, there are side-by-side (SBS) refrigerators and French door refrigerators (FDR). In an SBS refrigerator, the storage compartments are horizontally divided using vertical partitions, with the freezer compartment on one side and the refrigerator compartment on the other side. In an FDR refrigerator, the storage compartments are vertically divided using horizontal partitions, with the refrigerator compartment on the upper side and the freezer compartment on the lower side. The refrigerator compartment on the upper side is opened and closed via a pair of doors. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One aspect of this disclosure is to provide a refrigerator and household appliance with an easily reconfigurable door design.

[0006] Another aspect of this disclosure is to provide a refrigerator and a household appliance that prevent the edges of the door panel from separating from the door body when the door panel is fixed to the door body.

[0007] Further aspects of this disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of this disclosure.

[0008] Technical solution

[0009] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a refrigerator includes a body forming a storage compartment and a door configured to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door includes: a door body rotatably coupled to the body and including an insulation; a panel body positioned in front of the door body; a first edge disposed at a first edge of the panel body and configured to be coupled to the door body while rotating relative to the door body; and a second edge disposed at a second edge of the panel body opposite to the first edge and configured to be coupled to the door body when the first edge is coupled to the door body.

[0010] The door may further include a fixing member coupled to the second edge and the door body, the fixing member being configured to fix the second edge relative to the door body when the second edge is coupled to the door body.

[0011] The door body may include an installation space formed to allow the first edge to rotate when it is attached to the door body.

[0012] The first edge may include a first edge groove, and the door body may include a cap protrusion formed to insert into the first edge groove and configured to support the first edge to restrict movement of the first edge in the front-rear direction when the first edge is engaged with the door body.

[0013] The first edge may further include: a first edge body fixed to the plate body; a first edge protrusion protruding and spaced apart from the first edge body to form the first edge groove; and a first edge cut portion formed to separate the first edge protrusion into multiple parts.

[0014] The second edge may include: a second edge body fixed to the plate body; a second edge protrusion extending from the second edge body and configured to be coupled to the door body; and a second edge cutout formed to separate the second edge protrusion into multiple parts.

[0015] The door may further include a third edge disposed on a third edge perpendicular to the first edge and the second edge of the panel body, and configured to be fixed to the door body when the first edge is engaged with the door body.

[0016] The third edge may include: a third edge body fixed to the plate body; a third edge protrusion extending from the third edge body to be attached to the door body; and a third edge cutout formed to separate the third edge protrusion into multiple parts.

[0017] The third edge may include a magnetic body.

[0018] The third edge may include: a third edge body fixed to the plate body; and a third edge protrusion comprising a material more flexible than the material of the third edge body and configured to be attached to the door body.

[0019] The third edge may include: a third edge body fixed to the plate body; a third edge protrusion projecting from the third edge toward the door body; and a third edge cover comprising a material more flexible than the material of the third edge body and the material of the third edge protrusion, the third edge cover being configured to cover the outer side of the third edge protrusion.

[0020] 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 the direction along which the panel body is joined to the door body.

[0021] One of the third edge protrusion and the housing fixing portion may include an elastic material so that it is deformable when the third edge is attached to the door body.

[0022] The door may also include a buffer member disposed between the panel body and the door body, and the buffer member is configured to absorb impacts applied to the panel body.

[0023] The door body may include: a housing forming the left and right sides of the door; a lower door cap forming the lower surface of the door and configured to be attached to the first edge; an upper door cap forming the upper surface of the door and configured to be attached to the second edge; a shell forming the rear surface of the door; and a cover forming the front surface of the door body and configured to be covered by the panel body.

[0024] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a household appliance includes a body having an open side and a door configured to open and close the open side of the body, wherein the door includes: a door body rotatably coupled to the body; a panel body positioned in front of the door body; a first edge disposed at the lower end of the panel body and configured to be coupled to the door body while rotating relative to the door body; a second edge disposed at the upper end of the panel body and configured to be coupled to the door body when the first edge is coupled to the door body; and a third edge disposed at the left and right ends of the panel body respectively and configured to be fixed to the door body when the first edge is coupled to the door body.

[0025] 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 formed to separate the first edge protrusion into multiple parts.

[0026] 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.

[0027] The door body may include an installation space formed to allow the first edge to rotate when it is engaged with the door body.

[0028] The door may also include a fixing member configured to pass through the door body and the second edge to secure the second edge to the door body when the second edge is engaged with the door body.

[0029] Before proceeding with the detailed implementation below, it may be advantageous to clarify the definitions of specific 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 refers to and / or; the phrases “associated with” and “associated with” and their derivatives may refer to including, being included in, interconnected with, containing, being contained in, connected to or connected with, combined to or combined with, communicable with, cooperating with, interleaving, juxtaposing, proximate to, adhered to or adhered with, having, having the characteristics of, etc.

[0030] Definitions of specific words and phrases are provided throughout the patent document, and those skilled in the art should understand that, in many cases (if not most), such definitions also apply to the prior and future use of the words and phrases defined in this way.

[0031] Beneficial effects of the present invention

[0032] As is evident from the above, according to this disclosure, because refrigerators and household appliances include door panels that are detachably mounted on the door body, the design of the door can be easily changed.

[0033] According to this disclosure, because the edges of the door panels of refrigerators and household appliances are fixed to the door body, the edges of the door panels can be prevented from separating from the door body. Attached Figure Description

[0034] These and / or other aspects of this disclosure will become clearer and more readily understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0035] Figure 1 A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0036] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The first door shown;

[0037] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 The first door shown is in a state where the door panel is separated from the door body;

[0038] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 The lower edge shown;

[0039] Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 The upper edge shown;

[0040] Figure 6 It shows Figure 3 The side edge shown;

[0041] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 An exploded perspective view of the main body of the door shown;

[0042] Figure 8 It is shown Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shown shows the lower edge joined to the door body;

[0043] Figure 9 It is shown Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shown shows the upper edge joined to the door body;

[0044] Figure 10 It is shown Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shown shows the side edge integrated into the door body;

[0045] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the door panel being attached to the door body.

[0046] Figure 12 It shows Figure 10 The side edge of the door panel shown is attached to the housing of the door body;

[0047] Figure 13 It is used to explain Figure 2 The diagram shows the process of fixing the upper part of the door panel to the door body;

[0048] Figure 14 An exploded perspective view of a door panel according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0049] Figure 15 It is shown Figure 14 The cross-sectional view shown shows the lower edge joined to the door body;

[0050] Figure 16 It is shown Figure 14 The cross-sectional view shown shows the upper edge joined to the door body;

[0051] Figure 17 It is shown Figure 14 The cross-sectional view shown shows the side edge integrated into the door body;

[0052] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is joined to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is joined to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0054] Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is joined to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0055] Figure 21 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is joined to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0056] Figure 22 An exploded perspective view of the first gate according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0057] Figure 23 An exploded perspective view of the first gate according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0058] Figure 24 A clothing manager with an application door panel and door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0059] Figure 25 It shows Figure 24 The door panel is shown as being separated from the door body;

[0060] Figure 26 A cooking appliance with an application of a door panel and a door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0061] Figure 27 It shows Figure 26 The door panel is shown as being separated from the door body;

[0062] Figure 28 A dishwasher with an application of a door panel and a door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; and

[0063] Figure 29 It shows Figure 28 The door panel is shown as being separated from the door body. Detailed Implementation

[0064] The following discussion Figures 1 to 29The various embodiments described in this patent document to illustrate the principles of this disclosure are merely exemplary and should not be construed in any way as limiting the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of this disclosure can be implemented in any suitably arranged system or apparatus.

[0065] The embodiments described in this specification and the constructions shown in the accompanying drawings are merely preferred embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that various modifications to replace the embodiments and drawings of this disclosure are feasible when this application is filed.

[0066] The same reference numerals or symbols in the various figures of this application denote parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0067] The terminology used in this specification is used to describe embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description, which provides exemplary embodiments of the invention, is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. It will be understood that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms include the plural forms. It will be understood that, when used in this specification, the terms “comprising,” “including,” and / or “having” enumerate the presence of the stated features, quantities, steps, components, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, steps, components, or combinations thereof.

[0068] 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 used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component. The term “and / or” includes any combination of multiple related terms or any one of multiple related terms.

[0069] In this specification, the terms “front,” “rear,” “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right” are defined relative to the accompanying drawings, and the shape and position of the individual components are not limited by these terms.

[0070] In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0071] Figure 1 A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0072] Reference Figure 1 The refrigerator 1 includes: a main body 10; a storage compartment 20, which is 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.

[0073] The main body 10 may include: an inner shell 11 forming a storage chamber 20; an outer shell 12 attached to the outside of the inner shell 11 to form an appearance; and a main body insulation body foamed between the inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12 to insulate the storage chamber 20.

[0074] Cold air supply devices can use a refrigeration cycle (compressing refrigerant, condensing refrigerant, expanding refrigerant, and evaporating refrigerant) to produce cold air.

[0075] The storage room 20 can be divided into multiple compartments by the partition 15, and multiple shelves 25 and storage containers 26 can be installed in the storage room 20 to store food, etc.

[0076] The storage room 20 can be divided into multiple storage rooms 22, 23, and 24 by means of a partition 15, and the partition 15 includes a first partition 17 and a second partition 19. The first partition 17 is horizontally disposed in the storage room 20 to divide the storage room 20 into an upper storage room 22 (or a first storage room) and lower storage rooms 23 and 24. The second partition 19 is vertically disposed in the lower storage rooms 23 and 24 to divide the lower storage rooms 23 and 24 into a second storage room 23 and a third storage room 24.

[0077] The storage compartment 20 can be divided into three spaces by a T-shaped partition 15 formed by the combination of a first partition 17 and a second partition 19. Among the upper storage compartment 22 and the lower storage compartments 23 and 24 divided by the first partition 17, the upper storage compartment 22 can be used as a refrigerator compartment, and the lower storage compartments 23 and 24 can be used as freezer compartments.

[0078] Both lower storage compartments 23 and 24 can be used as freezers, or the second storage compartment 23 can be used as a freezer and the third storage compartment 24 can be used as a refrigerator, or the second storage compartment 23 can be used as a freezer and the third storage compartment 24 can be used as both a freezer and a refrigerator.

[0079] The above division of storage room 20 is illustrated as an example, and each of storage rooms 22, 23 and 24 may be used differently from the above description.

[0080] Storage room 20 can be opened and closed via door 100. Door 100 includes: a pair of first doors 101 (or upper doors) for opening and closing upper storage room 22; and a pair of second doors 102 (or lower doors) for opening and closing lower storage rooms 23 and 24. The pair of first doors 101 and the pair of second doors 102 can open and close the open body opening 10a of the main body 10.

[0081] A rotating bar 103 may be disposed on one of a pair of first doors 101. When the pair of first doors 101 are closed, the rotating bar 103 may close the gap between the pair of first doors 101. The main body 10 may be provided with a rotating bar guide 13 for guiding the movement of the rotating bar 103.

[0082] In the following text, for ease of description, only one first gate 101 and one second gate 102 will be described, and the description of the remaining first gate 101 and second gate 102 will be omitted. Except that the corresponding first gate 101 is configured to be mutually mirror-symmetric and the corresponding second gate 102 is configured to be mutually mirror-symmetric, the omitted descriptions of the first gate 101 and second gate 102 may each have the same construction as the first gate 101 and second gate 102 described below. Furthermore, the same construction as the first gate 101 can be applied to the second gate 102, and detailed descriptions of the same construction of the second gate 102 as the first gate 101 may be omitted.

[0083] The upper storage compartment 22 can be opened and closed via a first door 101 rotatably coupled to the main body 10. The first door 101 can be opened and closed via a first door handle 138 (see...). Figure 7 The first door handle 138 can be formed by recessing it into the bottom surface of the first door 101.

[0084] A door shelf 105 for storing food may be disposed on the rear surface of a first door 101. The door shelf 105 may include shelf supports 107 extending vertically from the first door 101 to support the door shelf 105 on the left and right sides. The shelf supports 107 may be separately configured to be detachably coupled to the first door 101, and in this embodiment, the shelf supports 107 project rearward from the rear surface of the first door 101 and extend in a vertical direction.

[0085] A first washer 109 may be disposed on the edge of the rear surface of the first door 101 to seal the gap with the body 10 when the first door 101 is closed. The first washer 109 may be mounted in an annular shape along the edge of the rear surface of the first door 101, and a first magnet may be disposed in the first washer 109.

[0086] The lower storage compartments 23 and 24 can be opened and closed via a second door 102 rotatably coupled to the main body 10. The second door 102 can be opened and closed via a second door handle 104. The second door handle 104 can be formed by being recessed into the upper surface of the second door 102. The second door 102 can be slidably installed.

[0087] The second washer 106 may be disposed on the edge of the rear surface of the second door 102 to seal the gap with the body 10 when the second door 102 is closed. The second washer 106 may be mounted in an annular shape along the edge of the rear surface of the second door 102, and a second magnet may be disposed in the second washer 106.

[0088] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The first door shown. Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 The first door shown is in a state where the door panel is separated from the door body. Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 The lower edge is shown in the diagram. Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 The upper edge shown in the diagram. Figure 6 It shows Figure 3 The side edge shown in the figure. Figure 7 yes Figure 3 The exploded perspective view of the main body of the door shown. Figure 8 It is shown Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the lower edge being attached to the door body.

[0089] Figure 9 It is shown Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the upper edge being attached to the door body. Figure 10 It is shown Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the side edge being attached to the door body.

[0090] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first door 101 may include a door panel 110 and a door body 120. The door panel 110 may be detachably attached to the door body 120.

[0091] Reference Figure 3 The door panel 110 may include a panel body 111, a buffer member 115, and fixing edges 116, 117, and 118.

[0092] The panel body 111 can form the external shape of the first door 101. The panel body 111 can have a flat panel shape. Various designs can be provided on the front surface of the panel body 111 to meet the needs of the user. Fixing edges 116, 117 and 118 for engaging with the door body 120 can be provided on the rear surface of the panel body 111.

[0093] The main body 111 may have a predetermined size or a greater thickness. Figures 8 to 10 The plate body 111 shown may include glass. When the plate body 111 has a thickness greater than or equal to a predetermined size, the ends of the plate body 111 may be processed to be non-sharp.

[0094] A buffer member 115 may be disposed on the rear surface of the panel 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 impact from being transmitted to the door body 120 when the door panel 110 is subjected to impact. Furthermore, the buffer member 115 may be configured to absorb noise that may be generated in the door panel 110. The buffer member 115 may comprise foamed polystyrene.

[0095] Reference 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 can be secured with adhesive 108 (see [link to adhesive]). Figures 8 to 10 The door panel 110 is attached to the main body 111. Fixing edges 116, 117, and 118 can be bonded to the main body 111 using a polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesive. However, the method of fixing fixing edges 116, 117, and 118 is not limited to this. Through fixing edges 116, 117, and 118, the door panel 110 can be securely bonded to the door body 120 and can be easily removed from the door body 120.

[0096] Specifically, refer 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 116d. The lower edge 116 may be referred to as the first edge 116. The lower edge 116 may be provided on the lower edge of the plate body 111.

[0097] 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 adhesive 108.

[0098] The lower edge protrusion 116b may protrude rearward from the lower edge body 116a. The lower edge protrusion 116b may be configured to form a lower edge groove 116c together with the lower edge body 116a. The lower edge protrusion 116b may be formed to extend rearward from the lower edge body 116a by a predetermined length and then extend in a substantially vertical direction.

[0099] A 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 configured 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 panel body 111 may be fixed to the door body 120.

[0100] A lower edge cut 116d may be formed at the lower edge protrusion 116b. The lower edge cut 116d may be configured to separate the lower edge protrusion 116b into multiple parts. The multiple parts of the lower edge protrusion 116b separated by the lower edge cut 116d may be configured to be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the lower edge protrusion 116b extends. Figure 4 A lower edge cutout 116d is shown, but the number of lower edge cutouts 116d is not limited to this. Since the lower edge cutout 116d separates the lower edge protrusion 116b into multiple parts, the lower edge 116 can be prevented from being damaged by the deformation force applied to the lower edge 116 when the plate body 111 deforms due to heat.

[0101] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 9 The upper edge 117 may include an upper edge 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.

[0102] The upper edge body 117a may extend in a substantially horizontal direction and be fixed to the upper end of the plate body 111. The upper edge body 117a may have a generally rectangular plate shape. The upper edge body 117a may be fixed to the plate body 111 by adhesive 108.

[0103] The upper edge protrusion 117b can protrude rearward from the upper edge body 117a. The upper edge protrusion 117b can be configured to insert into the upper mating groove 132 of the upper cap 130. The upper edge protrusion 117b can be fixed by the fixing member 134 while inserted into the upper mating groove 132.

[0104] An upper edge hole 117c may be formed on an upper edge protrusion 117b. The upper edge hole 117c may be configured to allow the fixing member 134 to be inserted. The upper edge hole 117c may be formed to extend substantially vertically through the upper edge protrusion 117b. When the fixing member 134 is inserted into the upper edge hole 117c with the upper edge protrusion 117b inserted into the upper mating groove 132, the upper end of the plate body 111 may be fixed to the door body 120.

[0105] An upper edge cut 117d may be formed at an upper edge protrusion 117b. The upper edge cut 117d may be configured to separate the upper edge protrusion 117b into multiple parts. The multiple parts of the upper edge protrusion 117b separated by the upper edge cut 117d may be configured to be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the upper edge protrusion 117b extends. Figure 5 Two upper edge cutouts 117d are shown, but the number of upper edge cutouts 117d is not limited to this. Since the upper edge cutouts 117d separate the upper edge protrusion 117b into multiple parts, the upper edge 117 can be prevented from being damaged by the deformation force applied to the upper edge 117 when the plate body 111 deforms due to heat.

[0106] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 10 The side edge 118 may include a side edge body 118a, a side edge protrusion 118b, and a side edge cutout 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 body 111.

[0107] The side edge body 118a can extend in a substantially vertical direction and is fixed to the left and right ends of the plate body 111, respectively. The side edge body 118a can have a generally rectangular plate shape. The side edge body 118a can be fixed to the plate body 111 by adhesive 108.

[0108] Side edge protrusion 118b may protrude rearward from side edge body 118a. Side edge protrusion 118b may be coupled to housing fixing portions 122 of housings 121 and 126, respectively. Side edge protrusion 118b may comprise a material with predetermined elasticity, such that when coupled to housing fixing portion 122, side edge protrusion 118b may recover after being deformed due to pressure from housing fixing portion 122. Side edge protrusion 118b may be configured such that when side edge 118 is coupled to door body 120, it generates elastic force in the direction of contact with housing fixing portion 122. Side edge protrusion 118b may have a shape in which at least a portion is bent toward housing fixing portion 122.

[0109] A lateral incision 118d may be formed at the lateral protrusion 118b. The lateral incision 118d may be configured to separate the lateral protrusion 118b into multiple parts. The multiple parts of the lateral protrusion 118b separated by the lateral incision 118d may be configured to be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the lateral protrusion 118b extends. Figure 6 The diagram shows three side edge cutouts 118d, but the number of side edge cutouts 118d is not limited to this. Since the side edge cutouts 118d separate the side edge protrusions 118b into multiple parts, the side edge 118 can be prevented from being damaged by the deformation force applied to the side edge 118 when the plate body 111 deforms due to heat.

[0110] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 7 The door body 120 may include housing 121 and housing 126, upper door cap 130, lower door cap 136, cover 140 and housing 150.

[0111] Housings 121 and 126 may be made of a different material than the upper cap 130 and lower cap 136. Specifically, housings 121 and 126 may be made of aluminum. Upper cap 130 and lower cap 136 may be made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (ABS resin).

[0112] Housings 121 and 126 may include a first housing 121 forming the left side surface of the first door 101 and a second housing 126 forming the right side surface of the first door 101. Housings 121 and 126 may extend in a vertical direction. In the following description, only the first housing 121 will be described, and the same structure as the first housing 121 may be applied to the second housing 126.

[0113] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 10 The first housing 121 may include a housing fixing portion 122. The housing fixing portion 122 may engage with a side edge protrusion 118b of a side edge 118. The housing fixing portion 122 may include a portion extending toward the panel body 111 when the door panel 110 is mounted on the door body 120. The housing fixing portion 122 may include a material having predetermined elasticity, such that when engaged with the side edge protrusion 118b, the housing fixing portion 122 may recover after being deformed due to pressure from the side edge protrusion 118b. The housing fixing portion 122 may be configured such that it generates a spring force in the direction of contact with the side edge 118 when the side edge 118 is engaged with the door body 120. The housing fixing portion 122 may have a shape in which at least a portion is bent toward the side edge 118.

[0114] The first housing 121 may include a housing hole 123. The housing hole 123 may be formed such that a fastening member for engaging with the cover 140 can be engaged with the cover 140. When the cover 140 is aligned relative to the first housing 121 such that the cover hole 142 is located at a position corresponding to the housing hole 123, and then the fastening member is inserted into the cover hole 142 and the housing hole 123, the cover 140 can be secured to the first housing 121.

[0115] The upper cap 130 can be attached to the upper end of the housings 121 and 126. The upper cap 130 can form the upper surface of the first door 101. The upper cap 130 may include an upper cap body 131.

[0116] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 The upper mating groove 132 may be formed on the upper cap body 131. The upper mating groove 132 may be formed by recessing into a surface facing the door panel 110. The upper mating groove 132 may be configured to receive a portion of the upper edge 117.

[0117] A through opening 133 may be formed on the upper surface of the cap body 131. Specifically, the through opening 133 may be configured to communicate with the outside when the fixing member 134 is not installed. The fixing member 134 may be inserted into the upper mating groove 132 through the through opening 133 and then mated to the upper edge hole 117c of the upper edge 117. When the fixing member 134 is inserted, the through opening 133 may be covered by the fixing member 134. The fixing member 134 may be detachably mounted on the cap body 131.

[0118] An 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 engaging with the cover 140 can be engaged with the cover 140. When the cover 140 is aligned relative to the upper 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 secured to the upper cap 130.

[0119] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The lower door cap 136 can be attached to the lower end of housings 121 and 126. The lower door cap 136 can form the bottom surface of the first door 101. The lower door cap 136 may include a lower cap body 137.

[0120] The first door handle 138 may be formed on the lower cap body 137. The first door handle 138 may be formed by recessing upward from the bottom surface of the lower cap 136.

[0121] A 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 configured to insert into the lower edge groove 116c of the lower edge 116.

[0122] The lower cap body 137 may include an installation guide 137a projecting upward from its bottom surface. The installation guide 137a may be configured to be spaced apart from the lower cap protrusion 139 by a predetermined distance. When the door panel 110 is installed on the door body 120, the installation guide 137a may guide the lower edge 116 of the door panel 110 to the installation position.

[0123] The mounting space 139a can 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 with the lower end of the door panel 110 positioned adjacent to it. Therefore, the door panel 110 can be fixed to the door body 120.

[0124] A 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 engaging with the cover 140 can be engaged with the cover 140. When the cover 140 is aligned relative to the lower 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 secured to the lower cap 136.

[0125] Housings 121 and 126, upper door cap 130, and lower door cap 136 can form the upper, lower, left, and right surfaces of the first door 101. Housings 121 and 126, upper door cap 130, and lower door cap 136 can be collectively referred to as door frames. Door frames can have a shape that is open on the front and rear sides. Figure 7 The housings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 are shown to be detachably mounted, but the housings 121 and 126, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 can be integrally formed. That is, the door frame can be integrally formed.

[0126] The cover 140 can be mounted on a door frame to cover the open front side of the door frame. The cover 140 may include a cover body 141.

[0127] The cover body 141 may include a cover hole 142 through which fastening members pass when the cover 140 is attached to housings 121 and 126, upper cap 130 and lower cap 136. When the fastening members pass through the cover hole 142 and are then attached to housings 121 and 126, upper cap 130 and lower cap 136 respectively, the edges of the cover body 141 can be fixed to housings 121 and 126, upper cap 130 and lower cap 136 respectively.

[0128] A bend 143 may be provided at the lower end of the cover body 141. The bend 143 may be formed to bend backward from the cover body 141. The bend 143 may be configured to form a step with the cover body 141. The bend 143 may form an installation space 139a together with the lower cap protrusion 139 and the installation guide 137a. A cover hole 142 for engaging with the lower cap 136 may be formed on the bend 143.

[0129] The housing 150 can be mounted to a door frame to cover the open rear side of the door frame. The housing 150 may include a first shelf support 107 on which a first door shelf 105 is mounted.

[0130] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the door panel being attached to the door body. Figure 12 It shows Figure 10 The diagram shows the side edge of the door panel being attached to the housing of the door body. Figure 13 It is used to explain Figure 2 The diagram shows the process of fixing the upper part of the door panel to the door body.

[0131] Reference Figures 11 to 13 The process of assembling the door panel 110 into the door body 120 is described.

[0132] First, the upper door cap 130 and the lower door cap 136 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the housings 121 and 126, respectively, to form a door frame. The cover 140 and the housing 150 are attached to the front and rear sides of the door frame, respectively, to form the door body 120. The insulation 129 is then foamed inside the door body 120.

[0133] Reference Figure 11 The door panel 110 can be aligned such that its 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 is rotated with the end of the lower cap protrusion 139 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 As shown, the door panel 110 can be rotated clockwise to first engage with the door body 120 (e.g., Figure 8 (As shown in the diagram). When the mounting space 139a is formed in the lower door cap 136, the door panel 110 can rotate relative to the door body 120 and engage with the door body 120.

[0134] Reference Figure 12 When the door panel 110 is rotated to engage with the door body 120, the side edge 118 can engage with the housings 121 and 126. The side edge 118 can be engaged with the housings 121 and 126 sequentially from the bottom to the top. Specifically, when the side edge protrusion 118b contacts the housing fixing part 122 and the side edge protrusion 118b and / or the housing fixing part 122 deforms, the side edge 118 can engage with the housings 121 and 126. When the side edge 118 is engaged with the housings 121 and 126 respectively, a spring force can be applied to the side edge protrusion 118b and the housing fixing part 122 in the direction of mutual contact.

[0135] Reference Figure 13 When the side edge 118 is joined, the upper edge protrusion 117b of the upper edge 117 can be inserted into the upper joining groove 132. When the upper edge protrusion 117b is inserted into the upper joining 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 joined to the through opening 133 and the upper edge hole 117c, the door panel 110 can be fixed to the upper door cap 130.

[0136] When the above process is reversed, the door panel 110 can be separated from the door body 120.

[0137] Through the above process, in the refrigerator 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the door panel 110 can be easily attached to the door body 120 or can be easily separated from the door body 120.

[0138] Figure 14 An exploded perspective view of a door panel according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 15 It is shown Figure 14 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the lower edge being attached to the door body. Figure 16 It is shown Figure 14 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the upper edge being attached to the door body. Figure 17 It is shown Figure 14 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the side edge being attached to the door body.

[0139] Reference Figures 14 to 17 A door panel 110' according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is described. The same reference numerals are designated for the same components as those in the above embodiments, and their detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0140] Reference Figure 14 According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the door panel 110' 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... Figure 3 The panel body 111' and side edge 118' of the door panel 110 shown are different, and the other components of the door panel 110' may be the same as the other components of the door panel 110.

[0141] and Figures 8 to 10 The panel body 111 shown here includes glass. Unlike the panel body 111' of another embodiment of the door panel 110' according to this disclosure, when the panel body 111' is formed using a relatively thin iron plate, the ends of the panel body 111' may not be as processed. Figures 8 to 10 The ends of the plate body 111 shown are so easily processed to be non-sharp.

[0142] Reference Figures 14 to 17 In this case, the end of the panel body 111' can be bent toward the direction of joining to the door body 120. The bent end of the panel body 111' can be referred to as the panel bending portion 111a'.

[0143] Specifically, refer to Figure 15 The lower end of the plate body 111' has a bent portion 111a' that can be bent and positioned below the lower edge 116. The bent portion 111a' at the lower end of the plate body 111' can be positioned between the lower edge 116 and the front end of the lower cap body 137.

[0144] Reference Figure 16 The upper end of the plate body 111' has a bent portion 111a' that can be bent and positioned above the upper edge 117. The upper end of the plate body 111' has a bent portion 111a' that can be positioned between the upper edge 117 and the front end of the upper cap body 131.

[0145] Reference Figure 17The left and right side bends 111a' of the panel body 111' can be positioned in the housing receiving portions 124 of the housings 121 and 126. The housings 121 and 126 may include housing receiving portions 124 formed to receive the bends 111a' of the panel body 111'. When the door panel 110' is attached to the door body 120, the bends 111a' can be supported by the housing receiving portions 124.

[0146] Even when installed Figure 10 When the door panel 110 is shown, the housings 121 and 126 may also include a housing receiving portion 124. That is, the housings 121 and 126 including the housing receiving portion 124 are compatible with various types of door panels 110 and 110'.

[0147] Reference Figure 14 and Figure 17 Side edges 118' can be located at the left and right ends of the panel body 111'. Side edges 118' can be fixed to the panel body 111' using adhesive 108. Adhesive 108 can be double-sided tape. When the door panel 110' is attached to the door body 120, the side edges 118' securely fix the left and right ends of the door panel 110' to the door body 120.

[0148] Side edge 118' may include a magnetic body. When door panel 110' is attached to door body 120, side edge 118' may be configured to generate an attractive force between cover 140 and side edge 118'. Cover 140 may include steel. When side edge 118' contacts and is secured to cover 140 by the attractive force between side edge 118' and cover 140, the opposite side ends of door panel 110' may be in close contact with and securely fixed to door body 120.

[0149] Side edge 118' may extend vertically along the left and right edges of the plate body 111'. Side edge 118' may be configured to be spaced apart from the plate bend 111a' of the plate body 111'.

[0150] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is attached to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0151] Reference Figure 18 The side edge 218 is described according to another embodiment of this disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the same components as those in the above embodiments, and their detailed description may be omitted.

[0152] Reference Figure 18 According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the side edge 218 may include a side edge body 218a and a side edge protrusion 218b. The side edge 218 may include acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (ABS resin).

[0153] The side edge body 218a can extend in a substantially vertical direction and is fixed to the left and right ends of the plate body 111', respectively. The side edge body 218a can have a generally rectangular plate shape. The side edge body 218a can be fixed to the plate body 111' by adhesive 108.

[0154] Side edge protrusion 218b may protrude rearward from side edge body 218a. Side edge protrusion 218b may be coupled to housings 121 and 126 respectively. Side edge protrusion 218b may include a first locking part 218ba and a second locking part 218bb.

[0155] The first locking part 218ba can be coupled to the housing fixing part 122. The second locking part 218bb can be coupled to the housing locking part 125. The side edge protrusion 218b can have a shape that extends rearward from the side edge body 218a and then branches into the first locking part 218ba and the second locking part 218bb. The first locking part 218ba and the second locking part 218bb can branch in opposite directions.

[0156] The first locking portion 218ba and the second locking portion 218bb may comprise a material with predetermined elasticity, such that when respectively engaged with the housing fixing portion 122 and the housing locking portion 125, the first locking portion 218ba and the second locking portion 218bb can recover after being deformed due to being pressed by the housing fixing portion 122 and the housing locking portion 125. The first locking portion 218ba may be configured to generate elastic force in the direction of contact with the housing fixing portion 122 when the side edge 118 is engaged with the door body 120, and the second locking portion 218bb may be configured to generate elastic force in the direction of contact with the housing locking portion 125 when the side edge 118 is engaged with the door body 120. The first locking portion 218ba may have a shape in which at least a portion is bent toward the housing fixing portion 122. The second locking portion 218bb may have a shape in which at least a portion is bent toward the housing locking portion 125.

[0157] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is attached to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0158] Reference Figure 19 The side edge 318 is described according to another embodiment of this disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the same components as those in the above embodiments, and their detailed description may be omitted.

[0159] Reference Figure 19 According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the side edge 318 may include a side edge body 318a and a side edge protrusion 318b. The side edge body 318a is constructed similarly to... Figure 18 The side edge body 218a shown has the same structure.

[0160] A side edge protrusion 318b may project rearwardly from the side edge body 318a. The side edge protrusion 318b may be coupled to housings 121 and 126. The side edge protrusion 318b may include a locking portion 318ba. The locking portion 318ba may be configured to... Figure 18 The construction of the second locking part 218bb shown is basically the same. That is, it is similar to... Figure 18 Compared to the lateral protrusion 218b shown, Figure 19 The side protrusion 318b shown can be configured not to provide the first locking part 218ba.

[0161] Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is attached to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0162] Reference Figure 20 The side edge 418 is described according to another embodiment of this disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the same components as those in the above embodiments, and their detailed description may be omitted.

[0163] Reference Figure 20 According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the side edge 418 may include a side edge body 418a and a side edge protrusion 418b.

[0164] The side edge body 418a can extend in a substantially vertical direction and is fixed to the left and right ends of the plate body 111', respectively. The side edge body 418a can have a generally rectangular plate shape. The side edge body 418a can be fixed to the plate body 111' by adhesive 108.

[0165] Side edge protrusion 418b may protrude rearward from side edge body 418a. Side edge protrusion 418b may be coupled to housings 121 and 126 respectively. Side edge protrusion 418b may include a first locking part 418ba and a second locking part 418bb.

[0166] The first locking part 418ba can be coupled to the housing fixing part 122. The second locking part 418bb can be coupled to the housing locking part 125. The first locking part 418ba and the second locking part 418bb can be configured to face opposite directions.

[0167] The side protrusion 418b may comprise a material more flexible than the side body 418a. Specifically, the side protrusion 418b may comprise a material with predetermined elasticity, such that when engaged with the housing fixing portion 122 and the housing locking portion 125, the side protrusion 418b may recover after being deformed by pressure from the housing fixing portion 122 and the housing locking portion 125. The side body 418a may comprise rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the side protrusion 418b may comprise flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

[0168] The first locking part 418ba can be configured to be supported by the housing fixing part 122 when the side edge 418 is attached to the door body 120. The second locking part 418bb can be configured to be supported by the housing locking part 125 when the side edge 418 is attached to the door body 120. That is, the side edge protrusion 418b can be formed to expand after shrinking during the process of attaching to the housings 121 and 126. When the side edge protrusion 418b is attached to the housings 121 and 126, the first locking part 418ba and the second locking part 418bb can be expanded to be supported by the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125, respectively.

[0169] Figure 21 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the side edge is attached to the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] Reference Figure 21 The side edge 518 is described according to another embodiment of this disclosure. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the same components as those in the above embodiments, and their detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0171] Reference Figure 21 According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the side edge 519 may include a side edge body 518a, a side edge protrusion 518b, and a side edge cover 518c.

[0172] The side edge body 518a can extend in a substantially vertical direction and is fixed to the left and right ends of the plate body 111', respectively. The side edge body 518a can have a generally rectangular plate shape. The side edge body 518a can be fixed to the plate body 111' by adhesive 108.

[0173] The side edge protrusion 518b may protrude rearward from the side edge body 518a. The side edge cover 518c may be disposed on the outside of the side edge protrusion 518b.

[0174] Side edge cover 518c may be coupled to side edge protrusion 518b to cover the outer periphery of side edge protrusion 518b. Side edge cover 518c may comprise a material more flexible than side edge protrusion 518b. Specifically, side edge cover 518c may comprise a material having a predetermined elasticity such that when coupled to housing retainer 122 and housing locking member 125, side edge cover 518c may recover after being deformed by being pressed by housing retainer 122 and housing locking member 125. Side edge cover 518c may comprise a first locking member 518ca configured to lock to housing retainer 122 and a second locking member 518cb configured to lock to housing locking member 125. Side edge body 518a and side edge protrusion 518b may comprise acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (ABS resin), and side edge cover 518c may comprise rubber.

[0175] The side edge cover 518c is supported by the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125 by shrinking and deforming during its passage between the housing fixing part 122 and the housing locking part 125 and then unfolding and restoring itself after passage. 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.

[0176] Figure 22 An exploded perspective view of the first gate according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0177] Reference Figure 22 The first gate 201 according to another embodiment of this disclosure is described. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the same components as those in the above embodiments, and their detailed description may be omitted.

[0178] Reference Figure 22 According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the first door 201 may include a door panel 210, a door body 220, and a door display 260. Figure 3 , Figure 14 and Figures 18 to 21 One of the structures provided in the embodiments shown can be applied to the structure of door panel 210 being attached to door body 220.

[0179] The door display 260 can be mounted on the door body 220. A display opening 241a for exposing the door display 260 to the outside can be formed on the cover body 241 of the cover 240.

[0180] An opening 211a for exposing the door display 260 to the outside may be formed in the door panel 210. The opening 211a may be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the door display 260.

[0181] The display bezel 270 can be mounted on the edge of the panel opening 211a formed on the panel body 211 of the door panel 210. The display bezel 270 can cover the gap formed between the panel opening 211a and the door display 260. Specifically, when the panel opening 211a is formed on the panel body 211 of the door panel 210, it may not be easy to smooth the edge of the panel opening 211a. Thus, when the edge of the panel opening 211a is not smoothed, the edge of the panel opening 211a can be smoothed by mounting the display bezel 270 on the panel opening 211a.

[0182] Figure 23 An exploded perspective view of the first gate according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0183] Reference Figure 23The first door 301 according to another embodiment of this disclosure is described. The same reference numerals will be assigned to the same components as those in the above embodiments, and their detailed description may be omitted.

[0184] Reference Figure 23 According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the first door 301 may include a door panel 310, a door body 320, and a distributor 360. Figure 3 , Figure 14 and Figures 18 to 21 One of the structures provided in the embodiments shown can be applied to the structure in which the door panel 310 is attached to the door body 320.

[0185] Dispenser 360 can be mounted on door body 320. Dispenser opening 341a for exposing dispenser 360 to the outside can be formed on cover body 341 of cover 340.

[0186] A panel opening 311a for exposing the distributor 360 to the outside may be formed on the door panel 310. The panel opening 311a may be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the distributor 360.

[0187] The distributor frame 370 can be mounted on the edge of the panel opening 311a formed on the panel body 311 of the door panel 310. The distributor frame 370 can cover the gap formed between the panel opening 311a and the distributor 360. Specifically, when the panel opening 311a is formed on the panel body 311 of the door panel 310, it may not be easy to smooth the edge of the panel opening 311a. Thus, when the edge of the panel opening 311a is not smoothed, the edge of the panel opening 311a can be smoothed by mounting the distributor frame 370 on the panel opening 311a.

[0188] Figure 24 A clothing manager with an application door panel and door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 25 It shows Figure 24 The door panel is shown as being separated from the door body.

[0189] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25 Describes a garment manager 4 that applies a door panel 410 and a door body 420 according to another embodiment of this disclosure. (The following may be omitted:) Figure 3 The door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown are constructed in the same way. A detailed description of some of their constructions is provided.

[0190] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25The garment manager 4 may include a main body 400 forming the exterior and a door 401 rotatably attached to the main body 400. The garment manager 4 may include a garment management chamber disposed inside the main body 400 for housing and managing garments, a garment support member disposed inside the garment management chamber for hanging garments, and a machine chamber therein housing a heat exchange device for dehumidifying or heating the air inside the garment management chamber.

[0191] Door 401 may include door panel 410 and door body 420. Door panel 410 may be detachably attached to door body 420.

[0192] Reference Figure 25 The door panel 410 may include a panel body 411, a buffer member 415, and fixing edges 416, 417, and 419.

[0193] Various designs can be provided on the front surface of the panel body 411 to meet user needs. Fixing edges 416, 417, and 419 for engagement with the door body 420 can be provided on the rear surface of the panel body 411. A buffer member 415 can be provided in the space formed between the door panel 410 and the door body 420.

[0194] The fixing edges 416, 417, and 419 may include a lower edge 416, an upper edge 417, and a side edge 419. The fixing edges 416, 417, and 419 allow the door panel 410 to be securely attached to the door body 420 and to be easily detached from the door body 420.

[0195] Specifically, the lower edge 416 can be connected to the lower cap protrusion 439 provided on the door body 420, the upper edge 417 can be connected to the upper connecting groove 432 provided on the door body 420, and the side edge 419 can be connected to the housing fixing part 422 provided on the door body 420.

[0196] The door 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 engage with a side edge 419. The door frame 426 may include an upper engaging groove 432 formed at its upper end. The upper engaging groove 432 may be formed to receive a portion 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.

[0197] Cover 440 can be installed onto door frame 426 to cover the open front of door frame 426.

[0198] The process of installing the door panel 410 onto the door body 420 or separating the door panel 410 from the door body 420 is similar to... Figures 11 to 13 The process of installing the door panel 110 onto the door body 120 or separating the door panel 110 from the door body 120 is the same. That is to say, Figure 25 The lower edge 416, upper edge 417, side edge 419, housing fixing part 422, upper mating groove 432, and lower cap protrusion 439 shown can be configured to respectively interact with... Figure 3 The lower edge 116, upper edge 117, side edge 118, housing fixing part 122, upper connecting groove 132 and lower cap protrusion 139 shown are the same.

[0199] In another embodiment of the garment manager 4 according to this disclosure, which includes a door panel 410 and a door body 420, the door panel 410 can be easily attached to the door body 420 or can be easily separated from the door body 420. Therefore, the design and / or material of the door 401 of the garment manager 4 can be easily changed according to the user's needs.

[0200] Figure 26 A cooking appliance with an application door panel and door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 27 It shows Figure 26 The door panel is shown as being separated from the door body.

[0201] Reference Figure 26 and Figure 27 A cooking appliance 5, comprising a door panel 510 and a door body 520, is described according to another embodiment of this disclosure. (The following may be omitted:) Figure 3 The door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown are constructed in the same way. A detailed description of some of their constructions is provided.

[0202] Reference Figure 26 and Figure 27 The cooking appliance 5 may include a main body 500 forming the exterior and a door 501 configured to open and close the front portion of the main body 500. The cooking appliance 5 may include a cooking chamber formed inside the main body 500 for cooking food.

[0203] A control panel 506 may be mounted on the upper front of the cooking appliance 5. The control panel 506 may include an input device 508 and a display 507. The input device 508 may be configured to allow a user to input commands for operations such as the cooking functions, cooking modes, and cooking times of the cooking appliance 5. As an example, the input device 508 may have multiple switches through which the user can select a cooking mode. The multiple switches of the input device 508 may be configured using a touch-sensitive method. The display 507 may be configured to display user-defined conditions and the operating status based on those conditions using letters, numbers, and symbols.

[0204] Door 501 may include door panel 510 and door body 520. Door panel 510 may be detachably attached to door body 520.

[0205] Reference Figure 27 The door panel 510 may include a panel body 511, a buffer member, and fixing edges 516, 517, and 519.

[0206] Various designs can be provided on the front surface of the panel body 511 to meet user needs. Fixing edges 516, 517, and 519 for engagement with the door body 520 can be provided on the rear surface of the panel body 511. Buffer members can be provided in the space formed between the door panel 510 and the door body 520.

[0207] The fixing edges 516, 517, and 519 may include a lower edge 516, an upper edge 517, and a side edge 519. The fixing edges 516, 517, and 519 allow the door panel 510 to be securely attached to the door body 520 and to be easily detached from the door body 520.

[0208] Specifically, the lower edge 516 can be connected to the lower cap protrusion 539 provided on the door body 520, the upper edge 517 can be connected to the upper connecting groove 532 provided on the door body 520, and the side edge 519 can be connected to the housing fixing part 522 provided on the door body 520.

[0209] The door body 520 may include a door frame 526. The door frame 526 may include housing fixing portions 522 formed on its left and right sides. The housing fixing portions 522 may engage with a side edge 519. The door frame 526 may include an upper engaging groove 532 formed at its upper end. The upper engaging groove 532 may be formed to receive a portion of the upper edge 517. The door frame 526 may include a lower cap protrusion 539 formed at its lower end. The lower cap protrusion 539 may be inserted into the lower edge 516.

[0210] Cover 540 can be installed onto door frame 526 to cover the open front of door frame 526.

[0211] The door 501 may have a viewing window 502 on the front, allowing the interior of the cooking chamber to be seen when the cooking chamber is closed. Users can check the cooking process through the viewing window 502 on the door 501 while food is being cooked.

[0212] An opening 511a, in which the viewing window 502 is installed, can be formed in the door panel 510. The opening 511a can be formed to be slightly larger than the size of the viewing window 502.

[0213] The viewing window frame 570 can be installed on the edge of the panel opening 511a formed on the panel body 511 of the door panel 510. The viewing window frame 570 can cover the gap formed between the panel opening 511a and the viewing window 502.

[0214] The process of installing the door panel 510 onto the door body 520 or separating the door panel 510 from the door body 520 is similar to... Figures 11 to 13 The process of installing the door panel 110 onto the door body 120 or separating the door panel 110 from the door body 120 is the same. That is to say, Figure 27The lower edge 516, upper edge 517, side edge 519, housing fixing part 522, upper mating groove 532, and lower cap protrusion 539 shown can be configured to respectively interact with... Figure 3 The lower edge 116, upper edge 117, side edge 118, housing fixing part 122, upper connecting groove 132 and lower cap protrusion 139 shown are the same.

[0215] In another embodiment of the cooking appliance 5 according to this disclosure, which includes a door panel 510 and a door body 520, the door panel 510 can be easily attached to the door body 520 or can be easily separated from the door body 520. Therefore, the design and / or material of the door 501 of the cooking appliance 5 can be easily changed according to the user's needs.

[0216] Figure 28 A dishwasher with an application door panel and door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 29 It shows Figure 28 The door panel is shown as being separated from the door body.

[0217] Reference Figure 28 and Figure 29 Describes a dishwasher 6 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, using a door panel 610 and a door body 620. (The following may be omitted:) Figure 3 The door panel 110 and the door body 120 shown are constructed in the same way. A detailed description of some of their constructions is provided.

[0218] Reference Figure 28 and Figure 29 The dishwasher 6 may include a body 600 forming the exterior and a door 601 configured to open and close the front portion of the body 600. The dishwasher 6 may include a washing chamber formed inside the body 600.

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

[0220] A display 607 may be mounted on the door 601. The display 607 may be configured to visually display the operating status of the dishwasher 6. The display 607 is configured to display various information such as the operating status and operating time of the dishwasher 6.

[0221] Door 601 may include door panel 610 and door body 620. Door panel 610 may be detachably attached to door body 620.

[0222] Reference Figure 29 The door panel 610 may include a panel body 611, a buffer member 615, and fixing edges 616, 617, and 619.

[0223] Various designs can be provided on the front surface of the panel body 611 to meet user needs. Fixing edges 616, 617, and 619 for engagement with the door body 620 can be provided on the rear surface of the panel body 611. A buffer member 615 can be provided in the space formed between the door panel 610 and the door body 620.

[0224] The fixing edges 616, 617, and 619 may include a lower edge 616, an upper edge 617, and a side edge 619. The fixing edges 616, 617, and 619 allow the door panel 610 to be securely attached to the door body 620 and to be easily detached from the door body 620.

[0225] Specifically, the lower edge 616 can be connected to the lower cap protrusion 639 provided on the door body 620, the upper edge 617 can be connected to the upper connecting groove 632 provided on the door body 620, and the side edge 619 can be connected to the housing fixing part 622 provided on the door body 620.

[0226] The door body 620 may include a door frame 626. The door frame 626 may include housing fixing portions 622 formed on its left and right sides. The housing fixing portions 622 may engage with a side edge 619. The door frame 626 may include an upper engaging groove 632 formed at its upper end. The upper engaging groove 632 may be formed to receive a portion of the upper edge 617. The door frame 626 may include a lower cap protrusion 639 formed at its lower end. The lower cap protrusion 639 may be inserted into the lower edge 616.

[0227] Cover 640 can be installed onto door frame 626 to cover the open front of door frame 626.

[0228] The process of installing the door panel 610 onto the door body 620 or separating the door panel 610 from the door body 620 is similar to... Figures 11 to 13 The process of installing the door panel 110 onto the door body 120 or separating the door panel 110 from the door body 120 is the same. That is to say, Figure 29 The lower edge 616, upper edge 617, side edge 619, housing fixing part 622, upper mating groove 632, and lower cap protrusion 639 shown can be configured to respectively connect with Figure 3 The lower edge 116, upper edge 117, side edge 118, housing fixing part 122, upper connecting groove 132 and lower cap protrusion 139 shown are the same.

[0229] In a dishwasher 6 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, including a door panel 610 and a door body 620, the door panel 610 may be easily attached to the door body 620 or easily detached 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 user's needs.

[0230] The foregoing only describes embodiments of the door panel removable from the door body according to the present disclosure applied to refrigerators, clothing managers, cooking appliances, and dishwashers. However, when a household appliance includes a door, the door panel removable from the door body according to the present disclosure can be applied to any household appliance.

[0231] Although this disclosure has been specifically described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0232] Although this disclosure has been described using various embodiments, various changes and modifications will be made by those skilled in the art. This disclosure is intended to include such changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: The main body has an open front surface; as well as The door is configured to open and close the open front surface of the main body. The door includes a door body and a door panel detachably mounted on the door body. The door body includes a housing forming two side surfaces of the door body. The door panel includes: The panel body has a rear surface facing the front surface of the door body; and The side edge includes: a side edge body, a left side portion and a right side portion fixed to the rear surface of the plate body; and a side edge protrusion, projecting rearward from the side edge body and comprising a material having a predetermined elasticity. The housing includes a housing fixing portion, configured to elastically support the side edge protrusion. During the process of installing the door panel onto the door body, the side edge protrusion deforms due to the housing fixing part, and when the door panel is installed onto the door body, the side edge protrusion recovers and engages with the housing fixing part.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The main body of the plate is formed using a glass plate, and the side edges are made of ABS resin.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The plate body is formed using iron plate, and the left and right ends of the plate body are formed into bent plate sections. The housing also includes a housing receiving section formed to accommodate the bent plate sections. The bent plate sections are disposed between the housing and the side edge and are supported by the housing receiving section.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The door body includes a cover forming the front surface of the door body, and the cover includes a cover hole formed such that the cover is secured to the housing when a fastening member passes through the cover hole.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein, The housing is configured to project forward from both sides of the cover, thus forming, together with the cover, the space in which the door panel is installed.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein, When the door panel is installed on the door body, the panel body is configured to protrude forward more than the housing.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein, The door body includes a lower door cap that is attached to the lower end of the housing and an upper door cap that is attached to the upper end of the housing. The lower door cap and the upper door cap are configured to form a space for mounting the door panel together with the housing and the cover.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The side edge protrusion is configured to generate a spring force in the direction of contact with the housing fixing part when the side edge is engaged with the door body.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The housing also includes a housing locking part spaced apart from the housing fixing part. And the lateral protrusion includes: A first locking part is formed to be supported by the housing fixing part in a first direction; and The second locking part is formed to be supported by the housing locking part in a second direction different from the first direction.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The side edge includes a side edge cover, the side edge cover comprising a material more flexible than the side edge protrusion and configured to cover the side edge protrusion.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The door panel includes a cushioning member containing cushioning material or sound-absorbing material, the cushioning member being attached to a surface of the panel body facing the door body when the door panel is installed on the door body.

12. The refrigerator according to claim 11, wherein, The side edges are located on both sides of the buffer member.

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