Refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment located inside the main body, and a door including a door body having an insulation layer located inside the door body, the door body being rotatably coupled to the main body such that the door is rotatable to open and close the storage compartment, a door panel being detachably coupled to a front portion of the door body and forming a front surface of the door, a trim mounting housing being detachably coupled to the door body and forming a side surface of the door, the trim mounting housing including a trim coupling portion protruding outward from the door body and the door panel, and a decorative trim being coupled to the trim mounting housing and forming an edge of the door, wherein the door panel and the decorative trim together form a front face appearance of the door.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT / KR2021 / 014420, filed on October 15, 2021, and claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2020-0154990, filed on November 18, 2020, and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-0081005, filed on June 22, 2021, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to refrigerators, and more specifically, to refrigerators with improved door structures. Background Technology

[0004] A refrigerator is a device 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 about 0°C to 5°C to refrigerate food and a freezer compartment maintained at about 0°C to -30°C to freeze food. Typically, the front of the storage compartment opens to place or remove food, and the open front of the storage compartment is opened and closed by a door.

[0005] Refrigerators are classified according to the location of their storage compartments and the type of doors. Specifically, they are categorized as follows: Top-loading freezer (TMF) refrigerators, where the storage compartment is divided vertically by a horizontal partition wall, creating a freezer compartment in the upper space and a refrigerator compartment in the lower space; bottom-loading freezer (BMF) refrigerators, where the refrigerator compartment is in the upper space and the freezer compartment is in the lower space; and refrigerators that consist of only a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment. Additionally, there are side-by-side (SBS) refrigerators, where the storage compartment is divided horizontally by a vertical partition wall, creating a freezer compartment on one side and a refrigerator compartment on the other; and French door (FDR) refrigerators, where the storage compartment is divided vertically by a horizontal partition wall, creating a refrigerator compartment in the upper space and a freezer compartment in the lower space, with the refrigerator compartment accessed by a pair of doors.

[0006] Recently, there have been many cases of multiple refrigerators of different types being installed side by side. Summary of the Invention

[0007] A refrigerator according to the concept of this disclosure includes: a main body having a storage compartment located within the main body; and a door, wherein the door includes: a door body having an insulating layer located within the door body, the door body being rotatably connected to the main body such that the door can be rotated to open and close the storage compartment; a door panel being detachably connected to the front portion of the door body and forming the front surface of the door; a edging mounting housing being detachably connected to the door body and forming the side surface of the door, the edging mounting housing including an edging connection portion projecting outward from the door body and the door panel; and a decorative edging being connected to the edging connection portion and forming the edge of the door, wherein the door panel and the decorative edging together form the front appearance of the door.

[0008] In addition, in a refrigerator, the edging connection may include a protruding insertion groove, and the decorative edging includes a guide protrusion that inserts into the protruding insertion groove, such that the decorative edging is slidably connected to the edging mounting housing.

[0009] Furthermore, the edge formed by the decorative trim is the side surface of the door, and the decorative trim can extend in the direction of the axis of rotation around which the door rotates.

[0010] In addition, the door body may include: a cover plate located behind the door panel and forming the front and side surfaces of the door body, such that the edging mounting housing is connected to one side of the cover plate; and a rear unit located behind the cover plate and forming the rear surface of the door body.

[0011] In addition, the door body may include a side housing, which includes a side portion forming between the rear unit and the cover plate on the other side surface of the door opposite to the edge-mounted housing.

[0012] In addition, one side of the cover can be connected to the rear unit to form the side surface of the door, and the other side of the cover can be connected to the side housing.

[0013] In addition, the side housing may include a handle portion recessed from the side toward the interior of the door.

[0014] In addition, the cover plate may include: a housing connection portion to which a housing is attached; and an extension portion extending rearward from the housing connection portion to form a side surface of the door or a surface opposite to the side surface of the door.

[0015] In addition, the edging mounting housing may include a cover connection portion connected to the housing connection portion, and the edging connection portion may extend outward from the cover connection portion and protrude laterally from the extension portion of the cover plate.

[0016] In addition, the mounting housing may include a side portion that extends from the mounting joint to be parallel to the extension of the cover plate and forms a side surface of the door.

[0017] In addition, the mounting housing may include a housing retainer that curves inward from the side toward the inside of the door, wherein the housing retainer includes an end that can be inserted into the rear unit.

[0018] In addition, the rear unit may include a rear frame, which includes a support groove recessed in the rear of the rear frame, such that the housing fixing part of the edge-mounted housing can be inserted into the support groove.

[0019] In addition, the door panel may include a side trim extending toward the door body, and wherein the trim mounting housing may include a panel fixing portion extending forward from the cover connection portion and contacting the side trim to fix the position of the door panel relative to the door body.

[0020] In addition, the refrigerator door may include an auxiliary trim that is installed to cover the trim mounting housing and the upper part of the decorative trim.

[0021] In addition, the door body may include a plurality of side housings forming opposite side surfaces of the door, each of the plurality of side housings including a handle portion recessed toward the interior of the door, such that an edge mounting housing can be attached to the handle portion of each of the plurality of side housings.

[0022] A refrigerator according to another concept of this disclosure includes: a body including a storage compartment; and a door rotatably coupled to the body and configured to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door includes: a door body including a side housing forming one side surface of the door, wherein an insulating layer is disposed inside the door body; a door panel detachably coupled to the front of the door body; and a housing unit positioned on the side of the door body and the door panel to form another side surface of the door, wherein the housing unit includes: a edging mounting housing coupled to the door body and including an edging connection portion projecting in the lateral direction of the door body; and a decorative edging including a decorative portion connected to the edging mounting housing to cover the front of the edging connection portion and forming a side edge of the door panel.

[0023] In addition, the decorative trim may include: a protrusion that extends from the trim in a rearward direction and is fixed to the interior of the trim connection portion of the trim mounting housing; and a guide protrusion that extends from the trim in a rearward direction and is inserted into the trim connection portion.

[0024] In addition, the door body may include an auxiliary trim that is installed to cover the upper part of the trim mounting members and the decorative trim.

[0025] A refrigerator according to another concept of this disclosure includes: a body including a storage compartment; and a door rotatably coupled to the body and configured to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door includes: a door body with an insulating layer forming foam therein; a edging mounting housing coupled to the door body to form a side surface of the door and including an edging connection; a decorative edging slidably coupled to the edging connection and forming a side edge of the door; and a door panel located in front of the door body and forming the front surface of the door together with the decorative edging.

[0026] In addition, the mounting housing may include a housing fixing part that bends into the rear interior of the door and is snapped into and mounted on the rear surface of the door. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The perspective view of the door shown.

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows an exploded view of the door body, door panel, and housing unit.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The exploded perspective view of the door shown also shows the housing unit.

[0031] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shown shows the state in which the upper trim is connected to the door body.

[0032] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shown shows the state in which the lower trim is connected to the door body.

[0033] Figure 7 It shows Figure 3 The diagram shows the state in which the door panel is connected to the door body.

[0034] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 The exploded view of the housing unit is shown.

[0035] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of the upper part of the edging mounting housing shown.

[0036] Figure 10 It is shown Figure 4 The top enlarged view shows the housing unit connected to the door.

[0037] Figure 11 It's from the back. Figure 3 An enlarged view of the upper part of the door shown.

[0038] Figure 12 It shows from the back Figure 4 The housing unit shown is connected to Figure 11 An enlarged view of the state of the door shown.

[0039] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the door.

[0040] Figure 14 It is shown Figure 13 An enlarged view of region A.

[0041] Figure 15 It is shown Figure 13 A magnified view of area B.

[0042] Figures 16 to 21 The process for assembling the housing unit and door panel with the refrigerator door body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0043] Figure 22 It shows Figure 1 The top surface of the refrigerator.

[0044] Figure 23 This is a perspective view of a refrigerator door according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 24 yes Figure 23 The exploded view of the door shown.

[0046] Figure 25 It shows Figure 24 The shown is a bezel-mounted housing.

[0047] Figure 26 This shows the connection from the upper housing unit to... Figure 23 An enlarged view of the state of the door shown.

[0048] Figure 27 This shows the connection from the lower housing unit to... Figure 23 An enlarged view of the state of the door shown.

[0049] Figure 28 It shows Figure 23 The upper surface of the door shown.

[0050] Figure 29 It shows Figure 23 The side surface of the door shown.

[0051] Figure 30 yes Figure 23 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the door.

[0052] Figure 31 yes Figure 30 A magnified view of region C.

[0053] Figure 32 yes Figure 30 A magnified view of region D.

[0054] Figures 33 to 37 The process of assembling a refrigerator housing unit and door panel with the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations 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 described in this specification are possible when this application is filed.

[0056] Furthermore, the same reference numerals or symbols shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification represent components or parts that perform substantially the same function.

[0057] Furthermore, the terminology used in this specification is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit and / or constrain this disclosure. Unless the context clearly distinguishes them, expressions used in the singular include those used in the plural. It should be understood throughout this specification that terms such as “comprising,” “including,” or “having” are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, portions, or combinations thereof disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, portions, or combinations thereof.

[0058] Similarly, it should be understood that although the terms include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, third, etc., which can be used herein to describe various components, the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish the individual components. 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. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0059] In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] One aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator that has a unified appearance among multiple refrigerators installed in a line.

[0061] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator in which the side surface of the body is aligned with the side surface of the refrigerator door.

[0062] Multiple refrigerators can be arranged in a unified manner, just like a single refrigerator, thereby enhancing the aesthetics.

[0063] The chassis unit is provided detachably, with the decorative trim installed in the door, the position of which can be changed according to the layout of the refrigerator.

[0064] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] Reference Figure 1The refrigerator 1 may include a main body 10, a storage compartment 20 disposed inside the main body 10, a door 30 for opening and closing the storage compartment 20, and a cold air supply device (not shown) for supplying cold air to the storage compartment 20.

[0066] 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 and forming the appearance, and a main body insulation layer (not shown) forming foam between the inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12 to insulate the storage chamber 20. The main body 10 may include the storage chamber 20.

[0067] Cold air supply devices can generate cold air by using a cooling circulation cycle of compressed, condensed, expanded, and evaporated refrigerant.

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, in the refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a single door 30 can be provided to open and close a single storage compartment 20. However, the refrigerator 1 is not limited to this type.

[0069] Inside the storage room 20, multiple shelves 22 can be installed to store food and other items.

[0070] Storage compartment 20 can be used as a refrigerator or a freezer. However, storage compartment 20 can be divided into a refrigerator and a freezer by separate partitions.

[0071] Therefore, storage room 20 can be provided as an example, and storage room 20 can be of a different type than those described above.

[0072] Storage compartment 20 can be opened or closed via door 30. Door 30 can open and close the opening of body 10. More specifically, door 30 can be rotatably connected to body 10 to open and close storage compartment 20.

[0073] A gantry 21 for holding food can be installed on the rear surface of the door 30.

[0074] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The perspective view of the door shown. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows an exploded view of the door body, door panel, and housing unit. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The exploded perspective view of the door shown also shows the housing unit. Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shown shows the state in which the upper trim is connected to the door body. Figure 6 It is shown Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shown shows the state in which the lower trim is connected to the door body. Figure 7 It shows Figure 3 The diagram shows the state in which the door panel is connected to the door body.

[0075] Reference Figure 2 and 3 The door 30 may include a door panel 200 and a door body 100. In addition, the door 30 may include a housing unit 300 detachably connected to the door body 100 on one side of the door 30.

[0076] Reference Figure 3 The door panel 200 may include a panel 210, a buffer member 250, and fixed trims 220, 230, and 240. The door panel 200 may be attached to the door body 100 in a detachable manner from the front surface of the door body 100.

[0077] The panel 210 can form the appearance of the door 30. The panel 210 can be flat. Various designs to meet user needs can be provided on the front surface of the panel 210. Fixed trims 220, 230 and 240 for connection with the door 100 and the housing unit 300 can be positioned on the rear surface of the panel 210.

[0078] The panel 210 may have a preset size or a greater thickness. The panel 210 of the refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of this disclosure may include glass. When the panel 210 has a preset size or a greater thickness, the edges of the panel 210 may be processed to be non-sharp.

[0079] However, the material of plate 210 is not limited to this; plate 210 may include iron plate.

[0080] The buffer member 250 may be located on the rear surface of the panel 210. The buffer member 250 may be located in the space formed between the door panel 200 and the door body 100. The buffer member 250 can prevent impacts applied to the door panel 200 from being transmitted to the door body 100. Furthermore, the buffer member 250 can absorb noise that may be generated in the door panel 200. The buffer member 250 may include expanded polystyrene.

[0081] Reference Figure 3 , 5 6 and 7, the fixed edging may include a lower edging 220, an upper edging 230 and a side edging 240.

[0082] The fixed edging can be attached to the panel 210 by adhesive 260 (see) Figure 5 The fixed trim can be bonded to the panel 210 using a polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesive method. However, the method for fixing the fixed trim is not limited to this. The door panel 200 can be securely attached to the door body 100 via the fixed trim, thereby allowing it to be easily removed from the door body 100.

[0083] Reference Figure 3 and 4 The door body 100 may include an upper door cap 110, a lower door cap 120, a cover plate 130, and a rear unit 140.

[0084] The upper door cap 110 can be connected to the upper end of the side housing 170 and the housing unit 300. The upper door cap 110 can form the upper surface of the first door 30.

[0085] The upper cap 110 may include an upper cap body 111, an upper cap hole 112 formed in the upper cap body 111, and a channel opening 113 formed on the upper side of the upper cap body 111.

[0086] The upper cap hole 112 may be formed at the position corresponding to the cap hole 132 of the cover plate 130, as will be described below, so that the upper cap 110 is connected to the cover plate 130.

[0087] Channel opening 113 can accommodate upper connecting groove 116 (see Figure 5 It communicates with the outside without the need to install a fixing member therein. The fixing member 117 can be inserted into the upper connecting groove 116 through the channel opening 113 and then connected to the upper trim hole 2303 of the upper trim 230 of the door panel 200.

[0088] After the retaining member 117 is fully inserted, the channel opening 113 can be covered by the retaining member 117. The retaining member 117 can be detachably installed in the upper cap body 111.

[0089] An upper cap hole 112 may be formed in the upper cap body 111. A connecting member (not shown) for connection with the cover plate 130 may be connected to the upper cap hole 112. The cover plate 130 may be arranged relative to the upper cap 110 such that the cover hole 132 is located at a position corresponding to the upper cap hole 112, and then the connecting member may be inserted into the cover hole 132 and the upper cap hole 112 to fix the cover plate 130 to the upper cap 110.

[0090] The upper cap 110 may include a cap brim connecting portion 114 to which the upper cap brim 150, which will be described below, is connected. The cap brim connecting portion 114 may be provided at the front of the upper surface of the upper cap 110.

[0091] The top cap 110 may include ABS resin (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer).

[0092] The door body 100 may include an upper cap trim 150. The upper cap trim 150 may be attached to the front of the upper door cap 110 to be positioned at the upper edge of the door 30. More specifically, the upper cap trim 150 may form the upper boundary of the door 30.

[0093] The lower door cap 120 can be connected to the lower end of the side housing 170 and the housing unit 300. The lower door cap 120 can form the bottom surface of the door 30. The lower door cap 120 may include a lower cap body 121 and a lower cap trim 122 attached to the lower cap body 121.

[0094] The lower cap trim 122 can be attached to the front of the lower cap body 121 to be positioned at the lower edge of the door 30. More specifically, the lower cap trim 122 can form the lower boundary of the door 30.

[0095] The lower cap 120 may include ABS resin (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer).

[0096] The cover plate 130 can be located behind the door panel 200 to form the front surface and a side surface of the door body 100. The edge-mounted housing 310 of the housing unit 300 can be attached to one side of the cover plate 130.

[0097] The cover plate 130 may include a cover body 131.

[0098] The cover 131 may include a cover hole 132 through which a connecting member passes when the cover 130 is connected to the side housing 170, the upper cap 110, and the lower cap 120. Although the connecting member passes through the cover hole 132 and is then connected to the side housing 170, the upper cap 110, and the lower cap 120 respectively, some portions of the boundary of the cover 131 may be fixed to the side housing 170, the upper cap 110, and the lower cap 120 respectively.

[0099] One side of the cover plate 130 may form a side surface of the door body 100. More specifically, the cover plate 130 may include a housing rest portion 135 and a housing connection portion 136.

[0100] The housing rest 135 can be stepped from the cover 131, so that the cover rest 311 of the edge-mounted housing 310 described below can be rested on the housing rest 135.

[0101] The housing connecting portion 136 can be stepped from the housing rest portion 135, so that the cover connecting portion 312 of the edge-mounted housing 310 rests on the housing connecting portion 136. The edge-mounted housing 310 can be connected to the housing connecting portion 136.

[0102] In the housing connection portion 136, a housing connection hole 1361 for connecting with the edge-mounted housing 310 can be formed.

[0103] The cover plate 130 may include an extension 137 and a frame support 138.

[0104] The extension 137 can extend rearward from the housing connection 136 to form a side surface of the door 100.

[0105] The frame support 138 can extend from the extension 137 toward the interior of the cover plate 130. The frame support 138 can contact the rear frame 141 of the rear unit 140, which will be described below.

[0106] Furthermore, on the other side of the cover plate 130, a curved portion 134 can be formed that bends inward from the cover body 131. The curved portion 134 can bend toward the side housing 170.

[0107] Therefore, one side of the cover plate 130 can be connected to the rear unit 140 to form a side surface of the door 100. In addition, the other side of the cover plate 130 can be connected to the side housing 170.

[0108] The rear unit 140 may include a rear frame 141 and a rear plate 143.

[0109] The rear frame 141 may be substantially in the shape of a quadrilateral ring. The rear plate 143 may be attached to the rear frame 141 to cover the open rear surface of the rear frame 141.

[0110] The rear unit 140 may be located behind the cover plate 130 to form the rear surface of the door body 100.

[0111] The door body 100 may include a side housing 170.

[0112] The side housing 170 may include a first fixing hole 1711 and a second fixing hole 1751.

[0113] The first fixing hole 1711 may be formed at a position corresponding to the cover hole 132 formed in the cover body 131 of the cover plate 130. More specifically, the first fixing hole 1711 may be formed in the cover support 171, which will be described below. The side housing 170 may be connected to the cover plate 130 by connecting separate connecting members to the first fixing hole 1711 and the cover hole 132.

[0114] The second fixing hole 1751 can be configured to connect the rear frame 141 to the cover plate 130. More specifically, the second fixing hole 1751 can be formed in the frame connection portion 175, which will be described below.

[0115] Therefore, the cover plate 130 can be bent on one side of the door body 100, and the side housing 170 can be disposed on the other side of the door body 100 to form two side surfaces of the door body 100. In addition, the housing unit 300 can be connected to one side of the cover plate 130.

[0116] More specifically, the side housing 170 can form the left side surface of the door 30 together with the left side surface of the door body 100 in the forward direction. The housing unit 300 can form the right side surface of the door 30 in the forward direction.

[0117] In other words, the side housing 170, upper door cap 110, lower door cap 120, and cover plate 130 can form the upper, lower, left, and right surfaces of the door 30, as well as one side surface of the door 30. Furthermore, the rear unit 140 can form the rear surface of the door 30. Meanwhile, Figure 4The side housing 170, upper door cap 110, and lower door cap 120 are shown as being detachably configured. However, the side housing 170, upper door cap 110, and lower door cap 120 can be integrated into a single unit.

[0118] Reference Figure 3 and 5 The upper edging 230 may include an upper edging body 2301, an upper edging protrusion 2302, and an upper edging hole 2303. The upper edging 230 may be located at the upper boundary of the plate 210.

[0119] The upper edging body 2301 can extend substantially horizontally to be fixed to the upper end of the plate 210. The upper edging body 2301 can be substantially rectangular in shape. The upper edging body 2301 can be fixed to the plate 210 by adhesive 260.

[0120] The upper edging protrusion 2302 can protrude rearward from the upper edging body 2301. The upper edging protrusion 2302 can be inserted into the upper connecting hole 2303 of the upper cap 110. The upper edging protrusion 2302 can be fixed in the inserted upper connecting hole 2303 state by the fixing member 117.

[0121] An upper edging hole 2303 can be formed in an upper edging protrusion 2302. A fixing member 117 can be inserted into the upper edging hole 2303. The upper edging hole 2303 can penetrate the upper edging protrusion 2302 substantially vertically. By inserting the fixing member 117 into the upper edging hole 2303 while the upper edging protrusion 2302 is inserted into the upper connecting hole 2303, the upper end of the plate 210 can be fixed to the door 100.

[0122] Reference Figure 3 and 6 The lower edging 220 may include a lower edging body 2201, a lower edging protrusion 2202, and a lower edging groove 2203. The lower edging 220 may be located at the lower boundary of the plate 210.

[0123] The lower edging body 2201 can extend substantially horizontally to be fixed to the lower end of the plate 210. The lower edging body 2201 can be substantially rectangular in shape. The lower edging body 2201 can be fixed to the plate 210 by adhesive 260.

[0124] The lower bezel protrusion 2202 can protrude rearward from the lower bezel body 2201. The lower bezel protrusion 2202 can form a lower bezel groove 2203 between the lower bezel protrusion 2202 and the lower bezel body 2201. The lower bezel protrusion 2202 can have a shape that extends a predetermined length rearward from the lower bezel body 2201 and then extends substantially in the vertical direction.

[0125] A lower bezel groove 2203 may be formed between the lower bezel protrusion 2202 and the lower bezel body 2201. The lower bezel groove 2203 may accommodate the lower cap protrusion 123 of the lower cap bezel 122. The lower bezel groove 2203 may correspond to the size and / or shape of the lower cap protrusion 123. By inserting the lower cap protrusion 123 into the lower bezel groove 2203, the lower end of the plate 210 may be fixed to the door body 100.

[0126] Reference Figure 7 The door panel 200 can be arranged such that the lower edge 220 faces the lower cap protrusion 123 of the door body 100. The door panel 200 can extend upward in a forward direction from the lower cap protrusion 123. The door panel 200 can be rotated such that the lower cap protrusion 123 is inserted into the lower edge groove 2203 with its end positioned at the entrance of the lower edge groove 2203.

[0127] Door panel 200 can be along Figure 7 The door panel 200 is rotated clockwise to be primarily connected to the door body 100. Because the mounting space 125 is formed in the lower door cap 120, the door panel 200 can be connected to the door body 100 by rotating relative to the door body 100.

[0128] In the following text, the side panel 240 can be connected to the first panel fixing portion 1721 of the side housing 170 and the second panel fixing portion 3121 of the panel mounting housing 310, and is fixed such that the door panel 200 is aligned with the door body 100, as will be described below. In the following text, as... Figure 5 As shown, the upper trim 230 can be fixed in the upper connecting groove 116 of the upper door cap 110.

[0129] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 The exploded view of the housing unit is shown. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of the upper part of the edging mounting housing shown. Figure 10 It shows Figure 4 The enlarged top view shows the housing unit connected to the door.

[0130] like Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the housing unit 300 may include a bezel mounting housing 310, a decorative bezel 320, and an auxiliary bezel 330.

[0131] The mounting housing 310 may include a cover holder 311. The cover holder 311 may correspond to the shape of the housing holder 135 of the cover plate 130.

[0132] The mounting housing 310 may include a stepped cover connection portion 312 extending inward from the cover rest portion 311. The cover connection portion 312 may correspond to the shape of the housing connection portion 136 of the cover plate 130. The cover connection portion 312 may be connected to the housing connection portion 136 of the cover plate 130.

[0133] More specifically, the cover connection hole 3122 can be provided in the cover connection portion 312 to communicate with the housing connection hole 1361 of the housing connection portion 136. Therefore, the edge-mounted housing 310 can be connected to the cover plate 130.

[0134] Furthermore, a second panel fixing portion 3121 may be formed in the cover connecting portion 312. Each side panel 240 of the door panel 200, as described below, may be fixed to the second panel fixing portion 3121. The second panel fixing portion 3121 of the panel mounting housing 310 may be in the shape of a rib extending forward from the cover connecting portion 312. The second panel fixing portion 3121 may have a shape substantially symmetrical to the first panel fixing portion 1721 of the side housing 170.

[0135] The mounting housing 310 may include a second side portion 313 forming a side surface of the door 30.

[0136] The mounting housing 310 may include a mounting connection 314. The mounting connection 314 may be formed at the front end of the second side portion 313.

[0137] The edging connection portion 314 may include a protruding insertion groove 3141 and a guide protrusion 322 of the decorative edging 320 (see Figure 15 Inserted into the protruding insertion slot 3141, so that the decorative trim 320 is slidably connected to the trim mounting housing 310.

[0138] The protruding insertion groove 3141 can be formed by an indentation towards the interior of the edging connection portion 314.

[0139] The mounting housing 310 may include a housing fixing portion 315. The housing fixing portion 315 may be formed at the rear end of the second side portion 313.

[0140] More specifically, the housing fixing part 315 can be bent inward from the second side part 313. One end of the housing fixing part 315 can be inserted into the second support groove 1411 of the rear frame 141 (see...). Figure 11 This will be described below.

[0141] The edging mounting housing 310 may include an extension rib 316 extending inward from the second side portion 313. More specifically, the extension rib 316 may be disposed in the space formed inside the edging connection portion 314, the second side portion 313 and the housing fixing portion 315 of the edging mounting housing 310.

[0142] The auxiliary edging 330, as described below, can be connected to the extension rib 316. Furthermore, the inward extension length of the extension rib 316 can be substantially similar to the width of the decorative edging 320. The extension rib 316 can be disposed in the space between the edging mounting housing 310 and the cover plate 130 to enhance the rigidity of the edging mounting housing 310.

[0143] The following describes the details of the connection between the mounting housing 310 and the cover plate 130.

[0144] The decorative trim 320 can extend along the axis of rotation of the door 30. Therefore, the decorative trim 320 can form the side edge of the door panel 200.

[0145] The decorative trim 320 may include a decorative part 321, a guide protrusion 322, and a sliding part 323.

[0146] The decorative portion 321 of the decorative trim 320 may be generally inclined relative to the front surface of the door 30. The decorative portion 321 may be located between the door panel 200 and the trim mounting housing 310 to form the boundary of the door 30.

[0147] The decorative trim 320 may include a guide protrusion 322 extending rearward from the trim portion 321. More specifically, the guide protrusion 322 may extend toward the trim connection portion 314 of the trim mounting housing 310 and be inserted into the protrusion insertion groove 3141 of the trim mounting housing 310.

[0148] The decorative trim 320 may include a sliding portion 323 that bends into the interior of the trim connection portion 314 of the trim mounting housing 310. Therefore, the decorative trim 320 can be slidably connected to the trim connection portion of the trim mounting housing 310. Detailed assembly methods related to this will be described below.

[0149] The auxiliary edging 330 may cover the open upper portion of the decorative edging 320 and the edging mounting housing 310. The auxiliary edging 330 may be installed at the corner of the door 30. The auxiliary edging 330 may include a housing connection protrusion 331 extending downward to engage with the edging mounting housing 310.

[0150] Therefore, as Figure 10 As shown, the auxiliary border 330 can form the corner of the door 30. Furthermore, the auxiliary border 330, together with the upper border 150 and the decorative border 320, can form the edge of the door 30.

[0151] Figure 11 It shows from the back Figure 3 An enlarged view of the upper part of the door shown. Figure 12 It shows from the back Figure 4 The housing unit shown is connected to Figure 11 An enlarged view of the state of the door shown.

[0152] like Figure 11 As shown, the upper cap 110 may include a first support groove 115. In addition, the rear frame 141 may include a second support groove 1411.

[0153] The first support groove 115 and the second support groove 1411 can be recessed from one side of the door body 100 in the vertical direction. More specifically, the first support groove 115 can be recessed from the rear of the upper door cap 110. The second support groove 1411 can be recessed from the rear of the rear frame 141.

[0154] like Figure 12 As shown, when the housing unit 300 is connected to the door body 100, the housing fixing part 315 of the edge-mounted housing 310 can be inserted into the first support groove 115 and the second support groove 1411.

[0155] Therefore, the housing unit 300 can be primarily fixed to the door body 100. In other words, the relative positions of the mounting housing 310 of the housing unit 300 and the door body 100 can be fixed. Then, separate connecting members can be connected to the cover connecting hole 3122 formed in the mounting housing 310 of the housing unit 300 and the housing connecting hole 1361 of the cover plate 130 to fully connect the housing unit 300 to the door body 100.

[0156] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the door. Figure 14 It is shown Figure 13 An enlarged view of region A. Figure 15 It is shown Figure 13 A magnified view of region B.

[0157] like Figure 13 As shown, the edge mounting housing 310 can be installed on one side of the door 30 to form one side surface of the door 30. In addition, the side housing 170 can be installed on the other side of the door 30 to form another side surface of the door 30.

[0158] Reference Figure 14 The side housing 170 may include a cover support 171 and a step 172.

[0159] The cover support 171 can support the rear surface of the cover body 131 of the cover plate 130. The cover support 171 can extend in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface of the cover plate 130.

[0160] The step portion 172 can extend inward from the cover support portion 171, making the cover support portion 171 step-shaped. The first panel fixing portion 1721 can extend forward from the front surface of the step portion 172 of the side housing 170. The side trim 240 of the door panel 200 can be supported by the first panel fixing portion 1721.

[0161] Furthermore, the curved portion 134 of the cover plate 130 can be bent between the cover support portion 171 and the step portion 172.

[0162] The side housing 170 may include a first side portion 173. The first side portion 173 of the side housing 170 may form the other side surface of the door 100 between the rear unit 140 and the cover plate 130. More specifically, the first side portion 173 of the side housing 170 may form the other side surface of the door 30.

[0163] The side housing 170 may include a handle portion 174 recessed from the first side portion 173 toward the inside of the door 30. A gripping space 1741 capable of accommodating the user's fingers may be formed inside the handle portion 174.

[0164] The side housing 170 may include a frame connection 175. The frame connection 175 may extend from the first side portion 173 to contact the rear frame 141.

[0165] Therefore, the insulating layer I can be formed into foam inside the side housing 170, the rear frame 141, the rear panel 143, and the cover plate 130. Thus, a door body 100 including the insulating layer I can be formed.

[0166] The door panel 200 can be detachably attached to the front of the door body 100. More specifically, a side trim 240 can be provided on the rear surface of the door panel 200. The side trim 240 may include a side trim body 2401 and a side trim protrusion 2402 extending from the side trim body 2401 toward the side housing 170.

[0167] The first panel fixing part 1721 of the side housing 170 may include a material with a certain elasticity, so that the first panel fixing part 1721 is squeezed, deformed and restored by the side edge protrusion 2402 when it is connected to the side edge protrusion 2402 of the side edge 240.

[0168] The first panel fixing part 1721 can generate an elastic force in the direction of contact with the side edge 240 when the side edge 240 is attached to the door body 100. At least a portion of the first panel fixing part 1721 can be bent toward the side edge 240.

[0169] Reference Figure 15 The mounting housing 310 can be detachably mounted in the door body 100 to form a side surface of the door 30.

[0170] The mounting housing 310 may include a cover rest 311 and a cover connection 312.

[0171] The cover rest 311 can contact the housing rest 135 of the cover plate 130. More specifically, the cover rest 311 can have a shape corresponding to the housing rest 135.

[0172] The cover connecting portion 312 can extend from the cover rest portion 311 toward the interior of the mounting housing 310 in a stepped shape. The second panel fixing portion 3121 can extend from the front surface of the cover connecting portion 312 toward the door panel 200.

[0173] The second panel fixing part 3121 can extend forward from the cover connecting part 312 to contact the side edge 240. The second panel fixing part 3121 can fix the position of the door panel 200 relative to the door body 100.

[0174] The mounting housing 310 may include a second side portion 313. The second side portion 313 may form a side surface of the door 30. The second side portion 313 may extend into an extension 137 substantially parallel to the cover plate 130.

[0175] Therefore, the second side portion 313 can extend from the edging connection portion 314 parallel to the extension portion 137 of the cover plate 130 and form a side surface of the door 30.

[0176] The housing fixing part 315 of the mounting housing 310 can be bent inward from the rear of the second side 313 and inserted into the second support groove 1411 of the rear frame 141.

[0177] The mounting housing 310 may include a edging connection portion 314. The edging connection portion 314 may be formed at the front of the second side portion 313, and the decorative edging 320 may be attached to the edging connection portion 314.

[0178] The edging connection of the edging mounting part 310 can protrude along the side of the door body 100 and the door panel 200.

[0179] More specifically, the side of the door panel 200 and the extension 137 of the cover 130 can be aligned. However, when the trim mounting housing 310 is attached to the cover 130, the trim connection 314 can be positioned along the side of the door panel 200. That is, the trim connection 314 can extend outward from the cover connection 312 and protrude laterally from the extension 137 of the cover 130. Therefore, space can be provided for installing the decorative trim 320.

[0180] The decorative trim 320 can be installed on the front of the trim connection 314. The decorative trim 320 can cover the front of the trim connection 314.

[0181] More specifically, the guide protrusion 322 of the decorative trim 320 can be inserted into the protrusion insertion groove 3141 of the trim connection portion 314. In addition, the sliding portion 323 of the decorative trim 320 can be bent into the interior of the trim connection portion 314 of the trim mounting housing 310.

[0182] Therefore, the decorative trim 320 can be slidably connected to the trim mounting housing 310. Details regarding the assembly process of the decorative trim 320 will be described below.

[0183] Therefore, the decorative trim 320 can be installed in the trim mounting housing 310. The decorative trim 320 can cover the front of the trim connection portion 314 of the trim mounting housing 310 to form the edge of the door panel 200. Therefore, a user who sees the door 30 of the refrigerator 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure in the forward direction can recognize that the decorative trim 320 forms the side edge of the door 30.

[0184] Reference Figure 2 , 14 And 15, the side panel 240 can extend substantially vertically to be fixed to the left and right ends of the plate 210, respectively.

[0185] Figures 16 to 21 The process for assembling the housing unit and door panel with the refrigerator door body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0186] Figure 16 A door body 100 is shown, wherein the insulating layer I is formed as foam. On one side of the door body 100, a cover plate 130 is flexible to form a side surface of the door body 100.

[0187] Reference Figure 16 and 17 The edge-mounted housing 310 can be connected to the cover plate 130 to cover the housing rest portion 135, housing connecting portion 136, and extension portion 137 of the cover plate 130. At this time, by inserting the housing fixing portion 315 into the first support groove 115 formed in the rear of the upper cap 110 and the second support groove 1411 formed in the rear of the rear frame 141 and rotating the housing fixing portion 315, the edge-mounted housing 310 can cover the housing rest portion 135, housing connecting portion 136, and extension portion 137 of the cover plate 130.

[0188] Subsequently, by passing individual connecting members through the cover connecting hole 3122 of the cover plate 130 and the housing connecting hole 1361 of the edging mounting housing 310, the cover plate 130 can be fully connected to the edging mounting housing 310.

[0189] Reference Figure 17 and 18The decorative trim 320 can be slidably installed in the trim connecting portion 314 of the trim mounting housing 310. The guide protrusion 322 of the decorative trim 320 can be inserted into the protrusion insertion groove 3141 of the trim connecting portion 314. Furthermore, with the sliding portion 323 of the decorative trim 320 locked inside the trim connecting portion 314, thus fixing the relative position of the decorative trim 320, the decorative trim 320 can be connected to the trim mounting housing 310.

[0190] Reference Figure 18 and 19 The auxiliary edging 330 can be connected to the decorative edging 320 and the edging mounting housing 310 to cover the open upper portion of the decorative edging 320 and the edging mounting housing 310. More specifically, the housing connection protrusion 331 of the auxiliary edging 330 can be inserted into the extension rib 316 of the edging mounting housing 310.

[0191] Reference Figure 20 After the auxiliary trim 330 is installed, the housing unit 300 can be fully connected to the door 100.

[0192] Subsequently, refer to Figure 21 The door panel 200 can be connected to the front of the door body 100. The method for connecting the door panel 200 can be to rotate and connect the door panel 200 such that the lower edge groove 2203 formed in the lower edge 220 of the door panel 200 accommodates the lower cap protrusion 123 formed in the lower cap 120 of the door body 100, as described above. Thereafter, the side edge 240 of the door panel 200 can be fixed to the first panel fixing portion 1721 and the second panel fixing portion 3121. At this time, the first panel fixing portion 1721 and the second panel fixing portion 3121 can elastically support the side edge 240.

[0193] Subsequently, by inserting the upper edge 230 of the door panel 200 into the upper connecting groove 116 of the upper door cap 110 and allowing the fixing member 117 to pass through the channel opening 113 of the upper door cap 110, the upper door cap 110 is connected to the door panel 200, and the door panel 200 can be completely fixed.

[0194] like Figure 21 As shown, by attaching the decorative trim 320 to the auxiliary trim 330, the corners and side edges of the door 30 can be covered.

[0195] In the refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the housing unit 300 in which the decorative trim 320 is installed is detachably disposed on the exterior of the foam-forming door 100, the decorative trim 320 can be selectively installed.

[0196] Therefore, when arranging multiple refrigerators 1, the decorative trim 320 can be attached only to the edge of the door 30 of the outermost refrigerator 1. Thus, the multiple refrigerators 1 arranged together can have a unified appearance, just like a single refrigerator 1. In other words, the overall aesthetics of the refrigerators 1 can be improved.

[0197] Figure 22 It shows Figure 1 The top surface of the refrigerator.

[0198] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the side surface of the door 30 of the refrigerator 1 and the side surface of the outer shell 12 of the main body 10 can be on the same extension line l. The side surface of the door 30 can be the same as the side surface of the auxiliary trim 330.

[0199] Therefore, when the refrigerator 1 is positioned inside the closet, there may be no free space between the door 30 and the inner surface of the closet. As a result, the door 30 can completely fill the interior of the closet, which improves the aesthetics.

[0200] In addition, to achieve this structure, the door 30 can be connected to the body 10 via a multi-joint hinge.

[0201] The case where the handle portion 174 is formed in the side casing 170 of the refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has been described, although it is not limited thereto. However, the side casing 170 may not include the handle portion 174. In this case, a separate handle that can be gripped by a user can be installed in the door 30.

[0202] Figure 23 This is a perspective view of a refrigerator door according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 24 yes Figure 23 The exploded view of the door shown.

[0203] In the following description, only the differences from door 30 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. In the refrigerator door 30a according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the same components as those in the refrigerator door 30 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be given the same reference numerals.

[0204] Reference Figure 23 and 24 According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the door 30a may include a door body 100a, which includes a lower door cap 120a, a housing unit 300a, and an upper cap trim 150a.

[0205] The door body 100a may include an upper door cap 110a forming the upper surface of the door 30a, and a first side housing 170a and a second side housing 160a installed on both sides of the upper door cap 110a.

[0206] The door 100a may include a first side housing 170a, a second side housing 160a, and a cover plate 130a connected to the front of the upper door cap 110a. Furthermore, the rear unit may be the same as the rear unit 140 of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0207] Unlike the refrigerator door 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the refrigerator door 100a according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may have a shape that is symmetrical about a center. Therefore, a reversible door 30a that can be installed by changing the rotation direction according to the user's needs can be provided.

[0208] Therefore, the first side housing 170a and the second side housing 160a can have the same shape and be installed in the two sides of the upper door cap 110a. That is, the first side housing 170a and the second side housing 160a can form the two side surfaces of the door 30a. The first side housing 170a and the second side housing 160a can each include a first handle portion 174a having a first gripping space 1741a (see...). Figure 31 ) and the second handle part 164a (see Figure 32 ).

[0209] The housing unit 300a can be detachably connected to the door 100a. The housing unit 300a may include a veneer mounting housing 310a, a decorative veneer 320a, and a cap door 330a.

[0210] The lower door cap 120a of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a lower cap body and a lower cap protrusion 122a. Therefore, the lower edge of the door panel 200a can be inserted into the lower cap protrusion 122a and rotated to connect to the door body 100a. Therefore, the method of installing the door panel 200a can be the same as the method used in the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0211] According to another embodiment of the refrigerator disclosed herein, the upper cap trim 150a can cover the upper part of the housing unit 300a and the upper part of the upper door cap 110a. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0212] Figure 25 It shows Figure 24 The shown is a bezel-mounted housing. Figure 26 This shows the housing unit connected from above to... Figure 23 An enlarged view of the state of the door shown. Figure 27 This shows the housing unit connected from below to... Figure 23 An enlarged view of the state of the door shown.

[0213] Reference Figure 25 The mounting housing 310a may include a housing connecting part 311a, an extension part 312a and a mounting connecting part 314a.

[0214] The housing connecting portion 311a of the edge-mounted housing 310a can cover the inner side of the first handle portion 174a of the first side housing 170a, as will be described below. A housing connecting hole 3111a can be formed in the housing connecting portion 311a of the edge-mounted housing 310a, allowing the edge-mounted housing 310a to be connected to the first side housing 170a via a connecting member.

[0215] The extension 312a of the edge-mounted housing 310a can be bent and extended from the housing connecting portion 311a. The extension 312a of the edge-mounted housing 310a can cover the inner side of the first handle portion 174a of the first side housing 170a. That is, because the housing connecting portion 311a and the extension 312a of the edge-mounted housing 310a have a shape corresponding to the first handle portion 174a that is recessed toward the interior of the first side housing 170a, the housing connecting portion 311a and the extension 312a are not exposed to the user who sees the housing connecting portion 311a and the extension 312a from the front.

[0216] The edging connection portion 314a of the edging mounting housing 310a can be bent from the extension portion 312a and protrude in the lateral direction of the first side housing 170a.

[0217] The following describes the details of the connection between the edging mounting housing 310a and the first side housing 170a.

[0218] Figure 26 and 27 The diagram shows the housing unit 300a installed in the door body 100a from above and below.

[0219] Reference Figure 26 The edging mounting housing 310a and the decorative edging 320a can be installed in the first handle portion 174a of the first side housing 170a, and a first gripping space 1741a is formed therein. In addition, the upper cap edging 150a can cover the open upper portion of the edging mounting housing 310a and the decorative edging 320a.

[0220] Reference Figure 27 The cap 330a of the housing unit 300a can be installed on one side of the lower cap 120a connected to the lower part of the first side housing 170a. The edge-mounted housing 310a and the decorative edge 320a can be provided in front of the cap 330a.

[0221] Figure 28 It shows Figure 23 The upper surface of the door shown. Figure 29 It shows Figure 23 The side surface of the door shown.

[0222] Reference Figure 28The upper cap trim 150a can be detachably installed in the upper door cap 110a. Therefore, the upper cap trim 150a can form the front upper surface of the door 30a.

[0223] Reference Figure 28 and 29 The upper cap trim 150a can cover the upper part of the trim mounting housing 310a and the decorative trim 320a.

[0224] Furthermore, the housing connection portion 311a of the edge-mounted housing 310a can be connected to the first handle portion 174a that forms the first gripping space 1741a of the first side housing 170a via the housing connection hole 3111a.

[0225] Figure 30 yes Figure 23 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the door. Figure 31 yes Figure 30 A magnified view of region C. Figure 32 yes Figure 30 A magnified view of region D.

[0226] like Figure 30 As shown, the door 100a of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first side housing 170a located on one side and a second side housing 160a located on the other side to form the side surfaces of the door 30a and the door 100a.

[0227] The first side housing 170a and the second side housing 160a can be symmetrical to each other. The housing unit 300a can be connected to the side where the first side housing 170a is provided to form the side edge of the door panel 200a.

[0228] Reference Figure 31 The first side housing 170a can be disposed between the cover plate 130a and the rear frame 141a to form a side surface of the door body 100a.

[0229] The first side housing 170a may include a first cover support portion 171a that supports the cover plate 130a. The first cover support portion 171a may extend toward the cover plate 130a to support the rear surface of the cover body 131a of the cover plate 130a.

[0230] The first side housing 170a may include a first side portion 173a and a first handle portion 174a. The first side portion 173a may form the side surface of the door body 100a. The first handle portion 174a may be formed by recessing inward from the first side portion 173a. The first handle portion 174a may include a first gripping space 1741a that can be gripped by a user.

[0231] The first side housing 170a may include a first frame connecting portion 175a. The first frame connecting portion 175a may be bent inward from the first side portion 173a to contact the rear frame 141a.

[0232] The first side housing 170a may include a first panel fixing portion 176a formed on the front surface of the first handle portion 174a.

[0233] The door panel 200a may include a side trim 240a. The side trim 240a may include a side trim body 2401a and a side trim protrusion 2402a extending rearward from the side trim body 2401a. The side trim protrusion 2402a may be elastically supported by the first panel fixing portion 176a.

[0234] The edging mounting portion 310a of the housing unit 300a can be connected to the interior of the first handle portion 174a. The housing connecting portion 311a and the extension portion 312a of the edging mounting housing 310a can be bent to correspond to the shape of the first handle portion 174a.

[0235] The edging connection portion 314a of the edging mounting housing 310a can extend outward from the extension portion 312a and protrude in the lateral direction from the first side portion 173a of the first side housing 170a.

[0236] Because the edging connection portion 314a protrudes from the first side portion 173a in the lateral direction, a space can be formed for the decorative edging 320a to connect to the edging mounting housing 310a.

[0237] The edging connection portion 314a may include a protruding insertion groove 3141a.

[0238] The decorative trim 320a may include a decorative portion 321a forming the edge of the door panel 200a on one side. Furthermore, the decorative trim 320a may include a guide protrusion 322a and a sliding portion 323a extending rearward from the decorative portion 321a.

[0239] The guide protrusion 322a of the decorative trim 320a can be inserted into the protrusion insertion groove 3141a of the trim connecting part 314a. In addition, the sliding part 323a of the decorative trim 320a can be locked inside the housing connecting part 311a of the trim connecting part 314a to assist the sliding movement of the decorative trim 320a.

[0240] Therefore, a foam layer can be formed between the first side housing 170a, the rear frame 141a, and the cover plate 130a to form the door 100a. However, since the housing unit 300a is detachably attached to the outside of the first side housing 170a, a decorative trim 320a can be installed as needed.

[0241] Reference Figure 32 The second side frame 160a can be disposed between the cover plate 130a and the rear frame 141a to form the side surface of the door body 100a.

[0242] The second side housing 160a may include a second cover support portion 161a that supports the cover plate 130a. The second cover support portion 161a may extend toward the cover plate 130a to support the rear surface of the cover body 131a of the cover plate 130a.

[0243] The second side housing 160a may include a second side portion 163a and a second handle portion 164a. The second side portion 163a may form the side surface of the door body 100a. The second handle portion 164a may be recessed inward from the second side portion 163a. ​​The second handle portion 164a may include a second gripping space 1641a that can be gripped by a user.

[0244] The second side housing 160a may include a second frame connecting portion 165a. The second frame connecting portion 165a may be bent inward from the second side portion 163a to contact the rear frame 141a.

[0245] The second side housing 160a may include a second panel fixing portion 166a formed on the front surface of the second handle portion 164a.

[0246] The door panel 200a may include a side trim 240a. The side trim 240a may include a side trim body 2401a and a side trim protrusion 2402a extending rearward from the side trim body 2401a. The side trim protrusion 2402a may be elastically supported by the second panel fixing portion 166a.

[0247] Figures 33 to 37 The process of assembling a refrigerator housing unit and door panel with the door body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0248] Figure 33 This shows a state where no components and / or parts are connected to the door 100a.

[0249] Reference Figure 33 The lower door cap 120a disposed in the lower region of the first gripping space 1741a may include a door mounting portion 121a.

[0250] Reference Figure 33 and 34 The cap 330a can be installed in the cap mounting part 121a of the lower cap 120a.

[0251] The cap door 330a may include a cover portion 331a and a support portion 332a. The support portion 332a may cover the cap door mounting portion 121a of the lower cap 120a. The cover portion 331a may extend from the support portion 332a and have the same height as the bottom surface of the door 30a. The cover portion 331a may cover the sharp cut surfaces of the lower part of the housing unit 300a to prevent injury to the user.

[0252] Reference Figure 34 and 35 The edge-mounted housing 310a can rest on the upper surface of the cover portion 331a of the cap 330a. Then, the edge-mounted housing 310a can be attached to the inside of the first handle portion 174a of the first side housing 170a. More specifically, the edge-mounted housing 310a can be attached to the first side housing 170a from the side.

[0253] Then, the decorative trim 320a can be slidably connected to the trim mounting housing 310a along the housing connecting portion 311a of the trim mounting housing 310a. After the movement of the decorative trim 320a is completed, the lower part of the decorative trim 320a can also rest on the upper surface of the cover portion 331a of the cap door 330a.

[0254] Reference Figure 36 The edging mounting housing 310a can be connected to the first side housing 170a, and the decorative edging 320a can be connected to the edging mounting housing 310a. In this state, the upper cap edging 150a can be connected to the edging mounting housing 310a and the decorative edging 320a to cover the open upper parts of the edging mounting housing 310a and the decorative edging 320a. The upper cap edging 150a can be connected to and fixed to the upper cap 110a.

[0255] Reference Figure 36 and 37 After the housing unit 300a is connected to the door body 100a, the door panel 200a can be connected to the front of the door body 100a.

[0256] The method for connecting the door panel 200a has been described above with reference to a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. After the lower edge of the door panel 200a is fixed to the side edge, a separate fixing member can be connected through the through hole 113a of the upper door cap 110a, so that the upper edge of the door panel 200a can be fixed to the upper door cap 110a.

[0257] Therefore, the side edge of the door panel 200a can be formed by a decorative edging 320a, and the upper edge of the door panel 200a can be formed by an upper cap edging 150a.

[0258] Specific embodiments have been shown and described to date; however, this disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. It should be understood that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains without departing from the spirit of the technical concept defined in the following claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: The main body has a storage room located within it; as well as Doors, including: A door body having an insulating layer located within the door body, the door body being rotatably connected to the main body, such that the door can be rotated to open and close the storage compartment; The door panel is detachably attached to the front of the door and forms the front surface of the door; A edging mounting housing, detachably connected to the door body and forming the side surface of the door, the edging mounting housing including an edging connection portion projecting outward from the door body and door panel; and Decorative trim, which connects to the trim mounting housing and forms the edge of the door. The door panel and decorative trim together form the front appearance of the door, and The edging mounting housing includes a cover connection portion connected to the door body, and the edging connection portion extends outward from the cover connection portion and protrudes laterally from the door body.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the edging connection portion includes a protruding insertion groove. The decorative trim includes a guide protrusion that inserts into a protrusion insertion slot, such that the decorative trim is slidably connected to the trim mounting housing.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The edge formed by the decorative border is the side edge of the door, and the decorative border extends along the axis of rotation about which the door rotates.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The door body includes: A cover plate, located behind the door panel and forming the front and side surfaces of the door body, and such that the edging mounting housing is attached to one side of the cover plate; and The rear unit is located behind the cover plate and forms the rear surface of the door.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein, The door also includes a side housing, which includes a side portion forming the opposite side surface of the door to the edging mounting housing between the rear unit and the cover plate.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein, One side of the cover plate is connected to the rear unit to form the side surface of the door body, and the other side of the cover plate is connected to the side housing.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein, The side housing includes a handle portion recessed into the interior of the door from the side.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein, The cover plate includes: Housing connection portion, the edge-mounted housing is connected to the housing connection portion; and An extension that extends rearward from the housing connection to form a side surface of the door or a surface opposite to the side surface of the door.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein, The cover connection is connected to the housing connection, and The edging connection portion protrudes from the extension of the cover plate along the lateral direction.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein, The edging mounting housing also includes a side portion that extends from the edging connection portion parallel to the extension portion of the cover plate and forms the side surface of the door.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 10, wherein, The edging mounting housing also includes a housing fixing portion that curves inward from the side toward the inside of the door, wherein the housing fixing portion includes an end portion that inserts into the rear unit.

12. The refrigerator according to claim 11, wherein, The rear unit includes a rear frame, which includes a support groove recessed in the rear of the rear frame, such that the housing fixing part is inserted into the support groove.

13. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein, The door panel includes: The side panel extending toward the door body, and The mounting housing includes a panel fixing part that extends forward from the cover connecting part and contacts the side edge to fix the position of the door panel relative to the door body.

14. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The door also includes an auxiliary edging that covers the upper part of the edging mounting housing and the decorative edging.

15. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The door body includes a plurality of side housings forming opposite side surfaces of the door, each of the plurality of side housings including a handle portion recessed into the interior of the door, such that the edging mounting housing is connected to the handle portion of each of the plurality of side housings.

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