Refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator includes a storage compartment, a partition wall (28) for partitioning the storage compartment in a width direction, an electronic part, and a cable (22) for electrically connecting the electronic part, a portion of the cable (22) being housed in the partition wall (28).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to refrigerators, and more particularly to refrigerators that are connected to various electrical devices via cables. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, refrigerators have included more and more electrical equipment, and consequently, the wiring and structure of cables that supply power or drive signals to electronic equipment have become increasingly complex.

[0003] refer to Figure 12A The following diagram illustrates an example of the structure in which the water pump 105 and the like are housed in the refrigerator 100.

[0004] Figure 12A This is a perspective view showing the water tank 104 and its vicinity in a refrigerator 100 according to the background art. The refrigerator 100 has an ice-making function. Inside the refrigerator 100, a refrigerator compartment 101 is formed as a storage compartment. An upper storage container 102, a lower storage container 103, and a water tank 104 are formed at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment 101. The upper storage container 102 and the lower storage container 103 are, for example, a soft-freeze compartment or a vegetable compartment. Water supplied to the ice maker is stored in the water tank 104.

[0005] Figure 12B This is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the water pump 105 and its vicinity. The water pump 105 delivers water stored in the water tank 104 to the ice-making dish located there. The water supply module 108 is constructed of a housing made of synthetic resin and houses the water pump 105. A longitudinal partition wall 106 is provided between the water supply module 108 and the lower storage container 103. The longitudinal partition wall 106 is a plate-shaped component made of synthetic resin, dividing the area for housing the water supply module 108 and the water tank 104, and the area for housing the lower storage container 103. A gap 107 is formed between the right end of the water supply module 108 and the longitudinal partition wall 106.

[0006] refer to Figures 13A to 13C This describes the process of assembling the water supply module 108 and the longitudinal partition wall 106 into the inner box 110 of the refrigerator 100.

[0007] Figure 13A This is a perspective view showing the water supply module 108 and its surrounding structure. The water supply module 108 is located at the left rear end of the refrigerator 100. Here, the water supply pump 105, which is concealed within the water supply module 108, is connected to the cable inside the water supply module 108.

[0008] refer to Figure 13B The upper surface of the water supply module 108 is covered by a cover 109. By doing so, the water supply pump 105 and cables are protected from above inside the water supply module 108 by the cover 109.

[0009] Figure 13C This is a perspective view showing the water supply module 108 with the longitudinal partition wall 106 assembled thereon and the structure in its vicinity. The longitudinal partition wall 106 is assembled near the right side of the cover 109. The longitudinal partition wall 106 abuts against the cover 109 from the right side.

[0010] An example of the internal wiring structure of such a refrigerator 100 is described in Patent Document 1, for example.

[0011] [Background Technical Literature] [Patent Documents] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-076324. Summary of the Invention

[0012] [The problem this invention aims to solve] However, in the refrigerator 100 mentioned above in the background art, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of waterproofing measures around the water pump 105.

[0013] Specifically, refer to Figure 12B A gap 107 is formed between the right end of the water supply module 108 and the longitudinal partition wall 106. This gap 107 is also formed in… Figure 12A The water supply tank 104 shown is located between the longitudinal partition wall 106 and the longitudinal partition wall 107. As a result, due to the existence of the gap 107, which acts as a dead angle, the capacity of the water supply tank 104 cannot be increased.

[0014] In addition, refer to Figure 13A During the manufacturing process, the water supply module 108 is transported and stored with the water supply pump 105 concealed within it and without being covered by the cover 109. Therefore, during the transport and storage phases, there is a risk of dust or other contaminants entering the water supply module 108.

[0015] The present invention was made in consideration of the foregoing, and its object is to provide a refrigerator that improves the waterproofness of cables, etc. by means of a partition wall.

[0016] [Methods for solving problems].

[0017] The refrigerator of the present invention includes: a storage compartment; a partition wall for dividing the storage compartment in the width direction; electronic components; and cables for electrically connecting the electronic components, a portion of which is housed in the partition wall.

[0018] Furthermore, the refrigerator of the present invention also includes a partition for dividing the storage compartment in the longitudinal direction, the partition having: a lower partition portion integrally erected from the upper surface of the partition and forming the lower portion of the partition; and an upper partition portion forming the upper portion of the partition.

[0019] Furthermore, in the refrigerator of the present invention, a connector for connecting the cable is provided inside the lower part of the partition wall.

[0020] Furthermore, in the refrigerator of the present invention, the electronic component is a heater or a light-emitting element assembled on the partition plate.

[0021] Furthermore, the refrigerator of the present invention also includes: a water supply container for storing water used to make ice; and a water supply module disposed behind the water supply container for housing a water supply pump, wherein the water supply container and the water supply module are adjacent to the partition wall.

[0022] [Invention Effects] The refrigerator of the present invention includes: a storage compartment; a partition wall for dividing the storage compartment in the width direction; electronic components; and cables for electrically connecting the electronic components, a portion of which is housed in the partition wall. Thus, the refrigerator according to the present invention provides a refrigerator in which the waterproofness of the cables is improved by means of the partition wall. Specifically, since a portion of the cables is housed in the partition wall, the cables can be protected by the partition wall, and a cover for protecting the cables is not required, simplifying the refrigerator structure.

[0023] Furthermore, the refrigerator of the present invention also includes a partition for dividing the storage compartment in the longitudinal direction, the partition having: a lower partition portion integrally erected from the upper surface of the partition and forming the lower portion of the partition; and an upper partition portion forming the upper portion of the partition. Thus, according to the refrigerator of the present invention, in the refrigerator assembly process, by assembling the upper partition portion after the cables are disposed and connected in the lower partition portion, the cables can be covered simultaneously with the assembly of the partition.

[0024] Furthermore, in the refrigerator of the present invention, a connector for connecting the cable is disposed inside the lower part of the partition wall. Thus, in the refrigerator according to the present invention, the connector can be covered by the partition wall.

[0025] Furthermore, in the refrigerator of the present invention, the electronic component is a heater or a light-emitting element assembled on the partition plate. Thus, the refrigerator according to the present invention can protect the connector connected to the heater or light-emitting element assembled on the partition plate through the partition wall.

[0026] Furthermore, the refrigerator of the present invention also includes: a water supply container for storing water used to make ice; and a water supply module disposed behind the water supply container for housing a water supply pump, the water supply container and the water supply module being adjacent to the partition wall. Thus, in the refrigerator according to the present invention, although the water supply container is adjacent to cables or connectors, the water generated from the water supply container or the like is prevented from reaching the cables because the partition wall covers the cables, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1A This is a perspective view showing the appearance of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1B This is a side cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a side cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating the connection structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the internal structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a perspective view that partially illustrates the internal structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6A This is a perspective view showing the structure of the partition wall of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6B This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the partition wall of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 7A This is a perspective view showing the structure of the partition plate of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7B This is a perspective view partially illustrating the structure of the lower part of the partition wall of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 7C This is a perspective view showing the structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention after the partition is assembled into the insulated cabinet.

[0038] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view showing in detail the structure of the partition plate of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 9A This is a diagram illustrating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and also a diagram illustrating the initial stage of assembling the partition plate into the insulated cabinet.

[0040] Figure 9B This is a diagram illustrating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and also a diagram illustrating a stage in the assembly of the partition plate into the insulated cabinet.

[0041] Figure 9C This is a diagram illustrating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and also a diagram illustrating the structure after the partition is assembled into the insulated cabinet.

[0042] Figure 10A This is a diagram illustrating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a perspective view showing the interior of the insulated cabinet before the partition is assembled.

[0043] Figure 10B This is a diagram illustrating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a perspective view showing the interior of the insulated cabinet after the partition plates have been assembled.

[0044] Figure 10C This is a diagram illustrating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a perspective view showing the structure after the upper part of the partition wall is assembled to the lower part of the partition plate.

[0045] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the water supply module, partition wall, and storage container.

[0046] Figure 12A It is a diagram showing a refrigerator according to the background art, and a perspective view showing the water tank and its vicinity.

[0047] Figure 12B It is a diagram showing a refrigerator as described in the background art, and a cross-sectional perspective view showing the water pump and its vicinity.

[0048] Figure 13A It is a diagram showing a refrigerator as described in the background art, and a perspective view showing the water supply module and its surrounding structure.

[0049] Figure 13B This is a diagram showing a refrigerator according to the background art, and a perspective view showing a water supply module with a cover assembled thereon and the structure in its vicinity.

[0050] Figure 13C This is a diagram showing a refrigerator according to the background art, and a perspective view showing a water supply module assembled with longitudinal partition walls and the structure in its vicinity. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals will be used for the same components in principle to omit repetitive descriptions. Furthermore, in the following description, the directions up, down, front, back, left, and right will be used appropriately, but left and right are shown when the refrigerator 10 is viewed from the front.

[0052] Figure 1A This is a perspective view of the refrigerator 10 of this embodiment from the front. Figure 1B This is a side cross-sectional view of the refrigerator 10 in this embodiment.

[0053] like Figure 1A As shown, the interior of the insulated cabinet 11 of the refrigerator 10 serves as a storage compartment. This storage compartment is connected by an insulated partition wall 27 (see reference). Figure 1B It is divided into 12 cold storage compartments (reference). Figure 1B ) and freezer compartment 13 (reference) Figure 1B The front opening of the refrigerator compartment 12 is sealed by an insulated door 18, which allows it to open and close freely, and the front opening of the freezer compartment 13 is sealed by an insulated door 19, which allows it to open and close freely. The insulated doors 18 and 19 are rotating doors that can be supported on the insulated housing 11 with their right ends as an axis. Alternatively, pull-out doors or double doors can be used as the insulated doors 18 and 19.

[0054] like Figure 1B As shown, a cooling chamber 21 is formed behind the freezer compartment 13, and an evaporator 20 is installed in the cooling chamber 21. A machine compartment 14 is formed at the bottom rear of the insulated housing 11, and a compressor 23 is installed in the machine compartment 14. The evaporator 20 and the compressor 23 are connected to the expansion unit and the condenser via refrigerant piping, thereby forming a vapor compression refrigeration cycle. In addition, a defrost heater 26 is installed below the evaporator 20 to melt the frost on the evaporator 20.

[0055] A blower 25 is installed at the top of the cooling chamber 21. The cold air inside the cooling chamber 21, cooled by the evaporator 20, is blown to the refrigerator compartment 12 and the freezer compartment 13 by the blower 25. A vibration damper 24 is installed in the middle of the air path to the refrigerator compartment 12.

[0056] Here, control unit 40 (reference) Figure 3 ) via temperature sensor 51 (reference) Figure 3The system detects the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment 12 and controls the opening and closing of the vibration damper 24. It then adjusts the flow rate of cold air into the refrigerator compartment 12 and appropriately maintains the temperature inside. Through control by the control unit 40, the refrigerator compartment 12 is cooled to the refrigerator temperature zone. Through the same control, the freezer compartment 13 is cooled to the freezer temperature zone. Furthermore, the cold air that has cooled the refrigerator compartment 12 and the freezer compartment 13 returns to the cooling compartment 21 via the return air path.

[0057] The insulated enclosure 11 mainly comprises: an outer casing 15 made of steel plate forming the shape of the refrigerator 10; a box-shaped inner casing 16 made of synthetic resin board forming inside the outer casing 15; and an insulating material 17 disposed between the outer casing 15 and the inner casing 16. For example, polyurethane foam can be used as the insulating material 17.

[0058] Figure 2 The image shows the state in which the ice-making device 30 is installed in the refrigerator compartment 12 and the freezer compartment 13. The freezer compartment 13 is equipped with an ice storage container 33 and a storage container 38, which are divided into three sections along its height. The storage container 38 holds, for example, frozen food, and can be removed by sliding along the depth direction of the freezer compartment 13.

[0059] The ice-making device 30 mainly includes a water supply container 31, an ice-making dish 32, an ice storage container 33, a water supply pump 34, a water supply pipe 35, and an ice maker 37. The water supply container 31 stores the water supplied to the ice-making dish 32 and is located in the cold storage compartment 12. The user opens the insulation door 18, removes the water supply container 31 as needed, and fills the water supply container 31 with water.

[0060] In addition, the water pump 34 is also installed in the cold storage compartment 12 near the water supply container 31 and is controlled by the control unit 40.

[0061] Ice maker 37 is installed in the freezer compartment 13 above the ice storage container 33. Ice maker 37 has a rotating and twisting part for automatically dropping the ice made by ice maker 32 into the ice storage container 33.

[0062] Water supply pipe 35 is connected to water supply pump 34. Water supply pipe 35 runs from the refrigerator compartment 12 through the interior of the heat insulation partition 27 to the freezer compartment 13.

[0063] Figure 3 This is a block diagram showing the connection structure of the refrigerator 10.

[0064] The control unit 40 includes a CPU, RAM, and ROM, and is used to control the cooling and ice-making operations of the refrigerator 10.

[0065] A temperature sensor 51 is connected to the input terminal of the control unit 40. The temperature sensor 51 transmits temperature information, which shows the internal temperature of the aforementioned refrigerator compartment 12 and freezer compartment 13, to the control unit 40.

[0066] Furthermore, the output terminals of the control unit 40 are connected to a compressor 52, a motor 45, a heater 36, an ice maker 37, and a light-emitting element 39. As mentioned earlier, the compressor 52 is a machine that constitutes a vapor compression type refrigeration cycle. The motor 45 is the drive source for the water pump 34. The heater 36 is used to prevent the water supplied to the ice maker 37 from freezing and to heat the water before it is supplied to the ice maker 37. The ice maker 37 is a machine that automatically produces the aforementioned ice. As described later, the light-emitting element 39 illuminates the interior of the small refrigerator compartment 123 and also irradiates light onto the photocatalyst therein.

[0067] The control unit 40 operates the compressor 52 and the blower 25 based on temperature information input from the temperature sensor 51 to maintain the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment 12 and the freezer compartment 13 within a certain range. Furthermore, after the evaporator 20 frosts, the compressor 52 and the blower 25 are stopped, and defrosting is performed by heating the aforementioned defrost heater 26.

[0068] Furthermore, the control unit 40 supplies water to the ice maker 37 via the motor 45, and the ice maker 37 performs ice-making operation.

[0069] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the refrigerator 10. Small refrigerator compartments 121, 122, and 123 are formed in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment 12. Small refrigerator compartment 123 is formed at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment 12. Small refrigerator compartment 121 is formed on the upper left side of small refrigerator compartment 123, and small refrigerator compartment 122 is formed on the upper right side of small refrigerator compartment 123. A storage container 43 is provided in small refrigerator compartment 123, a storage container 44 is provided in small refrigerator compartment 122, and a water supply container 31 is provided in small refrigerator compartment 121. The storage containers 43, 44, and 31 are arranged so that they can be pulled forward. The interiors of the storage containers 43 and 44 serve as, for example, soft-freeze compartments. The upper surfaces of the water supply container 31 and the storage containers 44 are covered by a partition 41.

[0070] Figure 5 This is a perspective view partially showing the internal structure of the refrigerator 10. A portion of the partition 41 is shown in perspective to reveal the interiors of the small refrigerator compartments 121 and 122. The partition 46 divides the small refrigerator compartments 121, 122, and 123 vertically. Furthermore, the partition wall 28 divides the small refrigerator compartments 121 and 122 horizontally. (Reference) Figure 6A The structure of partition wall 28 will be described later.

[0071] Figure 6AThis is a perspective view showing the structure of the partition wall 28. The partition wall 28 is a generally wall-shaped portion that extends continuously from the front end to the rear end of the refrigerator compartment 12. A track groove 47 is formed on the right side surface of the partition wall 28. The track groove 47 is a groove-shaped recess on the right side surface of the partition wall 28 that slidably supports the aforementioned storage container 44. Furthermore, the water supply module 42 is a container made of synthetic resin that houses the aforementioned motor 45 and is located at the rear end of the small refrigerator compartment 121.

[0072] Figure 6B This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the spacer 28. The spacer 28 is composed of a lower spacer 281 and an upper spacer 282, and is made into a hollow structure. The lower spacer 281 forms the lower portion of the spacer 28, and its upper surface is open. The upper spacer 282 forms the upper portion of the spacer 28, and its lower surface is open. The lower surface opening of the upper spacer 281 is blocked by the lower surface opening of the upper spacer 282, thereby forming the spacer 28.

[0073] As described later, a wall-side connection area 53 is formed at the rear end of the lower part 281 of the partition wall, and a power supply housing 50 is adjacent to the rear side of the wall-side connection area 53. The power supply housing 50 and the wall-side connection area 53 are covered from above by a cover 284, which is formed by widening at the rear end of the upper part 282 of the partition wall. In this way, moisture will not reach the various cables and connectors inside the power supply housing 50 and the wall-side connection area 53, preventing short circuits during use.

[0074] Figure 7A This is a perspective view showing the structure of the partition 46. As previously described, the partition 46 is a generally plate-shaped component used to divide the refrigerator compartment 12 in the vertical direction. The lower portion 281 of the partition wall integrally protrudes upward from the upper surface of the partition 46. The lower portion 281 of the partition wall is continuously formed from the front end to the rear end of the upper surface of the partition 46.

[0075] Figure 7B This is a perspective view showing the structure of the rear end portion of the lower partition wall 281. Near the rear end of the lower partition wall 281, it widens to the left to form a wall-side connection region 53. Connectors 291 and 292 are formed on the lower surface of the wall-side connection region 53. By doing so, the area for configuring connectors 291 and 292 can be surrounded by the wall constituting the lower partition wall 281, thereby preventing water from reaching connectors 291 and 292. In the following description, connectors 291 and 292 are also collectively referred to as connector 29.

[0076] Figure 7CThis is a perspective view showing the structure after the partition plate 46 is assembled into the insulation box 11. Here, a low wall portion 283 is formed at the rear end of the lower part 281 of the partition wall. The low wall portion 283 is a lowered portion of the wall portion constituting the lower part 281 of the partition wall. The cables 22 connected to the aforementioned connectors 291 and 292 are routed above the low wall portion 283.

[0077] A power storage section 50 is formed behind the lower part 281 of the partition wall. The power storage section 50 is a generally box-shaped part with an opening at the top, which houses the cables connected to the aforementioned motor 45, etc. The wall-side connection area 53 and the power storage section 50 are covered by the rear part of the upper part 282 of the aforementioned partition wall.

[0078] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the spacer 46 in detail. The spacer 46 has an upper surface portion 461 and a lower surface portion 462. The upper surface portion 461 constitutes the upper surface portion of the spacer 46. The lower surface portion 462 constitutes the lower surface portion of the spacer 46.

[0079] Heater 36 is an electronic component housed within spacer 46. As previously described, heater 36 is a device that heats water by means of electricity, raising the water temperature to prevent the water used for ice making from freezing before it can be made into ice. Heater 36 and connector 291 are connected via cable 481. Figure 7B As shown, connector 291 faces the lower surface inside the lower portion 281 of the spacer wall.

[0080] The light-emitting element 39 is an electronic component disposed on the lower surface of the spacer wall lower surface portion 462. An LED, for example, can be used as the light-emitting element 39. The light-emitting element 39 is covered from below by a cover portion 49 made of a transparent resin plate. The light-emitting element 39 is connected to the connector 292 via a cable 482 embedded in the spacer wall 46. Figure 7B As shown, connector 292 faces the lower surface inside the lower portion 281 of the partition wall. Although not shown here, a photocatalyst is disposed near the light-emitting element 39, which reduces odors inside the refrigerator by receiving light emitted from the light-emitting element 39.

[0081] The front surface portion 463 of the partition wall is a component disposed between the front edge of the upper surface portion 461 of the partition wall and the front edge of the lower surface portion 462 of the partition wall, forming the front surface of the partition plate 46.

[0082] refer to Figures 9A to 9C This describes the process of assembling the partition plate 46 into the heat insulation box 11.

[0083] Figure 9A and Figure 9BThis diagram shows the sequence of assembling the partition plate 46 into the insulated housing 11. Here, the water supply module 42 and the power supply unit 50 are pre-assembled into the insulated housing 11. The water supply module 42 is covered with a lid to prevent dust from entering during handling processes. Inside the power supply unit 50, the wiring for the motor 45, which is housed within the water supply module 42, has been installed. Figure 8 As shown, heater 36 and light-emitting element 39 are assembled onto spacer plate 46. Furthermore, connector 29, which connects to heater 36 and light-emitting element 39, is exposed on the lower surface of the lower portion 281 of the spacer wall. Spacer plate 46 is inserted along a groove and formed on the inner side of the insulated housing 11.

[0084] Figure 9C This diagram shows the structure after the partition plate 46 is assembled into the insulation housing 11. When the partition plate 46 is fully inserted into the insulation housing 11, the wall-side connection area 53 of the partition plate 46 is in close contact with the front surface of the power supply storage section 50, which has been assembled into the insulation housing 11. By doing so, components requiring waterproofing can be grouped together in one place. Thus, as... Figure 6B As shown, the power storage section 50 and the wall-side connection area 53 are sealed by a cover 284 formed at the rear end of the upper part 282 of the partition wall, so that these parts can be easily waterproofed.

[0085] Figure 10A This is a perspective view showing the interior of the insulated box 11 before the assembly of the partition plate 46. Figure 10B This is a perspective view showing the interior of the insulation box 11 after the partition plate 46 is assembled. As mentioned earlier, when the partition plate 46 is assembled into the insulation box 11, the power supply housing 50 is adjacent to the wall-side connection area 53.

[0086] Figure 10C This is a perspective view showing the structure after the upper partition wall 282 is assembled to the lower partition wall 281 of the partition plate 46. When the upper partition wall 282 is assembled to the lower partition wall 281, the partition wall 28 is formed. Furthermore, the aforementioned wall-side connection area 53 and power supply storage section 50 are covered by the rear portion of the upper partition wall 282.

[0087] Figure 11This is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the water supply module 42, partition wall 28, and storage container 44. A track groove 47 formed on the right side of the partition wall 28 guides the track portion 441 of the storage container 44 in the front-to-back direction. According to the relevant structure, the partition wall 28 also serves as the track groove 47, thus simplifying the structure for guiding the storage container 44. Furthermore, a connector 292 is provided inside the partition wall 28, which, as mentioned earlier, connects to the aforementioned cable 22 inside the partition wall 28. In other words, the partition wall 28 functions both as a wall for dividing small refrigerator compartments and as a groove for sliding the storage container 44. Furthermore, the partition wall 28 conceals the connector 292 and cable 22, and also functions as a waterproofing measure for them.

[0088] According to this embodiment, the main effects described below can be achieved.

[0089] According to the refrigerator 10 of the present invention, reference Figure 7C Since a portion of the cable 22 is housed within the partition wall 28, the partition wall 28 can protect and waterproof the cable 22. In other words, the partition wall 28 can be used to waterproof both the cable 22 and the connector 29. Therefore, a dedicated cover for protecting the cable 22 is unnecessary. Furthermore, the interior of the partition wall 28, which was previously a dead zone, can be utilized as an area for laying the cable 22, simplifying the structure of the refrigerator 10. Even further, since no dead zone is formed between the partition wall 28 and the water supply container 31, the volume of the water supply container 31 is increased, allowing more water to be stored in it.

[0090] Further, refer to Figure 7C In the assembly process of refrigerator 10, after the cable 22 is placed and connected at the lower part 281 of the partition wall, the upper part 282 of the partition wall is then assembled to the lower part 281 of the partition wall. Thus, the process of sealing the cable 22 and assembling the partition wall 28 can be performed simultaneously.

[0091] Further, refer to Figure 8 The heater 36 assembled to the spacer plate 46 or the connector 291 connected to the light-emitting element 39 can be protected by the spacer wall 28.

[0092] Furthermore, even Figure 4 The water supply container 31 shown is Figure 7C The cables 22 or connectors 291 shown are adjacent to each other. Since the cables 22 and connectors 291 are covered by the partition wall 28, water generated from the water supply container 31 and the like can also be prevented from reaching the cables 22 and the like.

[0093] This invention is not limited to the foregoing embodiments. Various modifications can be implemented without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, the foregoing embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0094] [Symbol Explanation] 10. Refrigerator 11. Insulated enclosure 12 Refrigeration compartment 121 Small Refrigerated Room 122 Small Refrigerated Room 123 Small Refrigerator 13 Freezer compartment 14. Machine Room 15 outer box 16 Inner Boxes 17 Thermal insulation materials 18 Insulated doors 19 Insulated doors 20 Evaporator 21 Cooling Chamber 22 Cables 23 Compressor 24 Shock absorbers 25. Blower 26 Defrosting Heater 27. Insulated partition wall 28. Spacer 281 Lower part of the partition wall 282 Upper part of the partition wall 283 Low wall part 284 cover 29 Connectors 291 Connector 292 Connector 30 Ice-making equipment 31 Water supply container 32 Ice-making dishes 33 Ice storage containers 34 Water supply pump 35 Water supply pipe 36 Heaters 37 Ice Maker 38 Storage Containers 39 Light-emitting elements 40 Control Department 41. Spacer 42 Water Supply Module 43 Storage Containers 44 Storage Containers 441 Orbital Section 45 motors 46. ​​Spacer 461 Upper surface of the partition wall 462 Lower surface of the partition wall 463 Front surface of the partition wall 47 Track trench 481 cable 482 cable 49 covered part 50 Power Supply Storage Section 51 Temperature Sensor 53 Wall-side connection area 100 refrigerators 101 Refrigeration Room 102 Upper storage container 103 Lower storage container 104 Water Supply Tank 105 Water Pump 106 Longitudinal partition wall 107 gap 108 Water Supply Module 109 cover 110 Inner Box

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: Storage room; Partition walls used to separate the storage chambers in the width direction; Electronic components; as well as Cables used for electrical connections to the electronic components, The characteristic feature is that a portion of the cable is housed within the spacer wall; The refrigerator also includes a partition for dividing the storage compartment in the longitudinal direction, the partition having: a lower partition portion integrally erected from the upper surface of the partition and forming the lower portion of the partition; and an upper partition portion forming the upper portion of the partition. The lower part of the partition wall has an upper surface opening, and the upper part of the partition wall has a lower surface opening. The lower surface opening of the upper part of the partition wall blocks the upper surface opening of the lower part of the partition wall to form the partition wall, and the partition wall is hollow.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connector for connecting the cable is provided inside the lower part of the partition wall.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A power storage section is formed at the rear of the lower part of the partition wall, the upper part of the power storage section is open, and the power storage section is covered by the rear part of the upper part of the partition wall.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rear end of the lower part of the partition wall has a side wall connection area. The rear side of the side wall connection area is adjacent to the power storage part. The power storage part and the side wall connection area are covered from above by a cover. The cover is formed by widening the rear end of the upper part of the partition wall. A portion of the cable is stored in the power storage part and the side wall connection area.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A track groove is formed on the right side of the partition wall. The track groove is a groove-shaped depression on the right side of the partition wall in the front-back direction. The track groove guides the track of the storage container in the front-back direction. The storage container is located in the storage chamber and its upper surface is covered by the partition plate.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition has an upper surface portion, a lower surface portion, and a front surface portion. The upper surface portion constitutes the upper surface portion of the partition, the lower surface portion constitutes the lower surface portion of the partition, and the front surface portion is disposed between the front edge of the upper surface portion and the front edge of the lower surface portion.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic component is a heater or a light-emitting element assembled on the spacer plate.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: Water supply containers for storing water used to make ice; and A water supply module for housing the water supply pump is located behind the water supply container. The water supply container and the water supply module are adjacent to the partition wall.

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