Refrigerator

Abstract

A novel seal abutting structure is required. According to one aspect, the refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, a refrigerator door and a refrigerator door, a door that opens and closes the freezing chamber by moving in the front-back direction; and a seal attached to the door, the box having a contact portion that contacts the seal when the door is closed, the contact portion including an inclined portion that extends in a lower-rear direction from a position above the seal, the inclined portion including an inclined portion that extends in a lower-rear direction from a position above the seal, the inclined portion including an inclined portion that extends in a lower-rear direction from a position above the seal, the inclined portion including an inclined portion, the inclined portion including an inclined portion, the inclined portion including an inclined portion, the inclined portion including an inclined portion, and the inclined portion including an inclined portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-17698 is disclosed as a related art.

[0003] Japanese Patent Gazette No. 2016-17698 discloses a refrigerator in which a drawer-type door of a freezer compartment is provided with a protrusion protruding toward the inside of the refrigerator, and an auxiliary seal is provided on the main body inside the refrigerator. The auxiliary seal has an arc-shaped contact portion that abuts against the protrusion when the door is closed and the door seal is tightly attached to the front opening so as to be easily deformed along the outer shape of the protrusion, and the cross-section of the auxiliary seal is formed into a bag shape. Summary of the invention Technical Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] A new seal abutment structure is needed.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a refrigerator is provided, comprising: a housing having a freezer compartment; a door that opens and closes the freezer compartment by moving in a front-to-rear direction; and a seal mounted on the door. The housing has an abutment portion that abuts against the seal when the door is closed. The abutment portion includes an inclined portion extending from a position above the seal toward a rearward and downward direction.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a new seal abutment structure is required. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 It is a front view of the refrigerator involved in the first embodiment. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 AA section view in. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the rear side of the freezer compartment door according to the first embodiment. Figure 4 It is an enlarged side view of the vicinity of the seal of the freezer compartment door according to the first embodiment. Figure 5 This is a rear perspective view of the cover according to the first embodiment. Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram showing the flow of cold air in the freezing compartment of the first embodiment. Figure 7 It is a side schematic diagram showing the vicinity of the seal of the freezer compartment door according to the second embodiment. Figure 8 It is a side schematic diagram showing the vicinity of the seal of the freezer compartment door according to the second embodiment. Fig. 9It is a side schematic diagram showing the vicinity of the seal of the freezer compartment door according to the second embodiment. Fig.10 It is a side schematic diagram showing the vicinity of a seal of a freezer compartment door according to a third embodiment. Fig.11 It is a side schematic diagram showing the vicinity of a seal of a freezer compartment door according to a fourth embodiment. Fig.12 It is a second side schematic diagram showing the vicinity of the seal of the freezer compartment door according to the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0008] [First embodiment] <Overall structure of refrigerator> First, refer to Figure 1 to Figure 2 , the overall structure of the refrigerator 100 involved in the first embodiment is described.

[0009] The outer shape of the refrigerator 100 is mainly composed of an insulated box body 110. The insulated box body 110 forms a storage space of the refrigerator 100. The storage space formed by the insulated box body 110 is divided into a refrigerating chamber 111, a vegetable chamber 117, and a freezing chamber 112 in sequence from the upper section by a plurality of partitions extending in the horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the freezing chamber 112 includes a first freezing area 113, an ice making and storage area 114, and a second freezing area 115.

[0010] A refrigerator door 111X is provided in the refrigerator compartment 111. A drawer-type vegetable compartment door 117X is provided in the vegetable compartment 117. A drawer-type freezer compartment door 113X is provided in the first freezing area 113. A drawer-type ice-making compartment door 114X is provided in the ice-making and ice-storing area 114. A drawer-type freezer compartment door 115X is provided in the second freezing area 115. The freezer compartment door 115X opens and closes the freezer compartment 111 (more specifically, at least a portion of the freezer compartment 111, specifically, the second freezer compartment 115) by moving in the front-to-back direction. The freezer compartment door 115X slides in the front-to-back direction.

[0011] In addition, the surface provided with the door is referred to as the front or front face of the refrigerator, and the opposite surface is referred to as the back or rear face. Also, when observing the refrigerator 100 from the front, the left direction is referred to as the left direction of the refrigerator 100, the right direction is referred to as the right direction of the refrigerator 100, the upper direction is referred to as the upper direction of the refrigerator 100, and the lower direction is referred to as the lower direction of the refrigerator.

[0012] A compressor 151 , an evaporator, and the like are disposed at the rear portion of the refrigerator 100 , and cold air cooled by the evaporator is supplied to the refrigerating chamber 111 , the vegetable chamber 117 , and the freezing chamber 112 through a fan 153 and a duct 154 .

[0013] In the refrigerator 100 of the present embodiment, an upper partition shelf 121 for partitioning the refrigerating chamber 111 and the vegetable chamber 117 is provided at a substantially upper and lower middle portion of the inner side of the heat-insulating box body 110 .

[0014] A lower partition shelf 122 for partitioning the vegetable chamber 117 and the freezing chamber 112 is provided at the lower portion of the inner side of the heat-insulating box body 110. The heat insulation performance between the vegetable chamber 117 and the freezing chamber 112 is improved by injecting polyurethane into the inner side of the lower partition shelf 122.

[0015] In this embodiment, a partition member 130 is provided at the opening of the freezer compartment 112 to vertically separate the first freezing zone 113 and the ice making and storage zone 114 from the second freezing zone 115. The partition member 130 supports a freezer compartment door 113X of the first freezing zone 113 and an ice making compartment door 114X of the ice making and storage zone 114.

[0016] Hereinafter, the heat-insulating box body 110 , the partition member 130 , the upper partition shelf 121 , the lower partition shelf 122 , and other structures are collectively referred to as a box body 101 . <Seal Contact Structure>

[0017] A seal 111Y is provided around the refrigerating chamber door 111X for closing a gap between the refrigerating chamber door 111X and the opening of the refrigerating chamber door 111 when the refrigerating chamber door 111X is closed.

[0018] A seal 117Y is provided around vegetable compartment door 117X for closing a gap between the periphery of vegetable compartment door 117X and the opening of vegetable compartment 117 when vegetable compartment door 117X is closed.

[0019] A seal 113Y is provided around the first freezer compartment door 113X for closing a gap between the periphery of the first freezer compartment door 113X and the opening of the first freezer compartment region 113 when the first freezer compartment door 113X is closed.

[0020] A seal 114Y is provided around the ice making chamber door 114X to block a gap between the periphery of the ice making chamber door 114X and the opening of the ice making and storing area 114 when the ice making chamber door 114X is closed.

[0021] A seal 115Y is provided around the second freezer compartment door 115X for closing a gap between the periphery of the second freezer compartment door 115X and the opening of the second freezer compartment door 115 when the second freezer compartment door 115X is closed.

[0022] Below, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4, the sealing member abutment structure on the upper side of the back side of the second freezer door 115X is described.

[0023] Seals 115Y are attached to the upper side, left side, lower side, and right side of the back surface of second freezing chamber door 115X. Seals 115Y are provided so as to protrude rearward.

[0024] The seal 115Y is provided so as to protrude rearward. The auxiliary seal 142 is attached to the rib 145. The auxiliary seal 142 is attached to the rib 145 so as to stand upright upward.

[0025] On the other hand, the partition member 130 is formed behind the upper end of the second freezer door 115X. Therefore, when the second freezer door 115X is closed, the seal 115Y is in close contact with the front surface of the lower portion of the partition member 130, and the auxiliary seal 142 is in close contact with the lower region of the partition member 130.

[0026] More specifically, the partition member 130 is mainly composed of a beam body 131 and a cover 132. The beam body 131 is formed of foamed polystyrene or the like in a long and thin rod shape. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover 132 is formed in a Japanese U-shape or U-shape when viewed from the side. In other words, the cover 132 includes an upper wall portion 132U covering the upper surface of the beam body 131, a rear wall portion 132B covering the back surface of the beam body 131, and a lower wall portion 132D covering the lower surface of the beam body 131.

[0027] Moreover, in particular, in the present embodiment, a contact portion 132X extending downward and rearward is formed on the lower wall portion 132D. When the contact portion 132X closes the second freezer door 115X, it contacts the seal. Thus, when the second freezer door 115X is closed, the upper rear portion of the auxiliary seal 142 is in close contact with the front of the inclined surface of the contact portion 132X.

[0028] The results, such as Figure 6 As shown, the cold air in the second freezing area 115 is not only difficult to flow directly to the seal 115Y, but also difficult to flow to the auxiliary seal 142, which can reduce the possibility of overcooling of the seal 115Y and the auxiliary seal 142 or condensation on the front of the freezer door 115X.

[0029] In addition, the cold air blown out from the cold air outlet 116 arranged on the upper back side of the second freezing area 115 is easily retained in the space sandwiched by the lower wall portion 132D and the abutment portion 132X of the cover 132, which can suppress the temperature drop of the seal 115Y and the auxiliary seal 142.

[0030] In addition, if Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in the present embodiment, an extended portion 132Y is formed at the rear at the lower end of the abutting portion 132X.

[0031] Therefore, if Figure 6 As shown, the cold air blown out from the cold air outlet 116 arranged on the upper part of the back side of the second freezing area 115 is more likely to stay in the space sandwiched by the lower wall portion 132D of the cover 132 and the abutment portion 132X and the extension portion 132Y. As a result, the temperature drop of the auxiliary seal 142 and the seal 115Y can be suppressed. [Second embodiment]

[0032] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the contact portion 132X is configured as a straight line extending downward and rearward in a side view. Figure 7 As shown, the contact portion 132X can also be composed of a plurality of straight lines when viewed from the side. In this embodiment, the flow of cold air forward can be cut off by the contact portion 132X and the extension portion 132Y, or the cold air can be retained between the contact portion 132X and the lower wall portion 132D.

[0033] Or, if Figure 8 In this embodiment, the contact portion 132X and the extension portion 132Y can block the flow of cold air forward, or make the cold air stagnate between the contact portion 132X and the lower wall portion 132D.

[0034] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the thickness of the abutting portion 132X and the extending portion 132Y is formed to be constant. Fig. 9 As shown, the wall thickness of the contact portion 132X and the extended portion 132Y may not be constant.

[0035] That is, by configuring the extension portion 132Y to have a smaller inclination than the abutment portion 132X, cold air can easily accumulate in the space between the abutment portion 132X, the extension portion 132Y and the lower wall portion 132D of the cover 132, thereby suppressing the temperature drop of the seal 115Y and the auxiliary seal 142. [Third Embodiment]

[0036] In the above embodiment, the flow of cold air is blocked or the cold air is retained by the contact portion 132X that contacts the auxiliary seal 142. However, a member that does not contact the auxiliary seal 142 may be used.

[0037] For example, Fig.10 As shown, a wall portion 232 erected downward may be formed on the lower wall portion 132D of the cover 132. The wall portion 232 can reduce the extent to which the cold air from the air outlet 116 directly hits the seal 115Y or the auxiliary seal 142.

[0038] In addition, an extension portion 232Y may be formed rearwardly at the lower portion of the wall portion 232. Thus, a region for storing cold air is formed by the lower wall portion 132D of the cover 132, the wall portion 232, and the extension portion 232Y, and as a result, the flow of air near the seal 115Y and the auxiliary seal 142 can be suppressed, thereby preventing the temperature of the seal 115Y and the auxiliary seal 142 from dropping too much. [Fourth Embodiment]

[0039] In the above embodiment, the member for collecting cold air, that is, the contact portion 132X, is formed on the member constituting the partition member 130. However, the member for suppressing the cold air collection, the seal 115Y, and the auxiliary seal 142 from contacting the cold air are not limited to being provided on the partition member 130 side.

[0040] For example, Fig.11 As shown, ribs 242X may be formed at the rear of the auxiliary seal 242. Thus, a recess 242Y that easily accumulates cold air may be formed by the ribs 242X of the auxiliary seal 242 and the lower wall 132D of the cover 132. The recess 242Y has a shape that is open at the rear and recessed toward the front.

[0041] Or, if Fig.12 As shown, the recessed portion 242Y may be formed only by the auxiliary seal 142 . [Fifth Embodiment]

[0042] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a seal is installed on the side of the freezer door 115X, and an abutment portion is provided on the side of the housing 101 and the partition member 130. However, a seal may be installed on the side of the housing 101 or the partition member 130, and an abutment portion may be provided on the side of the freezer door 115X. Moreover, in this case, it is also preferred that a recessed portion that is recessed forward is formed by the seal, the abutment portion, or both. Through the recessed portion, cold air flowing through the seal and the freezer door 115X is cut off, or cold air is accumulated, thereby preventing condensation near the freezer door 115X.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: A box body having a freezer compartment; a door, which opens and closes the freezing chamber by moving in a front-to-rear direction; as well as A seal, mounted on the door, The box body has an abutment portion, and when the door is closed, the abutment portion abuts against the sealing member. The contact portion includes an inclined portion extending from an upper side of the seal member toward a rearward and downward direction.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing member has a portion extending upward from the door side, and the portion abuts against the abutting portion.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abutment portion reaches rearward of the seal.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The abutting portion further includes a front end portion extending rearward from the front end of the inclined portion. The angle formed by the front end portion with respect to the horizontal direction is smaller than the angle formed by the inclined portion with respect to the horizontal direction.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body has a wall portion located above the abutment portion and extending in the front-rear direction. The wall portion and the contact portion form a recessed portion that is recessed forward.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body has a cold air outlet located at the rear of the box body.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body has a partition member for partitioning the opening of the freezing chamber into upper and lower parts. The partition member is provided with the contact portion.

8. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: A box body having a freezer compartment; a door, which opens and closes the freezing chamber by moving in a front-to-rear direction; as well as A sealing member installed on one of the box and the door, The other of the box and the door has a contact portion, and the contact portion contacts the seal. At least one of the seal and the contact portion has a recessed portion recessed forward.

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