Refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator according to an embodiment includes: a box having a storage chamber; the refrigerator door is used for opening and closing the storage chamber and is provided with a door lining; the distributor is arranged on the refrigerator door and is used for taking out water or ice; an ice-making chamber disposed at the rear of the dispenser and formed by the door liner; the ice maker is arranged in the ice making chamber; an ice-making chamber door covering the ice-making chamber; the gasket is arranged on the ice-making chamber door and is in contact with the door lining; the door lining comprises an inlet for cold air to flow in; the ice maker includes: a tray forming the ice making unit; and a pusher for separating ice formed in the ice-making unit from the tray, the pusher is located between a vertical line passing through the washer and the inlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This manual relates to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a refrigerator is a household appliance that can store food at a low temperature in an inner storage space shielded by a door.

[0003] The refrigerator uses cold air to cool the inside of the storage space, thereby being able to keep the stored food in a refrigerated or frozen state.

[0004] The refrigerator may be a side-by-side refrigerator in which a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment are arranged on the left and right, or a top-freezer refrigerator in which a freezer compartment is located above a refrigerator compartment, or a bottom-freezer refrigerator in which a refrigerator compartment is located above a freezer compartment.

[0005] Generally, an ice maker for making ice is provided in a freezer compartment of a refrigerator. The ice maker receives water supplied from a water supply source or a water tank in a tray, and then generates ice by cooling the water. The ice generated by the ice maker can be stored in an ice bucket.

[0006] The ice stored in the ice bucket can be discharged through a dispenser provided on the door, or the user can approach the ice bucket after opening the freezer door to take out the ice in the ice bucket.

[0007] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0136659, which is a prior art document, discloses a refrigerator.

[0008] The refrigerator in the existing literature includes: a box body, which is formed with a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment below the refrigerator compartment; a pair of refrigerator compartment doors, which are configured on the left and right sides to open and close the refrigerator compartment, and an ice maker and a dispenser are provided on either side; a main water tank, which is provided in the refrigerator compartment to cool the supplied water; a water purification device, which is provided in the box body to purify the supplied water; an auxiliary water tank, which is provided in the refrigerator compartment door to additionally cool the supplied water; a water supply path, which connects the water purification device, the main water tank, the auxiliary water tank, the dispenser and the ice maker; and a branch valve, which is provided on the water supply path of the refrigerator compartment door to selectively supply purified water to the dispenser or the ice maker.

[0009] However, in the case of the prior art, components such as a sub-tank and a branch valve are provided at the rear side of the dispenser, so there is a disadvantage that the space at the rear side of the dispenser cannot be used as an additional storage space or an ice making room.

[0010] Even if an additional space is formed behind the dispenser in the prior art, the thickness of the door will increase, so there is a disadvantage that the volume of the refrigerating chamber is reduced by an amount corresponding to the increase in the thickness of the door. Summary of the invention

[0011] Problems to be Solved

[0012] One embodiment provides a refrigerator capable of forming a space for a specific purpose at the rear side of a dispenser.

[0013] Optionally or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator capable of generating ice in the space for the specific purpose.

[0014] Optionally or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator in which a part of an ice maker in the space can limit leakage of cold air.

[0015] Optionally or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator that can prevent an increase in the manufacturing cost of a mold for a door liner forming another part of the space because a door for opening and closing the space forms a part of the space.

[0016] Optionally or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator in which a dispenser is thinned.

[0017] Optionally or additionally, one embodiment provides a refrigerator capable of maintaining heat insulation between a dispenser and a space forming wall forming the space.

[0018] Technical Solutions for Solving the Problems

[0019] A refrigerator according to one aspect may include a cabinet having a storage compartment. The refrigerator may further include a refrigerator door that opens and closes the storage compartment and has a door liner. The refrigerator may further include a dispenser disposed on the refrigerator door and used for taking out water or ice. The refrigerator may further include an ice making chamber configured behind the dispenser and formed by the door liner.

[0020] The refrigerator may further include an ice maker disposed in the ice making chamber. The refrigerator may further include an ice making chamber door covering the ice making chamber. The refrigerator may further include a gasket disposed on the ice making chamber door and in contact with the door liner.

[0021] The door liner may include an inlet for cold air to flow in.

[0022] The ice maker may include a tray forming the ice making unit. The ice maker may further include a pusher for separating ice formed in the ice making unit from the tray. The pusher may be located between a vertical line passing through the gasket and the inlet. The vertical line passing through the gasket may be located between the pusher and the ice making chamber door. The vertical line passing through the gasket may pass through the ice making unit.

[0023] A horizontal distance between the vertical line passing through the gasket and a vertical center line of the ice making unit may be less than a radius of the ice making unit.

[0024] The ice making chamber door may include a recessed portion for accommodating a portion of the ice maker. The refrigerator may further include an ice bucket disposed in the ice making chamber and storing ice generated by the ice maker. The recessed portion may accommodate a portion of the ice bucket. A horizontal center line of the ice making unit may pass through the recessed portion.

[0025] The refrigerator may further include a vacuum insulation body disposed between the dispenser and the ice making chamber. A horizontal centerline of the ice making unit may pass through the vacuum insulation body. The dispenser may further include a cushion member operated to take out at least one of water and ice. A portion of the vacuum insulation body may be located between the cushion member and the ice making chamber.

[0026] The refrigerator may further include a water tank located at a lower side of the ice making chamber. The refrigerator may further include a vacuum insulation body configured to surround the ice making chamber. A portion of the vacuum insulation body may be located between the ice making chamber and the water tank. The cushion may overlap the ice making unit in a horizontal direction.

[0027] The distributor may include a distributor cover body forming a receiving space. A filter for purifying water may be provided on one side of the distributor cover body. A guide pipe for accommodating a pipe for supplying water flow may be provided on the other side of the distributor cover body.

[0028] The door lining may include a first bank adjacent to the guide pipe. The door lining may further include a second bank adjacent to the filter. A portion of a cold air duct for guiding cold air may be located at the first bank.

[0029] The tray may include a first tray forming a portion of each of the plurality of ice making units. The tray may also include a second tray, the driving part being capable of moving the second tray relative to the first tray and forming another portion of each of the plurality of ice making units.

[0030] A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making units may be spaced apart from a rotation center line of the driving part. A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making units may be located closer to the ice-making chamber door than the rotation center line.

[0031] According to another aspect, a refrigerator may include an ice maker disposed in an ice making chamber, the ice maker may include a tray forming an ice making unit, and may include a pusher for separating ice formed in the ice making unit from the tray.

[0032] The ice making chamber may be opened and closed by an ice making chamber door. The ice making chamber door may include a gasket. At least a portion of the pusher may overlap with the gasket in an up-down direction.

[0033] The ice making chamber may be formed by a refrigerator door. The refrigerator door may include a door lining. A portion of the ice making chamber may be formed by a levee protruding from the door lining, and another portion of the ice making chamber may be formed by the ice making chamber door. A horizontal distance between a vertical line through the gasket and a vertical centerline of the ice making unit may be less than a radius of the ice making unit.

[0034] The ice making chamber door may include a recessed portion for accommodating a portion of the ice maker. The maximum depth of the recessed portion may be greater than the minimum thickness of the portion of the ice making chamber door in which the recessed portion is formed. The horizontal distance between a vertical line passing through the gasket and a vertical center line of the ice making unit may be less than a maximum horizontal distance between the vertical line and the recessed portion. The ice making unit may overlap the gasket in an up-and-down direction.

[0035] The door lining may include a space forming wall forming the ice making chamber. The space forming wall may include: a first side wall; a second side wall located at an opposite side of the first side wall; and a connecting wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, facing the dispenser cover. The connecting wall may include: a first connecting wall, the ice maker is installed on the first connecting wall; and a second connecting wall extending from the first connecting wall to the lower side. The inclination angle of the first connecting wall relative to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall relative to the horizontal plane.

[0036] The rear side wall of the dispenser cover body facing the connecting wall may include a first extension wall and a second extension wall extending downward from the first extension wall. The first extension wall may have an inclination angle relative to a horizontal plane greater than an inclination angle relative to a horizontal plane of the second extension wall. The first extension wall may overlap with at least a portion of the first connecting wall in a front-to-back direction. The second extension wall may overlap with at least a portion of the second connecting wall in a front-to-back direction.

[0037] At least a portion of the first connecting wall may be inclined in a direction that is farther away from the first extending wall as it approaches an upper side. The first extending wall and the second extending wall may form a receiving portion for receiving a cushion member that is operated to take out water or ice.

[0038] The lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at a higher position than the lower end of the first extending wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at the same height as the lower end of the first extending wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at a lower position than the lower end of the first extending wall.

[0039] According to another aspect, a refrigerator may include a box body having a storage chamber. The refrigerator may also include a door for opening and closing the storage chamber. The refrigerator may also include a dispenser cover provided on the door. The refrigerator may also include a space forming wall, the space forming wall being located at the rear side of the dispenser cover and forming a space. The refrigerator may also include an ice maker accommodated in the space. The refrigerator may also include an ice bucket, the ice bucket being accommodated in the space and storing ice generated by the ice maker.

[0040] The space forming wall may include a first side wall. The space forming wall may also include a second side wall located on the opposite side of the first side wall. The space forming wall may also include a connecting wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall and facing the dispenser cover.

[0041] The connecting wall may further include a first connecting wall, and the ice maker is mounted on the first connecting wall. The connecting wall may further include a second connecting wall extending downward from the first connecting wall. The inclination angle of the first connecting wall relative to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall relative to the horizontal plane.

[0042] The rear side wall of the dispenser cover body facing the connecting wall may include a first extension wall and a second extension wall extending downward from the first extension wall. The first extension wall may have a greater inclination angle relative to the horizontal plane than the second extension wall.

[0043] The first extension wall may overlap at least a portion of the first connecting wall in the front-to-rear direction. The second extension wall may overlap at least a portion of the second connecting wall in the front-to-rear direction.

[0044] At least a portion of the first connecting wall may be inclined in a direction that is closer to the upper side and farther from the first extension wall. The lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at a higher position than the lower end of the first extension wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at the same height as the lower end of the first extension wall. Alternatively, the lower end of the first connecting wall may be located at a lower position than the lower end of the first extension wall.

[0045] The first extension wall and the second extension wall may form a receiving portion for receiving a cushion member operated to take out water or ice.

[0046] The ice maker may include: a first tray forming a part of the ice making unit; and a second tray forming another part of the ice making unit, and a driving unit is capable of relatively moving the second tray relative to the first tray. The first connecting wall may include a first wall, the first wall being formed with a hole, through which water supplied to the ice making unit or a line for connecting to the ice maker passes. The first connecting wall may also include a second wall, the second wall forming a space in which the driving unit is located or in contact with the driving unit. The inclination angle of the second wall relative to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the first wall relative to the horizontal plane. The horizontal distance between the rear side wall and the second wall may be greater than the horizontal distance between the rear side wall and the first wall. The horizontal center line of the ice making unit may pass through the first connecting wall.

[0047] The ice maker may further include a pusher that presses the second tray to separate ice from the ice making unit. The first connecting wall is located between the pusher and the first extending wall.

[0048] The refrigerator may further include a space door which opens and closes the space and includes a gasket.

[0049] The first side wall may include an inlet for cool air to flow in.

[0050] The ice maker may further include a pusher penetrating the first tray to separate ice from the ice making unit. At least a portion of the pusher may be located between a vertical line passing through the gasket and the inlet.

[0051] The refrigerator may further include a vacuum insulation body located between the dispenser cover and the space forming wall. A portion of the vacuum insulation body may be located between the first extension wall and the first connecting wall. Another portion of the vacuum insulation body may be located between the second extension wall and the second connecting wall.

[0052] Effects of the Invention

[0053] According to one embodiment, there is an advantage that a space for a specific purpose can be formed at the rear side of the dispenser.

[0054] According to an embodiment, there is an advantage that ice can be generated in the space for the specific purpose.

[0055] According to an embodiment, having a portion of the ice maker within the space has the advantage of limiting leakage of cold air.

[0056] According to an embodiment, since the door that opens and closes the space forms a part of the space, there is an advantage in that an increase in the manufacturing cost of a mold for forming a door lining that forms another part of the space can be prevented.

[0057] According to one embodiment, there is the advantage that the dispenser is thinned.

[0058] According to an embodiment, it is possible to maintain the advantage of thermal insulation between the distributor and the space-forming wall forming the space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0059] Figure 1 It is a front view of the refrigerator of the first embodiment.

[0060] Figure 2 It means separation Figure 1 A diagram of the state of a door of a refrigerator.

[0061] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment as viewed from the front.

[0062] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment as viewed from the back side.

[0063] Figure 5 2 is a side view of the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment.

[0064] Figure 6 is along Figure 3 Cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6.

[0065] Figure 7 It is a diagram showing a cold air flow path in the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment.

[0066] Figure 8 It is a diagram showing a state in which the cold air duct of the first embodiment is connected to the door lining.

[0067] Fig. 9 It is an exploded perspective view of the dispenser of the first embodiment.

[0068] Fig.10 It is a perspective view showing the second space of the door lining of the first embodiment.

[0069] Fig.11 It is a diagram showing a state where the door lining of the first embodiment is coupled to the mounting bracket.

[0070] Fig.12 The first embodiment Figure 6 Magnified view of part A.

[0071] Fig.13 is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13.

[0072] Fig.14 is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14.

[0073] Fig.15 The second embodiment of the Figure 6 Magnified view of part A.

[0074] Fig.16 It is a diagram showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear side wall and the space forming wall of the dispenser cover according to the third embodiment.

[0075] Fig.17 It is a diagram showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear side wall and the space forming wall of the dispenser cover according to the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0076] Figure 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment, Figure 2 It means separation Figure 1 A diagram of the state of a door of a refrigerator. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the first refrigerator compartment door of the first embodiment as viewed from the front. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment as viewed from the back side. Figure 5 2 is a side view of the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment.

[0077] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The refrigerator 1 of this embodiment may include a box body 2 having a storage chamber. The refrigerator 1 may also include a refrigerator door for opening and closing the storage chamber.

[0078] The storage room may include a refrigerating room 18. The storage room may selectively or additionally include a freezing room 19. As an example, Figure 2 , the storage chamber includes a refrigerating chamber 18 and a freezing chamber 19 .

[0079] The refrigerating chamber 18 can be opened and closed by one or more refrigerating chamber doors 5 . The freezing chamber 19 can be opened and closed by one or more freezing chamber doors 30 .

[0080] Hereinafter, a case where the refrigerating chamber 18 is opened and closed by the first refrigerating chamber door 10 and the second refrigerating chamber door 20 will be described as an example.

[0081] At least one of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 and the second refrigerating chamber door 20 may include a dispenser 11 for discharging water and / or ice. Of course, the freezer chamber door 30 may also have the dispenser 11 depending on the type of the refrigerator.

[0082] At least one of the first refrigerating compartment door 10 and the second refrigerating compartment door 20 may include one or more ice makers.

[0083] Hereinafter, the case where the first refrigerating chamber door 10 is provided with an ice maker is described as an example. Of course, as required, an ice maker may also be provided in the second refrigerating chamber door 20 or the freezing chamber door 30. In this case, the dispenser 11 and the ice maker may be provided in the same door.

[0084] Hereinafter, the case where the first refrigerating chamber door 20 includes a plurality of ice makers will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second refrigerating chamber door 20 may also include a plurality of ice makers.

[0085] Figure 2 Schematically shows the case where the refrigerator 1 is a bottom freezer refrigerator, but it should be clear that, differently, the concept of the present invention can also be applied to a side-by-side refrigerator or a top freezer refrigerator. In the case of a side-by-side refrigerator or a top freezer refrigerator, the freezer door may include a plurality of ice makers or the refrigerator door may include a plurality of ice makers.

[0086] The dispenser 11 may be located at the front of the first refrigerating chamber door 10, and a portion thereof may be recessed toward the rear, thereby providing a space for placing a container.

[0087] The plurality of ice makers may be arranged in an up-down direction. As an example, the plurality of ice makers may include a first ice maker 200. The plurality of ice makers may further include a second ice maker 500.

[0088] At least a portion of the second ice maker 500 may be located at a lower side of the first ice maker 200. Of course, this embodiment does not exclude the configuration of a plurality of ice makers 200, 500 along the left-right direction.

[0089] The dispenser 11 may at least discharge ice generated in the first ice maker 200. To this end, at least a portion of the first ice maker 200 may be located at a higher position than the dispenser 11.

[0090] In the case where the dispenser 11 can discharge the ice generated in the second ice maker 500, at least a portion of the second ice maker 500 may be located at a higher position than the dispenser 11. Alternatively, even if the second ice maker 500 is located at the same or lower position as the dispenser 11, the ice generated in the second ice maker 500 may be transferred to the dispenser 11 by an additional transfer mechanism.

[0091] As another example, the dispenser 11 may include a first dispenser for discharging ice generated in the first ice maker 200 , and a second dispenser for discharging ice generated in the second ice maker 500 .

[0092] The second ice maker 500 may be located at the rear side of the dispenser 11 .

[0093] The first refrigerating chamber door 10 may include an outer shell 101 for forming a front appearance. The first refrigerating chamber door 10 may further include a door lining 102 combined with the outer shell 101. The door lining 102 may open and close the refrigerating chamber 18.

[0094] When the outer shell 101 and the door lining 102 are combined, a heat insulating space may be formed between the outer shell 101 and the door lining 102. A heat insulating member may be provided in the heat insulating space.

[0095] The door lining 102 may include a first space 122 for arranging the first ice maker 200. The first space 122 may also be referred to as a first ice making chamber. The door lining 102 may also include a second space 124 for arranging the second ice maker 500. The second space 124 may also be referred to as a second ice making chamber.

[0096] In this embodiment, the second ice maker 500 may be omitted, in which case the second space 124 may also exist. In this case, the second space 124 may function as a door storage room used for a specific purpose. Alternatively, in this embodiment, the position of the second ice maker 500 may be changed. Depending on the type of refrigerator, the second ice maker 500 may also be located in the storage space. In this case, the second space 124 may be present or omitted. Alternatively, the first ice maker 200 may also be omitted.

[0097] The first space 122 may be formed as one side of the door lining 102 is recessed toward the outer shell 101. The second space 124 may be formed as one side of the door lining 102 is recessed toward the outer shell 101. As an example, the second space 124 may be recessed toward the dispenser 11.

[0098] The first refrigerating chamber door 10 may include a first ice bucket 280 storing ice generated by the first ice maker 200. The first refrigerating chamber door 10 may also include a second ice bucket 600 storing ice generated by the second ice maker 500. Of course, in the case where the second ice maker 500 is omitted, the second ice bucket 600 may also be omitted.

[0099] The first ice bucket 280 may be accommodated in the first space 122 together with the first ice maker 200. The second ice bucket 600 may be accommodated in the second space 124 together with the second ice maker 500.

[0100] The first space 122 may be supplied with cold air generated by a cooler. The cooler may be defined as a mechanism for cooling the storage chamber by including at least one of a refrigerant cycle and a thermoelectric element. As an example, the first space 122 may be supplied with cold air for cooling the freezer chamber 19.

[0101] The second space 124 may be supplied with cold air generated by a cooler. For example, the second space 124 may be supplied with cold air for cooling the freezing chamber 19.

[0102] The refrigerator 1 may include a supply flow path 2a that guides cold air of the freezing chamber 19 or cold air of a space where an evaporator that generates cold air for cooling the freezing chamber 19 is located toward the first refrigerating chamber door 10. The refrigerator 1 may include a discharge flow path 2b that guides cold air discharged from the first refrigerating chamber door 10 toward the freezing chamber 19 or the space where the evaporator is located. The supply flow path 2a and the discharge flow path 2b may be provided in the cabinet 2.

[0103] The first refrigerating chamber door 10 may include a cold air inlet 123a. If the first refrigerating chamber door 10 is closed, the cold air inlet 123a may be communicated with the supply flow path 2a. The first refrigerating chamber door 10 may also include a cold air outlet 123b. If the first refrigerating chamber door 10 is closed, the cold air outlet 123b may be communicated with the exhaust flow path 2b.

[0104] The cold air inlet 123a may be formed on a side surface of the door lining 102. Although not limited, the side surface of the door lining 102 is a surface facing the wall where the supply flow path 2a in the refrigerating chamber 18 is located when the first refrigerating chamber door 10 is closed. As an example, the cold air inlet 123a may be configured to overlap with the second space 124 in the horizontal direction. The cold air outlet 123b may be formed on a side surface of the door lining 102. Although not limited, the side surface of the door lining 102 is a surface facing the wall where the exhaust flow path 2b in the refrigerating chamber 18 is located when the first refrigerating chamber door 10 is closed. As an example, the cold air outlet 123b may be configured to overlap with the second space 124 in the horizontal direction.

[0105] The shape of ice generated by the first ice maker 200 may be the same as or different from the shape of ice generated by the second ice maker 200. As an example, the second ice maker 200 may form spherical ice. The "spherical shape" mentioned in this specification not only refers to a geometric spherical shape, but also refers to a shape similar to a spherical shape.

[0106] The transparency of ice generated in the first ice maker 200 may be the same as or different from the transparency of ice generated in the second ice maker 500. For example, the transparency of ice generated in the second ice maker 500 may be higher than the transparency of ice formed in the first ice maker 200.

[0107] The size (or volume) of ice generated in the first ice maker 200 may be different from the size (or volume) of ice generated in the second ice maker 500. As an example, the size (or volume) of ice generated in the second ice maker 500 may be larger than the size (or volume) of ice formed in the first ice maker 200.

[0108] The structure of the first ice maker 200 for generating ice and the method of separating the generated ice may be the same as or different from the structure of the second ice maker 500 and the method of separating the ice generated in the second ice maker 500. In the case where there are differences in the structure and / or ice transfer method of the ice maker, the shape of the first space 122 where the first ice maker 200 is located may be different from the shape of the second space 124 where the second ice maker 500 is located.

[0109] As an example, the depth of the second space 124 may be deeper than the depth of the first space 122. Through the depth difference between the first space 122 and the second space 124, the one side of the door lining 102 may include a first side portion 102a and a second side portion 102b having different widths in the front-to-back direction. The width of the second side portion 102b may be greater than the width of the first side portion 102a. At least one of the cold air inlet 123a and the cold air outlet 123b may be formed on the second side portion 102b of the door lining 102. The second side portion 102b may protrude further toward the refrigerating chamber 18 than the first side portion 102a.

[0110] The first refrigerator door 10 may further include a first door 130 (or a first space door) for opening and closing the first space 122. The first door 130 may be an insulated door having an insulating member inside. The first refrigerator door 10 may further include a second door 132 (or a second space door) for opening and closing the second space 124. The second door 132 may be an insulated door having an insulating member inside. Even if the second ice maker 500 is omitted, the second door 132 may exist. Therefore, the heat transfer between the refrigerator 18 and the first space 122 and the second space 124 may be minimized by the first door 130 and the second door 132.

[0111] The first door 130 may be rotatably provided on the first refrigerating chamber door 10 via a hinge. The second door 132 may be rotatably provided on the first refrigerating chamber door 10 via a hinge. The rotation direction of the first door 130 and the rotation direction of the second door 132 may be the same or different.

[0112] On the other hand, by changing the thickness of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 , a basket 136 for storing food may be connected to the first door 130 .

[0113] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 , when the basket 136 is disposed at the first door 130, at least a portion of the basket 136 may overlap with the second space 124 in the vertical direction. When the basket 136 is disposed at the first door 130, at least a portion of the basket 136 may overlap with the second ice maker 500 in the vertical direction. When the basket 136 is disposed at the first door 130 and the second door 132 is closed, at least a portion of the basket 136 may overlap with the second ice bucket 600 in the vertical direction. When the basket 136 is disposed at the first door 130 and the second door 132 is closed, at least a portion of the basket 136 may overlap with the second door 132 in the vertical direction.

[0114] On the other hand, a filter (not shown) may be installed on the side surface 103 of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 , and the filter may be covered by the filter cover 142 .

[0115] Figure 6 is along Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of the 6-6 line, Figure 7 It is a diagram showing a cold air flow path in the first refrigerating chamber door of the first embodiment. Figure 8 It is a diagram showing a state in which the cold air duct of the first embodiment is connected to the door lining.

[0116] Reference Figures 6 to 8 The first refrigerating chamber door 10 may further include a cold air duct 400 for cold air flow. As an example, the cold air duct 400 may be provided at the door lining 102. The cold air duct 400 may guide cold air to at least one of the first space 122 and the second space 124.

[0117] The cold air duct 400 may include a first cold air flow path P1. The first cold air flow path P1 may guide the cold air received from the cabinet 2 to the first space 122. The cold air guided by the first cold air flow path P1 may flow toward the first ice maker 200.

[0118] The cold air duct 400 may further include a second cold air flow path P2. The second cold air flow path P2 may guide the cold air of the first space 122 to the second space 124. The cold air may descend in the second cold air flow path P2 and be supplied to the second space 124. As an example, the cold air guided by the second cold air flow path P2 may flow toward the second ice maker 500 side.

[0119] The cold air duct 400 may further include a third cold air flow path P3 . The third cold air flow path P3 may guide the cold air in the second space 124 to the outside of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 .

[0120] The cold air duct 400 may include a first duct 410 forming the first cold air flow path P1. The cold air duct 400 may further include a second duct 430 forming the first cold air flow path P1 together with the first duct 410.

[0121] A portion of the first duct 410 may be aligned with the cold air inlet 123a. A portion of the first duct 410 and a portion of the second duct 430 may be located between a first space forming wall 122a forming the first space 122 and a peripheral wall 102c of the door liner 102. The second duct 430 may contact the first space forming wall 122a.

[0122] The cold air duct 400 may further include a third duct 450 forming the second cold air flow path P2. The third duct 450 may form the second cold air flow path P2 alone or together with the second duct 430. The third duct 450 may be in contact with the first space forming wall 122a. The third duct 450 may be in contact with the second space forming wall 124g forming the second space 124. A portion of the first duct 410 and a portion of the second duct 430 may be located between the peripheral wall 102c and the second wall 124g. A portion of the second duct 430 may be disposed between the first duct 410 and the third duct 450.

[0123] The cold air duct 400 may further include a fourth duct 470 (or a return duct) forming the third cold air flow path P3. The fourth duct 470 may be located between the peripheral wall 102c and the second space forming wall 124g. The fourth duct 470 may be located at the lower side of the first duct 410.

[0124] On the other hand, the first ice maker 200 may include an ice tray 210 forming an ice making unit. The first ice maker 200 may further include a driving unit that provides power for automatically rotating the ice tray 210 to separate ice from the ice tray 210. The first ice maker 200 may further include a power transmission unit that transmits the power of the driving unit to the ice tray 210.

[0125] The ice tray 210 may include a plurality of ice making units. Water discharged from a water supply unit (not shown) and falling into the ice tray 210 may be distributed to the plurality of ice making units. When ice generation is completed in the ice tray 210, ice may be separated from the ice tray 210 as the ice tray 210 is rotated (twisted) by the driving unit. The ice separated from the ice tray 210 may be stored in the first ice bucket 280.

[0126] The second ice maker 500 may include a first tray 510. The second ice maker 500 may further include a second tray 550. The first tray 510 and the second tray 550 may form an ice making unit 501. The second tray 550 may move relative to the first tray 510. As an example, the second tray 550 may rotate relative to the first tray 510, or move linearly relative to the first tray 510, or may move linearly and rotationally.

[0127] In the case where the second tray 550 is a rotating type, water can be supplied at the water supply position of the second tray 550. After the water supply is completed, the second tray 550 can be rotated to the ice making position. In the case where the second tray 550 is a linear moving type, water can be supplied at the ice making position of the second tray 550.

[0128] In the case where the second tray 550 is a rotating type, at least a portion of the second tray 550 may be separated from at least a portion of the first tray 510 at the water supply position. The portion of the second tray 550 that is separated from the first tray 510 at the water supply position may contact the first tray 510 at the ice making position, thereby completing the ice making unit 501.

[0129] The dispenser 11 may include a dispenser cover 11a. The dispenser cover 11a may form a storage space. A container such as a cup may be placed in the storage space. Water or ice may be discharged into the storage space.

[0130] At least a portion of the dispenser cover 11a may be configured to overlap the second space 124 in the front-to-rear direction. Due to the dispenser cover 11a, the shortest horizontal distance between the front of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 and the second space 124 is greater than the shortest horizontal distance between the front of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 and the first space 122.

[0131] The vertical length of the first space 122 may be greater than that of the second space 124. At least a portion of the second space 124 may vertically overlap with the first space 122. The ice-making unit 501 of the second ice-maker 500 may overlap with the dispenser cover 11a in the front-rear direction.

[0132] An ice chute 700 may be disposed at the lower side of the first space 122. The ice chute 700 may be opened and closed by a cap duct 900. An ice guide 800 may be located at the lower side of the ice chute 700. The ice chute 700 may guide ice discharged from the first ice bucket 280 to the ice guide 800. The ice guide 800 may guide ice and finally discharge the ice. The ice chute 700 may overlap at least a portion of the first space 122 in the up-down direction. At least a portion of the ice chute 700 may overlap with the second space 124 in the up-down direction.

[0133] The water tank 340 may be detachably mounted on the first refrigerating chamber door 10. At least a portion of the ice chute 700 may overlap with the water tank 340 in the vertical direction. At least a portion of the water tank 340 may overlap with the ice making unit 501 in the vertical direction. At least a portion of the water tank 340 may overlap with the second ice bucket 600 in the vertical direction. The water tank 340 may be located at the lower side of the first refrigerating chamber door 10. If the water tank 340 is located at the lower side of the first refrigerating chamber door 10, the second space 124 can be formed at the rear side of the dispenser 11. At least a portion of the water tank 340 may overlap with the housing 136 in the vertical direction. Of course, in this embodiment, the position of the water tank 340 is not limited. It should be clear that the water tank 340 may be arranged at various positions as long as the thickness of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 is not increased or increased as little as possible. The ice guide 800 may overlap with at least a portion of the second space 124 in the horizontal direction.

[0134] Fig. 9 It is an exploded perspective view of the dispenser of the first embodiment.

[0135] Reference Fig. 9The dispenser 11 of this embodiment may include a dispenser cover 11a. The dispenser cover 11a may form a receiving space 11c. The receiving space 11c may be formed as the front side of the dispenser cover 11a is recessed toward the rear.

[0136] The dispenser 11 may further include a cushion 1010. The cushion 1010 may be movably disposed on the dispenser cover 11a. The user may operate the cushion 1010 to take out ice and / or water. For example, the user may push or press the cushion 1010.

[0137] The dispenser cover 11a may be provided with a rod 1070 that is actuated by the cushion 1010. The dispenser cover 11a may be provided with a switch 1050 that is selectively turned on or off by the rod 1070. As an example, when the cushion 1010 is not operated, the switch 1050 is turned off, and when the cushion 1010 is operated, the operating force of the cushion 1010 is transmitted to the rod 1070, so that the rod 1070 can turn on the switch 1050.

[0138] The dispenser cover 11a may further include an ice groove 111 for passing the ice guided by the ice chute 700. As an example, the ice groove 111 may be formed on an inclined wall 111a of the dispenser cover 11a. The inclined wall 111a may be inclined from the upper side to the lower side in a direction away from the front side of the dispenser cover 11a.

[0139] The ice chute 700 may be located outside the dispenser cover 11a. As an example, the ice chute 700 may be located on the upper side of the inclined wall 111a of the dispenser cover 11a. The ice guide 800 may be located in the accommodation space 11c. The ice guide 800 may guide the ice passing through the ice chute 111. The ice guide 800 may be located on the lower side of the inclined wall 111a.

[0140] The ice groove 111 can be opened and closed by the cap duct 900. The cap duct 900 can open and close the ice groove 111 in the storage space 11c. The cap duct 900 can be driven by a duct driving unit 990 to open and close the ice groove 111. As an example, the duct driving unit 990 may include a motor. The cap duct 900 can be driven by a motor to rotate to open the ice groove 111.

[0141] The dispenser 11 may further include a drain port 870 for draining water. The drain port 870 may be located in the receiving space 11 c. The drain port 870 may be located adjacent to the ice guide 800. The dispenser 11 may further include a support member 890 for supporting the drain port 870.

[0142] The dispenser 11 may further include a sterilizing device 880 for sterilizing the drain port 870. As an example, the sterilizing device 880 may sterilize the water flow path formed by the drain port 870 by irradiating ultraviolet rays.

[0143] The dispenser 11 may further include a display device. The display device may include a display 1100. The display 1100 may display the operating state of the refrigerator. The display 1100 may perform an input function capable of receiving a user's instruction. The user may select or change the temperature or various functions by operating or touching a key displayed on the display 1100.

[0144] The display device may further include a display frame 1120 supporting the display 1100. The display frame 1120 may be accommodated in the accommodation space 11c. The display frame 1120 may include an opening 1122, and at least a portion of the display 1100 is located in the opening 1122. The display 1100 may be exposed to the outside through the opening 1122.

[0145] The display frame 1120 may be provided with an input module 1160. The type of ice may be selected through the input module 1160. Alternatively, the state of ice to be discharged may be selected through the input module 1160. As an example, transparent ice or opaque ice may be selected through the input module 1160. Alternatively, ice of different sizes may be distinguished and selected through the input module 1160.

[0146] As an example, the input module 1160 may include a key. A portion of the input module 1160 may be exposed to the outside in a state where it is disposed in the display frame 1120. Of course, the display 1100 may also perform the function of an input module without an additional input module 1160.

[0147] The display device may further include a display support 1140 located at a rear side of the display frame 1120. The display support 1140 may support the display 1100 passing through the opening 1122. Of course, the display support 1140 may be omitted.

[0148] On the other hand, the dispenser cover 11a may be combined with the door liner 102. The dispenser cover 11a may be located in front of the second space forming wall 124g. A mounting bracket 480 for guiding water to the second space 124 may be provided at the second space forming wall 124g. The mounting bracket 480 may be located behind the ice guide 800. That is, the mounting bracket 480 may be configured to overlap with the ice guide 800 in the front-rear direction.

[0149] Fig.10 is a perspective view showing the second space of the door lining of the first embodiment, Fig.11 It is a diagram showing a state where the door lining of the first embodiment is coupled to the mounting bracket. Fig.12 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of part A. Fig.13 is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13. Fig.14 is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14.

[0150] Reference Figures 10 to 14 The second door 132 can be rotated to open and close the second space 124. The second door 132 can be connected to the door lining 102 by a hinge.

[0151] The second ice bucket 600 may be connected to the second door 132. Therefore, the second ice bucket 600 may move together with the second door 132.

[0152] If the second door 132 is rotated in one direction to open the second space 124, the second ice bucket 600 can be drawn out of the second space 124. Therefore, if the second door 132 is opened, the user can directly approach the second ice bucket 600. Thus, the trouble of additionally taking out the second ice bucket 600 from the second space can be eliminated. On the contrary, if the second door 132 is rotated in another direction to close the second space 124, the second ice bucket 600 can enter the second space 124.

[0153] The space forming wall 124g may form the second space 124 in a state of being separated to the rear of the dispenser cover 11a. The space forming wall 124g may include a first side wall 124a. An inlet 493 for cold air to flow in may be formed in the first side wall 124a. An outlet 494 for discharging cold air may be formed in the first side wall 124a at a lower side of the inlet 493. The outlet 494 may overlap the second ice bucket 600 in a horizontal direction when the second ice bucket 600 is accommodated in the second space 124.

[0154] The space forming wall 124g may further include a second side wall 124b facing the first side wall 124a. The first side wall 124a may further include a recessed portion 124a1 partially recessed toward the second side wall 124b. The recessed portion 124a1 may be a protrusion protruding from the side of the second space 124 toward the second space 124. A portion of the cold air duct 400 may be located in the recessed portion 124a1. The inlet 493 may be formed in the recessed portion 124a1. Thus, the distance between the inlet 493 and the second side wall 124b is smaller than the distance between the outlet 494 and the second side wall 124b.

[0155] The space forming wall 124g may further include a connecting wall 124c connecting the first side wall 124a and the second side wall 124b. The connecting wall 124c may be arranged to face the rear side wall 112 of the dispenser cover body 11a.

[0156] The connecting wall 124c may be bent more than once. A portion of the connecting wall 124c may be a vertical surface. Another portion of the connecting wall 124c may be inclined. Another portion of the connecting wall 124c may be curved.

[0157] The connecting wall 124c may include a first connecting wall 124c1. The connecting wall 124c may also include a second connecting wall 124c2 located at the lower side of the first connecting wall 124c1. The inclination angle of the first connecting wall 124c1 relative to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall 124c2 relative to the horizontal plane. As an example, the second connecting wall 124c2 may be a vertical wall or an inclined wall similar to a vertical wall. The inclination of the first connecting wall 124c1 may be constant or change. At least a portion of the first connecting wall 124c1 may be inclined in a direction that is closer to the upper side and farther away from the rear side wall 112. Since the first connecting wall 124c1 is separated from the rear side wall 112, a gap may be formed between the first connecting wall 124c1 and the rear side wall 112. The gap may be filled with a foaming liquid for forming the heat insulating member 390. The foaming liquid may flow to the lower side through the gap. The foaming liquid may flow to the lower space of the lower side wall 124f of the space forming wall 124g.

[0158] As in this embodiment, when the connecting wall 124c includes the first connecting wall 124c1, the gap between the first connecting wall 124c1 and the rear side wall 112 becomes larger, thereby making the foaming liquid flow smoothly.

[0159] A first hole 495 may be formed in the first connection wall 124c1. A pipe 489 through which water supplied to the second ice maker 500 flows may pass through the first hole 495. A second hole 496 may be formed in the first connection wall 124c1. A wire for connecting with the second ice maker 500 may pass through the second hole 496. The first hole 495 and the second hole 496 may be spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

[0160] The first connecting wall 124c1 may include a recessed wall 124c3 formed by partially recessing toward the second space 124. A portion of the first hole 495 may be formed in the recessed wall 124c3. The recessed wall 124c3 may be referred to as a first wall. Alternatively, the wall of the first connecting wall 124c1 where the second hole 496 is formed may also be referred to as a first wall.

[0161] The first connecting wall 124c1 may further include a second wall 124c4, the second wall 124c4 forming a space for setting a driving unit 580 for driving the second tray 550 or contacting the driving unit 580. The inclination angle of the second wall 124c4 relative to the horizontal plane may be greater than the inclination angle of the first wall relative to the horizontal plane. The horizontal distance between the rear side wall 112 and the second wall 124c4 may be greater than the horizontal distance between the rear side wall 112 and the first wall.

[0162] The space forming wall 124g may further include an upper side wall 124e. The upper side wall 124e may extend from the connecting wall 123c. The space forming wall 124g may further include a lower side wall 124f. The lower side wall 124f may extend from the connecting wall 123c. The first connecting wall 124c1 may be connected to the upper side wall 124e.

[0163] The space forming wall 124g may be combined with a mounting bracket 480. The mounting bracket 480 may guide the tube 489 and / or wire. The mounting bracket 480 may include a first bracket body 481. The first bracket body 481 may contact the recessed wall 124c3. The mounting bracket 480 may also include a second bracket body 482 extending obliquely from the first bracket body 481. The second bracket body 482 may contact the inclined wall 124c1. A dispenser fastening portion 483 may be provided on the first bracket body 481.

[0164] The mounting bracket 480 may include a tube hole 485 for the tube 489 to pass through. The tube hole 485 may be aligned with the first hole 495. A portion of the tube hole 485 may be formed in the first bracket body 481, and another portion may be formed in the second bracket body 482.

[0165] The mounting bracket 480 may further include a tube guide 484 for guiding the tube 489. Although not limited, the tube guide 484 may extend upward from the second bracket body 482. The mounting bracket 480 may further include a wire guide 486 for guiding the wire. Although not limited, the wire guide 486 may extend from the second bracket body 482.

[0166] The second door 132 may include a first frame 1321. The second door 132 may further include a second frame 1322 combined with the first frame 1321. The first frame 1321 may form an appearance of the second door 132 when the second door 132 is closed. A surface of the first frame 1321 that forms an appearance of the second door 132 when the second door 132 is closed may be referred to as a first surface. The second frame 1322 may face the second space 124 when the second door 132 is closed. A surface of the second frame 1322 that faces the second space 124 may be referred to as a second surface.

[0167] The second ice bucket 600 may be combined with the second frame 1322. Of course, the second ice bucket 600 may be separated from the second door 132. The second ice bucket 600 may include a first body 610 combined with the second door 132. A combination protrusion 1325 for combining with the second ice bucket 600 may be provided on the second door 132. As an example, the combination protrusion 1325 may protrude from the second frame 1232. For stable combination of the second ice bucket 600, a plurality of combination protrusions 1325 may be arranged spaced apart. As an example, a plurality of combination protrusions 1325 may be arranged spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

[0168] The first body 610 may be formed with a coupling hole for coupling the coupling protrusion 1325. The coupling protrusion 1325 may include a first portion 1325a protruding from the second frame 1322. The coupling protrusion 1325 may include a second portion 1325b extending from the first portion 1325a. The diameter of the second portion 1325b may be greater than the diameter of the first portion 1325a.

[0169] The second ice bucket 600 may further include a second body 614 facing the first body 610. The second ice bucket 600 may further include a pair of side bodies 620 connecting the first body 610 and the second body 614.

[0170] One of the pair of side bodies 620 may be formed with a cold air through hole 623 at least a portion of which is aligned with the outlet 494 . Thus, cold air introduced into the space formed by the second ice bucket 600 may flow toward the outlet 494 through the cold air through hole 623 .

[0171] The second door 132 may further include a gasket 1329. When the second door 132 closes the second space 124, the gasket 1329 prevents leakage of cold air from the second space 124 by contacting the door liner 102. As an example, the gasket 1329 may be combined with the second frame 1322.

[0172] The second door 132 may include a first recessed portion 1323a for accommodating a portion of the second ice maker 500. The first recessed portion 1323a may be formed as a portion of the second frame 1322 is recessed toward the front of the second door 132. A portion of the second ice bucket 600 may be located in the first recessed portion 1323a. As an example, the coupling protrusion 1325 may be formed in the first recessed portion 1323a. The second door 132 may also include a second recessed portion 1323b further recessed from the first recessed portion 1323a to accommodate a portion of the second ice maker 500.

[0173] The first recessed portion 1323a and the second recessed portion 1323b may also form the second space 124. Thus, the size of the second space 124 can be increased while preventing the thickness of the first refrigerating chamber door 10 from increasing.

[0174] The second ice maker 500 may further include a first tray housing 530 supporting the first tray 510. The second ice maker 500 may further include a second tray housing 560 supporting the second tray 510. A portion of the first tray housing 530 may be located in the second recessed portion 1323b.

[0175] The second ice maker 500 may further include a driving unit 580 for moving the second tray 550. The driving unit 580 may be located adjacent to a side wall 124a where the outlet 494 is formed.

[0176] A portion of the second wall 124c4 may be formed to be recessed from the first connecting wall 124c1 toward a direction away from the second door 132 .

[0177] The cushion member 1010 may overlap the second space 124 in a horizontal direction. The ice-making unit 501 of the second ice-maker 500 may overlap the dispenser cover 11 a in a front-to-rear direction. The cushion member 1010 may overlap the ice-making unit 501 in a horizontal direction.

[0178] In order to increase the size of the second space 124, the connecting wall 124c forming the second space 124 may be located adjacent to the dispenser cover 11a. Since the space between the dispenser cover 11a and the connecting wall 124c is narrow, a vacuum insulator 392 may be provided in the space between the dispenser cover 11a and the connecting wall 124c.

[0179] The vacuum insulation body 392 may surround the second space 124. A portion of the vacuum insulation body 392 may be located between the cushion member 1010 and the ice making unit 501. The insulation formed by solidification of the foaming liquid may be located in the remaining area outside the area occupied by the vacuum insulation body 392. Another portion of the vacuum insulation body 392 may be located at the lower side of the bottom wall 124b forming the second space 124. Another portion of the vacuum insulation body 392 may be located between the second space 124 and the water tank 340.

[0180] The vertical center line Y1 of the ice making unit 501 may be closer to the second door 132 than the connecting wall 124c. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the second ice maker 500. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the ice making unit 501. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may be located between the first pusher 540 and the second door 132. The first pusher 540 may be located between the inlet 493 and the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329. The water in the ice making unit 501 may be phase-changed into ice by the cold air flowing in through the inlet 493. At this time, if the first pusher 540 is located between the inlet 493 and the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329, the first pusher 540 may act as a flow resistance when the cold air flows to the gasket 1329 side. Thus, there is an advantage that the cold air can be restricted from flowing to the gasket 1329 side by the first pusher 540. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the second ice bucket 600 .

[0181] The first pushing member 540 may be located closer to the second door 132 than the connecting wall 124 c .

[0182] The horizontal center line X1 of the ice-making unit 501 may pass through the cushion member 1010. The horizontal center line X1 of the ice-making unit 501 may pass through the vacuum insulation body 392.

[0183] The ice guide 800 may include a through hole 802 for discharging ice. A horizontal center line X1 of the ice making unit 501 may be located at a lower position than the through hole 802.

[0184] by Fig.13 As a reference, a filter 320 for purifying water may be located on one side of the distributor housing 11a. A guide pipe 330 for accommodating a pipe for supplying water flow may be provided on the other side of the distributor housing 11a. The pipe for supplying water flow may be connected to the filter 320.

[0185] The dispenser cover 11 a and the filter 320 may overlap in a horizontal direction. A heat insulator 390 may be located between the dispenser cover 11 a and the filter 320 .

[0186] The guide pipe 330 and the distributor cover 11a may overlap in a horizontal direction. Since the guide pipe 330 and the filter 320 are located at the side of the distributor cover 11a, the second space 124 may be formed at the rear of the distributor cover 11a.

[0187] by Fig.13 As a reference, the door liner 102 may include a first bank 1021 and a second bank 1022. The first bank 1021 may be located adjacent to the guide pipe 330. The second bank 1022 may be located adjacent to the filter 320. A portion of the cold air duct 400 may be located within the first bank 1021.

[0188] Reference Fig.14 , a line Z1 connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making units 501 may be separated from a rotation center line C1 of the driving unit 580 or a rotation center line of the second tray 550. A line Z1 connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making units 501 may be parallel to the rotation center line C1. A line Z1 connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making units 501 may be located closer to the second door 132 than the rotation center line C1.

[0189] Fig.15 The second embodiment of the Figure 6 Magnified view of part A.

[0190] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is only in the shape of the door lining and the shape of the second door and the configuration of the second ice maker, while the other parts are the same. Therefore, only the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described below.

[0191] Reference Fig.15 , the second door 133 of the second embodiment may form a portion of the second space 124. A portion of the second space 124 may be formed by a dike 102e protruding from the door liner 102. Another portion of the second space 124 may be formed by the second door 133. In the case where the second door 133 forms the second space 124, the length of the dike 102e may be reduced.

[0192] The door liner 102 may be formed by a mold, but if the length of the bank 102e is reduced, the size of the mold may be reduced, thereby being able to prevent an increase in manufacturing cost.

[0193] The second door 133 may include a first frame 1331. The second door 133 may further include a second frame 1332 connected to the first frame 1331. A heat insulating member may be provided between the first frame 1331 and the second frame 1332.

[0194] The second door 133 may include a first recessed portion 1333a for accommodating the second ice maker 500. The second ice bucket 600 may be accommodated in the first recessed portion 1333a. The first recessed portion 1333a may be recessed in a direction away from the connecting wall 124c of the second space 124, based on the closed state of the second door 133.

[0195] The second door 133 may further include a second recessed portion 1333 b further recessed from the first recessed portion 1333 a. The second recessed portion 1333 b may be recessed in a direction away from the connecting wall 124 c of the second space 124 based on the closed state of the second door 133 .

[0196] As an example, the first recessed portion 1333a may be formed in the second frame 1332. Of course, the first recessed portion 1333a and the second recessed portion 1333b may not be distinguished and may be interpreted as a single recessed portion. In this case, the recessed depth of the recessed portion may change in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction. The maximum depth of the recessed portion may be greater than the minimum thickness of the portion of the second door 133 where the recessed portion is formed. The recessed depth of the second recessed portion 1333b may be greater than the front-to-back thickness of the portion of the second door 133 where the second recessed portion 1333b is formed.

[0197] When the second door 133 is closed, at least a portion of the ice-making unit 501 may be located in the first recessed portion 1333a. A horizontal center line X1 of the ice-making unit 501 may pass through the second recessed portion 1333b.

[0198] The second door 133 may be provided with a gasket 1329. The gasket 1329 may be formed in a closed loop. At least a portion of the first pusher 540 may be located in the region where the gasket 1329 is formed. As an example, at least a portion of the first pusher 540 may overlap with the gasket 1329 in the vertical direction.

[0199] If at least a portion of the first pusher 540 overlaps the gasket 1329 in the vertical direction, the first pusher 540 can function as a flow resistance when cold air flows toward the gasket 1329. Thus, there is an advantage that the first pusher 540 can limit the flow of cold air toward the gasket 1329. In addition, when air outside the second space 124 attempts to enter the second space 124, the first pusher 540 can limit the flow of air into the second space 124.

[0200] The vertical center line Y1 of the ice-making unit 501 may be located closer to the second door 133 than the rear side wall 124c. The horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 and the vertical center line Y1 of the ice-making unit 501 may be smaller than the radius of the ice-making unit 501. The horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 and the vertical center line Y1 of the ice-making unit 501 may be smaller than the horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 and the second recessed portion 1333b.

[0201] From another perspective, a horizontal distance between a vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 and a vertical center line Y1 of the ice-making unit 501 may be smaller than a maximum horizontal distance between the vertical line Y2 and the recessed portion.

[0202] A vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the ice-making unit 501. A horizontal center line X1 of the ice-making unit 501 may be located at a lower position than the through hole 802 of the ice guide 800.

[0203] On the other hand, the rear side wall 112 of the dispenser cover body 11a may be divided into an upper side wall 112a forming a receiving portion as a space for receiving the cushion member 1010 and a lower side wall 112b extending to the lower side of the upper side wall 112a.

[0204] The upper side wall 112a may include a first extension wall 113a. The upper side wall 112a may also include a second extension wall 113b extending downward from the first extension wall 113a. With the horizontal plane as a reference, the inclination angle of the first extension wall 113a may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall 113b.

[0205] As an example, the first extension wall 113a may be a vertical wall. The first extension wall 113a may overlap with at least a portion of the first connecting wall 124c1 in the front-to-back direction. The second extension wall 113b may overlap with at least a portion of the second connecting wall 124c2 in the front-to-back direction. As an example, the lower end of the first connecting wall 124c1 may be located at a higher position than the lower end of the first extension wall 113a. According to the configuration as described above, there is an advantage that the foaming liquid can flow smoothly between the first connecting wall 124c1 and the first extension wall 113a.

[0206] On the other hand, the second ice maker 500 may be provided at the first connecting wall 124c1. The second ice bucket 600 may be located at the lower side of the second ice maker 500. Thus, the storage capacity of the second ice bucket 600 may be changed according to the height of the second connecting wall 124c2. If the height of the second connecting wall 124c2 is increased, the height of the second ice bucket 600 may be increased, thereby increasing the ice storage capacity.

[0207] As in this embodiment, if the lower end of the first connecting wall 124c1 is located at a higher position than the lower end of the first extension wall 113a, the upper end of the second connecting wall 124c2 can be located at a higher position than the lower end of the first extension wall 113a. Thus, the height of the second connecting wall 124c2 can be increased, and thus the storage capacity of the second ice bucket 600 can be increased.

[0208] The second pushing member 590 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first connecting wall 124c1. That is, the first connecting wall 124c1 may be located between the second pushing member 590 and the first extending wall 113a.

[0209] The second door 133 may include a gasket 1329. The gasket 1329 may prevent cool air from leaking from the second space 124 by contacting the door liner 102 in a state where the second door 133 closes the second space 124.

[0210] The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the second ice maker 500. The vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may pass through the ice making unit 501.

[0211] A vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329 may be located between the first pusher 540 and the second door 132. At least a portion of the first pusher 540 may be located between the inlet 493 and the vertical line Y2 passing through the gasket 1329. Under the effect of the cold air flowing in through the inlet 493, the water in the ice making unit 501 may be phase-changed into ice.

[0212] The horizontal center line X1 of the ice making unit 501 may pass through the first connecting wall 124c1. Since the space between the dispenser cover 11a and the connecting wall 124c is narrow, a vacuum insulation body 392 may also be provided in the space between the dispenser cover 11a and the connecting wall 124c. A portion of the vacuum insulation body 392 may be located between the first extension wall 113a and the first connecting wall 124c1. Another portion of the vacuum insulation body 392 may be located between the second extension wall 113b and the second connecting wall 124c2. Another portion of the vacuum insulation body 392 may be located on the lower side of the lower side wall 124d.

[0213] In this embodiment, the heat insulating member 390 may be located between the dispenser cover 11a and the connecting wall 124c. The heat insulating member 390 may also be disposed on the lower side of the space forming wall 124g.

[0214] Fig.16 It is a diagram showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear side wall and the space forming wall of the dispenser cover according to the third embodiment.

[0215] The difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment lies in the relative positions of the rear side wall of the dispenser cover and the connecting wall of the space forming wall, while the other parts are the same. Therefore, only the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described below.

[0216] Reference Fig.16 The rear side wall 112 of the dispenser cover body 11a of this embodiment may include a first extension wall 113a. The rear side wall 112 may also include a second extension wall 113b extending downward from the first extension wall 113a. With the horizontal plane as a reference, the inclination angle of the first extension wall 113a may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall 113b.

[0217] The connecting wall 1124c of the space forming wall 124g may include a first connecting wall 1124c1. The connecting wall 1124c may include a second connecting wall 1124c2 located at a lower side of the first connecting wall 1124c1. The inclination angle of the first connecting wall 1124c1 relative to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall 1124c2 relative to the horizontal plane.

[0218] In the case of this embodiment, the lower end of the first connecting wall 1124c1 can be located at the same height as the lower end of the first extension wall 113a. In this case, the length of the portion with the smallest gap between the rear side wall 112 of the dispenser cover body 11a and the connecting wall 1124c of the space forming wall 124g in the vertical direction is reduced, thereby having the advantage that the foaming liquid can smoothly flow between the rear side wall 112 and the connecting wall 1124c.

[0219] Fig.17 It is a diagram showing the arrangement of the connecting wall of the rear side wall and the space forming wall of the dispenser cover according to the fourth embodiment.

[0220] The difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment lies in the relative positions of the rear side wall of the dispenser cover and the connecting wall of the space forming wall, while the other parts are the same. Therefore, only the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be described below.

[0221] Reference Fig.17 The rear side wall 112 of the dispenser cover body 11a of this embodiment may include a first extension wall 113a. The rear side wall 112 may also include a second extension wall 113b extending downward from the first extension wall 113a. With the horizontal plane as a reference, the inclination angle of the first extension wall 113a may be greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall 113b.

[0222] The connecting wall 1224c of the space forming wall 124g may include a first connecting wall 1224c1. The connecting wall 1224c may include a second connecting wall 1224c2 located at a lower side of the first connecting wall 1224c1. The inclination angle of the first connecting wall 1224c1 relative to the horizontal plane may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second connecting wall 1224c2 relative to the horizontal plane.

[0223] In the present embodiment, the lower end of the first connection wall 1224c1 may be located at a lower position than the lower end of the first extension wall 113a. Therefore, a portion of the first connection wall 1224c1 may overlap with the second extension wall 113b in the front-rear direction.

[0224] In addition, since the minimum gap between the rear side wall 112 of the dispenser cover body 11a and the connecting wall 1224c of the space forming wall 124g is increased, there is an advantage that the foaming liquid can smoothly flow between the rear side wall 112 and the connecting wall 1224c. However, compared with the second and third embodiments, the height of the second connecting wall 1224c2 may be lowered, so the storage capacity of the second ice bucket 600 may be reduced.

[0225] It should be clarified that in this specification, the contents of the second to fourth embodiments describing the relationship between the connecting wall and the space forming wall can also be applied to the first embodiment in the same manner or in a modified form.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, in, include: A box body having a storage compartment; A refrigerator door, opening and closing the storage chamber, having a door lining; A dispenser, disposed on the refrigerator door, for taking out water or ice; an ice making chamber, disposed behind the dispenser and formed by the door lining; An ice maker, arranged in the ice making room; An ice-making chamber door, covering the ice-making chamber; as well as a gasket, disposed on the ice-making chamber door and in contact with the door lining; The door lining includes an inlet for cold air to flow in; The ice making machine comprises: a tray forming the ice making unit; and a pusher, for separating ice formed in the ice-making unit from the tray; The pusher is located between a vertical line passing through the gasket and the inlet.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, A vertical line passing through the gasket is located between the pusher and the ice making chamber door.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, A vertical line passing through the gasket passes through the ice-making unit, or a horizontal distance between the vertical line passing through the gasket and a vertical center line of the ice-making unit is smaller than a radius of the ice-making unit.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, The ice making chamber door includes a recessed portion for accommodating a portion of the ice maker.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, in, Also included is an ice bucket, which is disposed in the ice making room and stores ice generated by the ice maker; The recessed portion receives a portion of the ice bucket, or a horizontal center line of the ice-making unit passes through the recessed portion.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, The dispenser also includes: a pad that is operated to remove at least one of water and ice; and A vacuum insulation body disposed between the dispenser and the ice making chamber; A horizontal center line of the ice-making unit passes through the vacuum insulation body, or a portion of the vacuum insulation body is located between the cushion member and the ice-making chamber.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, Also includes: a water tank located at the lower side of the ice making chamber; and a vacuum insulation body configured to surround the ice making chamber; A portion of the vacuum insulation body is located between the ice making chamber and the water tank.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, The dispenser further includes a pad that is operated to remove at least one of water and ice; The cushion member overlaps the ice-making unit in a horizontal direction.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, The dispenser comprises a dispenser cover body forming a receiving space; A filter for purifying water is provided on one side of the dispenser cover; A guide pipe for accommodating a pipe for supplying water flow is arranged on the other side of the distributor cover.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, in, The door lining comprises: a first bank adjacent to the guide tube; and a second bank adjacent to the filter; A portion of a cold air duct for guiding cold air is located at the first bank.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 1, in, The tray also includes: a first tray forming a portion of each of the plurality of ice making units; and a second tray, the driving unit being capable of moving the second tray relative to the first tray to form another part of each of the plurality of ice-making units; A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making units is spaced apart from a rotation center line of the driving unit.

12. The refrigerator according to claim 11, in, A line connecting the centers of the plurality of ice-making units is located closer to the ice-making chamber door than the rotation center line.

13. A refrigerator, in, include: A box body having a storage compartment; A refrigerator door, opening and closing the storage chamber, having a door lining; A dispenser, disposed on the refrigerator door, for taking out water or ice; an ice making chamber disposed behind the dispenser and formed by the door lining; An ice maker, arranged in the ice making room; An ice-making chamber door, covering the ice-making chamber; as well as a gasket, disposed on the ice-making chamber door and in contact with the door lining; The door lining includes an inlet for cold air to flow in; The ice making machine comprises: a tray forming the ice making unit; and a pusher, for separating ice formed in the ice-making unit from the tray; At least a portion of the pusher overlaps with the washer in a vertical direction.

14. The refrigerator according to claim 13, in, A portion of the ice-making chamber is formed by a bank protruding from the door liner, and another portion of the ice-making chamber is formed by the ice-making chamber door.

15. The refrigerator according to claim 13, in, A horizontal distance between a vertical line passing through the gasket and a vertical center line of the ice-making unit is smaller than a radius of the ice-making unit.

16. The refrigerator according to claim 13, in, The ice making chamber door includes a recessed portion for accommodating a portion of the ice maker.

17. The refrigerator according to claim 13, in, The door liner includes a space forming wall forming the ice making chamber; The space forming wall comprises: a first side wall; a second side wall located on an opposite side of the first side wall; and a connecting wall, connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, facing the dispenser cover; The connecting wall comprises: a first connecting wall, the ice maker being mounted on the first connecting wall; and a second connecting wall extending downwardly from the first connecting wall; An inclination angle of the first connecting wall relative to a horizontal plane is smaller than an inclination angle of the second connecting wall relative to the horizontal plane.

18. The refrigerator according to claim 17, in, The rear side wall of the dispenser cover body facing the connecting wall comprises a first extending wall and a second extending wall extending downward from the first extending wall; The inclination angle of the first extension wall relative to the horizontal plane is greater than the inclination angle of the second extension wall relative to the horizontal plane; The first extension wall overlaps at least a portion of the first connecting wall in the front-to-rear direction; The second extension wall overlaps at least a portion of the second connecting wall in the front-rear direction.

19. The refrigerator according to claim 18, in, At least a portion of the first connecting wall is inclined in a direction that is closer to the upper side and farther from the first extending wall, or The first extension wall and the second extension wall form a receiving portion for receiving a cushion member operated to take out water or ice.

20. The refrigerator according to claim 18, in, The lower end of the first connecting wall is located at a higher position than the lower end of the first extending wall, or the lower end of the first connecting wall and the lower end of the first extending wall are located at the same height, or the lower end of the first connecting wall is located at a lower position than the lower end of the first extending wall.

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