Heat insulator

Abstract

The present invention provides a heat insulator comprising: a first plate; a second plate; a vacuum space part provided between the first plate and the second plate; and a third plate disposed in the vacuum space and connected to at least a portion of the first plate and the second plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a heat insulation material. Background Technology

[0002] First, there is the applicant's authorized patent 10-0343719 (Patent Document 1). According to that authorized patent, the method involves: manufacturing a vacuum adiabatic panel; embedding the vacuum adiabatic panel into the wall of a refrigerator; and finishing the exterior of the vacuum adiabatic panel using a separately molded polystyrene foam. According to this method, foaming is unnecessary, and improved insulation performance can be achieved. However, this method suffers from increased cost and a more complex manufacturing process.

[0003] As another example, there have been attempts to manufacture the entire refrigerator wall as a single vacuum insulation unit. For instance, US Patent Publication US20040226956A1 (Patent Document 2) discloses an insulation structure for a refrigerator that provides insulation in a vacuum state. However, it is difficult to provide a sufficiently vacuum state in the refrigerator wall to achieve a practically usable level of insulation. Specifically, there are problems such as difficulty in isolating heat transfer at the contact points between the outer and inner shells, which have different temperatures; difficulty in maintaining a stable vacuum state; and difficulty in preventing deformation of the shell caused by the negative pressure of the vacuum state.

[0004] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2011-247534 (Patent Document 3) discloses a heat insulation box body that is equipped with multiple vacuum heat insulation panels, thereby simplifying the bonding operation and improving productivity.

[0005] Patent document 3 discloses an insulated box body, which includes an inner box, an outer box, and multiple vacuum insulation panels disposed between them. The insulated box body of the refrigerator, which constitutes multiple wall parts of the refrigerator body, is formed by combining multiple inner box segments that are divided into an inner box as a whole. At the same time, the multiple vacuum insulation panels are formed into shapes that correspond to each inner box segment. Each of these vacuum insulation panels and each inner box segment is disposed in the insulated box body.

[0006] Existing insulation materials suffer from deformation caused by vacuum pressure and deformation caused by the internal shelves and loads of the refrigerator.

[0007] Existing insulation materials have structural strength and insulation performance issues at corners or where multiple insulation materials are joined.

[0008] [Existing Technical Documents]

[0009] [Patent Literature]

[0010] Authorized patent 10-0343719

[0011] US Patent Publication US20040226956A1

[0012] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2011-247534A Summary of the Invention

[0013] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0014] This invention provides a technique for the heat insulation body.

[0015] Optionally or additionally, the present invention provides a technique for improving the strength of a thermal insulation body or the strength at the joint of a plurality of thermal insulation bodies.

[0016] Optionally or additionally, the present invention provides a technique for improving the thermal insulation performance of a thermal insulation body or improving the thermal insulation performance at the junction of a plurality of thermal insulation bodies.

[0017] Optionally or additionally, the present invention provides a technique for reducing vacuum leakage in a thermal insulation body or at the junction of a plurality of thermal insulation bodies.

[0018] Other aspects of the present invention may also be described in the [Detailed Description].

[0019] Technical solutions to the problem

[0020] The heat insulation body of the present invention may include a first plate and a second plate. The heat insulation body may include a vacuum space provided between the first plate and the second plate. The heat insulation body of the present invention may include a third plate disposed in the vacuum space and / or connected to at least a portion of the first plate and the second plate.

[0021] The heat insulation body of the present invention may include a support plate that supports at least one of the first plate and the second plate in the vacuum space. The third plate may be disposed between the support plate and at least one of the first plate and the second plate.

[0022] The third plate can be formed in the shape of a plate or a grid, or it can be formed to include both a plate-shaped portion and a grid-shaped portion.

[0023] The grid section may include a first grid extending in one direction and a second grid extending in a direction intersecting the first direction.

[0024] A block can be installed on one side of the insulation.

[0025] The plate-shaped portion may not overlap with the block.

[0026] The grid-shaped portion may be disposed on at least one side of the plate-shaped portion.

[0027] The heat insulation body of the present invention may include a plurality of rods supporting the first plate and the second plate in the vacuum space. The third plate may extend to cover at least a portion of the outermost rod among the plurality of rods.

[0028] The third plate may have a grid-like shape, or it may have a portion that is cut off on one side.

[0029] The second plate may include a portion forming a vacuum insulation section and a portion bent from one side of the portion forming the vacuum insulation section.

[0030] One side of the curved portion can be further curved.

[0031] The third plate may have a portion that connects to one side of the first plate that forms the vacuum space.

[0032] A reinforcing member with a curved portion may be provided on one side of the second plate.

[0033] The third plate may include a grid-shaped portion. A block may be provided on one side of the insulation. The grid-shaped portion may have a portion that overlaps with the block.

[0034] The third plate may include: a plate portion forming an inner or outer portion disposed between the sides of the frame; and a grid portion disposed on at least one side of the plate portion. The grid portion may include a first grid and a second grid extending in directions that intersect each other.

[0035] The heat insulation body of the present invention may include: a plurality of rods, the plurality of rods supporting the first plate and the second plate in the vacuum space and arranged at a predetermined interval.

[0036] The spacing between at least one of the first and second squares may be wider than the spacing between the plurality of the rods.

[0037] Invention Effects

[0038] The heat insulation material of the present invention can provide a structure that stably supports the heat insulation material. The heat insulation material of the present invention can provide a structure that strengthens the heat insulation material itself.

[0039] The heat insulation of the present invention can provide a structure that can strengthen the strength between the first heat insulation and the second heat insulation.

[0040] The thermal insulation of the present invention can provide a structure that improves the thermal insulation performance between the first thermal insulation and the second thermal insulation. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the appearance of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 2 It is used to explain in Figure 1 A conceptual diagram of the insulation provided in a refrigerator.

[0043] Figure 3 It is used to explain what is provided. Figure 2 A conceptual diagram of the third board.

[0044] Figure 4 It is used to explain what is provided. Figure 3 A conceptual diagram of a heat transfer barrier plate.

[0045] Figure 5 (a) is an exploded perspective view of the heat insulation body of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 5 (b) is a perspective view of the heat insulation body of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of the heat insulation body of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the heat insulation body of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 8 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of insulation deformation.

[0050] Figure 9 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a third plate, cut on one side, being joined to the first plate.

[0051] Figure 10 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a third plate with a grid structure on one side combined with the first plate.

[0052] Figure 11 It is a perspective view showing the structure of the peripheral insulation component, the third plate, and the spacer.

[0053] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view showing an insulation body including a third plate of different thicknesses.

[0054] Figure 13 It is a conceptual representation Figure 12 Concept diagram.

[0055] Figure 14 It is a graph showing the effect of reducing the size of the third plate on one side or designing the third plate as a grid to improve the conduction and heat transfer.

[0056] Figure 15This is a conceptual diagram showing the area where the spacing of the configuration rods is increased in the support.

[0057] Figure 16 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of increasing the spacing of the configuration rods in a support member.

[0058] Figure 17 This is a graph showing the improvement in power consumption achieved by increasing the spacing of the configuration rods in the support.

[0059] Figure 18 It is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the second plates on one side of the intersecting insulation bodies. Detailed Implementation

[0060] The “Common Description” section will be described below, which contains the parts that are commonly defined in all embodiments of the present invention.

[0061] Optionally, the heat insulation body of the present invention can be provided as a single heat insulation body. As an example, the heat insulation body may provide a first wall extending in one direction and a second wall extending in a direction different from said one direction. Optionally, the heat insulation body of the present invention may include a first heat insulation body and a second heat insulation body. The second heat insulation body may be provided as a separate component separate from the first heat insulation body. The second heat insulation body may be connected to the first heat insulation body using a connecting member. In the present invention, the connecting member may be defined as a joint. The second heat insulation body may include a portion extending in the same direction as the first heat insulation body. The second heat insulation body may include a portion extending in a direction different from the first heat insulation body. The second heat insulation body may include a portion connected to the first heat insulation body, or may include a portion configured to overlap with the first heat insulation body in at least one direction. The heat insulation body may be a vacuum heat insulation body including a vacuum space portion, or it may be a non-vacuum heat insulation body not including a vacuum space portion. The heat insulation body may be a combination of the vacuum heat insulation body and the non-vacuum heat insulation body. The vacuum space portion provided in the second heat insulation body may include a portion extending in the same direction as the vacuum space portion provided in the first heat insulation body. The vacuum space provided in the second heat insulation body may include a portion extending in a different direction than the vacuum space provided in the first heat insulation body. The vacuum space provided in the second heat insulation body may include a portion configured to overlap with the vacuum space provided in the first heat insulation body in at least one direction. The heat insulation body may be provided in the form of a panel. In this invention, "panel" is used as an example in the following description, but inventions using "heat insulation body" instead of "panel" are also included in this invention. For example, in the following description of this invention, it is stated that at least two panels of the body form the appearance of a refrigerator; this is understood or interpreted in this invention as at least two heat insulation bodies of the body forming the appearance of a refrigerator.

[0062] Optionally, the refrigerator of the present invention may include a body. The body may include at least one storage compartment. The body may include a partition wall dividing a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment. The first storage compartment connector may include a first-first storage compartment connector, a second-first storage compartment connector, and / or a third-first storage compartment connector. The second storage compartment connector may be provided on one side of the second storage compartment. The second storage compartment connector may include a first connector, a second connector, and / or a third connector.

[0063] The partition wall may include the vacuum insulation and / or the non-vacuum insulation. The refrigerator of the present invention may include a door. The refrigerator of the present invention may include a machine compartment disposed on one side of the main body. The machine compartment may be equipped with one or more of the following: a compressor, a heat dissipation component (e.g., a condenser, a heat dissipation section of a thermoelectric module, a hot-side radiator that exchanges heat with the heat dissipation section of the thermoelectric module, etc.), and a cooling fan. It may include one or more of the following for the machine compartment: a first cover (e.g., a side cover), a second cover (e.g., a rear cover), a third cover (e.g., a top cover), a fourth cover (e.g., a bottom cover), and a fifth cover (e.g., a front cover), wherein the first cover forms at least a portion of a first surface (e.g., a side surface), the second cover forms at least a portion of a second surface (e.g., a back surface), the third cover forms at least a portion of a third surface (e.g., a top surface), the fourth cover forms at least a portion of a fourth surface (e.g., a bottom surface), and the fifth cover forms at least a portion of a fifth surface (e.g., a front surface). One or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth covers may be provided as a single component or as a plurality of components. The mechanical compartment of the refrigerator of the present invention may include the heat insulation body.

[0064] The panel may include one or more of a first panel, a second panel, and a side panel. A vacuum space may be provided between the first panel and the second panel. The refrigerator of the present invention may include at least one panel. The present invention may include one or more of a first panel forming at least a portion of a first side (e.g., a side surface) of the refrigerator, a second panel forming at least a portion of a second side (e.g., a back surface) of the refrigerator, a third panel forming at least a portion of a third side (e.g., a top surface) of the refrigerator, a fourth panel forming at least a portion of a fourth side (e.g., a bottom surface) of the refrigerator, and a fifth panel forming at least a portion of a fifth side (e.g., a front surface) of the refrigerator. One or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sides of the refrigerator may provide at least a portion of a wall forming the body, or at least a portion of a wall forming the door. One or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as a single component or as a plurality of components. The connector may be provided to connect the corners of the refrigerator, or to connect the first and second walls forming the walls of the refrigerator to each other. The connector may be provided to connect the panel to other components (e.g., another panel). The connector can be provided to connect at least two of the first panel, second panel, third panel, fourth panel, and fifth panel. One or more of the first panel, second panel, third panel, fourth panel, and fifth panel can be provided, and the connector can be provided to connect the plurality of panels to each other. The connector can include a first surface, a second surface, and / or a third surface. The first surface of the connector can cover at least a portion of at least one of the first panel, second panel, third panel, fourth panel, and fifth panel. The second surface of the connector can cover at least a portion of at least another of the first panel, second panel, third panel, fourth panel, and fifth panel. The third surface of the connector can be connected to the first surface and / or the second surface of the connector. The third surface of the connector can be connected to a corner of the first surface and / or a corner of the second surface of the connector. The third surface of the connector can be obliquely formed on at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the connector. At least a portion of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as panels having a first thermal insulation performance per unit thickness, and at least another portion of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as panels having a second thermal insulation performance per unit thickness. The first thermal insulation performance and the second thermal insulation performance may be different.

[0065] The insulation or refrigerator of the present invention may include pipes. The pipes may include a first pipe, a second pipe, and / or a third pipe. The first pipe may supply cold air to a first storage compartment or a second storage compartment. The second pipe may house an evaporator. The third pipe may be communicatively connected to the first pipe and the second pipe. The third pipe may include a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface, and / or a fifth surface. The first surface of the third pipe may surround the first surface of the connector. The second surface of the third pipe may surround the second surface of the connector. The third surface of the third pipe may surround the third surface of the connector. The third pipe may include a fourth surface. The fourth surface of the third pipe may be configured to extend from the first surface of the third pipe or face the second storage compartment. The fifth surface of the third pipe may be configured to extend from the second surface of the third pipe or face the evaporator.

[0066] The insulation or refrigerator of the present invention may include a block. The block may include portions extending in the same direction as one or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels. The block may also include portions extending in a different direction from one or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels. The block may include a first surface (e.g., left side), a second surface (e.g., right side), a third surface (e.g., back), a fourth surface (e.g., bottom), a fifth surface (e.g., top), and a sixth surface (e.g., front). A portion of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth surfaces of the refrigerator may be provided in the form of a panel, and another portion of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth surfaces of the refrigerator may be provided in the form of a block. The block may be the non-vacuum insulation. As an example, the block may be a block cover and / or a PU foam liquid provided inside the block cover. The block may include one or more of a first block (e.g., a side block), a second block (e.g., a back block or a front block), and a third block (e.g., a bottom block or a top block). The first, second, and third blocks may each be provided in plurality. At least two of the first, second, and third blocks may be connected and provided as the joint. The third block may form one side of the first storage compartment and / or one side of the machine room. The third block may be provided as a partition wall, or may form one side of the first storage compartment.

[0067] The heat insulation body or refrigerator of the present invention may include a heat insulation reinforcement portion. The heat insulation reinforcement portion may include a portion connected to one side of the block, or may include a portion protruding from the block.

[0068] The insulation or refrigerator of the present invention may include a hinge. The hinge may be disposed on one side of the insulation. The hinge may be disposed on the body and / or door of the refrigerator.

[0069] The hinge may include one or more of a hinge fixing portion, a hinge shaft, and a hinge connecting portion. The hinge fixing portion is the part of the hinge that is combined with at least one of the heat insulation body, the refrigerator body, and the refrigerator door. The hinge connecting portion is the part that extends protrudingly from the hinge fixing portion. The hinge may include one or more of a first hinge (e.g., an upper hinge) disposed on one side of the wall forming the first storage compartment, a second hinge (e.g., a middle hinge) disposed on the partition wall, and a third hinge (e.g., a lower hinge) forming the wall of the second storage compartment. The heat insulation body or refrigerator of the present invention may include one or more of a hinge reinforcing frame for strengthening the hinge, a cover with the hinge, and a hinge reinforcing plate disposed or housed in connection with or accommodated by the panel. The hinge reinforcing frame may include one or more of a first frame portion, a second frame portion, a third frame portion, and a fourth frame portion. At least two of the first frame portion, the second frame portion, the third frame portion, and the fourth frame portion may extend in different directions from each other.

[0070] The heat insulation body or refrigerator of the present invention may include a support frame. The support frame may support one side of the panel. The support frame may include a joint. The block may be supported by the support frame in the machine compartment. The support frame may include a first support frame and / or a second support frame.

[0071] The insulation or refrigerator of the present invention may include an inner cover. The inner cover may be disposed between the cover of the machine compartment and the hinge reinforcement frame (e.g., a first frame portion).

[0072] The heat insulation body or refrigerator of the present invention may include a decorative element. The decorative element may be disposed on a surface of the heat insulation body. The decorative element may be disposed on the surface of the body and / or door of the refrigerator. As an example, the decorative element may be disposed on the outer surface of the heat insulation body or the outer surface of the refrigerator.

[0073] The heat insulation body or refrigerator of the present invention may include a heat wire. The heat wire may be disposed on a surface of the heat insulation body. The decorative element may be disposed on a surface of the refrigerator body and / or door. The heat wire may be disposed between the decorative element and the surface of the heat insulation body. The heat wire may be disposed between the decorative element and the surface of the refrigerator and / or between the decorative element and the surface of the door. (034)

[0074] The heat insulation body or refrigerator of the present invention may include a housing. The housing may be an outer housing or an inner housing. The outer housing may be connected to the second plate. The outer housing may be provided to cover at least a portion of the second plate. The outer housing may be provided to contact the second plate or be spaced apart from the second plate by a predetermined interval. The inner housing may be connected to the first and second plates. The inner housing may be provided to cover at least a portion of the first plate. The inner housing may be provided to contact the first plate or be spaced apart from the first plate by a predetermined interval.

[0075] The insulation or refrigerator of the present invention may include drawers and / or drawer guides. The drawer guides may include a first storage compartment drawer guide disposed in a first storage compartment. The first storage compartment drawer guide may include at least one of a first panel (e.g., a side panel), a second panel (e.g., a bottom panel), a third panel (e.g., a top panel), and a fourth panel (e.g., a middle panel).

[0076] The drawer guide may include a second storage compartment drawer guide disposed in the second storage compartment.

[0077] The insulation or refrigerator of the present invention may include shelves and / or shelf support frames.

[0078] The "Specific Content for Implementing the Invention" is divided into the aforementioned "Common Description" and the "Description Based on Drawings" described below. In the "Specific Content for Implementing the Invention," the specific content described for implementing the invention can be understood as embodiments of the invention. In the "Specific Content for Implementing the Invention," the combination of at least two of the various specific contents described for implementing the invention can also be understood as embodiments of the invention. As one example, the paragraphs and combinations of paragraphs in the "Common Description" section of the "Specific Content for Implementing the Invention" or the portion described based on drawings can be understood as embodiments of the invention. As another example, the sentences and combinations of sentences in the "Common Description" section of the "Specific Content for Implementing the Invention" or the portion described based on drawings can be understood as embodiments of the invention.

[0079] Hereinafter, the "Description based on the accompanying drawings" section of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0080] Reference Figures 1 to 4The heat insulation body 10 of the present invention may include plates 11, 12, and 14. In this invention, the term "plate" may refer to at least one of the first plate 11, the second plate 12, and the side plate 14. Optionally, the heat insulation body of the present invention may include a vacuum space portion 15. The vacuum space portion 15 may be formed using walls provided by the plates 11, 12, and 14. The vacuum space portion 15 may have a thickness in a first direction. The plates 11, 12, and 14 may include a first plate 11 and a second plate 12. The first plate 11 may include a portion extending in a direction different from the first direction. The second plate 12 may include a portion extending in a first direction different from the first direction. Optionally, the plates may include a side plate 14, which includes a portion extending in the first direction. As an example, in the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention, the first plate 11, the second plate 12, and the side plate 14 may be provided as separate components, and may be provided as separate components connected to each other. As another example, in the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention, at least two of the components of the first plate 11, the second plate 12, and the side plate 14 can be provided as a single unit, or can be provided as separate components connected to each other. As yet another example, in the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention, the portions connecting the first plate 11, the second plate 12, and the side plate 14 can each be provided as a single unit. In this case, the first plate 11 can be provided as a separate component, and the separate components can be connected to each other. Alternatively, the second plate 12 can be provided as a separate component, and the separate components can be connected to each other. Alternatively, the side plate 14 can be provided as a separate component, and the separate components can be connected to each other. Optionally, the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention may include a third plate disposed on at least a portion of the heat insulation body 10 or connected to at least a portion of the plates 11, 12, 14. The third plate may include a portion provided with a thickness less than or equal to the thickness of the plates 11, 12, 14. The third plate may include a portion having a thickness greater than that of the plates 11, 12, and 14. The third plate may be disposed within the vacuum space portion 15 or outside the vacuum space portion 15. An example of the third plate may be the heat transfer hindrance bodies 23, 26a, 26b, 34, and the deformation-resistant body 13 described in this invention.

[0081] Optionally, the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention may include heat transfer inhibitors 23, 26a, 26b, and 34, which are used to reduce the amount of heat transfer between a first space provided near the first plate 11 and a second space provided near the second plate 12, or to reduce the amount of heat transfer between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. Heat transfer inhibitors that reduce heat transfer caused by conduction may be defined as anti-conductivity sheets 26a and 26b, and heat transfer inhibitors that reduce heat transfer caused by radiation may be defined as anti-radiation sheets 23. The heat transfer inhibitors 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may be provided by a porous material 34 or by a filling material 34. A filling material whose interior is filled with a porous material may be defined as a porous material 34. The heat transfer inhibitors 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may include at least one or a mixture of at least two of the anti-radiation sheets 23, the porous material 34, the filling material 34, and the anti-conductivity sheets 26a and 26b. The heat transfer blocking elements 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may be connected to at least a portion of the plates 11, 12, and 14 or may not be in contact with the plates 11, 12, and 14. A shield 24 may be provided on the exterior of the heat transfer blocking elements 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 for heat insulation. A connecting frame 17 may be provided on the outer side of the heat transfer blocking elements 23, 26a, 26b, and 34. The heat insulation body 10 may include a conduit penetrating the vacuum space 15. The conduit may be formed by providing a conduit wall 32 as a separate component, or it may be provided by removing the conduit wall 32 to form a through hole only in the plate. The side plate 14 or the heat transfer blocking elements 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may be provided near the conduit.

[0082] Optionally, the heat insulation 10 of the present invention may include a deformation-resistant body 13 connected to at least a portion of the plates 11, 12, 14 and increasing the deformation resistance of the plates 11, 12, 14. When the deformation-resistant body is provided in plate form, it may be referred to as a deformation-resistant plate.

[0083] Optionally, the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention may include a support member 19 connected to at least a portion of the plates 11, 12, 13 and holding the vacuum space portion 15. The support member 19 may include a rod 20 having a portion extending along a first direction that is the thickness direction of the vacuum space portion 15. The support member 19 may include a support plate 22 having a portion extending along a direction different from the first direction. The support member 19 may include a plurality of rods 20 and a connecting plate 21 connecting the plurality of rods 20. The support member 19 may include at least one or a mixture of at least two of the rods 20, the connecting plate 21, and the support plate 22.

[0084] Optionally, the insulation 10 of the present invention may include a component joint providing portions for arranging or supporting components 24, 28, 32. As an example, when the component joint is provided in plate form, it may be referred to as a component joint plate. Components connected to the component joint may include through-type components configured to penetrate at least a portion of the insulation 10 or at least a portion of the plates 11, 12, 14. Components connected to the component joint may include surface components configured to connect to the surface of the insulation 10 or to the surface of the plates 11, 12, 14. The through-type component may be a component forming a path for fluid (electric current, refrigerant, water, air, etc.) to pass through. The through-type component may be in the form of a pipe. The pipe may include a straight pipe and / or a curved pipe. The pipe may be provided in a plurality of units, or may extend in one direction. The through-type component may include at least one of the pipe, a first outlet, and a second outlet. In the present invention, fluid is defined as any type of flowing object. Fluids include moving solids, liquids, gases, and electric currents, etc. The through-hole component can be a component that forms a path for refrigerant to pass through for heat exchange, such as a suction line heat exchanger (SLHX) or refrigerant pipe. The SLHX can be understood as a suction line heat exchanger that allows heat exchange between the refrigerant passing through the evaporator and the refrigerant before it flows into the evaporator. The through-hole component can be a power cable supplying power to the apparatus. The through-hole component can be a conduit allowing fluid to flow along its surface or a component (such as a port) formed to allow air to pass through. The port can include an exhaust port providing a path for air to exit from the space formed between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12, forming the vacuum space 15. The through-hole component can be a path for fluids such as cooling water, warm water, ice, and defrost water to pass through. Examples of surface components can be peripheral insulation, side panels, injected foam, pre-prepared resin, hinges, latches, baskets, drawers, shelves, lighting, sensors, evaporator 7, front trim, hot wires, heaters, external covers, internal covers, etc.

[0085] pass Figures 1 to 4 This invention defines terms such as plate, first plate, second plate, side plate, third plate, vacuum space, heat transfer barrier, anti-conductivity sheet, anti-radiation sheet, porous material, filling material, component joint, joint, support, rod, support plate, connecting plate, deformation-resistant body, deformation-resistant plate, component joint, component joint plate, through component, surface component, pipe, and port. In this invention, the terms, in addition to those already described, are used for... Figures 1 to 4 When used in parts other than those described herein, the terms used should be interpreted as those already defined. Figures 1 to 4The definition has been passed down.

[0086] In this invention, the connection between object A and object B can be defined as a direct connection between at least a portion of object A and at least a portion of object B, or a connection between at least a portion of object A and at least a portion of object B via an intermedium disposed between object A and object B. As a variation, the connection between object A and object B can include situations where object A and object B are connected in the manner described above and are shaped as a single unit. In this invention, the embodiment of the connection can be support, combination, or seal, as described later. In this invention, object A being supported by object B can be defined as the movement of object A in one or more directions (+X, -X, +Y, -Y, +Z, and -Z axes) being restricted by object B. In this invention, the embodiment of support can be combination or seal, as described later. In this invention, the combination between object A and object B can be defined as the movement of object A in one or more directions (X, Y, and Z axes) being restricted by object B. In this invention, the embodiment of combination can be seal, as described later. In this invention, a seal between object A and object B can be defined as a state in which fluid movement is not permitted at the connection between object A and object B. In this invention, more than one object, i.e., at least a portion of object A and object B, can be defined as including a portion of object A, the entirety of object A, a portion of object B, the entirety of object B, a portion of object A and a portion of object B, a portion of object A and the entirety of object B, the entirety of object A and a portion of object B, and the entirety of object A and the entirety of object B. In this invention, plate A can be defined as a wall defining space A, where at least a portion of plate A can be a wall forming at least a portion of space A. That is, at least a portion of plate A can be a wall forming space A, or plate A can be a wall forming at least a portion of space A. In this invention, the central portion of an object can be defined as the portion located at the center of the three-part division when the object is divided into three equal parts based on its length direction. The peripheral portion of an object can be defined as a portion located on one side or the other side of the central portion among the three-part divisions. The peripheral portion of an object can include a surface in contact with the central portion and a surface on its opposite side. Its opposite side surface can be defined as the object's border or edge. In this invention, the degree of deformation resistance represents the degree to which an object resists deformation, and can be defined as a value determined by factors including the object's thickness, shape, material, and processing method. In this invention, the degree of heat transfer resistance represents the degree to which an object impedes heat transfer, and can be defined as a value determined by factors including the object's thickness, shape, material, and processing method.In this invention, heat transfer resistance can be defined as at least one or the sum of at least two of the following: degree of conduction resistance, degree of radiation resistance, and degree of convection resistance. The terms "upper side," "lower side," "right side," "left side," "front side," and "rear side" used in the following description may be used interchangeably. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The coordinate system shown is for illustrative purposes only. "+Z" refers to the top, "-Z" to the bottom, "+Y" to the right, "-Y" to the left, "+X" to the front, and "-X" to the rear. In this specification, the front-back direction can be an example of the X-axis, the left-right direction can be an example of the Y-axis, and the up-down direction can be an example of the Z-axis.

[0087] The heat insulation element 10 of the present invention can be applied to a refrigerator 1. The refrigerator 1 may include: a body 2, providing a cabinet 9 capable of storing items; and a door 3 configured to open and close the body 2. The cabinet 9 is equipped with a cold source for supplying cold air. As an example, the cold source may be an evaporator 7 that evaporates refrigerant to remove heat. The refrigerator may include a compressor 4 that compresses the refrigerant. The refrigerator may include a condenser 5 that condenses the compressed refrigerant. The condenser 5 may be connected to an expander 6 that expands the condensed refrigerant.

[0088] In this invention, the third plate 16 can prevent the wall forming the heat insulation body 10 from deforming, denting, or collapsing towards the interior of the vacuum space 15.

[0089] The wall forming the insulation 10 may include a first plate 11 and a second plate 12. A third plate 16 may be disposed on at least one of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12.

[0090] The third plate 16 can be disposed in the thinner portion of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. The third plate 16 can also be disposed in the weaker portion of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12.

[0091] The third plate 16 can be disposed on at least one side of the inner and outer sides of the vacuum space portion 15.

[0092] The third plate 16 may be disposed on at least one curved portion of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. The third plate 16 may be disposed on at least a portion of the periphery of the vacuum space 15 or the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. The third plate 16 may be disposed separately from the heat insulation member covering the periphery of the vacuum space 15 or the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. The third plate 16 may be disposed on at least a portion of the heat insulation member covering the periphery of the vacuum space 15 or the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. The third plate 16 may be configured to extend to the outermost corner rod among a plurality of rods disposed inside the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. The third plate 16 may extend to a portion of at least one curved portion 11b, 12c of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12.

[0093] The third plate 16 may have a thickness thinner than either the first plate 11 or the second plate 12. The third plate 16 may have portions with different thicknesses. The third plate 16 may have portions with variable thickness. The third plate 16 may have longer and more curved portions to accommodate heat conduction paths.

[0094] The third plate 16 may include a grid-shaped portion. The third plate 16 may include a portion that has been cut off on one side.

[0095] The portion of the third plate 16 that overlaps with the support member grid can have a thinner thickness 16b. The portion of the third plate 16 that does not overlap with the support member grid can have a thicker thickness 16a. In the portion where the third plate 16 overlaps with the support member grid, the density of the support member grid can be reduced. The support member grid can be a grid comprising a plurality of rods 20 and support plates 22a, 22b.

[0096] The third plate 16 may be disposed between the support plate of the support assembly and at least one of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12.

[0097] Figure 6 An example is shown where the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 are supported by two rods.

[0098] Reference Figure 6 The third plate 16 can be configured to be inserted inside or outside the first plate 11. The third plate 16 can extend to cover at least a portion of the outermost rod. This prevents damage or deformation caused by sagging of the first plate 11.

[0099] The third plate 16 may not extend to the portion where the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 are joined or sealed to each other. The third plate 16 may not extend to the side frame or the second part 11b of the first plate 11. The third plate 16 may have a surface that connects at least a portion of the first part 11a of the first plate 11.

[0100] A reinforcing member 40 may be provided on one side of the second plate 12. The reinforcing member 40 may be disposed on one side of the insulation 10 and / or have a curved portion to facilitate strength enhancement. Since the reinforcing member 40 may be disposed at a corner on one side of the second plate 12, it may also be referred to as a corner frame. When at least two insulations 10 are joined together, the reinforcing member 40 may be disposed between the second plate 12 of the first insulation 10 and the second plate 12 of the second insulation 10. The strength of the second plate 12 itself can be enhanced by the reinforcing member 40, and the strength between the first insulation and the second insulation 10 can be enhanced. As an example, the reinforcing member 40 may be disposed in the third portion of the second plate 12. The reinforcing member 40 may be inserted into a portion that is further curved from the third portion.

[0101] The second plate 12 may include a first portion 12a forming a vacuum insulation portion and a second portion 12b extending further from the first portion 12a.

[0102] The second plate 12 may include a third portion 12c that is bent from the second portion 12b. One side of the third portion 12c may be further bent. Thus, the second plate 12 can form a structure that is bent twice, thereby using the shape itself to enhance strength.

[0103] At least two insulation elements 10 can be joined together between the second plate 12 of the structure that is bent twice from one side. Thus, strength can be increased at the joint of the at least two insulation elements 10.

[0104] Figure 7 An example is shown where the third plate 16 is configured not to cover the outermost corner rod 20 and the rod 20 adjacent to the outermost corner rod 20. The third plate 16 may be configured to extend between the second and third rods 20 from the outermost side.

[0105] A block 30 may be provided on one side of the heat insulation body 10. The block 30 may include a non-vacuum heat insulation portion. The block 30 may also include a portion that covers or is combined with the non-vacuum heat insulation portion.

[0106] The third plate 16 can be separate from or not overlap with the block 30 along the length of the insulation 10. This reduces heat transfer from the third plate 16 to the block 30.

[0107] The third plate 16 may not extend to the edge of the first plate 11. This reduces heat transfer from the third plate 16 through the first plate 11 to the second plate 12.

[0108] Optionally, the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention may include a support member for maintaining the vacuum space 15. The support member may include a rod 20 and support plates 22a, 22b. The rod 20 may extend along the thickness direction of the vacuum space 15. The support plates 22a, 22b may be connected to at least one of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. The support plates 22a, 22b may connect a plurality of rods 20 to each other.

[0109] Optionally, the heat insulation body 10 of the present invention may include a radiation-resistant sheet 23 that reduces the amount of heat transfer generated by radiation. The radiation-resistant sheet 23 may be formed parallel to the longitudinal direction of one of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 in the vacuum space portion 15. A plurality of radiation-resistant sheets 23 may be provided.

[0110] Figure 8 An example is shown where the third plate 16 extends to one side of the first plate 11 via the outermost corner rod 20. As an example, when the third plate 16 extends to the position where the block 30 is provided and the edge of the first plate 11, deformation may occur in the outermost corner rod 20 due to the third plate 16. In particular, when high-temperature exhaust is used to form the vacuum space 15, deformation of the edge portion may occur due to deformation of the first plate 11.

[0111] That is, the third plate 16 preferably does not extend to the edge of the first plate 11. In this way, the third plate 16 can be separated from the edge of the first plate 11. As a result, deformation or damage can be prevented from the outermost corner bar 20 of the heat insulation body 10 and the bar 20 adjacent to the outermost corner bar 20 or near the edge of the heat insulation body 10.

[0112] Reference Figure 9 The third plate 16 can be formed to include a cut portion 16e that is cut on one side.

[0113] The third plate 16 can be cut open on one side of the insulation 10. The portion of the third plate 16 where the block 30 of the first plate 11 is disposed or the portion where the insulation 10 is joined to each other can be cut open. The cut portion 16e of the third plate 16 can separate the block 30.

[0114] Reference Figure 10 Optionally, the third plate 16 may be provided with grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d.

[0115] Optionally, at least two heat insulation elements 10 may be provided in directions that intersect each other. A block 30 may be easily provided on one side between the heat insulation elements 10 that are connected to each other.

[0116] It may be difficult to install blocks 30 in the portion between at least two insulation bodies 10 (i.e., corner portions). The corner portions where the door meets the body may also include portions for the joining of decorative elements. Thus, the portion between the insulation bodies 10 may have areas that are not easily insulated.

[0117] Therefore, if the third plate 16 is provided with grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d, the amount of heat transferred through the third plate 16 can be reduced by utilizing the space between the ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d. This improves the heat insulation performance of parts that are difficult to insulate (such as the corners of the insulation body 10).

[0118] The third plate 16 can be formed as a plate, or as a grid, or as a combination of a plate-shaped portion and a grid-shaped portion.

[0119] Reference Figure 10 The third plate 16 may include a plate portion 16a and a grid portion.

[0120] The plate-shaped portion may include plate portion 16a. The grid-shaped portion may include grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d.

[0121] The plate portion 16a may be formed as an inner or outer portion disposed between the edge sides of the third plate 16. The plate portion 16a may have a thickness greater than that of the first plate 11. The plate portion 16a may have a thickness less than that of the second plate 12 or have the same thickness as the second plate 12.

[0122] The plate portion 16a may have a specified thickness and area.

[0123] The grid portion may be disposed on at least one side of the plate portion 16a. The grid portion may be connected to the edge of the plate portion 16a. The grid portion may include a first grid 16b and a second grid 16c. The first grid 16b may extend in one direction. The second grid 16c may extend in a direction intersecting the first grid 16b. The grid portion may include a border grid 16d that is configured to form the edge of the third plate 16.

[0124] Figure 10 An example is shown in which a plate portion 16a is formed on the inner or outer portion between the sides of the frame, and square portions 16b, 16c, and 16d are provided on the four sides of the plate portion 16a.

[0125] The grid-shaped ribs are formed by including a first grid, a second grid, and a border grid, thereby utilizing the space between the first grid, the second grid, and the border grid to reduce the amount of heat transferred through the third plate 16. As a result, the heat insulation performance of parts that are not easily insulated (such as the corners of the insulation body 10) can be improved.

[0126] Figure 11 The image shows a third plate 16 comprising grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, 16d and plate portion 16a.

[0127] The third plate 16 is disposed on the support member. A block 30 may be disposed overlappingly on the side of the third plate 16 where the grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d are provided. The block 30 may have a portion that does not overlap with or is separate from the plate portion 16a of the third plate 16.

[0128] This structure allows for reinforcement on one side of the insulation 10, where the block 30 is located. The space between the grid ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d can be used to reduce the degradation of insulation performance caused by conduction.

[0129] The grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d can be configured to overlap with the support member. The grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d can also be configured to overlap with the rod 20. Optionally, the grid-shaped ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d can have portions parallel to the extending direction of the support plates 22a and 22b supporting the rod 20. This allows for increased strength in the insulation 10 on which the rod 20 is disposed.

[0130] Optionally, the square ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d may have a wider spacing than the support plates 22a and 22b of the support rod 20. The spacing between the first squares may be wider than the spacing between the support plates 22a and 22b of the support rod 20. The spacing between the second squares may be wider than the spacing between the support plates 22a and 22b of the support rod 20. (Refer to...) Figure 11 The square ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d can be formed with a spacing that is approximately two or three times wider. Therefore, the space between the square ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d can be used to reduce the degradation of thermal insulation performance caused by conduction.

[0131] Optionally, the thickness of the square ribs 16b, 16c, and 16d can be set to be thinner than the thickness of the plate portion 16a, thereby improving the thermal insulation performance on one side of the insulation body 10.

[0132] Figure 12 and Figure 13 An example is shown in which a third plate 16 is provided on the first plate 11, wherein the third plate 16 has portions of different thicknesses.

[0133] Optionally, the third plate 16 may have portions with different thicknesses. The third plate 16 may include a first plate portion 16a and a second plate portion 16a. The first plate portion 16a may be a portion of the third plate 16 configured away from the edge portion of the heat insulation body 10. The second plate portion 16a may be a portion of the third plate 16 configured close to the edge portion of the heat insulation body 10. The second plate portion 16a may be formed from a component separate from the first plate portion 16a. Preferably, the thickness of the portion of the third plate 16 adjacent to the edge of the heat insulation body 10 is formed to be thinner, thereby minimizing the deterioration of the heat insulation performance. The first plate portion 16a may be formed to be thicker than the second plate portion 16a. As an example, the first plate portion 16a may have the same thickness as the first plate 11. The second plate portion 16a may have a thickness that is thicker than the first plate 11 and thinner than the second plate 12. The second plate portion 16a may have a portion overlapping with the block 30. The second plate portion 16a is preferably formed to allow for a longer heat conduction path. The second plate portion 16a may not extend to the edge of the heat insulation 10. The second plate portion 16a may have a portion parallel to the first portion of the first plate 11.

[0134] Optionally, the third plate 16 may have a portion separate from the block 30 disposed on one side of the insulation 10.

[0135] Figure 14 This indicates an improvement in heat transfer due to the reduction or removal of the third plate 16, or due to the structure having square ribs 16b, 16c, 16d.

[0136] When the third plate 16 is reduced in size by approximately 50 mm, a 2.5% improvement in heat transfer can be confirmed. Compared to reducing the third plate 16 by approximately 50 mm, when the third plate 16 is reduced in size by approximately 60 to 90 mm, no significant improvement in heat transfer can be confirmed. Therefore, it is preferable to reduce the third plate 16 by approximately 50 mm.

[0137] Figures 15 to 17An example is shown where heat conduction can be minimized by increasing the pitch between a plurality of rods 20. Support plates 22a and 22b can be formed as a grid structure having portions extending along a first direction and portions extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction. A plurality of rods 20 can be disposed at the intersections of the portions extending along the first direction and the portions extending along the second direction of the support plates 22a and 22b. The plurality of rods 20 can be alternately disposed at the intersections of the portions extending along the first direction and the portions extending along the second direction. That is, the plurality of rods 20 can be disposed at 13 out of a total of 25 intersections. This increases the pitch of the rods 20 in the portion where the third plate 16 is disposed. Compared to a structure where rods 20 are disposed at all 25 intersections, a structure where rods 20 are disposed at 13 out of 25 intersections increases the average pitch from 23 mm to 32 mm. Therefore, referring to… Figure 17 The graph, with 100% coverage, confirms a 7.5% improvement in power consumption. Due to the increased spacing of the multiple rods 20, heat conduction can be minimized without developing additional molds. With 46% coverage of the increased spacing area, a 3.5% improvement in power consumption can be confirmed.

[0138] The thermal insulation 10 described above is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above. The embodiments may be selectively combined from all or part of each embodiment to enable various modifications.

[0139] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential features of the invention. Therefore, the detailed description above should be considered exemplary in all respects and not construed as restrictive. The scope of the invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the invention are included within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A heat insulation body, wherein, include: First board; Second board; A vacuum space is provided between the first plate and the second plate; as well as The third plate is disposed in the vacuum space and is connected to at least a portion of the first plate and the second plate.

2. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A support plate that supports at least one of the first plate and the second plate in the vacuum space. The third plate is disposed between at least one of the first plate and the second plate and the support plate.

3. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, The third plate is formed in a plate shape or in a grid shape. Alternatively, it can be formed into a combination of plate-shaped and grid-shaped sections.

4. The heat insulation body according to claim 3, wherein, The grid section includes: The first square extends in one direction; and The second square extends along a direction that intersects with the first direction.

5. The heat insulation body according to claim 3, wherein, A block is provided on one side of the heat insulation body, and the plate-shaped portion does not overlap with the block.

6. The heat insulation body according to claim 4, wherein, The grid-shaped portion is disposed on at least one side of the plate-shaped portion.

7. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A plurality of rods, the plurality of said rods supporting the first plate and the second plate in the vacuum space; The third plate extends to cover at least a portion of the outermost of the plurality of the rods.

8. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, The third plate has a grid-like shape or has a portion cut off on one side.

9. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, The second plate includes a portion forming a vacuum insulation section and a portion bent from one side of the portion forming the vacuum insulation section.

10. The heat insulation body according to claim 9, wherein, One side of the curved portion is further curved.

11. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, The third plate has a portion that contacts the side of the first plate that forms the vacuum space.

12. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, A reinforcing member with a curved portion is provided on one side of the second plate.

13. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, The third plate includes a grid-shaped section. A block is provided on one side of the insulation, and the grid-shaped portion has a portion that overlaps with the block.

14. The heat insulation body according to claim 1, wherein, The third plate includes: The plate portion forms an inner or outer portion disposed between the sides of the frame; and A grid section is provided on at least one side of the plate section; The grid section includes a first grid and a second grid that extend in directions that intersect each other.

15. The thermal insulation body according to claim 14, wherein, include: A plurality of rods are disposed in the vacuum space, supporting the first plate and the second plate, and arranged at predetermined intervals; The spacing between at least one of the first square and the second square is wider than the spacing between the plurality of the rods.

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