Heat insulator
By setting insulation material joints at the corners of the refrigerator's vacuum insulation panel and fixing them with bolts, the problem of thermal bridging at the corners of the vacuum insulation panel is solved, enhancing the refrigerator's insulation performance and the stability of the internal components.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing refrigerator vacuum insulation panels have a thermal bridging effect at the corners, causing cold air leakage. It is also difficult to integrally form a protrusion on the metal inner shell to connect the shelves and partitions, which affects the insulation performance and manufacturing difficulty.
The structure employs a thermal insulation body, which involves setting thermal insulation material joints at the corners of the vacuum thermal insulation panel and fixing the joints to the panel using bolt plates and connecting holes. Combined with shelf hanging plates and drawer guides, a tight frame is formed to enhance the thermal insulation effect.
It effectively blocks the thermal bridge effect, increases the insulation area without affecting the internal volume of the refrigerator, simplifies the installation process of the joints, and improves the insulation performance of the refrigerator and the stability of the connection of internal components.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a heat insulation element. Specifically, it relates to a refrigerator equipped with a heat insulation element. Background Technology
[0002] In Japanese Patent Publication JP2013-002656A (publication date: January 7, 2013, hereinafter referred to as Patent Document 1), a refrigerator that can save on the number of manufacturing steps is disclosed.
[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a refrigerator with an insulated shell consisting of a vacuum-insulated panel disposed between an outer case and an inner case. The inner case has a protrusion extending inwards. The protrusion is integrally formed in the inner case. The protrusion has a shelf support, a guide rail, and a partition wall support, and can be combined with and supported by shelves, drawers, partition walls, and other components integrated into the refrigerator's interior. Patent Document 1 has the problem that it is difficult to integrally form the protrusion in an inner case made of metal.
[0004] Therefore, additional component joints are needed inside the refrigerator to connect shelves, drawers, and partitions. When two vacuum insulated panels are assembled at right angles, the inner shells of each panel meet at their corners. The corners of the metal inner shells act as heat bridges, causing cold (or hot) air inside the refrigerator to leak through these corners. Furthermore, according to Patent Document 1, a sheet-like connecting portion is integrally formed on the inner shell of the vacuum insulated panel. However, in this case, the sheet-like connecting portion is thicker than the inner shell, making it difficult to manufacture the vacuum insulated panel that is integrally formed with the inner shell.
[0005] Therefore, additional insulation components are needed to minimize heat leakage at the corners of refrigerators using vacuum insulation panels. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve
[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigerator with a structure that can solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0008] The first objective is to provide a refrigerator with a structure that can strengthen the insulation of the corner portions where multiple vacuum insulation bodies are connected.
[0009] The second objective is to provide a refrigerator with a structure that can increase the insulation area without affecting the internal volume of the refrigerator.
[0010] The third objective is to provide a refrigerator with a structure that allows for easy integration of joints and additional insulation blocks.
[0011] The fourth objective is to provide a refrigerator with a structure in which the joints and insulation blocks are uniformly and tightly attached to the second shell of the vacuum insulation body.
[0012] The fifth objective is to provide a refrigerator in which shelf mounting plates or drawer guides can be easily integrated into the interior of a refrigerator with a vacuum-insulated panel to provide a structure for components such as shelves or drawers.
[0013] The sixth objective is to provide a refrigerator with a structure in which internal components such as shelf hanging plates or drawer guides are used to ensure that the joints and insulation blocks are evenly and tightly attached to the second shell of the vacuum insulation body.
[0014] Technical solutions to the problem
[0015] The heat insulation body of the present invention can be provided as at least one heat insulation body. As an example, the heat insulation body of the present invention can provide a first wall extending in one direction and a second wall extending in a direction different from said first direction. As another example, the heat insulation body of the present invention can include a first heat insulation body and a second heat insulation body. The second heat insulation body can be provided as a separate component separate from the first heat insulation body. The second heat insulation body can be connected to the first heat insulation body using a connecting member. In the present invention, the connecting member can be defined as a joint. The second heat insulation body can include a portion extending in the same direction as the first heat insulation body. A plurality of first panels, second panels, third panels, and fourth panels can be provided. The panels can be heat insulation bodies or vacuum insulation bodies. The first panel can include one type of first panel forming a first side of the refrigerator, and another type of first panel forming a second side of the refrigerator. At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth panels can provide at least a portion of the wall forming the storage compartment of the refrigerator. At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth panels can provide at least a portion of the wall forming the body of the refrigerator.
[0016] The refrigerator of the present invention may include at least one panel. A plurality of said panels may be connected by a joint. The present invention may include a first panel forming a first surface (e.g., a side surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present invention may include a second panel forming a second surface (e.g., a back surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present invention may include a third panel forming a third surface (e.g., a top surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present invention may include a fourth panel forming a fourth surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the refrigerator. A plurality of the first, second, third, and fourth panels may be provided. The panels may be heat insulators or vacuum insulators.
[0017] In this invention, a body may be provided, which includes a first storage chamber. The body comprises a first plate disposed toward the first storage chamber, a second plate disposed toward the outside of the first storage chamber, and a vacuum space located between the first plate and the second plate. In this invention, a body may be provided including a support member for supporting the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, a first storage chamber connector may be provided, formed of a material different from the first plate and / or disposed at the corner portion where at least two panels forming the first storage chamber are connected. Optionally, a component joint may be provided to engage the first storage chamber connector with the first plate at the corner portion. With this configuration, the first storage chamber connector can strengthen the insulation of the corner portion where multiple vacuum insulation bodies are connected. The component joint allows for easy connection of the connector and additional insulation blocks.
[0018] The storage room may include a first storage room and a second storage room.
[0019] A connecting portion protruding from one side of the first storage compartment connector may be provided. The connecting portion may have a connecting hole. The connecting portion may include a bolt plate that connects and engages with the first plate. The connecting portion may include a bolt portion protruding from the bolt plate and passing through the connecting hole. The connecting portion may include a nut that engages with the bolt portion. Thus, the first storage compartment connector can be easily connected through the engagement of the bolt plate and the connecting portion.
[0020] In this invention, a third panel forming a third side of the refrigerator, a fourth panel forming a fourth side of the refrigerator, at least two first panels forming a first side of the refrigerator, and a second panel forming a second side of the refrigerator may be provided. The first storage compartment may be located at a higher position than the second storage compartment. The first storage compartment connector may include a first connector disposed at the corner portion where the second panel and the third panel connect. The first storage compartment connector may include a second connector disposed at the corner portion where the second panel and the first panel connect and / or extending from the end of the first connector. The connecting portion may protrude from at least one of the first connector and the second connector to cover a portion of the bolt plate. Thus, the connecting portion can engage at least one connector of the first storage compartment connector.
[0021] The joint may include a first joint extending from one end of the first connector to cover a portion of the bolt plate. The joint may also include a second joint extending from one side of the second connector to cover a portion of the bolt plate and / or configured separately from the first joint. Thus, the first and second joints can securely engage the first storage compartment connector.
[0022] Optionally, at least one shelf may be provided in the first storage compartment. The component joint may include at least one sidewall protruding from the first shelf. The component joint may include a connecting wall connecting the sidewall and / or having a through hole so that the end of the shelf can be hooked into the space between the plurality of sidewalls. The component joint may include a shelf joint protruding from one of the sidewalls to cover the bolt plate. Thus, the shelf connecting wall of the component joint can easily install and remove the shelf.
[0023] The first storage compartment connector may include an extending rib that protrudes from one corner of the second connector or extends along the second connector. The component joint may include a fitting portion that protrudes from another sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls to cover the extending rib. Thus, the fitting portion of the component joint allows the first storage compartment connector to fit evenly and tightly.
[0024] The first storage compartment connector may include a third connector disposed at the corner where the third panel and the first panel connect, or combined with the first connector and the second connector. Thus, the third connector can prevent heat leakage from the corner where the third panel and the first panel connect.
[0025] The component joint may include a third plate attached to the first plate to cover the first storage compartment connector. Thus, the third plate of the component joint can securely engage with the first storage compartment connector.
[0026] The first panel can be made of metal. The first storage compartment joint can be made of at least one of the following thermal insulation materials: PU, ABS, and EPS. Therefore, the first storage compartment joint can effectively block heat leakage at the corners where at least two panels are connected.
[0027] The body may include a third panel forming a third side of the refrigerator, a first panel forming a first side of the refrigerator, and / or a second panel forming a second side of the refrigerator. A plurality of first panels are provided, and may be provided with partition walls extending between at least two of the first panels to separate a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment. The component joint may be coupled to at least one of the third panel and the partition wall. The component joint may include a snap-fit frame coupled to the first storage compartment connector so that the first storage compartment connector is snap-fitted to the corner portion. Thus, the snap-fit frame allows the first storage compartment connector to be easily snapped to the body.
[0028] The first storage compartment connector may include a first connector disposed at the corner portion where the second panel and the third panel meet.
[0029] The first storage compartment connector may include a second connector disposed at the corner portion where the second panel and the first panel connect. The second connector may extend from the end of the first connector. The fitting frame may include a first horizontal portion extending along the surface of the first connector, or configured to connect with the surface of the first connector. The fitting frame may include a first vertical portion extending from both ends of the first horizontal portion along the surface of the second connector, or configured to connect with the surface of the second connector. Thus, the first horizontal portion and the first vertical portion of the fitting frame can make the first storage compartment connector fit evenly and tightly.
[0030] The component joint may be provided with a bolt portion. The component joint may include a bolt plate that is attached to the third panel.
[0031] The component joint may include a joint plate, which is configured to cover the bolt plate, or has a joint hole through which the bolt portion can pass.
[0032] The component joint may include a first fastening plate extending from the joint plate to connect with the surface of the first connector. The component joint may also include a second fastening plate extending from the first fastening plate to connect with the surface of the first horizontal portion, and together with the first fastening plate, to ensure that a portion of the fastening frame is tightly attached to the third panel. Thus, the fastening plates of the component joint can easily attach a portion of the fastening frame to the third panel.
[0033] The component joint may include a shelf mounting plate for attaching to a shelf disposed in the first storage compartment. The shelf mounting plate may protrude from the attached frame. The shelf mounting plate may include a connecting wall that protrudes from or extends along the first vertical portion and has a through hole for inserting an end of the shelf. Thus, the shelf mounting plate at the component joint allows for easy installation and removal of the shelf.
[0034] The shelf mounting plate may include a sidewall extending from the connecting wall toward the second panel. The shelf mounting plate may include a shelf joint extending from the sidewall, or having a connecting hole through which the bolt portion passes, the shelf joint being attached to the second panel. Thus, the shelf joint of the component connection allows for easy installation and removal of the shelf mounting plate.
[0035] It may include insulating blocks extending from the corner portions where at least two of the panels are joined. Thus, the insulating blocks can increase the refrigerator's insulating area without affecting the internal volume.
[0036] The insulating block may include at least one insulating material selected from PU, ABS, and EPS. The insulating block may include a block cover configured to surround the insulating material. Thus, the insulating block can effectively block heat leakage from the second panel and the first panel.
[0037] The insulation block can be integrally formed with the first storage compartment connector. This allows for easy installation and removal of both the first storage compartment connector and the insulation block.
[0038] In this invention, a third panel forming a third side of the refrigerator, a second panel forming a second side of the refrigerator, and / or a first panel forming a first side of the refrigerator may be included. In this invention, a multi-port conduit may be included, disposed on the second panel, either communicating with the second storage compartment or transferring cold air received from the second storage compartment to the first storage compartment. The insulation block may include a first insulation block extending along the second panel to surround the multi-port conduit. Thus, the first insulation block can effectively block heat leakage from the multi-port conduit.
[0039] The insulation block may include a second insulation block extending along the first panel forming the first storage compartment. The insulation block may include a drawer guide protruding to guide movement of drawers introduced into or drawn out of the first storage compartment. The drawer guide may be integrated with the second insulation block. Thus, the second insulation block effectively blocks heat leakage from the drawer.
[0040] In this invention, a first storage chamber is provided, and a first plate disposed toward the first storage chamber, a second plate disposed toward the outside of the first storage chamber, and a vacuum space located between the first plate and the second plate are provided. A first storage chamber connector may be provided at the corner portion where at least two panels forming the first storage chamber are connected. A heat-insulating block may be provided extending along the panels from the first storage chamber connector. A tight-fitting frame may be provided to engage with the first storage chamber connector, so that the first storage chamber connector and the heat-insulating block are tightly attached to the corner portion. The tight-fitting frame may include: a second horizontal portion extending to connect with the heat-insulating block; and / or a second vertical portion extending from the end of the second horizontal portion to connect with the heat-insulating block. Thus, the tight-fitting frame allows the first storage chamber connector or the heat-insulating block to be easily joined. The tight-fitting frame eliminates the need for bolt plates, thereby not only preventing heat leakage through the corners but also improving heat insulation performance.
[0041] Invention Effects
[0042] According to embodiments of the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
[0043] First, the refrigerator body is made by assembling at least two panels made of vacuum insulation, and joints made of insulation material are provided at the corners where the plurality of vacuum insulation panels are connected, thereby enhancing the insulation of the corners.
[0044] Second, bolt plates are provided on at least two panels, with bolt portions protruding from the bolt plates. A joint portion with a connecting hole is provided at the joint. The bolt portion passes through the connecting hole of the joint portion, and a nut is engaged with the bolt portion, thereby allowing the joint to be easily engaged with the second panel or other body components using the bolt plates.
[0045] Third, the insulation blocks can be integrally formed at the joint. The insulation blocks can increase the insulation area of the joint. The insulation blocks can be configured using space without changing the internal volume of the refrigerator.
[0046] Fourth, the heat insulation block can be joined using a bolt plate provided on the main body. A joining hole is formed in the heat insulation block. The bolt portion of the bolt plate passes through the joining hole in the heat insulation block, and a nut is engaged with the bolt portion. Thus, the heat insulation block can be easily joined to the main body, such as the second panel and the first panel, using the bolt plate.
[0047] Fifth, the fitted frame can be integrated with the joint or integrally formed with the joint to form the insulation block. A mating hole is formed in the fitted frame. The bolt portion of the bolt plate passes through the mating hole in the insulation block and the mating hole in the fitted frame; the nut is engaged with the bolt portion, thus the fitted frame allows the insulation block to be tightly fitted to the surface of the body. Extension ribs can extend along the length of the joint. The fitted frame can be pressed to tightly fit the joint to the surface of the body by pressing the extension ribs or directly pressing the joint.
[0048] Sixth, internal components such as shelves and drawers can be attached to the main body using individual component joints. Shelf mounting plates or drawer guides with through holes can be easily attached to the main body using bolt plates. The bolt portion of the bolt plate passes through the mounting hole of the shelf mounting plate, and the nut is engaged with the bolt portion, thus allowing the shelf to be easily attached to the main body. Similarly, the bolt portion of the bolt plate passes through the mounting hole of the drawer guide, and the nut is engaged with the bolt portion, thus allowing the drawer guide to be easily attached to the main body.
[0049] Seventh, a portion of the frame can be attached to the partition wall. Another portion of the frame can be attached to the fourth section of the insulation block, which serves as the fourth panel. The frame and drawer guide are joined using bolts on a bolt plate, allowing the frame to easily and securely attach the drawer guide to the surface of the first panel.
[0050] Eighth, the insulation block is integrally formed with the second storage compartment joint and is tightly fitted to the frame. This allows for easy integration of the second storage compartment joint or insulation block into the main body. The tight-fitting frame eliminates the need for bolt plates, thus not only preventing heat leakage through the corners but also improving insulation performance. Attached Figure Description
[0051] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the appearance of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0052] Figure 2 It is used for explanation Figure 1 A conceptual diagram of the vacuum insulation provided in the refrigerator.
[0053] Figure 3 It is used to explain what is provided. Figure 2 A conceptual diagram of the third board.
[0054] Figure 4 It is used to explain what is provided. Figure 3 A conceptual diagram of a heat transfer barrier plate.
[0055] Figure 5 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the main body of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0056] Figure 6 It is shown in Figure 5A conceptual diagram showing a case where a bolt plate is installed inside the main body.
[0057] Figure 7 It is shown in Figure 5 A conceptual diagram of a body with internal joints.
[0058] Figure 8 It is shown Figure 7 A conceptual diagram of the structure of the second storage chamber connector.
[0059] Figure 9 It is shown in Figure 5 A conceptual diagram of a body with internal joints.
[0060] Figure 10 As along Figure 9 The cross-sectional view along line XVI-XVI is a conceptual diagram showing the first storage compartment joint being assembled using bolt plates.
[0061] Figure 11 As along Figure 9 The sectional view taken along line XVIII-XVVIII is a conceptual diagram showing the second storage compartment joint being assembled using bolt plates.
[0062] Figure 12 As along Figure 9 The cross-sectional view along the XIX-XIX line is a conceptual diagram showing the formation of a second panel exhaust port at the second storage compartment joint.
[0063] Figure 13 As along Figure 9 The sectional view taken along line XX-XX is a conceptual diagram showing the formation of a fourth panel exhaust port at the joint of the second storage compartment.
[0064] Figure 14 This is a conceptual diagram showing the arrangement of the shelf mounting plate, evaporator mounting plate, and drawer guide of the present invention on the main body.
[0065] Figure 15 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view taken along line XXII-XXII.
[0066] Figure 16 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view taken along line XXIII-XXIII.
[0067] Figure 17 It is used for explanation Figure 14 A conceptual diagram of the tight-fitting structure of the first storage chamber joint.
[0068] Figure 18 It is shown Figure 14A front view of the arrangement of the shelves, the first storage drawer, and the second storage drawer in the main body.
[0069] Figure 19 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating a case in which a joint and a heat insulation block are added inside the body of another embodiment of the present invention.
[0070] Figure 20 It is shown in Figure 19 A conceptual diagram of a main body with shelves and drawers integrated inside.
[0071] Figure 21 It is shown in Figure 19 A concept diagram showing a second storage compartment with additional drawer guides and insulation material.
[0072] Figure 22 It is shown Figure 19 A conceptual diagram of a second storage compartment drawer guide connected using bolt plates.
[0073] Figure 23 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the structure of the component joint of another embodiment of the present invention, in which the first storage compartment connector is tightly attached to the surface of the body.
[0074] Figure 24 It is shown Figure 23 A conceptual diagram of the structure of the component joints.
[0075] Figure 25 It is shown Figure 24 A conceptual diagram of the structure of the support for the connecting parts in the middle.
[0076] Figure 26 It is shown Figure 23 A conceptual diagram of the component joints.
[0077] Figure 27 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the structure of the component joint of another embodiment of the present invention, in which the second storage compartment connector is tightly attached to the surface of the body.
[0078] Figure 28 It is shown in Figure 27 A conceptual diagram showing the internal connection of components in the second storage compartment joint.
[0079] Figure 29 It is along Figure 28 A sectional view taken along line XXXVI-XXXVI.
[0080] Figure 30 It is shown Figure 28 An exploded view showing the disassembly of the insulation block cover and insulation material.
[0081] Figure 31 It is shown Figure 28 A three-dimensional view of the joint between the components.
[0082] Figure 32 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the structure of the component joint of another embodiment of the present invention, in which the second storage compartment connector is tightly attached to the surface of the body.
[0083] Figure 33 This is a conceptual diagram showing the situation before and after the insulation block of the second storage chamber is combined with the partition wall, according to another embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0084] The "Common Description" section will be described below, which contains the parts that are commonly defined in all embodiments of the present invention.
[0085] 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.
[0086] 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.
[0087] 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.
[0088] 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.
[0089] 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.
[0090] 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.
[0091] 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.
[0092] 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.
[0093] 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.
[0094] 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.
[0095] 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).
[0096] 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.
[0097] 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)
[0098] 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.
[0099] 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).
[0100] The drawer guide may include a second storage compartment drawer guide disposed in the second storage compartment.
[0101] The insulation or refrigerator of the present invention may include shelves and / or shelf support frames.
[0102] 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.
[0103] Hereinafter, the "Description based on the accompanying drawings" section of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0104] 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.
[0105] 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.
[0106] 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.
[0107] 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.
[0108] 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) that forms a path for air to pass through. The port can include an exhaust port that provides a path for air to be discharged from the space formed between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 to form 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 material, 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.
[0109] 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.
[0110] In this invention, the connection between object A and object B can be defined as at least a portion of object A being directly connected to at least a portion of object B, or at least a portion of object A being connected to at least a portion of object B through 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.
[0111] 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.
[0112] Figure 5 This is a conceptual diagram showing the main body 100 of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0113] Figure 6 It is shown in Figure 5 A conceptual diagram of a case where a bolt plate 109 is provided inside the main body 100.
[0114] Figure 7 It is shown in Figure 5 A conceptual diagram of a body 100 with a connector 110 internally connected.
[0115] Figure 8 It is shown Figure 7 A conceptual diagram of the structure of the second storage compartment connector 120.
[0116] Figure 9 It is shown in Figure 5 A conceptual diagram of a body 100 with a connector 110 internally connected.
[0117] Figure 10As along Figure 9 The cross-sectional view along line XVI-XVI is a conceptual diagram showing the first storage compartment joint 115 being joined using bolt plate 109.
[0118] Figure 11 As along Figure 9 The sectional view taken along line XVIII-XVVIII is a conceptual diagram showing the second storage compartment joint 120 being joined using bolt plate 109.
[0119] Figure 12 As along Figure 9 The cross-sectional view along the XIX-XIX line is a conceptual diagram showing the case where the second panel exhaust port 1215 is formed in the second storage compartment joint 120.
[0120] Figure 13 As along Figure 9 The sectional view taken along line XX-XX is a conceptual diagram showing the case where a fourth panel exhaust port 1224 is formed in the second storage compartment connector 120.
[0121] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The refrigerator of the present invention includes a body 100 and a door (not shown).
[0122] The main body 100 forms the appearance of a refrigerator. The main body 100 may consist of at least two panels.
[0123] A mechanical room may be provided in a portion of the fourth panel 104.
[0124] The vacuum insulation 108 may be part of at least one of the following panels: a second panel 101, a third panel 102, a first panel 103, and a fourth panel 104. A storage chamber is formed inside the body 100. The storage chamber includes a second storage chamber 106 and / or a first storage chamber 105. The second storage chamber 106 and the first storage chamber 105 may be separately configured in one direction (e.g., vertically) of the body 100. In this embodiment, the first storage chamber 105 and the second storage chamber 106 are shown respectively configured on one side (e.g., the upper side) and the other side (e.g., the lower side) of the body 100. The second storage chamber 106 and the first storage chamber 105 may be separated by a partition wall 107. The partition wall 107 may extend from one first panel 1031 in one direction (e.g., horizontally) to the surface of another first panel 1032. The partition wall 107 may be configured at the center of the body 100.
[0125] When the height (vertical distance) between the fourth panel 104 and the third panel 102 is divided into three equal parts, the partition wall 107 can be positioned between 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of the height from the fourth panel 104 upwards. In this embodiment, the partition wall 107 is shown positioned approximately 1 / 3 of the height from the fourth panel 104 upwards.
[0126] The partition wall 107 may include a partition wall cover made of plastic injection molding and a heat insulation material disposed on the partition wall cover. The heat insulation material inside the partition wall 107 may be formed of PU foam or the like.
[0127] The doors include the first storage room door 105 and / or the second storage room door 106.
[0128] At least two types of panels forming the body 100 can be assembled in the following order. First, a second panel 101 and a third panel 102 can be assembled. A portion of the second panel 101 and a portion of the third panel 102 intersect and join in one direction (e.g., perpendicular to each other). A portion extending from the second panel 101 can be bent and joined to cover a portion of the third panel 102. Then, one of at least two first panels 103, a first panel 1031 (or the other first panel 1032), the second panel 101, and the third panel 102 can be assembled. One first panel 1031 extends outward. A component joint is provided inside the body 100. The component joint is configured to join components disposed on the body 100. For example, the component joint can join the connector 110, which will be described later.
[0129] In this embodiment, the component joint may include a bolt plate 109. The component joint can utilize the bolt plate 109 to connect components such as the connector 110 to the body 100. The bolt plate 109 is formed in plate shape.
[0130] Bolt plate 109 is disposed on the second panel 101 and the first panel 103 facing the storage compartment. Bolt plate 109 can be bonded to the first plate 1081 of at least one of the second panel 101, the first panel 1031, and the first panel 1032 by adhesive or welding.
[0131] The first plate 1081 constituting the vacuum insulation 108 is disposed towards the interior of the body 100. The second plate 1082 constituting the vacuum insulation 108 is disposed towards the exterior of the body 100.
[0132] The bolt plate 109 is formed such that its length is relatively greater than its width. The bolt plate 109 may include a first bolt plate 1091 extending along the length direction of the second panel 101. A plurality of first bolt plates 1091 are provided.
[0133] The first bolt plate 1091 is separately configured on the second panel 101. The first bolt plate 1091 located on one side (e.g., the upper side) of the separate first bolt plates 1091 may be located in the first storage compartment 105, and / or the first bolt plate 1091 located on the other side (e.g., the lower side) may be located in the second storage compartment 106.
[0134] The first bolt plate 1091 may be separately disposed from a portion of the second panel 101 (e.g., the left end and / or the right end) at a predetermined interval. The first interval between the first bolt plate 1091 and one side (e.g., the left) end or the other side (e.g., the right) end of the second panel 101 is smaller than the second interval between the center line of the length direction passing through the center of the second panel 101 along the length direction of the second panel 101 and the first bolt plate 1091.
[0135] The bolt plate 109 may include a second bolt plate 1092 extending in one direction along the first panels 1031, 1032. A plurality of second bolt plates 1092 are provided.
[0136] The second bolt plate 1092 is disposed separately from the first panels 1031 and 1032. The spacing between at least two second bolt plates 1092 may vary depending on the size of the components and their arrangement.
[0137] Based on the partition wall 107, a first storage room drawer guide 1411 may be provided on the first panel 103 of the first storage room 105. A second storage room drawer guide 1421 may be provided on the first panel 103 of the second storage room 106.
[0138] The second bolt plate 1092 may include a bolt plate 1093 for setting the first storage compartment drawer guide and a bolt plate 1094 for setting the second storage compartment drawer guide.
[0139] Of the at least two separate second bolt plates 1092, the second bolt plate 1092 located on one side may be located in the first storage chamber 105, and / or the second bolt plate 1092 located on the other side may be located in the second storage chamber 106.
[0140] The second bolt plate 1092 can be located at a lower position than the first bolt plate 1091.
[0141] However, the positions of the first bolt plate 1091 and the second bolt plate 1092 can be set differently depending on the position of the components disposed on the inner surface of the refrigerator body 100.
[0142] Bolt plate 109 includes at least one bolt portion 1095.
[0143] The bolt portion 1095 protrudes from the bolt plate 109 toward the storage chamber. External threads are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the bolt portion 1095 in a helical direction. The diameter of the bolt portion 1095 is smaller than the width of the bolt plate 109.
[0144] The bolt portions 1095 are arranged separately on the bolt plate 109 along the length direction at a predetermined interval.
[0145] Reference Figure 7 A connector 110 is disposed inside the body 100. The connector 110 is located at the corner of the panel of the body 100, which is made of vacuum insulation. The connector 110 is configured to connect at least two panels.
[0146] The connector 110, as an insulation material, can be formed from one or more of the following: PU (polyurethane), ABS (acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene), and EPS (expandable polystyrene). Thus, when at least two panels made of vacuum insulation are assembled together to form the refrigerator body 100, and the first plate 1081, serving as the second shell of the vacuum insulation, is made of metal, the connector 110 can minimize the leakage of cold (heat) air from the storage compartment to the outside of the body 100 to ensure insulation performance.
[0147] The connector 110 can enhance the insulation of the corner portions where multiple vacuum insulation bodies 108 are connected.
[0148] The connector 110 may include a connector cover 111 and a connector insulation material 112. The connector insulation material 112 is made of an insulation material such as PU. The connector cover 111 is configured to surround the connector insulation material 112. The connector cover 111 may be made of plastic.
[0149] To attach the connector 110 to the body 100, a connecting portion 1164, 118, or 124 may be provided on one side of the connector 110. The connecting portions 1164, 118, and 124 may include connecting holes. The connecting portions 1164, 118, and 124 engage with the component connecting portion through the connecting holes, thereby connecting the body 100 and the connector 110.
[0150] The mating portions 1164, 118, and 124 can be integrally formed with the connector 110. The mating portions 1164, 118, and 124 can protrude from one side of the connector 110. The mating portions 1164, 118, and 124 can extend in one direction from the connector cover 111. The mating portions 1164, 118, and 124 can have a thickness corresponding to that of the connector cover 111.
[0151] The joints 1164, 118, and 124 can be formed in the form of a plate. The joints 1164, 118, and 124 can be arranged coplanarly with one side of the connector 110.
[0152] The connector 110 includes an extension rib 114. The extension rib 114 may be integrally formed with the connector 110. The extension rib 114 may extend along the length direction of the connector 110. The length of the extension rib 114 may be greater than the width of the extension rib 114. The length of the extension rib 114 may be less than or equal to the length of the connector 110.
[0153] A portion of the joints 1164, 118, 124 and a portion of the extension rib 114 may be configured to overlap each other so that a portion of the joints 1164, 118, 124 covers a portion of the extension rib 114.
[0154] Thus, the joints 1164, 118, and 124 can receive pressure from the component joints, pressing the connector 110 and the extension rib 114 against the surface of the body 100, i.e., the first plate 1081 of the vacuum insulation 108, and making them adhere tightly.
[0155] One side of the extension rib 114 (e.g., the left or right end) can be configured to connect in one direction to one side of the bolt plate 109 (e.g., the right or left end).
[0156] Therefore, the movement of the extension rib 114 in one direction can be restricted by the bolt plate 109. The joint and the extension rib 114 can improve the fit between the surface of the body 100 and the joint 110.
[0157] The connector 110 may include a first storage chamber connector 115 disposed in the first storage chamber 105 and a second storage chamber connector 120 disposed in the second storage chamber 106.
[0158] Reference Figure 7 The first storage compartment connector 115 may include a first connector 116, which is disposed at the corner where the second panel 101 and the third panel 102 are connected.
[0159] The first connector 116 extends along one direction of the second panel 101. The first connector 116 is configured to connect the second panel 101 and the third panel 102. The first connector 116 may have a triangular cross-sectional shape.
[0160] The ends (e.g., both ends) of the first connector 116 may be configured to connect to at least one of a first panel 1031 and another first panel 1032.
[0161] The first of the three sides of the first connector 116 can be connected to the surface of the third panel 102. The second side of the first connector 116 can be connected to the surface of the second panel 101. The third side of the first connector 116 extends diagonally to connect the ends of the first and second surfaces. The third side of the first connector 116 can be configured to face the storage compartment.
[0162] A first connecting portion 1164 may be provided in the first connector 116. The first connecting portion 1164 is formed in the form of a plate. The first connecting portion 1164 may extend protruding from the second surface of the first connector 116. The first connecting portion 1164 has a connecting hole.
[0163] The first joint 1164 is configured to cover a portion of the first bolt plate 1091. The first joint 1164 and a portion of the first bolt plate 1091 are configured to overlap.
[0164] A bolt portion 1095, which is disposed on a portion of the first bolt plate 1091, can pass through the engagement hole of the first engagement portion 1164 to engage with the first engagement portion 1164. Engaging components such as nuts engage with the bolt portion 1095, so that the first joint 116 can be engaged with the first plate 1081 of the second panel 101.
[0165] It should be noted that a nut plate with a nut portion can be provided on the first plate 1081 of the second panel 101 to replace the bolt plate 109 with a bolt portion 1095. In this case, the bolt or other connecting member is connected to the nut portion, so that the first joint 116 can also be connected to the first plate 1081 of the second panel 101.
[0166] The first storage compartment connector 115 may include a second connector 117, which is disposed at the corner where the second panel 101 and the first panel 103 meet.
[0167] The second connector 117 extends outwards. The second connector 117 extends in length longer than the first bolt plate 1091. The second connector 117 is disposed at the end of the second panel 101. The second connector 117 has a triangular cross-sectional shape, which is very similar to the configuration of the first connector 116, so repeated description is omitted.
[0168] The first surface of the second connector 117 is connected to the surface of the first panel 103 and / or the second surface of the second connector 117 is connected to the surface of the second panel 101. The third surface of the second connector 117 extends diagonally to connect the first surface and the second surface of the second connector 117.
[0169] The second joint 118 can be formed by protruding from a portion (e.g., the lower side) of the second connector 117 in one direction (e.g., the left or right direction). The second joint 118 can be formed in the form of a plate. A joint hole is formed in the second joint 118.
[0170] The second joint 118 can be configured to cover a portion of the first bolt plate 1091. The second joint 118 and a portion of the first bolt plate 1091 can be configured to overlap.
[0171] A bolt portion 1095, which is disposed on a portion of the first bolt plate 1091, can pass through the engagement hole of the second engagement portion 118 to engage with the second engagement portion 118. Engaging components such as nuts engage with the bolt portion 1095, so that the second joint 117 can be engaged with the first plate 1081 of the second panel 101.
[0172] A portion of the second connector 117 can be connected to the partition wall 107 (see reference). Figure 9 ) face connection.
[0173] An extension rib 114 may also be provided on the second side of the second connector 117. The extension rib 114 may be formed by protruding in one direction (e.g., to the left or to the right) from the part where the second and third sides of the second connector 117 meet. The extension rib 114 may be integrally formed on the connector cap 111 of the second connector 117.
[0174] The extension rib 114 extends along the length of the second joint 117. One end of the extension rib 114 may be configured to connect to or overlap with one end of the first bolt plate 1091.
[0175] The first joint portion 1164 of the first connector 116 overlaps with the first bolt plate 1091 to cover the extended rib 114 of the second connector 117. The connecting components such as nuts are connected with the bolt portion 1095, thereby firmly maintaining the connection force of the first connector 116, the second connector 117 and the first bolt plate 1091.
[0176] When the first joint portion 1164 of the first connector 116 is engaged with the first bolt plate 1091, the first joint portion 1164 presses the extension rib 114 of the second connector 117, thereby achieving the effect of tightly attaching the second connector 117 to the surface of the second panel 101 and the first panel 103.
[0177] The extension rib 114 surrounds one side of the first bolt plate 1091, thus minimizing heat leakage through the bolt plate 109.
[0178] The first storage compartment connector 115 may include a third connector 119, which is disposed at the corner where the third panel 102 and the first panel 103 meet.
[0179] The third connector 119 extends along one direction of the first panel 103. The second connector 117 has a triangular cross-sectional shape, which is very similar to the first connector 116, so a repeated description is omitted.
[0180] The first surface of the third connector 119 is connected to the surface of the first panel 103, and / or the second surface of the third connector 119 is connected to the surface of the third panel 102. The third surface of the third connector 119 extends diagonally to connect the first surface and the second surface of the third connector 119.
[0181] A portion (e.g., the rear end) of the third connector 119, facing the direction opposite to the door, is connected to one end of the first connector 116 and a portion of the second connector 117. A connecting portion is also provided on a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the third connector 119. The connecting portion may be formed at an angle to face and connect with the third surface of the first connector 116. The connecting portion of the third connector 119 and one end of the first connector 116 are connected to each other.
[0182] A portion of the second connector 117 (e.g., the upper end) may connect to a portion of the first connector 116 (e.g., the lower end) and a portion of the third connector 119 (e.g., the lower rear end). The second connector 117 may support the first connector 116 and / or the third connector 119.
[0183] The first storage compartment connector 115 can be assembled in the order of the second connector 117, the first connector 116, and the third connector 119.
[0184] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The second storage compartment connector 120 may include a first connector 121, which is disposed at the corner portion where the fourth panel 104 and the second panel 101 connect.
[0185] The first connector 121 extends to form a first connector 121. The first connector 121 is configured to connect the fourth panel 104 and the second panel 101. The two ends of the first connector 121 can be connected to the first panels 1031 and 1032.
[0186] The first connector 121 may have a quadrilateral or pentagonal cross-sectional shape. In this embodiment, the first connector 121 has a pentagonal cross-sectional shape. The first face 1211 of the five sides of the first connector 121 may be formed to connect with the fourth panel 104. The first face 1211 of the first connector 121 may form a face of the first connector 121.
[0187] A receiving groove 1212 can be formed on the surface of the first joint 121 (see reference). Figure 13The receiving groove 1212 is a fourth panel exhaust port receiving groove for accommodating the fourth panel exhaust port 1224. The receiving groove 1212 can be formed in an open manner.
[0188] The receiving slot 1212 houses the fourth panel exhaust port 1224. Thus, the first connector 121 surrounds the fourth panel exhaust port 1224, thereby improving the thermal insulation performance by blocking the connection between the fourth panel exhaust port 1224 and the cold air of the second storage compartment 106.
[0189] The second surface 1212 of the first connector 121 can be formed to connect with the second panel 101. The second surface 1212 of the first connector 121 can form the surface of the first connector 121.
[0190] A plurality of holes 1214 and 1216 may be recessed on the second surface 1212 of the first connector 121. The first hole 1214 among the plurality of holes 1214 and 1216 is an exhaust port receiving hole for venting air to form the vacuum insulation 108 of the second panel 101.
[0191] The first hole 1214 accommodates the second panel exhaust port 1215. Thus, the first connector 121 surrounds the second panel exhaust port 1215, thereby improving the thermal insulation performance by blocking the connection between the second panel exhaust port 1215 and the cold air of the second storage compartment 106.
[0192] The second hole 1216 among the plurality of holes 1214 and 1216 can be a hole for forming the outlet of the suction line heat exchanger (hereinafter, SLHX). The suction line, as a refrigerant pipe connecting the evaporator 148 and the compressor, draws refrigerant that has passed through the evaporator 148 into the compressor. The SLHX is constructed by soldering a capillary tube to the outer peripheral surface of the suction line. Thus, the SLHX achieves heat exchange by surface-connecting the capillary tube and the suction line to each other on the suction side of the compressor.
[0193] The second hole 1216 accommodates the intake tube heat exchanger outlet 1217. Thus, the first connector 121 surrounds the intake tube heat exchanger outlet 1217, thereby improving the thermal insulation performance by blocking the connection between the intake tube heat exchanger outlet 1217 and the cold air in the second storage chamber 106.
[0194] A plurality of holes 1214, 1216 may be arranged separately in one direction. The first hole 1214 and / or the second hole 1216 may be formed to open toward the surface of the second panel 101. A suction tube connection hole may also be formed through the second hole 1216.
[0195] The third surface 1218 of the first connector 121 can form a surface of the first connector 121. A support surface can be formed on a portion of the third surface 1218 of the first connector 121 (e.g., the left and right ends). The support surface is formed in a planar shape. The support surface is configured to support the second connector 123, which will be described later.
[0196] A recessed groove 1219 may be formed on the third surface 1218 of the first connector 121. A through portion 1220 may be formed through the center of the groove 1219. A portion of the groove 1219 (e.g., at least one of the left and right sides) may be formed inclined from the support surface toward the through portion 1220 in one direction (e.g., downward).
[0197] The defrost water generated in the evaporator 148 can be discharged through the through-hole 1220. An overflow baffle 1221 is provided on a portion (e.g., the front end) of the recess 1219. The overflow baffle 1221 is configured to block one side of the recess 1219. Thus, the overflow baffle 1221 can prevent the defrost water accumulated in the recess 1219 from overflowing onto the surface of the first connector 121.
[0198] The fourth surface 1222 of the first connector 121 can form part of the surface of the first connector 121. The fourth surface 1222 of the first connector 121 can be formed by tilting downward from the third surface 1218. The fourth surface 1222 of the first connector 121 can not only increase the internal volume of the box, but also allow the cold air convection of the second storage chamber 106 to flow smoothly.
[0199] The fifth surface 1223 of the first connector 121 may form another portion of the surface of the first connector 121. The fifth surface 1223 of the first connector 121 may extend from the fourth surface 1222 in one direction (e.g., vertically). The fifth surface 1223 of the first connector 121 may provide a side surface for connection with an additional insulation.
[0200] Reference Figure 8 The second storage compartment connector 120 may include a second connector 123, which is disposed at the corner where the first panel 103 and the second panel 101 are connected.
[0201] The second connector 123 may be disposed at the end of the second panel 101. The second connector 123 may be extended. The second connector 123 may have a polygonal cross-sectional shape. In this embodiment, a case is shown where the second connector 123 is formed with a heptagonal cross-sectional shape.
[0202] The first surface 1231 of the seven sides of the second connector 123 forms the surface of the second connector 123. The first surface 1231 of the second connector 123 may be formed to face and connect with the surface of the second panel 101.
[0203] The second surface 1232 of the second connector 123 may form part of the second connector 123 (e.g., the left or right side). The second surface 1232 of the second connector 123 may be formed to face and connect with the surface of one first panel 1031 or another first panel 1032.
[0204] The third surface 1233 of the second connector 123 extends from the first surface 1231. The third surface 1233 is configured to face the second surface 1232 in one direction. The extension length of the third surface 1233 is less than the extension length of the first surface 1231 or the second surface 1232. The third surface 1233 of the second connector 123 is in contact with one side of the space accommodating the evaporator 148, thereby blocking the leakage of cold (hot) air generated from the evaporator 148.
[0205] The fourth face 1234 of the second connector 123 extends from the third face 1233 toward the second face 1232. The fourth face 1234 is configured to face the first face 1231 in one direction. The extension length of the fourth face 1234 is less than the extension length of the first face 1231 or the second face 1232.
[0206] The fourth side 1234 can be configured to connect to one side of the return duct. The return duct forms a flow path for the cold air returning from the first storage chamber 105 to the second storage chamber 106.
[0207] The fifth face 1235 of the second connector 123 extends obliquely from one end of the fourth face 1234 relative to the fourth face 1234 to one end of the sixth face 1236, which will be described later. The fifth face 1235 can be configured to connect to the other side of the return pipe.
[0208] The sixth face 1236 of the second connector 123 extends from the other end of the fifth face 1235. The sixth face 1236 is configured to face the second face 1232. The extension length of the sixth face 1236 is less than the extension length of the first face 1231 or the second face 1232. The sixth face 1236 can be configured to connect to another face of the return pipe.
[0209] The seventh surface 1237 of the second connector 123 extends from the second surface 1232. The seventh surface 1237 is configured to face the first surface 1231 in one direction. The seventh surface 1237 is configured to connect to a side of an additional heat insulation material.
[0210] A portion of the second connector 123 can be connected to the surface of the partition wall 107.
[0211] A third connecting portion 124 may be provided in the second connector 123. The third connecting portion 124 protrudes from the first surface 1231 of the second connector 123 in one direction (e.g., the left or right direction). The third connecting portion 124 is formed in the form of a plate. A connecting hole is formed in the third connecting portion 124. The third connecting portion 124 can be connected by a bolt portion 1095 protruding from a part of the first bolt plate 1091 located on one side (e.g., the lower side). The bolt portion 1095 passes through the connecting hole of the connecting portion, and a nut is connected to the through bolt portion 1095, so that the second connector 123 can be connected to the first plate 1081, which is the surface of the second panel 101.
[0212] The second storage compartment connector 120 may include a third connector 127, which is disposed at the corner where the fourth panel 104 and the first panel 103 meet.
[0213] The third connector 127 may be formed by extending in one direction from a portion (e.g., the front end) of the first connector 121. The third connector 127 may have a polygonal cross-sectional shape.
[0214] In this embodiment, the third connector 127 is shown to be formed in a pentagonal cross-sectional shape. For example, the third connector 127 may include at least one of the first to fifth faces.
[0215] The first surface is formed to connect with the fourth panel 104. The second surface is formed to connect with the first panel 103. The third surface extends from the first surface in one direction and / or is configured to face the second surface. The height of the third surface may be less than the height of the second surface.
[0216] The fourth surface is formed at an angle from the third surface toward the first panel 103. The fifth surface extends from the fourth surface toward the first panel 103. The fifth surface is configured to face the first surface. The length of the fifth surface in one direction (e.g., the width in the left-right direction) may be less than the length of the first surface in one direction (e.g., the width in the left-right direction).
[0217] A first panel exhaust port 1274 can be formed on the surface of the first panel 103. A first panel exhaust port receiving groove 1273 can be formed on the second surface of the third connector 127 of the second storage compartment connector 120. Thus, the third connector 127 surrounds the first panel exhaust port 1274, and by blocking the connection between the first panel exhaust port 1274 and the cold air of the second storage compartment 106, the heat insulation performance can be improved.
[0218] The second storage compartment connector 120 can be assembled in the order of the first connector 121 to the third connector 127. However, it is not limited to this order.
[0219] Engaging protrusions 128 may be formed protruding from the joint portions 1164, 118, and 124. The engaging protrusions 128 may be circularly protruding to surround the engaging hole. The inner wall of the engaging protrusions 128 may be formed into a hexagon or other polygonal shape. Thus, after the bolt portion 1095 passes through the engaging hole, when the nut or other engaging member is engaged with the bolt portion 1095, the inner wall of the engaging protrusions 128 surrounds and engages with the outer wall of the nut, thereby preventing the nut from loosening.
[0220] When the thickness of the joint plate is relatively thin, the protrusion 128 can enhance the rigidity of the joint.
[0221] A gap can be formed between the outer wall of the coupling protrusion 128 and the third surface of the second connector 123. The reason for providing a gap between the outer wall of the coupling protrusion 128 and the third surface of the second connector 123 is to provide an insertion space for a tool used to tighten the nut.
[0222] The protrusion 128 can be applied not only to the first connector 121 and the second connector 123 of the second storage compartment connector 120, but also to the first storage compartment connector 115 in the same or similar way.
[0223] A third plate 143 or 129 can be attached to the first plate 1081. The third plates 143 or 129 can enhance the rigidity of the first plate 1081.
[0224] The third plate 129 can be overlapped with the bolt plate 109. Thus, when the bolt plate 109 is bolted together, the rigidity of the vacuum insulation 108 can be strengthened.
[0225] Other constituent elements are the same as those mentioned above. Figures 1 to 13 The embodiments are the same or similar, so repeated descriptions are omitted.
[0226] Figure 14 This is a conceptual diagram showing the arrangement of the shelf 130 mounting plate, evaporator connecting plate, and drawer guide of the present invention on the body 100.
[0227] Figure 15 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view taken along line XXII-XXII.
[0228] Figure 16 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view taken along line XXIII-XXIII.
[0229] Figure 17 It is used for explanation Figure 14 A conceptual diagram of the tight-fitting structure of the first storage compartment connector 115.
[0230] Figure 18 It is shown Figure 14A front view of the arrangement of the shelf 130, the first storage drawer 1412, and the second storage drawer 1422 in the main body 100.
[0231] At least one shelf 130 is disposed inside the main body 100.
[0232] The component joint includes a first component joint 131. The first component joint 131 is configured to engage the shelf 130 with the interior of the body 100. The first component joint 131 may be referred to as a shelf mounting plate.
[0233] The first component joint 131 can be joined to the corner of the body 100. The first component joint 131 can be joined to the corner where the second panel 101 and the first panel 103 are connected. The first component joint 131 can be configured adjacent to the second connector 117 of the first storage compartment connector 115.
[0234] The first component joint 131 may extend from the second panel 101. The length of the first component joint 131 may be less than the length of the second joint 117 of the first storage compartment joint 115.
[0235] The position and length of the first component joint 131 can vary depending on the joint position of the shelf 130.
[0236] The first component joint 131 includes a first part 132 and a second part 133.
[0237] The first part 132 is a portion of the shelf 130 that is hung on. The first part 132 can be formed by protruding from the second panel 101 to allow a portion of the shelf 130 to be hung. The first part 132 has a through hole 1324.
[0238] In order to engage the shelf 130, an engagement protrusion may be formed on a portion of the shelf 130 (e.g., the rear end).
[0239] The first part 132 includes sidewalls 1321 and 1322 and a connecting wall 1323. The sidewalls 1321 and 1322 protrude from the second panel 101 in one direction. The protruding lengths of the plurality of sidewalls 1321 and 1322 may be different from each other.
[0240] A plurality of sidewalls 1321, 1322 may be spaced apart in one direction and arranged facing each other. An insertion space is formed between the plurality of sidewalls 1321, 1322.
[0241] The connecting wall 1323 is configured to connect a plurality of sidewalls 1321, 1322. The connecting wall 1323 extends. A portion of the connecting wall 1323 (e.g., the left end) may be connected to a portion of one of the sidewalls 1321, 1322 (e.g., the front end). The right end of the connecting wall 1323 may be connected to a portion of another sidewall 1321, 1322 (e.g., the front end).
[0242] A plurality of sidewalls 1321, 1322 and connecting wall 1323 extend to form the connection wall.
[0243] A through hole 1324 is formed through the connecting wall 1323 in one direction. At least two through holes 1324 may be separately configured in the connecting wall 1323.
[0244] The connecting protrusion of the shelf 130 can be inserted into the insertion space between the side walls 1321 and 1322 through the through hole 1324. Thus, the shelf 130 can be supported and connected to the connecting wall 1323.
[0245] The second part 133 is configured to attach the first component joint 131 to the body 100. The second part 133 can be formed in the form of a plate. The second part 133 can be extended.
[0246] In the second part 133, a connecting hole can be formed through it in one direction. The connecting holes are spaced apart.
[0247] The bolt portion 1095 of the bolt plate 109 passes through the mating hole, and the nut is mated to the bolt portion 1095. Therefore, the first component mating portion 131 can be mated to the second panel 101 by the mating of the second portion 133 and the bolt plate 109.
[0248] One of the plurality of sidewalls 1321, 1322 of the first component joint 131, the first sidewall 1321, may be formed such that its protruding length is shorter than that of another second sidewall 1322 among the plurality of sidewalls 1321, 1322. A portion of the second sidewall 1322 (e.g., the rear end) may be connected to the second part 133.
[0249] The fitting portion 1325 can extend from a portion of the first sidewall 1321 (e.g., the rear end) toward the second connector 117 in a direction (e.g., the left and / or right direction).
[0250] The fitting portion 1325 may extend along a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the first sidewall 1321. The fitting portion 1325 may be configured to overlap with the extension rib 114 to cover the extension rib 114 of the second connector 117.
[0251] When the first component joint 131 is engaged, the pressing part 1325 receives pressure in one direction (e.g., rearward direction) from the second part 133 and the first part 132, thereby causing the second connector 117 to press tightly against the surface of the second panel 101.
[0252] A multi-port pipe 134 can be provided to the main body 100. The multi-port pipe 134 can be configured in the first storage chamber 105. A cold air flow path is formed inside the multi-port pipe 134. The multi-port pipe 134 can be connected in communication with the second storage chamber 106. An evaporator 148 can be provided on the second panel 101 of the second storage chamber 106.
[0253] Thus, the multi-channel pipe 134 can move the cold air from the second storage chamber 106, which is cooled by the evaporator 148, to the first storage chamber 105.
[0254] A shelf hanging through portion 1341 may be formed in a part of the multi-channel pipe 134 (e.g., the left and right ends). The shelf hanging through portion 1341 is formed to extend in one direction and communicate with the through hole 1324. The shelf hanging through portion 1341 is formed obliquely from the second panel 101 to cover the bolt portion 1095 of the bolt plate 109.
[0255] A connector cover 1342 may be provided on a portion of the multi-port conduit 134 (e.g., the left and right ends). The connector cover 1342 is configured to cover the second connector 117. The connector cover 1342 may be configured to sandwich the multi-port conduit 134 between the surface of one first panel 1031 and the surface of another first panel 1032.
[0256] The connector cap 1342 of the multi-port pipe 134 may include an inclined portion 1343. The inclined portion 1343 of the multi-port pipe 134 is formed at an angle corresponding to the third surface of the second connector 117 and is connected to the third surface of the second connector 117, and the third surface of the second connector 117 can be pressed.
[0257] The multi-channel pipe 134 may include an insertion part 1344 and a pressing part 1345.
[0258] The insertion portion 1344 may extend from one end of the connector cover portion 1342 in one direction (e.g., rearward direction) to overlap with the first sidewall 1321 of the first component engagement portion 131 in one direction. The pressing portion 1345 may extend from a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the insertion portion 1344 in one direction (e.g., left or right direction) to overlap with the pressing portion 1325.
[0259] When the multi-port pipe 134 is clamped and attached to the body 100, the pressing part 1345 receives pressure from the connector cover part 1342 and the insertion part 1344 to press the sealing part 1325, thereby allowing the second connector 117 to be tightly attached to the surface of the second panel 101 together with the sealing part 1325.
[0260] The component joint includes a second component joint 135. The second component joint 135 can be configured to engage the evaporator 148. The second component joint 135 can be named an evaporator joint plate.
[0261] The second component joint 135 includes a support portion 136, an opening portion 137, and / or a hanging portion 138.
[0262] The support portion 136 can be attached to the second panel 101 using the first bolt plate 1091. The support portion 136 can be formed in the shape of a quadrilateral plate. Bolt holes can be formed at each corner of the support portion 136. The bolt holes can be formed through one direction of the support portion 136.
[0263] The bolt portion 1095 of the first bolt plate 1091 can pass through the bolt hole. A nut can be engaged with the bolt portion 1095 that passes through the bolt hole. Thus, the second component engagement portion 135 can be engaged with the second panel 101 using the first bolt plate 1091.
[0264] An opening 137 may be formed in the support portion 136. The opening 137 may be formed through one direction of the support portion 136. A rolled edge portion 1361 may be formed in the edge of the support portion 136.
[0265] The mounting portion 138 can be formed in the shape of a quadrilateral ring. A hollow portion can be formed in the mounting portion 138 so that a part of the evaporator 148 can be mounted on the mounting portion 138. A connecting protrusion can be formed in a part of the evaporator 148. The connecting protrusion of the evaporator 148 can be inserted into the hollow portion of the mounting portion 138 to lock in a connection.
[0266] The second component joint 135 may include a mating portion 1325.
[0267] The abutment portion 1325 may be formed corresponding to at least one side of the connector 110. The abutment portion 1325 may be engaged with the connector 110. The abutment portion 1325 is configured to make the connector 110 fit tightly against the surface of the body 100. The abutment portion 1325 may include at least one of a first direction movement limiting portion 1391, a second direction movement limiting portion 1392, and a third direction movement limiting portion. At least one of the first direction movement limiting portion 1391, the second direction movement limiting portion 1392, and the third direction movement limiting portion may be engaged with the body 100.
[0268] The first direction movement limiting part 1391 can extend to the connector 110, limiting the movement of the connector 110 in one direction.
[0269] The second direction movement limiting part 1392 can extend in one direction toward the connector 110, limiting the movement of the connector 110 in one direction.
[0270] The third direction movement limiting part can extend in one direction toward the connector 110 to limit the movement of the connector 110.
[0271] In this embodiment, the sealing portion 1325 is configured to tightly seal the second connector 117 of the second storage compartment connector 120. The sealing portion 1325 includes a first direction movement limiting portion 1391 and a second direction movement limiting portion 1392.
[0272] The second-direction movement limiting portion 1392 may extend from a portion of the support portion 136 (e.g., the left side border portion or the right side border portion). The second-direction movement limiting portion 1392 may be configured to overlap with the third surface of the second connector 117 in one direction. Thus, the second-direction movement limiting portion 1392 is able to limit the movement of the second connector 117 in one direction.
[0273] The first direction movement limiting portion 1391 can extend toward the second connector 117 from a portion (e.g., the front end) of the second direction movement limiting portion 1392. The first direction movement limiting portion 1391 can be configured to overlap with the fourth surface of the second connector 117. Thus, the first direction movement limiting portion 1391 can limit the movement of the second connector 117 in one direction.
[0274] When the second component joint 135 is attached to the body 100 by the bolt plate 109, the tight-fitting part 1325 can restrict the movement of the joint 110 by tightly attaching the second joint 117 to the surface of the body 100.
[0275] The component joint may include a drawer guide plate 140.
[0276] The drawer guide plate 140 may include a first drawer guide plate 141 disposed in the first storage compartment 105 and a second drawer guide plate 142 disposed in the second storage compartment 106.
[0277] Drawer guides 1411 and 1421 may be formed on the drawer guide plate 140.
[0278] The drawer guide plate 140 can extend from the second joint 117 along the surface of the first panel 103.
[0279] Drawer guides 1411 and 1421 may include a first drawer guide formed by extending a first drawer guide plate 141 in one direction and a second drawer guide 1421 formed by extending a second drawer guide plate 142 in one direction.
[0280] The drawer guide plate 140 can be mounted on the first panel 103 using a second bolt plate 1092. A connecting hole can be formed through the drawer guide plate 140.
[0281] The bolt portion 1095 of the second bolt plate 1092 passes through the engagement hole, and the nut is engaged with the bolt portion 1095, so that the drawer guide plate 140 can be engaged with the first panel 103.
[0282] The second drawer guide plate 142 can be filled with heat-insulating materials such as PU.
[0283] The second connector 123 of the second storage compartment connector 120 may include an extension rib 125 extending from the corner portion connecting the seventh and second sides.
[0284] A ribbed receiving groove 126 may be formed in a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the second drawer guide plate 142. An extension rib 125 of the second connector 123 may be inserted into the ribbed receiving groove 126.
[0285] An insulating block, described later, may be disposed between the second drawer guide plate 142 and the first plate 1081 of the vacuum insulation body 108.
[0286] A third plate 143 may be provided in the first storage chamber 105. The third plate 143 may be disposed in the first storage chamber 105 and cover the first storage chamber connector 115. The third plate 143 may be disposed inside the first storage chamber 105 and / or outside the vacuum space 1083.
[0287] In this embodiment, the third plate 143 is shown to be configured to cover the third connector 127 of the first storage compartment connector 115, which is located at the corner where the third panel 102 and the first panel 103 meet.
[0288] Therefore, the third plate 143 can prevent the connector 110 from being exposed to the outside and can make the connector 110 fit tightly against the body 100.
[0289] Reference Figure 18 The shelf 130 can be attached to the first storage compartment 105. The shelf 130 has a support, and a connecting protrusion is formed on a portion of the support (e.g., the rear end). The connecting protrusion of the support is inserted through a through hole 1324 in the first component connection portion 131 and engages with the first component connection portion 131, so that the shelf 130 can be attached to and supported in the first storage compartment 105.
[0290] The first drawer guide 1411 may extend along one direction of the first panel 103. The first drawer guide 1411 may have a connecting hole.
[0291] The first drawer guide 1411 can be mounted on the first panel 1031, 1032 using the second bolt plate 1092. The bolt portion 1095 of the second bolt plate 1092 can pass through the mating hole of the first drawer guide 1411 to engage with the first drawer guide 1411.
[0292] The first storage drawer 1412 can be configured to be introduced into or drawn out of the first storage compartment 105 along the first drawer guide 1411.
[0293] A second drawer guide 1421 may be provided on the surface of the first panels 1031 and 1032. The second drawer guide 1421 may extend along one direction of the first panel 103. The second drawer guide 1421 may have a connecting hole.
[0294] The second drawer guide 1421 can be mounted on another first panel 1031, 1032 using a second bolt plate 1092. The bolt portion 1095 of the second bolt plate 1092 can pass through the mating hole of the second drawer guide 1421 to engage with the second drawer guide 1421.
[0295] By utilizing components disposed inside the main body 100, the connector 110 can be prevented from being exposed and the connector 110 can be kept in close contact with the panel.
[0296] For example, when the shelf 130 is attached to the interior of the body 100, the second connector 117 of the first storage compartment connector 115 can be kept in close contact with the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 103.
[0297] When drawers 1412 and 1422 are attached to the interior of the main body 100, the second connector 123 of the first storage compartment connector 115 and the second storage compartment connector 120 can be kept in close contact with the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 103.
[0298] Other constituent elements are the same as those mentioned above. Figures 1 to 18 The embodiments are the same or similar, so repeated descriptions are omitted.
[0299] Figure 19 This is a conceptual diagram showing a case in which joints 220, 223 and a heat insulation block 230 are added and incorporated inside the body 100 of another embodiment of the present invention.
[0300] Figure 20 It is shown in Figure 19 A conceptual diagram of the interior of the main body 100, which incorporates a shelf 130 and a drawer.
[0301] Figure 21 It is shown in Figure 19A conceptual diagram of a second storage compartment 106 with an additional second storage compartment drawer guide 228 and insulation material 232.
[0302] Figure 22 It is shown Figure 19 A conceptual diagram of the second storage compartment drawer guide 228 being connected using a bolt plate 229.
[0303] This embodiment is similar to the one described above. Figures 1 to 18 The difference in this embodiment is that the heat insulation block 230 is additionally installed inside the multi-way pipe 225, inside the drawer guide 243 of the first storage chamber 105 and the second storage chamber 106, etc. Hereinafter, descriptions that are repeated in the above embodiment will be omitted, and the focus will be on the differences.
[0304] The insulation block 230 can utilize the dead space without affecting the change of the internal volume of the refrigerator to expand the insulation area of the joints 220 and 223. For example, the dead space can be the inside of the multi-channel pipe 225, the inside of the drawer guide plate 2431, and a part of the space of the second storage compartment 106.
[0305] The insulation block 230 can be integrally formed with the joints 220 and 223 or formed separately.
[0306] In this embodiment, the heat insulation block 230 is shown as being integrally formed with the joints 220 and 223. The heat insulation block 230 can be arranged adjacent to the joints 220 and 223. A mating hole can be formed in the heat insulation block 230. The bolt portion 2291 of the bolt plate 229 passes through the mating hole, and mating components such as nuts can be mated with the bolt portion 2291.
[0307] Therefore, the heat insulation block 230 can be attached to the body 100 using bolt plate 229.
[0308] The heat insulation block 230 can be disposed at the corner where the second panel 101 and the first panel 103 meet. The heat insulation block 230 can be disposed at the corner where the third panel 102 and the second panel 101 meet. The heat insulation block 230 can be disposed at the corner where the third panel 102 and the first panel 103 meet. The heat insulation block 230 can be disposed at the corner where the second panel 101, the first panel 103, and the third panel 102 meet. The heat insulation block 230 can also function as connectors 220 and 223.
[0309] The thermal insulation block 230 includes a block cover 231 and thermal insulation material 232. The block cover 231 can be formed by injection molding of plastic resin. Thermal insulation material 232, such as EPS, can be filled into the block cover 231 to form the block.
[0310] The insulation block 230 may include at least one of the first insulation block 233 to the Nth insulation block.
[0311] The first thermal insulation block 233 can be disposed inside the multi-port pipe cover 226. The first thermal insulation block 233 can be disposed on the second panel 101.
[0312] The first insulation block 233 can extend from the first storage compartment joint 220. The first insulation block 233 can extend from the first joint 221 of the first storage compartment joint 220. The first insulation block 233 can extend from the second joint 222 of the first storage compartment joint 220.
[0313] An opening 234 may be formed in the first insulation block 233. The opening 234 may accommodate a multi-port pipe 225. The first insulation block 233 may be configured to surround the multi-port pipe 225.
[0314] The second insulating block 235 can extend in one direction along the surface of the first panel 103 of the first storage compartment 105. The first storage compartment drawer guide 227 can be formed by protruding from the second insulating block 235 toward the storage compartment.
[0315] The second heat insulation block 235 can be disposed between the first storage compartment drawer guide 227 and the first panel 103. The second heat insulation block 235 can be formed in the first storage compartment drawer guide 227. The second heat insulation block 235 can be integrally formed with the second connector 222 of the first storage compartment connector 220.
[0316] The third insulating block 236 can extend in one direction along the surface of the first panel 103 of the second storage compartment 106. The drawer guide 228 of the second storage compartment can be formed by protruding from the third insulating block 236 toward the storage compartment.
[0317] The third heat insulation block 236 can be disposed between the second storage compartment drawer guide 228 and the first panel 103. The third heat insulation block 236 can be formed in the second storage compartment drawer guide 228. The third heat insulation block 236 can be integrally formed with the second connector 224 of the second storage compartment connector 223.
[0318] The second insulation block 235 and the third insulation block 236 can be configured separately in one direction (e.g., the up and down direction).
[0319] The thicknesses of the second insulating block 235 and the third insulating block 236 extending in one direction can be formed differently.
[0320] A drawer inlet 237 may be formed on a portion (e.g., the front end) of the third insulation block 236. The thickness of the drawer inlet 237 may be less than the thickness of the third insulation block 236. This provides the advantage of easy drawer insertion and withdrawal.
[0321] An evaporator 148 may be provided on the second panel 101 of the second storage compartment 106. The evaporator 148 may be configured between at least two second connectors 224 in the second storage compartment connector 223.
[0322] The insulation block 230 includes the fourth insulation block 240.
[0323] This embodiment is similar to the one described above. Figures 5 to 18 The embodiment differs in that the second storage compartment joint 223 is additionally provided with a fourth insulating block 240 for expanding the insulating area of joints 220, 223.
[0324] The fourth insulation block 240 can be configured as part of the second storage compartment 106 to form part of the second storage compartment connector 223.
[0325] The fourth insulating block 240 may include a second block portion 241, a first block portion 242 and / or a fourth block portion 244.
[0326] The second part 241 extends from a portion of the second panel 101. The second part 241 is located at the corner where the second panel 101 and the fourth panel 104 meet. The second part 241 can serve as a connector 220, 223 connecting the second panel 101 and the fourth panel 104. The second part 241 can form the first connectors 221, 121 of the aforementioned second storage compartment connector 223.
[0327] A groove 2411 may be formed on the surface of the second part 241, and the groove 2411 is inclined at a predetermined angle to form a V shape. A drainage part may be formed in the center of the groove 2411, and the drainage part is more recessed than the groove. The through parts 2412 and 1220 may be formed in a circular shape.
[0328] An evaporator 148 is disposed in a portion of the recess 2411. Condensate or defrost water generated in the evaporator 148 can be discharged to the outside of the refrigerator through the through portions 2412 and 1220.
[0329] The first part 242 is located at the corner where the second panel 101 and the first panel 103 meet. The first part 242 extends from the end of the second part 241. The first part 242 can serve as a connector 220, 223 connecting the fourth panel 104 and the first panel 103. The first part 242 can form the third connector 119 of the aforementioned second storage compartment connector 223.
[0330] A drawer guide 243 may be formed on the first block portion 242. The first block portion 242 may be coplanar with the third heat insulation block 236. The drawer guide 243 of the first block portion 242 is separately configured from the drawer guide 243 of the third heat insulation block 236.
[0331] A first panel exhaust port receiving groove 2422 for receiving the first panel exhaust port 1274 can be disposed between the first panel 103 and the first block portion 242. The first panel exhaust port receiving groove 2422 can be formed by recessing in one direction on the surface of the first block portion 242 facing the first panel 103.
[0332] A drawer inlet 2421 may be formed in the first section 242. The thickness of the drawer inlet 2421 may be less than the thickness of the first section 242. This provides the advantage that the drawer is easy to insert and remove.
[0333] The drawer guide plate 2431 of the second storage compartment can be configured as a first part 242 covering the third insulation block 236 and the fourth insulation block 240. This improves the insulation performance between the side of the second storage compartment 106 and the drawer.
[0334] The fourth part 244 can be integrally formed with the second part 241 and the first part 242.
[0335] As described above, the first insulation block 233 to the fourth insulation block 240 can be composed of a block cover 231 and an insulation material 232.
[0336] A return pipe 245 may be provided in the second storage chamber 106. The return pipe 245 is configured to return the cold air, so that the cold air in the first storage chamber 105 moves back to the second storage chamber 106 to achieve circulation.
[0337] The return pipe 245 can be configured adjacent to the second connector 224 in the second storage compartment connector 223.
[0338] The return pipe 245 may be made of insulating material. The return pipe 245 may extend along the second joint 224 of the second storage compartment joint 223. The return pipe 245 may be made of a pipe cap and insulating material. The pipe cap forms the appearance of the return pipe 245 and may be formed by injection molding. Insulating material such as EPS may be filled into the pipe cap.
[0339] The return pipe 245 can be configured to communicate with the second storage chamber 106. The return pipe 245 can be connected in communication with the evaporator housing that houses the evaporator 148.
[0340] The return conduit 245 is configured to surround at least one of the third to sixth faces of the second connector 224 of the second storage compartment connector 223. The return conduit 245 includes a first portion 2451 and a second portion 2452 facing the second storage compartment 106. The first portion 2451 of the return conduit 245 may extend in one direction and may form a coplanar plane with the third face of the second connector 224 of the second storage compartment connector 223. The second portion 2452 of the return conduit 245 extends and may connect to the first portion 2451 and the third insulation block 236.
[0341] The return pipe 245 can be connected to the second connector 224 of the second storage compartment connector 223 using a third plate 246 extending from the drawer guide plate 2431.
[0342] Therefore, the return pipe 245 can prevent the second storage chamber joint 223 from being exposed to the outside, and can make the second storage chamber joint 223 fit tightly against the first storage chamber 105.
[0343] A third plate 246 may be provided in the second storage chamber 106. The third plate 246 may be combined with the first plate 1081 of the second storage chamber 106 to cover the second storage chamber joint 223 and / or the heat insulation block 230. The third plate 246 may be disposed on the surface of the second storage chamber 106 and / or the exterior of the vacuum space 1083.
[0344] In this embodiment, the third plate 246 is shown to be configured to cover the first block 242 (third connector 119) of the second storage compartment connector 223 located at the corner where the fourth panel 104 and the first panel 103 meet.
[0345] Therefore, the third plate 246 can prevent the connectors 220 and 223 from being exposed to the outside, and can make the connectors 220 and 223 fit tightly against the body 100.
[0346] Other components are the same as those described above. Figures 1 to 18 The embodiments are the same or similar, so repeated descriptions are omitted.
[0347] Figure 23 This is a conceptual diagram showing the structure of the component joint of another embodiment of the present invention, in which the first storage compartment connector 320 is tightly attached to the surface of the body 100.
[0348] Figure 24 It is shown Figure 23 A conceptual diagram of the structure of the component joints.
[0349] Figure 25 It is shown Figure 24 A conceptual diagram of the structure of the bracket 329 of the connecting component in the middle.
[0350] Figure 26 It is shown Figure 23 A conceptual diagram of the component joints.
[0351] This embodiment and Figures 1 to 22 The difference in the embodiment is that the component joint tightly attaches the first storage compartment connector 320 to the surface of the body 100 to achieve the connection.
[0352] The joint may include an insulating block 323 that enlarges the insulating area of the joint. In this embodiment, the insulating block 323 is shown integrally formed in the joint. The insulating block 323 may be formed from one side of the joint extending in one direction along the surface of the body 100.
[0353] Connector 320 includes a first storage compartment connector 320.
[0354] The first storage compartment connector 320 may include the first connector 321 to the Mth connector.
[0355] In this embodiment, the first storage compartment connector 320 is shown to be composed of a first connector 321 and a second connector 322.
[0356] The first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320 extends from the second panel 101. The first connector 321 may be located at the corner where the third panel 102 and the second panel 101 meet, and connect the third panel 102 and the second panel 101.
[0357] The second connector 322 of the first storage compartment connector 320 extends from the second panel 101. The second connector 322 may be located at the corner where the second panel 101 and the first panel 103 meet, and connect the second panel 101 and the first panel 103. A plurality of second connectors 322 are provided. The second connector 322 extends from the end of the first connector 321 to the surface of the partition wall 327.
[0358] The insulation block 323 includes a first insulation block 324 extending along the first joint 321 between at least two second joints 322. The insulation block 323 includes a second insulation block 325 extending along the second joint 322 between the first joint 321 and the partition wall 327. A portion of the second insulation block 325 is connected to the first insulation block 324.
[0359] Multiple second heat insulation blocks 325 may be provided. A portion of the second heat insulation block 325 is connected to the first heat insulation block 324.
[0360] The first connector 321 and the second connector 322 have the same thickness. The first connector 321 and the second connector 322 are integrally formed together.
[0361] The first heat insulation block 324 and the second heat insulation block 325 have the same thickness. The first heat insulation block 324 and the second heat insulation block 325 are integrally formed together.
[0362] The thickness of the first storage compartment joint 320 is greater than the thickness of the insulation block 323. The first storage compartment joint 320 is configured to surround the insulation block 323.
[0363] The first insulating block 324 is configured to connect to the second insulating block 325. An opening 326 is formed in the center of the insulating block 323. The insulating block 323 is configured to surround at least three surfaces (e.g., the top surface, the left surface, and the right surface) of the opening 326. A partition wall 327 surrounds the remaining surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the opening 326.
[0364] The opening 326 can accommodate multiple conduits. A multi-conduit connection hole 3272 and a return conduit connection hole 3271 are formed in the partition wall 327. The multi-conduit can be connected to the second storage chamber 106 through the connection holes of the partition wall 327.
[0365] Because of the thickness difference between the first storage chamber joint 320 and the insulation block 323, a step can be formed at the connection between the first storage chamber joint 320 and the insulation block 323. In this embodiment, the first storage chamber joint 320 has a quadrilateral cross-sectional shape.
[0366] The size of the first storage compartment connector 320 can be formed to correspond to the size of one side of the first storage compartment 105. Since the shape and size of the first storage compartment connector 320 and the surface of the first storage compartment 105 match each other, the frame of the first storage compartment connector 320 can be attached to at least one of the surface of the first storage compartment 105 and the surface of the partition wall 327.
[0367] To more securely connect the first storage compartment joint 320, the component joint may have a bolt plate 328 and a bracket 329.
[0368] A bolt plate 328 is disposed on the third panel 102. The bolt plate 328 extends in the third panel 102. The bolt plate 328 may be configured adjacent to a portion of the third panel 102 (e.g., the rear end).
[0369] The bolt plate 328 can be configured adjacent to the first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320. The length of the bolt plate 328 can be less than the length of the first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320. The center portion of the bolt plate 328 can overlap with the center portion of the first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320.
[0370] The bracket 329 of this embodiment includes a connecting plate 3291 and a first abutting plate 3292. The connecting plate 3291 extends and can overlap with the bolt plate 328. A connecting hole 3361 is formed in the connecting plate 3291. The connecting hole 3361 is formed at a position corresponding to the bolt portion 3281 of the bolt plate 328. Thus, the bolt portion 3281, which passes through the connecting hole 3361, is engaged with a nut, thereby connecting the connecting plate 3291 to the third panel 102.
[0371] A first mating plate 3292 extends from a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the connecting plate 3291. The first mating plate 3292 may be configured to overlap and connect with the surface of the first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320. Thus, the first mating plate 3292 brings the first connector 321 into close contact, thereby restricting movement of the first connector 321 on the second panel 101.
[0372] The bracket 329 may include a second mating plate 3293. The second mating plate 3293 extends from a portion (e.g., the lower end) of the first mating plate 3292. The second mating plate 3293 may be configured to overlap and connect with the surface of the first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320. Thus, the second mating plate 3293 supports the surface of the first connector 321, thereby restricting movement of the first connector 321.
[0373] The component joint may include a mating frame 330. The mating frame 330 is configured to allow the first storage compartment connector 320 to be tightly mated to the surface of the first storage compartment 105.
[0374] The frame 330 can be configured at the corner where the first storage compartment joint 320 and the insulation block 323 are connected.
[0375] The frame 330 includes a first plate portion 331. The first plate portion 331 is configured to surround the first storage compartment connector 320.
[0376] The first plate portion 331 includes a first horizontal portion 3311 and a first vertical portion 3312. The first horizontal portion 3311 extends with a length corresponding to the length of the surface of the first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320, and is arranged facing the first connector 321 of the first storage compartment connector 320.
[0377] The second vertical portion 3322 extends from both ends of the horizontal portion with a length corresponding to the length of the surface of the second connector 322 of the first storage compartment connector 320, and is configured to be connected to the second connector 322 of the first storage compartment connector 320.
[0378] Thus, the first plate portion 331 is connected to the first storage chamber connector 320, thereby enabling the first storage chamber connector 320 and / or the heat insulation block 323 to be tightly connected to the first storage chamber 105.
[0379] The frame 330 may include a second plate portion 332. The second plate portion 332 is configured to surround part of the insulation block 323. The second plate portion 332 may be integrally formed with a part (e.g., the rear end) of the first plate portion 331.
[0380] The second plate portion 332 includes a second horizontal portion 3321 and a second vertical portion 3322. The second horizontal portion 3321 extends along the heat insulation block 323 with a length corresponding to the length of the heat insulation block 323, and is configured to overlap and connect with a portion of the heat insulation block 323.
[0381] The second vertical portion 3322 may have a length corresponding to the length of the end portion (e.g., the left end portion and / or the right end portion) of the insulation block 323. The second vertical portion 3322 extends along the end portion (e.g., the left end portion and / or the right end portion) of the insulation block 323 and is configured to overlap and connect with the end portion (e.g., the left end portion and / or the right end portion) of the insulation block 323.
[0382] Thus, the second plate portion 332 is connected to a portion of the insulation block 323, thereby enabling the first storage compartment joint 320 and / or the insulation block 323 to be tightly connected to the first storage compartment 105.
[0383] The frame 330 may include a support portion 333. The support portion 333 may extend in one direction (e.g., horizontally) from a portion of the corner where the first plate portion 331 and the second plate portion 332 connect. The support portion 333 may be connected to the first plate portion 331 and the second plate portion 332.
[0384] The support portion 333 can be formed to connect with the surface of the partition wall 327. The support portion 333 can be formed in a polygonal shape. In this embodiment, the support portion 333 is formed in a pentagonal shape. One side of the support portion 333 is connected to a corner of a portion (e.g., the lower end) of the first plate portion 331. One side of the support portion 333 can extend to be longer than the width of the first plate portion 331.
[0385] The other side of the support portion 333 is connected to a corner of a portion (e.g., the lower end) of the second plate portion 332. The other side of the support portion 333 may extend to be longer than the width of the second plate portion 332.
[0386] Therefore, the area of the support portion 333 can be made larger than the product of the width of the first plate portion 331 and the width of the second plate portion 332. Thus, the support portion 333 can stably support a part of the frame 330.
[0387] The support portion 333 can connect the first plate portion 331 and the second plate portion 332 to improve the support strength of the frame 330.
[0388] The frame 330 may include a protruding rib 3331. The protruding rib 3331 may be formed extending from a portion (e.g., the lower end) of the second plate portion 332.
[0389] The protruding rib 3331 can be connected to the other side of the support portion 333.
[0390] Thus, the protruding rib 3331 is connected to the second plate portion 332 and the support portion 333, thereby further improving the support strength of the close-fitting frame 330.
[0391] The shelf mounting plate 334 may be included in close proximity to the frame 330.
[0392] The shelf mounting plate 334 is configured to attach the shelf 130 to the interior of the body 100.
[0393] The shelf mounting plate 334 can be installed close to the frame 330. The shelf mounting plate 334 can be connected to the first plate portion 331 close to the frame 330.
[0394] The shelf mounting plate 334 can extend along the first plate portion 331. The length of the shelf mounting plate 334 can be made smaller than the length of the second joint 322 of the first storage compartment joint 320.
[0395] The position and length of the shelf mounting plate 334 can vary depending on the connection position of the shelf 130.
[0396] The shelf mounting plate 334 includes the first part 335.
[0397] The first part 335 is a portion of the shelf 130 that is hung. The first part 335 may be formed on the first plate portion 331 that is close to the frame 330 so that a portion of the shelf 130 is hung.
[0398] The first part 335 includes a connecting wall 3351. The connecting wall 3351 protrudes in one direction from the first plate portion 331 and extends along the first plate portion 331.
[0399] The connecting wall 3351 can be separated from the second plate portion 332 by a predetermined interval and arranged facing each other. An insertion space is formed in the connecting wall 3351.
[0400] The connecting wall 3351 has a through hole 3352. At least two through holes 3352 can be configured separately along the connecting wall 3351.
[0401] A plurality of through holes 3352 are formed through the connecting wall 3351 in one direction. The plurality of through holes 3352 may be arranged separately in the connecting wall 3351.
[0402] The mounting protrusion of the shelf 130 can be inserted into the insertion space inside the connecting wall 3351 through the through hole 3352. Thus, the shelf 130 can be supported and attached to the connecting wall 3351.
[0403] The first portion 335 may include a sidewall 3353. The sidewall 3353 may extend from an end of the connecting wall 3351 (e.g., the left end and / or the right end) toward the insulation block 323. The sidewall 3353 may extend along the connecting wall 3351. The sidewall 3353 may connect the second portion 336 and the first portion 335, described later. The sidewall 3353 may be separated from the first plate portion 331 by a predetermined interval in one direction and arranged facing each other.
[0404] The shelf mounting plate 334 includes a second portion 336. The second portion 336 is configured to attach the shelf mounting plate 334 to the body 100. The second portion 336 can be formed in the form of a plate. The second portion 336 can be extended. The second portion 336 is connectably disposed on the surface of the heat insulation block 323.
[0405] The connecting hole 3361 can be formed through the second part 336 in one direction. The connecting holes 3361 are arranged separately with a gap between them.
[0406] The bolt portion 3281 of the bolt plate 328 passes through the mating hole 3361 of the heat insulation block 323 and the mating hole 3361 of the second part 336. The nut is engaged with the bolt portion 3281, so that the shelf hanging plate 334 can be engaged with the heat insulation block 323 together with the second panel 101.
[0407] Other constituent elements are the same as those mentioned above. Figures 1 to 26 The embodiments are the same or similar, so repeated descriptions are omitted.
[0408] Figure 27 This is a conceptual diagram showing the structure of the component joint of another embodiment of the present invention, in which the second storage compartment connector 420 is tightly attached to the surface of the body 100.
[0409] Figure 28 It is shown in Figure 27 A conceptual diagram of the internal connection of the second storage compartment connector 420 with component joints.
[0410] Figure 29 It is along Figure 28 A sectional view taken along line XXXVI-XXXVI.
[0411] Figure 30 It is shown Figure 28 An exploded view of the block cover 4271 and the insulation material 4272 of the third insulation block 427.
[0412] Figure 31 It is shown Figure 28 A three-dimensional view of the joint between the components.
[0413] This embodiment is similar to the one described above. Figures 1 to 26 The embodiment differs in that the component joint tightly attaches the second storage compartment connector 420 and / or the third insulation block 427 to the second storage compartment 106.
[0414] The second storage compartment connector 420 can be integrally formed with the third insulation block 427. This embodiment shows the case where the second connector 422 of the second storage compartment connector 420 and the third insulation block 427 are integrally formed.
[0415] A return conduit 423 may be provided in one of the at least two second connectors 422. In this embodiment, the return conduit 423 may be configured in one of the at least two second connectors 422 located on one side (e.g., the right side).
[0416] A cover 425 may be provided between at least two second connectors 422 to cover the surface of the evaporator housing 424. A portion of the cover 425 may be connected to the surface of the first connector 321 of the second storage compartment connector 420.
[0417] The third insulation block 427 includes a block cover 4271 and insulation material 4272. The block cover 4271 may be injection molded from a plastic material. The insulation material 4272 may be filled with an insulation material such as EPS in the block cover 4271. The block cover 4271 may extend to cover a second joint 422 of the second storage compartment joint 420.
[0418] The third insulation block 427 is fitted with a drawer guide 429 for guiding the second storage compartment drawer out. A connecting hole 428 can be formed in one direction through the third insulation block 427.
[0419] The insulation material 4272 and the block cover 4271 of the third insulation block 427 are respectively formed with overlapping joint holes 428 in one direction.
[0420] The connecting hole 428 can be separately configured along one direction of the third insulation block 427. The connecting hole 428 can be separately configured on the third insulation block 427.
[0421] The second storage compartment drawer guide 429 may also have a connecting hole 428 extending in one direction. The connecting hole 428 may be configured separately along one direction of the second storage compartment drawer guide 429.
[0422] Screws and other connecting components pass through the connecting hole 428 of the drawer guide 429 of the second storage compartment 106 and the connecting hole 428 of the third insulation block 427 and are connected, so that the drawer guide 429 of the second storage compartment can be connected to the third insulation block 427.
[0423] The component joint includes a mounting frame 430. The mounting frame 430 can be configured to tightly fit the second storage compartment joint 420 and / or the third insulation block 427.
[0424] The frame 430 includes a frame body 431 and a frame cover 432. The frame body 431 forms the skeleton of the frame 430. The frame cover 432 is configured to cover at least one side of the frame body 431. The frame cover 432 and the frame body 431 may have different materials and / or rigidities.
[0425] For example, the frame body 431 may be formed of a metal material and / or the frame cover 432 may be formed of a plastic material. The frame cover 432 may be used as an exterior trim piece that fits snugly against the frame 430.
[0426] The fastening frame 430 includes a first fastening frame 433. The first fastening frame 433 can be configured at the connection portion between the second connector 422 of the second storage compartment connector 420 and the third insulation block 427.
[0427] The first close-fitting frame 433 can be formed into a quadrilateral shape. The first close-fitting frame 433 includes a vertical frame portion 4331 and a horizontal frame portion 4333.
[0428] The vertical frame portion 4331 extends between the partition wall and the fourth panel 104. One end of the vertical frame portion 4331 may be configured adjacent to the surface of the partition wall. The other end of the vertical frame portion 4331 may be configured adjacent to the surface of the fourth block portion 440 of the fourth insulation block 439 or the surface of the fourth panel 104.
[0429] The vertical frame portion 4331 can be configured to face and connect with the third heat insulation block 427 in one direction. A connecting hole 428 can be formed in the vertical frame portion 4331. The connecting hole 428 of the vertical frame portion 4331 can be formed to overlap with the connecting hole 428 of the third heat insulation block 427 in one direction.
[0430] The horizontal frame portion 4333 may include a first horizontal frame portion 4334 and a second horizontal frame portion 4335. The first horizontal frame portion 4334 is connected to one end of at least two vertical frame portions 4331 and / or the second horizontal frame portion 4335 is connected to the other end of at least two vertical frame portions 4331.
[0431] The first horizontal frame section 4334 can be configured to face and connect to the partition wall. The second horizontal frame section 4335 can be configured to face and connect to the fourth block section 440.
[0432] At least one of the horizontal frame portion 4333 and the vertical frame portion 4331 may have an L-shaped cross-sectional shape. At least one of the horizontal frame portion 4333 and the vertical frame portion 4331 may be composed of a first plate portion 433a and a second plate portion 433b. The second plate portion 433b may extend inwardly from a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the first plate portion 433a. The first plate portion 433a is configured to surround the second plate portion 433b. It should be noted that the form of the frame 430 is not limited to this and may have various cross-sectional shapes.
[0433] Screws and other connecting components pass through the connecting hole 4332 of the first tightly attached frame 433 and the connecting hole 428 of the third heat insulation block 427 and are connected.
[0434] The first fastening frame 433 does not require a bolt plate, and the second connector 422 of the second storage compartment connector 420 and the third insulation block 427 can be pressed to make them fit tightly against the surface of the first panel 103.
[0435] At least two second adjacent frames 434 can be configured separately from the vertical frame portion 4331 of the first adjacent frame 433.
[0436] The second close-fitting frame 434 may extend from the third insulation block 427. A portion of the second close-fitting frame 434 (e.g., the upper end) may be connected to the surface of the partition wall. A portion of the second close-fitting frame 434 (e.g., the lower end) may be connected to the fourth block portion 440.
[0437] The second mounting frame 434 can be configured to face the third insulation block 427 in one direction. The second mounting frame 434 can be configured between the third insulation block 427 and the second storage compartment drawer guide 429.
[0438] A frame connecting groove 438 may be provided in the third insulation block 427. The frame connecting groove 438 is recessed in one direction (e.g., the left or right direction) toward the third insulation block 427. The frame connecting groove 438 may extend in the third insulation block 427. The frame connecting groove 438 may be formed in at least one of the block cover 4271 and the insulation material 4272.
[0439] The second close-fitting frame 434 can be inserted into and engaged with the frame engagement groove 438. The surface of the second close-fitting frame 434 can form the same plane as the surface of the third heat insulation block 427. Therefore, with the second close-fitting frame 434 engaged with the frame engagement groove 438 of the third heat insulation block 427, the movement of the second close-fitting frame 434 can be restricted.
[0440] The second close-fitting frame 434 may include connecting ribs 435. At least two connecting ribs 435 may be provided at both ends of the second close-fitting frame 434. The connecting ribs 435 are formed by protruding from the second close-fitting frame 434 toward the third insulation block 427. The connecting ribs 435 extend along the second close-fitting frame 434.
[0441] A plurality of rib receiving grooves 437 are formed on both sides of the frame connecting groove 438, and the plurality of rib receiving grooves 437 are more recessed than the frame connecting groove 438 in one direction (e.g., the left or right direction).
[0442] The connecting rib 435 can be inserted into the rib receiving groove 437. Therefore, the connecting rib 435 can improve the bonding force between the second close-fitting frame 434 and the third insulation block 427. The connecting rib 435 can restrict the movement of the second close-fitting frame 434 toward the third insulation block 427.
[0443] The second closely attached frame 434 may include a joint 436.
[0444] The connecting portion 436 can extend from the end of the second closely abutting frame 434. The extension length of the connecting portion 436 in one direction can be equal to or less than the length of the first surface of the second connector 422 of the second storage compartment connector 420 facing said one direction. This embodiment shows the case where the length of the connecting portion 436 is less than the length of the second connector 422.
[0445] At least two joints 436, the joint 436 located at one end of the second closely attached frame 434, can be joined to the partition wall. The joint 436 located at the other end of the second closely attached frame 434 can be joined to the fourth block 440. A joining hole is formed in the joint 436. A joining member such as a screw can pass through the joining hole of the joint 436 and be joined to the partition wall and the fourth block 440. Thus, the joint 436 can be joined to the partition wall and the fourth block 440, and the second closely attached frame 434 can be joined to the third heat insulation block 427. The second closely attached frame 434 can be prevented from detaching from the third heat insulation block 427 in one direction.
[0446] After at least one of the first and second clamping frames 433 and 434 is attached to the third insulation block 427, the drawer guide 429 can be attached to the third insulation block 427 using a second screw or other connecting member.
[0447] Screws and other connecting components are connected via connecting holes 428 in the third insulation block 427, connecting holes 4332 in the first mounting frame 433, and / or connecting holes 428 in the drawer guide 429. The vertical frame portion 4331 of the first mounting frame 433 is configured to cover a portion of the third insulation block 427, and a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the drawer guide 429 is configured to cover a portion of the first mounting frame 433. The first mounting frame 433 and the second drawer guide 429 of the second storage compartment 106 are arranged intersectingly.
[0448] Therefore, the first clamping frame 433 can tightly bond the third insulation block 427 and / or the second storage compartment connector 420 in one direction. The first clamping frame 433 and the second drawer guide 429 intersect and engage in one direction (e.g., perpendicular to each other) so that they can support each other.
[0449] The second mounting frame 434 allows the third insulation block 427 and / or the second storage compartment connector 420 to be tightly joined in one direction. The second mounting frame 434 and the third insulation block 427 can be joined together. The second mounting frame 434 and the second drawer guide 429 intersect in one direction (e.g., perpendicular to each other) so that they can support each other.
[0450] The second drawer guide 429 located in the second storage compartment 106 can be coupled to the first portion of the fourth insulating block 439. The drawer guide 429 is configured to cover at least one of a portion of the second horizontal frame portion 4335 of the first adhering frame 433 and the joint portion 436 of the second adhering frame 434.
[0451] Other constituent elements are the same as those mentioned above. Figures 1 to 26 The embodiments are the same or similar, so repeated descriptions are omitted.
[0452] Figure 32 This is a conceptual diagram showing the structure of the component joint of another embodiment of the present invention, in which the second storage compartment connector 520 is tightly attached to the surface of the body 100.
[0453] This embodiment is similar to the one described above. Figures 1 to 26 The embodiment differs in that the second storage compartment joint 520 and / or the insulation block 522 are tightly attached to the surface of the second storage compartment 106 by closely adhering to the frame 530.
[0454] It should be noted that this embodiment differs from the one described above. Figures 27 to 31 The embodiment is similar in that at least two closely fitted frames 530 arranged separately in one direction are used to tightly fit the second storage compartment joint 520 and / or the insulation block 522, which is similar to the above-described embodiment. Figures 27 to 31 The difference in the embodiment is that a portion of the structure adjacent to frame 530 is different.
[0455] The component joint includes a retaining frame 530. The retaining frame 530 can be attached to the insulation block 522. The retaining frame 530 can be formed in the form of a plate. The retaining frame 530 can extend along the insulation block 522 between the surface of the partition wall and the surface of the fourth block 540. At least two retaining frames 530 can be separately arranged along one direction of the insulation block 522.
[0456] A connecting portion 531 may be provided on at least one of the sides that are in contact with the frame 530 and the other side. The connecting portion 531 may extend from the side that is in contact with the frame 530. A connecting hole may be formed in the connecting portion 531. Connecting members such as screws may be connected to the partition wall and the fourth block 540 through the connecting hole.
[0457] Thus, a portion of the frame 530 can be attached to the partition wall, and / or another portion of the frame 530 can be attached to the fourth block 540.
[0458] A frame-joining groove can be formed in the insulation block 522. The frame-joining groove can be recessed to correspond with the adjacent frame 530. The frame-joining groove can extend in the insulation block 522. The adjacent frame 530 can be inserted into the frame-joining groove.
[0459] Therefore, the frame coupling groove can restrict the movement of the close-fitting frame 530 in one direction. When the close-fitting frame 530 is inserted into the frame coupling groove, the side of the close-fitting frame 530 and the side of the heat insulation block 522 can form the same plane.
[0460] Additionally, the close contact with the frame 530 allows the insulation block 522 and / or the second storage compartment connector 520 to be tightly attached to the surface of the first panel 103.
[0461] The close contact with the frame 530 can restrict the movement of the insulation block 522 and / or the second storage compartment joint 520 in one direction.
[0462] One of the at least two close-fitting frames 530 can be attached to the insulation block 522 using a connecting member such as screws. In this embodiment, the close-fitting frame 530 at the portion where the second joint 521 of the second storage compartment joint 520 connects to the insulation block 522 is shown to be attached using a connecting member.
[0463] A connecting frame 533 may be configured between at least two adjacent frames 530. The connecting frame 533 may extend in one direction along the insulation block 522. The connecting frame 533 may connect at least two adjacent frames 530.
[0464] The second storage compartment drawer guide 534 can be integrated with the insulation block 522. The second storage compartment drawer guide 534 can extend in one direction along the insulation block 522. At least two second storage compartment drawer guides 534 can be separately configured on the insulation block 522.
[0465] The drawer guide 534 may have guide protrusions 5341. The guide protrusions 5341 may extend along the length of the drawer guide 534. A receiving portion 5342 may be formed between at least two guide protrusions 5341. An insertion protrusion may protrude from the side of the drawer. When the drawer is pulled out or pulled in, the insertion protrusion of the drawer may insert into and engage with the receiving portion 5342.
[0466] The second storage compartment drawer guide 534 may intersect the adjacent frame 530 in one direction (e.g., perpendicular to each other). The second storage compartment drawer guide 534 may be configured to cover the adjacent frame 530. Thus, the second storage compartment drawer guide 534 may restrict the movement of the adjacent frame 530 in one direction.
[0467] The second storage compartment drawer guide 534 can be attached to the insulation block 522 using screws or other connecting members. Connecting holes 428 can be formed on one side (e.g., the front end) and / or the other side (e.g., the rear end) of the second storage compartment drawer guide 534. Connecting members pass through and engage with the connecting holes 428 of both the drawer guide 534 and the insulation block 522, thereby allowing the drawer guide 534 and the insulation block 522 to be joined together.
[0468] The frame is tightly fitted so that the insulation block 522 is tightly attached to and bonded to the surface of the first panel 103, thereby allowing the insulation block 522 and the second storage compartment drawer guide 534 to be bonded to the first panel 103.
[0469] Other constituent elements are the same as those mentioned above. Figures 1 to 32 The embodiments are the same or similar, so repeated descriptions are omitted.
[0470] Figure 33 This is a conceptual diagram showing the situation before and after the insulation block 522 of the second storage chamber 106 of another embodiment of the present invention is combined with the partition wall 620.
[0471] The insulating block 522 located in the second storage chamber 106 may extend further in one direction to surround at least one of the two sides of the partition wall 620.
[0472] An insertion groove 624 may be formed on the surface of the insulation block 522 for the end of the partition wall 620 (e.g., the left end or the right end) to be inserted and joined.
[0473] The insertion slot 624 may extend in one direction toward the insulation block 522. The length of the insertion slot 624 in one direction (e.g., the width in the vertical direction) may be formed to narrow as it moves from one side (e.g., the front end) of the third insulation block 523 toward the other side (e.g., the rear end).
[0474] A side guide 621 may be formed by protruding in one direction from a portion of the partition wall 620 (e.g., the left or right side). The side guide 621 may be formed corresponding to the insertion groove 624. The length (e.g., the width in the vertical direction) of the side guide 621 may be formed to narrow as it moves from one side (e.g., the front end) of the heat insulation block 522 toward the other side (e.g., the rear end).
[0475] Therefore, the side guide portion 621 of the partition wall 620 can be easily inserted into the insertion slot 624.
[0476] When the partition wall 620 is inserted and bonded between at least two heat insulation blocks 522 located on the left and right sides of the first panel 103 respectively, the heat insulation blocks 522 can be tightly bonded to the surface of the first panel 103.
[0477] A pipe connection 622 may be formed through a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the partition wall 620. The pipe connection 622 is a hole forming a flow path for connecting the evaporator housings 5342, 424 of the second storage chamber 106 and the multi-port pipe of the first storage chamber 105. The pipe connection 622 may be disposed in a portion (e.g., the central part of the rear end) of the partition wall 620.
[0478] A return duct forming portion 623 may be formed on a portion of the partition wall 620 (e.g., the left and / or right ends of the rear end). The return duct forming portion 623 may be recessed in a portion of the partition wall 620 (e.g., the left and / or right ends of the rear end). The return duct forming portion 623 forms a flow path connecting the first storage chamber 105 and the second storage chamber 106, so that the cold air in the first storage chamber 105 circulates to the second storage chamber 106.
[0479] Other constituent elements are the same as those mentioned above. Figures 1 to 32 The embodiments are the same or similar, so repeated descriptions are omitted.
[0480] Therefore, according to the present invention, the body 100 of the refrigerator is manufactured by assembling at least two panels 101, 102, 103, 104 made of vacuum insulation body, and a joint 110 made of insulation material 112 is provided at the corner where the plurality of vacuum insulation body panels are connected, thereby enhancing the insulation of the corner.
[0481] Second, bolt plates 109 are provided on at least two panels 101, 102, 103, and 104, with bolt portions 1095 protruding from the bolt plates 109. Connecting portions 1164, 118, and 124 with connecting holes are provided on the joint 110. The bolt portion 1095 passes through the connecting hole 428 of the connecting portion, and a nut is engaged with the bolt portion 3281, thereby allowing the joint 110 to be easily connected to the second panel 101 or the main body 100 using the bolt plates.
[0482] Third, heat insulation blocks 230, 323, 427, and 439 can be integrally formed on joints 220, 320, and 420. Heat insulation blocks 230, 323, 427, and 439 can increase the heat insulation area of joints 220, 320, and 420. Heat insulation blocks 230, 323, 427, and 439 can be configured using space without changing the internal volume of the refrigerator.
[0483] Fourth, the heat insulation block 230 can be joined using a bolt plate 229 provided on the main body 100. A joining hole is formed in the heat insulation block 230. The bolt portion 2291 of the bolt plate 229 passes through the joining hole of the heat insulation block 230, and a nut is engaged with the bolt portion 2291, so that the heat insulation block 230 can be easily joined to the main body 100, such as the second panel 101 and the first panel 103, using the bolt plate 229.
[0484] Fifth, the heat insulation blocks 522, which are attached to the frames 330, 430, and 530, can be joined to the joints 320, 420, and 520, or the joints 320 can be integrally formed therein. Connection holes 428 are formed in the frames 330, 430, and 530. The frames 330, 430, and 530 can be joined to the body 100 using bolt plates 328, or they can be joined without bolt plates. Screws or other connecting components pass through the connection holes of the heat insulation blocks 427, 439, and 522 and the connection holes 428 of the frames 430 and 530, and are then joined, allowing the heat insulation blocks 427, 439, and 522 to be tightly joined to the surface of the body 100 without bolt plates. The extending ribs 114 and 125 can extend along the length of the joints 320, 420, and 520. The extension ribs 114 and 125 can be pressed against the frame 330, 430, and 530, or the connector 320 can be pressed directly to make the connector 320 fit tightly against the surface of the body 100.
[0485] Sixth, components disposed inside the body 100, such as shelves 130 and drawers, have individual first component connecting portions 131 for connection to the body 100. The first component connecting portions 131 or drawer guides 1411, 1421 with through holes 1324 can be easily connected to the body 100 using bolt plates 109. The bolt portion 1095 of the bolt plate 109 passes through the connecting hole of the first component connecting portion 131, and a nut is connected to the bolt portion 1095, thereby allowing the shelf 130 to be easily connected to the body 100. The bolt portions 1091, 2291 of the bolt plates 109, 229 pass through the connecting holes of the drawer guides 1411, 1421, 227, 228, and nuts are connected to the bolt portions 1091, 2291, thereby allowing the drawer guides 1411, 1421, 227, 228 to be easily connected to the body 100.
[0486] Seventh, a portion of the frame 430, 530 can be attached to the partition wall 620. Another portion of the frame 430, 530 can be attached to the fourth section 440, 540 of the insulation blocks 439, 522, which serve as the fourth panel 104. Drawer guides 429, 534 are attached to the insulation blocks 439, 522 using screws or other connecting components, thereby allowing the insulation blocks 439, 522 and / or drawer guides 429, 534 to be easily and securely attached to the surface of the first panel 103.
[0487] Eighth, the frames 430 and 530 are tightly bonded to the insulation blocks 439 and 522, which are integrally formed with the second storage compartment connector 520. Thus, the tight bonding with the frames 430 and 530 allows the second storage compartment connector 520 or the insulation blocks 439 and 522 to be easily bonded to the body 100. The tight bonding with the frames 430 and 530 eliminates the need for bolt plates, thereby not only preventing heat leakage through the corners but also improving insulation performance.
[0488] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1: Refrigerator 2: Main unit 3: Door 4: Compressor 5: Condenser 6: Expander 7: Evaporator 8: Mechanical Chamber 9: Enclosure 10: Vacuum insulation 10a: First vacuum insulation element; 10b: Second vacuum insulation element 11: First Board 11a: First Part 11b: Part Two; 11c: Extended Part 11d: Branch 12: Second Board 12a: Part One 12b: Part Two 12c: Part Three; 12d: Extended Part 12e: Branch 13: Third Board 14: Side panel 14a: Part 1 14b: Part Two; 14c: Extended Part 14d: Branch section; 15: Vacuum space section 16: Vacuum space expansion section; 16a: X-direction extension section 16b: Y-direction extension; 17: Connecting frame 18: Sealing part; 19: Supporting component 20: Rod 21: Connecting plate 22: Support plate 23: Radiation-resistant sheet 24: Shielding part; 26: Anti-conduction sheet 28: Additional insulation 29a: Central insulation 29b: Peripheral insulation 30: Joint 31: Port; 32: Pipeline 33: Thin film; 34: Porous material 100: Main body 101: Second panel 102: Third panel 103: First panel 1031: One first panel 1032: Another first panel 104: Fourth Panel 105: First Storage Room 106: Second Storage Room 107: Partition Wall 108: Vacuum insulation body; 1081: First panel 1082: Second Plate 1083: Vacuum Space Section 109: Bolt plate 1091: First bolt plate 1092: Second bolt plate 1093: Bolt plate for setting drawer guides in the first storage room 1094: Bolt plate for setting drawer guides in the second storage room 1095: Bolt part; 110: Connector 111: Connector cover; 112: Connector insulation material 114: Extension Rib; 115: First Storage Chamber Connector 116: First joint; 1164: First mating part 117: Second joint; 118: Second mating part 119: Third connector; 120: Second storage compartment connector 121: First joint 1211: First face 1212: Receiving groove 1213: Second surface 1214: First hole; 1215: Second panel exhaust port 1216: Second hole; 1217: Suction pipe heat exchanger outlet (SLHX) 1218: Third surface (top surface) 1219: Recessed area 1220: Through section; 1221: Overflow prevention plate 1222: Page 4 1223: Page 5 1224: Fourth panel exhaust port; 123: Second connector 1231: First page 1232: Second page 1233: Third page 1234: Fourth page 1235: Page 5 1236: Page 6 1237: Seventh page; 124: Third joint. 125: Extended rib; 126: Rib receiving groove 127: Third connector; 1273: First panel exhaust port receiving groove 1274: First panel exhaust port; 128: Combined protrusion 129: Third board 130: Shelf 131: First component joint (shelf mounting plate) 132: Part 1 1321: First Side Wall 1322: Second sidewall; 1323: Connecting wall 1324: Through hole; 1325: Fitting part 133: Part Two 134: Multi-channel Piping 1341: Shelf hanging through section; 1342: Joint cover section 1343: Inclined part; 1344: Insertion part 1345: Pressing part 135: Second component joint (evaporator joint plate) 136: Support section 1361: Rolled edge section 137: Through section; 138: Hanging section 139: Close-fitting part; 1391: First direction movement restriction part 1392: Second direction movement restriction part; 140: Drawer guide plate 141: First drawer guide plate; 1411: First drawer guide component 1412: First storage drawer; 142: Second drawer guide plate 1421: Second drawer guide; 1422: Second storage drawer 143: Third plate; 148: Evaporator 220: First storage compartment connector; 221: First connector 222: Second connector; 223: Second storage compartment connector 224: Second connector; 225: Multi-port pipe 226: Multi-port pipe cover; 227: First storage compartment drawer guide. 228: Second storage compartment drawer guide; 229: Bolt plate 2291: Bolt section; 230: Insulation block 231: Block cover; 232: Thermal insulation material 233: First insulation block; 234: Opening. 235: Second insulation block; 236: Third insulation block 237: Drawer lead-in section; 240: Fourth insulation block 241: Second part 2411: Groove part 2412: Through section; 242: First section 2421: Drawer lead-in section; 2422: First panel exhaust port receiving groove 243: Drawer guide; 2431: Drawer guide plate 244: Fourth section 245: Return pipeline 2451: Part One 2452: Part Two 246: Third Board 320: First storage compartment connector; 321: First connector 322: Second connector; 323: Insulation block 324: First insulation block; 325: Second insulation block 326: Opening 327: Partition wall 3271: Multi-port pipe connection hole; 3272: Return pipe connection hole 328: Bolt plate; 3281: Bolt section 329: Bracket; 3291: Connecting plate 3292: First bonding plate; 3293: Second bonding plate 330: Closely attached to the frame 331: First panel 3311: First horizontal section; 3312: Second vertical section 332: Second plate section; 3321: Second horizontal section 3322: Second vertical section; 333: Supporting section 3331: Protruding rib; 334: Shelf hanging board. 335: Part 1 3351: Connecting Wall 3352: Through hole; 3353: Side wall 336: Part Two 3361: Connecting Hole 420: Second storage compartment connector; 422: Second connector 423: Return pipe; 424: Evaporator housing 425: Cover 427: Third insulation block 4271: Block cover; 4272: Thermal insulation material 428: Connecting hole; 429: Drawer guide. 430: Closely attached to the frame 431: The frame itself 432: Frame cover 433: First tightly attached frame 433a: First plate section; 433b: Second plate section 4331: Vertical frame section; 4332: Connecting hole 4333: Horizontal frame section; 4334: First horizontal frame section 4335: Second horizontal frame section; 434: Second closely attached frame section 435: Connecting rib; 436: Joint; 437: Rib receiving groove; 438: Frame connecting groove 439: Fourth insulation block; 440: Fourth section 520: Second storage compartment connector; 521: Second connector 522: Thermal insulation block; 523: Third thermal insulation block 530: Closely attached to the frame 531: Joint 532: Frame mating groove; 533: Connecting frame. 534: Second storage compartment drawer guide; 5341: Guide protrusion 5342: Receiving section; 539: Fourth insulation block 540: Fourth section 620: Partition wall; 621: Side guide section 622: Pipe Connection Section; 623: Return Pipe Formation Section 624: Insertion slot.
Claims
1. A refrigerator, wherein, include: The main body includes a heat insulation element comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a vacuum space. The first plate faces towards a first storage chamber, the second plate faces outward from the first storage chamber, and the vacuum space is located between the first plate and the second plate. First storage room connector.
2. The refrigerator according to claim 15, wherein, It includes a joint portion that protrudes from one side of the first storage compartment connector and is provided with a fastening hole; The fastening part of the component includes: Bolt plate, installed to contact the first plate; A bolt portion protrudes from the bolt plate and passes through the fastening hole; and Nuts are used to fasten the bolt portion.
3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein, The body includes: The third panel forms the third side of the refrigerator; The fourth panel forms the fourth side of the refrigerator; At least two first panels form the first side of the refrigerator; and The second panel forms the second side of the refrigerator; The first storage room is located at a higher position than the second storage room; The first storage compartment connector includes: A first connector is disposed at the corner where the second panel and the third panel meet; and The second connector is disposed at the corner where the second panel and the first panel meet, and extends from a portion of the first connector; The joint protrudes from at least one of the first joint and the second joint to form part of the bolt plate.
4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, The joint includes: A first joint portion protrudes from one end of the first connector to cover a portion of the bolt plate; and The second joint is formed by protruding from one side of the second connector to cover a portion of the bolt plate and is configured separately from the first joint.
5. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, Includes shelves configured in the first storage compartment; The component fastening part includes: A plurality of sidewalls extend from the second panel and protrude from the first panel; A connecting wall connects a plurality of the side walls and is provided with a through hole so that the rear end of the shelf can be hooked into the space between the plurality of side walls; and The shelf fastening part protrudes in one direction from one of the plurality of sidewalls to cover the bolt plate.
6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein, The first storage compartment connector includes an extension rib that protrudes from one side corner of the second connector and extends along the second connector; The component fastening portion includes a fastening portion that protrudes from another sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls to cover the extended rib.
7. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, The first storage compartment connector includes a third connector, which is disposed at the corner where the third panel and the first panel connect, and is combined with the first connector and the second connector.
8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The component fastening part includes a third plate, which is coupled to the first plate to cover the first storage compartment joint.
9. The refrigerator according to claim 15, wherein, The first plate is made of metal. The first storage compartment joint is made of at least one of the following thermal insulation materials: PU, ABS, and EPS.
10. The refrigerator according to claim 15, wherein, The body includes: The third panel forms the third side of the refrigerator; At least two first panels form the first side of the refrigerator; and The second panel forms the second side of the refrigerator; The refrigerator includes a partition wall extending between at least two of the first panels for separating the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment; The component fastening part includes a fastening frame, which is fastened to the third panel and the partition wall respectively, and is installed on the first storage compartment connector so that the first storage compartment connector is tightly attached to the corner portion.
11. The refrigerator according to claim 10, wherein, The first storage compartment connector includes: A first connector is disposed at the corner where the second panel and the third panel meet; and The second connector is disposed at the corner where the second panel and the first panel meet, and extends from a portion of the first connector; The close-fitting frame includes: A first horizontal portion extends along the surface of the first connector and is configured to contact the surface of the first connector; and The first vertical portion extends from both ends of the first horizontal portion along the surface of the second connector and is configured to contact the surface of the second connector.
12. The refrigerator according to claim 11, wherein, The component fastening part includes: A bolt plate, having bolt portions, is attached to the third panel; A fastening plate is configured to cover the bolt plate and has fastening holes through which the bolt portion can pass; A first fastening plate extends from the fastening plate to contact the surface of the first joint; and The second fastening plate extends from the first fastening plate to contact the surface of the first horizontal portion, and together with the first fastening plate, causes a portion of the fastening frame to be tightly attached to the third panel.
13. The refrigerator according to claim 11, wherein, The component fastening part includes a shelf hanging plate, which is integrally formed from the close-fitting frame and is used to fix the shelf in the first storage room. The shelf mounting plate includes a connecting wall that protrudes from the first vertical portion in one direction and extends along the first vertical portion, and is provided with a through hole for hanging the rear end of the shelf.
14. The refrigerator according to claim 13, wherein, The fastening part of the component includes a bolt plate, which is provided with bolt portions and is attached to the second panel; The shelf mounting plate includes: Sidewalls extending from the connecting wall toward the second panel; and The shelf fastening part extends from the side wall, is provided with a fastening hole through which the bolt part can pass, and is fastened to the second panel.
15. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The first storage compartment joint is made of a different material than the first panel and is disposed at the corner where at least two panels forming the first storage compartment are connected; The refrigerator also includes: Support member, supporting the first plate and the second plate; and The component fastening part secures the first storage compartment connector to the first plate at the corner portion.
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Refrigerator
JP2013002656A