Refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator is provided, the refrigerator including a duct for supplying cold air to a storage compartment. The refrigerator includes: a body having a storage compartment; an evaporator configured to generate cold air; and a duct that guides the cold air generated by the evaporator to the storage compartment, and the duct including a drain hole for draining moisture from the duct; wherein the duct includes: a first cover arranged facing the storage compartment; a second cover coupled to the first cover to form a flow path therein; and a guide portion that guides moisture to the drain hole. The guide portion includes a first guide member and a second guide member, the first guide member being disposed on a rear surface of the first cover, and the second guide member being disposed below the first guide member, spaced apart from the first guide member and connected to the drain hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to refrigerators, and more specifically, to refrigerators including ducts supplying cold air to storage compartments. Background Technology

[0002] A refrigerator, typically a device for keeping food fresh, includes a main body with storage compartments and a cold air supply system for supplying cold air to the storage compartments. The storage compartments include a refrigeration compartment and a freezing compartment, in which food is kept refrigerated at a temperature of approximately 0°C to 5°C, and in which food is kept frozen at a temperature of approximately 0°C to -30°C.

[0003] The refrigerator includes a cooling unit and ductwork. The cooling unit includes an evaporator, and the ductwork distributes cold air from the cooling unit to the storage compartments. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical problems to be solved

[0005] One aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator that includes improved piping.

[0006] In addition, one aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator capable of discharging moisture generated inside the pipes to the outside.

[0007] In addition, one aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator including a guide section that guides moisture generated on the rear surface of the front panel of the pipe to a drain hole.

[0008] In addition, one aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator capable of minimizing the amount of moisture inside the pipes.

[0009] Furthermore, one aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator capable of maintaining pipe performance and improving pipe quality.

[0010] In addition, one aspect of this disclosure provides a refrigerator capable of draining moisture from the pipes to the outside, thereby preventing moisture buildup.

[0011] The technical tasks to be achieved herein are not limited to those mentioned above, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand from the following description other technical tasks not mentioned.

[0012] Technical solution

[0013] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, a refrigerator includes: a body including a storage compartment; a cooler configured to generate cold air; and a conduit configured to guide the cold air generated by the cooler to the storage compartment, the conduit including a drain hole for draining moisture inside the conduit; wherein the conduit includes: a first cover arranged facing the storage compartment; a second cover coupled to the first cover to form a flow path therein, and the drain hole disposed on the second cover; a first guide disposed on the first cover to guide moisture to the drain hole; and a second guide disposed on the second cover to connect to the drain hole, the second guide being disposed below and spaced apart from the first guide.

[0014] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, a refrigerator includes: a main body including a storage compartment; a cooling device configured to generate cold air; and a conduit configured to guide the cold air generated by the cooling device to the storage compartment, the conduit including a drain hole for draining moisture inside the conduit; wherein the conduit includes: a first cover arranged facing the storage compartment; a second cover coupled to the first cover to form a flow path therein, and the drain hole is formed in the second cover; a first guide disposed on the first cover; and a second guide disposed below and spaced apart from the first guide, and disposed on the second cover to connect to the drain hole, wherein the first guide is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the second guide in a vertical direction.

[0015] Beneficial effects

[0016] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the refrigerator may be provided with improved piping.

[0017] Furthermore, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, the refrigerator can discharge moisture generated inside the pipes to the outside.

[0018] Furthermore, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, the refrigerator may include a guide that directs moisture generated on the rear surface of the front panel of the pipe to a drain hole to discharge moisture from the pipe to the outside, thereby preventing moisture buildup.

[0019] Furthermore, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, the refrigerator can minimize the amount of moisture inside the pipes, thereby maintaining the performance of the pipes and improving their quality. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the piping of a refrigerator according to an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 It is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' illustrates the airflow in a duct according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 The diagram is in Figure 3 A view of the interior of the refrigerator's piping shown;

[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded front view of the pipes according to an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 According to the embodiments Figure 6 The exploded view of the pipes;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a view illustrating the guide portion of a pipe according to an embodiment;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the guide portion of the pipe according to an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a view illustrating the movement of water in a pipe according to an embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described herein to the specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives to the corresponding embodiments.

[0031] When describing the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related elements.

[0032] Unless clearly indicated otherwise in the relevant context, the singular form of the noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items.

[0033] In this disclosure, phrases such as “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, “at least one of A, B or C”, can include any one or all possible combinations of items listed together in the corresponding phrases of the phrase.

[0034] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] Terms such as “first,” “second,” “primary,” or “secondary” can be used simply to distinguish an element from others without limiting it in other ways (e.g., importance or order).

[0036] Furthermore, as used in this disclosure, the terms “front,” “rear,” “top,” “bottom,” “side,” “left,” “right,” “upper,” “lower,” etc., are defined with reference to the accompanying drawings and are not intended to limit the shape and position of any element.

[0037] It will be understood that when the terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and / or “containing” are used in this disclosure, they specify the presence of the stated features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0038] When a given element is described as "connected to another element," "attached to another element," "supported by another element," or "in contact with another element," it is understood that the given element may be directly or indirectly connected to, attached to, supported by, or in contact with another element. When a given element is indirectly connected to, attached to, supported by, or in contact with another element, it is understood that the given element may be connected to, attached to, supported by, or in contact with another element via a third element.

[0039] It will also be understood that when a component is referred to as "on another component," the component can be directly on another component, or there may be an intervening component.

[0040] A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a body.

[0041] The “body” may include an inner shell, an outer shell positioned outside the inner shell, and a heat insulation material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell.

[0042] The “inner shell” may include a shell, plate, panel, or liner that forms a storage compartment (also referred to as a storage chamber). The inner shell may be formed as a single unit or may be formed by assembling multiple plates together. The “outer shell” may form the appearance of the main body and is attached to the outside of the inner shell, such that the insulation is positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell.

[0043] The "insulation body" insulates the interior of a storage compartment from its exterior to maintain the interior temperature at a suitable level, unaffected by the external environment. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the insulation body may include a foamed insulation body. The foamed insulation body can be molded by fixing the inner and outer shells with clamps or the like, and then injecting and foaming a polyurethane foam material, a mixture of polyurethane and a foaming agent, between the inner and outer shells.

[0044] According to embodiments of this disclosure, in addition to foamed insulation, the insulation may also include a vacuum insulation, or the insulation may be configured to have only a vacuum insulation without a foamed insulation. A vacuum insulation may include a core material and a cladding material that houses the core material and seals the interior under vacuum or near-vacuum pressure. However, the insulation is not limited to the aforementioned foamed or vacuum insulations and may include a variety of materials capable of providing insulation.

[0045] A "storage compartment" may include a space defined by an inner shell. A storage compartment may also include an inner shell defining a space corresponding to the storage compartment. Storage compartments can store various items, such as food, medicine, cosmetics, etc., and may be configured to have an opening on at least one side for the insertion or retrieval of items.

[0046] A refrigerator may include one or more storage compartments. In the case of two or more storage compartments in a refrigerator, the respective storage compartments may have different uses and may be maintained at different temperatures. Therefore, the respective storage compartments may be separated by partition walls containing insulation.

[0047] Storage compartments can be maintained within an appropriate temperature range depending on their intended use, and can include "refrigeration compartments," "freezing compartments," and "temperature conversion compartments" depending on the intended use and / or temperature range. Refrigeration compartments can be maintained at an appropriate temperature for keeping food refrigerated, and freezing compartments can be maintained at an appropriate temperature for keeping food frozen. "Refrigeration" can mean keeping food cold without freezing it, and for example, a refrigeration compartment can be maintained in the range of 0 to 7 degrees Celsius. "Freezing" can mean freezing food or keeping food frozen, and for example, a freezing compartment can be maintained in the range of -20 to -1 degrees Celsius. Temperature conversion compartments can be used as either refrigeration or freezing compartments, depending on the user's choice or regardless of the user's choice.

[0048] In addition to “refrigeration compartment”, “freezing compartment” and “temperature conversion compartment”, storage compartments may also be referred to by various terms such as “vegetable compartment”, “freshness compartment”, “cooling compartment” and “ice-making compartment”, and the terms used below, such as “refrigeration compartment”, “freezing compartment”, “temperature conversion compartment”, etc., will be understood to refer to storage compartments with corresponding uses and corresponding temperature ranges.

[0049] A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one door configured to open or close an opening side of a storage compartment. Various doors may be provided to open and close one or more storage compartments, or a single door may be provided to open and close multiple storage compartments. The door may be mounted to the front of the body in a rotatable or sliding manner.

[0050] The "door" can seal the storage compartment in a closed state. Like the main body, the door may include insulation to insulate the storage compartment when it is closed.

[0051] According to an embodiment, the door may include: an outer door panel forming the front surface of the door, an inner door panel forming the rear surface of the door and facing the storage compartment, a top cover, a bottom cover, and a door insulation body disposed in the door.

[0052] Gaskets may be placed on the edges of the inner door panel to seal the storage compartment by making tight contact with the front surface of the body when the door is closed. The inner door panel may include a dyke that protrudes rearward to allow for the mounting of a door basket for storing items.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the door may include a door body and a front panel, the front panel being detachably attached to the front of the door body and forming the front surface of the door. The door body may include: an outer door panel forming the front surface of the door body, an inner door panel forming the rear surface of the door body and facing the storage compartment, a top cover, a bottom cover, and a door insulation element disposed within the door body.

[0054] Based on the arrangement of doors and storage compartments, refrigerators can be classified as French door refrigerators, side-by-side refrigerators, bottom-mounted freezer (BMF) refrigerators, top-mounted freezer (TMF) refrigerators, or single-door refrigerators.

[0055] A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cold air supply device for supplying cold air to the storage compartments.

[0056] "Cold air supply device" may include machines, equipment, electronic devices and / or combinations thereof capable of generating and directing cold air to cool storage compartments.

[0057] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a cold air supply device can generate cold air through a cooling cycle including processes of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation of a refrigerant. For this purpose, the cold air supply device may include a refrigeration cycle device having a compressor, condenser, expander, and evaporator to drive the refrigeration cycle. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the cold air supply device may include semiconductors, such as thermoelectric elements. The thermoelectric elements can cool the storage compartment through heating and cooling actions via the Peltier effect.

[0058] A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a machine compartment in which at least some components belonging to a cold air supply device are installed.

[0059] The "machine compartment" can be separated from and insulated from the storage compartment to prevent heat generated from components installed in the machine compartment from being transferred to the storage compartment. To dissipate heat from components installed inside the machine compartment, the machine compartment can be connected to the outside of the main body.

[0060] A refrigerator according to an embodiment of this disclosure may include a dispenser disposed on the door to provide water and / or ice. The dispenser may be disposed on the door to allow a user to access or access the refrigerator without opening the door.

[0061] A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an ice-making device for generating ice. The ice-making device may include: an ice-making tray for storing water; an ice-moving device for separating ice from the ice-making tray; and an ice bucket for storing the ice generated in the ice-making tray.

[0062] A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a controller for controlling the refrigerator.

[0063] The “controller” may include a memory and a processor, the memory being used to store and / or record data and / or programs for controlling the refrigerator, and the processor being used to output control signals for controlling the cold air supply device, etc., based on the programs and / or data stored in the memory.

[0064] The memory can store or record various information, data, instructions, programs, etc., required for the operation of the refrigerator. The memory can store temporary data generated when control signals are generated to control components included in the refrigerator. The memory can include at least one or a combination of volatile memory and non-volatile memory.

[0065] The processor controls the overall operation of the refrigerator. It controls the refrigerator's components by executing programs stored in memory. The processor may include a separate neural processing unit (NPU) that executes artificial intelligence (AI) models. Alternatively, the processor may include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), etc. The processor can generate control signals to control the operation of the cold air supply unit. For example, the processor can receive temperature information from a temperature sensor in the storage compartment and generate cooling control signals based on this information to control the operation of the cold air supply unit.

[0066] Furthermore, the processor can process user input from the user interface and control the operation of the user interface based on programs and / or data stored in memory. The user interface can be provided using input and output interfaces. The processor can receive user input from the user interface. Additionally, in response to user input, the processor can transmit display control signals and image data for displaying images on the user interface to the user interface.

[0067] The processor and memory can be integrated or configured separately. The processor may include one or more processors. For example, a processor may include a main processor and at least one sub-processor. The memory may include one or more memory modules.

[0068] A refrigerator according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a processor and memory for controlling all components included in the refrigerator, and may include multiple processors and multiple memories for individually controlling components of the refrigerator. For example, the refrigerator may include a processor and memory for controlling the operation of a cold air supply device based on the output of a temperature sensor. Furthermore, the refrigerator may be separately provided with a processor and memory for controlling the operation of a user interface based on user input.

[0069] The communication module can communicate with external devices (such as servers, mobile devices, and other home appliances) via a nearby access point (AP). The AP can connect the local area network (LAN) to which the refrigerator or user device is connected to to the wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The refrigerator or user device can then connect to the server via the WAN.

[0070] Input interfaces can include buttons, touchscreens, microphones, etc. Input interfaces can receive user input and transmit the received user input to the processor.

[0071] Output interfaces can include displays, speakers, etc. Output interfaces can output various notifications, messages, and information generated by the processor.

[0072] In the following, various embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0073] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment, and Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment.

[0074] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the refrigerator may include: a main body 10; a storage compartment 20 formed inside the main body 10, the storage compartment 20 being vertically divided; a door 30 configured to open or close the storage compartment 20; and a cold air supply device (not shown) configured to supply cold air to the storage compartment 20.

[0075] The main body 10 may be configured to include: an inner shell 11 that forms a storage compartment 20; an outer shell 12 that is connected to the outside of the inner shell 11 to form the exterior of the main body 10; and a heat insulation 13 that is foamed and formed between the inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12 to thermally insulate the storage compartment 20.

[0076] The storage compartment 20 can be divided into multiple sections by one or more dividers 15. Multiple shelves 25 and storage containers 26 can be arranged inside the storage compartment 20 to store food.

[0077] The storage compartment 20 can be divided into multiple storage compartments 20 by the divider 15. The divider 15 may include a first divider 17 and a second divider 19. The first divider 17 is horizontally connected to the interior of the storage compartment 20 to divide the storage compartment 20 into an upper storage compartment 22 and lower storage compartments 23 and 24. The second divider 19 is vertically connected to the lower storage compartments 23 and 24 to divide the lower storage compartment into a first storage compartment 23 and a second storage compartment 24.

[0078] The storage compartment 20 can be divided into three spaces by combining the first partition 17 and the second partition 19 to form a T-shaped partition 15. The upper storage compartment 22, which is divided by the first partition 17, and the lower storage compartments 23 and 24, can be used as a refrigeration compartment, and the lower storage compartments 23 and 24 can be used as a freezing compartment.

[0079] All of the lower storage compartments 23 and 24 can be used as freezer compartments, but the first storage compartment 23 can be used as a freezer compartment and the second storage compartment 24 can be used as a refrigerator compartment. The first storage compartment 23 can be used as a freezer compartment and the second storage compartment 24 can be used as either a freezer compartment or a refrigerator compartment.

[0080] This division of storage compartment 20 is merely an example, and each storage compartment 20 may be used differently from the configuration described above.

[0081] The refrigeration compartment 22 and the freezer compartments 23 and 24 can each be opened or closed via a door 30 that is rotatably connected to the main body 10.

[0082] The door 30 may include a pair of refrigerator compartment doors 31 and a pair of freezer compartment doors 33, the pair of refrigerator compartment doors 31 being rotatably connected to the body 10 to open or close the refrigerator compartment 22, and the pair of freezer compartment doors 33 being rotatably connected to the body 10 to open or close the freezer compartments 23 and 24.

[0083] Machine compartment 27 may be located at the lower rear side of the main body 10, wherein a compressor C for compressing refrigerant and a condenser (not shown) for condensing refrigerant are installed in machine compartment 27.

[0084] The cold air supply device may include cooling devices (e.g., coolers, freezers, etc.). The cooling device may include: a compressor C for compressing refrigerant, a condenser for condensing refrigerant, an expansion valve (not shown) for expanding refrigerant, and an evaporator E for evaporating refrigerant. The cooling device may include a system capable of generating and directing cold air to cool the machines, mechanisms, electronic devices, and / or any combination thereof in the storage compartment 20. In this embodiment, the cooling device is described as an example of a refrigeration cycle unit having a compressor C, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator capable of driving a refrigeration cycle, but is not limited thereto.

[0085] Cooling devices may include semiconductors, such as thermoelectric elements. Thermoelectric elements can cool storage compartments through heating and cooling operations via the Peltier effect. Cooling devices may include thermoelectric elements, heat sinks, and wires. An evaporator E or thermoelectric element configured to generate cold air may be referred to as a cooler. In the following text, a cooler configured to generate cold air will be described as an evaporator E.

[0086] An evaporator E, configured to generate cold air, can be disposed on the rear side of storage compartment 20. A conduit 100 can be disposed on the rear side of storage compartment 20 to allow the evaporator E to be installed. The conduit 100 can be configured to guide the cold air generated from the evaporator E to storage compartment 20. The conduit 100 can be configured to guide the cold air inside storage compartment 20 toward the evaporator E. The lower rear side of the conduit 100 can be configured to allow the cold air inside storage compartment 20 to be circulated to the fluid inlet side of the evaporator E. The conduit 100 can be disposed in both refrigeration compartment 22 and freezing compartments 23 and 24. In this embodiment, an example in which the conduit 100 is disposed in freezing compartments 23 and 24 will be described.

[0087] Figure 3This is a perspective view showing the piping of a refrigerator according to an embodiment, and Figure 4 It is along Figure 3 The cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' shows the airflow in the duct according to an embodiment.

[0088] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, duct 100 can be configured to guide cold air from evaporator E located at the rear of freezer compartments 23 and 24 to those compartments. Duct 100 can be configured to allow cold air to be evenly distributed throughout the freezer compartments 23 and 24.

[0089] The duct 100 may include a first cover 110 and a second cover 120, the second cover 120 being coupled to the rear side of the first cover 110 to form a flow path 400 therein together with the first cover 110. The duct 100 may include a fan assembly 130 that allows air circulation.

[0090] The first cover 110 can be configured to face the storage compartment 20. The first cover 110 can also be configured to face the freezer compartments 23 and 24. The second cover 120 can be configured on the rear side of the first cover 110.

[0091] The first cover 110 may be arranged to form at least a portion of the storage compartment 20. The first cover 110 may include a first cover plate 111 and a first cover edge 112, the first cover plate 111 being plate-shaped and the first cover edge 112 being disposed on the edge of the first cover plate 111. The first cover edge 112 may be formed to project toward the rear side of the first cover plate 111.

[0092] The first cover 110 may include a plurality of cold air outlets 142 to allow cold air to be distributed into the freezer compartments 23 and 24. The cold air outlets 142 may be formed on the front surface of the first cover 110. The cold air outlets 142 may be respectively disposed on the upper, middle, and lower portions of the first cover 110. The cold air outlets 142 may include cold air outlet slits 142a in the form of slits formed by cutting a portion of the first cover 110. The cold air outlets 142 may include cold air outlet nozzles 142b in the form of nozzles protruding from the front surface of the first cover 110.

[0093] The number and shape of the cold air outlets 142 can be varied. The cold air outlets 142 formed in the first cover 110 can allow cold air to be distributed and released to the upper, middle and lower parts of the freezer compartments 23 and 24. Through the cold air outlets 142 formed in the first cover 110, cold air can be evenly distributed and released into the entire freezer compartments 23 and 24.

[0094] The first cover edge 112 of the first cover 110 may be provided with a connecting protrusion 115 that projects rearward for engagement with the second cover 120. Multiple connecting protrusions 115 may be provided on the first cover edge 112. The multiple connecting protrusions 115 may be arranged spaced apart from each other. The multiple connecting protrusions 115 may be arranged to correspond to the connecting groove 125 of the second cover 120, which will be described later.

[0095] The second cover 120 can be arranged to be attached to the first cover 110 at the rear side of the first cover 110. The second cover 120 can be attached to the first cover 110 to form a flow path 400 therein.

[0096] The second cover 120 may include a second cover plate 121 and a second cover edge 122. The second cover plate 121 is plate-shaped, and the second cover edge 122 is disposed at the edge of the second cover plate 121. The second cover edge 122 may be formed to project forward from the second cover plate 121. The second cover edge 122 may be shaped to correspond to the first cover edge 112 of the first cover 110. The second cover edge 122 may be provided with a connecting groove 125, which is formed for connecting to the first cover 110. A plurality of connecting grooves 125 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other. The connecting grooves 125 may be provided at positions corresponding to connecting protrusions 115. The plurality of connecting grooves 125 may be configured to be detachably connected to the connecting protrusions 115 of the first cover 110.

[0097] The first cover 110 and the second cover 120 can be connected to form a flow path 400 therein. A cold air inlet 123 can be provided in the second cover 120 to allow cold air to enter the flow path 400. The second cover plate 121 of the second cover 120 can be provided with the cold air inlet 123, which is configured to allow cold air to flow into the flow path 400. The cold air inlet 123 can be positioned on the upper part of the second cover plate 121. The cold air inlet 123 can be configured to allow cold air from the evaporator E disposed on the rear side of the second cover 120 to flow into the flow path 400.

[0098] The cold air inlet 123 of the second cover 120 can be formed at a position corresponding to the fan assembly 130 arranged inside the duct 100. Cold air generated in the evaporator E can be drawn into the flow path 400 in the duct 100 through the fan assembly 130 inside the duct 100 via the cold air inlet 123.

[0099] The fan assembly 130 can be mounted in the first cover 110 and disposed within the duct 100. The fan assembly 130 can be configured to include a centrifugal fan that draws in air in the axial direction and discharges air in the radial direction. The fan assembly 130 will be described later.

[0100] With the fan assembly 130 located inside the duct 100, cold air can be drawn from the evaporator E into the duct 100 through the cold air inlet 123 of the second cover 120, and discharged to the cold air outlet 142 of the first cover 110 through the flow path 400.

[0101] Due to the temperature difference between the evaporator E of refrigerator 1 and the storage compartment 20, moisture may be generated around the pipe 100. Due to the temperature difference between the evaporator E and the freezer compartments 23 and 24, moisture may be generated inside and outside the pipe 100.

[0102] Figure 5 It is shown in Figure 3 The image shows an internal view of the refrigerator's piping. Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the pipes according to an embodiment, shown from the front. Figure 7 Shown from the rear Figure 6 The exploded view of the pipes. Figure 8 This is a view showing the guide portion of the pipe according to an embodiment. Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing the guide portion of the pipe according to an embodiment. Figure 10 This is a view illustrating the movement of moisture in a pipe according to an embodiment. In the following text, redundant descriptions that are relevant to the above description are omitted.

[0103] like Figures 5 to 10 As shown, the conduit 100 can be configured to guide cold air generated in the evaporator E to the storage compartment 20. The conduit 100 can be configured to allow the cold air traveling through the evaporator E to be evenly distributed to the freezer compartments 23 and 24 of the refrigerator 1. The conduit 100 may include a drain hole 300 for draining moisture generated within the conduit 100. The drain hole 300 may be formed in at least a portion of the conduit 100. The conduit 100 may include a guide portion 200 for guiding moisture to the drain hole 300 for draining moisture generated inside the conduit 100.

[0104] The conduit 100 may include a first cover 110 and a second cover 120 connected to the first cover 110. The first cover 110 of the conduit 100 may be a front cover positioned facing the storage compartment 20. The second cover 120 of the conduit 100 may be a rear cover connected to the rear side of the first cover 110. A drain hole 300 may be formed in the second cover 120. The drain hole 300 may be located at the lower part of the second cover 120.

[0105] The first cover 110 of the conduit 100 may be positioned on the side of the freezer compartments 23 and 24. The first cover 110 may have a front surface that forms at least a portion of the freezer compartments 23 and 24.

[0106] The first cover 110 may include a first cover plate 111 in the shape of a plate and a first cover edge 112 forming the edge of the first cover plate 111. A fan receiving portion 113 receiving the fan assembly 130 therein and a fan fixing portion 113a formed in the fan receiving portion 113 may be provided on the upper side of the first cover plate 111. The fan assembly 130 may include a blower fan 131 and a drive motor 132, the blower fan 131 rotating to draw in and exhaust air, and the drive motor 132 generating rotational force to rotate the blower fan 131.

[0107] A cold air outlet 142 may be provided on the first cover plate 111 to allow cold air to be distributed and supplied to the refrigeration compartments 23 and 24. The first cover plate 111 may be provided with a flow path forming portion 410 configured to guide the cold air. The flow path forming portion 410 may include a pair of first flow path forming ribs 431, which are spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides of the rear surface of the first cover plate 111.

[0108] The first cover plate 111 may be provided with a first flow path forming portion 410 arranged to guide cold air. First flow path forming ribs 431 may be formed vertically on the left and right sides of the first cover plate 111. A first flow path forming portion 411, formed in a generally inverted V shape to divide the flow path 400 into two flow paths, may be located at the center of the first flow path forming rib 431. The first flow path forming portion 411 may be located at the lower center of the first cover plate 111. One side of the first flow path forming portion 411 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first flow path forming rib 431 formed on one side of the first cover plate 111 by a given distance. The other side of the first flow path forming portion 411 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first flow path forming rib 431 formed on the other side of the first cover plate 111 by a given distance.

[0109] The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can be arranged to move cold air from the upper side to the lower side, and can branch into two flow paths at the lower side. The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can be evenly distributed and discharged from the cold air outlet 142 formed in the first cover 110. The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can branch into a first flow path 400a and a second flow path 400b, wherein the first flow path 400a is formed between a first flow path forming rib 431 and a first flow path forming portion 411 arranged on one side of the first cover 110, and the second flow path 400b is formed between a first flow path forming rib 431 and a first flow path forming portion 411 arranged on the other side of the first cover 110.

[0110] The first cover 110 may include a cold air outlet 142 configured to form a first flow path 400a. The first cover 110 may include a cold air outlet 142 configured to form a second flow path 400b. The cold air outlet 142 may include a cold air outlet nozzle 142b configured to form the first flow path 400a and the second flow path 400b.

[0111] The first cover 110 may include a first cold air outlet nozzle 142ba configured to form a first flow path 400a. The first cover 110 may include a second cold air outlet nozzle 142bb configured to form a second flow path 400b.

[0112] The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can discharge cold air through the cold air outlet slit 142a and cold air outlet 142 located on the upper and central sides, and discharge cold air to the lower left and lower right sides through the first cold air outlet nozzle 142ba arranged to form the first flow path 400a and the second cold air outlet nozzle 142bb arranged to form the second flow path 400b located on the lower side.

[0113] The first cover plate 111 may be provided with a first guide 210 for guiding moisture generated on the rear surface of the first cover 110. The first guide 210 may be disposed in the first flow path 400a.

[0114] The first guide 210 may be disposed between the first flow path forming rib 431 and the first flow path forming portion 411 on one side of the first cover 110. The first guide 210 may also be disposed between the first flow path forming rib 431 and the first flow path forming portion 411 on the other side of the first cover 110. The first guide 210 may be disposed within the second flow path 400b. The first guide 210 disposed within the first flow path 400a and the first guide 210 disposed within the second flow path 400b may be formed to have the same shape.

[0115] The first guide 210 may include a plurality of guide surfaces (or guide faces) 211, 212, and 213 arranged to slope downward. The first guide 210 may be arranged above the drain hole 300 formed in the pipe 100. The plurality of guide surfaces 211, 212, and 213 forming the first guide 210 may include a first guide surface 211, a second guide surface 212, and a connecting guide surface 213, wherein the first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212 are arranged to slope downward from the left and right directions toward the center, and the connecting guide surface 213 connects the first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212.

[0116] The first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212 of the first guide 210 can be arranged symmetrically to each other. The first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212 can be arranged to be inclined toward the center. The connecting guide surface 213 connecting the first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212 can be arranged to be inclined downward in a rearward direction.

[0117] The first guide 210 may be formed to connect to the rear surface of the first cover 110. The first guide 210 may be integrally formed with the rear surface of the first cover 110. A first guide surface 211, a second guide surface 212, and a connecting guide surface 213 of the first guide 210 may be connected to the rear surface of the first cover 110. The connecting guide surface 213 may include a first portion P1 and a second portion P2, the first portion P1 being connected to the rear surface of the first cover 110, and the second portion P2 extending from the first portion P1 and positioned below the first portion P1. The first portion P1 of the connecting guide surface 213 may be formed with a first length L1, and the second portion P2 may be formed with a second length L2. The first length L1 may be longer than the second length L2. The first length L1 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L2.

[0118] By connecting the second part P2 of the guide surface 213, which is positioned below the first part P1 and shorter than the first length L1 of the first part P1, the water collected by the first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212 of the first guide member 210 can be guided toward the drain hole 300 located on the lower side of the pipe 100.

[0119] The second cover 120 may include a plate-shaped second cover plate 121 and a second cover edge 122 forming the edge of the second cover plate 121. A cold air inlet 123 may be formed on one side of the upper portion of the second cover plate 121 to correspond to the fan assembly 130, so that cold air from the evaporator E can be drawn into the duct 100. The cold air inlet 123 may be formed at a position corresponding to the fan receiving portion 113 of the first cover 110.

[0120] The second cover plate 121 may be provided with a flow path forming portion 410 arranged to guide cold air. The flow path forming portion 410 may include a pair of second flow path forming ribs 432, which are formed to protrude on the left and right sides of the front surface of the second cover plate 121 and are spaced apart from each other.

[0121] The second flow path forming rib 432 of the second cover plate 121 can be arranged to correspond to the first flow path forming rib 431 of the first cover plate 111. The second cover plate 121 can be provided with a plurality of fixing grooves 126 for connection to the first cover plate 111. The second flow path forming rib 432 of the second cover plate 121 can be provided with fixing grooves 126 formed at given intervals. The first cover plate 111 can be provided with fixing protrusions 116 corresponding to the fixing grooves 126 of the second cover plate 121. The fixing protrusions 116 can be provided on the outer side of the first flow path forming rib 431 of the first cover plate 111.

[0122] The second cover plate 121 may be provided with a second flow path forming portion 412 configured to guide cold air. A second flow path forming rib 432 may be formed on the left and right sides of the second cover plate 121 along the vertical direction. A second flow path forming portion 412, formed in a generally inverted V shape to divide the flow path 400 into two flow paths, may be located at the center of the second flow path forming rib 432. The second flow path forming portion 412 may be located at the lower center of the second cover plate 121. The second flow path forming portion 412 may be arranged corresponding to the first flow path forming portion 411.

[0123] One side of the second flow path forming portion 412 can be arranged to be spaced apart from the second flow path forming rib 432 formed on one side of the second cover plate 121 by a given distance. The other side of the second flow path forming portion 412 can be arranged to be spaced apart from the second flow path forming rib 432 formed on the other side of the second cover plate 121 by a given distance.

[0124] The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can be arranged to move cold air from the upper side to the lower side, and the flow path 400 can branch into two flow paths at the lower side. The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can be evenly distributed and discharged from the cold air outlet 142 formed in the second cover 120. The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can branch into a second flow path 400b formed between a second flow path forming rib 432 and a second flow path forming portion 412 arranged on one side of the second cover 120, and a second flow path 400b formed between a second flow path forming rib 432 and a second flow path forming portion 412 arranged on the other side of the second cover 120.

[0125] The first flow path (400a) and the second flow path (400b) of the second cover (120) can be connected to the first flow path (400a) and the second flow path (400b) of the first cover (110).

[0126] The lower part of the second cover 120 may be provided with a first cold air outlet nozzle connection portion 147a, which is connected to a first cold air outlet nozzle 142ba provided on the first cover 110 to form a first flow path 400a. The lower part of the second cover 120 may be provided with a first cold air outlet nozzle connection portion 147b, which is connected to a second cold air outlet nozzle 142bb provided on the first cover 110 to form a second flow path 400b.

[0127] The first cold air outlet nozzle connection portion 147a and the second cold air outlet nozzle connection portion 147b of the second cover 120 can be arranged to connect to the first cold air outlet nozzle 142ba and the second cold air outlet nozzle 142bb of the first cover 110 to form a first flow path 400a and a second flow path 400b.

[0128] The flow path 400 in the duct 100 can discharge cold air through the cold air outlet slit 142a and cold air outlet located on the upper and central sides. On the lower side of the flow path 400, cold air can be discharged downward through the first cold air outlet nozzle 142b arranged to form the first flow path 400a and the second cold air outlet nozzle 142b arranged to form the second flow path 400b.

[0129] A drain hole 300 of the pipe 100 may be provided in the second cover 120. The drain hole 300 may be formed in each of the first flow path 400a and the second flow path 400b of the second cover 120. The drain hole 300 may include a first drain hole 300a provided in the first flow path 400a and a second drain hole 300b provided in the second flow path 400b.

[0130] The guide portion 200, arranged to guide moisture to the drain hole 300, may include a second guide 220 formed in the second cover 120. The second guide 220 may be arranged to connect to the drain hole 300. The second guide 220 may be disposed below the first guide 210. The second guide 220 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the first guide 210 in the vertical direction. The first guide 210 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the second guide 220 in the vertical direction. The second guide 220 may be arranged to guide moisture guided from the first guide 210.

[0131] The second cover plate 121 may be provided with a second guide 220 to guide moisture generated on the front surface of the second cover 120. The second guide 220 may be arranged in the first flow path 400a.

[0132] The second guide 220 can be disposed between the second flow path forming rib 432 and the second flow path forming portion 412 on one side of the second cover 120. The second guide 220 can also be disposed between the second flow path forming rib 432 and the second flow path forming portion 412 on the other side of the second cover 120. The second guide 220 can be disposed within the second flow path 400b. The second guide 220 disposed within the second flow path 400b and the second guide 220 disposed within the second flow path 400b can be formed to have the same shape.

[0133] The second guide 220 may include a plurality of inclined surfaces (or inclined planes) 221, 222, and 223 arranged to be inclined downward. The second guide 220 may include a plurality of inclined surfaces 221, 222, and 223 arranged to be inclined downward toward the drain hole 300. The second guide 220 may be arranged above the drain hole 300 formed in the pipe 100.

[0134] The plurality of inclined surfaces 221, 222 and 223 forming the second guide 220 may include a first inclined surface 221, a second inclined surface 222 and a connecting inclined surface 223, wherein the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 are arranged to slope downward toward the center from the left and right directions, and the connecting inclined surface 223 connects the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222.

[0135] The first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 of the second guide 220 can be arranged symmetrically to each other in the left-right direction. The first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 can be arranged to be inclined towards the center. The connecting inclined surface 223 connecting the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 can be arranged to be inclined downward in the rearward direction. The connecting inclined surface 223 can be formed by extending downward from the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 along the periphery of the drain hole 300.

[0136] Water guided along the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 can be discharged to the drain hole 300 through the connecting inclined surface 223.

[0137] The first guide 210 of the first cover 110 can be positioned above the second guide 220 of the second cover 120. The first guide 210 can guide moisture generated on the rear surface of the first cover 110 to move to the second guide 220, and guide moisture generated on the front surface of the second cover 120 to move to the second guide 220, so that moisture on the rear surface of the first cover 110 and moisture on the front surface of the second cover 120 can be collected in the second guide 220 and discharged into the drain hole 300.

[0138] The flow path 400 in the pipe 100 may include a first region A1 and a second region A2, through which water moves along the rear surface of the first cover 110 through the first region A1 and along the front surface of the second cover 120 through the second region A2. The flow path 400 in the pipe may include a third region A3 of the second guide 220, which overlaps with the first guide 210 to allow water traveling along the rear surface of the first cover 110 to be transferred through the first guide 210 to the second guide 220. Water collected from the rear surface of the first cover 110 into the first guide 210 via the third region A3 inside the pipe 100 can be transferred to the second guide 220 and discharged through the drain hole 300 of the second cover 120. Water generated inside the pipe 100 from the rear surface of the first cover 110 and the front surface of the second cover 120 can be discharged to the outside of the pipe 100 via the overlapping third region A3 of the first guide 210 and the second guide 220. The first guide 210 and the second guide 220, which have overlapping third regions A3, can minimize the amount of moisture inside the pipe 100 in order to maintain performance and improve quality.

[0139] A refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment may include: a body 10 including a storage compartment 20; a cooler E configured to generate cold air; a conduit 100 configured to guide the cold air generated by the cooler to the storage compartment, the conduit 100 including a drain hole 300 for draining moisture inside the conduit 100, wherein the conduit 100 includes: a first cover 110 disposed facing the storage compartment; a second cover 120 coupled to the first cover to form a flow path 400 therein, and the second cover 120 including the drain hole; a first guide 210 disposed on the first cover 110 to guide moisture to the drain hole; and a second guide 220 disposed below and spaced apart from the first guide, the second guide 220 disposed on a second cover for connection to the drain hole. According to this disclosure, the amount of moisture inside the conduit can be minimized. By minimizing the amount of moisture inside the pipes, performance can be maintained and quality can be improved.

[0140] The first guide may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the second guide in the vertical direction. The first guide may include a plurality of guide surfaces 211, 212, and 213 arranged to slope downward toward the second guide. The plurality of guide surfaces may include a first guide surface 211, a second guide surface 212, and a connecting guide surface 213. The first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212 are arranged to slope downward toward the center from a left-right direction, and the connecting guide surface 213 connects the first guide surface and the second guide surface and is arranged to slope downward toward the rear. The connecting guide surface 213 may include a first portion P1 and a second portion P2. The first portion P1 is connected to the rear surface of the first cover, and the second portion P2 extends from the first portion and is positioned below the first portion. The first portion may have a first length L1, and the second portion may have a second length L2. This structure allows moisture generated on the rear surface of the front plate of the pipe to be guided to the drain hole, thereby minimizing the amount of moisture inside the pipe.

[0141] The second guide may include a plurality of inclined surfaces 221, 222, and 223 arranged to slope downward toward the drain hole. The plurality of inclined surfaces may include a first inclined surface 221, a second inclined surface 222, and a connecting inclined surface 223. The first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 are arranged to slope downward toward the drain hole from a left-right direction. The connecting inclined surface 223 connects the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 and extends downward along the periphery of the drain hole. The flow path may include a first region A1, a second region A2, and a third region A3. Moisture moves along the rear surface of the first cover through the first region A1, moisture moves along the front surface of the second cover through the second region A2, and the second guide vertically overlaps with at least a portion of the first guide. Moisture within the first region moves to the second region through the third region A3. The plurality of guide surfaces may be arranged to vertically overlap with at least a portion of the plurality of inclined surfaces. The refrigerator may also include a flow path forming portion 410 protruding from one of the rear surface of the first cover and the front surface of the second cover toward the other. The refrigerator may further include flow path forming ribs 430, which protrude from one of the rear surface of the first cover and the front surface of the second cover toward the other. The flow path forming portions and the flow path forming ribs may be configured to connect to the first guide and the second guide. The flow path forming portions and flow path forming ribs respectively disposed on the rear surface of the first cover and the front surface of the second cover may be arranged corresponding to each other. This structure allows moisture inside the pipes to be discharged to the outside, thereby preventing moisture buildup.

[0142] A refrigerator 1 according to an embodiment may include: a main body including a storage compartment; a cooling device configured to generate cold air; and a conduit configured to guide the cold air generated by the cooling device to the storage compartment, the conduit including a drain hole for draining moisture inside the conduit, wherein the conduit includes: a first cover arranged facing the storage compartment; a second cover coupled to the first cover to form a flow path therein, and the drain hole formed in the second cover; a first guide disposed on the first cover; and a second guide disposed below and spaced apart from the first guide, and disposed on the second cover to connect to the drain hole, wherein the first guide is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the second guide in a vertical direction. According to this disclosure, the amount of moisture inside the conduit can be minimized. By minimizing the amount of moisture inside the conduit, performance can be maintained and quality can be improved.

[0143] The flow path may include a first region A1, a second region A2, and a third region A3. Moisture moves along the rear surface of the first cover through the first region A1, and moisture moves along the front surface of the second cover through the second region A2. Moisture within the first region moves to the second region via the third region A3, vertically overlapping at least a portion of the first guide with the second guide. The first guide may include a plurality of guide surfaces 211, 212, and 213 arranged to slope downward toward the second guide. The plurality of guide surfaces may include a first guide surface 211, a second guide surface 212, and a connecting guide surface 213. The first guide surface 211 and the second guide surface 212 are arranged to slope downward toward the center from the left-right direction, and the connecting guide surface 213 connects the first guide surface and the second guide surface and is arranged to slope downward toward the rear. The connecting guide surface 213 may include a first portion P1 and a second portion P2. The first portion P1 is connected to the rear surface of the first cover, and the second portion P2 extends from the first portion and is positioned below the first portion. The second guide may include a plurality of inclined surfaces 221, 222, and 223 arranged to slope downward toward the drain hole. The plurality of inclined surfaces may include a first inclined surface 221 and a second inclined surface 222 and a connecting inclined surface 223, wherein the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 are arranged to slope downward toward the drain hole from a left-right direction, and the connecting inclined surface 223 connects the first inclined surface 221 and the second inclined surface 222 and extends downward along the periphery of the drain hole.

[0144] This structure allows the amount of moisture inside the pipes to be minimized, thereby maintaining performance and improving quality.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may be equipped with improved piping.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator can discharge moisture generated inside the pipes to the outside.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a guide section that directs moisture generated on the rear surface of the front panel of the pipe to a drain hole to discharge the moisture in the pipe to the outside, thereby preventing moisture buildup.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator can minimize the amount of moisture inside the pipes, thereby maintaining the performance of the pipes and improving their quality.

[0149] The effects of this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains, based on the following description.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the first guide may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the second guide in the vertical direction.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first guide may include a plurality of guide surfaces configured to be inclined downward toward the second guide.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the plurality of guide surfaces may include a first guide surface, a second guide surface, and a connecting guide surface, wherein the first guide surface and the second guide surface are configured to slope downward toward the center from the left and right directions, respectively, and the connecting guide surface connects the first guide surface and the second guide surface and is configured to slope downward toward the rear.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the connection guide surface may include a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being configured to connect to the rear surface of the first cover, and the second portion extending from the first portion and being disposed at a position lower than the first portion.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the first portion may have a first length, and the second portion may have a second length.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the second guide may include a plurality of inclined surfaces configured to slope downward toward the drain hole.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the plurality of inclined surfaces may include a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, as well as a connecting inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are configured to slope downward toward the drain hole from the left and right directions, respectively. The connecting inclined surface connects the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface and extends downward along the periphery of the drain hole.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the flow path may include a first region, a second region, and a third region, in which water moves along the rear surface of a first cover in the first region, water moves along the front surface of a second cover in the second region, and water in the first region moves to the second region by means of a second guide that overlaps at least a portion of the first guide in the vertical direction.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the plurality of guide surfaces may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the plurality of inclined surfaces in the vertical direction.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a flow path forming portion that protrudes from either the rear surface of a first cover or the front surface of a second cover toward the other.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include flow path forming ribs that protrude from either the rear surface of a first cover or the front surface of a second cover toward the other.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the flow path forming portion and the flow path forming rib can be configured to connect to the first guide and the second guide.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the flow path forming portion disposed on the rear surface of the first cover and the flow path forming rib disposed on the front surface of the second cover can be arranged to correspond to each other.

[0163] Although this disclosure has been specifically described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: The main body includes storage compartments; A cooler configured to produce cold air; and A conduit configured to guide cold air generated from the cooler to the storage compartment, the conduit including a drain hole for draining moisture from inside the conduit; The pipeline includes: A first cover, the first cover being arranged to face the storage compartment; A second cover is attached to the first cover to form a flow path therein, and the drain hole is provided on the second cover; A first guide, disposed on the first cover, guides moisture to the drain hole; and A second guide is disposed on the second cover to connect to the drain hole, and the second guide is positioned below and spaced apart from the first guide.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The first guide is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the second guide in the vertical direction.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The first guide includes a plurality of guide surfaces arranged to be inclined downward toward the second guide.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, The plurality of guiding surfaces include: A first guide surface and a second guide surface, the first guide surface and the second guide surface being arranged to slope downwards from the left and right directions toward the center; and A connecting guide surface is provided, which connects the first guide surface and the second guide surface, and the connecting guide surface is arranged to be inclined downward in a rearward direction.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein, The connection guide surface includes: The first part, the first part being arranged to connect to the rear surface of the first cover; and The second part extends from the first part and is positioned below the first part.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein, The first part has a first length, and the second part has a second length.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein, The second guide includes a plurality of inclined surfaces arranged to slope downward toward the drain hole.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein, The plurality of inclined surfaces include: A first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface being arranged to slope downward toward the drain hole in a left-right direction; and A connecting inclined surface is provided, which connects the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, and the connecting inclined surface extends downward along the periphery of the drain hole.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein, The flow path includes: In the first region, moisture moves along the rear surface of the first cover through the first region; In the second region, moisture moves along the front surface of the second cover through the second region; and In the third region, moisture from the first region moves to the second region via the third region, where at least a portion of the second guide vertically overlaps with the first guide.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein, The plurality of guide surfaces are arranged to vertically overlap at least a portion of the plurality of inclined surfaces.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising a flow path forming portion protruding from one of the rear surface of the first cover and the front surface of the second cover toward the other.

12. The refrigerator of claim 11, further comprising a flow path forming rib, the flow path forming rib projecting from one of the rear surface of the first cover and the front surface of the second cover toward the other.

13. The refrigerator according to claim 12, wherein, The flow path forming portion and the flow path forming rib are arranged to connect to the first guide and the second guide.

14. The refrigerator according to claim 13, wherein, The flow path forming portion and the flow path forming rib, respectively disposed on the rear surface of the first cover and the front surface of the second cover, are arranged to correspond to each other.

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