Refrigerator handle assembly and refrigerator
By incorporating a light-emitting component and a light-guiding and light-transmitting structure into the refrigerator handle assembly, the problem of users having difficulty finding the refrigerator door at night or in low light conditions is solved. This not only makes the refrigerator's location clear in dark environments but also enhances the refrigerator's aesthetics and user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520194611.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-07
AI Technical Summary
At night or in low light, users may have difficulty finding the refrigerator door, which negatively impacts the user experience.
A light-emitting component is installed in the refrigerator handle assembly, and visible light is transmitted through light guides and light transmittance components to ensure that users can see the location of the refrigerator in dark environments, and it can also serve as a decorative light to enhance the aesthetics.
Users can easily locate the refrigerator door at night or in low light, which also enhances the refrigerator's aesthetics and user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, specifically to a refrigerator handle assembly and a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Refrigerator lights are typically installed in the refrigerator or crisper compartment to make it easier for users to access items at night or in low light. However, in the dark, users may have difficulty finding the refrigerator door, having to fumble around or turn on a light to locate it, which negatively impacts the user experience. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides a refrigerator handle assembly and a refrigerator, which emits visible light through the refrigerator handle assembly at night or in dark environments to mark the location of the refrigerator and make it easier for users to find the refrigerator door.
[0004] The first aspect of this utility model provides a refrigerator handle assembly, comprising:
[0005] Handle body;
[0006] A light-emitting component is disposed on the handle body. The light-emitting component includes a light-emitting element, which is configured to emit visible light.
[0007] A light guide is provided on the handle body. The light guide is located at the bottom of the light-emitting component and is used to transmit visible light.
[0008] A light-transmitting element is connected to the handle body. The interior of the light-transmitting element has a receiving space, and at least part of the light guide element is located within the receiving space. The light-transmitting element is used to transmit at least part of the visible light.
[0009] In this embodiment, visible light is emitted by the light-emitting element at night or in the dark. The visible light is transmitted through the light guide and passes through the light-transmitting element, allowing the user to see the location of the refrigerator. It can also be used as a decorative light, making the refrigerator more aesthetically pleasing during use and improving the user experience.
[0010] In one embodiment of this application, the light guide includes a light guide connector and a light guide post. The light guide post includes a first segment. The light guide connector is located between the first segment and the light-emitting component. The light guide connector is connected to the first segment and abuts against the light-emitting component. Along the direction from the light-emitting component to the light guide, the cross-sectional area of the first segment decreases. The direction from the light guide connector to the light-emitting component is perpendicular to the cross-section.
[0011] In one embodiment of this application, there are multiple light-emitting elements, which are spaced apart along a first direction. The light guide includes a light guide connector and a light guide post. The light guide connector is located between the light guide post and the light-emitting element. The light guide connector is connected to the light guide post and abuts against the light-emitting element. Each light-emitting element corresponds to a light guide post. The direction from the light-emitting element to the light guide is a second direction. The second direction intersects with the first direction. The plane where the first direction and the second direction are located intersects with the arrangement direction of the handle body and the light guide.
[0012] In one embodiment of this application, two adjacent light guide pillars are spaced apart along a first direction.
[0013] In one embodiment of this application, the light guide column includes a first segment, and a light guide connector is connected to the first segment. Along the direction from the light-emitting element to the light guide connector, the cross-sectional area of the first segment decreases.
[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the handle body has a spacer on the side facing the light guide, and a spacer is provided between two adjacent light guides. The spacer is used to block the light transmission between two adjacent light guides.
[0015] In one embodiment of this application, the handle body has a receiving groove on the side facing the light guide, and the light-emitting component is located in the receiving groove.
[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the receiving groove includes a first part and a second part. The first part is connected to the second part on the side facing the light guide, a portion of the light-emitting component is located in the first part, and the second part accommodates the light-emitting component.
[0017] In one embodiment of this application, there are multiple second parts, which are spaced apart along a first direction. The handle body has a partition, and adjacent second parts are spaced apart by the partition. The light guide has multiple grooves spaced apart along the first direction on the side facing the light-emitting component. At least some of the partitions are located in the grooves. The direction from the light-emitting component to the light guide is the second direction. The first direction and the second direction intersect. The plane where the first direction and the second direction are located intersects the arrangement direction of the handle body and the light guide.
[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the light transmittance of the light-transmitting element ranges from 30% to 60%.
[0019] Secondly, this application provides a refrigerator, including the refrigerator handle assembly of the first aspect, the refrigerator handle assembly being installed on the refrigerator door, and at least a portion of the light-transmitting element being exposed on the outer surface of the door. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:
[0021] Figure 1 An exploded view of a refrigerator handle assembly according to one embodiment of this application is shown schematically.
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point I;
[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of section II;
[0024] Figure 4 An isometric view of a refrigerator handle assembly according to one embodiment of this application is shown schematically.
[0025] Figure 5 An isometric view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of this application is shown schematically.
[0026] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0027] 1000, Refrigerator;
[0028] 100. Refrigerator handle assembly;
[0029] 10. Handle body; 11. Receiving groove; 111. First part; 112. Second part; 12. Spacing part; 13. Divider part;
[0030] 20. Light-emitting component; 21. Light-emitting element; 22. PCBA board;
[0031] 30. Light guide component; 31. Light guide connector; 311. Groove; 32. Light guide post; 321. First segment;
[0032] 40. Light-transmitting components;
[0033] 200. Door body;
[0034] X, the first direction; Z, the second direction. Detailed Implementation
[0035] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.
[0036] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.
[0037] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.
[0038] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.
[0039] According to the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figures 1-4 A refrigerator handle assembly 100 is proposed, comprising a handle body 10, a light-emitting component 20, a light guide 30, and a light-transmitting component 40. The light-emitting component 20 is disposed on the handle body 10 and includes a light-emitting element 21 configured to emit visible light. The light guide 30 is disposed on the handle body 10, located at the bottom of the light-emitting element 21, and is used to transmit visible light. The light-transmitting component 40 is connected to the handle body 10, and has an internal receiving space, within which at least a portion of the light guide 30 is located, allowing at least a portion of visible light to pass through.
[0040] The handle body 10 can be elongated.
[0041] The light guide 30 is located at the bottom of the light-emitting element 21, with the position of the handle assembly 100 shown in the figure as a reference, that is, the Z direction is the up and down direction.
[0042] The light-emitting element 21 in the light-emitting assembly 20 can be an LED (light-emitting diode) as the light source. LEDs have many advantages, such as low energy consumption. Compared with traditional incandescent lamps and other light-emitting devices, they can significantly reduce the overall power consumption of the refrigerator 1000 while ensuring sufficient brightness. Its light emission color can be one or more of white, red, yellow, or blue. For example, one color can be used as a decorative ambient light, and another color can be used as an indicator light. If the refrigerator 1000 door is not closed or not closed properly, a red or yellow light can be used to indicate this. This application does not specifically limit the light emission color of the light-emitting element 21.
[0043] The light-emitting component 20 can be installed on the handle body 10 by means of snap-fit, adhesive or screw connection.
[0044] In this embodiment, visible light is emitted by the light-emitting element 21 at night or in the dark. The visible light is transmitted through the light guide 30 and passes through the light-transmitting element 40, so that the user can see the position of the refrigerator 1000. It can also be used as a decorative light to make the refrigerator 1000 more beautiful when in use, thereby improving the user experience.
[0045] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figures 1-4 The light guide 30 includes a light guide connector 31 and a light guide post 32. The light guide post 32 includes a first segment 321. The light guide connector 31 is located between the first segment 321 and the light-emitting component 20. The light guide connector 31 is connected to the first segment 321 and abuts against the light-emitting component 21. Along the direction from the light-emitting component 21 to the light guide 30, the area of the cross-section of the first segment 321 decreases. The direction from the light-emitting component 21 to the light guide 30 is perpendicular to the cross-section.
[0046] Each light guide post 32 can be in the shape of, but is not limited to, a cone or a pyramid.
[0047] The light guide connector 31 and the light guide post 32 can be made of materials with high transparency, low light loss, and good heat resistance, such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) or polystyrene (PS). These materials can effectively transmit visible light, reduce light loss during transmission, and ensure sufficient brightness.
[0048] In addition to the first segment 321, the light guide column 32 can also be set with a second segment or even more segments. The cross-sectional area of each segment of the light guide column 32 can be changed as needed to form a gradient or stepped structure, so as to better control the transmission direction and intensity of light.
[0049] Along the direction from the light-emitting element 21 to the light guide connector 31, the cross-sectional area of the first segment 321 of the light guide column 32 decreases. Light transmitted from the light guide connector 31 is gradually focused as it passes through the first segment 321 of the light guide column 32. Because the smaller cross-sectional area limits the propagation range of the light, the density of the light within the light guide column 32 increases, making the light converge more densely. This increases the light intensity within that segment of the light guide column 32, allowing the light to be transmitted to the light-transmitting element 40 at a higher intensity. This results in brighter light ultimately exiting the light-transmitting element 40, providing better illumination for users to see the location of the refrigerator 1000 more clearly in dark environments.
[0050] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figures 1-4There are multiple light-emitting elements 21, which are spaced apart along the first direction X. The light guide 30 includes a light guide connector 31 and a light guide post 32. The light guide connector 31 is located between the light guide post 32 and the light-emitting component 20. The light guide connector 31 is connected to the light guide post 32 and abuts against the light-emitting element 21. Each light-emitting element 21 corresponds to a light guide post 32. The direction from the light-emitting element 21 to the light guide 30 is the second direction Z. The second direction Z intersects with the first direction X. The plane where the first direction X and the second direction Z are located intersects with the arrangement direction of the handle body 10 and the light guide 30.
[0051] The light guide 30 can be of different colors to complement the color of the light-emitting element 21, creating richer lighting and decorative effects. For example, when the light-emitting element 21 emits white light, the corresponding light guide column 32 can be made light blue, or it can be made transparent.
[0052] Because multiple light-emitting elements 21 are spaced apart along the first direction X, and each light-emitting element 21 corresponds to a light guide column 32, the light source is more dispersed, covering a wider area. Users can see the position of the refrigerator 1000 handle from different angles and a wider range, especially in dark environments, improving the lighting range and making it easier for users to quickly locate the refrigerator 1000 door. By grouping and independently controlling multiple light-emitting elements 21, users can achieve various lighting modes, such as constant light, flashing, and gradient, to meet different usage scenarios and user needs. For example, the red light emitted by the light-emitting element 21 can serve as an alarm function, attracting the user's attention when the refrigerator 1000 malfunctions or malfunctions; the gradient light-emitting element 21 can be used as decoration, adding aesthetic appeal to the refrigerator 1000. Furthermore, the bottom of the light guide connector 31 abuts against the light-emitting element 21, causing differences in light intensity due to differences in transmission distance among the multiple light-emitting elements 21, making the light emitted from the light-transmitting element 40 more uniform.
[0053] In one embodiment of this application, two adjacent light guide pillars 32 are spaced apart along a first direction X.
[0054] This reduces the impact of light from two adjacent light guide pillars 32 on each other during transmission, thereby improving the transmission effect.
[0055] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figures 1-4 The light guide post 32 includes a first segment 321, and the light guide connector 31 is connected to the first segment 321. Along the direction from the light-emitting element 21 to the light guide element 30, the cross-sectional area of the first segment 321 decreases.
[0056] Therefore, each light-emitting element 21 can be focused by a separate light guide column 32, so that the light displayed by the light-transmitting element 40 is brighter. On the one hand, it can have a better decorative effect, and on the other hand, it can make the lighting more conspicuous, so as to make it easier for users to find the location of the refrigerator 1000.
[0057] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figures 1-4 The handle body 10 has a spacing portion 12 on the side facing the light guide 30. A spacing portion 12 is provided between two adjacent light guide pillars 32. The spacing portion 12 is used to block the light transmission between two adjacent light guide pillars 32.
[0058] The spacer 12 can be made of a non-transparent light guide material, such as non-transparent plastic.
[0059] By providing a spacer 12 between two adjacent light guide pillars 32, the light transmission between adjacent light guide pillars 32 can be blocked, thereby reducing the mutual influence of light between two adjacent light guide pillars 32, so that the light transmitted by the light-transmitting component 40 has a better decorative, prompting and lighting effect.
[0060] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figures 1-4 The handle body 10 has a receiving groove 11 on the side facing the light guide 30, and the light-emitting component 20 is located in the receiving groove 11.
[0061] As an example, the hand body can be a strip structure, and the receiving groove 11 can extend along the length direction of the handle body 10.
[0062] The receiving slot 11 provides space for the installation of the light-emitting component 20, making the installation process more convenient. During installation, the light-emitting component 20 can be accurately placed in the receiving slot 11, reducing installation time and improving installation efficiency.
[0063] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figures 1-4 The receiving groove 11 includes a first part 111 and a second part 112. The first part 111 is connected to the second part 112 on the side facing the light guide 30. A portion of the light-emitting component 20 is located in the first part 111, and the second part 112 accommodates the light-emitting component 21.
[0064] The shape of the second part 112 can be the same as or different from that of the light-emitting element 21. For example, the second part 112 can be a circular groove, a square groove, or a polygonal groove.
[0065] As an example, the light-emitting component 20 also includes a PCBA board 22 (Printed Circuit Board Assembly, or "printed circuit board"), on which the light-emitting element 21 is disposed. The PCBA board 22 is located in the first part 111 of the receiving groove 11.
[0066] The second part 112 houses the light-emitting element 21. During installation, the second part 112 can reduce the lateral movement of the light-emitting element 21, so as to provide more precise positioning for the light-emitting element 21 and reduce the misalignment between the light-emitting element 21 and the light guide column 32 during installation, so that the refrigerator handle assembly 100 has a better light-emitting effect.
[0067] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figures 1-4 The number of second parts 112 is multiple, and the multiple second parts 112 are spaced apart along the first direction X. The handle body 10 has a partition 13, and two adjacent second parts 112 are spaced apart by the partition 13. The light guide 30 has a groove 311 spaced apart along the first direction X on the side facing the light-emitting component 20, and at least part of the partition 13 is located in the groove 311.
[0068] The shape of the partition 13 can be trapezoidal, arc-shaped, or square, etc.
[0069] The number of partitions 13 can be one or more. For example, the number of partitions 13 can be multiple, and the multiple partitions 13 are arranged along the first direction X and spaced apart.
[0070] The shape of the groove 311 can be, but is not limited to, V-shaped, trapezoidal, U-shaped or square.
[0071] This reduces the lateral movement of the light guide 30 and the light-emitting element 21, maintaining their relative positions and ensuring that the light emitted by the light-emitting element 21 is stably transmitted to the light guide 30. The light transmission angle will not change or the light will scatter due to changes in the position of the components, allowing the light to be transmitted along the designed path of the light guide 30. This ensures that the light transmitted through the light-transmitting element 40 remains stable in position and intensity, providing users with a continuous and consistent lighting and decorative effect.
[0072] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 1 The light transmittance of the light-transmitting element 40 ranges from 30% to 60%.
[0073] As an example, the light-transmitting element 40 includes a transparent cover and a translucent film. The transparent cover has a receiving space, and the translucent film covers the inner surface of the transparent cover and / or the outer surface of the transparent cover. The light transmittance of the translucent film ranges from 30% to 60%.
[0074] Different transparent materials can be used for the transparent cover, such as glass, polycarbonate (PC), or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Glass has high transparency and hardness, providing a clear view, and has good chemical stability; PC material has good impact resistance, making it suitable for use in environments such as refrigerator handle assembly 100 where it may be subject to some external impact; PMMA material has excellent optical properties, allowing for more uniform and clear light transmission.
[0075] Different translucent materials can be used for translucent films, such as polyester film or polyolefin film. Polyester film has good flexibility and optical properties, while polyolefin film has good chemical resistance and thermal stability. Appropriate translucent films can be selected according to different needs to achieve different light transmission effects.
[0076] The translucent film can have various textures or patterns, such as frosted textures, dotted patterns, or striped patterns. These textures and patterns can affect how light passes through, bringing different visual effects to the light-transmitting component 40. For example, a frosted textured translucent film can make light scatter more evenly, producing a soft lighting effect; while a dotted patterned translucent film can create unique light and shadow effects when light passes through, increasing its decorative appeal.
[0077] Semi-transparent films can also be composited using multiple layers. Different layers of semi-transparent films have different transparency and color, and by stacking them, they form a unique light filtering effect. For example, one layer of semi-transparent film can be blue, and another layer can be yellow. When light passes through, they will mix to produce a unique green or orange light effect, adding color variation and a sense of layering to the lighting of the refrigerator handle.
[0078] A translucent film covering the inner or outer surface of the transparent cover can scatter light, allowing the light transmitted from the light guide 30 to pass through the light transmittance 40 more evenly. When light passes through the translucent film, its semi-transparent nature makes the final transmitted light softer, preventing glare and providing a more comfortable visual experience for the user. Simultaneously, it can shield internal components such as the light guide column 32, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
[0079] In one embodiment of this application, the light-transmitting element 40 can be a semi-transparent cover with a light transmittance ranging from 30% to 60%. The semi-transparent cover can be made of polyester thin material or polyolefin thin material, or it can be made of dark glass.
[0080] According to the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figure 5A refrigerator 1000 is proposed, including the refrigerator handle assembly 100 in the above embodiment. The refrigerator handle assembly 100 is installed on the door 200 of the refrigerator 1000, and at least part of the light-transmitting element 40 is exposed on the outer surface of the door 200.
[0081] The refrigerator handle assembly 100 can be installed on the side of the door 200, or on the top or bottom of the door 200. Specifically, it can be installed on the freezer compartment door 200 of the refrigerator 1000, or on the fresh food compartment door 200.
[0082] In other embodiments, only a transparent cover may be provided, or a cover made of a semi-transparent material may be used.
[0083] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A refrigerator handle assembly, characterized by, The handle body comprises: A handle body; A light-emitting component arranged on the handle body, the light-emitting component comprising a light-emitting element configured to emit visible light; A light guide arranged on the handle body, the light guide being located at the bottom of the light-emitting element, and the light guide being used for transmitting the visible light; A light-transmitting component connected to the handle body, the light-transmitting component having an accommodating space inside, at least part of the light guide being located in the accommodating space, and the light-transmitting component being used for transmitting at least part of the visible light.
2. The refrigerator handle assembly of claim 1, wherein The light guide comprises a light guide connecting body and a light guide column, the light guide connecting body being located between the first segment and the light-emitting component, the light guide connecting body being connected to the first segment, the light guide connecting body abutting against the light-emitting element, the cross-sectional area of the first segment decreasing in the direction from the light-emitting element to the light guide, and the direction from the light-emitting element to the light guide being perpendicular to the cross-sectional area.
3. The refrigerator handle assembly of claim 1, wherein The number of the light-emitting elements is multiple, the multiple light-emitting elements being arranged in a first direction, the light guide comprising a light guide connecting body and a light guide column, the light guide connecting body being located between the light guide column and the light-emitting component, the light guide connecting body being connected to the light guide column, the light guide connecting body abutting against the light-emitting element, each light-emitting element corresponding to one light guide column, the direction from the light-emitting element to the light guide being a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction, and the plane where the first direction and the second direction are located intersecting the arrangement direction of the handle body and the light guide.
4. The refrigerator handle assembly of claim 3, wherein Two adjacent light guide columns are arranged in the first direction.
5. The refrigerator handle assembly of claim 3 or 4, wherein The light guide column comprises a first segment, the light guide connecting body is connected to the first segment, and the cross-sectional area of the first segment decreases in the direction from the light-emitting element to the light guide.
6. The refrigerator handle assembly of claim 3 or 4, wherein The side of the handle body facing the light guide has a spacing portion, the spacing portion being arranged between two adjacent light guide columns, and the spacing portion being used for blocking the transmission of light between the two adjacent light guide columns.
7. The refrigerator handle assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The side of the handle body facing the light guide has an accommodating groove, and the light-emitting component is located in the accommodating groove.
8. The refrigerator handle assembly of claim 7, wherein The accommodating groove comprises a first part and a second part, the first part being connected to the second part on the side facing the light guide, part of the light-emitting component being located in the first part, and the second part accommodating the light-emitting element.
9. The refrigerator handle assembly of claim 8, wherein, The number of the second parts is multiple, the multiple second parts being arranged in a first direction, the handle body having a blocking portion, the blocking portion being arranged between two adjacent second parts, the side of the light guide facing the light-emitting component having multiple grooves arranged in the first direction, at least part of the blocking portion being located in the grooves, the direction from the light-emitting element to the light guide being a second direction, the first direction intersecting the second direction, and the plane where the first direction and the second direction are located intersecting the arrangement direction of the handle body and the light guide.
10. The refrigerator handle assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The light transmittance of the light-transmitting component ranges from 30% to 60%.
11. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The refrigerator handle assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is installed to a door body of the refrigerator, and at least a part of the light transmitting member is exposed to an outer surface of the door body.