insulator

Abstract

A refrigerator is disclosed. The refrigerator comprises: a main body including one of first panels forming left and right side surfaces of the refrigerator and another of the first panels; a partition extending between the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels to divide a first storage chamber from a second storage chamber; at least one support frame which is fastened to the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels and which supports the partition; and a plurality of component couplers which are coupled to each of the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, and which fasten both sides of the support frame to each of the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels. Therefore, the partition can be fixed while deformation of the first panels is inhibited.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an insulator. The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator equipped with an insulator.[Background Art]

[0002] Korean Patent Publication No. 2019-0070753 (hereinafter, "Patent Document 1") discloses a vacuum insulator and a refrigerator. According to Patent Document 1, a mounting frame is installed in a belt shape along the inner perimeter of a vacuum insulator refrigerator to couple partitions (also referred to as "mullion") that divide a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber. At least a portion of the cross-section of the mounting frame is provided in a bent shape to reinforce strength and prevent deformation of the side walls of the refrigerator. The mounting frame may be coupled to the refrigerator by welding. Patent Document 1 discloses that when a partition is coupled to the inner wall of a refrigerator formed of a vacuum insulator by welding, the inner wall of the vacuum insulator may be damaged. This may cause the vacuum in the vacuum insulator to not be maintained, resulting in a decrease in the insulation performance of the refrigerator. Before coupling the partition, the installation position of the partition should be marked on the inner wall of the vacuum insulator to ensure that the partition is coupled at a correct position. However, even when the position is marked, it is difficult to visually confirm a connection portion between the partition and the inner wall of the vacuum insulator, particularly a welding position between a bottom surface corner of the partition and the inner wall of the vacuum insulator, resulting in difficulty in the assembly process.[Disclosure][Technical Problem]

[0003] The present disclosure provides a refrigerator including a structure capable of resolving the aforementioned problems.

[0004] A first object is to provide a refrigerator including a structure in which a partition can be coupled to an inner wall of a refrigerator formed of a vacuum insulator without damage to the vacuum insulator caused by sealing (for example, welding) when the partition is coupled.

[0005] A second object is to provide a refrigerator including a structure that allows for easy identification of the installation position of the partition to be coupled to the vacuum insulator.

[0006] A third object is to provide a refrigerator including a structure that can easily suppress deformation of a first panel of a main body.

[0007] A fourth object is to provide a refrigerator including a structure that can reinforce the strength of a panel assembly where the partition is connected.

[0008] A fifth object is to provide a refrigerator including a structure that can minimize leakage of thermal leakage between a second storage chamber and a first storage chamber or between the inside and the outside of the main body through heat conduction of a frame supporting the partition.

[0009] A sixth object is to provide a refrigerator including a structure that not only minimizes deformation of the first panel but also allows the partition to be brought into close contact with a second panel.[Technical Solution]

[0010] The insulator of the present disclosure may be provided as at least one insulator. For example, the insulator of the present disclosure may provide a first wall extending in one direction, and a second wall extending in a direction different from the one direction. As another example, the insulator of the present disclosure may include a first insulator and a second insulator. The second insulator may be provided as a separate component separated from the first insulator. The second insulator may be connected to the first insulator by a connector. In the present disclosure, the connector may be defined as a joint. The second insulator may include a portion extending in the same direction as the first insulator. The second insulator may include a portion extending in a direction different from the first insulator. The insulator may be provided in the form of a panel.

[0011] The refrigerator of the present disclosure may include at least one panel. A plurality of the panels may be connected by joints. The present disclosure may include a first panel forming a first surface (for example, side surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present disclosure may include a second panel forming a second surface (for example, rear surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present disclosure may include a third panel forming a third surface (for example, upper surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present disclosure may include a fourth panel forming a fourth surface (for example, bottom surface) of the refrigerator. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth panels may be provided in multiples. The panels may be insulators or vacuum insulators. The first panel may include one of the first panels forming one of the first surfaces of the refrigerator, and another of the first panels forming another of the second surfaces of the refrigerator. At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth panels may provide at least a portion of a wall forming a storage chamber of the refrigerator. At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth panels may provide at least a portion of a wall forming the main body of the refrigerator.

[0012] The present disclosure may include one of the first panels forming one surface (for example, a left surface and / or a right surface) of the refrigerator and / or another of the first panels. The present disclosure may include a main body in which a first storage chamber is formed between the one of the first panels and the other one of the first panels, and a door coupled to a portion (for example, a front end) of the main body to be able to open and close the first storage chamber or the second storage chamber. The storage chamber may include the first storage chamber and / or the second storage chamber. A partition extending between the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels to divide the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber may be provided. At least one support frame coupled to a portion of the partition and supporting the partition may be provided. A component coupler may be provided that is respectively coupled to the one of the first panels and / or to the other of the first panels, and / or that couples a portion (for example, both sides) of the support frame to at least one of the one of the first panels and / or the other of the first panels. The component coupler may include a bolt plate arranged between one of the first panels or the other of the first panels and one side of the support frame.

[0013] The component coupler may include a bolt formed to protrude from the bolt plate toward one surface of the support frame and coupled with the support frame.

[0014] The bolt plate may be bonded to a surface of the one of the first panels or to the other of the first panels.

[0015] At least one mounting groove may be formed concavely on a bottom surface of the partition to accommodate the support frame.

[0016] A plurality of the support frames may be provided, and each of the plurality of support frames may extend between the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels. The plurality of support frames may include a first support frame arranged to be spaced apart from a first end of the partition by a predetermined first distance. The plurality of support frames may include a second support frame spaced apart from a second end of the partition by a predetermined second distance. The second support frame may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first support frame.

[0017] The partition may include a base including an accommodation space therein.

[0018] The partition may include a cover that is coupled to a portion of the base to cover the accommodation space. The partition may include an insulating layer filling the accommodation space. The insulating layer may be formed by injecting PU foam through a foam injection port formed in a bottom surface of the base and foaming the PU foam. A soft insulating layer may be coupled to the surface of the partition.

[0019] The present disclosure may include a second panel forming a second surface of the refrigerator, the one of the first panels and / or the other of the first panels. The present disclosure may include a first plate arranged toward the second storage chamber or the first storage chamber, a second plate arranged toward the exterior of the main body, and / or a vacuum space between the first plate and the second plate. A support may be provided to support the first and / or second plates. The support may include a connecting plate arranged on at least one of the first and second plates toward the vacuum space. The support may include at least two bars connected to the connecting plate.

[0020] At least one bar may be arranged inside the second panel or the first panel that is in contact with the surface of the partition.

[0021] A distance between the plurality of bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel to which the surface of the partition is connected may be arranged to be narrower than a distance between at least two bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel to which the surface of the partition is not connected.

[0022] A thickness of the plurality of bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel with which the surface of the partition is connected may be formed to be thicker than a thickness of at least two bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel with which the surface of the partition is not connected.

[0023] A reinforcing plate may be provided on the surface of the partition. A hinge supporter that supports the hinge may be formed in the reinforcing plate. A coupling portion may extend in one direction from an end of the reinforcing plate. The coupling portion may be coupled to the one of the first panels and / or the other of the first panels.

[0024] A hinge supporter supporting a hinge may be coupled to the surface of the partition. A front plate may be provided on the surface of the partition to be connectable to the hinge supporter. A coupling portion may extend in one direction from an end of the front plate. The coupling portion may be coupled to the one of the first panels and / or the other of the first panels.

[0025] The present disclosure may include one of the first panels forming one side (for example, a left side or a right surface) of a refrigerator and / or the other of the first panels. The present invention may include a main body in which a storage chamber is formed between the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, and a door coupled to the main body to be able to open and close the storage chamber may be provided. An insulation block extending in one direction along the surface of the one of the first panels and / or the other of the first panels may be provided. The storage chamber may include a first storage chamber and / or a second storage chamber. A partition may be provided that is coupled to the insulation block and / or extends between the insulation blocks to divide the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber. A partition coupling groove may be formed in the insulation block where the partition is in contact and extends in one direction. An insertion guide may be formed to protrude from the surface of the partition and / or may be coupled along the partition coupling groove.

[0026] The present disclosure may include a fourth block portion forming a surface of the refrigerator. The refrigerator may include a contact frame coupled to the insulation block to bring the insulation block into close contact with the one of the first panels and / or the other of the first panels. The contact frame may include a first contact frame arranged to be spaced apart from a first end of the insulation block at a predetermined first distance. The contact frame may include a second contact frame arranged to be spaced apart from a second end of the insulation block at a predetermined second distance and / or spaced apart from the first contact frame. The contact frame may be formed to protrude from a portion of the contact frame to be connected to a surface of the partition. The contact frame may include the first contact frame supporting the partition. The contact frame may include a second contact frame protruding from a portion of the contact frame to be connected to a surface of the fourth block portion and supporting the fourth block portion. A frame coupling groove may be formed / extended concavely in the insulation block to accommodate the contact frame.[Advantageous Effects]

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the following effects can be achieved.

[0028] First, the bolt plate extending in one direction is bonded to the one of the first panels and / or the other of first panels. At least one bolt is formed to protrude in one direction on the bolt plate. The support frame is coupled to the one of the first panels and / or the other of the first panels by the bolt of the bolt plate.

[0029] The support frame is configured to support one surface (for example, a bottom surface) of the partition. At least one or more mounting grooves may be formed concavely on one surface (for example, a bottom surface) of the partition. The mounting groove is formed to correspond to the shape of the support frame. The support frame may be accommodated in and / or coupled to the mounting grooves.

[0030] With this configuration, the support frame mounts and supports the partition using the bolt plate without requiring sealing (for example, welding), thereby preventing damage to the first panel caused by the sealing (for example, welding).

[0031] The support frame is coupled to the first panel by the bolt using the bolt plate, so that the installation position of the partition can be easily recognized.

[0032] In addition, the support frame can restrict the first panel from moving in one direction and suppress deformation such as buckling of the first panel. The support frame may be connected to the mounting groove of the partition to support the partition.

[0033] Second, the partition extends between the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels to divide the first storage chamber from the second storage chamber. The partition may include the base, the cover, and / or the insulating layer.

[0034] The base and / or cover form the exterior of the partition. The insulating layer may be formed by injecting PU (polyurethane) foam into the interior space of the base and cover through the foam injection hole formed on one surface (for example, a bottom surface) of the base and foaming the PU foam.

[0035] Accordingly, the partition can block heat exchange between the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber.

[0036] Second, the soft insulating layer may be arranged between the second panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact and the surface of the partition, and between the first panel with which one surface (left and right surfaces) of the partition is in contact and one surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partition. Accordingly, airtightness can be maintained between the surface of the partition and the second panel and / or between one surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partition and the first panel, and / or heat leakage can be prevented.

[0037] Third, the third panel, the second panel, the fourth panel, the one of the first panels, and / or the other of the first panels including the main body constitute the vacuum insulator. The vacuum insulator includes a first plate facing the storage chamber, a second plate facing the outside of the main body, and a support that forms a vacuum space between the first and second plates and supports the first and / or second plates to maintain a predetermined gap. The supporter includes a connecting plate that is arranged to overlap at least one of the first and second plates with the predetermined gap and / or a bar that is connected to the connecting plate. At least one bar is arranged inside the second panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact, and / or the first panel with which the other surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partition is in contact.

[0038] At least one of the distances of at least two bars arranged inside the second panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact and / or the first panel with which the other surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partition is in contact is arranged to be narrower than the distances of at least two bars arranged inside the second panel and / or the first panel with which the surface and the other surface (for example, the side surface) of the partition are not in contact, thereby improving the strength of the second panel and / or the first panel with which the partition is in contact, and suppressing deformation of the second panel and / or the first panel.

[0039] At least one of the thicknesses (diameters) of the bars arranged inside the second panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact and / or the first panel with which the other surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partition is in contacts is formed to be thicker (larger) than the thicknesses of the bars arranged inside the second panel and / or the first panel with which the surface and the other surface (for example, side surface) of the partition are not in contact, thereby improving the strength of the second panel and / or the first panel with which the partition in in contact, and suppressing deformation of the second panel and / or the first panel.

[0040] Fourth, the plurality of support frames supporting the partition may be provided. The support frames include a first support frame arranged to be spaced apart from one end of the partition at a first distance and / or a second support frame spaced arranged to be spaced apart from the other end of the partition at a second distance and / or arranged on the first support frame.

[0041] According to this configuration, the first support frame is arranged at a first distance from one side (for example, the front end) of the partition, thereby blocking cold air (cold air) from the second storage chamber from being transmitted to the first storage chamber. The second support frame is arranged at a second distance from the other side (for example, a rear end) of the partition, thereby avoiding interference with the insulation blocks or second storage chamber joints arranged on the first panel and / or the second panel.

[0042] Fifth, the end of the reinforcing plate arranged on the surface of the partition is coupled to one side of the first panel, thereby suppressing deformation of the first panel and / or allowing the partition to be brought into close contact with the second panel.

[0043] The end of the front plate arranged on the surface of the partition is coupled to one side of the first panel, thereby suppressing deformation of the first panel and allowing the partition to be brought into close contact with the second panel.[Description of Drawings]

[0044] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an exterior of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a vacuum insulator provided in the refrigerator of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a third plate provided on a plate of FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a thermal insulator provided on the plate of FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state where a component coupler is coupled to a refrigerator main body according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a front view illustrating a refrigerator in which the component coupler is coupled in FIG. 5, as viewed from the front. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state where a portion of a partition coupled to the main body using the component coupler in FIG. 5 is cut away and the partition and the component coupler are coupled. FIG. 8 is an exploded view illustrating a state where the partition in FIG. 7 is disassembled into a partition base, a partition cover, and an insulating layer. FIG. 9 is a bottom view illustrating a state where a foam injection port is formed on a bottom surface of the partition in FIG. 8, and a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of the partition. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a soft insulating layer is coupled to the surface and left and right surfaces of the partition in FIG. 9. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where is a soft insulating layer is arranged between the surface of the partition and the second panel in FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer is arranged between the left and right surfaces of the partition and the first panel in FIG. 10. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which a bar is installed on the vacuum insulator of the second panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact in FIG. 11. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which the bar is installed on the vacuum insulator of the first panel with which the side surface of the partition is in contact in FIG. 12. FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which the bar is installed on the vacuum insulator of the second panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact in FIG. 11. FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which the bar is installed on the vacuum insulator of the first panel with which the side surface of the partition is in contact in FIG. 12. FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which the bar is installed on the vacuum insulator of the second panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact in FIG. 11. FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which the bar is installed on the vacuum insulator of the first panel with which the side surface of the partition is in contact in FIG. 12. FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a refrigerator to which a partition is applied according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state before and after the partition is coupled to the joint-integrated insulation block in FIG. 19. FIG. 21 is a bottom view illustrating a state where the partition is coupled to a joint-integrated insulation block in FIG. 20, as seen from below. FIG. 22 is a front view illustrating a state where the partition is coupled to the joint-integrated insulation block in FIG. 19, as seen from the front. FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state where a foam injection hole is formed on the bottom surface of the partition in FIG. 19. FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer attached to the partition in FIG. 23. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer is arranged between the partition and the second panel in FIG. 24. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer is arranged between the left and right surfaces of the partition and the insulation block in FIG. 24. FIG. 27 is a front view illustrating a state where a reinforcing plate is installed on the surface of the partition according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXVIII-XXVIII in FIG. 27. FIG. 29 is a front view illustrating a state where a front plate is installed on the surface of the partition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXX-XXXX in FIG. 29. [Mode for Invention]

[0045] Hereinafter, a common description describing the parts commonly defined in all embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

[0046] Optionally, the insulator of the present disclosure may be provided as a single insulator. For example, the insulator may provide a first wall extending in one direction and a second wall extending in a direction different from the one direction. Optionally, the insulator of the present disclosure may include a first insulator and a second insulator. The second insulator may be provided as a separate component separated from the first insulator. The second insulator may be connected to the first insulator by a connector. In the present disclosure, the connector may be defined as a joint. The second insulator may include a portion extending in the same direction as the first insulator. The second insulator may include a portion extending in a different direction from the first insulator. The second insulator may include a portion connected to the first insulator, or may include a portion arranged to overlap the first insulator in at least one direction. The insulator may be a vacuum insulator including a vacuum space or a non-vacuum insulator not including a vacuum space. The insulator may be a combination of the vacuum insulator and the non-vacuum insulator. The vacuum space provided in the second insulator may include a portion extending in the same direction as the vacuum space provided in the first insulator. The vacuum space provided in the second insulator may include a portion extending in a different direction from the vacuum space provided in the first insulator. The vacuum space provided in the second insulator may include a portion arranged to overlap the vacuum space provided in the first insulator in at least one direction. The insulator may be provided in the form of a panel. In the present disclosure, a "panel" is described below as an example, but a disclosure in which the "panel" is replaced with the "insulator" may also be included in the present disclosure. For example, in the present disclosure, when it is described below that at least two panels of the main body form the exterior of the refrigerator, it may be understood or interpreted that at least two insulators of the main body form the exterior of the refrigerator.

[0047] Optionally, the refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a main body. The main body may include at least one storage chamber. The main body may include a partition dividing a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber. The first storage chamber joint may include a first sub chamber joint, a second sub chamber joint, and / or a third sub chamber joint. The second storage chamber joint may be provided on one side of the second storage chamber. The second storage chamber joint may include a first joint, a second joint, and / or a third joint.

[0048] The partition may include the vacuum insulator and / or the non-vacuum insulator. The refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a door. The refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a machine room disposed on one side of the main body. At least one of a compressor, a heat-radiating component (for example, a condenser, a heat-radiating portion of a thermoelectric module, a heat sink for heat exchange with the heat-radiating portion of a thermoelectric module, or the like), and a cooling fan may be disposed in the machine room. The refrigerator may include at least one of a first cover (for example, a side cover) forming at least a portion of a first surface (for example, a side surface), a second cover (for example, a back cover) forming at least a portion of a second surface (for example, a rear surface), a third cover (for example, an upper cover) forming at least a portion of a third surface (for example, an upper surface), a fourth cover (for example, a bottom cover) forming at least a portion of a fourth surface (for example, a bottom surface), and a fifth cover (for example, a front cover) forming at least a portion of a fifth surface (for example, a front surface) for the machine room. One or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth covers may be provided as a single component or in a plurality of components. The machine room may include the insulator in the refrigerator of the present disclosure.

[0049] The panel may include at least one of a first plate, a second plate, and a side plate. A vacuum space may be provided between the first plate and the second plate. The refrigerator of the present disclosure may include at least one panel. The present disclosure may include at least one of a first panel forming at least a portion of a first surface (for example, a side surface) of the refrigerator, a second panel forming at least a portion of a second surface (for example, a rear surface) of the refrigerator, a third panel forming at least a portion of a third surface (for example, an upper surface) of the refrigerator, a fourth panel forming at least a portion of a fourth surface (for example, a bottom surface) of the refrigerator, and a fifth panel forming at least a portion of a fifth surface (for example, a front surface) of the refrigerator. At least one of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth surfaces of the refrigerator may provide at least a portion of a wall forming the main body or may provide at least a portion of a wall forming the door. At least one of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as a single component or may be provided in a plurality of components. The joint may be provided to connect the corner of the refrigerator or to connect a first wall and a second wall forming a wall of the refrigerator to each other. The joint may be provided to connect the panel to another component (for example, another panel). The joint may be provided to connect at least two of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels. At least one of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as a plurality of panels, and the joint may be provided to connect the plurality of panels to each other. The joint may include a first surface, a second surface, and / or a third surface. The first surface of the joint may cover at least a portion of at least one of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels. The second surface of the joint may cover at least a portion of at least another one of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels. The third surface of the joint may be connected to the first surface of the joint and / or the second surface of the joint. The third surface of the joint may be connected to a corner of the first surface of the joint and / or a corner of the second surface of the joint. The third surface of the joint may be formed to be inclined to at least one of the first surface of the joint and the second surface of the joint. At least some of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as panels including a first insulation performance per unit thickness, and at least other some of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as panels including a second insulation performance per unit thickness. The first insulation performance and the second insulation performance may be different.

[0050] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a duct. The duct may include a first duct, a second duct, and / or a third duct. The first duct may supply cold air to the first storage chamber or the second storage chamber. The second duct may accommodate an evaporator. The third duct may be connected to the first duct and the second duct in communication with each other. The third duct may include a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface, and / or a fifth surface. The first surface of the third duct may surround the first surface of the joint. The second surface of the third duct may surround the second surface of the joint. The third surface of the third duct may surround the third surface of the joint. The third duct may include a fourth surface. The fourth surface of the third duct may extend from the first surface of the third duct or may be arranged toward the second storage chamber. The fifth surface of the third duct may extend from the second surface of the third duct or may be arranged toward the evaporator.

[0051] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a block. The block may include a portion extending in the same direction as one or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels. The block may include a portion extending in a different direction from one or more of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels. The block may include a first surface (for example, a left surface), a second surface (for example, a right surface), a third surface (for example, a rear surface), a fourth surface (for example, a lower surface), a fifth surface (for example, an upper surface), and a sixth surface (for example, a front surface). Some of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth surface of the refrigerator may be provided in the form of panels, and other parts of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth surfaces of the refrigerator may be provided in the form of blocks. The block may be provided as the non-vacuum insulator. For example, the block may be a block cover and / or a PU foam filling inside the block cover. The block may include at least one of a first block portion (for example, a side block portion), a second block portion (for example, a rear block portion or a front block portion), and a third block portion (for example, a bottom block portion or an upper block portion). Each of the first, second, and third block portions may be provided in a plurality of block portions. At least two of the first, second, and third block portions may be connected to provide the joint. The third block portion may form one surface of the first storage chamber and / or one surface of the machine room. The third block portion may be provided as a partition, or may form one surface of the first storage chamber.

[0052] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include an insulating reinforcement portion. The insulating reinforcement portion may include a portion connected to one side of the block, or a portion formed to protrude from the block.

[0053] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a hinge. The hinge may be arranged on one side of the insulator. The hinge may be arranged on the main body and / or door of the refrigerator.

[0054] The hinge may include at least one of a hinge fixing portion which is a portion that the hinge is coupled to at least one of the insulator, the main body of the refrigerator, and the door of the refrigerator, a hinge shaft, and a hinge connecting portion which is a portion extending to protrude from the hinge fixing portion. The hinge may include at least one of a first hinge (for example, an upper hinge) arranged on one side of a wall forming the first storage chamber, a second hinge (for example, a middle hinge) arranged on the partition, and a third hinge (for example, a lower hinge) of the wall forming the second storage chamber. The insulator or the refrigerator of the present disclosure may include at least one of a hinge reinforcing frame that reinforces the strength of the hinge, a cover to which the hinge is coupled, and a hinge reinforcing plate that is arranged or accommodated to be connected to the panel. The hinge reinforcing frame may include at least one of a first, a second, a third, and a fourth frame portion. At least two of the first, second, third, and fourth frame portions may extend in different directions.

[0055] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a support frame. The support frame may support one surface of the panel. The support frame may include a coupling portion. The block may be supported by the support frame in the machine room. The support frame may include a first support frame and / or a second support frame.

[0056] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include an inner cover. The inner cover may be arranged between the cover of the machine room and the hinge reinforcement frame (for example, the first frame portion).

[0057] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a decoration. The decoration may be arranged on the surface of the insulator. The decoration may be arranged on the surface of the main body and / or door of the refrigerator. For example, the decoration may be arranged on the outer surface of the insulator or the outer surface of the refrigerator.

[0058] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a hot line. The hot line may be arranged on the surface of the insulator. The decoration may be arranged on the surface of the main body and / or door of the refrigerator. The hot line may be arranged between the decoration and the surface of the insulator. The hot line may be arranged between the decoration and the surface of the refrigerator and / or between the decoration and the surface of the door.

[0059] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a casing. The casing may be an outer casing or an inner casing. The outer casing may be connected to the second plate. The outer casing may be provided to cover at least a portion of the second plate. The outer casing may be provided in contact with the second plate or spaced apart from the second plate by a predetermined distance. The inner casing may be connected to the first plate. The inner casing may be provided to cover at least a portion of the first plate. The inner casing may be provided in contact with the first plate or spaced apart from the first plate by a predetermined distance.

[0060] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a drawer and / or a drawer guide. The drawer guide may include a first storage chamber drawer guide provided in a first storage chamber. The first storage chamber drawer guide may include at least one of a first plate (for example, a side plate), a second plate (for example, a bottom plate), a third plate (for example, a top plate), and a fourth plate (for example, a middle plate).

[0061] The drawer guide may be provided with a second storage chamber drawer guide provided in the second storage chamber.

[0062] The insulator or refrigerator of the present disclosure may include a shelf and / or a shelf support frame.

[0063] [Details Description of the Disclosure] is divided into the aforementioned [common description] and the [description based on drawings] described below. In the [Details Description of the Disclosure], each of the specific details described for carrying out the disclosure may be understood as an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the [Details Description of the Disclosure], a content that combines at least two or more of the specific details described for carrying out the disclosure may also be understood as an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, each paragraph and each combination of paragraphs in the [common description] section or the section described based on the drawings in the [Details Description of the Disclosure] may be understood as an embodiment of the present disclosure. As another example, each sentence and each combination of sentences in the [Common description] section or the section described based on the drawings in the [Details Description of the Disclosure] may be understood as an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] Hereinafter, based on each drawing, the [description based on drawing] section describing the present disclosure will be described.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, an insulator 10 of the present disclosure may include plates 11, 12, and 14. In the present disclosure, the term "plate" may mean at least one of the first and second plates 11 and 12 and the side plate 14. Optionally, the insulator of the present disclosure may include a vacuum space 15. The vacuum space 15 may be formed by walls provided by the plates 11, 12, and 14. The vacuum space 15 may include a thickness in a first direction. The plates 11, 12, and 14 may include a first plate 11 and a second plate 12. The first plate 11 may include a portion extending in a direction different from the first direction. The second plate 12 may include a portion extending in a first direction different from the first direction. Optionally, the plate may include a side plate 14 including a portion extending in the first direction. For example, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may be provided such that the first and second plates 11 and 12 and the side plate 14 are each provided as separate components, and the separated components are connected to each other. As another example, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may be provided such that at least two components among the first and second plates 11 and 12 and the side plate 14 are provided as an integral part, and the separated components are connected to each other. As yet another example, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may be provided such that the portions connecting the first and second plates 11 and 12 and the side plate 14 to each other are each provided as an integral part. In this case, the first plate 11 may be provided as a separate component, and the separated components may be provided to be connected to each other. Alternatively, the second plates 12 may be provided as separate components, and the separated components may be provided to be connected to each other. Alternatively, the side plates 14 may be provided as separate components, and the separated components may be provided to be connected to each other. Optionally, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may include a third plate that is arranged on at least a portion of the insulator 10 or connected to at least a portion of the plates 11, 12, and 14. The third plate may include a portion that is thinner or includes the same thickness as the plates 11, 12, and 14. The third plate may include a portion that is thicker than the plates 11, 12, and 14. The third plate may be arranged in the vacuum space 15 or may be arranged outside the vacuum space 15. Examples of the third plate may include the thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 and the deformation resistor 13 described in the present disclosure.

[0066] Optionally, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may include thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 for reducing the amount of heat transfer between a first space provided near the first plate 11 and a second space provided near the second plate 12, or for reducing the amount of heat transfer between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. A thermal insulator that reduces the amount of heat transfer by conduction may be defined as a conduction resistance sheets 26a and 26b, and a thermal insulator that reduces the amount of heat transfer by radiation may be defined as a radiation resistance sheet 23. The thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may be provided as a porous material 34 or as a filler 34. The filler whose interior is filled with a porous material can be defined as the porous material 34. The thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may include at least one of the radiation resistance sheet 23, the porous material 34, the filler 34, and the conduction resistance sheets 26a and 26b, or a mixture of at least two of them. The thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may be connected to at least a portion of the plates 11, 12, and 14 or may be provided so as not to come into contact with the plates 11, 12, and 14. A shield 24 may be provided on the outside of the thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 to provide insulation. A connecting frame 17 may be provided on the outside of the thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34. The insulator 10 may include a conduit passing through the vacuum space 15. The conduit may be formed by providing a pipe wall 32 as a separate component, or may be provided in a form in which the pipe wall 32 is deleted and only a through hole is formed in the plate. The side plate 14 may be provided near the conduit, or the thermal insulators 23, 26a, 26b, and 34 may be provided.

[0067] Optionally, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may include a deformation resistor 13 connected to at least some of the plates 11, 12, and 14 to increase the degree to deformation resistance of the plates 11, 12, and 14. When the deformation resistor is provided in the form of a plate, the deformation resistor may be referred to as a deformation resistance plate.

[0068] Optionally, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may include a supporter 19 connected to at least some of the plates 11, 12, and 13 and maintaining the vacuum space 15. The supporter 19 may include a bar 20 including a portion extending in a first direction, which is a thickness direction of the vacuum space 15. The supporter 19 may include a support plate 22 including a portion extending in a direction different from the first direction. The supporter 19 may include a plurality of bars 20 and a connecting plate 21 connecting the plurality of bars 20. The supporter 19 may include at least one of the bar 20, the connecting plate 21, and the support plate 22, or a mixture of at least two of them.

[0069] Optionally, the insulator 10 of the present disclosure may include a component coupler that provides a portion where the components 24, 28, and 32 are arranged or supported. For example, when the component coupler is provided in the form of a plate, the component coupler may be referred to as a component coupler plate. The component connected to the component coupler may include a through component that is arranged to pass through at least a portion of the insulator 10 or at least some of the plates 11, 12, and 14. The component connected to the component coupler may include a surface component that is arranged to be connected to the surface of the insulator 10 or to be connected to the surfaces of the plates 11, 12, and 14. The through component may be a component that forms a path through which a fluid (electricity, refrigerant, water, air, or the like) passes. The through component may be provided in the form of a tube. The tube may include a straight tube and / or a curved tube. The tube may be provided in a plurality of tubes or may extend in one direction. The through component may include at least one of the tube, the first outlet portion, and the second outlet portion. In the present disclosure, the fluid is defined as all types of flowing objects. The fluid includes moving solids, liquids, gases, and electricity. The through component may be a component that forms a path through which a refrigerant for heat exchange passes, such as a Suction Line Heat Exchanger (SLHX) or a refrigerant pipe. The SLHX may be understood as a suction line heat exchanger that causes heat exchange between the refrigerant that has passed through the evaporator and the refrigerant before being introduced into the evaporator. The through component may be a wire that supplies electricity to the apparatus. The through component may be a component that forms a path through which air can pass, such as a duct or port through which a fluid flows along the surface of the through component. The port may include an exhaust port that provides a path through which air is exhausted from a space formed between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 to form the vacuum space 15. The through component may be paths through which fluids such as coolant, hot water, ice, and defrost water may pass. Examples of the surface component may include a peripheral insulating layer, a side panel, an injected foam, a pre-prepared resin, a hinge, a latch, a basket, a drawer, a shelve, lighting, a sensor, an evaporator 7, a front decoration, a hot line, a heater, an exterior cover, and an interior cover.

[0070] Through FIGS. 1 to 4, terms such as the plate, the first plate, the second plate, the side plate, the third plate, the vacuum space, the thermal insulator, the conduction resistance sheet, the radiation resistance sheet, the porous material, the filler, the component coupler, the joint, the support, the bar, the support plate, the connecting plate, the deformation resistor, the deformation resistance plate, the component coupler, the component coupler plate, the through component, the surface component, the duct, the port, or the like are defined. In the present disclosure, when the above terms are used in parts other than the parts described with respect to FIGS. 1 to 4, the terms used should be interpreted as defined in FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0071] In the present disclosure, that object A is connected to object B may be defined to mean that at least a portion of the object A and at least a portion of the object B are directly connected, or that at least a portion of the object A and at least a portion of the object B are connected via an intermedium between the objects A and B. In a modification example, the object A being connected to the object B may include a case in which the object A and the object B are prepared as a single body in a shape in which they are connected in the above-described manner. In the present disclosure, examples of connection can be support, combine, and seal, which will be described later. In the present disclosure, the phrase "object A is supported by the object B" may be defined to mean that the object A is restricted from moving in one or more of +X, -X, +Y, -Y, +Z, and -Z axis directions by the object B. In the present disclosure, examples of support may be coupling and sealing, which will be described later. In the present disclosure, the phrase "object A is combined with the object B" may be defined to mean that the object A is restricted from moving in one or more of the X, Y, and Z-axis directions by the object B. In the present disclosure, an embodiment of the combination may be a sealing, which will be described later. In the present disclosure, the phrase "object A is sealed with the object B" may be defined to mean that movement of fluid is not permitted at a portion where the object A and object B are connected. In the present disclosure, at least one object, that is, at least a portion of the object A and the object B, may be defined as including a portion of the object A, the entirety of the object A, a portion of the object B, the entirety of the object B, a portion of the object A and a portion of the object B, a portion of the object A and the entirety of the object B, the entirety of the object A and a portion of the object B, and the entirety of the object A and the entirety of the object B. In the present disclosure, the phrase "plate A may be a wall defining space A" may be defined to mean that at least a portion of the plate A may be a wall forming at least a portion of the space A. That is, at least a portion of the plate A may be the wall forming the space A, or the plate A may be the wall forming at least a portion of the space A. In the present disclosure, the central portion of an object may be defined as a portion positioned at the center among three portions obtained by dividing the object into three equal parts along a longitudinal direction of the object. The periphery of an object may be defined as a portion positioned on one side or the other of a central portion among three portions obtained by dividing the object into three equal parts. The periphery of an object may include a surface in contact with the central portion and a surface opposite thereto. The opposite surface may be defined as the border or corner of the object. In the present disclosure, a degree to deformation resistance indicates the degree to which an object resists deformation, and may be defined as a value determined by the shape including the thickness of the object, the material of the object, and the processing method of the object. In the present disclosure, a degree of heat transfer resistance indicates the degree to which an object resists heat transfer, and may be defined as a value determined by the shape including the thickness of the object, the material of the object, and the processing method of the object. In the present disclosure, a degree of heat transfer resistance may be defined as at least one of a degree of conduction resistance, a degree of radiation resistance, and the degree of convection resistance or a sum of at least two or more thereof. The terms "upper side", "lower side", "right side", "left side", "front side", and "rear side" used in the following description will be understood through the coordinate system illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 5. An example of the "+Z" means the "upper side", an example of the "-Z" means the "lower side", an example of the "+Y" means the "right side", an example of the "-Y" means the "left side", an example of the "+X" means the "front side", and an example of the "-X" means the "rear side". A front-rear direction used in the present specification may be an example of the X-axis direction, a left-right direction may be an example of the Y-axis direction, and an up-down direction may be an example of the Z-axis direction.

[0072] The insulator 10 of the present disclosure may be applied to a refrigerator 1. The refrigerator 1 may include a main body 2 provided with a cavity 9 capable of storing stored items, and a door 3 provided to open and close the main body 2. A cold source for supplying cold air (cold) to the cavity 9 may be provided. For example, the cold source may be an evaporator 7 that evaporates a refrigerant to remove heat. The refrigerator may include a compressor 4 that compresses the refrigerant. The refrigerator may include a condenser 5 that condenses the compressed refrigerant. The condenser 5 may be connected to an expander 6 that expands the condensed refrigerant.

[0073] FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state where a component coupler is coupled to a refrigerator main body 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0074] FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state where the component coupler is coupled to the inside of the refrigerator main body according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] FIG. 6 is a front view illustrating a refrigerator in which the component coupler is coupled in FIG. 5, as viewed from the front.

[0076] FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state where a portion of a partition 107 coupled to the main body 100 using the component coupler in FIG. 5 is cut away and the partition 107 and the component coupler are coupled.

[0077] FIG. 8 is an exploded view illustrating a state where the partition in FIG. 7 is disassembled into a base 112, a cover 113, and an insulating layer 114.

[0078] FIG. 9 is a bottom view illustrating a state where a foam liquid injection port 1124 is formed on a bottom surface of the partition in FIG. 8, and a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of the partition 107.

[0079] The refrigerator according to the present disclosure includes the main body 100 and / or a door (not illustrated).

[0080] The main body 100 forms the exterior of the refrigerator. The main body 100 may include at least two panels.

[0081] The first panel 103 may include one 1031 of the first panels and / or another 1032 of the first panels arranged to face each other in one direction. A fourth panel 104 forms the bottom surface or lower surface of the refrigerator.

[0082] A machine room may be installed in a portion of the fourth panel 104.

[0083] The vacuum insulator may form a portion of at least one of a second panel 101, a third panel 102, the first panel 103, and the fourth panel 104.

[0084] A storage chamber is formed in the main body 100. The storage chamber includes a second storage chamber 106 and / or a first storage chamber 105.

[0085] The door includes a first storage chamber door and / or a second storage chamber door. The second storage chamber 106 and the first storage chamber 105 may be divided by a partition 107. The partition 107 may extend in one direction from one 1031 of the first panels to the surface of the other 1032 of the first panels.

[0086] The partition 107 may be disposed between 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of the height (vertical distance) between the fourth panel 104 and the third panel 102 upward from the fourth panel 104 when the height is divided into three equal parts. In the present embodiment, the partition 107 is illustrated to be arranged at approximately 1 / 3 of the height upward from the fourth panel 104.

[0087] The partition 107 may be formed in a rectangular shape. The partition 107 may include a thickness.

[0088] An evaporator accommodating portion for accommodating an evaporator is formed in the second storage chamber 106. An evaporator cover may be installed in the evaporator accommodating portion to cover the evaporator. The evaporator is configured to generate cold air.

[0089] A multi-duct may be installed in the first storage chamber 105. The multi-duct may be connected to communicate with the evaporator accommodating portion of the second storage chamber 106. The multi-duct forms a cold air flow path and includes a plurality of outlets formed to evenly distribute cold air throughout the first storage chamber 105.

[0090] A multi-duct communication hole 108 may be formed through a portion (for example, a rear central portion) of the partition 107 to connect the evaporator accommodating portion and / or the multi-duct of the second storage chamber 106. The multi-duct communication hole 108 may include a polygonal cross-sectional shape.

[0091] In the present embodiment, the multi-duct communication hole 108 is illustrated to include a cross-sectional shape. The multi-duct communication hole 108 may include one surface (for example, a left surface) that extends in one direction (for example, vertically) and the other surface (for example, a right surface that is arranged to face the one surface (for example, the left surface) and / or is formed to be inclined. The cross-sectional area of the multi-duct communication hole 108 may be formed to become smaller from one side (for example, lower side) to the other side (for example, upper side). Accordingly, when the cold in from the second storage chamber 106 passes through the multi-duct communication hole 108, the flow velocity may increase.

[0092] A return duct 116 may be installed on one side (for example, rear left or rear right) of the second storage chamber 106. The return duct 116 forms the flow path for the cold air to be returned to the second storage chamber 106.

[0093] In the present embodiment, the return duct 116 is installed on one side of the second storage chamber 106. One end of the return duct 116 may be connected to the partition 107, and / or the other end of the return duct 116 may be connected to the surface of the fourth panel or the fourth block portion 121. The fourth block portion 121 may form the surface of the main body 100 with an insulating layer 114.

[0094] A second storage chamber joint 118 is provided in the second storage chamber 106. The second storage chamber joint 118 can be coupled to the corner where the first panel 103 and the second panel 101 are connected.

[0095] The second storage chamber joint 118 may be extended. One end of the second storage chamber joint 118 may be connected to the surface of the partition 107, and / or the other end of the second storage chamber joint 118 may be connected to the surface of the fourth panel or fourth block portion 121.

[0096] The second storage chamber joint 118 may include a joint cover and / or joint insulating layer. The joint insulating layer may be formed of a material such as PU foam and / or may fill the joint cover. The joint cover may be injection-molded from a plastic material.

[0097] Accordingly, heat leakage through the corner where the first panel 103 and the second panel 101 meet can be minimized.

[0098] An insulation block 119 may be further provided in the second storage chamber 106. The insulation block 119 is configured to expand the insulating area of the second storage chamber joint 118. The insulation block 119 may be formed integrally with the second storage chamber joint 118. The insulation block 119 may extend from the second storage chamber joint 118.

[0099] The insulation block 119 may include a block cover and / or block insulating layer. The block insulating layer may be formed of a material such as PU foam. The block insulating layer may fill the block cover. The block cover may be injection molded from a plastic material.

[0100] The insulation block 119 may include a first insulation block 120 and / or a second insulation block 125.

[0101] The first insulation block 120 may include a fourth block portion 121, a first block portion 123, and / or a second block portion 124. The fourth block portion 121 may be extended to form a fourth panel.

[0102] The fourth block portion 121 may be supported by an extension frame 122. The extension frame 122 extends between one 1031 of the first panels and the other 1032 of the first panels. One end of the extension frame 122 may be coupled to one 1031 of the first panels, and / or the other end of the extension frame 122 may be coupled to the other 1032 of the first panels.

[0103] The first block portion 123 may extend along the first panel 103 from one side (for example, both left and right sides) of the fourth block portion 121. The first block portion 123 may be arranged at the corner where the first panel 103 and the fourth block portion 121 are connected.

[0104] The second block portion 124 may extend along the second panel 101 from a portion (for example, the rear end) of the fourth block portion 121. The second block portion 124 may be arranged at the corner where the second panel 101 and the fourth block portion 121 are connected.

[0105] The second insulation block 125 extends from the second storage chamber joint 118 along the first panel 103 toward the opening side of the main body 100. One end of the second insulation block 125 may be connected to one surface of the partition 107. The other end of the second insulation block 125 may be connected to the surface of the first block portion 123.

[0106] A portion (for example, rear end) of the second insulation block 125 may be connected to the second storage chamber joint 118.

[0107] Accordingly, a portion (for example, both left and right sides) of the partition 107 may be supported by the second insulation block 125.

[0108] A drawer guide 126 is formed to protrude from the insulation block 119. The drawer guide 126 may be arranged on at least one of the first block portion 123 of the first insulation block 120 and the second insulation block 125. The drawer guide 126 may be formed integrally with the insulation block 119 or may be formed to be detachable from the insulation block. In the present embodiment, the drawer guide 126 is illustrated as being formed integrally with the insulation block 119.

[0109] The drawer guide 126 may extend in one direction along the surface of the insulation block 119.

[0110] Accordingly, the second storage drawer may be guided by the drawer guide 126 when being drawn in and out of the second storage drawer 106.

[0111] The return duct 116 may be coupled to the second storage chamber joint 118. The return duct 116 may be arranged to overlap the second storage chamber joint 118.

[0112] The second storage chamber joint 118 may include a cross-sectional shape such as a polygon (for example, a right triangle). The return duct 116 may include a cross-sectional shape such as a polygon (for example, a right triangle). The polygonal surface (for example, a hypotenuse of a right triangle) of the second storage chamber joint 118 and the polygonal surface (for example, a hypotenuse of a right triangle) of the return duct 116 may overlap each other so that they are in contact with each other. The second storage chamber joint 118 and the return duct 116 may form a cross-sectional shape of another polygon (for example, a rectangle).

[0113] A portion (for example, upper portion) of the second storage chamber joint 118 may be connected to a portion (for example, lower surfaces of both left and right sides of rear end) of the partition 107. Accordingly, a portion (for example, both left and right sides of the rear end) of the partition 107 may be supported by the second storage chamber joint 118.

[0114] The return duct 116 is connected to communicate with the first storage chamber 105 through a return duct communication hole 109 to be described later. The return duct communication hole 109 is formed to penetrate one side (for example, rear left or rear right) of the partition 107.

[0115] The return duct communication hole 109 may include a polygonal cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shapes of the return duct communication hole 109 and the return duct 116 may be formed to correspond to each other.

[0116] One side of the return duct communication hole 109 may be connected to the return duct 116. The return duct communication hole 109 may be connected to the first storage chamber 105.

[0117] A plurality of outlets 117 can be formed on the side of the return duct 116 to communicate with the evaporator accommodating portion so that the cold air of the first storage chamber 105 is returned to the evaporator accommodating portion of the second storage chamber 106.

[0118] A through portion 110 may be formed to penetrate one side (for example, the rear right) of the partition 107. The through portion 110 may include a circular cross-sectional shape. Components such as wires may pass through the through portion 110.

[0119] The partition 107 may be coupled to the main body 100 by the component coupler. One surface (for example, left surface) and the other surface (for example, right surface) of the partition 107 may face and / or be connected to one 1031 of the first panels and / or the other 1032 of the first panel. The surface of the partition 107 may face and / or be connected to the second panel 101.

[0120] The component coupler may include a bolt plate 127. The component coupler may use the bolt plate 127 to couple components such as the second storage chamber joint 118, the insulation block 119, and the partition 107 to the main body 100. The bolt plate 127 may be formed in a plate shape.

[0121] The bolt plate 127 may be installed on the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 103. The bolt plate 127 may be bonded to the second panel 101, one 1031 of the first panels, and / or the other 1032 of the first panels by adhesive means such as an adhesive.

[0122] The bolt plate 127 may be formed in a rectangular shape. The bolt plate 127 may extend in one direction. In the present embodiment, the bolt plate 127 is formed to extend in one direction on one 1031 of the first panels and / or the other 1032 of the first panels.

[0123] One of the bolt plates 127 may be arranged between the surface of the first panel 103 and one surface of the partition 107. The bolt plate 127 may extend from the first panel 103. A bolt 1271 may be provided on one surface of the bolt plate 127. The bolt 1271 may be formed to protrude in one direction from the bolt plate 127. Screw threads are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the bolt 1271.

[0124] The component coupler may include a support frame 128. At least one support frame 128 may be provided. The support frame 128 is configured to support the partition 107. The support frame 128 may be extended.

[0125] The support frame 128 may be formed of a metal material to include rigidity capable of supporting the load applied to the partition 107 or the partition 107.

[0126] A portion (for example, both ends) of the support frame 128 may be coupled to one 1031 of the first panels and / or the other 1032 of the first panels using the bolt plate 127. A coupling hole may be formed at each of both ends of the support frame 128. The bolt 1271 may pass through the coupling hole and / or a coupler such as a nut may be coupled to the bolt 1271, thereby coupling the bolt plate 127 and the support frame 128.

[0127] At least one mounting groove 111 may be formed on the surface of the partition 107. The mounting groove 111 may be formed concavely on the surface of the partition 107 so that the support frame 128 is accommodated in the mounting groove 111. The mounting groove 111 may be an extension of the partition 107.

[0128] A plurality of mounting grooves 111 may be arranged to be spaced apart in one direction. The plurality of mounting grooves 111 may include a first mounting groove 111a and a second mounting groove 111b. The first mounting groove 111a may be arranged to be spaced apart from a portion (for example, a front end) of the partition 107 by a predetermined first distance.

[0129] The second mounting groove 111b may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first mounting groove 111a by a predetermined second distance. The second distance may be greater than or equal to the first distance. In the present embodiment, the second distance is illustrated to be greater than the first distance.

[0130] The second mounting groove 111b may be arranged at a predetermined third distance from a portion (for example, rear end) of the partition 107. The third distance may be greater than or equal to the first distance. The third distance may be less than or equal to the second distance.

[0131] The support frame 128 may include a first support frame 128a and / or a second support frame 128b.

[0132] The first support frame 128a may be arranged at a predetermined first distance from one end (for example, opening-side front end) of the main body 100. The first support frame 128a may be accommodated in and / or coupled to the first mounting groove 111a.

[0133] The reason why the first support frame 128a is arranged to be spaced apart from one end (for example, opening-side front end) of the main body 100 is to prevent the cold air or cold air of the second storage chamber 106 from being conducted or transferred to the first storage chamber 105 through the first support frame 128a.

[0134] The first support frame 128a and the second support frame 128b may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction by a second distance. The second support frame 128b may be accommodated in and / or coupled to the second mounting groove 111b. The second support frame 128b may be arranged to be spaced apart from the second panel 101 by a third distance. The third distance may be greater than or equal to the first distance. The third distance may be less than or equal to the second distance.

[0135] The reason why the second support frame 128b is arranged to be spaced apart from the second panel 101 is to avoid interference between the second support frame 128b and the first storage chamber 105 joint and / or the return duct 116. The second support frame 128b may be arranged to be spaced apart from the return duct 116.

[0136] The support frame 128 may be configured to include at least one of a first part 1281, a second part 1282, a third part 1283, and a coupling portion 1284.

[0137] At least one of the first part 1281 to the third part 1283 is formed in a plate shape. The first part 1281 is extended. The first part 1281 extends such that a length thereof in a left-right direction is longer than a width thereof in an up-down direction. The first part 1281 forms the surface of the support frame 128.

[0138] The second part 1282 is arranged to be spaced apart from the first part 1281 in one direction. The second part 1282 is extended. The second part 1282 extends so that a length thereof in a left-right direction is longer than a width thereof in an up-down direction. The second part 1282 forms the surface of the support frame 128.

[0139] The third part 1283 extends in one direction. The third part 1283 extends so that a length thereof is longer than a width thereof. The third part 1283 is configured to connect one end (for example, upper end) of the first part 1281 and one end (for example, upper end) of the second part 1282. The third part 1283 forms the surface of the support frame 128.

[0140] The mounting groove 111 and the support frame 128 are formed to correspond to each other. Here, the expression "formed to correspond to each other" means that the members are formed to include the same or similar size or shape.

[0141] Accordingly, the support frame 128 may be inserted into the mounting groove 111 and fitted thereto.

[0142] For example, the first part 1281 may be closely connected to the surface of the mounting groove 111. The second part 1282 may be closely connected to the mounting groove 111. The third part 1283 may be closely connected to one surface of the mounting groove 111.

[0143] A coupling portion 1284 is provided at an end of the support frame 128. The coupling portion 1284 may extend vertically with respect to at least one of the first part 1281 to the third part 1283 of the support frame 128. A first end of the coupling portion 1284 may be connected to a second part 1282. A second end of the coupling portion 1284 may be connected to the first part 1281. A third end of the coupling portion 1284 may be connected to the second part 1282.

[0144] Accordingly, the first part 1281 and / or the second part 1282 of the support frame 128 may be formed to be bent at the third part 1283. The coupling portion 1284 is connected in one direction (for example, vertically) to at least one of the first part 1281 to the third part 1283, so that the rigidity of the support frame 128 may be improved.

[0145] The mounting groove 111 is formed to penetrate the partition 107 in one direction.

[0146] The coupling portion 1284 is arranged to face the bolt plate 127 toward the first panel 103. A coupling hole is formed to penetrate the coupling portion 1284 in one direction.

[0147] The bolt 1271 of the bolt plate 127 penetrates the coupling hole of the coupling portion 1284 and / or a coupler such as a nut is coupled to the bolt 1271, so that the coupling portion 1284 of the support frame 128 may be coupled to the first panel 103 using the bolt plate 127.

[0148] The partition 107 may be supported by being mounted on the support frame 128 through the mounting groove 111.

[0149] The partition 107 may be configured to include the base 112, the cover 113, and / or the insulating layer 114. The base 112 forms the exterior of the partition 107. The base 112 is formed in a rectangular shape. The base 112 and / or the cover may be injection molded from a plastic material.

[0150] The base 112 includes a bottom plate portion 1121 forming a first surface of the partition 107, a front plate portion 1125 forming a second surface of the partition 107, a back plate portion 1122 forming a third surface of the partition 107, and / or a side plate portion 1123 forming a fourth surface (for example, left surface and / or right surface) of the partition 107. The surface of the base 112 is formed to be open.

[0151] The cover 113 is coupled to a portion of the base 112 to cover an opening on one side (for example, upper side) of the base 112.

[0152] The coupling portion may be formed to be bent along the corner of the cover 113. The coupling portion of the cover 113 and the corner (for example, upper corner) of the base 112 may be arranged to overlap each other. The cover 113 and / or the base 112 may be coupled by a coupler such as a screw. An insulating layer 114 is provided inside the base 112 and the cover 113. The insulating layer 114 may be formed of PU foam, or the like.

[0153] A foaming liquid injection port 1124 is provided in the bottom plate portion 1121 of the base 112. The foaming liquid injection port 1124 may be formed to penetrate the central portion of the bottom plate portion 1121. PU foam may be injected through the foaming liquid injection port 1124 to form a PU foam insulating layer 114 in the base 112. The insulating layer 114 may fill the base 112 and the cover 113.

[0154] The mounting groove 111 may be formed to correspond to the cover 113 and / or the insulating layer 114.

[0155] The multi-duct communication hole 108, return duct communication hole 109, and / or through portion 110 may be formed to correspond to at least one of the cover 113 and the insulating layer 114.

[0156] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a soft insulating layer 115 is coupled to the partition 107 in FIG. 9.

[0157] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer 115 is arranged between the partition 107 and the second panel 101 in FIG. 10.

[0158] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer 115 is arranged between the left and right surfaces of the partition 107 and the first panel 103 in FIG. 10.

[0159] The soft insulating layer 115 may be provided between the partition 107 and the panel, for example, between the partition 107 and the first panel 103 or between the partition 107 and the second panel 101. For example, the soft insulating layer 115 may be made of a material such as carbon felt or a porous material.

[0160] For example, the soft insulating layer 115 may surround the back plate portion 1122 and / or the side plate portion 1123 of the base 112, or may be coupled to the back plate portion 1122 and / or the side plate portion 1123 of the base 112.

[0161] Accordingly, the soft insulating layer 115 may block heat leakage between the partition 107 and the panel assembly.

[0162] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which a bar 134 is installed on the vacuum insulator of the second panel 101 with which the surface of the partition 107 is in contact in FIG. 11.

[0163] FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which the bar 134 is installed on the vacuum insulator of the first panel 103 with which the side surface of the partition 107 is in contact in FIG. 12.

[0164] In the present embodiment, at least one bar is provided in the vacuum insulator of the panel to which the partition 107 is connected.

[0165] The vacuum insulator may be formed of a metal material. The vacuum insulator is configured to include a first plate 129, a second plate 130, and / or a support 132.

[0166] The first plate 129 is arranged toward the first space (storage chamber). The first plate 129 is configured to be connected to the partition 107.

[0167] The second plate 130 is arranged toward the second space (outside of the main body 100). The second plate 130 forms the exterior of the main body 100.

[0168] The support 132 is arranged in a third space. The third space is formed between the first plate 129 and the second plate 130. The third space is a vacuum space 131. The vacuum space 131 is sealed to maintain a vacuum.

[0169] The support 132 supports the first plate 129 and / or the second plate 130 to maintain a gap between the first plate 129 and the second plate 130. The support 132 may include a bar 134 and / or a connecting plate 133. The connecting plate 133 may be referred to as a support plate in that the connecting plate not only connects the bar 134 but also supports the bar 134.

[0170] The connecting plate 133 may extend in the same direction as the first plate 129 or the second plate 130.

[0171] The bar 134 extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the vacuum space 131. The bar 134 may include a cross-sectional shape such as a circle. In the case of the vacuum insulator including the second panel 101, the bar 134 extends in one direction. In the case of the vacuum insulator including the first panel 103, the bar 134 extends. In the case of the vacuum insulator including the third panel 102, the bar 134 extends. In the case of including the fourth panel, the same applies as in the case of the third panel 102.

[0172] The connecting plate 133 includes a first connecting plate 133a and / or a second connecting plate 133b. The first connecting plate 133a is connected to one end of at least two bars 134. The first connecting plate 133a may be surface-connected to the first plate 129 and / or may be arranged to overlap each other in the longitudinal direction of the bar 134.

[0173] The second connecting plate 133b is connected to the other end of at least two bars 134. The second connecting plate 133b may be surface-connected to the second plate 130 and / or may be arranged to overlap each other in the longitudinal direction of the bar 134.

[0174] At least two bars 134 may be spaced apart from each other in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator including the second panel 101 or the first panel 103, and / or at least one bar may be arranged in a section of the vacuum space 131 corresponding to the thickness of the partition 107.

[0175] For example, the plurality of bars 134 of the second panel 101 that connect the surfaces of the partition 107 may be arranged. In the present embodiment, four bars 134 are illustrated as being arranged between one end (for example, upper end) and the other end (for example, lower end) of the surface of the partition 107.

[0176] The plurality of bars 134 of the first panel 103 connecting the left or right surface of the partition 107 may be arranged. In the present embodiment, four bars 134 are illustrated as being arranged between the upper end and lower end of the side surface of the partition 107.

[0177] At least two bars 134 may improve the strength of the vacuum insulator supporting the partition 107.

[0178] At least one radiation resistance sheet 135 may be provided between the first connecting plate 133a and the second connecting plate 133b. The radiation resistance sheet 135 may extend parallel to the connecting plate 133. The radiation resistance sheet 135 is configured to resist heat transfer by radiation.

[0179] Since other configurations are the same or similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12 described above, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0180] FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which a bar 134a is installed on the vacuum insulator of the second panel 101 with which the surface of the partition 107 is in contact in FIG. 11.

[0181] FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which the bar 134a is installed on the vacuum insulator of the first panel 103 with which the side surface of the partition 107 is in contact in FIG. 12.

[0182] The present embodiment is different from the embodiment of FIGS. 13 and 14 described above in that the distance between at least two bars 134a provided in the vacuum space 131 of the panel to which the partition 107 is connected is narrower than the distance between at least two bars 134a provided in the vacuum space 131 of the panel to which the partition 107 is not connected.

[0183] Here, the vacuum space 131 of the panel connected by the partition 107 means a section of the vacuum space 131 that overlaps the partition 107 in the longitudinal direction of the bar 134a.

[0184] The distance between at least two bars 134a may be different.

[0185] The first distance of at least two bars 134a provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator that is connected to the surface of the partition 107 may be smaller than or equal to the second distance of at least two bars 134a provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator that is not connected to the surface of the partition 107. In the present embodiment, the first distance is illustrated to be smaller than the second distance.

[0186] The first distance of at least two bars 134a provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator that is connected to one side (for example, left surface or right surface) of the partition 107 may be smaller than or equal to the second distance of at least two bars 134a provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator that is not connected to one surface (for example, left surface and right surface) of the partition 107. In the present embodiment, the first distance is illustrated to be smaller than the second distance.

[0187] Accordingly, the number of bars 134a provided in the vacuum insulator of the panel connected to the partition 107 is greater than the number of bars 134a provided in the vacuum insulator of the panel not connected to the partition 107.

[0188] Therefore, the support strength of the vacuum insulator for the partition 107 may be further improved.

[0189] Since other configurations are the same or similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 13 and 14 described above, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0190] FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which a bar 134b is installed on the vacuum insulator of the second panel 101 with which the surface of the partition 107 is in contact in FIG. 11.

[0191] FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example in which the bar 134b is installed on the vacuum insulator of the first panel 103 with which the side surface of the partition 107 is in contact in FIG. 12.

[0192] The present embodiment is different from the embodiment of FIGS. 13 and 14 described above in that the diameters of at least two bars 134b provided in the vacuum space 131 of the panel to which the partition 107 is connected are larger than the diameters (or cross-sectional areas) of at least two bars 134b provided in the vacuum space 131 of the panel to which the partition 107 is not connected.

[0193] At least two bars 134b may include different diameters.

[0194] A first diameter of each of at least two bars 134b provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator that is connected to the surface of the partition 107 may be greater than or equal to a second diameter of each of at least two bars 134b provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator that is not connected to the surface of the partition 107. In the present embodiment, the first diameter is illustrated to be greater than the second diameter.

[0195] The first diameter of the bar 134b provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator connected to one surface (for example, left surface or right surface) of the partition 107 may be greater than or equal to the second diameter of the bar 134b provided in the vacuum space 131 of the vacuum insulator not connected to one surface (for example, left surface and right surface) of the partition 107. In the present embodiment, the first diameter is illustrated to be greater than the second diameter.

[0196] Accordingly, as the diameter of the bar 134b provided in the vacuum insulator of the panel connected to the partition 107 increases compared to the diameter of the bar 134b provided in the vacuum insulator of the panel not connected to the partition 107, the support strength of the vacuum insulator for the partition 107 may be further improved.

[0197] Since other configurations are the same or similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 13 and 16 described above, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0198] FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a refrigerator to which a partition 207 is applied according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0199] FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the appearance before and after the partition 207 is coupled to a joint-integrated insulation block 218 in FIG. 19.

[0200] FIG. 21 is a bottom view illustrating a state where the partition is coupled to the joint-integrated insulation block 218 in FIG. 20, as seen from below.

[0201] FIG. 22 is a front view illustrating a state where the partition 207 is coupled to the joint-integrated insulation block 218 in FIG. 19, as seen from the front.

[0202] FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state where a foam injection port is formed on the bottom surface of the partition 207 in FIG. 19.

[0203] The present embodiment differs from the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 18 described above in that the partition 207 is coupled to the joint-integrated insulation block 218 and / or the joint-integrated insulation block 218 is closely coupled to the main body 100 by a contact frame without a bolt plate.

[0204] Here, the joint-integrated insulation block 218 (hereinafter referred to as the "insulation block") is an insulation block 218 that is integrally connected to the second storage chamber joint 217 arranged at the corner where the second panel 201 and the first panel 103 are connected, and / or extends from the second storage chamber joint 217.

[0205] A drawer entrance 221 is formed in a portion (for example, a front end) of the insulation block 218. The drawer entrance 221 may be formed to be inclined or stepped in one direction so that the second storage drawer 243 may be easily entered. The drawer entrance 221 may be an extension of the insulation block 218.

[0206] The drawer entrance 221 may include a first drawer entrance 221a and / or a second drawer entrance 221b. The first drawer entrance 221a is arranged adjacent to the opening side of the main body 100. The first drawer entrance 221a may be formed with a first inclination so that the thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 increases from one end (for example, front end) of the insulation block 218.

[0207] The first drawer entrance 221a and / or the second drawer entrance 221b may be formed in a stepwise manner in one direction.

[0208] The second drawer entrance 221b may be formed with a second inclination so that the thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 increases at one end (for example, rear end) of the first drawer entrance 221a. The first inclination and the second inclination may be different from or the same.

[0209] The thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 in which the second drawer entrance 221b is formed is thicker than the thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 in which the first drawer entrance 221a is formed.

[0210] The thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 in which the drawer entrance 221 is not formed is constant, but is thicker than the thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 in which the drawer entrance 221 is formed.

[0211] A partition coupling groove 222 is provided in a portion of the insulation block 218. The partition coupling groove 222 extends in one direction along the surface of the insulation block 218 from the drawer entrance 221. The partition coupling groove 222 is formed concavely in one direction on the insulation block 218.

[0212] The depth (for example, left-right depth) of the partition coupling groove 222 may decrease in the direction from the drawer entrance 221 toward the insulation block 218. Conversely, the depth (for example, left-right depth) of the partition coupling groove 222 may increase in the direction from the insulation block 218 toward the drawer entrance 221.

[0213] In other words, the thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 in which the partition coupling groove 222 is formed may gradually increase from one end (for example, front end) of the partition coupling groove 222. The thickness (for example, left-right thickness) of the insulation block 218 in which the partition coupling groove 222 is formed may gradually decrease from the other end (for example, rear end) of the partition coupling groove 222.

[0214] The width (for example, up-down width) of the partition coupling groove 222 may be reduced in the direction from the drawer entrance 221 toward the insulation block 218. Accordingly, an insertion guide 213 of the partition 207 described later may be easily inserted into and coupled to the partition coupling groove 222.

[0215] The partition coupling groove 222 includes a first partition coupling groove 222a formed in the insulation block 218 coupled to one 231 of the first panels and / or a second partition coupling groove 222b formed in the insulation block 218 coupled to another 232 of the first panels.

[0216] The first partition coupling groove 222a is arranged to face one surface (for example, left surface) of the partition 207. The second partition coupling groove 222b is arranged to face the other surface (for example, right surface) of the partition 207.

[0217] The insertion guide 213 is provided on one surface (for example, left surface and / or right surface) of the partition 207. The insertion guide 213 is formed to correspond to the partition coupling groove 222. The insertion guide 213 is formed to protrude in one direction from one surface (for example, side surface) of the partition 207. The insertion guide 213 is coupled to be engaged with the partition coupling groove 222. Accordingly, the insertion guide 213 allows the partition 207 to move in one direction in the main body 100, but may restrict the movement of the partition 207.

[0218] The insertion guide 213 is formed symmetrically with respect to a center line passing in one direction (for example horizontally) through the center of one surface (for example, side surface) of the partition 207.

[0219] A protruding length (for example, left-right protruding length) of the insertion guide 213 may gradually decrease from a portion (for example, front end) of the partition coupling groove 222. The width (for example, up-down width) of the insertion guide 213 may gradually decrease from a portion (for example, front end) of the partition coupling groove 222. Accordingly, the insertion guide 213 may be easily inserted into and coupled to the partition coupling groove 222. Accordingly, the effect of facilitating assembly of the partition 207 may be obtained.

[0220] A coupling portion may be formed to protrude in one direction from a portion (for example, front end of side surface) of the partition 207. The coupling portion may be coupled to engage with the drawer entrance 221.

[0221] An insertion groove 2211 may be provided in the insulation block 218. The insertion groove 2211 may be formed by cutting a portion of the insulation block 218. The insertion groove 2211 is formed concavely in one direction in a portion of the first drawer entrance 221a.

[0222] The insertion groove 2211 extends from the first drawer entrance 221a.

[0223] The coupling portion may include a first coupling portion 214 and / or a second coupling portion 215.

[0224] The first coupling portion 214 is formed to protrude in one direction toward the insertion groove 2211 from a portion (front end of side surface) of the partition 207. The first coupling portion 214 is formed to correspond to the shape and / or size of the insertion groove 2211. One surface of the first coupling portion 214 may be formed as a flat surface to be surface-connected to the first panel 103.

[0225] Accordingly, the first coupling portion 214 may be inserted into the insertion groove 2211 and coupled in an engaged manner.

[0226] The second coupling portion 215 is formed to protrude in one direction from the side surface of the partition 207 toward the second drawer entrance 221b. The second coupling portion 215 is arranged on a portion (for example, the rear end) of the first coupling portion 214. The second coupling portion 215 may be formed to correspond to the second drawer entrance 221b. The first coupling portion 214 and / or the second coupling portion 215 are formed to be stepped in one direction.

[0227] The side surface of the second coupling portion 215 may be formed to be inclined. The protruding length (for example, left-right protruding length) of the second coupling portion 215 may be formed to decrease from one end (for example, front end) of the second drawer entrance 221b.

[0228] Accordingly, the second coupling portion 215 may be coupled to the second drawer entrance 221b in an engaged manner.

[0229] The first coupling portion 214 is caught in the insertion groove 2211, and the second coupling portion 215 is caught in the second drawer entrance 221b, so that movement of the partition 207 is restricted and / or the surface of the partition 207 and the surface of the first panel 103 may form the same flat surface in one direction.

[0230] In the present embodiment, the drawer guide 223 is illustrated as being formed separately from the insulation block 218. The drawer guide 223 may include a drawer guide cover and / or a drawer guide insulating layer. The drawer guide insulating layer is formed by filling the drawer guide cover with an insulating layer such as PU foam.

[0231] The plurality of drawer guides 223 may include a first drawer guide 223a to a plurality of Nth drawer guides in order of decreasing arrangement height. In the present embodiment, the drawer guides 223 include a first drawer guide 223a to a third drawer guide 223c.

[0232] The first drawer guide 223a may be coupled to the first block portion 123 of the first insulation block 120.

[0233] The second drawer guide 223b and / or the third drawer guide 223c may be coupled to the second insulation block 125.

[0234] The drawer guide 223 may include a drawer guide plate 2231. The drawer guide 223 may include a drawer guide protrusion 2232. The drawer guide 223 may include a slide groove 2233.

[0235] The drawer guide plate 2231 may extend to include a length in one direction that is greater than a width (for example, up-down width).

[0236] The drawer guide protrusion 2232 may be formed to protrude in one direction from the drawer guide plate 2231. The drawer guide protrusion 2232 extends in one direction from the drawer guide plate 2231.

[0237] A plurality of drawer guide protrusions 2232 are arranged at predetermined distances on the drawer guide plate 2231. The slide groove 2233 is arranged between the plurality of drawer guide protrusions 2232.

[0238] Accordingly, the slide projection protruding from the side surface of the second storage drawer 243 may be movably coupled along the slide groove 2233. The second storage drawer 243 may be guided by the drawer guide 223 and drawn into and out of the second storage drawer 106.

[0239] In the case of the first drawer guide 223a, the drawer guide plate 2231 may be configured to be filled with an insulating layer.

[0240] Coupling holes 2234a and 2234b may be formed on one side (for example, front end) and / or the other side (for example, rear end) of the drawer guide plate 2231. A coupler such as a screw may pass through the coupling holes 2234a and 2234b to couple the drawer guide 223 and / or the insulation block 218.

[0241] The contact frame 224 is configured to closely couple the insulation block 218 to the main body 100 without the bolt plate. The contact frame 224 may include a first contact frame 224a and / or a second contact frame 224b.

[0242] The first contact frame 224a and the second contact frame 224b are arranged spaced apart from each other in one direction in the insulation block 218.

[0243] The first contact frame 224a is arranged at a first distance from the opening side of the main body 100. The second contact frame 224b is arranged at a second distance from the second panel 201.

[0244] The first contact frame 224a is arranged to be spaced apart from the second contact frame 224b by a third distance. The first distance may be smaller than the third distance. The second distance may be smaller than the third distance. The first distance may be greater than or equal to the second distance.

[0245] The contact frame 224 may be coupled to the insulation block 218. A portion of the contact frame 224 may be coupled to the partition 207. A portion of the contact frame 224 may be coupled to the fourth panel or the fourth block portion 121 of the first insulation block 120. In the present embodiment, a portion of the contact frame 224 is illustrated as being coupled to the fourth block portion 121 of the first insulation block 120.

[0246] The contact frame 224 may be formed in a plate shape. The contact frame 224 may be extended. The up-down length of the contact frame 224 is formed to be longer than the front-rear width of the contact frame 224.

[0247] The contact frame 224 includes a support portion 225. The support portion 225 is provided on the first surface and / or the second surface of the contact frame 224. The support portion 225 may include a first support portion 225a and / or a second support portion 225b.

[0248] The first support portion 225a is formed to protrude in one direction from a portion of the contact frame 224. The first support portion 225a is formed to protrude in one direction from the corner where the partition 207 and a portion (for example, the upper portion) of the insulation block 218 are connected. A coupling hole may be formed in the first support portion 225a.

[0249] The first support portion 225a is arranged to be connected to the surface of the partition 207. The first support portion 225a may be coupled to the partition 207 by a coupler such as a screw penetrating through a coupling hole.

[0250] The second support portion 225b is formed to protrude in one direction from a portion of the contact frame 224. The second support portion 225b is formed to protrude in one direction from the corner where the fourth block portion 121 and a portion (for example, lower end) of the insulation block 218 are connected. A coupling hole may be formed in the second support portion 225b.

[0251] The second support portion 225b is arranged to be connected to the surface of the fourth block portion 121. The second support portion 225b may be connected to the fourth block portion 121 by a coupler such as a screw passing through the coupling hole.

[0252] The first drawer guide 223a may be formed to protrude in one direction more than the second and / or third drawer guides 223b and 223c in the first block portion 123.

[0253] The second support portion 225b may be arranged between the surfaces of the fourth block member 121 and the first drawer guide 223a. The second support portion 225b may be coupled to the surface of the fourth block member 121 and / or the surface of the first drawer guide 223a.

[0254] A frame coupling groove 219 is provided in the insulation block 218. The frame coupling groove 219 is formed concavely in one direction in the insulation block 218. The frame coupling groove 219 is an extension of the insulation block 218. The frame coupling groove 219 and the contact frame 224 are formed to correspond to each other.

[0255] The contact frame 224 is inserted into the frame connecting groove 219 and connected thereto. Accordingly, the contact frame 224 may be restricted from moving in one direction by the frame connecting groove 219. When the contact frame 224 is inserted into the frame connecting groove 219, the contact frame may form the same flat surface in one direction as the surface of the insulation block 218.

[0256] A coupling rib 226 is provided on the surface of the contact frame 224 in one direction. The coupling rib 226 is formed to protrude in the opposite direction to the support portion 225 toward the first panel 103 from one end (for example, front end) and the other end (for example, rear end) of the contact frame 224. The coupling rib 226 extends from the contact frame 224.

[0257] A rib accommodating groove 220 is provided at one end (for example, front end) and / or the other end (for example, rear end) of the frame coupling groove 219. The rib accommodating groove 220 is formed concavely in the opposite direction of the support portion 225 toward the first panel 103 at one end (for example, front end) and / or the other end (for example, rear end) of the frame coupling groove 219 of the insulation block 218. The rib accommodating groove 220 extends from the insulation block 218.

[0258] According to this configuration, the coupling rib 226 is accommodated and coupled in the rib accommodating groove 220, thereby increasing the coupling force and / or support strength between the contact frame 224 and the insulation block 218.

[0259] Therefore, the contact frame 224 can couple the insulation block 218 to the first panel 103 in close contact without a bolt plate.

[0260] The drawer guide 223 is extended in a direction intersecting with the contact frame 224 or arranged to be spaced apart from the contact frame 224 so as to cover the contact frame 224.

[0261] The drawer guide 223 is coupled to the insulation block 218 in one direction by a coupler such as a screw, thereby allowing the contact frame 224 to be brought into close contact and coupled in one direction.

[0262] The contact frame 224 and / or the drawer guide 223 may be coupled to the insulation block 218 by the coupler such as a screw. In the present embodiment, the second contact frame 224b and / or the drawer guide 223 are illustrated as being coupled to the insulation block 218 by the coupler.

[0263] The coupling hole 2234a may be formed at the end of the drawer guide 223, and / or the coupler such as a screw may pass through the coupling hole 2234a to couple a portion (for example, end) of the drawer guide 223 and a portion (for example, end) of the insulation block 218.

[0264] A coupling hole 2234b may be formed at the end of the drawer guide 223, and / or the coupler such as a screw may pass through a portion (for example, end) of the drawer guide 223 and the second contact frame 224b to couple a portion (for example, end) of the insulation block 218.

[0265] The second storage drawer 243 may be coupled to be drawn in and out of the second storage chamber by the drawer guide 223.

[0266] A machine room 227 may be provided in a portion of the fourth block portion 121. A compressor 228, a condenser 229, and / or a cooling fan 230 may be installed inside the machine room 227. The condenser 229 may be arranged adjacent to one 231 of the first panels. The compressor 228 may be arranged adjacent to the other 232 of the first panels. The cooling fan 230 may be arranged between the condenser 229 and the compressor 228. The cooling fan 230 may circulate air in the machine room 227 from the compressor 228 to the condenser 229 to cool the condenser 229.

[0267] A multi-duct communication hole 2071 may be formed to penetrate a portion (for example, central portion of rear end) of the partition 207. Accordingly, the multi-duct communication hole 2071 may communicate the evaporator accommodating portion with the multi-duct of the first storage chamber 105.

[0268] Recessed portions 216a and 216b are formed on one side (for example, left end) and the other side (for example, right end) of the partition 207. The recessed portions 216a and 216b are formed to penetrate therethrough. The first recessed portion 216a may be formed in a portion (for example, rear end) of the partition 207. The first recessed portion 216a may be formed to be concave in one direction (for example, to the right) in another portion (for example, left end) of the partition 207. The second recessed portion 216b may be formed in a portion (for example, rear end) of the partition 207. The second recessed portion 216b may be formed to be concave in one direction (for example, to the left) in another portion (for example, right end) of the partition 207. Accordingly, the plurality of recessed portions 216a and 216b may allow the return ducts of the first storage chamber 105 and the second storage chamber 106 to communicate with each other.

[0269] The return duct is configured to circulate cold air returned from the first storage chamber 105 through the recessed portions 216a and 216b to the evaporator accommodating portion of the second storage chamber 106. The return duct may be coupled to the second storage chamber joint 217 to surround the surface of the second storage chamber joint 217.

[0270] Accordingly, the cold air generated in the evaporator may move to the first storage chamber 105 through the multi-duct communication hole 2071 and / or may move to the return duct of the second storage chamber 106 by passing through the recessed portions 216a and 216b in the first storage chamber 105.

[0271] The partition 207 includes a base 208, a cover 209, and / or an insulating layer 210. The base 208 is arranged in a portion of the partition 207. The cover 209 is coupled to a portion of the base 208 to cover a portion of the base 208. The insulating layer 210 may be formed by filling the interiors of the base 208 and the cover 209 with PU foam. The base 208 and the cover 209 may be formed symmetrically with respect to a center line passing through the center of the partition 207 in one direction (for example, horizontally).

[0272] The foaming liquid injection port 211 may be formed to penetrate one surface (for example, bottom surface) of the base 208. PU foam may fill the inside of the base 208 and the cover 209 through the foaming liquid injection port 211.

[0273] The multi-duct communication hole 2071 and / or the recessed portions 216a and 216b may be formed to correspond to at least one of the base 208, the insulation 210, and the cover 209.

[0274] The insertion guide 213 and the coupling portion may be formed to correspond to the base 208, the insulation 210, and the cover 209, respectively.

[0275] FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a soft insulating layer 212 is coupled to the partition 207 in FIG. 23.

[0276] FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer 212 is arranged between the partition 207 and the second panel 201 in FIG. 24.

[0277] FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the soft insulating layer 212 is arranged between the left and right surfaces of the partition 207 and the insulation block 218 in FIG. 24.

[0278] The soft insulating layer 212 may be arranged between the second panel 201 and the partition 207 adjacent to the surface of the partition 207. The soft insulating layer 212 may be arranged between the surface of the insulation block 218 adjacent to the partition 207 (for example, left and / or right surfaces of partition) and one surface (for example, side surface) of the partition 207.

[0279] In the present embodiment, the soft insulating layer 212 may be coupled to the partition 207.

[0280] For example, the soft insulating layer 212 may surround the back plate portion 2081 and / or the side plate portion 2082 of the base 208, or may be coupled to the back plate portion 2081 and / or the side plate portion 2082 of the base 208. The soft insulating layer 212 may be coupled to the insertion guide 213 that protrudes in one direction from the side plate portion 2082 of the base 208.

[0281] Accordingly, the soft insulating layer 212 may block heat leakage between the partition 207 and the panel assembly.

[0282] Since other components are the same or similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 23, redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0283] FIG. 27 is a front view illustrating a state where a reinforcing plate 138 is installed on the surface of the partition 107 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0284] FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view taken along XXVIII-XXVIII in FIG. 27.

[0285] The present embodiment differs from the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 26 in that the reinforcing plate 138 is installed on the surface of the partition 107 and / or both ends of the reinforcing plate 138 are respectively connected to the first panel 103.

[0286] An extension portion 136 is provided at the end of the first panel 103. The extension portion 136 may extend in one direction from a portion (for example, a front end) of the first panel 103. The extension portion 136 may be extended.

[0287] The extension portion 136 may extend from at least one of the first plate 129, the second plate 130, and a side plate 137 of the first panel 103. In the present embodiment, the extension portion 136 is illustrated as extending from the second plate 130 of the first panel 103. The side plate 137 is configured to connect the first plate 129 and the second plate 130.

[0288] The side plate 137 includes a first curved portion 1371, a straight portion 1372, and / or a second curved portion 1373. The first curved portion 1371 extends from a portion (for example, front end) of the first plate 129 toward the second plate 130 at a predetermined curvature. The straight portion 1372 may extend from the first curved portion 1371. The second curved portion 1373 extends from one end of the straight portion 1372 in a direction opposite to the first curved portion 1371 at a predetermined curvature. A sealing portion may be formed at a portion where the second curved portion 1373 and the first plate 129 are connected.

[0289] The extension portion 136 may be formed to be bent in one direction from the second plate 130.

[0290] A first coupling hole 1361 may be formed in the extension portion 136.

[0291] The extension portion 136 includes a first extension portion 136a and / or a second extension portion 136b. The first extension portion 136a may be formed to protrude in one direction (for example, toward the right) from a portion (for example, front end) of one 1031 of the first panels toward a portion (for example, front end) of the other 1032 of the first panels. The second extension portion 136b may be formed to extend in another direction (for example, toward the left) from a portion (for example, front end) of the other 1032 of the first panels toward a portion (for example, front end) of one 1031 of the first panels.

[0292] The extension portion 136 is formed to surround a portion of the surface of the partition 107. The extension portion 136 may be formed to surround the corner of the partition 107.

[0293] The reinforcing plate 138 is installed on the surface of the partition 107. The reinforcing plate 138 may be formed in the shape of a square plate. The reinforcing plate 138 may be formed of a metal material.

[0294] The length (for example, left-right length) of the reinforcing plate 138 extends longer than the width (for example, up-down width) of the reinforcing plate 138. The reinforcing plate 138 extends from one 1031 of the first panels to the other 1032 of the first panels. The width (for example, up-down width) of the reinforcing plate 138 may be less than or equal to the width (for example, up-down width) of the partition 107.

[0295] A hinge supporter 142 is provided on the reinforcing plate 138. The hinge supporter 142 may be provided at one end of the reinforcing plate 138 or a plurality of hinge supporters may be provided in multiple pieces at both ends of the reinforcing plate 138, respectively. In the present embodiment, the hinge supporter 142 is illustrated as being provided at the end of the reinforcing plate 138.

[0296] Among at least two hinge supports 142, a first hinge supporter 142a may be provided at one end of a reinforcing plate 138. Among at least two hinge supports 142, a second hinge supporter 142b may be provided at the other end of the reinforcing plate 138.

[0297] The hinge supporter 142 may be formed to protrude from the reinforcing plate 138. The hinge supporter 142 may be formed in a rectangular box shape.

[0298] The hinge supporter 142 may be configured to support a hinge, for example, a second hinge (250, see FIG. 20). The second hinge 250 may include a hinge shaft to support the door movably. In the present embodiment, the second hinge 250 may be arranged between the first storage chamber door and the second storage chamber door. The first hinge shaft of the second hinge 250 may movably support the first storage chamber door. The second hinge shaft of the second hinge 250 may movably support the second storage chamber door.

[0299] The hinge supporter 142 may include a front wall 1421 and a side wall 1422. The front wall 1421 may be formed in a rectangular shape. A plurality of side walls 1422 are formed to surround the corner of the front wall 1421. In this way, the hinge supporter 142 is formed to protrude in a rectangular box shape, thereby improving the support strength of the hinge.

[0300] A hinge coupling hole may be formed to penetrate in one direction in the front wall 1421. By coupling a coupler such as a screw to the front wall 1421 through the hinge coupling hole, the hinge may be coupled to the hinge supporter 142.

[0301] The reinforcing plate 138 includes a coupling portion 139. The coupling portion 139 is provided at both ends of the reinforcing plate 138. The coupling portion 139 may be coupled to the second plate 130 of the first panel 103 formed of a vacuum insulator.

[0302] The coupling portion 139 may be coupled to the extension portion 136 of the second plate 130 of the first panel 103. A second coupling hole 1391 may be formed to penetrate through the coupling portion 139 in one direction. The first coupling hole 1361 of the extension portion 136 and the second coupling hole 1391 of the coupling portion 139 may be arranged to overlap each other.

[0303] A coupler such as a screw may be coupled to the partition 107 by passing through the first coupling hole 1361 and / or the second coupling hole 1391.

[0304] The coupling portion 139 may include a first coupling portion 139a and / or a second coupling portion 139b. The first coupling portion 139a may extend from a portion of the reinforcing plate 138 and / or may be coupled to a first extension portion 136a of one 1031 of the first panels by a coupler such as a screw.

[0305] The second coupling portion 139b may extend from another portion of the reinforcing plate 138 and / or be coupled to the second extension portion 136b of the other 1032 of the first panel by a coupler such as a screw.

[0306] According to this configuration, both ends of the reinforcing plate 138 are respectively coupled to one 1031 of the first panels and the other 1032 of the first panels, thereby suppressing deformation such as buckling of the first panel 103.

[0307] By coupling the coupling portion 139 of the reinforcing plate 138 to the partition 107 by a coupler such as a screw, the partition 107 may be brought into contact with and coupled to the second panel 201.

[0308] The reinforcing plate 138 may include a plurality of connecting portions 140.

[0309] The connecting portion 140 may be arranged between the hinge supporter 142 and the coupling portion 139. The connecting portion 140 extends from the hinge supporter 142 toward the coupling portion 139. One side of the connecting portion 140 may be connected to a portion (for example, rear end) of a side wall 1422 of the hinge supporter 142, and / or the other side of the connecting portion 140 may be connected to the coupling portion 139.

[0310] The connecting portion 140 may be formed to protrude from the coupling portion 139. The connecting portion 140 may include a first connecting portion 140a connecting the first hinge supporter 142a and the first connecting portion 139a and / or a second connecting portion 140b connecting the second hinge supporter 142b and the second coupling portion 139b.

[0311] An inclined portion 141 inclined in one direction is formed between the connecting portion 140 and the coupling portion 139. Accordingly, the curved inclined portion 141 between the connecting portion 140 and the coupling portion 139 can improve the strength of the reinforcing plate 138.

[0312] The inclined portion 141 may be arranged to overlap the first plate 129 of the first panel 103. The inclined portion 141 may be arranged to overlap or be adjacent to the first curved portion 1371 of the side plate 137 of the first panel 103.

[0313] Accordingly, the inclined portion 141 is arranged to overlap the first plate 129 of the vacuum insulator, thereby further increasing the support strength between the reinforcing plate 138 and the vacuum insulator.

[0314] The coupling portion 139 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the straight portion 1372, the first curved portion 1371, and the second curved portion 1373 of the side plate 137 of the first panel 103. The coupling portion 139 may be arranged to overlap the side plate 137 of the vacuum insulator.

[0315] Accordingly, the coupling portion 139 is arranged to overlap the curved structure of the side plate 137, that is, the first curved portion 1371, the straight portion 1372 and / or the second curved portion 1373, thereby further increasing the support strength between the coupling portion 139 and the vacuum insulator.

[0316] A front plate 143 is provided on the surface of the reinforcing plate 138. The front plate 143 is coupled to the reinforcing plate 138 to cover the reinforcing plate 138. A through hole 1431 may be formed to penetrate the front plate 143 in one direction. The through hole 1431 may be arranged to overlap the hinge coupling hole of the hinge supporter 142.

[0317] A coupler such as a screw is coupled to the hinge supporter 142 by passing through the through hole 1431 of the front plate 143, so that the front plate 143 and the hinge may be coupled to the surface of the reinforcing plate 138.

[0318] The front plate 143 may be installed to be surface-connected to the surface of the hinge supporter 142. A portion (for example, left end) of the front plate 143 may extend to cover a portion of the first connecting portion 140a and / or the first hinge supporter 142a. Another portion (for example, right end) of the front plate 143 may extend to cover a portion of the second connecting portion 140b and the second hinge supporter 142b. The first connecting portion 140a connects the first hinge supporter 142a and the first coupling portion 139a. The second connecting portion 140b connects the second hinge supporter 142b and the second coupling portion 139b.

[0319] The width (for example, up-down width) of the coupling portion 139 may be formed to be smaller than or equal to the width (for example, up-down width) of the front plate 143. In the present embodiment, the width (for example, up-down width) of the coupling portion 139 is illustrated as being formed to be smaller than the width (for example, up-down width) of the front plate 143.

[0320] A hot line 144 is a component that dissipates heat. For example, the hot line 144 may be formed in the shape of a circular tube that extends to allow refrigerant to flow inside. The hot line 144 is connected to the condenser, and may receive heat generated from the condenser and dissipate heat. The hot line 144 transfers heat to the connecting surface of the first storage chamber door and / or the second storage chamber door, thereby preventing condensation from occurring due to a temperature difference between the outside and inside of the refrigerator.

[0321] In the present embodiment, the hot line 144 may be formed to extend along the corner of the second storage chamber 106 on one surface of the main body 100 forming the second storage chamber 106.

[0322] The hot line 144 may extend along the surface of the partition 107. The hot line 144 may be arranged between the front plate 143 and the reinforcing plate 138.

[0323] The front plate 143 may be formed of a metal material. The surface of the front plate 143 may be connected to the hot line 144. The surface of the front plate 143 may be connected to the first storage chamber door and / or the second storage chamber door.

[0324] Since other components are the same or similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 18 described above, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0325] FIG. 29 is a front view illustrating a state where a front plate 247 is installed on the surface of the partition 207 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0326] FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view taken along XXX-XXX in FIG. 29.

[0327] The present embodiment differs from the embodiment of FIGS. 27 and 28 in that both ends of the front plate 247 installed on the surface of the partition 207 are respectively coupled to one 203a of the first panels and another 230b of the first panels.

[0328] A hinge supporter 244 may be installed on the surface of the partition 207. The hinge supporter 244 may be configured to include a supporter insertion portion 245 and / or a supporter protrusion 246. The supporter insertion portion 245 may be formed in the shape of a rectangular plate. The supporter insertion portion 245 may be inserted into and coupled to one surface or the inside of the partition 207 described below.

[0329] An opening 2072 may be formed on the surface of the partition 207. A supporter protrusion 246 may be formed to protrude from the supporter insertion portion 245. The supporter protrusion 246 may include a front wall 2461 and a side wall 2462. A plurality of side walls 2462 may be configured to surround the corner of the front wall 2461.

[0330] The supporter protrusion 246 may protrude from the supporter insertion portion 245 through the opening 2072 of the partition 207. A hinge coupling hole is formed in the front wall 2461, so that the second hinge 250 may be coupled to the front wall 2461 by a coupler.

[0331] The hinge supporter 244 may include a first hinge supporter 244a and / or a second hinge supporter 244b. The first hinge supporter 244a may be installed on one side of the partition 207. The second hinge supporter 244b may be installed on the other side of the partition 207.

[0332] The front plate 247 may be installed to cover the surface of the partition 207. The front plate 247 may extend along the surface of the partition 207. The length (for example, left-right length) of the front plate 247 may extend longer than the width (for example, up-down width) of the front plate 247.

[0333] The length (for example, left-right length) of the front plate 247 may be formed to be equal to or longer than the length (for example, left-right length) of the partition 207. The front plate 247 may be installed to be connectable to the front wall 2461 of the hinge supporter 244.

[0334] Both ends of the front plate 247 are connected to one 203a of the first panels and a portion (for example, front end) of the other 203b of the first panels. A coupling portion 248 is provided at the end of the front plate 247. A first coupling portion 248a of at least two fastener 248 may be connected to one 203a of the first panels. A second coupling portion 248b of at least two fastener 248 may be connected to the other 203b of the first panels.

[0335] A second coupling hole 2481 may be formed to penetrate the coupling portion 248 in one direction. The second coupling hole 2481 may be arranged to overlap the first coupling hole 2051 of the extension portion 205. A coupler such as a screw may be coupled by passing through the second coupling hole 2481 of the coupling portion 248 and the first coupling hole 2051 of the extension portion 205.

[0336] Accordingly, the first coupling portion 248a may be coupled to a first extension portion 205a of one 203a of the first panels. The second coupling portion 248b is coupled to a first extension portion 205b of the other 203b of the first panel, so that the front plate 247 may suppress deformation such as buckling of the first panel 203.

[0337] A through hole 2471 may be formed to penetrate the front plate 247 in one direction. The through hole 2471 may be arranged to overlap the hinge coupling hole of the hinge supporter 244.

[0338] Accordingly, a coupler such as a screw is coupled by passing through the through hole 2471 and / or the hinge coupling hole, so that the front plate 247 may be coupled to the hinge supporter 244 by the coupler together with the hinge.

[0339] As the coupling portion 248 is coupled to the extension portion 205 of the first panel 203 by the coupler, the front plate 247 may press the hinge supporter 244 to couple the hinge supporter 244 to the second panel 201 in close contact.

[0340] The width (for example, up-down width) of the coupling portion 248 may be formed longer than the length (for example, left-right length) of the coupling portion 248.

[0341] A connecting portion 249 may be provided between the coupling portion 248 and the front plate 247. The connecting portion 249 is configured to connect the coupling portion 248 and the front plate 247.

[0342] The width (for example, up-down width) of the connecting portion 249 may be formed to be longer than the length (for example, left-right length) of the connecting portion 249. The connecting portion 249 may extend to be inclined in one direction.

[0343] The widths (for example, up-down widths) of the coupling portion 248 and the connection portion 249 may be the same. The widths (for example, up-down widths) of the coupling portion 248 and the connection portion 249 may be formed to be smaller than or equal to the width (for example, up-down width) of the front plate 247.

[0344] One side of the connecting portion 249 connected to the coupling portion 248 may be formed to be stepped in one direction from the coupling portion 248. The other side of the connecting portion 249 connected to the front plate 247 may be formed to be stepped in one direction from the front plate 247.

[0345] Accordingly, the step-wise curved structure of the coupling portion 248, the connecting portion 249 and / or the connecting portion 249 of the front plate 247 may increase the coupling strength of both ends of the front plate 247 connected to the first panel 203.

[0346] In the present embodiment, since the configuration in which the insertion guide 213 protruding in one direction from a portion (for example, both side surfaces) of the partition 207 is inserted and coupled into the partition coupling groove 222 formed on the surface of the insulation block 218, the configuration in which the insulation block 218 is coupled in close contact with the first panel 203 by using the contact frame 224 without a bolt plate, and the like are the same as or similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 19 to 26 described above, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0347] Therefore, the present disclosure includes the following effects.

[0348] First, the bolt plate extending in one direction is bonded to one 1031 of the first panels and / or the other 1032 of the first panels. At least one bolt 1271 is formed to protrude in one direction on the bolt plate. A portion (for example, both ends) of at least one support frame 128 is coupled to one 1031 of the first panels and / or the other 1032 of the first panels by the bolt 1271 of the bolt plate.

[0349] The support frame 128 is configured to support the bottom surface of the partition 107. At least one or more mounting grooves 111 may be concavely formed on the bottom surface of the partition 107. The mounting groove 111 is formed to correspond to the shape of the support frame 128. The support frame 128 may be accommodated in and coupled to the mounting grooves 111.

[0350] With this configuration, the support frame 128 may limit the movement of the first panels 1031 and 1032 in one direction and suppress deformation such as buckling of the first panel 203. The support frame 128 may be coupled to the mounting groove 111 of the partition 107 to support the partition 107.

[0351] Second, the partitions 107 and 207 extend between the one 1031 of the first panels and 203a and the other 1032 of the first panels and 203b to divide the first storage chamber 105 from the second storage chamber 106. The partitions 107 and 207 may include the bases 112 and 208, the covers 113 and 209, and / or the insulating layers 114 and 210.

[0352] The bases 112 and 208 and / or the covers 113 and 209 form the exterior of the partitions 107 and 207. The insulating layers 114 and 210 may be formed by injecting PU (polyurethane) foam into the internal spaces of the bases 112 and 208 and the cover 9113 and 209 through the foaming liquid injection ports 1124 and 211 formed on the bottom surface of the bases 112 and 208 and foaming the PU foam.

[0353] Accordingly, the partitions 107 and 207 may block heat exchange between the first storage chamber 105 and the second storage chamber 106.

[0354] Second, the soft insulating layers 115 and 212 may be arranged between the second panels 101 and 201 with which the surfaces of the partitions 107 and 207 are in contact and the surface of the partitions 107 and 207, and / or between the first panels 1031, 203a, 1032, and 203b with which one surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partitions 107 and 207 is in contact and one surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partition 207. Accordingly, airtightness can be maintained between the surfaces of the partitions 107 and 207 and the second panels 101 and 201, and between the surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partitions 107 and 207 and the first panel 103 and 203, and / or heat leakage can be prevented.

[0355] Third, the third panel 102, the second panels 101 and 201, the fourth panel 104, the one 203a of the first panels, and / or the other one 203b of the first panels including the main body 100 constitute a vacuum insulator. The vacuum insulator includes the first plates 129 and 2041 facing the storage chamber, the second plates 2042 and 130 facing the outside of the main body 100, and / or the support 132 that forms the vacuum spaces 131 and 2043 between the first plates 129 and 2041 and the second plates 2042 and 130 and supports the first and / or second plates 129, 2041, 130, and 2042 to maintain a predetermined gap. The supporter includes the connecting plate 133 that is arranged to overlap at least one of the first and second plates 129, 2041, 130, and 2042 with the predetermined distance and / or the bars 134, 134a, and 134b that are connected to the connecting plate 133. At least one of the bars 134, 134a, and 134b is arranged inside the second panels 101 and 201 with which the surfaces of the partitions 107 and 207 are in contact, and / or the first panel 203 with which the other surface (for example, left and right surface) of the partitions 107 and 207 is in contact.

[0356] At least one of the distances of at least two bars 134a arranged inside the second panel 101 with which the surface of the partition 107 is in contact and / or the first panel 203 with which the other surface (for example, the left and right surface) of the partition 107 is inn contact may be arranged to be narrower than the distances of at least two bars arranged inside the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 103 with which the first surface and the second surface of the partition 107 are not in contact. Accordingly, the strength of the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 203 with which the partition 107 is in contact can be improved, and deformation of the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 203 can be suppressed.

[0357] At least one of the thicknesses (diameters) of the bars 134b arranged inside the second panel 101 with which the surface of the partition 107 is in contact and / or the first panel 103 with which the other surface (for example, left and right surfaces) of the partition 107 is in contacts is formed to be thicker (larger) than the thicknesses of the bars arranged inside the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 103 with which the first surface and the second surface of the partition 107 are not in contact, thereby improving the strength of the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 103 with which the partition 107 in in contact, and suppressing deformation of the second panel 101 and / or the first panel 103.

[0358] Fourth, the plurality of support frames 128 supporting the partition 107 may be provided.

[0359] The support frames 128 include the first support frame 128a arranged to be spaced apart from one end of the partition 107 at a first distance and / or a second support frame 128b spaced arranged to be spaced apart from the other end of the partition 107 at a second distance and / or arranged on the first support frame 128a.

[0360] According to this configuration, the first support frame 128a is arranged at a first distance from one side of the partition 107, thereby blocking cold air (cold air) from the second storage chamber 106 from being transmitted to the first storage chamber. The second support frame 128b is arranged at a second distance from the other end of the partition 107, thereby avoiding interference with the insulation block 119 or second storage chamber joint 118 arranged on the first panel 103 and / or the second panel 101.

[0361] Fifth, the end of the reinforcing plate 138 arranged on the surface of the partition 107 is coupled to one side of the first panels 1031 and 1032, thereby suppressing deformation of the first panel 103 and / or allowing the partition 107 to be brought into close contact with the second panel 101.

[0362] The end of the front plate 247 arranged on the surface of the partition 207 is coupled to one side of the first panels 203a and 203b, thereby suppressing deformation of the first panel 203 and allowing the partition 207 to be brought into close contact with the second panel 201.

[0363] [DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MAIN ELEMENTS]1:refrigerator2:main body3:door4:compressor5:condender6:expander7:evaporator8:machine Room9:cavity10:vacuum insulator10a:first vacuum insulator10b:second vacuum insulator11:first plate11a:first part11b:second part11c:extended part11d:branch12:second plate12a:first part12b:second part12c:third part12d:extended part12e:branch13:third plate14:side plate14a:first plate14b:second part14c:extended part14d:branch15:vacuum space16:vacuum space expansion portion16a:x-direction extension portion16b:y-direction extension portion17:connecting frame18:sealings portion19:support20:bar21:connecting plate22:support plate23:radiation resistance sheet24:shield26:conduction resistance sheet28:additional insulator29a:central portion insulator29d:periphery insulator30:joint31:port32:conduit33:film34:porous material100:main body101:second panel102:third panel103:first panel1031:one of first panels1032:another of first panels104:fourth panel105:first storage chamber106:second storage chamber107:partition108:multi-duct communication hole109:return duct communication110:through portion111:mounting groove111a:first mounting groove111b:second mounting groove112:base1121:bottom plate portion1122:back plate portion1123:side plate portion1124:foaming liquid injection port113:cover114:insulating layer115:soft insulating layer116:return duct117:outlet118:second storage chamber joint119:insulation block120:first insulation block121:fourth block portion122:extension frame123:first block portion124:second block portion125:second insulation block126:drawer guide127:bolt plate1271:bolt128:support frame128a:first support frame128b:second support frame1281:first part1282:second part1283:third part1284:coupling portion129:first plate130:second plate131:vacuum space132:support133:connecting plate133a:first connecting plate133b:second connecting plate134, 134a, 134b:bar135:radiation resistance sheet136:extension portion136a:first extension portion136b:second extension portion1361:first coupling hole137:side plate1371:first curved portion1372:straight portion1373:second curved portion138:reinforcing plate139:coupling portion139a:first coupling portion139b:second coupling portion1391:second coupling hole140:connecting portion140a:first connecting portion140b:second connecting portion141:inclined portion142:hinge supporter142a:first hinge supporter142b:second hinge supporter1421:front wall1422:side wall143:front plate1431:through hole144:hot line203:first panel203a:one of first panels203b:another of first panels2041:first plate2042:second plate2043:vacuum space2044:side plate205:extension portion205a:first extension portion205b:second extension portion2051:first coupling hole207:partition2071:multi-duct communication hole2072:opening208:base2081:back plate portion2082:side plate portion2083:bottom plate portion209:cover210:insulating layer211:foaming liquid injection port212:soft insulating layer213:insertion guide214:first coupling portion215:second coupling portion216a:first recessed portion216b:second recessed portion217:second storage chamber joint218:joint-integrated insulation block219:frame coupling groove220:rib accommodating groove221:drawer entrance221a:first drawer entrance2211:insertion groove221b:second drawer entrance222:partition coupling groove222a:first partition coupling groove222b:second partition coupling groove223:drawer guide223a:first drawer guide223b:second drawer guide223c:third drawer guide2231:drawer guide plate2232:drawer guide protrusion2233:slide groove2234a, 2234b:coupling hole224:contact frame224a:first contact frame224b:second contact frame225:support portion225a:first support portion225b:second support portion226:coupling rib227:machine room228:compressor229:condenser230:cooling fan243:second storage chamber drawer244:hinge supporter244a:first hinge supporter244b:second hinge supporter245:supporter insertion portion246:supporter protrusion2461:front wall2462:side wall247:front plate2471:through hole248:coupling portion248a:first coupling portion248b:second coupling portion2481:second coupling hole249:connecting portion250:second hinge

Claims

1. A refrigerator comprising: a main body including a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber; a door mounted on one side of the main body and configured to open and close the first storage chamber or the second storage chamber; and a partition dividing the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber, wherein the main body includes one of a plurality of first panels and another of the first panels.

2. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein the component coupler includes a bolt plate arranged between one of the first panels or the other of the first panels and one surface of the support frame, and a bolt formed to protrude from the bolt plate toward one surface of the support frame and fastened to the support frame.

3. The refrigerator of claim 2, wherein the bolt plate is bonded to a surface of the one of the first panels or the other of the first panels.

4. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein at least one mounting groove is formed concavely on a bottom surface of the partition to accommodate the support frame.

5. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein a plurality of the support frames are provided, each of the plurality of support frames extends between the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, and the plurality of support frames include: a first support frame arranged to be spaced apart from a front end of the partition by a predetermined first distance; and a second support frame arranged to be spaced apart from a rear end of the partition by a predetermined second distance and spaced apart from the first support frame.

6. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein a plurality of mounting grooves are concavely formed on a bottom surface of the partition to accommodate the support frame, the mounting grooves are extended and include first and second surfaces facing each other in one direction, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, and the support frame includes: a first part arranged to be in contact with the first surface of the mounting groove; a second part arranged to be in contact with the second surface of the mounting groove; and a third part arranged to be in contact with the third surface of the mounting groove and connecting the first part and the second part.

7. The refrigerator of claim 6, wherein the support frame includes at least two fasteners that connect left and right ends of the first part, the second part, and the third part, respectively, and are fastened to the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, respectively.

8. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein the partition includes: a base including an accommodation space therein; a cover coupled to a portion of the base to cover the accommodation space; and an insulating layer filling the accommodation space, and the insulating layer is formed by injecting PU foam through a foam injection port formed in a bottom surface of the base and foaming the PU foam.

9. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein a soft insulating layer is mounted on a partition.

10. The refrigerator of claim 15, wherein the main body includes a second panel forming a surface of the refrigerator, each of the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels includes a first plate arranged toward the second storage chamber or the first storage chamber, a second plate arranged toward an exterior of the main body, and a supporter supporting the first and second plates to form a vacuum space between the first plate and the second plate and maintain a predetermined gap therebetween, and the supporter includes a connecting plate arranged toward the vacuum space on at least one of the first plate and the second plate, and at least two bars extending in a width direction of the vacuum space and connected to the connecting plate.

11. The refrigerator of claim 10, wherein at least one bar is arranged inside the second panel or the first panel that is in contact with the surface of the partition.

12. The refrigerator of claim 11, wherein a distance between the plurality of bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact is narrower than a distance between at least two bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel with which the surface of the partition is not in contact.

13. The refrigerator of claim 11, wherein a thickness of the plurality of bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel with which the surface of the partition is in contact is thicker than a thickness of at least two bars arranged inside the second panel or the first panel with which the surface of the partition is not in contact.

14. The refrigerator of claim 15, further comprising: a reinforcing plate provided on the surface of the partition; a hinge supporter integrally formed with the reinforcing plate to support a hinge; and a fastener extends in one direction from an end of the reinforcing plate, and at least two fasteners are provided and the at least two fasteners are respectively fastened to the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels.

15. The refrigerator of claim 1, further comprising: at least one support frame coupled to a portion of the partition and supporting the partition; and a plurality of component couplers respectively coupled to the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, and fastened both sides of the support frame to the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, respectively.

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