Drawer assembly for refrigerator

Abstract

The drawer assembly of the present invention is characterized in that the open front bottom of a drawer body made of a metal plate is in close contact with the back surface of a front panel made of transparent glass, and the gap in this contact area is covered by a gap covering part. As a result, the visibility of the interior of the drawer assembly can be maximized, while preventing the exposure of the gap between the front panel and the drawer body.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a new type of drawer assembly for a refrigerator that does not form a bent portion for a handle function, thereby enabling a simple and concise design, and also allows for easy and convenient assembly work. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, a refrigerator is a device that uses cold air to store items in a storage space for a long time or maintain a constant temperature.

[0003] Such a refrigerator is provided with one or more storage compartments for storing items, and said storage compartments are configured to be opened and closed by a door.

[0004] In addition, multiple shelves are provided inside the refrigerator to provide efficient storage space, and various items are stored by placing them on the shelves or laying them down.

[0005] In addition, the above shelf may be equipped with a drawer capable of holding various items, rather than simply having a structure for placing food items on it. This drawer is provided for purposes such as storing items under different temperature or humidity conditions than the storage space inside the refrigerator, or for minimizing exposure to the outside air.

[0006] At this time, the drawer is installed to be able to slide back and forth within the refrigerator and is configured to be withdrawn from the main body of the refrigerator when needed by the user to store various items.

[0007] In this regard, as presented in Published Patent No. 10-2007-0079496, Published Patent No. 10-2010-0066876, Published Patent No. 10-2016-0076873, etc.

[0008] Meanwhile, as shown in Public Patent No. 10-2009-0000529, various refrigerators are being provided for special uses, such as wine refrigerators (or beverage refrigerators), rather than for the storage of general food items.

[0009] Furthermore, in the case of such special-purpose refrigerators (e.g., wine refrigerators), to enhance the premium quality of the product, parts of the exterior (e.g., doors, etc.) are formed from glass materials (e.g., heat-resistant glass, etc.) rather than ordinary metal or resin materials.

[0010] At this time, a drawer may be additionally provided inside the refrigerator described above, and the front panel forming the front of the drawer may also be formed of glass material.

[0011] As described above, in the case of a drawer with a glass front surface, a handle is formed at the connection point between the front panel and the drawer body for ease of operation, and this handle is mainly formed with a structure in which the front end of the bottom surface of the drawer body is recessed upward.

[0012] However, since the structure of this handle part protrudes into the interior of the drawer body, the storage area inside the drawer body is inevitably reduced accordingly, and there was also a disadvantage that the front panel was blocked by the height of the protruding handle part, making the interior space of the drawer appear narrow when viewed from the outside.

[0013] Of course, by removing the aforementioned handle, the storage area inside the drawer body is increased, and a wider field of view can be secured.

[0014] However, if these handle parts are simply removed, there is a risk that the gap between the front end surface of the drawer body and the front panel will be exposed.

[0015] In other words, considering that the drawer body is formed into an open-front box structure by multi-stage folding of a metal plate (e.g., steel plate), the front bottom and the front panel of the drawer body were inevitably joined by line contact with each other, which raises concerns that a gap may form between them.

[0016] In addition, in the case of a drawer in which the front panel is made of glass, screws can be fastened to the bottom surface of the drawer body, but if the handle part is removed, the screws fastened to the bottom surface of the drawer body are exposed inside the drawer body, so difficulties arise in joining the front panel and the drawer body.

[0017] Therefore, due to each of the aforementioned problems, conventionally, the handle part cannot be removed, or the assembly structure between them inevitably becomes complex. Prior art literature

[0018] Published Patent No. 10-2007-0079496 Published Patent No. 10-2010-0066876 Published Patent No. 10-2016-0076873 Published Patent No. 10-2009-0000529 The problem to be solved

[0019] The present invention has been devised to solve various problems according to the aforementioned prior art, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a new type of refrigerator drawer assembly that allows for easy connection between the front panel and the drawer body without forming a handle part through structural improvement of the drawer, while ensuring that the connection part is not exposed.

[0020] In addition, another objective of the present invention is to provide a new type of refrigerator drawer assembly that increases the storage area inside the drawer body while ensuring sufficient visibility inside the drawer body by not forming a handle portion on the drawer. means of solving the problem

[0021] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is configured such that the open front bottom of a drawer body made of a metal plate is in close contact with the back surface of a front panel made of transparent glass, and the gap in this contact area is covered by a gap covering part. This allows for maximum visibility of the interior of the drawer assembly while preventing the exposure of gaps occurring between the front panel and the drawer body.

[0022] In addition, the gap covering member forming the refrigerator drawer assembly of the present invention is provided on the back surface of the lower decorative panel provided on the back surface of the front panel. Thus, the gap covering member can support the bottom of the drawer body while fixed to the front panel.

[0023] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention has a lower decorative panel made of a material that is opaque or non-transparent compared to the front panel. This prevents the exposure of the gap covering portion.

[0024] In addition, the gap covering portion forming the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is formed so that the bottom front surface of the drawer body can be fitted into it. This allows the gap in the contact area between the bottom of the drawer body and the front panel to be accurately covered.

[0025] In addition, the lower decorative panel forming the refrigerator drawer assembly of the present invention is adhesively fixed to the back surface of the front panel. This allows the lower decorative panel to be easily fixed.

[0026] In addition, the gap covering portion forming the refrigerator drawer assembly of the present invention is formed on the back surface of the bottom deco panel. This allows for easy provision of the gap covering portion while also enabling accurate coupling with the drawer body.

[0027] In addition, the gap covering portion forming the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is formed to wrap around the bottom of the front end of the drawer body from the top and bottom. This prevents the external exposure of the gap caused by the gap between the bottom of the drawer body and the front panel, even if there is a gap between them.

[0028] In addition, the gap covering portion forming the refrigerator drawer assembly of the present invention is configured such that the portion covering the lower surface of the bottom of the drawer body covers a wider area than the portion covering the upper surface. This allows the drawer body to be mounted more stably on the front panel.

[0029] In addition, the drawer body forming the refrigerator drawer assembly of the present invention is formed by multi-stage bending of a metal plate so that the front, back, and top surfaces are open. This allows for easy molding of the body plate of the drawer body.

[0030] In addition, the drawer body forming the refrigerator drawer assembly of the present invention has a front connecting part formed by multi-stage bending of the front ends of both side walls. Thus, even if the front connecting part is connected to the front plate with screws or rivets, such connecting part is not exposed inside the drawer body.

[0031] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention has connecting members installed on both sides of the back surface of the front panel, and the drawer body is connected to the connecting members. This makes it possible to connect screws or rivets in both directions, rather than connecting screws or rivets in the up and down directions of the bottom forming the drawer body.

[0032] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is configured such that the front ends of the connecting member and the drawer body are in close contact with each other, and are fastened with screws or riveted from both sides. As a result, the screws or rivets are not exposed inside the drawer body.

[0033] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is configured so that rail brackets are received within the upper sides of both sides of the drawer body. This prevents the rail brackets from being exposed to the outside.

[0034] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is configured such that the open rear surface of the drawer body is closed by a rear plate. This allows items to be stored stably within the drawer body. Effects of the invention

[0035] As described above, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention has the effect of enabling easy connection between the front panel and the drawer body without forming a handle part through structural improvement of the connection part between the front panel and the drawer body, while preventing the connection part from being exposed.

[0036] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is configured such that the connection (riveting) between the front panel and the drawer body forms the side direction of the drawer body, and furthermore, this connection part has the effect of not being exposed into the interior of the drawer body by the protruding structure of the front coupling part and the recessed structure of the first coupling part provided to the coupling member.

[0037] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention has the effect of ensuring sufficient visibility inside the drawer body and increasing the storage area inside the drawer body because a handle portion is not formed on the drawer body.

[0038] In addition, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention is provided with a gap covering part, so the gap that occurs between the bottom part of the drawer body and the front panel (especially the bottom decorative panel) is not exposed. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0039] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a refrigerator door in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the state in which the door of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention is open. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the internal state of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5 and 6 are combined perspective views showing states viewed from different directions to explain a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a front panel of a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 8 is an enlarged view of section “A” of Fig. 7. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a front panel of a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 10 and 11 are perspective views showing the state of a drawer body of a refrigerator drawer assembly viewed from different directions to explain an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a key part illustrating the installation state of a gap covering part of a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 13 to 16 are state diagrams shown in sequence to explain the manufacturing process of a front panel of a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 17 and 18 are state diagrams shown in sequence to explain the manufacturing process of a drawer body of a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 19 to 24 are state diagrams shown in sequence to explain the joining process between the front panel and the drawer body of a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0040] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to the present invention will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 1 to 24.

[0041] Figure 1 attached is a perspective view showing the door of a refrigerator in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the door of a refrigerator in an open state according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view shown to explain the internal state of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] In addition, the attached FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view shown to explain a drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] As shown in these drawings, the drawer assembly for a refrigerator of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the “drawer assembly”) (2) does not form a handle portion on the bottom of the drawer body (200) so as to secure a larger storage area within the drawer body (200), while also improving the connection structure between the front panel (100) and the drawer body (200) so that screws or rivet joint portions are not exposed.

[0044] To this end, the drawer assembly (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the open front bottom of the drawer body (2000) made of a metal plate is in close contact with the back surface of the front panel (100) made of transparent glass, and the gap in this contact area is covered by a gap covering part (300).

[0045] Thus, the visibility of the inside of the drawer assembly (2) can be maximized, while preventing the exposure of gaps between the front panel (100) and the drawer body (200).

[0046] The drawer assembly (2) according to the embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

[0047] First, the drawer assembly (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention in the attached FIGS. 1 to 3 can be installed to be movable back and forth while being stored in a storage space within the refrigerator body (1).

[0048] At this time, the refrigerator body (1) may be provided with a plurality of shelves (1a).

[0049] In addition, the refrigerator body (1) is formed so that the front is open, and the open front is configured to be opened and closed by an opening / closing door (1b).

[0050] The drawer assembly (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be positioned between each shelf (1a), may be positioned to be placed on one shelf (1a), or may be positioned between the shelf (1a) and the ceiling or floor of the refrigerator body (1).

[0051] In addition, guide rails (not shown) are provided on both side walls inside the refrigerator body (1), and the drawer assembly (2) may be configured to slide back and forth under the guidance of the guide rails.

[0052] Next, a drawer assembly (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached FIGS. 4 to 12.

[0053] First, the drawer assembly (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a front panel (100).

[0054] The above front panel (100) is a portion that forms the front side wall of the drawer assembly (2).

[0055] In particular, the front panel (100) may be formed of a transparent material. The transparent material may include glass or acrylic.

[0056] In an embodiment of the present invention, the front panel (100) is made of heat-resistant glass as an example.

[0057] Additionally, the front panel (100) may be completely transparent or formed as a translucent material that allows only a portion to be seen.

[0058] Additionally, the front panel (100) may be positioned to block at least a portion of the space between the shelf (1a) and the shelf (1a) within the refrigerator body (1) (or between the ceiling or floor and the shelf within the refrigerator body) (see attached FIG. 2).

[0059] Additionally, as illustrated in the attached FIGS. 7 to 9, an upper decorative panel (110) that blocks the upper edge portion may be provided on the back of the front panel (100). At this time, the upper decorative panel (110) may be provided to complement the design of the upper perimeter of the front panel (100) made of glass.

[0060] The upper decorative panel (110) above may be formed of metal or synthetic resin.

[0061] In particular, the upper end of the upper decorative panel (110) may be folded to cover the upper surface of the front panel (100). That is, by making the upper decorative panel (110) form the upper surface of the front panel (100), the risk of safety accidents such as being cut or punctured by the upper corner of the front panel (100) made of glass can be prevented.

[0062] In addition, the upper deco panel (110) can be fixed to the back surface of the front panel (100) by adhesive (120) (see attached FIG. 9). At this time, the adhesive (120) may be a tape-type adhesive such as double-sided tape, or a coating-type adhesive such as sealant.

[0063] Additionally, as illustrated in the attached FIGS. 7 to 9, a bottom decorative panel (130) that blocks the bottom edge portion may be provided on the back of the front panel (100). At this time, the bottom decorative panel (130) may be provided to complement the design of the bottom perimeter of the front panel (100) made of glass.

[0064] The lower decorative panel (130) above may be formed of metal or synthetic resin.

[0065] In particular, the lower end of the lower decorative panel (130) may be formed to be folded to cover the bottom surface of the front panel (100). That is, by making the lower decorative panel (130) form the bottom surface of the front panel (100), the risk of safety accidents such as being cut or punctured by the bottom corner of the front panel made of glass can be prevented.

[0066] In addition, the lower deco panel (130) may be fixed to the back surface of the front panel (100) with an adhesive member (120) (see attached FIG. 9), just like the upper deco panel (110) described above. Of course, although not shown or described, the lower deco panel (130) may be combined in a different way than the upper deco panel (110).

[0067] In addition, as shown in the attached FIGS. 7 to 9, a connecting member (140) may be installed on the back surface of the front panel (100).

[0068] The above connecting member (140) is a part provided for connection with the drawer body (200) to be described later.

[0069] The above connecting member (140) may be installed at each of the two end portions of the back surface of the front panel (100). At this time, the upper surface of the connecting member (140) is formed to align with the lower surface of the upper deco panel (110), and the lower surface of the connecting member (140) is formed to align with the upper surface of the lower deco panel (130).

[0070] The above connecting member (140) can be fixed to the back surface of the front panel (100) by adhesive member (120).

[0071] In addition, as shown in the attached FIG. 8, the coupling member (140) may be configured to include an attachment end (141) that is attached to the back surface of the front panel (100) and a first coupling end (142) that protrudes rearward from the side of the attachment end (141).

[0072] At this time, the surface of the first coupling member (142) facing the side wall portion (220) of the drawer body (200) to be described later may be formed to have a structure that is recessed toward the opposite direction. Of course, the rear end of the first coupling member (142) may also be formed to be bent toward the side wall portion (220).

[0073] The above-mentioned connecting member (140) may be formed from a synthetic resin such as ABS.

[0074] In addition, the front surface of the coupling member (140) (the surface that is in close contact with the back surface of the front panel) is formed to be flat, thereby enabling an improvement in aesthetic appeal when attached to the back surface of the front panel (100).

[0075] Additionally, a relief groove (143) may be formed on the rear surface of the above-described coupling member (140) to prevent interference with the operation of a riveter (not shown) during the riveting operation between the first coupling member (142) and the front coupling member (230) to be described later.

[0076] Next, the drawer assembly (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a drawer body (200).

[0077] The above drawer body (200) is a part that forms the body of the drawer assembly (2), and is formed as a tube that is open to the front as shown in the attached FIGS. 10 and 11.

[0078] That is, a storage substance such as a beverage can be stored in the above drawer body (200).

[0079] This drawer body (200) is formed by folding a flat metal plate in multiple stages to form a flat surface, and has a bottom part (210) that forms the bottom surface and two side wall parts (220) that form the side walls.

[0080] The above metal plate may be a single metal material or a clad containing two or more metal components.

[0081] Specifically, the bottom portion (210) and the two side wall portions (220) are formed respectively by bending both ends of the metal plate upward.

[0082] At this time, the bottom portion (210) is positioned so that its front surface faces the back surface of the front panel (100). That is, the front end of the bottom portion (210) is formed as a flat surface without a handle structure and is configured to come into contact with the back surface of the bottom deco panel (130).

[0083] In addition, a front coupling portion (230) that is bent toward both sides may be formed at the front end of the two side wall portions (220). The front coupling portion (230) is a portion formed for coupling to the front panel (100) and is configured to be inserted into the recessed portion formed at the first coupling end (142) of the aforementioned coupling member (140).

[0084] In particular, the outer end of the front coupling portion (230) is bent and formed to overlap while in surface contact with the inner surface of the first coupling portion (142), and the front coupling portion (230) and the first coupling portion (142) are joined by riveting (or screw fastening) the overlapping portions.

[0085] That is, the front coupling part (230) is inserted into the first coupling section (142), and the overlapping portions between them are fastened by screws or riveting.

[0086] Since the connection structure between the first connecting section (142) and the front connecting section (230) described above has the overlapping direction facing the side wall section (220), riveting (or screw fastening) of the two overlapping sections can be easily performed.

[0087] In particular, since the structure is not designed to be directly riveted or screw-fastened to the bottom portion (210) of the flat drawer body (200), the fastening portion (screw or rivet) is not exposed inside the drawer body (200), so user dissatisfaction due to the exposure of the fastening portion can be prevented.

[0088] In addition, a support portion (240) may be formed at the upper end of the two side wall portions (220) formed by the drawer body (200).

[0089] The above-mentioned mounting portion (240) is a portion that rests on a rail or a guide, and is formed by multi-stage bending of the upper end of the above-mentioned side wall portion (220). That is, the above-mentioned mounting portion (240) is formed to have an outer wall surface spaced apart from the side wall portion (220) of the drawer body (200) and an upper wall surface connecting the side wall portion (220) and the upper end of the outer wall surface.

[0090] At this time, a rail bracket (250) for coupling with a rail assembly (252) (see attached FIG. 11 and FIG. 18) may be accommodated within the above-mentioned mounting portion (240).

[0091] The rail bracket (250) may have a fastening rib (251) formed thereon for screw fastening (see attached FIG. 11, FIG. 20, and FIG. 21), and in this case, a coupling member (140) provided on the back surface of the front panel (100) may be provided with a second coupling member (144) (see attached FIG. 8) for coupling with the rail bracket (250).

[0092] The second connecting member (144) is a portion formed to overlap with the connecting rib (251), and through screw connection between the second connecting member (144) and the connecting rib (251), the front panel (100) and the drawer body (200) can effectively be integrated with each other.

[0093] Meanwhile, a rear plate (260) may be provided on the open rear side of the drawer body (200).

[0094] That is, the rear plate (260) is configured to form the rear wall surface of the drawer body (200).

[0095] Such a rear plate (260) may be provided to block the open rear of the drawer body (200).

[0096] In particular, at both ends of the rear plate (260), a contact end (261) that is bent in either the rear or the front direction may be formed.

[0097] That is, the rear plate (260) can be fastened to the side wall (220) of the drawer body (200) by providing the above-mentioned contact portion (261).

[0098] Next, as shown in the attached FIG. 12, the drawer assembly (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a gap covering part (300).

[0099] The gap covering part (300) is a part provided to block the gap between the opposing surfaces of the front panel (100) and the bottom (bottom part) of the drawer body (200).

[0100] Such gap covering portions (300) may be formed on the back surface of the bottom decorative panel (130). That is, the gap covering portions (300) may be integrally formed on the bottom decorative panel (130). This is as illustrated in the attached FIGS. 7 to 9 and FIGS. 15 and 16.

[0101] Of course, the gap covering part (300) can be manufactured separately from the bottom deco panel (130) and then attached or fixed to the back surface of the bottom deco panel (130).

[0102] The gap covering portion (300) includes an upper covering portion (310). At this time, the upper covering portion (310) is formed to cover the upper end surface of the bottom portion (210) forming the drawer body (200).

[0103] Additionally, the gap covering portion (300) includes a lower covering portion (320). At this time, the lower covering portion (320) is formed to cover (support) the bottom end surface of the bottom portion (210) forming the drawer body (200).

[0104] That is, the end of the bottom part (210) is inserted between the upper covering section (310) and the lower covering section (320) forming the gap covering section (300), so that the gap between the end of the bottom part (210) and the back of the front panel (100) (or the back of the bottom deco panel) can be covered.

[0105] In particular, the lower cover portion (320) may be formed to protrude further rearward compared to the upper cover portion (310).

[0106] That is, the length of the lower cover section (320) is formed to be sufficiently long so that the bottom part (210) can be stably supported, while the length of the upper cover section (310) is formed to be as short as possible so that the part exposed inside the drawer body (200) can be minimized.

[0107] In the following, the assembly process of a drawer assembly (2) according to the embodiment of the present invention described above will be explained with reference to the attached FIGS. 12 to 24.

[0108] First, a front panel (100) made of glass material is prepared as shown in the attached Fig. 12.

[0109] Then, an adhesive member (120) is provided along the edge portion of the back surface of the prepared front panel (100). In this case, the adhesive member (120) is exemplified as a sealant, and such adhesive member (120) is provided by applying it along the edge portion of the back surface of the front panel (100). This is as illustrated in the attached FIG. 13.

[0110] In this state, as shown in the attached FIGS. 15 and 16, the upper deco panel (110), the lower deco panel (130), and the two connecting members (140) are respectively attached and fixed to the coating area of ​​the adhesive member (120).

[0111] The upper decorative panel (110) is attached to the upper edge portion of the back surface of the front panel (100), the lower decorative panel (130) is attached to the lower edge portion of the back surface of the front panel (100), and the connecting member (140) is attached to the edge portions on both sides of the back surface of the front panel (100).

[0112] At this time, the two connecting members (140) are attached by considering the direction of the recessed portion formed in the first connecting portion (142) and the position of the second connecting portion (144), the upper deco panel (110) is attached so that its bent upper end covers the upper surface of the front panel (100), and the lower deco panel (130) is attached so that its bent lower end covers the bottom surface of the front panel (100).

[0113] Next, prepare the drawer body (200).

[0114] The above drawer body (200) is prepared by bending a metal plate in multiple stages to form a bottom part (210) and two side wall parts (220), and also by bending the upper end of the two side wall parts (220) to form a support part (240) and bending the front end of the two side wall parts (220) to form a front connecting part (230). This is as illustrated in the attached FIG. 17.

[0115] Then, a rear plate (260) is attached to the open rear surface of the prepared drawer body (200). This is as shown in the attached FIG. 17.

[0116] At this time, the rear plate (260) is joined by screwing together with the contact ends (261) of both ends in contact with the inner surfaces of the two side walls (220) of the drawer body (200).

[0117] Then, a rail bracket (250) is attached to the two mounting portions (240) of the drawer body (200) to which the rear plate (260) is attached.

[0118] At this time, the mounting portion (240) and the rail bracket (250) can be integrated with each other through rivet fastening. This is as illustrated in the attached FIG. 18.

[0119] Next, the drawer body (200) is attached to the back surface of the front panel (100).

[0120] That is, two front connecting parts (230) of the drawer body (200) are each inserted into the first connecting end (142) of two connecting members (140) attached to both sides of the back of the front panel (100), and then the contact portion between the first connecting end (142) and the front connecting part (230) is joined by riveting. This is as illustrated in the attached FIGS. 19 to 21.

[0121] In particular, when inserting the front coupling part (230) into the first coupling part (142), the front coupling part is bent inward, as shown in the attached FIGS. 22 to 24.

[0122] In addition, the second connecting end (144) of the connecting member (140) is connected to the rail bracket (250) by fastening a screw in a state where it aligns with the connecting rib (251) of the rail bracket (250).

[0123] Therefore, the drawer assembly (2) is completed by the aforementioned operation.

[0124] Ultimately, the drawer assembly (2) for a refrigerator according to the present invention allows for easy connection between the front panel (100) and the drawer body (200) without forming a handle part through structural improvement of the connection part between the front panel (100) and the drawer body (200), while the connection part is not exposed.

[0125] In addition, the drawer assembly (2) for a refrigerator according to the present invention is configured such that the connection (riveting) between the front panel (100) and the drawer body (200) forms the side direction of the drawer body (200), and such connection portion is not exposed to the inside of the drawer body (200) by the protruding structure of the front coupling portion (230) and the recessed structure of the first coupling portion (142) provided to the coupling member (140).

[0126] In addition, since the drawer assembly (2) for a refrigerator of the present invention does not have a handle formed on the drawer body (200), the view inside the drawer body (200) can be sufficiently secured and the storage area inside the drawer body (200) can be increased.

[0127] In addition, since the drawer assembly (2) for a refrigerator of the present invention is provided with a gap covering part (300), the gap that occurs between the bottom part (210) of the drawer body (200) and the front panel (especially the bottom decorative panel) (100) is not exposed. Explanation of the symbols

[0128] 1. Refrigerator main body 1a. Shelf 1b. Opening / closing door 2. Drawer assembly 100. Front panel 110. Top decorative panel 120. Adhesive member 130. Bottom deco panel 140. Connecting member 141. Attachment end 142. First connecting section 143. Escape groove 144. Second connecting section 200. Drawer body 210. Bottom part 220. Side part 230. Front connecting part 240. Mounting part 250. Rail bracket 251. Fastening rib 260. Rear plate 261. Close-fitting edge 300. Gap covering section 310. Upper cover section 320. Lower cover section

Claims

Claim 1 A drawer assembly for a refrigerator, which is installed to be movably sliding back and forth while being stored in a storage space within a refrigerator body, wherein the drawer assembly comprises: a front panel formed of a transparent material that forms a front side wall; two side wall sections formed to be open to the front and rear and forming side walls; a bottom section formed between the two side wall sections and forming a bottom; an upper deco panel attached to cover the upper edge portion of the back surface of the front panel, with the upper portion extended to cover the upper surface of the front panel; a lower deco panel attached to cover the lower edge portion of the back surface of the front panel, with the lower portion extended to cover the bottom surface of the front panel; and a connecting member attached to each side of the back surface of the front panel to connect the two side wall sections of the drawer assembly. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete Claim 8 delete Claim 9 delete Claim 10 A drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that the drawer body is formed by multi-stage bending of a flat metal plate to form two side walls and a bottom. Claim 11 In claim 1, a front connecting portion is extended and formed at the front end of the two side wall portions, which is bent outward and then bent backward, and the front connecting portion is a drawer assembly for a refrigerator that is connected to the connecting member. Claim 12 In claim 11, the coupling member is formed with an attachment end located on the back surface of the front panel and a first coupling end protruding rearward from the attachment end, and the first coupling end is a refrigerator drawer assembly coupled to the front coupling part. Claim 13 In claim 12, the first coupling portion is formed such that the opposing surface of the front coupling portion is recessed to accommodate the front coupling portion, the front coupling portion is formed to be bent outward from the front of the side wall portion and then bent backward, the portion bent backward of the front coupling portion is formed to be in surface contact with the first coupling portion, and the portion in surface contact between the front coupling portion and the first coupling portion is joined by a mechanical fastening means, forming a drawer assembly for a refrigerator. Claim 14 delete Claim 15 A drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein a mounting portion is formed at each upper end of the two side wall portions forming the drawer body, the mounting portion is bent outward and then bent downward to provide a receiving space that is open to the bottom, a rail bracket is received within the receiving space of the mounting portion, and a second coupling portion is provided on the coupling member, wherein the bottom of the rail bracket is placed thereon and screw-coupled in the vertical direction. Claim 16 delete Claim 17 A drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 15, characterized in that the mounting portion is formed to have an outer wall surface spaced apart from the side wall portion and an upper wall surface connecting the upper end of the side wall portion and the outer wall surface. Claim 18 A drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that the drawer body is formed with an open rear side, and a rear plate is provided on the rear side of the drawer body and configured to block the open rear side of the drawer body. Claim 19 A drawer assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 18, characterized in that a contact end is formed at both ends of the rear plate, which is bent in either the rear or the front direction and adheres to the two side walls of the drawer body. Claim 20 A drawer assembly for a refrigerator, installed to be capable of sliding forward and backward while being stored in a storage space within a refrigerator body, wherein the drawer assembly comprises a front panel formed of a transparent material that forms a front wall surface, and a drawer body formed to be open to the front and having a flat bottom and two side walls, wherein the front surface of the bottom surface is positioned to face the back surface of the front panel; wherein the drawer body has a front coupling portion extended at the front end of each side wall surface, which is bent outward and then bent backward, and a coupling member having a first coupling end is provided on both sides of the back surface of the front panel so as to be coupled by a mechanical fastening means while the portion bent backward of the front coupling portion makes surface contact, wherein a mounting portion is formed at each upper end of the two side walls forming the drawer body, which is bent outward and then bent downward to provide a receiving space that is open to the bottom, wherein a rail bracket is received within the receiving space of the mounting portion, and wherein the bottom of the rail bracket is placed on the coupling member and screw-coupled in the vertical direction. A drawer assembly for a refrigerator equipped with a second connecting section.

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