Heat insulator

Abstract

A refrigerator is disclosed. The refrigerator comprises one of first panels forming left and right side surfaces of the refrigerator, and the other of the first panels. The first panels may include vacuum adiabatic bodies forming vacuum space portions. A partition wall is formed between one of the first panels and the other of the first panels to extend in the horizontal direction so as to partition a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber. A hinge is installed on one surface of the partition wall. A reinforcing plate extends on one surface of the partition wall in the lengthwise direction, and both end portions of the reinforcing plate are connected to second plates of the first panels. Accordingly, the reinforcing plate includes a metal material and can maintain the flatness in the height direction of a main body and the structural shape of the refrigerator in a vacuum exhaust process.

Description

Insulator

[0001] The present invention relates to an insulator. The present invention relates to a refrigerator equipped with an insulator.

[0002] The applicant disclosed a refrigerator having an installation plate in Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0089714 A (hereinafter referred to as Patent Document 1, published on May 10, 2022).

[0003] According to Patent Document 1, a hot line installation plate is installed on a gasket or partition wall (also called a "Mullion") installed on the back surface of the second storage room door and the first storage room door. The hot line is arranged so that two lines are formed between the back surface of the hot line installation plate and the surface of the partition wall. The hot line installation plate is made of a metal material and acts as a conductor that transfers a predetermined amount of heat generated from the hot line to the connecting surface of the second storage room door and the first storage room door. Patent Document 1 does not disclose a structure in which the installation plate only acts as a conductor and can maintain the structural shape of the cabinet (e.g., the flatness in the height direction of the left and right sides).

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator having a structure capable of solving the above-described problems.

[0005] The first purpose is to provide a refrigerator having a structure capable of maintaining the structural shape of the cabinet during the vacuum exhaust process.

[0006] The second purpose is to provide a refrigerator having a structure that can minimize insulation loss caused by adding a metal reinforcing member.

[0007] The third purpose is to provide a refrigerator having a structure that can additionally secure the structural strength of the hinge.

[0008] The insulator of the present invention may be provided as at least one insulator. For example, the insulator of the present invention 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 invention 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 connecting member. In the present invention, the connecting member 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.

[0009] The refrigerator of the present invention may include at least one panel. A plurality of such panels may be connected by joints. The present invention may include a first panel forming a first surface (e.g., a side surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present invention may include a second panel forming a second surface (e.g., a rear surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present invention may include a third panel forming a third surface (e.g., a top surface) of the refrigerator. Optionally, the present invention may include a fourth panel forming a fourth surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the refrigerator. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth panels may be provided in plurality. 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 compartment 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.

[0010] Optionally, the present invention may include a main body having one of the first panels forming a first surface and the other of the first panels, and a storage compartment formed between the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels. The storage compartment may include a partition wall extending from one of the first panels to the other of the first panels so as to partition the storage compartment into a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment. A hinge installed on one surface of the partition wall may be provided. A door coupled to one surface of the main body by the hinge may be provided so as to open and close the first storage compartment or the second storage compartment. At least one of the one of the first panels and the other of the first panels may include: a first plate disposed toward the first storage compartment or the second storage compartment; a second plate disposed toward the exterior of the main body; And it may include a support that supports the first plate and the second plate and is arranged to form a vacuum space between the first plate and the second plate. A reinforcing plate may be provided on one surface of the partition wall. The reinforcing plate may be connected to the second plate of one of the first panels and the second plate of the other of the first panels. A hinge supporter may be installed on one surface of the partition wall. A portion of the reinforcing plate may be arranged to overlap the hinge supporter, or the hinge may be supported by the hinge supporter together with the reinforcing plate with a portion of the reinforcing plate therebetween. The hinge supporter may include a first hinge supporter arranged adjacent to one of the first panels on one side of the partition wall; and / or a second hinge supporter arranged adjacent to another of the first panels on the other side of the partition wall. A portion (e.g., both sides) of the above reinforcing plate may be supported by at least one of the first hinge supporter and the second hinge supporter. The hinge may include a hinge joint coupled to the hinge supporter; and / or a hinge axis.The hinge may include a hinge support portion that is formed to protrude toward the door from the hinge joint portion and is coupled to a surface of the door by the hinge axis. A recess portion may be formed to be sunken in one surface of the partition wall, and the hinge supporter may be installed to be received in the recess portion. The hinge supporter may include an insert portion that is embedded in the partition wall. The hinge supporter may include a hinge coupling hole and a protrusion formed to protrude from the insert portion. The hinge and a portion of the reinforcing plate may be arranged to overlap with the protrusion portion and may be coupled to the protrusion portion through the hinge coupling hole.

[0011] The hinge has a hinge axis coupled to the door, and the hinge axis is arranged between a virtual first extension line extending from the first plate and a virtual second extension line extending from the second plate, but may be arranged adjacent to the first extension line.

[0012] The end of the above reinforcing plate and the second plate of the first panel may be joined by a first joining member. A hinge supporter may be installed on one surface of the partition wall, and a portion of the above reinforcing plate may be arranged to overlap between the hinge and the hinge supporter. The hinge, the above reinforcing plate, and / or the above hinge supporter may be joined by a second joining member arranged in one direction of the hinge supporter. One of the above first joining members may be arranged to overlap with at least one of the above second joining members in one direction.

[0013] The hinge supporter may be installed adjacent to the first plate on one side of the partition wall. The hinge may be connected to the hinge supporter by a connecting member. A corner portion of the partition wall disposed between the hinge supporter and the first plate may be provided with an insulator that prevents heat transfer between at least one of the connecting members and the first plate.

[0014] Optionally, a hotline may be installed on a portion of the first panel and one side of the partition wall. The reinforcing plate may be provided as a hotline plate that transfers heat emitted from the hotline to the door. The hotline plate may be formed of a metal material.

[0015] A hinge supporter may be installed on one side of the above partition wall. The hot line may be placed between the reinforcing plate and the hinge supporter.

[0016] It can be installed to cover one side of the partition wall. A deco having an opening can be provided. The reinforcing plate can be exposed to the outside through the opening. The hinge can be coupled to one side of the reinforcing plate so as to be exposed through the opening. The hot line can be arranged between the deco and the reinforcing plate. The hinge can be coupled to one side of the deco. The deco installed on the surface of the main body can include a first deco installed to cover one side of the partition wall; and / or a second deco installed to cover one side of the first panel. A second plate extension portion extending from the second plate can be formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space portion. A plate connecting portion extending from the reinforcing plate can be connected to the second plate connecting portion. The first deco or the second deco can be configured to cover the plate connecting portion and the second plate connecting portion.

[0017] Optionally, a third plate may be provided on the second plate. At least one of the second plate extension extending from the second plate and the third plate extension extending from the third plate may be formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space. A plate coupling portion of the reinforcing plate may extend toward the second plate extension portion. At least two or more of the plate coupling portion, the second plate extension portion, and the third plate extension portion may be arranged to overlap or be coupled to each other. The first deco or the second deco may be configured to cover the plate coupling portion or the second plate extension portion.

[0018] At least one of the side plate extension extending from the first plate, the third plate extension extending from the third plate, and the second plate extension extending from the second plate may be formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space. At least two or more of the plate joining portion extending from the reinforcing plate, the second plate extension, and the third plate extension may be arranged to overlap or be joined to each other.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

[0020] First, the reinforcing plate can be applied as a strength reinforcing member made of metal. A portion of the reinforcing plate (e.g., left and / or right) is respectively connected to a second plate (also called an 'outcase') of one of the first panels forming a side surface (e.g., left and right sides) of the main body and to a second plate of another first panel, so that the side surface of the main body can maintain its height-wise flatness and structural shape during the vacuum exhaust process.

[0021] Second, the first panel may be composed of a vacuum insulation body, and the vacuum insulation body may be composed of a first plate (also referred to as an "inner case"), a second plate, and a support. A third plate may be provided overlapping the second plate. A side plate extending from a portion of the first plate (e.g., a front end) may be connected to and sealed with the third plate.

[0022] The reinforcing plate and the second plate may be arranged on the same plane and connected to each other by welding or the like. To connect the hotline plate and the second plate, a plate joint portion may extend from the reinforcing plate toward the second plate. The second plate extension portion may extend from the second plate toward the hotline plate, so that the plate joint portion and a portion of the second plate (e.g., a shear portion) are interconnected.

[0023] According to this, the plate joint of the reinforcing plate and the second plate are connected to each other in the same plane, thereby minimizing heat loss by reducing the thickness and area of ​​the heat transfer medium transferred from the reinforcing plate to the second plate.

[0024] The plate joint, the third plate extension extending from the third plate, and the side plate extension extending from the side plate are arranged to overlap a portion of the first panel (e.g., the front end).

[0025] In order to couple at least two of the plate coupling portion, the third plate, and the side plate, a first coupling hole may be formed in the plate coupling portion. A second coupling hole may be formed in the third plate extension portion. A third coupling hole may be formed in the side plate extension portion. A first coupling member, such as a screw, may penetrate at least one of the first to third coupling holes and be coupled to at least one of the plate coupling portion, the third plate extension portion, and the side plate extension portion.

[0026] Through this, the reinforcing plate can be joined to the mutually overlapping plate joint, the third plate extension, and the side plate extension, thereby reinforcing the mutual support strength of the reinforcing plate and the second plate.

[0027] Third, the hinge is connected to one surface of the partition wall via a hinge supporter. The hinge includes a hinge joint portion connected to the hinge supporter and a hinge support portion from which the hinge axis protrudes upward. A reinforcing plate is connected between the hinge joint portion and the hinge supporter.

[0028] When the first to third coupling holes are projected in one direction onto the same virtual plane as the hotline plate, the coupling hole located on one side (e.g., the lower side) of the first to third coupling holes can be arranged to overlap in one direction with the third hinge coupling hole of the reinforcing plate.

[0029] Accordingly, when the first connecting member that connects the reinforcing plate, the third plate extension, and the side plate extension to which the second plate extension is connected is projected in one direction on the same virtual plane as the reinforcing plate, the first connecting member is arranged to overlap in one direction the second connecting member that connects the hinge connecting member, the reinforcing plate, and the hinge supporter, so that the combined force value of the connecting force of the first connecting member and the connecting force of the second connecting member is greater than the one-way force (e.g., left-right direction) that occurs between one of the first panels and the other of the first panels during the vacuum exhaust process, and is therefore more effective in maintaining the flatness and structural shape of the first panel of the main body (also called a 'cabinet').

[0030] Fourth, the plate joint is extended from the reinforcing plate and connected to the second plate, so it can be used without additional insulation loss.

[0031] Fifth, the reinforcing plate coupled to the partition wall is coupled between the hinge and the hinge supporter, thereby supporting the hinge together with the hinge supporter, thereby further improving the structural strength of the hinge and the hinge supporter.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the vacuum insulation provided in the refrigerator of Figure 1.

[0034] Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a third plate provided on the plate of Figure 2.

[0035] Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a heat transfer resistor provided on the plate of Figure 3.

[0036] Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a hotline plate combined with the surface of a partition wall according to the present invention.

[0037] Figure 6 is a front view showing the hotline plate in Figure 5 as seen from one side.

[0038] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in Fig. 6, and is a conceptual diagram showing the joint structure of the hinge, the hotline plate, the hinge supporter, and the joint structure of the hotline plate and the second plate as viewed from one side (e.g., the upper side).

[0039] Fig. 8 is a cutaway perspective view taken along line VIII-VIII in Fig. 5, and is a conceptual diagram showing the joint structure of the hotline plate and the second plate as viewed from one side (e.g., upper side).

[0040] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along IX-IX in Fig. 6, and is a conceptual diagram showing the joint structure of the hinge, hotline plate, and hinge supporter as viewed from one side (e.g., right side).

[0041] Figure 10 is a perspective view, a plan view, a front view, and a side view showing the hotline plate in Figure 5 from various angles.

[0042] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing an exploded view of a partition wall, a hotline plate, a deco, and a hinge according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing a joint structure of a hinge, a hotline plate, and a hinge supporter according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] From now on, [Common description] describing the parts commonly defined in all embodiments of the present invention is described.

[0045] Optionally, the insulator of the present invention 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 invention 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 connecting member. In the present invention, the connecting member 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 above insulation may be a combination of the vacuum insulation and the non-vacuum insulation. The vacuum space provided in the second insulation may include a portion extending in the same direction as the vacuum space provided in the first insulation. The vacuum space provided in the second insulation may include a portion extending in a different direction from the vacuum space provided in the first insulation. The vacuum space provided in the second insulation may include a portion arranged to overlap with the vacuum space provided in the first insulation in at least one direction. The insulation may be provided in the form of a panel. In the present invention, "panel" is described below as an example, but an invention in which the "panel" is replaced with the "insulation" may also be included in the present invention. For example, in the present invention, if 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 insulations of the main body form the exterior of the refrigerator.

[0046] Optionally, the refrigerator of the present invention may include a main body. The main body may include at least one storage compartment. The main body may include a partition wall dividing a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment. The first storage compartment joint may include a first first storage compartment joint, a second first storage compartment joint, and / or a third first storage compartment joint. The second storage compartment joint may be provided on one side of the second storage compartment. The second storage compartment joint may include a first joint, a second joint, and / or a third joint.

[0047]

[0048] The partition wall may include the vacuum insulation and / or the non-vacuum insulation. The refrigerator of the present invention may include a door. The refrigerator of the present invention may include a machine room disposed on one side of the main body. At least one of a compressor, a heat-radiating component (e.g., 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, etc.), and a cooling fan may be disposed in the machine room. The machine room may include at least one of a first cover (e.g., a side cover) forming at least a portion of a first surface (e.g., a side surface), a second cover (e.g., a back cover) forming at least a portion of a second surface (e.g., a rear surface), a third cover (e.g., an upper cover) forming at least a portion of a third surface (e.g., a top surface), a fourth cover (e.g., a bottom cover) forming at least a portion of a fourth surface (e.g., a bottom surface), and a fifth cover (e.g., a front cover) forming at least a portion of a fifth surface (e.g., a front surface). One or more of the above first, second, third, fourth, and fifth covers may be provided as a single part or in multiple parts. The machine room of the refrigerator of the present invention may include the insulator.

[0049]

[0050] 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 invention may include at least one panel. The present invention may include at least one of a first panel forming at least a portion of a first side (e.g., a side) of the refrigerator; a second panel forming at least a portion of a second side (e.g., a rear) of the refrigerator; a third panel forming at least a portion of a third side (e.g., a top) of the refrigerator; a fourth panel forming at least a portion of a fourth side (e.g., a bottom) of the refrigerator; and a fifth panel forming at least a portion of a fifth side (e.g., a front) of the refrigerator. At least one of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sides 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 multiples. The joint may be provided to connect a 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 (e.g., 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 in plurality, 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 side of the joint may be connected to an edge of the first side of the joint and / or an edge of the second side of the joint. The third side of the joint may be formed to be inclined to at least one of the first side of the joint and the second side of the joint. At least some of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth panels may be provided as panels having 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 having a second insulation performance per unit thickness. The first insulation performance and the second insulation performance may be different.

[0051] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention 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 compartment or the second storage compartment. 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 to face the second storage compartment. The fifth side of the third duct may extend from the second side of the third duct or may be arranged to face the evaporator.

[0052]

[0053] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention 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 side (e.g., a left side), a second side (e.g., a right side), a third side (e.g., a rear side), a fourth side (e.g., a lower side), a fifth side (e.g., a top side), and a sixth side (e.g., a front side). Some of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sides of the refrigerator may be provided in the form of panels, and other parts of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sides 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 filled inside the block cover. The above block may include at least one of a first block portion (e.g., a side block portion), a second block portion (e.g., a rear block portion or a front block portion), and a third block portion (e.g., a bottom block portion or a top block portion). The first, second, and third block portions may each be provided in multiples. 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 side of the first storage room and / or one side of the machine room. The third block portion may be provided as a partition wall, or may form one side of the first storage room.

[0054] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention may include an insulating reinforcement member. The insulating reinforcement member may include a portion connected to one side of the block, or a portion formed to protrude from the block.

[0055]

[0056] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention may include a hinge. The hinge may be positioned on one side of the insulator. The hinge may be positioned on the body and / or door of the refrigerator.

[0057] The hinge may include at least one of a hinge fixing portion, a hinge shaft, and a hinge connecting portion that protrudes and extends from the hinge fixing portion, which is a portion that the hinge is connected to at least one of the insulator, the main body of the refrigerator, and the door of the refrigerator. The hinge may include at least one of a first hinge (e.g., an upper hinge) arranged on one side of a wall forming the first storage compartment, a second hinge (e.g., a middle hinge) arranged on the partition wall, and a third hinge (e.g., a lower hinge) of the wall forming the second storage compartment. The insulator or the refrigerator of the present invention 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 received so as 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.

[0058]

[0059] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention may include a support frame. The support frame may support one side of the panel. The support frame may include a connecting 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.

[0060] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention may include an inner cover. The inner cover may be placed between the cover of the machine room and the hinge reinforcement frame (e.g., the first frame portion).

[0061]

[0062] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention may include a decoration. The decoration may be placed on the surface of the insulator. The decoration may be placed on the surface of the body and / or door of the refrigerator. For example, the decoration may be placed on the outer surface of the insulator or the outer surface of the refrigerator.

[0063]

[0064] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention may include a hot line. The hot line may be positioned on the surface of the insulator. The decoration may be positioned on the surface of the body and / or door of the refrigerator. The hot line may be positioned between the decoration and the surface of the insulator. The hot line may be positioned between the decoration and the surface of the refrigerator and / or between the decoration and the surface of the door. (034)

[0065]

[0066] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention 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 twelfth 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.

[0067]

[0068] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention 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 (e.g., a side plate), a second plate (e.g., a bottom plate), a third plate (e.g., a top plate), and a fourth plate (e.g., a middle plate).

[0069] The above drawer guide may be provided with a second storage chamber drawer guide provided in the second storage chamber.

[0070]

[0071] The insulator or refrigerator of the present invention may include a shelf and / or a shelf support frame.

[0072]

[0073] [Specific details for carrying out the invention] are divided into the aforementioned [common description] and the [description based on drawings] described below. In the [Specific details for carrying out the invention], each of the specific details described for carrying out the invention can be understood as an embodiment of the present invention. In the [Specific details for carrying out the invention], a content that combines at least two or more of the specific details described for carrying out the invention can also be understood as an embodiment of the present invention. For example, each paragraph and each combination of paragraphs in the [Common description] section or the section described based on the drawings in the [Specific details for carrying out the invention] can be understood as an embodiment of the present invention. 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 [Specific details for carrying out the invention] can be understood as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] From now on, based on each drawing, the [Description based on drawing] section describing the present invention will be described.

[0075] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the insulator (10) of the present invention may include plates (11, 12, 14). In the present invention, the term “plate” may mean at least one of the first and second plates (11, 12) and the side plate (14). Optionally, the insulator of the present invention may include a vacuum space (15). The vacuum space (15) may be formed by a wall provided by the plates (11, 12, 14). The vacuum space (15) may have a thickness in a first direction. The plates (11, 12, 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 invention may be provided such that the first and second plates (11, 12) and the side plate (14) are each provided as separate parts, and the separated parts are connected to each other. As another example, the insulator (10) of the present invention may be provided such that at least two parts among the first and second plates (11, 12) and the side plate (14) are provided as an integral part, and the separated parts are connected to each other. As yet another example, the insulator (10) of the present invention may be provided such that the portions connecting the first and second plates (11, 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 part, and the separated parts may be provided as a connected part. Alternatively, the second plate (12) may be provided as separate parts, and the separated parts may be provided to be connected to each other.Alternatively, the side plates (14) may be provided as separate parts, and the separated parts may be provided to be connected to each other. Optionally, the insulator (10) of the present invention 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, 14). The third plate may include a portion that is thinner or has the same thickness as the plates (11, 12, 14). The third plate may include a portion that is thicker than the plates (11, 12, 14). The third plate may be arranged in the vacuum space (15) or outside the vacuum space (15). Examples of the third plate may include a heat transfer resistor (23, 26a, 26b, 34), a deformation resistor (13), etc., described in the present invention.

[0076] Optionally, the insulator (10) of the present invention may include a thermal insulator (23, 26a, 26b, 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 sheet (26a, 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 insulator (23, 26a, 26b, 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 a porous material (34). The heat transfer resistor (23, 26a, 26b, 34) may include at least one of the radiation resistance sheet (23), the porous material (34), the filler (34), and the conduction resistance sheet (26a, 26b), or a mixture of at least two of them. The heat transfer resistor (23, 26a, 26b, 34) may be connected to at least a portion of the plate (11, 12, 14) or may be provided so as not to come into contact with the plate (11, 12, 14). A shield (24) may be provided on the outside of the heat transfer resistor (23, 26a, 26b, 34) to provide insulation. A connecting frame (17) may be provided on the outside of the heat transfer resistor (23, 26a, 26b, 34). The insulator (10) may include a conduit penetrating 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 heat transfer resistor (23, 26a, 26b, 34) may be provided.

[0077] Optionally, the insulator (10) of the present invention may include a deformation resistance body (13) connected to at least a portion of the plates (11, 12, 14) to increase the internal deformation of the plates (11, 12, 14). When the deformation resistance body is provided in the form of a plate, the deformation resistance body may be referred to as a deformation resistance plate.

[0078] Optionally, the insulator (10) of the present invention may include a support (19) connected to at least a portion of the plates (11, 12, 13) and maintaining the vacuum space (15). The support (19) may include a bar (20) having a portion extending in a first direction, which is a thickness direction of the vacuum space (15). The support (19) may include a support plate (22) having a portion extending in a direction different from the first direction. The support (19) may include a plurality of bars (20) and a connecting plate (21) connecting the plurality of bars (20). The support (19) may include at least one of the bars (20), the connecting plate (21), and the supporting plate (22), or a mixture of at least two of them.

[0079] Optionally, the insulator (10) of the present invention may include a component joint that provides a portion where components (24, 28, 32) are placed or supported. For example, when the component joint is provided in the form of a plate, the component joint may be referred to as a component joint plate. The component connected to the component joint may include a penetrating component that is arranged to penetrate at least a portion of the insulator (10) or at least a portion of the plate (11, 12, 14). The component connected to the component joint may include a surface component that is arranged to be connected to the surface of the insulator (10) or to be connected to the surface of the plate (11, 12, 14). The penetrating component may be a component that forms a path through which a fluid (electricity, refrigerant, water, air, etc.) passes. The penetrating 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 multiples or may extend in one direction. The above-mentioned penetrating member may include at least one of the pipe, the first withdrawal portion, and the second withdrawal portion. In the present invention, a fluid is defined as all types of flowing objects. Fluids include moving solids, liquids, gases, and electricity. The above-mentioned penetrating member may be a member that forms a path through which a refrigerant for heat exchange passes, such as a SLHX (Suction Line Heat Exchanger) 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 above-mentioned penetrating member may be a wire that supplies electricity to the apparatus. The above-mentioned penetrating member may be a member that forms a path through which air can pass, such as a duct or port through which a fluid flows along its surface. 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 above-mentioned penetrating parts may be paths through which fluids such as coolant, hot water, ice, and defrost water may pass. Examples of the above-mentioned surface parts may include perimeter insulation, side panels, injected foam, pre-prepared resin, hinges, latches, baskets, drawers, shelves, lights, sensors, evaporators (7), front decorations, and hot lines, heaters, exterior covers, and interior covers.

[0080] Through FIGS. 1 to 4, terms such as plate, first plate, second plate, side plate, third plate, vacuum space, heat transfer resistor, conduction resistance sheet, radiation resistance sheet, porous material, filler, component joint, joint, support, bar, support plate, connecting plate, deformation resistor, deformation resistance plate, component joint, component joint plate, penetration component, surface component, duct, port, etc. are defined. In the present invention, 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.

[0081] In the present invention, the connection of object A to object B can be defined as that at least a portion of object A and at least a portion of object B are directly connected, or that at least a portion of object A and at least a portion of object B are connected via an intermediary between objects A and B. In a variation, the connection of object A to object B can include that objects A and object B are prepared as a single body in a shape in which they are connected in the above-described manner. In the present invention, examples of connection can be support, combine, and seal, which will be described later. In the present invention, the support of object A by object B can be defined as that object A is restricted from moving in one or more of the +X, -X, +Y, -Y, +Z, and -Z axis directions by object B. In the present invention, examples of support can be combination and seal, which will be described later. In the present invention, it can be defined that object A is combined with object B, meaning that object A is restricted from moving in one or more of the X, Y, and Z-axis directions by object B. In the present invention, an embodiment of the combination can be a sealing, which will be described later. In the present invention, it can be defined that object A is sealed with object B, meaning that movement of fluid is not permitted at a portion where object A and object B are connected. In the present invention, at least one object, that is, at least a part of object A and object B, can be defined as including a part of object A, the entirety of object A, a part of object B, the entirety of object B, a part of object A and a part of object B, a part of object A and the entirety of object B, the entirety of object A and a part of object B, and the entirety of object A and the entirety of object B. In the present invention, it can be defined that plate A can be a wall defining space A, meaning that at least a part of plate A can be a wall forming at least a part of space A.That is, at least a part of plate A may be a wall forming space A, or plate A may be a wall forming at least a part of space A. In the present invention, the central part of an object may be defined as a part located in the center of the third part when the object is divided into three parts based on the longitudinal direction of the object. The periphery of an object may be defined as a part located on one or the other side of the central part of the third part. The periphery of an object may include a surface in contact with the central part and a surface opposite thereto. The opposite surface may be defined as the border or edge of the object. In the present invention, the 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 invention, the 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 invention, the heat transfer resistance can be defined as the sum of at least one or at least two of the degree of conduction resistance, the degree of radiation resistance, and the degree of convection resistance. 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 “+Z” means “upper side,” an example of “-Z” means “lower side,” an example of “+Y” means “right side,” an example of “-Y” means “left side,” an example of “+X” means “front side,” and an example of “-X” means “rear side.”The forward and backward direction used in this specification may be an example of the X-axis direction, the left and right direction may be an example of the Y-axis direction, and the up and down direction may be an example of the Z-axis direction.

[0082] The insulator (10) of the present invention can 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.

[0083]

[0084] Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a reinforcing plate (123) bonded to the surface of a partition wall (107) according to the present invention.

[0085] Figure 6 is a front view showing the reinforcing plate (123) in Figure 5 as seen from one side.

[0086] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV in Fig. 6, and is a conceptual diagram showing the joint structure of the reinforcing plate (123) and the outer case as viewed from one side (e.g., the upper side).

[0087] Fig. 8 is a cutaway perspective view taken along line XV-XV in Fig. 5, and is a conceptual diagram showing the joint structure of the reinforcing plate (123) and the outer case as viewed from one side (e.g., upper side).

[0088] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI in FIG. 6, and is a conceptual diagram showing the joint structure of a hinge (113), a reinforcing plate (123), and a hinge supporter (110) as viewed from one side (e.g., the right side).

[0089] Fig. 10 is a perspective view, a plan view, a front view, and a side view showing the reinforcing plate (123) in Fig. 5 from various angles.

[0090] A refrigerator according to the present invention includes a main body (100) and / or a door (108, 109).

[0091] The main body (100) forms the exterior of the refrigerator. The main body (100) may be composed of at least two panels.

[0092] A machine room (8) may be installed in a part of the fourth panel (104).

[0093] The vacuum insulation (131) can form a part of at least one of the second panel (101), the third panel (102), the first panel (103), and the fourth panel (104).

[0094] A storage room is formed inside the main body (100). The storage room includes a second storage room (106) and a first storage room (105). The second storage room (106) can be maintained at a preset first temperature, for example, -20°C. However, the present invention is not limited to the preset first temperature. The first storage room (105) can be maintained at a preset second temperature, for example, +5°C. However, the present invention is not limited to the preset second temperature.

[0095] In this embodiment, the first storage room (105) and the second storage room (106) are shown arranged respectively on the main body (100) (e.g., upper and lower sides). However, the positions of the first storage room (105) and the second storage room (106) may be reversed.

[0096] The second storage room (106) and the first storage room (105) can be partitioned by a partition wall (107). The partition wall (107) is formed to extend in one direction (e.g., horizontally) from one of the first panels (1031) to the other of the first panels (1032). The partition wall (107) can be arranged in the central portion of the main body (100).

[0097] The partition wall (107) may be positioned between 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of the height (vertical distance) between the fourth panel (104) and the third panel (102) when the height is divided into three equal parts. In this embodiment, the partition wall (107) is shown positioned at approximately 1 / 3 of the height upward from the fourth panel (104).

[0098] A detailed description of the structure of the partition wall (107) will be provided later.

[0099] The doors (108, 109) include a first storage room door (108) and a second storage room door (109).

[0100] The first storage compartment door (108) can be rotatably installed on one side (e.g., upper side) of the main body (100) to open and close the first storage compartment (105). One side (e.g., left or right side) of the first storage compartment door (108) is rotatably connected to the main body (100) by a hinge (113). In this embodiment, the right side of the first storage compartment door (108) is shown connected to the main body (100) by a hinge (113).

[0101] The second storage room door (109) can be installed so as to be rotatable or slidable on one side (e.g., the lower side) of the main body (100) to open and close the second storage room (106).

[0102] The hinge (113) includes a first hinge (113a; upper hinge) installed in the third panel (102), a second hinge (113b; middle hinge) installed in the partition wall (107), and / or a third hinge (113c; lower hinge) installed in the fourth panel (104).

[0103] In the following description, unless otherwise specified in this specification, hinge (113) refers to a second hinge (113b).

[0104] The hinge (113) can be installed on one side of the partition wall (107) via a hinge supporter (110).

[0105] A recessed portion (1071) may be formed on one side (e.g., left or right) of the partition wall (107), or may be formed on both sides (e.g., left and right sides) of the partition wall (107). In this embodiment, the recessed portion (1071) is shown formed on both sides (e.g., left and right sides) of the partition wall (107).

[0106] A receiving portion (1072) can be formed to penetrate one direction in the recess portion (1071).

[0107] The hinge supporter (110) may include a first hinge supporter (110a; see FIG. 11) positioned adjacent to one of the first panels (1031) on a portion (e.g., left) of the partition wall (107) and / or a second hinge supporter (110b) positioned adjacent to another one (1032) of the first panel on another portion (e.g., right) of the partition wall (107).

[0108] A portion (e.g., both sides) of the reinforcing plate (123) to be described later can be firmly supported on one surface of the partition wall (107) by being joined to at least one of the first hinge supporter (110a) and the second hinge supporter (110b).

[0109] The hinge supporter (110) can be installed in the recessed portion (1071). The hinge supporter (110) can be configured to include an insertion portion (111) and / or a protrusion portion (112).

[0110] The insertion portion (111) may be formed in a plate shape. The insertion portion (111) is configured to be inserted into the partition wall (107) through the receiving portion (1072). The insertion portion (111) may be inserted and joined between the outer injection molding (1073) of the partition wall (107), which will be described later, and the inner insulation material (PU foam). The insertion portion (111) is configured to surround the edge of the protrusion (112).

[0111] The protrusion (112) is formed to protrude from the insertion portion (111) toward the reinforcing plate (123) to be described later. The protrusion (112) may be formed in an approximately square box shape. At least one of a portion of the protrusion (112) (e.g., the rear ends of the left and right side portions) and a portion of the protrusion (112) (e.g., the rear ends of the upper and lower side portions) is connected to one side of the insertion portion (111).

[0112] The surface of the protrusion (112) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the recess (1071) of the partition wall (107) in one direction. The corner where the surface of the protrusion (112) and the side surface are connected may be formed in a curved shape. The corner of the side surface of the protrusion (112) connecting the insertion portion (111) and the protrusion (112) may be formed in a curved shape. The side surface of the protrusion (112) may be formed to be inclined.

[0113] The first hinge-joining hole (1121) of the protrusion (112) is formed to penetrate in one direction. At least two first hinge-joining holes (1121) are arranged to be spaced apart in one direction.

[0114] The hinge (113) may be composed of a hinge joint (114), a hinge support (115) and / or a hinge axis (116).

[0115] The hinge joint (114) is coupled to the hinge supporter (110) with a reinforcing plate (123) to be described later therebetween. The hinge joint (114) is configured to couple the hinge (113) to one surface of the partition wall (107). A second hinge joint hole (1141) is formed to penetrate the hinge joint (114) in one direction.

[0116] The first hinge joint hole (1121) is arranged to overlap with the second hinge joint hole (1141). A portion of the hinge joint portion (114) and the protrusion (112) may be arranged to overlap. Another portion of the hinge joint portion (114) may be arranged to overlap with the deco (119) described later.

[0117] A second connecting member (144), such as a screw, can connect the hinge connecting portion (114) of the hinge (113) and the protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110) through the second hinge connecting hole (1141) and the first hinge connecting hole (1121). At this time, the hinge connecting portion (114) and the protrusion (112) are surface-connected to each other.

[0118] The hinge support portion (115) is formed to protrude from another part of the hinge joint portion (114). The hinge support portion (115) and the hinge joint portion (114) may each be formed in a plate shape. The hinge support portion (115) and the hinge joint portion (114) are arranged in one direction (e.g., perpendicular to each other). The hinge joint portion (114) may be arranged in one direction (e.g., vertically). The hinge support portion (115) is arranged in another direction (e.g., horizontally).

[0119] A reinforcing bead (117) may be formed at a portion where the hinge support portion (115) and the hinge connection portion (114) are connected. The reinforcing bead (117) is formed to extend from one surface of the hinge connection portion (114) to one surface of the hinge support portion (115). The reinforcing bead (117) may reinforce the strength by adding thickness to each of the hinge connection portion (114) and the hinge support portion (115). The reinforcing bead (117) may be formed to protrude in the thickness direction from each surface of the hinge connection portion (114) and the hinge support portion (115).

[0120] At least two hinge axes (116) are formed to protrude from one surface and the other surface of the hinge support member (115), respectively. The first hinge axle (116a) is formed to protrude from the surface of the hinge support member (115). The first hinge axle (116a) is coupled to the first storage compartment door (108), so that the first storage compartment door (108) can be rotatably supported by the first hinge axle (116a).

[0121] The second hinge axis (116b) is formed to protrude from the surface of the hinge support member (115). The second hinge axis (116b) is coupled with the second storage compartment door (109), so that the second storage compartment door (109) can be rotatably supported by the second hinge axis (116b).

[0122] The hot line (118) is a component that dissipates heat. For example, the hot line (118) may be formed in the shape of a circular tube that extends so that refrigerant flows inside. The hot line (118) is connected to the condenser, and can receive heat generated from the condenser and dissipate heat. The hot line (118) transfers heat to the connecting surface of the first storage compartment door (108) and / or the second storage compartment door (109), thereby preventing condensation from occurring due to a temperature difference between the outside and inside of the refrigerator.

[0123] In this embodiment, the hot line (118) may be formed to extend along the edge of the second storage room (106) on one side of the main body (100) forming the second storage room (106).

[0124] The hotline (118) may include a first hotline (118a) and a second hotline (118b). One side of the first hotline (118a) may be connected to a condenser. The first hotline (118a) is formed to extend from one side of the first panel (1031, 1032). The second hotline (118b) is formed to extend between the first hotlines (118a) and is connected to one side (e.g., the upper side) of each of the first hotlines (118a).

[0125] The first hotline (118a) can be installed in the deco (119) described later.

[0126] The second hot line (118b) may be placed on one side of the partition wall (107). The second hot line (118b) may be placed between the reinforcing plate (123) described later and one side of the partition wall (107).

[0127] In the following description, unless otherwise specified, hotline (118) refers to the second hotline (118b).

[0128] The deco (119) can be combined along the edges of the first storage room (105) and the second storage room (106) on one side of the main body (100). The width of the deco (119) can be formed to correspond to the thickness of the panel or partition wall (107) such as the third panel (102), the first panel (103), and the fourth panel (104).

[0129] Deco (119) is combined to cover one side of the panel.

[0130] The deco (119) may include a first deco (119a) installed to cover one side of the partition wall (107) and / or a second deco (119b) installed to cover one side of the first panel (1031, 1032).

[0131] A hook projection (120) may be formed to protrude in one direction from the edge of the deco (119). The hook projection (120) may protrude from the end of the edge of the deco (119).

[0132] The hook projection (120) is positioned apart from the decoration (119). A hook connection portion (121) may be formed on a part of the panel (e.g., both sides) or a part of the partition wall (107) (e.g., both sides) so that the hook projection (120) can be caught.

[0133] At least two hook projections (120) may be spaced apart along the length of each panel or partition wall (107).

[0134] Referring to FIG. 9, the hook projection (120) of the deco (119) is shown to be connected to the hook connection portion (121; see FIG. 11) formed on one side and the other side of the injection molded product (1073) of the partition wall (107), respectively.

[0135] According to this, the deco (119) can be firmly attached to the panel or partition wall (107) by the hook projection (120).

[0136] An opening (122) is formed to penetrate one side of a decoration (119) attached to one side of a partition wall (107) so that a reinforcing plate (123), which will be described later, is exposed toward the outside of the main body (100). The opening (122) may be formed in a rectangular shape. The size of the opening (122) is formed to correspond to the size of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0137] The reinforcing plate (123) is configured to transfer heat emitted from the hot line (118) to the door. Accordingly, the reinforcing plate (123) may be referred to as a hot line (118) plate.

[0138] The reinforcing plate (123) may be formed in a rectangular shape. The reinforcing plate (123) may be formed of a metal material. The reinforcing plate (123) may be placed between the hinge (113) and the hinge supporter (110). The reinforcing plate (123) may be placed so as to be surface-connected between the hinge joint (114) of the hinge (113) and the surface of the protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110).

[0139] The reinforcing plate (123) can be arranged in one direction (e.g., vertically) to face one side of the partition wall (107). The reinforcing plate (123) is accommodated in the opening (122) of the deco (119). One side of the reinforcing plate (123) and one side of the deco (119) can be arranged to form the same side (e.g., vertical plane). The edge of the reinforcing plate (123) and the edge of the deco (119) can be connected on the same straight line.

[0140] A curling portion (1231, 1232) may be formed on a portion (e.g., an upper portion and / or a lower portion) of the reinforcing plate (123). The curling portion (1231, 1232) may be formed by rounding an end portion extending from the reinforcing plate (123). The curling portion (1231, 1232) may include a first curling portion (1231) formed on a portion (e.g., an upper portion) of the reinforcing plate (123) and / or a second curling portion (1232) formed on another portion (e.g., a lower portion) of the reinforcing plate (123). Each surface of the first curling portion (1231) and the second curling portion (1232) may be joined to be connected to the partition wall injection molding (1073).

[0141] When the first storage door (108) and the second storage door (109) are closed, one end (e.g., the upper end) of the reinforcing plate (123) is positioned higher than one end (e.g., the lower end) of the first storage door (108). The other end (e.g., the lower end) of the reinforcing plate (123) is positioned higher than one end (e.g., the upper end) of the second storage door (109).

[0142] Accordingly, since the boundary line between the reinforcing plate (123) and the deco (119) is covered by the first storage room door (108) and the second storage room door (109), there is an advantage of an attractive appearance. Even when the first storage room door (108) and the second storage room door (109) are opened, the reinforcing plate (123) and the deco (119) are positioned on the same plane, so that the appearance can be neatly displayed.

[0143] A joining hook (124) may be provided on the surface of the reinforcing plate (123). The joining hook (124) is configured to join the reinforcing plate (123) to one surface of the partition wall (107). The joining hook (124) may be formed in a flat shape.

[0144] The coupling hook (124) may be composed of a first portion protruding from the surface of the reinforcing plate (123) and a second portion extending in a bendable direction (e.g., to the left or right) from the first portion.

[0145] The coupling hook (124) is formed to protrude from the surface of the reinforcing plate (123) and can be arranged to be spaced apart from the reinforcing plate (123). At least two coupling hooks (124) can be arranged to be spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0146] A hook-catching portion (125; see Fig. 11) can be formed to penetrate in one direction on one surface of the partition wall injection molding (1073).

[0147] The coupling hook (124) is inserted through the hook catch (125) and then slides in one direction, so that the reinforcing plate (123) can be coupled to the partition wall (107).

[0148] A third hinge coupling hole (126) is provided in the reinforcing plate (123). The third hinge coupling hole (126) is formed to penetrate in one direction. The third hinge coupling hole (126) can be arranged to overlap with the first hinge coupling hole (1121) and the second hinge coupling hole (1141) described above.

[0149] The second connecting member (144) such as a screw can be connected to the hinge connecting portion (114), the reinforcing plate (123), and the hinge supporter (110) by sequentially passing through the second hinge connecting hole (1141), the third hinge connecting hole (126), and the first hinge connecting hole (1121).

[0150] The third hinge-joining hole (126) may be formed on one side of the periphery of the reinforcing plate (123) (e.g., right side) and / or one side of the periphery of the reinforcing plate (123) (e.g., left side). In the present embodiment, at least two third hinge-joining holes (126) are formed on the periphery of the reinforcing plate (123) (e.g., right side and / or left side).

[0151] A part of the hot line (118) can be accommodated in the recessed portion (1071) of the partition wall (107). The protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110) can be accommodated in the recessed portion (1071) of the partition wall (107).

[0152] The receiving space formed in the recessed portion (1071) of the partition wall (107) can be divided into three spaces. For example, the first space among the three spaces is a space formed between the reinforcing plate (123), the recessed portion (1071) of the partition wall (107), and one side (e.g., upper side) of the protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110). The second space among the three spaces is a space formed between the reinforcing plate (123), the recessed portion (1071) of the partition wall (107), and one side (e.g., lower side) of the protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110). The third space among the three spaces is a space formed between the protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110), the surface of the insertion portion (111), and the recessed portion (1071) of the partition wall (107).

[0153] The hot line (118) can be placed in the second space. The hot line (118) can be positioned to be connected to the surface of the reinforcing plate (123) that connects to the connecting surface of the second storage room door (109).

[0154] The hot line (118) is arranged to be connected to at least one side of the reinforcing plate (123), for example, the side of the reinforcing plate (123). One side of the reinforcing plate (123) may be connected to the gasket of the first storage room door (108) and / or the gasket of the second storage room door (109).

[0155] Through this, the reinforcing plate (123) can transfer the heat generated from the hot line (118) to the connecting surface of the first storage room door (108) and / or the second storage room door (109).

[0156] The temperature of the second storage room (106) is lower than the temperature of the first storage room (105). The difference between the external temperature of the refrigerator and the internal temperature of the second storage room (106) is greater than the difference between the external temperature of the refrigerator and the internal temperature of the first storage room (105).

[0157] The reason why the hotline (118) was installed in the second space is to prevent more condensation around the second storage room (106) than around the first storage room (105) due to the temperature difference between the second storage room (106) and the first storage room (105).

[0158] A reinforcing plate (123) is provided with a step portion (127), an extension portion (128), a step portion (129) and / or a plate joint portion (130).

[0159] The first step portion (1271), the first extension portion (1281), the first step portion (1291) and the first plate joint portion (1301) formed on one side (e.g., the right side) of the reinforcing plate (123) have the same configuration and effect as the second step portion (1272), the second extension portion (1282), the second step portion (1292) and the second plate joint portion (1302) formed on one side (e.g., the left side) of the reinforcing plate (123) except for the formation positions, so that duplicate descriptions will be omitted. , unless otherwise specified in the following description, the description of the step portion (127), the extension portion (128), the step portion (129) and the plate joint portion (130) can be applied to all of the first and second step portions (1271, 1272), the first and second extension portions (1281, 1282), the first and second step portions (1292, 1292), and the first and second plate joint portions (1301, 1302).

[0160] The step portion (127) can be formed stepwise from one end of the reinforcing plate (123) toward the hinge supporter (110). The end of the deco (119) can be arranged to be connectable to the step portion (127).

[0161] The surface of the reinforcing plate (123) and the surface of the decoration (119) can be arranged on the same plane.

[0162] The extension (128) is formed to extend slantedly from one end of the step (127) toward the inside of the deco (119).

[0163] The step portion (129) can be formed to extend from one end of the extension portion (128) toward the second plate (133) of the first panel (103).

[0164] The plate joint (130) is formed to extend from a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the step portion (129). The plate joint (130) may be arranged to overlap with the second plate (133) of the first panel (103). A first joint hole may be formed to penetrate the plate joint (130) in one direction.

[0165] The first coupling holes (1303a, 1303b) can be spaced apart from each other in the plate coupling portion (130).

[0166] The plate joint (130) can be joined to the second plate (133) of the first panel (103) to be described later by a first joining member (143) such as a screw.

[0167] The step portion (127), the extension portion (128), and the stepped portion (129) are simply named for convenience of explanation, and at least one of the step portion (127), the extension portion (128), and the stepped portion (129) may be omitted. For example, only the plate joint portion (130) may be provided on one side (e.g., left and / or right) of the reinforcing plate (123), or one or more of the step portion (127), the extension portion (128), and the stepped portion (129) and the plate joint portion (130) may be provided on one side (e.g., left and / or right) of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0168] The step portion (127), the extension portion (128), the step portion (129) and the plate joint portion (130) can be formed to have the same length in one direction (e.g., up and down).

[0169] The first hot line (118a) can be arranged between the outer side of the reinforcing plate (123) and the inner side of the deco (119). At least a portion of the second hot line (118b) connected to the first hot line (118a) is arranged on the reinforcing plate (123).

[0170] Therefore, in order to connect the first hot line (118a) and the second hot line (118b), space is required to insert the second hot line (118b) into the inside of the reinforcing plate (123) from the reinforcing plate (123).

[0171] In order to form a hotline insertion hole, the one-way (e.g., up-down) length of the step portion (127), the extension portion (128), the step portion (129) and the plate joint portion (130) is formed to be shorter than the one-way (e.g., up-down) length of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0172] The step portion (127), the extension portion (128), the step portion (129) and the plate joint portion (130) can be arranged eccentrically from the center in one direction (e.g., up and down) of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0173] Through this, a hot line (118) insertion space can be formed between a part (e.g., the lower part) of the eccentrically moved step portion (127), extension portion (128), step portion (129), and plate joint portion (130) and a part (e.g., the lower part) of the reinforcing plate (123). The second hot line (118b) can be inserted from one side of the reinforcing plate (123) to the other side of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0174] The second hot line (118b) can be formed to extend from the reinforcing plate (123) to the inside of the reinforcing plate (123) without forming a hot line (118) penetration hole in at least one of the step portion (127), the extension portion (128) and the bonding portion.

[0175] The vacuum insulator (131) illustrated in Fig. 7 forms the first panel (103). The vacuum insulator (131) includes a first plate (132), a second plate (133), a side plate (134), and a support (137).

[0176] The first plate (132) is positioned toward the exterior space of the refrigerator. The second plate (133) is positioned toward the storage compartment, which is the interior space of the refrigerator. The first plate (132) and the second plate (133) may be positioned spaced apart from each other in one direction.

[0177] A second plate extension portion (1331) may be formed to extend further from the second plate (133). The second plate extension portion (1331) may be formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space portion (136).

[0178] The second plate extension (1331) may include a first straight portion (1332) that extends in one direction from the first panel (103) and / or a second straight portion (1333) that extends from the first straight portion (1332) to the first panel (103) at a certain angle.

[0179] The side plate (134) is formed to extend from the first plate (132) toward the second plate (133). The side plate (134) may be formed integrally with the first plate (132).

[0180] The side plate (134) may include a first curved portion (1341) connecting the first plate (132) and the side plate (134), a second curved portion (1342) connecting the side plate (134) and the second plate (133), and / or a side plate extension portion (1343) extending from the second curved portion (1342).

[0181] The side plate extension (1343) can be connected to the second plate extension (1331) or the third plate extension (128) described later.

[0182] The side plate extension (1343) can be formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space (136). The side plate extension (1343) includes a first straight portion (1344) extending in one direction of the first panel (103) and / or a second straight portion (1345) extending from the first straight portion (1344) to the first panel (103) at a certain angle.

[0183] The second plate extension (1331) and the side plate extension (1343) are arranged to overlap in one direction.

[0184] The first straight line portion (1332) of the second plate extension portion (1331) and the first straight line portion (1344) of the side plate extension portion (1343) are arranged to overlap in one direction. The second straight line portion (1333) of the second plate extension portion (1331) and the second straight line portion (1345) of the side plate extension portion (1343) are arranged to overlap.

[0185] A third plate (135a) may be further provided on the second plate (133). The third plate (135a) may be placed in close contact with the support plate (139) of the support (137) and the second plate (133) without any space. The third plate (135a) may reinforce the strength of the second plate (133) by increasing its thickness.

[0186] A third plate extension (1351) can be formed to extend further on the third plate (135a).

[0187] The third plate extension (1351) can be formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space (136). The third plate extension (1351) includes a first straight portion (1352) extending in one direction of the first panel (103) and / or a second straight portion (1353) extending from the first straight portion (1352) to the first panel (103) at a certain angle.

[0188] The third plate extension (1351) can be positioned between the second plate extension (1331) and the side plate extension (1343). The second plate extension (1331), the third plate extension (1351), and the side plate extension (1343) can be positioned to overlap in one direction.

[0189] A sealing portion may be formed between the second plate extension (1331), the third plate extension (1351), and the side plate extension (1343). Through this, a vacuum space (136) is formed between the first plate (132) and the second plate (133), or between the first plate (132) and the third plate (135a, 135b), or between the first plate (132), the side plate (134), and the third plate (135a, 135b).

[0190] The first straight line portion (1332) of the second plate extension (1331), the first straight line portion (1332) of the third plate extension (1351), and the first straight line portion (1344) of the side plate extension (1343) can be arranged to overlap in one direction. The second straight line portion (1333) of the second plate extension (1331), the second straight line portion (1353) of the third plate extension (1351), and the second straight line portion (1345) of the side plate extension (1343) can be arranged to overlap.

[0191] The third plate extension (1351) can reinforce the strength by increasing the thickness of the side plate extension (1343) and the second plate extension (1331).

[0192] The second straight portion (1345) of the side plate extension (1343) and the second straight portion (1353) of the third plate extension (1351) are arranged to overlap the plate joint (130).

[0193] The second straight portion (1333) of the second plate extension (1331) of the side plate extension (1343) and the plate joint (130) may be arranged on the same plane or may be arranged so as not to overlap each other.

[0194] The second straight portion (1333) of the second plate extension (1331) and one end of the plate coupling portion (130) can be connected to each other. The second straight portion (1333) of the second plate extension (1331) and the plate coupling portion (130) can be connected by welding or the like.

[0195] The second straight portion (1333) of the second plate extension portion (1331) can be extended to overlap with the plate joint portion (130).

[0196] However, when the plate joint (130), the second plate extension (1331), the third plate extension (1351), and the side plate extension (1343) are arranged to overlap each other, the rigidity may increase due to the increase in thickness, but since the heat transfer area increases, there is a problem that heat loss may increase through the path through which cold air in the storage room is transferred from the first plate (132) to the second plate (133).

[0197] Therefore, in this embodiment, the second plate extension (1331) is connected to the plate joint (130) while being positioned on the same plane as the plate joint (130) without overlapping with the plate joint (130), thereby minimizing heat loss while securing the required strength of the plate.

[0198] A first coupling hole (1303a) is formed in the plate coupling portion (130). A plurality of first coupling holes (1303a) may be provided. The first coupling holes (1303a) may be arranged spaced apart from each other.

[0199] A second coupling hole (1354) is formed in the second straight portion (1353) of the third plate extension portion (1351). A plurality of second coupling holes (1354) may be provided. At least two second coupling holes (1354) may be spaced apart from each other.

[0200] A third coupling hole is formed in the second straight portion (1345) of the side plate extension (1343). A plurality of third coupling holes may be provided. At least two third coupling holes (1346) may be spaced apart from each other.

[0201] At least two of the first coupling hole (1303a), the second coupling hole (1354), and the third coupling hole (1346) are arranged to overlap each other. The first coupling member (143), such as a screw, is coupled to the plate coupling portion (130), the third plate extension portion (1351), and the side plate extension portion (1343) through the first to third coupling holes (1346), so that the plate coupling portion (130), the third plate extension portion (1351), and the side plate extension portion (1343) can be coupled to each other.

[0202] Through this, the reinforcing plate (123) can be connected to the second plate (133) of the first panel (103) through the plate joint (130). The reinforcing plate (123) connects the second plate (133) of one of the first panels (1031) and the second plate (133) of the other of the first panels (1032), thereby maintaining the flatness and structural shape of the first panel (103) of the main body (100) during the vacuum exhaust process.

[0203] In addition, the reinforcing plate (123) connects the second plate (133) of the first panel (1031, 1032) to minimize the central portion of the first panel (103) from being formed convex or concave during the vacuum exhaust process.

[0204] Referring to FIG. 8, when the first to third coupling holes (1303, 1354, 1346) are projected in one direction onto the same virtual plane as the reinforcing plate (123), the coupling hole located on one side (e.g., the upper side) of the first to third coupling holes (1303, 1354, 1346) is located higher than the third hinge coupling hole (126) of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0205] Referring to FIG. 9, when the first to third coupling holes (1303, 1354, 1346) are projected in one direction on the same virtual plane as the reinforcing plate (123), coupling holes located on some (e.g., the lower side) of the first to third coupling holes (1303, 1354, 1346) can be arranged to overlap in one direction with the third hinge coupling hole (126) of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0206] Accordingly, when the first connecting member (143) that connects the reinforcing plate (123), the third plate extension (1351), and the side plate extension (1343) to which the second plate extension (1331) is connected is projected in one direction on the same virtual plane as the reinforcing plate (123), the first connecting member (143) is arranged to overlap in one direction with the second connecting member (144) that connects the hinge connecting member (114), the reinforcing plate (123), and the hinge supporter (110), so that the combined force of the first connecting member (143) and the combined force of the second connecting member (144) is greater than the one-way force (e.g., left-right direction) that occurs between one of the first panels (1031) and the other one of the first panels (1032) during the vacuum exhaust process, and thus the main body (100; also called 'cabinet') It is more effective in maintaining the flatness and structural shape of the first panel (103) of the (named) panel.

[0207] , the plate joint (130) is extended from the reinforcing plate (123) and connected to the second plate (133), so that it can be used without additional insulation loss.

[0208] In addition, the reinforcing plate (123) coupled to the partition wall (107) may be formed of a metal material. The reinforcing plate (123) is coupled between the hinge (113) and the hinge supporter (110), thereby supporting the hinge (113) together with the hinge supporter (110), thereby further improving the structural strength of the hinge (113).

[0209] The first hinge axis (116a) and the second hinge axis (116b) are formed to protrude and overlap on one surface and the other surface of the hinge support member (115).

[0210] The load of the door is applied to the hinge axis (116), and stress concentration occurs. In order to withstand the stress concentration applied to the hinge axis (116), the hinge axis (116) may be arranged between a virtual first extension line (141) extending in one direction from the first plate (132) and a virtual second extension line (142) extending in one direction from the second plate (133).

[0211] The hinge axis (116) can be arranged to overlap with the vacuum insulation body (131) of the first panel (103).

[0212] More specifically, the hinge axis (116) can be placed adjacent to the first extension line (141).

[0213] The support (137) includes at least two bars (138), a support plate (139), and a connecting plate (140). At least two bars (138) constituting the vacuum insulation (131) of the first panel (103) extend between the first plate (132) and the second plate (133). At least two bars (138) are arranged spaced apart from each other in one direction.

[0214] The support plate (139) can be arranged to overlap the first plate (132). The support plate (139) extends in one direction of the first panel (103). One end of each of at least two bars (138) facing the first plate (132) can be connected.

[0215] The connecting plate (140) can be arranged to overlap the second plate (133). The connecting plate (140) extends in one direction of the first panel (103). The other end of each of at least two bars (138) facing the second plate (133) can be connected.

[0216] The thickness of the support plate (139) can be formed to be the same as or thicker than the thickness of the connecting plate (140).

[0217] A third plate (135b) may be additionally provided between the first plate (132) and the support plate (139). Through this, the third plate (135b) can reinforce the strength of the first plate (132) by increasing the thickness of the first plate (132).

[0218] The hinge axis (116) may be positioned adjacent to an imaginary extension line extending in one direction from any one of the first plate (132), the support plate (139), and / or the third plate (135b) adjacent to the first plate (132).

[0219] The bar (138) may be formed to have different thicknesses or diameters along the longitudinal direction. The diameter may be formed to gradually increase from one end of the bar (138) close to the second plate (133) to the other end of the bar (138) close to the first plate (132).

[0220] According to this, the reinforcing structure of the third plate (135b) that reinforces the strength of the first plate (132), the support plate (139) with increased thickness, and the bar (138) with increased diameter at one end can further increase the support strength of the hinge (113) for the rotation of the door by offsetting the increase in stress concentration applied to the hinge axis (116).

[0221] The end of the second connecting member (144) that connects the hinge (113), the reinforcing plate (123) and / or the hinge supporter (110) can be inserted and connected to the inside of the partition wall (107) by penetrating the protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110).

[0222] At this time, at least one of the two second connecting members (144) may be positioned close to the first plate (132). The other of the two second connecting members (144) may be positioned relatively far from the first plate (132).

[0223] Heat transfer can occur between the first plate (132) and the second connecting member (144) close to the first plate (132). The dotted arrow line indicates the heat transfer path. At this time, an insulator (1074), for example, PU foam, is embedded between the second connecting member (144) and the first plate (132).

[0224] Through this, heat transfer between the second joining member (144) and the first plate (132) can be minimized.

[0225] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing an exploded view of a hinge (113), a deco (219), a reinforcing plate (123), and a partition wall (107) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0226] This embodiment differs from the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 10 described above in that the decoration (219) covers the reinforcing plate (123), so that the reinforcing plate (123) is not exposed to the outside.

[0227] Since other components are the same or similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 10 described above, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0228] The partition wall injection molding (1073) includes a front cover (1073a), a back cover, a side cover (1073b), an upper cover (1073c), and / or a bottom cover. The front cover (1073a) forms a surface of the partition wall (107). The back cover forms a surface of the partition wall (107). The side cover (1073b) forms a portion (e.g., left and right sides) of the partition wall (107). The upper cover (1073c) forms a surface of the partition wall (107). The upper cover (1073c) may be arranged toward the first storage chamber (105). The bottom cover forms a surface of the partition wall (107). The bottom cover may be arranged toward the second storage chamber (106).

[0229] An insulator (1074), for example, PU foam, may be built into the front cover (1073a), back cover, side cover (1073b), upper cover (1073c), and / or bottom cover. The insulator (1074) is not limited thereto and may be implemented as a vacuum insulator (131) having a vacuum space (136) formed therein.

[0230] A hinge supporter (110) may be installed on the periphery of the front cover (1073a). A protrusion (112) of the hinge supporter (110) may be inserted and protruded through a receiving portion (1072) of a recess portion (1071) formed on the periphery of the front cover (1073a). The insertion portion (111) of the hinge supporter (110) may be inserted and coupled to the front cover (1073a).

[0231] A hook-catching portion (125) is formed on the front cover (1073a). A connecting hook (124) protruding from the surface of the reinforcing plate (123) is caught on the hook-catching portion (125) and connected, so that the reinforcing plate (123) can be connected to the front cover (1073a).

[0232] The deco (219) may be formed in the shape of a square plate. The deco (219) may be formed to be larger than the reinforcing plate (123). The deco (219) is installed on the surface of the reinforcing plate (123) so as to cover the surface of the reinforcing plate (123).

[0233] The hinge (113) is installed on the surface of the deco (219). The deco (219) and the reinforcing plate (123) are placed between the hinge (113) and the hinge supporter (110).

[0234] A fourth hinge-joining hole (219a) is formed to penetrate in one direction at the end of the deco (219). At least two fourth hinge-joining holes (219a) are spaced apart in one direction.

[0235] The second connecting member (144) that connects the hinge (113) and the hinge supporter (110) can connect the deco (219), the reinforcing plate (123) and the hinge supporter (110) through the second hinge connecting hole (1141) of the hinge connecting portion (114), the fourth hinge connecting hole (219a) of the deco (219), the third hinge connecting hole (126) of the reinforcing plate (123), and the first hinge connecting hole (1121) of the hinge supporter (110).

[0236] In this embodiment, the description of the partition wall (107) can be applied to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 10 described above.

[0237] Since other components are the same or similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 10, redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0238] Fig. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the joint structure of a hinge (113), a reinforcing plate (123), and a hinge supporter (310) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0239] This embodiment differs from the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 11 in that a supporter extension (321) is additionally provided to the hinge supporter (310).

[0240] The supporter extension (321) may include a first extension (322) and a second extension (323).

[0241] The first extension portion (322) extends from the insertion portion (311) of the hinge supporter (310) toward the second plate (133). The first extension portion (322) may be formed to be inclined from the insertion portion (311) toward the plate joining portion (130) of the reinforcing plate (123). Between the insertion portion (311) and the first extension portion (322), a first curved portion may be formed in a curved shape to connect the insertion portion (311) and the first extension portion (322).

[0242] The second extension portion (323) can be extended in one direction from the first extension portion (322) toward the second plate (133) so as to overlap with the second plate extension portion (1331). A second curved portion can be formed in a curved shape between the first extension portion (322) and the second extension portion (323), thereby connecting the first extension portion (322) and the second extension portion (323).

[0243] The first extension portion (322) and the second extension portion (323) can be extended from the insertion portion (311) to come closer to the hinge joint portion (114).

[0244] The unidirectional (e.g., up-down) lengths of each of the first extension portion (322) and the second extension portion (323) are smaller than the unidirectional (e.g., up-down) lengths of the insert portion (311). The centers of the first extension portion (322) and the second extension portion (323) may be arranged eccentrically from the center of the insert portion (311). The distance (e.g., vertical distance) between one end (e.g., upper end) of the insert portion (311) and one end (e.g., upper end) of the first extension portion (322) is shorter than the distance (e.g., vertical distance) between the other end (e.g., lower end) of the insert portion (311) and the other end (e.g., lower end) of the first extension portion (322).

[0245] A first hinge joint hole (3241) is formed to penetrate in one direction in the second extension part (323).

[0246] A second hinge joint hole (3242) is formed to penetrate in one direction at one end of the hinge joint (114). The first hinge joint hole (3241) and the second hinge joint hole (3242) may be arranged to overlap each other.

[0247] The first hinge coupling hole (3241) may be positioned higher than the first hinge coupling hole (3121) of the protrusion (312).

[0248] The second hinge joint hole (3242) may be positioned higher than the second hinge joint hole (1141) of the hinge joint (114).

[0249] The plate joint (130) and the second extension (323) of the reinforcing plate (123) can be arranged to overlap each other.

[0250] The second plate extension (1331) may be composed of multiple layers. One of the multiple layers of the second plate extension (1331) may be arranged on the same plane in one direction as the reinforcing plate (123).

[0251] The second plate extension (1331) of multiple layers can be formed by bending a single flat plate into multiple overlapping layers. Alternatively, the second plate extension (1331), the third plate extension, and the side plate extension, etc. can be arranged to overlap each other or can be joined to each other by a first joining member.

[0252] The plate joint (130) of the reinforcing plate (123) can be arranged between the second plate extension (1331) bent in two layers and the second extension (323) of the hinge supporter (310). The hinge joint (114), the second plate extension (1331) bent in two layers, the plate joint (130), the second extension (323) and the second plate extension (1331) of one layer can be arranged to overlap each other.

[0253] A third hinge coupling hole may be formed in the plate joint portion (130) of the reinforcing plate (123) to overlap with the first and second hinge coupling holes (3241, 3242).

[0254] A fourth hinge-joining hole may be formed in the second plate extension (1331) of the plurality of layers to overlap at least one of the first to third hinge-joining holes.

[0255] The first connecting member (143; see FIG. 7) is connected by penetrating the second hinge connecting hole (3242) of the hinge connecting portion (114), the fourth hinge connecting hole of the second plate extension portion (1331) of two layers, the third hinge connecting hole of the reinforcing plate (123), the first hinge connecting hole (3241) of the second extension portion (323), and the fourth hinge connecting hole of the second plate extension portion (1331) of one layer, so that the hinge connecting portion (114), the second plate extension portion (1331), the plate connecting portion (130), the second extension portion (323), and the second plate extension portion (1331) can be connected by the first connecting member (143).

[0256] Through this, the hinge (113), the second plate (133), the reinforcing plate (123), and the hinge supporter (310) can be connected to each other by the first connecting member (143).

[0257] According to the present embodiment, one side (e.g., left and right) of the reinforcing plate (123) is connected to the second plate (133) of the first panel (103), and a first hinge coupling hole (3241) of the second extension (323) of the hinge supporter (310) and a second hinge coupling hole (3242) of the hinge coupling portion (114) may be additionally formed. The plate coupling portion (130) of the reinforcing plate (123) may also be connected to the hinge supporter (310) and the hinge (113), thereby forming a structurally solid connection.

[0258] Therefore, the height-wise flatness and structural shape of the first panel (103) can be maintained during the vacuum exhaust process. The reinforcing plate (123) has a simple structure and can be utilized to maintain the structural shape of the cabinet without additional insulation loss. In addition, the reinforcing plate (123) is coupled between the hinge (113) and the hinge supporter (310), thereby additionally securing the structural strength of the hinge (113).

[0259] The supporter extension according to this embodiment can also be applied to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 11.

[0260] Since other components are the same or similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 11, redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0261] [Explanation of symbols]

[0262] 1: Refrigerator 2: Body

[0263] 3: Door 4: Compressor

[0264] 5: Condenser 6: Expander

[0265] 7: Evaporator 8: Machine room

[0266] 9: Cavity 10: Vacuum insulator

[0267] 10a: First vacuum insulator 10b: Second vacuum insulator

[0268] 11: First plate 11a: First part

[0269] 11b: Part 2 11c: Extended Part

[0270] 11d: Branch 12: Second plate

[0271] 12a: Part 1 12b: Part 2

[0272] 12c: Third part 12d: Extended part

[0273] 12e: Branch 13: Third plate

[0274] 14: Side plate 14a: Part 1

[0275] 14b: Second part 14c: Extended part

[0276] 14d: Branch 15: Vacuum space

[0277] 16: Vacuum space expansion part 16a: X-direction extension part

[0278] 16b: Y-direction extension 17: Connection frame

[0279] 18: Seal 19: Support

[0280] 20: Bar 21: Connecting plate

[0281] 22: Support plate 23: Radiation resistance sheet

[0282] 24: Shielding 26: Conductive resistance sheet

[0283] 28: Additional insulation 29a: Central insulation

[0284] 29b: Peripheral insulation 30: Joint

[0285] 31: Port 32: Pipeline

[0286] 33: Film 34: Porous material

[0287] 100: Body 101: Second panel

[0288] 102: Panel 3 103: Panel 1

[0289] 1031: One of the first panels 1032: Another one of the first panels

[0290] 104: Panel 4 105: Storage Room 1

[0291] 106: Second storage room 107: Partition wall

[0292] 1071: Recessed section 1072: Receiving section

[0293] 1073: Injection molding 1073a: Front cover

[0294] 1073b: Side cover 1073c: Upper cover

[0295] 1074: Insulator 108: First storage room door

[0296] 109: Second storage room door 110: Hinge supporter

[0297] 110a: First hinge supporter 110b: Second hinge supporter

[0298] 111, 311: Insertion part 112, 312: Protrusion part

[0299] 1121, 3121: First hinge joint hole 113: Hinge

[0300] 113a: First hinge 113b: Second hinge

[0301] 113c: Third hinge 114: Hinge joint

[0302] 1141: Second hinge joint hole 115: Hinge support part

[0303] 116: Hinge axis 116a: First hinge axis

[0304] 116b: Second hinge axis 117: Reinforcing bead

[0305] 118: Hotline 118a: First Hotline

[0306] 118b: Second Hotline 119, 219: Deco

[0307] 119a: 1st Deco 119b: 2nd Deco

[0308] 219a: 4th hinge joint hole 120: Hook projection

[0309] 121: Hook joint 122; Opening

[0310] 123: Reinforcement plate 1231: First curling section

[0311] 1232: 2nd curling section 124: Combination hook

[0312] 125: Hook catch 126: Third hinge connection hole

[0313] 127: Step 1271: First step

[0314] 1272: Second step 128: Extension

[0315] 1281: First extension 1282: Second extension

[0316] 129: Step section 1291: First step section

[0317] 1292: Second stage 130; Plate joint

[0318] 1301: First plate joint 1302: Second plate joint

[0319] 1303a, 1303b: First joining hole 131: Vacuum insulator

[0320] 132: First plate 133: Second plate

[0321] 1331: Second plate extension 1332: First straight line

[0322] 1333: Second straight line 134: Side plate

[0323] 1341: First curve section 1342: Second curve section

[0324] 1343: Side plate extension 1344: First straight line

[0325] 1345: Second straight section 1346: Third connecting hole

[0326] 135a, 135b: Third plate 1351: Third plate extension

[0327] 1352: First straight line 1353: Second straight line

[0328] 1354: Second coupling hole 136: Vacuum space

[0329] 137: Support 138: Bar

[0330] 139: Support plate 140: Connecting plate

[0331] 141: 1st extension line 142: 2nd extension line

[0332] 143: First connecting member 144: Second connecting member

[0333] 310: Hinge supporter 321: Supporter extension

[0334] 322: First extension 323: Second extension

[0335] 3241: First hinge joint hole 3242: Second hinge joint hole

[0336] 3251: First curved section 3252: Second curved section

Claims

1. A body including an insulator; A door movably installed on the surface of the above body; and A refrigerator comprising a hinge that movably supports the door.

2. In paragraph 15, A hinge supporter is installed on one side of the above partition wall, A portion of the above reinforcing plate is arranged to overlap the hinge supporter, A refrigerator in which the hinge is supported on the hinge supporter together with the reinforcing plate with a part of the reinforcing plate therebetween.

3. In paragraph 15, The hinge supporter installed on one side of the above partition wall is A first hinge supporter disposed adjacent to one of the first panels on one side of the partition wall; and A second hinge supporter is included on the other side of the partition wall adjacent to another one of the first panels, A refrigerator in which both ends of the above reinforcing plate are supported by the first hinge supporter and the second hinge supporter.

4. In paragraph 15, A hinge supporter is installed on one side of the above partition wall, The above hinge, A hinge fastening part fastened to the above hinge supporter; and A refrigerator comprising a hinge support portion having a hinge axis and formed to protrude toward the door from the hinge fastening portion and coupled to the surface of the door by the hinge axis.

5. In paragraph 15, A recessed portion is formed on one side of the above partition wall, A hinge supporter is installed to be accommodated in the above recessed portion, The above hinge supporter, An insert installed embedded in the above partition wall; and It has a hinge fastening hole and includes a protrusion formed to protrude from the insertion portion, A refrigerator in which the hinge and a portion of the reinforcing plate are arranged to overlap the protrusion and are fastened to the protrusion through the hinge fastening hole.

6. In paragraph 15, The above hinge has a hinge axis that is coupled with the door, A refrigerator in which the hinge axis is disposed between a virtual first extension line extending from the first plate and a virtual second extension line extending from the second plate, and is disposed adjacent to the first extension line.

7. In paragraph 15, A portion of the above reinforcing plate and the second plate of the first panel are connected by a spaced first fastening member, A hinge supporter is installed on one side of the above partition wall, A portion of the above reinforcing plate is arranged to overlap between the hinge and the hinge supporter, The above hinge, the above reinforcing plate and the above hinge supporter are fastened by a spaced second fastening member of the hinge supporter, A refrigerator in which one of the first fastening members is arranged to overlap at least one of the second fastening members.

8. In paragraph 15, A hinge supporter is installed adjacent to the first plate on one side of the above partition wall, The above hinge is fastened to the hinge supporter by a fastening member, A refrigerator in which the corner portion of the partition wall disposed between the hinge supporter and the first plate is provided with an insulator that prevents heat transfer between the fastening member and the first plate.

9. In paragraph 15, Including a hot line installed along one side of the first panel and the partition wall to surround the second storage room, The above reinforcing plate is provided as a hotline plate that transmits heat emitted from the hotline to the door, The above hotline plate is a refrigerator formed of metal material.

10. In paragraph 15, Each of one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, A first plate arranged toward the first storage room or the second storage room; A second plate arranged toward the outside of the main body; and A support is included that supports the first plate and the second plate and is arranged to form a vacuum space between the first plate and the second plate, A refrigerator in which a reinforcing plate disposed on one side of the partition wall is connected to a second plate of one of the first panels and a second plate of another of the first panels.

11. In paragraph 15, It includes a decoration installed to cover one side of the above partition wall and having an opening, The above reinforcing plate is exposed to the outside through the above opening, A refrigerator wherein the hinge is mounted on one side of the reinforcing plate so as to be exposed through the opening.

12. In paragraph 15, A hot line installed along one side of the first panel and the partition wall to surround the second storage room; and It is installed on the surface of the above body and includes a decoration that covers the hot line, The above hotline is placed between the above deco and the above reinforcing plate, A refrigerator wherein the above hinge is mounted on one side of the above deco.

13. In paragraph 15, The decoration installed on the surface of the above body is, A first deco installed to cover one side of the above partition wall; and Including a second deco installed to cover one side of the first panel, A second plate extension portion extending from the second plate is formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space portion, The plate fastening portion extending from the above reinforcing plate is connected to the second plate extension portion, A refrigerator wherein the first deco or the second deco is configured to cover the plate fastening portion and the second plate extension portion.

14. In paragraph 15, The decoration installed on the surface of the above body is, A first deco installed to cover one side of the above partition wall; and Including a second deco installed to cover each side of the first panel, A third plate is further provided on the above second plate, The second plate extension portion extending from the second plate and the third plate extension portion extending from the third plate are each formed to be bent in the thickness direction of the vacuum space portion, In the above reinforcing plate, the plate fastening portion extends toward the second plate extension portion, At least two of the above plate fastening portion, the second plate extension portion, and the third plate extension portion are arranged to overlap each other and fastened, A refrigerator wherein the first deco or the second deco is configured to cover at least a portion of the plate fastening portion and the second plate extension portion.

15. In paragraph 1, The above body, A refrigerator having one of the first panels forming the left and right sides and the other of the first panels, and a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment are formed between one of the first panels and the other of the first panels, Further comprising a partition wall extending from one of the first panels to the other of the first panels to partition the first storage room and the second storage room, The above hinge is installed on one side of one side of the above partition wall.

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