Heat insulator

Abstract

A refrigerator is disclosed. The refrigerator comprises a main body and a door that form the exterior of the refrigerator. The main body comprises at least two panels including vacuum adiabatic bodies. The door is rotatably installed on the surface of the main body. A machine room is arranged in part of the main body. A hinge is arranged on part of the door. The hinge supports the door to be rotatable. The hinge comprises a hinge fixing portion, a hinge shaft, and a hinge connection portion. The hinge fixing portion is coupled to a front cover forming one surface of the machine room. The hinge shaft is coupled to the door. The hinge connection portion connects the hinge fixing portion and the hinge shaft. A hinge reinforcing frame is attached to the front cover facing a direction opposite to the hinge fixing portion. Accordingly, the hinge reinforcing frame can prevent the door from sagging.

Description

Insulator

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

[0002] As a related prior art for solving the door sagging problem, Korean Patent No. 10-1432301 (announced on August 20, 2014; hereinafter, “patent document”) discloses a refrigerator that prevents the door from sagging by reinforcing the rigidity of the bracket. The refrigerator of the patent document includes a bracket coupled to a hinge, side reinforcing members provided at both corners of the main body and connected to the bracket, and a reinforcing part formed by bending a predetermined portion of the bottom surface of the bracket upward so as to be connected to the surface of the bracket and the bottom surface. When the bracket, side reinforcing members, and reinforcing part of the patent document are applied to a conventional foam-insulated refrigerator, they can be joined by drilling holes in the foam or the main body. However, when applied to a vacuum-insulated refrigerator, there is a concern of vacuum leakage when welding or drilling holes on a portion of the surface of the main body. When the first case of a vacuum insulation body made of metal material is increased beyond a certain thickness for strength reinforcement, the insulation performance is reduced due to heat transfer through the first case, so there is a problem that it is difficult to satisfy both the improvement of insulation performance and the reinforcement of strength.

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator having a structure capable of solving the above-described problems.

[0004] The first objective is to provide a refrigerator having a structure that can prevent sagging of the door by reinforcing the strength of the hinge while maintaining the insulation performance of the body composed of a vacuum insulator.

[0005] The second purpose is to provide a refrigerator having a structure capable of preventing cold air leakage and / or vacuum leakage due to deformation of a first case made of metal.

[0006] The third purpose is to provide a refrigerator having a structure that can secure additional strength of the hinge.

[0007] 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. The insulator may be provided in the form of a panel.

[0008] 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.

[0009] The present invention comprises a body that forms the exterior of a refrigerator and / or includes at least one panel made of a vacuum insulator; and a door that opens and closes an opening of the body. A machine room disposed on a portion of the body may be provided. A hinge that is disposed on a portion of the body and / or the door and supports the door may be provided. A hinge reinforcing frame that reinforces the strength of the hinge may be provided. The hinge may include a hinge joint. The hinge joint may be formed on one side of the body and / or the door. The hinge joint may be coupled to a cover. The cover may provide a surface that forms the body (e.g., the machine room) and / or the door. An example of the cover may be a front cover. In the present invention, a "front cover" is described below as an example, but an invention in which the "front cover" is replaced with the "cover" may also be included in the present invention. The hinge may include a hinge joint that is coupled to a front cover forming a surface of the machine room. The hinge may include a hinge shaft that is coupled to the door and / or the main body. The hinge may include a hinge connection that connects the hinge joint and the hinge shaft. The hinge reinforcement frame may be coupled to the front cover. The hinge reinforcement frame may be coupled to the front cover facing in the opposite direction of the hinge joint.

[0010] The hinge joint may be formed to protrude from one end of the hinge connection. The hinge joint may be coupled to the front cover. The hinge reinforcement frame may include at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth frame parts. The hinge reinforcement frame may include a first frame part that extends to be connected to the front cover. The hinge joint and the first frame part may be coupled by a first coupling member. The hinge joint and the first frame part may be coupled by a first coupling member with the front cover interposed therebetween.

[0011] The first connecting member may be configured as a screw, and / or the first connecting member may be connected by penetrating at least one of the connecting hole of the hinge connecting portion, the through hole of the front cover, and the connecting hole of the first frame portion.

[0012] A portion of the first frame portion may extend further (e.g., higher) than a portion of the hinge joint portion (e.g., upper), and / or a portion of the first frame portion may extend further (e.g., lower) than another portion of the hinge joint portion (e.g., lower).

[0013] The above hinge reinforcement frame may include a second frame portion formed to protrude in one direction from a portion (e.g., the upper portion) of the first frame portion.

[0014] A hinge reinforcing plate may be accommodated in the fourth panel. The fourth panel may form one side of the main body. The hinge reinforcing plate may be accommodated in the fourth panel forming the fourth side of the main body among the at least two panels. The second frame portion may be coupled to the fourth panel and / or the hinge reinforcing plate by a second coupling member.

[0015] The support frame may be extended to support one side of the fourth panel. The support frame may include a first coupling portion and / or a second coupling portion. A support frame may further be provided that extends to support one side of the fourth panel forming the side of the main body among the at least two panels. A first coupling portion may be provided at at least one of both ends of the support frame. The first coupling portion may be coupled to the side of the first panel forming the first side of the main body among the at least two panels. The second frame portion may be arranged to overlap the first coupling portion and be coupled to the first coupling portion.

[0016] The support frame may include a second coupling portion extending from the first coupling portion. The support frame may include a coupling portion coupled to a cover forming one side of the machine room.

[0017] The above hinge reinforcement frame may include a third frame portion formed to protrude from one end of the second frame portion. A support frame may be provided that is coupled to a portion of a cover forming one side of the machine room. The third frame portion may be coupled to the surface of the support frame by a third coupling member.

[0018] The above hinge reinforcement frame may include a fourth frame portion formed to protrude from one end of the first frame portion.

[0019] The above hinge reinforcement frame may include at least one of a first frame portion; a second frame portion formed to be bent at a first end of the first frame portion; a third frame portion formed to be bent at one end of the second frame portion; and a fourth frame portion formed to be bent at a second end of the first frame portion.

[0020] At least one of the first frame portion to the fourth frame portion may be formed in the shape of a plate having a constant thickness. It may be provided in a shape with one side open.

[0021] The first connecting member may be positioned lower than the second connecting member penetrating the second frame portion and / or the third connecting member penetrating the third frame portion.

[0022] The at least two panels may be extended to support one side of the fourth panel forming the side of the main body. A support frame may be provided, both ends of which are joined to a side cover forming one side of the machine room. The hinge reinforcement frame may be arranged between the front cover and the support frame. The side of the hinge reinforcement frame may be joined to the front cover and / or the support frame, or the first side and the second side of the hinge reinforcement frame may be joined to the front cover and the support frame, respectively.

[0023] An inner cover may be positioned between the front cover and the first frame portion. A boss portion may be formed to protrude from the inner cover to surround the first connecting member. The first connecting member may be penetrated through the hinge connecting portion and / or the front cover and connected to the boss portion.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

[0025] First, in the support structure of the hinge that supports the door to be movable on the surface of the main body, the hinge joint is not coupled to the main body but to the machine room. Accordingly, even if the main body is composed of a vacuum insulator, the hinge joint is not coupled to the main body, so there is no need to form a joint hole penetrating the main body. There is no concern about cold air leakage and / or vacuum leakage due to the formation of a hole in the vacuum insulator.

[0026] Second, the hinge reinforcement frame may include at least one of the first to fourth frame sections. The first frame section is coupled to the front cover of the machine room to which the hinge joint is coupled. The first frame section is coupled to the front cover of the machine room to increase the thickness of the front cover on which the hinge joint is supported, thereby improving the supporting strength of the hinge joint.

[0027] Third, the second frame portion can increase the strength of the hinge reinforcement frame by being formed to be bent from a portion (e.g., the upper portion) of the first frame portion. In addition, the second frame portion can support the hinge axis coupled to the door more stably by being coupled to a surface of the machine room spaced in the opposite direction of the hinge axis on which the door load is applied, for example, an extension of the first panel or a surface of the fourth panel, based on the front cover or inner cover supporting the hinge joint.

[0028] Fourth, the third frame portion may be coupled to the first portion of a support frame that is coupled to a portion of the side cover of the machine room. This allows the third frame portion to be coupled to a support frame spaced in the opposite direction of the hinge axis from the front cover or inner cover, thereby further securing the strength of the hinge joint.

[0029] Fifth, the fourth frame portion may be formed to be bent at the lower end of the first frame portion. The fourth frame portion is arranged in the opposite direction of the second frame portion with respect to the first joining hole of the first frame portion as the reference, so that the strength of the hinge reinforcing frame can be evenly reinforced with respect to the hinge joining portion as the reference.

[0030] Sixth, the first frame portion forms the surface of the hinge reinforcement frame. The second frame portion forms the surface of the hinge reinforcement frame. The third frame portion forms the surface of the hinge reinforcement frame. The fourth frame portion forms the surface of the hinge reinforcement frame. The hinge reinforcement frame can prevent sagging of the door by reinforcing the strength of the hinge.

[0031] Seventh, at least one of the first to fourth frame sections may be formed into a polygon or quadrangle with one side open. This facilitates the manufacture of the hinge-reinforced frame, and reduces material and / or manufacturing costs.

[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 perspective view showing the exterior of a refrigerator according to the present invention.

[0037] Fig. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a third hinge installed in a machine room arranged in a part of the main body in Fig. 5.

[0038] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII (an imaginary line passing through the center of the first coupling hole) in Fig. 6, showing the hinge reinforcement frame coupled to the machine room.

[0039] Fig. 8 is a plan view taken along line VIII-VIII in Fig. 7, showing the joint relationship of the hinge, hinge reinforcing frame, and support frame.

[0040] Fig. 9a is a front view taken along line IXA-IXA in Fig. 8, showing the hinge coupled to the front cover. Fig. 9b is a cross-sectional view taken along line IXB-IXB in Fig. 8 (or IXB-IXB in Fig. 9a), showing a conceptual diagram showing the hinge reinforcement frame and the support frame coupled.

[0041] Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along XX in Fig. 7, showing the hinge reinforcement frame and the support frame being coupled to each other.

[0042] Figure 11 is a three-dimensional view showing the hinge and hinge reinforcement frame in Figure 10 disassembled from each other.

[0043] Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the hinge reinforcement frame of Figure 11 from various angles. Figure 12a is a plan view showing the hinge reinforcement frame as seen from above. Figure 12b is a front view showing the hinge reinforcement frame as seen from the front. Figure 12c is a side view showing the hinge reinforcement frame as seen from the side.

[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 perspective view showing the exterior of a refrigerator according to the present invention.

[0085] FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a third hinge (129) installed in a machine room (110) arranged in a part of the main body (100) in FIG. 5.

[0086] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII (an imaginary line passing through the center of the first coupling hole (1301)) in FIG. 6, showing the hinge reinforcement frame (136) coupled to the machine room (110).

[0087] Fig. 8 is a plan view taken along VIII-VIII in Fig. 7, showing the joint relationship of the hinge (129), hinge reinforcing frame (136), and support frame (114).

[0088] Fig. 9a is a front view taken along line IXA-IXA in Fig. 8, showing a hinge (129) coupled to a front cover (111). Fig. 9b is a cross-sectional view taken along line IXB-IXB in Fig. 8 (or IXB-IXB in Fig. 9a), showing a conceptual view showing a hinge reinforcing frame (136) coupled to a support frame (114).

[0089] Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along XX in Fig. 7, showing the hinge reinforcement frame (136) and the support frame (114) being coupled to each other.

[0090] Figure 11 is a three-dimensional view showing the hinge (129) and hinge reinforcement frame (136) of Figure 10 in an exploded state.

[0091] Fig. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the hinge reinforcement frame (136) of Fig. 11 viewed from various angles. Fig. 12a is a plan view showing the hinge reinforcement frame (136) as viewed from above. Fig. 12b is a front view showing the hinge reinforcement frame (136) as viewed from the front. Fig. 12c is a side view showing the hinge reinforcement frame (136) as viewed from the side.

[0092] A refrigerator according to the present invention includes a body (100) and / or a door (108, 109). The body (100) forms the exterior of the refrigerator. The body (100) may be composed of at least two panels (101, 102, 103, 104).

[0093] A machine room (110) may be installed in a part of the fourth panel (104). The fourth panel (104) may partition the storage room of the main body (100) and the machine room (110).

[0094] The vacuum insulation can form a part of at least one of the second panel (101), the third panel (102), the first panel (103), the fourth panel (104), and the door (108, 109). In the present embodiment, the vacuum insulation can be applied to each of the second panel (101), the third panel (102), the first panel (103), and the door (108, 109). At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth panels (104) can be composed of a non-vacuum insulation, or a combination of a non-vacuum insulation and a vacuum insulation. The fourth panel (104) can be composed of a non-vacuum insulation, or a combination of a non-vacuum insulation and a vacuum insulation. In the present embodiment, the fourth panel (104) is shown as being composed of a non-vacuum insulation.

[0095] For example, the fourth panel (104), which is a non-vacuum insulation body, may be composed of a panel cover (1041) forming the exterior of the panel and / or a polyurethane foam (1042) formed by foaming by injecting a polyurethane foam liquid into the interior of the panel cover (1041).

[0096] A storage room is formed inside the main body (100). The storage room includes a first storage room (105) and / or a second storage room (106). 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.

[0097] In this embodiment, the first storage chamber (105) and / or the second storage chamber (106) are shown arranged on one side (e.g., upper side) and the other side (e.g., lower side) of the main body (100). However, the positions of the first storage chamber (105) and the second storage chamber (106) may be reversed.

[0098] The first storage room (105) and the second storage room (106) may be partitioned by a partition wall (107). The partition wall (107) extends in one direction (e.g., horizontally) between one of the first panels (1031) and the other of the first panels (1032). The partition wall (107) may be spaced apart from the third panel (102) and the fourth panel (104).

[0099] 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) in one direction (e.g., upward) from the fourth panel (104) when the height is divided into three equal parts. In the present embodiment, the partition wall (107) is shown positioned at approximately 1 / 3 of the height in one direction (e.g., upward) from the fourth panel (104).

[0100] The fourth panel (104) is positioned between the main body (100) and the machine room (110). The fourth panel (104) is configured to separate the storage room of the main body (100) and the machine room (110). The fourth panel (104) forms a surface of the main body (100). The fourth panel (104) may also form a surface of the machine room (110).

[0101] A support frame (114) may be coupled to a portion of the machine room (110) to support the fourth panel (104). The support frame (114) may be formed in the shape of a metal plate.

[0102] The support frame (114) can be coupled to the surface of the fourth panel (104). The support frame (114) extends between the first side cover and the second side cover (1132) of the machine room (110) to be described later. The support frame (114) can have a ㄷ-shaped cross-section shape to improve strength. One side (e.g., left end) of the support frame (114) can be coupled to the first side cover of the machine room (110) to be described later, and / or the other side (e.g., right end) of the support frame (114) can be coupled to the second side cover (1132) of the machine room (110) to be described later.

[0103] A plurality of support frames (114) may be provided. At least two support frames (114) are arranged spaced apart from each other in one direction of the fourth panel (104) and are coupled to the surface of the fourth panel (104). The support frame (114) includes a first support frame (115) and / or a second support frame.

[0104] The first support frame (115) is positioned so as to be spaced apart from one end (e.g., the front end) of the surface of the fourth panel (104) by a predetermined first interval. The second support frame is positioned so as to be spaced apart from the other end (e.g., the rear end) of the surface of the fourth panel (104) by a predetermined second interval.

[0105] The support frame (114) may include a first part (1151), a second part (1152), and / or a third part (1154).

[0106] The first part (1151) is positioned to face the surface of the fourth panel (104) and can be joined to the fourth panel (104). The second part (1152) is formed to protrude from a portion (e.g., the front end) of the first part (1151). The third part (1154) is formed to protrude from another portion (e.g., the rear end) of the first part (1151). The second part (1152) and the third part (1154) are positioned to face each other in one direction.

[0107] The door (108, 109) includes a first storage room door (108) and / or a second storage room door (109).

[0108] The first storage compartment door (108) can be movably 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 movably connected to the main body (100) by a hinge (127, 128, 129). In this embodiment, one side (e.g., right side) of the first storage compartment door (108) is shown connected to the main body (100) by a hinge (127, 128, 129).

[0109] However, in the case where a plurality of main bodies (100) are arranged adjacent to each other in one direction, a first hinge may be installed on one side (e.g., right side) of one side (e.g., right side) of one main body (100), and / or one side (e.g., right side) of one side (e.g., right side) of the first storage door (108) may be coupled by the first hinge. A second hinge may be installed on the other side (e.g., left side) of the other side (e.g., left side) of the first storage door (108) may be coupled by the second hinge.

[0110] The second storage compartment door (109) can be installed movably or slidably on one side (e.g., the lower side) of the main body (100) to open and close the second storage compartment (106). In this embodiment, the second storage compartment door (109) is shown as being movably installed on the main body (100).

[0111] The hinge (129) includes a first hinge (127; upper hinge) installed in the third panel (102), a second hinge (128; middle hinge) installed in the partition wall (107), and / or a third hinge (129; lower hinge) installed in the machine room (110). Here, a detailed description of the third hinge (129) will be described later.

[0112] The first side and / or the second side of the first storage room door (108) are installed on the side of the main body (100) so as to be movable by the first hinge (127) and / or the second hinge (128).

[0113] The first side and / or the second side of the second storage room door (109) are installed on the side of the main body (100) so as to be movable by the second hinge (128) and / or the third hinge (129).

[0114] When the door is closed, the surface of the door and the surface of the main body (100) come into contact with each other. A gasket (118) is placed between the surface of the door and the surface of the main body (100). The gasket (118) may be made of an elastic material such as rubber. Through this, the gasket (118) can prevent cold air from leaking through the gap between the door and the main body (100).

[0115] The door (108, 109) may include vacuum insulation and / or non-vacuum insulation. A portion of the door may be composed of vacuum insulation, and another portion of the door (108, 109) may be composed of non-vacuum insulation.

[0116] For example, the surface of the door (108, 109) may be arranged toward one side (e.g., the outside) of the refrigerator and / or may be composed of a vacuum insulator. The surface of the door (108, 109) may be arranged toward the other side (e.g., the inside) of the refrigerator and / or may be composed of a non-vacuum insulator. A receiving groove (119) may be formed on the surface of the door (108, 109) that is a non-vacuum insulator to receive a gasket joint (1181) protruding from a gasket (118).

[0117] When the door (108, 109) is opened, the surface of the main body (100) can be exposed to the outside. A decoration (120) (Front Decoration) is placed on the surface of the main body (100). The decoration (120) can be formed of a plastic material. In this way, the decoration (120) can finish the surface of the main body (100) to make the appearance of the main body (100) more attractive. The decoration (120) is formed to wrap the surface of the fourth panel (104).

[0118] A hotline (121) may be further installed inside the deco (120). A hotline receiving portion (122) (1261) may be formed in the deco (120) (126).

[0119] The hot line (121) is placed between the deco (120) (126) and the surface of the fourth panel (104). The hot line (121) is accommodated in the hot line receiving portion (122). Accordingly, the deco (120) can surround the hot line (121) to block heat exchange between the cold air of the storage room and the hot line (121).

[0120] The hot line (121) is a refrigerant pipe through which refrigerant flows, and by receiving heat from the condenser and radiating heat, it can minimize condensation caused by the temperature difference between the outside air and the cold air.

[0121] The machine room (110) is configured to accommodate components such as a compressor, a condenser, and / or a cooling fan therein. The machine room (110) includes a front cover (111), a back cover, a side cover (113), and a bottom cover that form the exterior. The front cover (111), the back cover, the side cover (113), and the bottom cover are made of a metal material that can maintain sufficient strength to support the load of the refrigerator and are thick. For example, the cover of the machine room (110) has a thickness thicker than the plates (123, 124, 125) of the vacuum insulator.

[0122] The front cover (111) forms the surface of the machine room (110). The back cover forms the surface of the machine room (110). The front cover (111) and the back cover are each extended.

[0123] The side cover (113) forms the side of the machine room (110). The side cover (113) extends in one direction and connects the front cover (111) and the back cover. The side cover (113) includes a first side cover and a second side cover (1131).

[0124] The first side cover may form one side (e.g., the left side) of the machine room (110). The first side cover is coupled to the front cover (111) and / or the back cover, or a part (e.g., the front end) and / or another part (e.g., the rear end) of the first side cover is coupled to one side (e.g., the left end) of the front cover (111) and the back cover.

[0125] The second side cover (1131) can form the other side (e.g., right side) of the machine room (110). The second side cover (1131) is coupled to the front cover (111) and / or the back cover, or a part (e.g., front end) and / or another part (e.g., rear end) of the second side cover (1131) is coupled to the other side (e.g., right end) of the front cover (111) and / or the back cover.

[0126] The corners of the bottom cover are joined to the front cover (111), the back cover, the first and / or second side covers (1131).

[0127] A roller is movably installed at the first end and / or the second end of the bottom cover. Accordingly, the roller moves along the ground, making it easy to transport the refrigerator.

[0128] The second panel (101) of the main body (100) and the back cover of the machine room (110) can be aligned to form the same plane. The first panel (103) of the main body (100) and the side cover (113) of the machine room (110) can be aligned to form the same plane. The door and the front cover (111) of the machine room (110) can be aligned to form the same plane.

[0129] The compressor and / or condenser are installed on the surface of the bottom cover. The compressor and condenser may be spaced apart from each other in one direction.

[0130] At least one of the compressor and the condenser may be arranged to be spaced apart from the back cover by a first distance and / or spaced apart from the front cover (111) by a second distance. In this case, the first distance and the second distance may be different from each other.

[0131] A cooling fan may be positioned between the compressor and the condenser. The cooling fan is configured to provide power to the air. The cooling fan is configured to allow the outside air to flow in one direction. In this embodiment, the cooling fan is configured to allow the outside air to flow from the compressor through the cooling fan and into the condenser.

[0132] An intake port (1132) may be formed in the second side cover (1132). An exhaust port may be formed in the first side cover. The intake port (1132) and the compressor may be spaced apart in one direction and arranged to face each other. The condenser and the exhaust port may be spaced apart in one direction and arranged to face each other.

[0133] The intake port (1132) and exhaust port can be formed in the form of narrow and long through holes. The through holes are formed to penetrate the side cover (113) in one direction.

[0134] According to this, the cooling fan draws in outside air through the intake port (1132). The drawn-in air can cool the compressor by exchanging heat with the compressor as it passes through the compressor. The air passing through the compressor can cool the condenser by exchanging heat with the condenser via the cooling fan. Subsequently, the air passing through the condenser can be discharged to the outside through the exhaust port.

[0135] The vacuum insulator includes a first plate (123), a second plate (124), and / or a side plate (125) made of metal. As a result, the door may have improved insulation performance when it includes a vacuum insulator, but its weight may increase compared to the door of a foam-insulated refrigerator.

[0136] Among the first hinge (127), the second hinge (128), and the third hinge (129), the hinge (129) on which the door load acts the greatest may be the third hinge (129). Therefore, it is necessary to increase the support strength of the third hinge (129).

[0137] Unless otherwise specified in the following description, hinge (129) refers to a third hinge (129).

[0138] Since the hinge (129) causes problems of cold air leakage and / or vacuum leakage when coupled to a vacuum insulator, the hinge (129) needs to be coupled to the machine room (110) rather than to the main body (100) composed of a vacuum insulator. For example, the hinge (129) may be coupled to the front cover (111).

[0139] The hinge (129) may be configured to include a hinge joint (130), a hinge shaft (134), and / or a hinge connection (133). The hinge (129) is formed of a metal material to support the load of the door.

[0140] The hinge joint (130) is coupled to the front cover (111). The hinge joint (130) may be formed in a polygonal (e.g., approximately rectangular) plate shape. The length of the hinge joint (130) in the first direction (e.g., left-right direction) may be extended longer than the width of the hinge joint (130) in the second direction (e.g., up-down direction).

[0141] The hinge joint (130) is connected and coupled to the front cover (111). Coupling holes (1301, 1302) are formed to penetrate through the hinge joint (130) in one direction. The coupling holes (1301, 1302) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction of the hinge joint (130). The coupling holes (1301, 1302) include a first coupling hole (1301) arranged on one side of the hinge joint (130) and / or a second coupling hole (1301, 1302) (1302) arranged on the other side.

[0142] A boss portion (1311) may be formed to protrude in one direction (e.g., rearward) toward the internal space of the machine room (110) from the surface of the front cover (111) or the inner cover (131) described later. In this embodiment, the boss portion (1311) is shown to protrude from the inner cover (131). At least two boss portions (1311) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction on the inner cover (131).

[0143] The boss portion (1311) may be formed in a cylindrical shape. A female screw portion (1312) may be formed to penetrate the boss portion (1311) in one direction. The female screw portion (1312) and the coupling holes (1301, 1302) are arranged to overlap each other.

[0144] The front cover (111) may further include an inner cover (131) to enhance the strength of the hinge (129). The inner cover (131) may be formed to be thicker than the thickness of the front cover (111). The front cover (111) may form the exterior of the machine room (110), and / or the inner cover (131) may form the surface of the machine room (110).

[0145] The front cover (111) and the inner cover (131) are arranged to overlap each other to form two layers. Through this, the front cover (111) and the inner cover (131) can secure support for the hinge (129) in two layers.

[0146] A through hole can be formed in one direction so that a connecting member (132a, 132b) to be described later can pass through the front cover (111).

[0147] The connecting members (132a, 132b) may be implemented with screws, etc. The connecting members (132a, 132b) may have a size sufficient in strength to support the load of the refrigerator and may be formed of a metal material. The connecting members (132a, 132b) may penetrate the connecting holes (1301, 1302)(1301, 1302) of the hinge connecting part (130), the through hole of the front cover (111), and / or the boss part (1311) of the inner cover (131) and be connected to the boss part (1311). Through this, the hinge connecting part (130) may be connected to the front cover (111) and the inner cover (131) by the connecting members (132a, 132b).

[0148] The coupling members (132a, 132b) include a first coupling member (132a) coupled through a first coupling hole (1301) and / or a second coupling member (132b) coupled through a second coupling hole (1301, 1302). The coupling members (132a, 132b) may be arranged spaced apart from each other in one direction.

[0149] The hinge connection (133) is formed to protrude from a part (e.g., the upper part) of the hinge connection (130) to one side (e.g., the lower part) of the second storage compartment door (109). The hinge connection (133) may be formed to be bent in one direction (e.g., vertically) from the hinge connection (130). The hinge connection (133) and the hinge connection (130) may form an L-shape.

[0150] A portion of the hinge connection portion (133) may be arranged to overlap with the second storage compartment door (109). The protruding length of the hinge connection portion (133) protruding from the hinge joint portion (130) toward one side (e.g., the lower side) of the second storage compartment door (109) does not exceed the second storage compartment door (109).

[0151] The hinge axis (134) is formed in a cylindrical shape. The hinge axis (134) is extended. The hinge axis (134) may be formed to protrude from the hinge connection portion (133) toward the second storage compartment door (109), or may be coupled to the hinge connection portion (133) through a through hole formed in a part (e.g., a front end) of the hinge connection portion (133). In the present embodiment, the hinge axis (134) is shown as being integrally formed to protrude from the hinge connection portion (133).

[0152] A hinge shaft receiving portion (135) is formed to be sunken in one side of the surface of the second storage room door (109). The hinge shaft (134) is received in the hinge shaft receiving portion (135). A bushing or a bearing may be installed between the hinge shaft receiving portion (135) and the hinge shaft (134). The bushing or bearing is coupled to the hinge shaft receiving portion (135) and / or the hinge shaft (134) so ​​as to surround the hinge shaft (134). The bushing or bearing supports the second storage room door (109) so that the second storage room door (109) can move with respect to the hinge shaft (134). The second storage room door (109) can be coupled to the hinge connection portion (133) so as to move about the hinge shaft (134).

[0153] The thickness of the hinge connection (133) and / or the hinge joint (130) may be formed thicker than the thickness of the front cover (111) and / or the inner cover (131) to improve the strength of the hinge (129). As another example, the thickness of the hinge connection (133) or the hinge joint (130) may be greater than or equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the front cover (111) and the inner cover (131).

[0154] To reinforce the support strength of the hinge (129), a hinge reinforcement frame (136) is coupled to the front cover (111). When the inner cover (131) is coupled to the front cover (111), the hinge reinforcement frame (136) can be coupled to the inner cover (131).

[0155] The hinge reinforcement frame (136) includes a first frame portion (1361). The first frame portion (1361) is formed in a polygonal (e.g., rectangular) plate shape. The first direction (e.g., up and down) length of the first frame portion (1361) may be extended longer than the second direction (e.g., left and right) width of the first frame portion (1361).

[0156] The width of the first frame portion (1361) can be formed to correspond to the left-right width of the hinge joint portion (130).

[0157] The first frame portion (1361) can be in close contact with the surface of the front cover (111) or the inner cover (131). In this embodiment, the first frame portion (1361) is shown in close contact with the inner cover (131).

[0158] The first frame portion (1361) includes first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b). The first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b) are formed to penetrate the first frame portion (1361) in one direction. The first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b) are formed to correspond to the coupling holes (1301, 1302). For example, the first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b) and / or the coupling holes (1301, 1302) may be formed as a closed curve (e.g., circular).

[0159] The first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b) are arranged concentrically with the coupling holes (1301, 1302) with an imaginary line passing through the center of the coupling holes (1301, 1302) of the hinge joint (130) in one direction as the center.

[0160] However, the diameter of the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b) may be larger than or equal to the diameter of the coupling hole (1301, 1302). In the present embodiment, the diameter of the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b) is shown to be larger than the diameter of the coupling hole (1301, 1302). The diameter of the female screw portion (1312) of the boss portion (1311) is formed to correspond to the diameter of the coupling hole (1301, 1302).

[0161] The outer circumferential diameter of the boss portion (1311) is larger than the diameter of the joining holes (1301, 1302). The thickness of the boss portion (1311) is formed between the outer circumferential surface and the inner circumferential surface of the boss portion (1311). The thickness of the boss portion (1311) may be greater than or equal to the thickness of the inner cover (131). In the present embodiment, the thickness of the boss portion (1311) is shown to be formed to be larger than the thickness of the inner cover (131).

[0162] The diameter of the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b) is formed to correspond to the diameter of the outer surface of the boss portion (1311). The periphery of the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b) is formed to surround the outer surface of the boss portion (1311) of the inner cover (131). The boss portion (1311) of the inner cover (131) can be inserted through the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b) and coupled with the first frame portion (1361). Through this, the first frame portion (1361) forms three layers together with the inner cover (131) on the front cover (111), and the supporting strength of the hinge coupling portion (130) can be increased. The first frame portion (1361) can be restricted from moving in one direction (e.g., up and down) with respect to the boss portion (1311).

[0163] The first frame portion (1361) can be force-fitted to the boss portion (1311) through the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b). Through this, the first frame portion (1361) can be restricted from moving in one direction along the boss portion (1311).

[0164] At least two first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b) are coupled to at least two boss portions (1311) spaced apart from each other in one direction, so that movement of the first frame portion (1361) can be restricted.

[0165] The support frame (114) includes a first connecting portion (116). The support frame (114) is configured to be connected to a portion of the first panel (103) by the first connecting portion (116). The first connecting portion (116) is provided at each end of the support frame (114).

[0166] The first connecting portion (116) extends from one end (e.g., left-right direction) of the support frame (114) toward one side (e.g., lower side) of the first panel (103).

[0167] A part (e.g., front end) of the first connecting portion (116) of the first support frame (115) is arranged adjacent to a part of the front cover (111), and / or another part (e.g., rear end) of the first connecting portion (116) of the first support frame (115) is arranged spaced apart in one direction from a part (e.g., front end) of the first connecting portion (116) of the second support frame.

[0168] A joining hole (1161) is formed in a part of the first joining portion (116) and / or another part, or a joining hole (1161) is formed in a part (e.g., front end) and / or another part (e.g., rear end) of the first joining portion (116). The joining hole (1161) is formed to penetrate the first joining portion (116), so that a joining member (132a, 132b), such as a screw, which will be described later, can penetrate the joining hole (1161).

[0169] The first panel (103) is composed of a vacuum insulator and includes a first plate (123), a second plate (124), and a side plate (125). A vacuum space (126) is formed between the first plate (123) and the second plate (124). A support is provided between the first plate (123) and the second plate (124). The support is configured to maintain the vacuum space (126).

[0170] The first plate (123) is positioned toward the storage compartment inside the refrigerator. The second plate (124) is positioned toward the exterior of the refrigerator. The side plate (125) is connected to the second plate (124) extending from the first plate (123) to form the side of the vacuum space (126).

[0171] The side plate (125) can be connected to the second plate (124) by sealing or welding, etc. A sealing line or welding line can be formed at the part where the side plate (125) and the second plate (124) are connected.

[0172] An extension portion (1241) is provided on a portion of the second plate (124). The extension portion (1241) is formed to be bent in one direction at the lower end of the second plate (124).

[0173] The first connecting portion (116) can be connected to the extension portion (1241) of the second plate (124) by a connecting member (132a, 132b) such as a screw penetrating the connecting hole (1153).

[0174] The second connecting portion (117) is formed to be bent in one direction (e.g., left and right) from the side of the first connecting portion (116). The second connecting portion (117) is positioned to face the side cover (113) of the machine room (110). A connecting hole (1153) is formed to penetrate the second connecting portion (117) in one direction, so that the second connecting portion (117) is connected to the side cover (113) by a connecting member (132a, 132b) such as a screw.

[0175] Through this, both ends of the support frame (114) can be joined to the first panel (103) by the first joining portion (116). It can be joined to and supported by the side cover (113) of the machine room (110) by the second joining portion (117).

[0176] The hinge reinforcement frame (136) may include a second frame portion (1363). The second frame portion (1363) may be connected to the first frame portion (1361) integrally or in a combined manner. The second frame portion (1363) may be formed to protrude in one direction (e.g., in the rearward direction) from a portion (e.g., the upper portion) of the first frame portion (1361). The first frame portion and the second frame portion (1363) are connected to each other in one direction (e.g., vertically).

[0177] The length in the first direction (e.g., left-right direction) of the second frame portion (1363) may be formed to be longer than or equal to the width in the second direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the second frame portion (1363). In the present embodiment, the length in the first direction (e.g., left-to-right direction) of the second frame portion (1363) is shown to be formed to be longer than the width in the second direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the second frame portion (1363).

[0178] The width in the second direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the second frame portion (1363) may be formed to correspond to the gap between the front cover (111) or the inner cover (131) and the first support frame (115). In the present embodiment, the width in the second direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the second frame portion (1363) is shown to be formed to correspond to the gap between the inner cover (131) and the first support frame (115). Through this, the second frame portion (1363) may connect the first frame portion (1361) and the third frame portion (1365) to be described later, and / or the first frame portion (1361) may be tightly coupled to the inner cover (131). The third frame portion (1365) may be tightly coupled to the second part (1152) of the first support frame (115).

[0179] A folded portion (112) is provided on a portion of the front cover (111). The folded portion (112) is formed to protrude from a portion (e.g., the upper portion) of the front cover (111) so as to cover a portion of the second frame portion (1363). The folded portion (112) may extend along a portion of the front cover (111). Through this, the folded portion (112) can enhance the strength of the front cover (111).

[0180] The bending portion (112) is arranged to overlap and / or be connected to the second frame portion (1363). Through this, the bending portion (112) and the second frame portion (1363) can support each other, thereby reinforcing the supporting strength of the hinge (129).

[0181] A second coupling hole (1364) may be formed in the second frame portion (1363). The second coupling hole (1364) may be positioned adjacent to a portion (e.g., the right end) of the second frame portion (1363). In the present embodiment, one second coupling hole (1364) may be provided, but the number of second coupling holes (1364) is not limited thereto.

[0182] The second coupling hole (1364) may be arranged to overlap with the coupling hole (1153) formed in a part (e.g., the front end) of the first coupling portion (116). Through this, a coupling member (132a, 132b) such as a screw may pass through the second coupling hole (1364), the coupling hole (1153) of the first coupling portion (116) and / or the coupling hole (1153) of the extension portion (1241) to be coupled to the second frame portion (1363), the first coupling portion (116) and / or the extension portion (1241). The second frame portion (1363), the first coupling portion (116) and / or the extension portion (1241) may be tightly coupled to other components by the coupling members (132a, 132b). Through this, two or more of the second frame portion (1363), the support frame (114), and the first panel (103) can be combined with each other. Therefore, two or more of the second frame portion (1363), the support frame (114), and the first panel (103) are arranged to overlap each other, thereby increasing the thickness, thereby not only improving the support strength of the hinge (129), but also increasing the support strength of the first panel (103).

[0183] As another example, the second frame portion (1363) may be coupled with a hinge reinforcing plate (137), or may be coupled with a hinge reinforcing plate (137) accommodated within the fourth panel (104). The hinge reinforcing plate (137) may be made of a metal material. A coupling groove (1371) may be formed in a portion (e.g., a front end) of the hinge reinforcing plate (137). A coupling member (132a, 132b), such as a screw, may pass through the second coupling hole (1364) of the second frame portion (1363) and be coupled to the coupling groove (1371) of the hinge reinforcing plate (137). Through this, the hinge reinforcing plate (137) may be coupled with the second frame portion (1363), thereby increasing the support strength of the hinge joint portion (130).

[0184] The hinge reinforcement frame (136) may include a third frame portion (1365). The third frame portion (1365) may be integrally connected to the second frame portion (1363). The third frame portion (1365) is formed to protrude from a portion (e.g., the rear end) of the second frame portion (1363).

[0185] The first direction (e.g., left-right direction) length of the third frame portion (1365) is formed to correspond to the first direction (e.g., left-right direction) width of the second frame portion (1363). The second direction (e.g., up-down) width of the third frame portion (1365) may be formed to be shorter than the second direction (e.g., up-down) length of the first frame portion (1361).

[0186] The third frame part (1365) can be spaced apart from the first frame part (1361) to face each other at a preset interval.

[0187] The third frame portion (1365) is arranged in close contact with the second portion (1152) of the first support frame (115) in one direction. Third coupling holes (1366a, 1366b) are formed to penetrate through the third frame portion (1365) in one direction. At least two third coupling holes (1366a, 1366b) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction in the third frame portion (1365).

[0188] At least two third coupling holes (1366a, 1366b) can be spaced apart from the first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b) so as to face each other in one direction.

[0189] A joining hole (1153) may be formed to penetrate in one direction in the second part (1152) of the first support frame (115). The joining hole (1153) of the second part (1152) may be formed to correspond to the third joining hole (1366a, 1366b) of the third frame part (1365). A joining member (1367a, 1367b), such as a screw, may pass through the third joining hole (1366a, 1366b) of the third frame part (1365) and / or the joining hole (1153) of the second part (1152) of the support frame (114) to be joined to the third frame part (1365) and / or the support frame (114). Through this, the third frame part (1365) and the support frame (114) can be firmly connected to each other through the third connecting hole (1366a, 1366b) and / or the connecting hole (1153) of the second part (1152).

[0190] The third coupling hole (1366a, 1366b) of the third frame part (1365) may be positioned higher than the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b) of the first frame part (1361). This is because the coupling position of the support frame (114) coupled to the side cover (113) of the machine room (110) is higher than the coupling position of the hinge coupling part (130) coupled to the front cover (111) of the machine room (110).

[0191] It is preferable that the support frame (114) be installed in a part of the machine room (110) to support the fourth panel (104) and / or the hinge reinforcement frame (136).

[0192] The hinge reinforcement frame (136) may include a fourth frame portion (1368). The fourth frame portion (1368) is formed to protrude from a portion (e.g., the lower portion) of the first frame portion (1361). The length of the fourth frame portion (1368) in the first direction (e.g., the left-right direction) is formed to be longer than the width of the fourth frame portion (1368) in the second direction (e.g., the front-rear direction).

[0193] The fourth frame portion (1368) may be positioned facing and / or spaced apart from the second frame portion (1363). The width in the first direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the fourth frame portion (1368) may be formed to be smaller than or equal to the width in the first direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the second frame portion (1363). In the present embodiment, the width in the first direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the fourth frame portion (1368) is shown to be formed to be smaller than the width in the first direction (e.g., front-to-rear direction) of the second frame portion (1363).

[0194] The hinge reinforcement frame (136) may be configured to include at least one of the first frame portion (1361), the second frame portion (1362), the third frame portion (1363), and the fourth frame portion (1368) described above. The first frame portion (1361), the second frame portion (1362), the third frame portion (1363), and / or the fourth frame portion (1368) may be integrally formed in a polygonal shape (e.g., a square). However, the hinge reinforcement frame (136) may be formed in a polygonal shape (e.g., a square) with one side open rather than a closed loop shape. The first direction (e.g., up and down) width of the third frame portion (1365) may be shorter than the first direction (e.g., up and down) length of the first frame portion (1361), and / or the first direction (e.g., front-to-rear) width of the fourth frame portion (1368) may be shorter than the first direction (e.g., front-to-rear) width of the second frame portion (1363). As a result, the third frame portion (1365) and the fourth frame portion (1368) are not connected to each other and are spaced apart from each other.

[0195] Through this, the hinge reinforcement frame (136) formed in a polygonal (e.g., square) structure with one side open can form the first frame portion (1361), the second frame portion (1362), the third frame portion (1363) and / or the fourth frame portion (1368) by bending a rectangular metal plate through press processing. The hinge reinforcement frame (136) can form the first coupling holes (1362a, 1362b) to the third coupling holes (1366a, 1366b) of the first frame portion (1361) to the third frame portion (1365) respectively through press processing. According to this, the hinge reinforcement frame (136) is easy to manufacture while securing the support strength of the hinge (129). The material cost and / or manufacturing cost of the hinge reinforcement frame (136) can be reduced.

[0196] Accordingly, according to the present invention, in the support structure of the hinge (129) that supports the door to be movable on the surface of the main body (100), the hinge joint (130) is coupled to the machine room (110). Through this, even if the main body (100) is composed of a vacuum insulator, there is no need for the hinge joint (130) to form a joint hole (1301, 1302) penetrating the main body (100). There is no concern about cold air leakage and / or vacuum leakage due to the formation of a hole in the vacuum insulator.

[0197] The hinge reinforcement frame (136) may include at least one of the first frame portion (1361) to the fourth frame portion (1368). The first frame portion (1361) is coupled to the front cover (111) of the machine room (110) to which the hinge joint portion (130) is coupled. The first frame portion (1361) is coupled to the front cover (111) of the machine room (110) to increase the thickness of the front cover (111) on which the hinge joint portion (130) is supported, thereby improving the supporting strength of the hinge joint portion (130).

[0198] The second frame portion (1363) can increase the strength of the hinge reinforcing frame (136) by being formed to be bent from a portion (e.g., the upper portion) of the first frame portion (1361). In addition, the second frame portion (1363) can be coupled to a surface of the machine room (110) spaced in the opposite direction of the hinge axis (134) on which the load of the door is applied, based on the front cover (111) or inner cover (131) supporting the hinge joint (130), for example, the extension (1241) of the first panel (103) or the surface of the fourth panel (104), thereby more stably supporting the hinge axis (134) coupled to the door.

[0199] The third frame portion (1365) can be coupled to the first part (1151) of the support frame (114) that is coupled to a part of the side cover (113) of the machine room (110). Through this, the third frame portion (1365) can be coupled to the support frame (114) that is spaced apart from the hinge axis (134) in the opposite direction from the front cover (111) or the inner cover (131), thereby ensuring stable strength of the hinge joint portion (130).

[0200] The fourth frame portion (1368) may be formed to be bent at one end or the lower end of the first frame portion (1361). The fourth frame portion (1368) is arranged in the opposite direction of the second frame portion (1363) with respect to the first coupling hole (1362a, 1362b) of the first frame portion (1361), thereby enabling the strength of the hinge reinforcing frame (136) to be evenly reinforced with respect to the hinge coupling portion (130).

[0201] In addition, the first frame portion (1361) forms a surface of the hinge reinforcement frame (136). The second frame portion (1363) forms a surface of the hinge reinforcement frame (136). The third frame portion (1365) forms a surface of the hinge reinforcement frame (136). The fourth frame portion (1368) forms a surface of the hinge reinforcement frame (136).

[0202] Furthermore, the first, second, and third frame sections (1361, 1362, and 1363) and / or the fourth frame section (1368) may form a polygon or a quadrangle with one side open. This facilitates the manufacture of the hinge reinforcement frame (136), and reduces material costs and / or manufacturing costs.

[0203] [Explanation of symbols]

[0204] 1: Refrigerator 2: Body

[0205] 3: Door 4: Compressor

[0206] 5: Condenser 6: Expander

[0207] 7: Evaporator 8: Machine room

[0208] 9: Cavity 10: Vacuum insulator

[0209] 10a: First vacuum insulator 10b: Second vacuum insulator

[0210] 11: First plate 11a: First part

[0211] 11b: Part 2 11c: Extended Part

[0212] 11d: Branch 12: Second plate

[0213] 12a: Part 1 12b: Part 2

[0214] 12c: Third part 12d: Extended part

[0215] 12e: Branch 13: Third plate

[0216] 14: Side plate 14a: Part 1

[0217] 14b: Second part 14c: Extended part

[0218] 14d: Branch 15: Vacuum space

[0219] 16: Vacuum space expansion part 16a: X-direction extension part

[0220] 16b: Y-direction extension 17: Connection frame

[0221] 18: Seal 19: Support

[0222] 20: Bar 21: Connecting plate

[0223] 22: Support plate 23: Radiation resistance sheet

[0224] 24: Shielding 26: Conductive resistance sheet

[0225] 28: Additional insulation 29a: Central insulation

[0226] 29b: Peripheral insulation 30: Joint

[0227] 31: Port 32: Pipeline

[0228] 33: Film 34: Porous material

[0229] 100: Body 101: Second panel

[0230] 102: Panel 3 103: Panel 1

[0231] 1031: One of the first panels 1032: Another one of the first panels

[0232] 104: Panel 4 1041: Panel cover

[0233] 1042: Polyurethane foam 105: Storage room 1

[0234] 106: Second storage room 107: Partition wall

[0235] 108: First storage room door 109: Second storage room door

[0236] 110: Machine room 111: Front cover

[0237] 112: bend 113: side cover

[0238] 1131: Second side cover 1132: Intake

[0239] 114: Support frame 115: First support frame

[0240] 1151: Part 1 1152: Part 2

[0241] 1153: Joining hole 1154: Third part

[0242] 116: First joint 1161: Joint hole

[0243] 117: Second joint 118: Gasket

[0244] 1181: Gasket joint 119: Receiving groove

[0245] 120: Deco 121: Hotline

[0246] 122: Hotline reception area 123: First plate

[0247] 124: Second plate 1241: Extension

[0248] 125: Side plate 126: Vacuum space

[0249] 127: First hinge 128: Second hinge

[0250] 129: Third hinge 130: Hinge joint

[0251] 1301: First coupling hole 1302: Second coupling hole

[0252] 131: Inner cover 1311: Boss part

[0253] 1312: Female screw 132a, 132b: Joint member

[0254] 133: Hinge connection 134: Hinge shaft

[0255] 135: Hinge shaft receiving portion 136: Hinge reinforcement frame

[0256] 1361: First frame part 1362a, 1362b: First connecting hole

[0257] 1363: Second frame part 1364: Second joining hole

[0258] 1365: Third frame part 1366a, 1366b: Third connecting hole

[0259] 1367a, 1367b: Joint member 1368: Fourth frame part

[0260] 137: Hinge reinforcement plate 1371: Joining groove

[0261] 138: Joining member

Claims

1. A body including a panel made of insulating material; A door movably installed on the surface of the above body; A hinge arranged on a part of the door to movably support the door; and A refrigerator including a hinge reinforcement frame that reinforces the strength of the hinge.

2. In paragraph 15, The above hinge fixing part is formed to protrude from the rear end of the hinge connection part and is fastened to the front cover, The above hinge reinforcement frame, Includes a first frame portion extending to make surface contact with the front cover, A refrigerator in which the above hinge fixing portion and the first frame portion are connected by a first fastening member with the front cover interposed therebetween.

3. In paragraph 2, The above first fastening member is composed of a screw, A refrigerator in which the first fastening member is fastened by penetrating the fastening hole of the hinge fixing part, the through hole of the front cover, and the joining hole of the first frame part.

4. In paragraph 2, A refrigerator in which a portion of the first frame part extends higher than the upper end of the hinge fixing part, and a portion of the first frame part extends lower than the lower end of the hinge fixing part.

5. In paragraph 2, The above hinge reinforcement frame, A refrigerator including a second frame portion formed to protrude backward from the upper end of the first frame portion.

6. In paragraph 5, A hinge reinforcing plate is accommodated in the fourth panel forming the fourth side of the main body among the at least two panels, A refrigerator in which the second frame portion is fastened to the hinge reinforcement plate together with the fourth panel by a second fastening member.

7. In paragraph 5, Including a support frame extending to support one side of the fourth panel forming the side of the main body among the at least two panels, A first fastening portion is provided at the end of the above support frame, The first fastening portion is fastened to one side of the first panel forming the side of the main body among the at least two panels, A refrigerator in which the second frame portion is arranged to overlap the first fastening portion and is fastened to the first fastening portion.

8. In paragraph 8, The above support frame is, A refrigerator including a second fastening portion extending from the first fastening portion and fastened to a side cover forming a side surface of the machine room.

9. In paragraph 5, The above hinge reinforcement frame, It includes a third frame part formed to protrude from the rear end of the second frame part, Includes a support frame fastened to a portion of a plurality of side covers forming the side of the machine room, A refrigerator in which the third frame portion is fastened to the surface of the support frame by a third fastening member.

10. In paragraph 2, The above hinge reinforcement frame, A refrigerator including a fourth frame portion formed to protrude backward from the lower end of the first frame portion.

11. In paragraph 2, The above hinge reinforcement frame, A second frame portion formed to be bent backward from the upper end of the first frame portion; A third frame part formed to be bent in one direction at the rear end of the second frame part; and A refrigerator including a fourth frame portion formed to be bent backward from the lower end of the first frame portion.

12. In paragraph 11, A refrigerator in which the first frame portion to the fourth frame portion are each formed in the shape of a plate having a constant thickness and form a square shape with one side open.

13. In paragraph 11, A refrigerator in which the first fastening member is positioned lower than the second fastening member penetrating the second frame portion and the third fastening member penetrating the third frame portion.

14. In paragraph 15, It includes a support frame that extends to support one side of the fourth panel forming the surface of the main body, and has both ends fastened to the upper end of the side cover forming the side of the machine room. A refrigerator in which the hinge reinforcement frame is arranged between the front cover and the support frame, and the first and second surfaces of the hinge reinforcement frame are fastened to at least one of the front cover and the support frame.

15. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a machine room arranged in a part of the above main body, The above hinge, A hinge fixed part coupled to the front cover forming the surface of the above machine room; A hinge axis coupled to the above door; and Including a hinge connection part connecting the above hinge fixing part and the hinge axis, A refrigerator in which the above hinge reinforcement frame is mounted on the front cover facing in the opposite direction of the above hinge fixing member.

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