Refrigerator

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator in which an internal storage structure can be changed according to a user's choice. To this end, the refrigerator may comprise: a main body; a storage chamber located in the main body and having a front surface that can be opened; and a plurality of seating portions which are provided on the side wall of the storage chamber in the height direction, and to which a first cover or a second cover can be selectively coupled. The first cover may comprise a rail formed in the depth direction so as to guide a storage box that can be drawn out from the storage chamber, first fastening members coupled to a plurality of fastening recesses formed in the seating portions, a stopper which at least partially protrudes in the height direction from the passage of the rail into which the storage box is inserted; and a latch which is arranged in an opening formed in the stopper and configured so that an engagement portion is fixed to a first engagement step provided on the seating portion. Other various embodiments are possible.

Description

refrigerator

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator in which an internal storage structure can be changed according to a user's selection.

[0002] A refrigerator is a home appliance that has a storage compartment for storing food and a cooling device that supplies cold air to the storage compartment to keep food fresh.

[0003] The interior of the storage room may be provided with shelves that divide the storage room into multiple sections, and storage boxes for storing food and other items within the interior space. These storage boxes have an open top and are generally provided in a retractable position at the bottom or top of the shelves.

[0004] Guide rails may be provided on the side walls of the storage compartment to facilitate the insertion or removal of storage boxes. These guide rails are typically formed integrally with the side walls of the storage compartment, or are fixed to the side walls. This makes it difficult for the user to remove the guide rails at their discretion. Furthermore, the volume occupied by these guide rails hinders efficient use of the storage compartment's space.

[0005] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a refrigerator may be proposed that includes a detachable rail on a side wall of a storage compartment.

[0006] A refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body, a storage compartment located inside the main body and having an openable front, and a plurality of mounting portions provided along a height direction on a side wall of the storage compartment, the mounting portions to which a first cover or a second cover can be selectively coupled. The first cover may include a rail formed in a depth direction to guide a storage box that can be withdrawn from the storage compartment, a first mounting member that engages with a plurality of mounting grooves formed on the mounting portion, a stopper at least a portion of which protrudes in the height direction along a path of the rail into which the storage box is inserted, and a latch that is arranged in an opening formed inside the stopper and is configured such that the latch portion is fixed to a first latch protrusion provided on the mounting portion.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator may include a main body, a storage compartment located inside the main body and having an openable front, and a plurality of mounting portions provided along a height direction on a side wall of the storage compartment, the plurality of mounting portions to which a first cover or a second cover can be selectively coupled. The first cover may include a rail formed in a depth direction to guide a storage box that can be withdrawn from the storage compartment, a first mounting member engaged with a plurality of mounting grooves formed on the mounting portion, a stopper having at least a portion protruding in the height direction along a path of the rail into which the storage box is inserted, and a latch disposed in an opening formed inside the stopper, the latch being configured to be fixed to a first mounting protrusion provided on the mounting portion. The second cover may include a plate covering at least a portion of the mounting portion, a second mounting member engaged with the plurality of mounting grooves, and a protruding member provided in an area where a portion of the plate is cut out.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator may optionally provide a rail or cover with high detachability.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator can provide rails with improved support capacity of a combined storage box.

[0010] A refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can provide a storage compartment with optimized utilization of internal space.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing showing the internal and external appearance of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view illustrating a portion of a storage room according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a side view of a side panel (200) forming a storage compartment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, viewed from one direction.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a side view of a mounting member provided on a vertical bulkhead according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, viewed from one direction.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mounting portion viewed from one direction according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state before the first cover is coupled to the mounting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of a first cover according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before the first cover is coupled to the mounting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a first cover is coupled to a mounting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state before the second cover is coupled to the mounting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of a second cover according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a second cover is coupled to a mounting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a second cover is coupled to a mounting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 14 is a front view illustrating a storage compartment of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 15 is a front view illustrating a storage compartment of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 16 is a front view illustrating a storage compartment of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0029] In addition, in this document, the right direction based on the front of the refrigerator (1) can be defined as the “x-axis direction”, and the right or left (-x-axis direction) direction can be referred to as the “width direction”. The rearward direction based on the front of the refrigerator (1) can be defined as the “y-axis direction”, and the rear or front (-y-axis direction) direction can be referred to as the “depth direction”. The upper direction of the refrigerator (1) can be defined as the “z-axis direction”, and the upper or lower (-z-axis direction) direction can be referred to as the “height direction”. However, the shape and position of each component are not limited by the terms for directions used in this document.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically showing the internal and external appearance of a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment.

[0031] According to one embodiment, a refrigerator (1) may include a main body (110). The main body (110) may include an outer case (111) and an inner case (112) disposed inside the outer case (111). The outer case (111) may be provided to form at least a portion of the outer appearance of the main body (110). For example, the outer case (111) may be configured to include a metal material having excellent durability and aesthetics. The inner case (112) may be provided to define a space of a storage compartment (120). The inner case (112) may include a case, a plate, a panel, and / or a liner forming the storage compartment (120). The inner case (112) may be formed as a single body or may be formed by assembling a plurality of plates. For example, the inner case (112) may be integrally injection-molded using a plastic material, and the present document is not limited thereto.

[0032] Although not shown, a receiving space may be formed between the outer case (111) and the inner case (112). At least a portion of the receiving space may be provided with an insulating material (not shown) that insulates the storage room (120). The insulating material may insulate the inside of the storage room (120) and the outside of the storage room (120) so that the temperature inside the storage room (120) can be maintained at a set appropriate temperature without being affected by the external environment of the storage room (120).

[0033] In one embodiment, the insulation may include a foam insulation. For example, the foam insulation may be formed by fixing the inner case (112) and the outer case (111) with a jig or the like, and then injecting and foaming a urethane foam mixed with polyurethane and a foaming agent into the space between the inner case (112) and the outer case (111). For example, the insulation may include a vacuum insulation in addition to or instead of the foam insulation. The vacuum insulation may include a core and an outer case that accommodates the core and seals the interior at a vacuum or near-vacuum pressure. The vacuum insulation may further include an adsorbent that adsorbs gas and moisture to stably maintain a vacuum state. The insulation of the refrigerator (1) is not limited to the foam insulation or vacuum insulation described above, and may be formed using various materials that can be used for insulation.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator (1) may include a storage compartment (120). The storage compartment (120) may store food. The food may include edible or drinkable food, and specifically, may include meat, fish, seafood, fruits, vegetables, water, ice, beverages, kimchi, or alcoholic beverages such as wine. In addition to food, the storage compartment (120) may also store medicines or cosmetics, and there is no limitation on the items that can be stored in the storage compartment (120).

[0035] According to one embodiment, a refrigerator (1) may include one or more storage compartments (120). When two or more storage compartments (120) are formed in the refrigerator (1), each storage compartment may have a different purpose and may be maintained at a different temperature. To this end, each storage compartment (120) may be partitioned from each other by a partition wall (114) including an insulating material. For example, the storage compartments may be referred to as a "refrigerator," a "freezer," or a "variable temperature compartment" depending on the purpose and / or temperature range. For example, a refrigerator compartment may refer to a storage compartment maintained at a temperature appropriate for refrigerating food, and a freezer compartment may refer to a storage compartment maintained at a temperature appropriate for freezing food. "Refrigeration" may refer to cooling food to a temperature that does not freeze it, and for example, a refrigerator compartment may be maintained in a range of 0 degrees Celsius to +7 degrees Celsius. "Freezing" may refer to cooling food to keep it frozen or frozen. For example, a freezer may be maintained at a temperature ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to -1 degree Celsius. A variable temperature room may refer to a storage room that can be maintained at a predetermined variable temperature, either by user selection or not. For example, a storage room may be configured so that part of it is used as a refrigerator and the other part as a freezer. In addition to the aforementioned names "refrigerator room," "freezer room," and "variable temperature room," a storage room may also be called by various other names, such as a "vegetable room," "fresh room," "cooling room," and "ice room."

[0036] According to one embodiment, the number, size, and / or shape of the storage compartments (120) may vary depending on the shape or position of the bulkhead (114). According to one embodiment, the bulkhead (114) may be formed integrally with the main body (110). For example, the bulkhead (114) may be a separate partition that is provided separately from the main body (110) and assembled to the main body (110).

[0037] According to one embodiment, the storage compartment (120) may be partitioned left and right by vertical bulkheads (114v) (e.g., bulkheads extending vertically). The sizes of the storage compartments (120) partitioned left and right may vary depending on the position of the vertical bulkhead (114v). For example, the vertical bulkhead (114v) may be provided in the center so that the storage compartments (120) partitioned left and right may be provided in a mirror symmetry manner. For example, there may be multiple vertical bulkheads. When there are multiple vertical bulkheads, the storage compartment may be partitioned into three or more partitions along the left and right directions. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, it will be assumed in this document that one vertical bulkhead (114v) is provided.

[0038] For example, the vertical bulkhead (114v) may be provided to be detachable. The vertical bulkhead (114v) may be provided to be detachable from the rear support (250) arranged on the rear side of the inner case (112). In order for the vertical bulkhead (114v) to be fixed to the rear support (250), one side of a coupling member (260) may be coupled to the rear support (250), and the other side of the coupling member (260) may be coupled to the vertical bulkhead (114v). The rear support (250) may include a groove (or opening) for fixing the coupling member (260).

[0039] According to one embodiment, the storage compartment (120) may be partitioned vertically by horizontal bulkheads (114h) (bulges extending horizontally). The size of the vertically partitioned storage compartment (120) may vary depending on the position of the horizontal bulkheads (114h). For example, there may be multiple horizontal bulkheads. When there are multiple horizontal bulkheads (114h), the storage compartment may be partitioned into three or more vertical compartments.

[0040] Although not shown, the storage room (120) may be partitioned vertically by shelves (124).

[0041] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator (1) may be configured to include a plurality of storage compartments (120) having various sizes and shapes depending on various combinations of vertical bulkheads (114v) and horizontal bulkheads (114h).

[0042] According to one embodiment, a plurality of shelves (124) and / or a plurality of storage boxes (125) may be provided inside the storage room (120). Each of the plurality of shelves (124) and the plurality of storage boxes (125) may be separable from the space inside the storage room (120).

[0043] According to one embodiment, the plurality of storage boxes (125) may include at least two storage boxes depending on their volume. For example, the plurality of storage boxes (125) may include a first storage box (125-1), a second storage box (125-2), and a third storage box (125-3). The first to third storage boxes (125-1, 125-2, 125-3) may have substantially the same depth, but different widths and / or heights.

[0044] For example, the first storage box (125-1) may have a first width and a first height. The first width may be, for example, substantially the same as the width of the inner case (112). The first height may be, for example, substantially the same as the spacing between adjacent shelves (124).

[0045] For example, the second storage box (125-2) may have a second width and a second height. The second width may be, for example, approximately half the width of the inner case (112). The second height may be, for example, substantially the same height as the spacing between adjacent shelves (124). That is, the second height may be substantially the same as the second height.

[0046] For example, the third storage box (125-3) may have a third width and a third height. The third width may be, for example, approximately half the width of the inner box (112). That is, the third width may be substantially the same as the second width. The third height may be, for example, approximately half the height of the space between adjacent shelves (124). That is, the third height may be half the first height or the second height.

[0047] In addition, the plurality of storage boxes (125) may further include storage boxes having various areas.

[0048] According to one embodiment, each storage compartment (120) may be formed to have at least one side openable for putting food in and taking out. For example, the refrigerator (1) may include a respective door (130) for opening and closing each storage compartment (120). For example, the door (130) may be arranged on the front of the main body (110) and the storage compartment (120) to open and close the storage compartment (120). The door (130) may be configured to seal the storage compartment (120) while the door is closed. The door (130) may include an insulating material, like the main body (110), to insulate the storage compartment (120) from the external environment while the door (130) is closed.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the door (130) may be configured to be opened and closed by rotating around a hinge (116), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As an example, the door may be configured to be opened and closed in a sliding manner.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the door (130) may include a door panel (130a) and / or a door body (130b). The door panel (130a) and the door body (130b) may be detachably coupled. For example, one side of the door body (130b) may be fixed to the main body (110) by a hinge (116). The door panel (130a) may form a part of the front exterior appearance of the refrigerator (1). Therefore, the door panel (130a) may be an important element of the appearance when the refrigerator (1) is placed indoors. The door panel (130a) may be configured to have various colors and / or various designs and to be replaceable so that a user can decorate the front exterior appearance of the refrigerator (1) according to his / her preference. For example, the door panel (130a) and the door body (130b) may be formed integrally.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the door (130) may include a door handle (not shown), a door shelf (133), a shelf support (134), and / or a gasket (135). A user may open and close the door (130) using the door handle. The door handle may be recessed into the bottom or top surface of the door (130), or may be protruded from the front surface of the door (130), and is not limited to a specific shape.

[0052] According to one embodiment, a door shelf (133) may be provided to store food. Shelf supports (134) may be provided on both left and right sides of the door shelf (133) to support the door shelf (133). The shelf supports (134) may, for example, be formed to extend vertically from the door (130). For example, the shelf supports (134) may be provided to protrude from the rear surface of the door (130) (e.g., the inner surface facing the storage compartment (120)) toward the storage compartment (120) and extend vertically. The shelf supports (134) may be provided as a separate component detachable from the door (130), or alternatively, may be formed integrally with the door (130).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the gasket (135) may be arranged to surround the edge of the door body (130b). The gasket (135) may be arranged to seal the gap between the body (110) and the door (130) when the door (130) is closed.

[0054] In one embodiment, the refrigerator (1) may include a cold air supply device. The cold air supply device may include a machine, mechanism, electronic device, and / or a system combining these that can generate cold air and guide the generated cold air to a storage compartment to cool the storage compartment. For example, the cold air supply device may be provided inside the main body (110) to supply cold air to each storage compartment (120), for example.

[0055] Hereinafter, the description will be centered on the mounting portion (e.g., mounting portion (300) of FIG. 2 or below) arranged on the panel forming the storage compartment (120) of the refrigerator (1), and the first cover (e.g., first cover (500) of FIG. 2 or below) and the second cover (e.g., second cover (700) of FIG. 2 or below) that can be selectively coupled to the mounting portion (300). For convenience of explanation, some elements constituting the refrigerator (1) may be omitted in the drawings to be illustrated below.

[0056] Fig. 2 is a side perspective view illustrating a portion of a storage compartment (120) according to one embodiment. Fig. 2 may be understood to illustrate a side panel (200) forming the storage compartment (120) and vertical bulkheads and shelves provided in the storage compartment.

[0057] Fig. 3 is a side view of a side panel (200) forming a storage compartment (120) according to one embodiment, viewed from one direction. Fig. 3 can be understood as a side panel (200) located on the left side viewed in the -y-axis direction.

[0058] Fig. 4 is a side view of a mounting portion (300) provided on a vertical bulkhead (144v) according to one embodiment, viewed from one direction. Fig. 3 can be understood as a view of the side panel (200) or vertical bulkhead (144v) located on the left side, viewed in the -y-axis direction.

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, the side wall forming the storage compartment (120) may be referred to as a side panel (200). The side panel (200) may be manufactured from any one material selected from metal, rubber, and plastic, or a combination of two or more materials. The side panel (200) may be manufactured using an injection molding method.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the side panel (200) may be equipped with a plurality of support members (210) that guide the shelf (e.g., the shelf (124) of FIG. 1). The support members (220) may be provided to protrude in the width direction of the side panel (200). The shelf (124) may be placed on or fixed to the upper side of the support members (220).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the side panel (200) may include a mounting portion (300). The mounting portion (300) may be formed in at least a portion of the side panel (200). The mounting portion (300) may be provided for selectively coupling the first cover (500) or the second cover (700).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the mounting portion (300) may be formed by recessing or removing at least a portion of the side panel (200). The first cover (500) or the second cover (700) may be selectively coupled to the area where the mounting portion (300) is provided.

[0063] In one embodiment, the mounting portion (300) may be formed integrally with the side panel (200). For example, the mounting portion (300) may be integrally injection-molded when the side panel (200) is injection-molded.

[0064] According to one embodiment, a plurality of mounting portions (300) may be provided. The mounting portions (300) may be arranged in the height direction of the side panel (200). Although not shown, the mounting portions (300) may be formed in at least one of the first area (A1), the second area (A2), and the third area (A3) of the side panel (200).

[0065] According to one embodiment, the vertical bulkhead (114v) may be provided to be detachable. The vertical bulkhead (114v) may be provided to be detachable from a rear support (250) disposed on the rear side of the inner case (112). In order for the vertical bulkhead (114v) to be fixed to the rear support (250), one side of a coupling member (260) may be coupled to the rear support (250), and the other side of the coupling member (260) may be coupled to the vertical bulkhead (114v). The rear support (250) may include a groove (or opening) for fixing the coupling member (260).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the mounting portion (300) may be formed on a vertical bulkhead (e.g., the vertical bulkhead (114v) of FIG. 1). The mounting portion (300) may be provided on both sides of the vertical bulkhead (114v). The mounting portion (300) may be formed integrally with the vertical bulkhead (114v). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the mounting portion (300) may be implemented as a separate configuration from the vertical bulkhead (114v) and attached to both sides of the vertical bulkhead (114v).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the mounting portion (300) may provide an area for selectively combining either the first cover (500) or the second cover (700). For example, the first cover (500) may include a guide rail (510) for withdrawing or introducing the storage box (125) when the storage box (125) is combined with the storage compartment (120) and used. For example, the second cover (700) may cover at least a portion of the mounting portion (300) when the storage box (125) is not used in the storage compartment (120). By selectively combining the first cover (500) or the second cover (700) with a plurality of mounting portions (300), the user can determine the layout that constitutes the internal space of the storage compartment (120). For example, if a user wants to store food, etc. using a storage box (125) in some space of a storage room (120), the first cover (500) can be combined with a mounting portion (300) provided in the space, and if the user wants to store food, etc. using a shelf (124) in some space of the storage room (120), the second cover (700) can be combined with a mounting portion (300) provided in the space. This will be described in connection with FIG. 14 and below.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the fixing portion (300) may include a fastening groove (e.g., a fastening groove (320) of FIG. 5) for fixing the first cover (500) or the second cover (700). The fixing portion (300) may include a first catch (e.g., a first catch () of FIG. 5) for reinforcing the fixing force of the first cover (500). The fixing portion (300) may include a second catch (e.g., a second catch () of FIG. 5) for providing ease of attachment and detachment of the second cover (700). This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

[0069] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mounting portion (300) viewed from one direction according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 5, the mounting portion (300) may be positioned in at least a portion of the side panel (200). At least a plurality of mounting portions (300) may be positioned in the height direction. The mounting portions (300) may be formed integrally with the side panel (200).

[0071] In one embodiment, the mounting portion (300) may provide an area for coupling either the first cover (500) or the second cover (700). The first cover (500) may be coupled to the mounting portion (300) to couple a storage box (e.g., the storage box (125) of FIG. 1). The second cover (700) may cover at least a portion of the mounting portion (300) when the storage box (125) is not in use.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the mounting portion (300) may include a base (310), a mounting member (311), a first catch (330), and a second catch (340).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the base (310) may be formed by recessing or removing a portion of the side panel (200). The base (310) may be formed by recessing or removing a predetermined area from the side panel (200) in the direction where the trauma is located. The base (310) may be formed with a surface corresponding to the predetermined area. The predetermined area may correspond, for example, to an area where the first cover (500) and the second cover (700) are attached.

[0074] According to one embodiment, a mounting member (311) may be provided to attach the first cover (500) or the second cover (700). The mounting member (311) may be provided on the upper and lower sides of the base (310). The mounting member (311) may be spaced apart from a surface formed by the base (310) in the width direction by a predetermined length. In order for the mounting member (311) to be spaced apart from the surface in the width direction by the predetermined length, the mounting member (311) may include a spacer member (313). The spacer member (313) extending in the width direction may space the mounting member (313) from the base (310) by the length of the spacer member (313).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the securing member (320) may include a plurality of fastening grooves (320). The plurality of fastening grooves (320) may provide a fastening space for fastening a fastening member (e.g., the first fastening member (505) of FIG. 6 or the second fastening member (705) of FIG. 10) provided on the first cover (500) or the second cover (700) to be fastened. The fastening groove (320) may have, for example, a rectangular shape, but is not limited thereto, and may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the first fastening member or the second fastening member (505, 705).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the mounting portion (300) may include a first catch (330) and a second catch (340).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the first catch (330) may be provided to strengthen the fixing force when the first cover (500) is coupled to the mounting portion (300). The first catch (330) may be fixed to a catch (e.g., a catch (533) of FIG. 6) of a catch (e.g., a catch (530) of FIG. 6) included in the first cover (500). This will be described in connection with FIGS. 8 and 9.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the second catch (340) may be provided to facilitate the removal of the second cover (700) when the second cover (700) is coupled to the mounting portion (300). The second catch (340) may be formed such that a portion of a protruding member (e.g., a protruding member (720) of FIG. 10) included in the second cover (700) may come into contact with the second catch (340) and protrude to one side. This will be described in connection with FIGS. 12 and 13.

[0079] FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state before the first cover (500) is coupled to the mounting portion (300) according to one embodiment.

[0080] FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of a first cover (500) according to one embodiment.

[0081] Hereinafter, when the first cover (500) is coupled to the mounting portion (300), the side of the first cover (500) facing the storage compartment (120) will be referred to as the “front side of the first cover (500)”, and the side of the first cover (500) facing the side panel (200) will be referred to as the “rear side of the first cover (500)”. For example, when the first cover (500) is coupled to the side panel (200) located on the left side of the refrigerator (1) (or coupled to the right side of the vertical bulkhead (114v)), the front side of the first cover (500) can be understood in the x-axis direction of FIG. 1, and the rear side of the first cover (500) can be understood in the -x-axis direction of FIG. 1. For example, when the first cover (500) is coupled to the side panel (200) located on the right side of the refrigerator (1) (or coupled to the left side of the vertical bulkhead (114v)), the front side of the first cover (500) may be understood in the -x-axis direction of FIG. 1, and the rear side of the first cover (500) may be understood in the x-axis direction of FIG. 1. For convenience of explanation, it will be assumed that the first cover (500) is coupled to the side panel (200) located on the left side or to the right side of the vertical bulkhead (144v). This can also be applied to the second cover (700) to be described below in FIG. 10.

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the first cover (500) may be provided to be coupled to the mounting portion (300). The first cover (500) may include a first fastening member (505) to be fastened to a plurality of fastening grooves (320) arranged in the mounting portion (300). The first fastening member (505) may be implemented as an “L”-shaped hook (e.g., the first-first fastening member (505a) of FIG. 9) or a protrusion (e.g., the first-second fastening member (505b) of FIG. 9). The first fastening member (505) may be coupled to the plurality of fastening grooves (320) by a hook coupling method, a fitting coupling method, or a force-fit coupling method.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the first cover (500) may include a housing (501) forming an exterior. The housing (501) may be manufactured by injection molding. At least a portion of the housing (501) may be protruded or recessed to provide functional components of the first cover (500) (e.g., a guide rail (510), a first fastening member (505), a stopper (520)).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the first cover (500) may include a protrusion (503) at least partially protruding toward the front. The guide rail (510) may be provided as a region that is relatively sunken with respect to the protrusion (503).

[0085] In one embodiment, the first cover (500) may include a guide rail (510) that forms a path for a removable storage box (e.g., the storage box (125) of FIG. 1) to be introduced or withdrawn. For example, a side of the storage box (125) may be introduced or withdrawn along the guide rail (510). The first cover (500) may support the storage box (125) introduced along the guide rail (510).

[0086] In one embodiment, the first cover (500) may include a stopper (520). The stopper (520) may secure the introduced storage box (125). The stopper (520) may prevent the introduced storage box (125) from moving in a forward direction (e.g., in the -y-axis direction). As a result, the stopper (520) may provide improved support between the first cover (500) and the storage box (125).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the stopper (520) may have a portion protruding in the height direction (e.g., in the z-axis direction) to secure the storage box (125). The height at which the stopper (520) protrudes in the height direction may be set to, for example, 1 / 2 to 1 / 3 of the height of the guide rail (310). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0088] In one embodiment, the stopper (520) may have a roughly circular shape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be implemented in various shapes to prevent the storage box (125) from moving forward. The stopper (520) may also have, for example, a square or trapezoidal shape.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the first cover (500) may include a latch (530). The latch (530) may be positioned in a space formed on the inside of the stopper (520). The latch (530) may be positioned to penetrate the front and rear surfaces through the space. The latch (530) may provide a fixing force for the first cover (500) fixed to the mounting portion (300).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the latch (530) may include a body, a handle (531), and a catch (533). The body may be disposed to penetrate a space formed inside the stopper (520). The handle (531) and the catch (533) may be connected to one end and the other end of the body. The handle (531) may be connected to one end located toward the front of the body, and the catch (533) may be connected to the other end located toward the rear of the body. The body, the handle (531), and the catch (533) may integrally form the latch (530).

[0091] According to one embodiment, a handle (531) may be positioned on one side of the latch (530), and a catch (533) may be positioned on the other side. The handle (531) may be positioned toward the front of the first cover (500), and the catch (533) may be positioned toward the rear of the first cover (500).

[0092] In one embodiment, the handle (531) may be provided to be rotatable in a space formed inside the stopper (520). The handle (531) may rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. For example, the handle (531) may extend in a straight line in the space.

[0093] In one embodiment, the hook portion (533) may be arranged such that the opposite side of the handle (531) is bent. For example, the hook portion (533) may be arranged approximately vertically from the body. The hook portion (533) may also be formed by bending one end of the body. For example, the hook portion (533) may be arranged to be substantially parallel to the handle.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the handle (531) and the catch (533) can rotate integrally. That is, the catch (533) can rotate by the rotation of the handle (531). By rotating the handle (531) clockwise (or counterclockwise), the catch (533) can rotate clockwise (or counterclockwise).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the catch (533) may be configured to be fixed to the first catch (330) provided in the mounting portion (300). The catch (533), which rotates by the rotation of the handle (531), may be fixed to the first catch (300). At this time, one side of the bent catch (533) and one side of the first catch (330) may be in contact with each other and fixed. The state in which the catch (533) and the first catch (330) are fixed may be referred to as the “first state” or “closed state” of the first cover (500).

[0096] According to one embodiment, in order to release the first cover (500) placed in the first state, the handle (531) can be rotated in the opposite direction. By rotating the handle (531) counterclockwise (or clockwise), the catch (533) can be released from the first catch (330), and this state can be referred to as the “second state” or “open state” of the first cover (500). The first state and the second state are described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

[0097] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before the first cover (500) is coupled to the mounting portion (300) according to one embodiment.

[0098] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a first cover (500) is coupled to a mounting portion (300) according to one embodiment.

[0099] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in order for the first cover (500) to be coupled to the mounting portion (300), a plurality of first coupling members (505) provided on the first cover (500) can be coupled to a plurality of fastening grooves (320) provided on the mounting portion (300).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the first fastening member (505) may be implemented as an “L”-shaped 1-1 fastening member (505a), or as a protruding 1-2 fastening member (505b). The 1-1 fastening member (505a) may be coupled to the fastening groove (320) in a hook-fit manner. The 1-2 fastening member (505b) may be coupled to the fastening groove (320) in a fitting-fit manner or a force-fit manner.

[0101] For example, in order for the first-second fastening member (505b) and the fastening groove (320) to be joined in a forced fit manner, the protrusion of the first-second fastening member (505b) may have a width that is relatively larger than the width of the fastening groove (320). For example, the width of the protrusion of the first-second fastening member (505b) may be formed to be approximately 1 to 2 mm larger than the width of the fastening groove (320).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the latch (530) may include a handle (511) and a catch (533). The handle (511) provided on one side of the latch (530) may be provided to be rotatable. The catch (533) may be rotated by the rotation of the handle (511).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the catch (533) may be rotated to face the front (e.g., -y-axis direction of FIG. 1) or the rear (e.g., y-axis direction of FIG. 1) of the refrigerator (1), or may be rotated to face the upper (e.g., z-axis direction of FIG. 1) or lower (e.g., -z-axis direction of FIG. 1) direction of the refrigerator (1). For example, the catch (533) may be fixed to the first catch (330) in response to being rotated to face the front direction. By fixing the catch (533) to the first catch (330), the fastening force of the first cover (500) and the mounting portion (300) may be strengthened. As a result, the first cover (500) may provide improved support for the introduced storage box (125). The state in which the catch (533) is fixed to the first catch (330) can be referred to as the first state.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the catch (533) can be released from the first catch (330) by rotation. When the catch (533) is rotated by a predetermined angle, it can be removed from the first catch (330). The state in which the catch (533) is released from the first catch (330) can be referred to as a second state.

[0105] According to one embodiment, in order to couple the first cover (500) to the mounting portion (300), the first fastening member (505) can be coupled to a plurality of fastening grooves (320) corresponding to each other. When the handle (531) is rotated in a predetermined direction (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) so that the hook portion (533) is fixed to the first hooking protrusion (330), the first cover (500) can be placed in a first state.

[0106] According to one embodiment, in order to detach the first cover (500) from the mounting portion (300), the first cover (500) can be placed in a second state in response to rotating the handle (531) in a predetermined direction so that the catch (533) is released from the first catch (330). The first cover (500) can be detached from the mounting portion (300) in response to the first fastening member (505) being spaced apart from the plurality of fastening grooves (320).

[0107] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before the second cover (700) is coupled to the mounting portion (300) according to one embodiment.

[0108] FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of a second cover (700) according to one embodiment.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the second cover (700) may be provided to cover at least a portion of the mounting portion (300) when the storage box (125) is not coupled to the storage room (120). The second cover (700) may be provided so as to be coupled with the mounting portion (300).

[0110] According to one embodiment, a plurality of second coupling members (705) provided on the second cover (700) can be coupled to a plurality of fastening grooves (320) provided on the mounting portion (300). The second coupling members (705) may correspond at least in part or in whole to the first coupling members (505) provided on the first cover (500). Accordingly, the manner in which the second coupling members (705) are coupled to the fastening grooves (320) can be applied to the manner in which the first coupling members (505) and the fastening grooves (320) are coupled.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the second cover (700) may include a plate (710) forming the overall appearance. The front surface of the plate (710) may be implemented as a generally flat surface. A second connecting member (705) may be provided at a predetermined position on the rear surface of the plate (710).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the second cover (700) may include a protruding member (720). The protruding member (720) may be provided to enable easy removal of the second cover (700) coupled to the mounting portion (300). The protruding member (720) may be configured such that at least a portion thereof protrudes toward the front of the cover (700) in response to pressing a predetermined position. The protruding member (720) may function as a handle that enables the second cover (700) to be withdrawn.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (720) may include a fixed axis (721). The fixed axis (721) may extend in the height direction of the second cover (700) (e.g., the z-axis direction of FIG. 1) and may be fixed on both sides. Based on the fixed axis (721), the protruding member may be divided into a first portion (730) and a second portion (740).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (720) can be rotated about the fixed axis (721) by pressing the first part (730). At this time, the first part (730) can be inserted toward the rear side of the second cover (700), and the second part (740) can be protruded toward the front side of the second cover (700). The protruding second part (740) can function as a handle that facilitates removal of the second cover (700). The support member (713) can support the protruding member (720) so that the first part (730) can be rotated by a predetermined angle when the protruding member (720) is rotated.

[0115] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a second cover (700) is coupled to a mounting portion (300) according to one embodiment.

[0116] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a second cover (700) is coupled to a mounting portion (300) according to one embodiment.

[0117] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, which are cross-sectional views illustrating the operation of the protruding member (700), FIG. 12 may be understood as a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the protruding member (720) is arranged parallel to the plate (710), and FIG. 13 may be understood as a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which at least a portion of the protruding member (730) protrudes from the plate (710). The state of FIG. 12 may be referred to as a “fourth state” or an “open state,” and the state of FIG. 13 may be referred to as a “third state” or a “closed state.”

[0118] According to one embodiment, in the fourth state, the protruding member (720) can be arranged substantially parallel to the plate (710). At least a portion of the protruding member (720) in the fourth state can protrude from the plate (710) by pressing the first portion (730).

[0119] For example, by pressing the first part (730), the first part (730) of the protruding member (720) can rotate toward the mounting portion (300) of the plate (710), and the second part (740) can rotate toward the outside of the plate (710). That is, by pressing the first part (730), the second cover (700) can operate from the fourth state to the third state.

[0120] According to one embodiment, in the third state, the protruding member (720) can be arranged substantially perpendicular to the plate (710). The second portion (740) of the protruding member (720) can protrude from the plate (710). By protruding the second portion (740), the second cover (700) can function as a handle for removing the second cover (700) from the mounting portion (300).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the first part (730) can rotate until it contacts the second catch (340) provided on the mounting portion (300). For example, the second catch (340) can be positioned so as to contact the first part (730) at a point where the protruding member (700) protrudes vertically with respect to the plate (710). That is, however, without being limited thereto, the second catch (340) can determine a range within which the protruding member (720) can rotate in response to the position of the second catch (340).

[0122] According to one embodiment, in the third state, the second cover (700) can be operated into the fourth state by pressing the second part (740). The first part (730) and the second part (740) can be rotated toward the plate (710), whereby the protruding member (720) can be arranged parallel to the plate (710).

[0123] According to one embodiment, by operating the protruding member (720) to rotate and open or close upon pressing, the second cover (700) can provide improved volume within the storage compartment (120) and can be easily removed by the user when the second cover (700) is removed.

[0124] FIG. 14 is a front view illustrating a storage compartment (e.g., storage compartment (120) of FIG. 1) of a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment.

[0125] FIG. 15 is a front view illustrating a storage compartment (120) of a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment.

[0126] Fig. 16 is a front view illustrating a storage compartment (120) of a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment.

[0127] Referring to FIGS. 14 to 16, it can be understood that the storage room (120) is divided into a plurality of sections by vertical bulkheads (114v) or a plurality of shelves (124) (or horizontal bulkheads (e.g., horizontal bulkheads (114h) of FIG. 1). The storage rooms arranged vertically by the shelves (124) (or horizontal bulkheads (114h)) can be referred to as a first storage room (S1), a second storage room (S2), a third storage room (S3), and a fourth storage room (S4) in order from top to bottom, respectively. In addition, among the storage rooms arranged at the same height, the storage rooms divided left and right by vertical bulkheads (114v) can be referred to as a 2-1 storage room (S21) and a 2-2 storage room (S22).

[0128] Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the width of the space occupied by the first storage room (S1) (e.g., the length in the x-axis direction of FIG. 1) will be referred to as the “reference width”, and the height of the space occupied by the first storage room (S1) (e.g., the length in the z-axis direction of FIG. 1) will be referred to as the “reference height”. Accordingly, the 2-1 storage room (S21), the 2-2 storage room (S22), the 3-1 storage room (S31), and the 3-2 storage room (S32) of FIG. 14 may be defined as spaces having a 1 / 2 reference width and a 1 reference height.

[0129] According to one embodiment, a storage box (125) may be combined with a storage room (120). The storage boxes (125) may be classified into a first storage box (125-1), a second storage box (125-2), and a third storage box (125-3) according to their sizes. The first storage box (125-1) may have a reference width of 1 m and a reference height of 1 m. The second storage box (125-2) may have a reference width of 1 / 2 m and a reference height of 1 m. The third storage box (125-3) may have a reference width of 1 / 2 m and a reference height of 1 / 2 m.

[0130] According to one embodiment, in order to couple a storage box (125) to a storage room (120), a first cover (500) may be coupled to a mounting portion of a side panel (200) (or a vertical bulkhead (114v)). In order to couple one storage box (125), the first cover (500) may be positioned at the same height on both sides where the storage box (125) is to be coupled.

[0131] In one embodiment, the storage compartment (120) can be used as an open space by a shelf (124) without using a storage box (125). To this end, a second cover (700) can be attached to the mounting portion (300). By attaching the second cover (700), the space of the partitioned storage compartment (120) is formed flat, thereby enabling the user to efficiently utilize the internal space.

[0132] It can be understood that FIGS. 14 to 16, which will be described below, illustrate various embodiments in which the interior of a storage room (120) is configured using a user-removable vertical bulkhead (114v), a shelf (124), a first cover (500), and a second cover (700).

[0133] Referring to Fig. 14, the second storage room (S2) can be partitioned into a second-first storage room (S21) and a second-second storage room (S22) by vertical bulkheads (114v). The third storage room (S3) can be partitioned into a third-first storage room (S31) and a third-second storage room (S32) by vertical bulkheads (114v).

[0134] According to one embodiment, two third storage boxes (125-3) may be vertically arranged in the second-first storage room (S21). In order for the third storage boxes (125-3) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the left side of the second-first storage room (S21) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the right side of the second-first storage room (S21).

[0135] According to one embodiment, a second storage box (125-2) may be placed in the 3-2 storage room (S32). In order for the second storage box (125-2) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the right side of the 3-2 storage room (S32) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the left side of the 3-2 storage room (S32).

[0136] According to one embodiment, a first storage box (125-1) may be placed in a fourth storage room (S4). In order for the first storage box (125-1) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to side panels (200) located on the left and right sides of the fourth storage room (S4).

[0137] Referring to FIG. 15, the second storage room (S2) can be partitioned into a second-first storage room (S21) and a second-second storage room (S22) by vertical bulkheads (114v). The third storage room (S3) can be partitioned into a third-first storage room (S31) and a third-second storage room (S32) by vertical bulkheads (114v). The fourth storage room (S4) can be partitioned into a fourth-first storage room (S41) and a fourth-second storage room (S42) by vertical bulkheads (114v).

[0138] According to one embodiment, a second storage box (125-2) may be placed in the 3-1 storage room (S31). In order for the second storage box (125-2) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the left side of the 3-2 storage room (S32) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the right side of the 3-1 storage room (S31).

[0139] According to one embodiment, two third storage boxes (125-3) may be vertically arranged in the third-second storage room (S21). In order for the third storage boxes (125-3) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the right side of the third-second storage room (S32) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the left side of the third-second storage room (S32).

[0140] According to one embodiment, a second storage box (125-2) may be placed in the 4-1 storage room (S41). In order for the second storage box (125-2) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the left side of the 4-1 storage room (S41) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the right side of the 4-1 storage room (S41).

[0141] According to one embodiment, a second storage box (125-2) may be placed in the 4-2 storage room (S42). In order for the second storage box (125-2) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the right side of the 4-2 storage room (S42) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the left side of the 4-2 storage room (S41).

[0142] Referring to Fig. 16, the second storage room (S2) can be partitioned into a second-first storage room (S21) and a second-second storage room (S22) by vertical bulkheads (114v). The third storage room (S3) can be partitioned into a third-first storage room (S31) and a third-second storage room (S32) by vertical bulkheads (114v). The fourth storage room (S4) can be partitioned into a fourth-first storage room (S41) and a fourth-second storage room (S42) by vertical bulkheads (114v).

[0143] According to one embodiment, two third storage boxes (125-3) may be vertically arranged in the second-second storage room (S22). In order for the third storage boxes (125-3) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the right side of the second-second storage room (S22) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the left side of the second-second storage room (S22).

[0144] According to one embodiment, a second storage box (125-2) may be placed in the 4-1 storage room (S41). In order for the second storage box (125-2) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the left side of the 4-1 storage room (S41) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the right side of the 4-1 storage room (S41).

[0145] According to one embodiment, a second storage box (125-2) may be placed in the 4-2 storage room (S42). In order for the second storage box (125-2) to be detachably coupled, a first cover (500) may be coupled to a side panel (200) located on the right side of the 4-2 storage room (S42) and a vertical bulkhead (114v) located on the left side of the 4-2 storage room (S41).

[0146] A refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body (110), a storage compartment (120) located inside the main body (110) and having an openable front, and a plurality of mounting portions (300) provided along the height direction on a side wall (200) of the storage compartment (120), to which a first cover (500) or a second cover (700) can be selectively coupled. The first cover (500) may include a rail (210) formed in the depth direction to guide a storage box (125) that can be withdrawn from the storage room (120), a first fastening member (305) that engages with a plurality of fastening grooves (320) formed in the mounting portion (300), a stopper (520) that protrudes at least a portion of the path of the rail (210) into which the storage box (125) is inserted in the height direction, and a latch (530) that is arranged in an opening formed inside the stopper (520) and is configured such that a hook (533) is fixed to a first hooking protrusion (330) provided in the mounting portion (300).

[0147] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the latch (530) may include a handle (531) arranged on the other side opposite to the latch (533).

[0148] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the latch (530) may include a body penetrating the front and back surfaces of the first cover (500). The latch (533) may be arranged substantially vertically with respect to the body.

[0149] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the latch (530) may be placed in a first state in which the catch (533) is fixed to the first catch (330) in response to the handle (531) being rotated in the first direction.

[0150] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the latch (530) may be placed in a second state in which the latch portion is released from the first latch protrusion (330) in response to the handle (531) being rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0151] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first direction may be either clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0152] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the height of the stopper (520) may be relatively low with respect to the height of the rail (510).

[0153] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the height of the stopper (520) may be 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the height of the rail (510).

[0154] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cover (700) may include a plate (710) that covers at least a portion of the mounting portion (300), a second fastening member (705) that is coupled with the plurality of fastening grooves (320), and a protruding member (720) provided in an area where a portion of the plate (710) is cut off.

[0155] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the protruding member (720) may include a first portion (730) and a second portion (740) that are divided into two sides based on a rotation axis (721) extending in the height direction. By pressing the first portion (730), the second portion (740) may be placed in a third state in which it protrudes from the plate (710).

[0156] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in response to pressing of the first part (730), at least a portion of the first part (730) may come into contact with the second catch (340) provided in the mounting portion (300).

[0157] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the protruding member (720) placed in the third state can be placed in a fourth state parallel to the plate (710) by causing the first part (730) to rise by pressing the second part (740).

[0158] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first fastening member (505) or the second fastening member (705) and the fastening groove (320) can be hook-coupled.

[0159] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first fastening member (505) or the second fastening member (705) and the fastening groove (320) can be forcefully fitted together.

[0160] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator (1) may include a storage compartment (120) and a removable vertical bulkhead (114v). The vertical bulkhead (114v) may include at least one of the mounting portions (300).

[0161] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, two opposing mounting portions (300) provided on the side wall (200) or the vertical bulkhead (114v) can be arranged at substantially the same height.

[0162] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mounting portion (300) may be placed on the upper or lower side of a shelf support (210) located on the side wall (200).

[0163] A refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body (110), a storage compartment (120) located inside the main body (110) and having an openable front, and a plurality of mounting portions (300) provided along the height direction on a side wall (200) of the storage compartment (120), to which a first cover (500) or a second cover (700) can be selectively coupled. The first cover (500) may include a rail (210) formed in the depth direction to guide a storage box (125) that can be withdrawn from the storage room (120), a first fastening member (305) that engages with a plurality of fastening grooves (320) formed in the mounting portion (300), a stopper (520) that protrudes in the height direction along at least a portion of a path formed by the rail (210) into which the storage box (125) is inserted, and a latch (530) that is arranged in an opening formed inside the stopper (520) and is configured such that a hook (533) is fixed to a first hooking protrusion (330) provided in the mounting portion (300). The second cover (700) may include a plate (710) that covers at least a portion of the mounting portion (300), a second fastening member (705) that is coupled with the plurality of fastening grooves (320), and a protruding member (720) provided in an area where a portion of the plate (710) is cut off.

[0164] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the latch (530) may include a body penetrating the front and back surfaces of the first cover (500), a handle (531) connected to one end of the body, and a catch (533) connected to the other end of the body. The catch (533) may be arranged substantially vertically with respect to the body.

[0165] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the latch (530) may be placed in a first state in which the catch (533) is fixed to the first catch (330) in response to the handle (531) being rotated in a first direction, or in a second state in which the catch is released from the first catch (330) in response to the handle (531) being rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0166] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the height of the stopper (520) may be 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the height of the rail (510).

[0167] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the protruding member (720) may include a first portion (730) and a second portion (740) that are divided into two sides based on a rotation axis (721) extending in the height direction. By pressing the first portion (730), the second portion (740) may be placed in a third state in which it protrudes from the plate (710), or by pressing the second portion (740), the first portion (730) may be raised and placed in a fourth state in which it is parallel to the plate (710).

[0168] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in response to pressing of the first part (730), at least a portion of the first part (730) may come into contact with the second catch (340) provided in the mounting portion (300).

[0169] In a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first fastening member (505) or the second fastening member (705) and the fastening groove (320) can be coupled by at least one of a hook connection or a forced fit.

[0170] The terminology used herein is merely used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. For example, a singular element should be understood to include plural elements unless the context clearly indicates only a singular element. As used herein, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can each include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the listed items. The terms "include," "have," "comprise," and the like used in this disclosure are intended to specify only the presence of a feature, component, part, or combination thereof described in this disclosure, and the use of these terms does not exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, components, parts, or combinations thereof. The expressions "first," "second," and the like used in this disclosure can modify various components regardless of order and / or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another, without limiting the components.

[0171] The expression "configured to" used in the present disclosure can be appropriately used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for," "capable of," "designed to," "modified to," "made to," or "capable of." The term "configured to" may not necessarily mean only something "specially designed" in terms of hardware. Instead, in some situations, the expression "a device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" doing something together with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a device configured (or set) to perform A, B, and C" may mean a dedicated device for performing the corresponding operations, or a general-purpose device that can perform various operations including the corresponding operations.

[0172] Meanwhile, the terms “upper side,” “lower side,” and “front-rear direction” used in the present disclosure are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0173] Although the foregoing description in this disclosure has focused on specific embodiments, it should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to such specific embodiments, but rather encompasses various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the various embodiments.

Claims

1. Main body (110); A storage room (120) located inside the main body (110) and having an openable front; and A plurality of fixing parts (300) are provided along the height direction on the side wall (200) of the storage room (120) and are selectively coupled with a first cover (500) or a second cover (700). The above first cover (500) is, A rail (210) formed in the depth direction to guide a storage box (125) that can be withdrawn from the storage room (120); A first fastening member (305) that is combined with a plurality of fastening grooves (320) formed in the above-mentioned fixing portion (300); A stopper (520) at least partially protruding in the height direction in the path of the rail (210) into which the storage box (125) is inserted; A refrigerator (1) including a catch (530) arranged in an opening formed inside the stopper (520) and configured such that a catch (533) is fixed to a first catch (330) provided in the fixing portion (300).

2. In paragraph 1, A refrigerator (1), wherein the above-mentioned latch (530) includes a handle (531) arranged on the other side opposite to the above-mentioned latch (533).

3. In paragraph 1, The above latch (530) includes a body that penetrates the front and back surfaces of the first cover (500), The above-mentioned hanging member (533) is arranged substantially vertically with respect to the body, in a refrigerator (1).

4. In paragraph 2, The above clasp (530) is A refrigerator (1), wherein the catch portion (533) is placed in a first state in which it is fixed to the first catch protrusion (330) in response to the handle (531) being rotated in the first direction.

5. In paragraph 2, The above clasp (530) is A refrigerator (1), wherein the catch is placed in a second state in which the catch is released from the first catch (330) in response to the handle (531) being rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

6. In paragraph 4 or 5, A refrigerator (1), wherein the first direction is either clockwise or counterclockwise.

7. In paragraph 1, The height of the stopper (520) is relatively low compared to the height of the rail (510), in a refrigerator (1).

8. In paragraph 7, A refrigerator (1) in which the height of the stopper (520) is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 the height of the rail (510).

9. In paragraph 1, The above second cover (700) is A plate (710) covering at least a portion of the above-mentioned mounting portion (300); A second fastening member (705) coupled with the above plurality of fastening grooves (320); and A part of the above plate (710) includes a protruding member (720) provided in a cut-out area, The above protruding member (720) includes a first part (730) and a second part (740) that are divided into two sides based on a rotation axis (721) extending in the height direction. A refrigerator (1), in which the second part (740) is placed in a third state in which it protrudes from the plate (710) by pressing the first part (730).

10. In paragraph 9, A refrigerator (1), wherein at least a portion of the first portion (730) comes into contact with a second catch (340) provided in the mounting portion (300) in response to pressing of the first portion (730).

11. In paragraph 9, The protruding member (720) placed in the third state is, A refrigerator (1), in which the first part (730) rises by pressing the second part (740) and is placed in a fourth state parallel to the plate (710).

12. In paragraph 1 or paragraph 9, A refrigerator (1), wherein the first fastening member (505) or the second fastening member (705) and the fastening groove (320) are hook-connected.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The storage room (120) is partitioned and includes a removable vertical bulkhead (114v), A refrigerator (1), wherein the vertical bulkhead (114v) includes at least one of the above-described fixing parts (300).

14. In paragraph 13, A refrigerator (1) in which two opposing mounting parts (300) provided on the side wall (200) or the vertical bulkhead (114v) are arranged at substantially the same height.

15. Main body (110); A storage room (120) located inside the main body (110) and having an openable front; and A plurality of fixing parts (300) are provided along the height direction on the side wall (200) of the storage room (120) and are selectively coupled with a first cover (500) or a second cover (700). The above first cover (500) is, A rail (210) formed in the depth direction to guide a storage box (125) that can be withdrawn from the storage room (120); A first fastening member (305) that is combined with a plurality of fastening grooves (320) formed in the above-mentioned fixing portion (300); A stopper (520) in which at least a portion of the path formed by the rail (210) into which the storage box (125) is inserted protrudes in the height direction; It includes a catch (530) arranged in an opening formed inside the stopper (520) and configured such that a catch (533) is fixed to a first catch (330) provided in the fixing portion (300). The above second cover (700) is, A plate (710) covering at least a portion of the above-mentioned mounting portion (300); A second fastening member (705) coupled with the above plurality of fastening grooves (320); and A refrigerator (1) including a protruding member (720) provided in a part of the plate (710) cut out.

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