Refrigerator manufacturing facility

Abstract

Provided is a refrigerator manufacturing facility for injecting a heat insulating material into a refrigerator including a main body, the refrigerator manufacturing facility comprising: a frame; a support unit that includes a first support body for supporting one surface of the main body, a second support body connected to a side end of the first support body, and a connecting part provided to connect the first support body and the second support body; and a length adjustment member for adjusting the distance between the support unit and the one surface of the main body. The connecting part includes: a guide portion that is coupled to the first support body and guides the second support body in the up-down direction of the first support body when the second support body is being coupled to the first support body; and an accommodation portion coupled to the second support body and provided to accommodate the guide portion.

Description

Refrigerator manufacturing equipment

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator manufacturing facility.

[0002] A refrigerator is a home appliance that keeps food fresh by having a main body with a storage compartment, a cooling air supply device that supplies cooling air to the storage compartment, and a door that opens and closes the storage compartment.

[0003] Typically, storage rooms are designed with an open front for food entry and exit, and the open front can be opened and closed by a door. The temperature in the storage room must be maintained within a certain range to maintain food freshness. If the temperature rises, food preservation can be compromised, and additional energy may be consumed to lower the temperature to normal.

[0004] A refrigerator has a body that forms a storage compartment, with insulation provided, and a mechanical compartment formed on the exterior of the body. The body of the refrigerator can be manufactured by molding an inner case and an outer case, assembling the outer case to the exterior of the inner case, and injecting and foaming insulation between the inner and outer cases.

[0005] Insulation can be injected into the refrigerator body using refrigerator manufacturing equipment. When injecting insulation using refrigerator manufacturing equipment, the body may be subjected to high pressure due to the pressure of the insulation. Refrigerator manufacturing equipment must have a structure that prevents parts of the equipment from being pushed due to the high pressure of the insulation inside the body. Furthermore, to support the refrigerator body, it is necessary to have a structure that adjusts the gap between the body and the supporting surface.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator manufacturing facility including a connecting structure that prevents a support unit from being pushed by the pressure of an insulating material when foaming the insulating material in the refrigerator.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator manufacturing facility including a length adjusting member capable of precisely adjusting the distance between a support unit and a refrigerator when foaming insulation into the refrigerator.

[0008] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0009] In one embodiment, a refrigerator manufacturing facility is provided for injecting an insulating material into a refrigerator including a main body, wherein the refrigerator manufacturing facility comprises: a support unit including a frame, a first support body for supporting one side of the main body, a second support body connected to a side end of the first support body, and a connecting portion provided to connect the first support body and the second support body; and a length adjusting member for adjusting a distance between the support unit and one side of the main body, wherein the connecting portion includes a guide portion coupled to the first support body to guide the second support body in a vertical direction of the first support body when the second support body is coupled to the first support body, and a receiving portion coupled to the second support body to receive the guide portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, a refrigerator manufacturing facility is provided for injecting insulation into a refrigerator including a main body, wherein the refrigerator manufacturing facility comprises a frame including a support column and a lower frame for supporting a lower portion of the main body when injecting insulation into the refrigerator, a support unit for supporting one side of the main body to withstand pressure inside the refrigerator when injecting insulation into the refrigerator, and a length adjustment member for adjusting a distance between the support unit and the one side of the main body, wherein the length adjustment member comprises an adjustment body, an adjustment shaft including a first screw protruding from one side of the adjustment body and having a thread formed therein, and a second screw protruding from the other side of the adjustment body and having a thread formed therein, a first connecting member having a thread formed therein and coupled with the first screw, and a second connecting member having a thread formed therein and coupled with the second screw, wherein when the adjustment shaft rotates in a first rotational direction, the distance between the support unit and the lower frame shortens, and when the adjustment shaft rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, the distance between the support unit and the lower frame shortens. The distance between the above subframes is increased.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2 is a plan view of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 6 is an exploded view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a plan view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a portion of a connection part of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating a part of a connection part of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a length adjustment member of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 11 is an exploded view of a length adjustment member of a refrigerator manufacturing facility according to one embodiment.

[0022] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments.

[0023] In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0024] The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0025] In this disclosure, each of the phrases "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" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0026] The term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related described elements or any one of a plurality of related described elements.

[0027] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another and do not qualify the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order).

[0028] In addition, terms such as 'front', 'rear', 'top', 'bottom', 'side', 'left', 'right', 'upper', and 'lower' 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.

[0029] Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the present disclosure, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0030] When a component is said to be “connected,” “coupled,” “supported,” or “in contact with” another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact, but also cases where the components are indirectly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0031] When we say that a component is "on" another component, this includes not only cases where the component is in contact with the other component, but also cases where there is another component between the two components.

[0032] A refrigerator according to one embodiment may include a body.

[0033] The "body" may include an inner case, an outer case disposed on the outside of the inner case, and an insulating material provided between the inner case and the outer case.

[0034] The "inner case" may include at least one of a case, a plate, a panel, or a liner forming a storage compartment. The inner case may be formed as a single body, or may be formed by assembling a plurality of plates. The "outer case" may form the outer appearance of the main body, and may be joined to the outer side of the inner case so that insulation is placed between the inner case and the outer case.

[0035] "Insulation" can insulate the interior and exterior of a storage room so that the temperature inside the storage room can be maintained at a set temperature without being affected by the external environment. In one embodiment, the insulation can include foam insulation. The foam insulation can be formed by injecting and foaming urethane foam, a mixture of polyurethane and a foaming agent, between the inner and outer layers.

[0036] In one embodiment, the insulation may include a vacuum insulation material in addition to the foam insulation, or the insulation may consist solely of the vacuum insulation material instead of the foam insulation. The vacuum insulation material may include a core material and an outer shell material that accommodates the core material and seals the interior under a vacuum or near-vacuum pressure. However, the insulation material is not limited to the foam insulation or vacuum insulation material described above, and may include various materials that can be used for insulation.

[0037] A "storage room" may include a space defined by an interior wall. The storage room may further include an interior wall defining a corresponding space. The storage room may store various items, such as food, medicine, and cosmetics, and the storage room may be configured to be open on at least one side for the entry and exit of items.

[0038] A refrigerator may include one or more storage compartments. When a refrigerator includes two or more storage compartments, each compartment may have a different purpose and be maintained at different temperatures. To achieve this, each storage compartment may be separated from the others by a partition wall containing insulation.

[0039] The storage room may be designed to maintain an appropriate temperature range depending on its intended use, and may include a "refrigerator," a "freezer," or a "variable temperature room," which are distinguished by their intended use and / or temperature range. A refrigerator may be maintained at a temperature appropriate for refrigerating items, and a freezer may be maintained at a temperature appropriate for freezing items. "Refrigeration" may mean cooling items to a temperature that does not freeze them, and for example, a refrigerator may be maintained at a temperature ranging from 0 degrees Celsius to +7 degrees Celsius. "Freezing" may mean cooling items to freeze them or keep them frozen, and for example, a freezer may be maintained at a temperature ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to -1 degree Celsius. A variable temperature room may be used as either a refrigerator or a freezer, at the user's option or not.

[0040] In addition to names such as "refrigerator," "freezer," and "variable temperature room," a storage room may also be called by various other names such as "vegetable room," "fresh room," "cooling room," and "ice room." The terms "refrigerator," "freezer," and "variable temperature room" used hereinafter should be understood to encompass storage rooms having corresponding uses and temperature ranges.

[0041] In one embodiment, the refrigerator may include at least one door configured to open and close an open side of a storage compartment. The door may be configured to open and close one or more storage compartments, or a single door may be configured to open and close multiple storage compartments. The door may be installed on the front of the main body in a pivotal or sliding manner.

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to one embodiment.

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) may include a frame (10) forming an exterior, a support unit (20) coupled to the frame (10), and a length adjustment member (300) supported by a portion of the frame (10) and connected to the support unit (20).

[0045] The frame (10) can secure the components of the refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) and support a refrigerator or a refrigerator foam mold for foaming an insulating material. For example, a refrigerator foam mold can be secured to the upper portion of the frame (10). The insulating material can be urethane foam. The insulating material can have excellent thermal insulation and low-temperature properties. During the foaming process of the insulating material, high pressure can be generated along with heat. The pressure resulting from the foaming of the insulating material can be transmitted to the components of the refrigerator manufacturing facility (1).

[0046] In the manufacturing process of a refrigerator, foaming insulation may mean foaming it into a refrigerator foam mold, but for convenience, it may be expressed as foaming insulation into the refrigerator below.

[0047] The frame (10) may include a lower frame (12). When foaming insulation into the refrigerator, one side of the refrigerator may be supported by a support unit (20), and the other side of the refrigerator, which is the opposite side of the one side of the refrigerator, may be supported by the lower frame (12). The lower frame (12) may withstand the pressure caused by foaming the insulation of the refrigerator. The lower frame (12) may be formed in a wide plate shape. The lower frame (12) may be connected to the upper part of the frame (10) and / or a pillar connected to the upper part of the frame (10).

[0048] The frame (10) may include a support column (11). The support column (11) may be connected to the upper portion of the frame (10). The support column (11) may be coupled to a support unit (20). Both ends of the length-adjusting member (300) may be coupled to the support unit (20) and the support column (11), respectively. A refrigerator foam mold that is a target of foaming may be placed between the support column (11) and the lower frame (12).

[0049] When foaming insulation into a refrigerator, the insulation must be foamed under high pressure to efficiently fill the space requiring insulation within the refrigerator body. The refrigerator manufacturing equipment (1) may include a support unit (20) to withstand the high pressure caused by foaming the insulation.

[0050] The support unit (20) can be formed in a wide plate shape. The support unit (20) can be coupled to the frame (10). For example, the support unit (20) can be coupled to a support column (11).

[0051] The support unit (20) may include a first support body (110) and a second support body (120). The second support body (120) may be coupled to both sides of the first support body (110). Depending on the size of the refrigerator, the second support body (120) may be replaced with a configuration of various sizes.

[0052] The first support body (110) may be formed in a wide plate shape. The support unit (20) may be connected to the support pillar (11) via a length adjusting member (300). For example, the first support body (110) and the support pillar (11) may be combined with the length adjusting member (300) to connect the support unit (20) and the support pillar (11). The first support body (110) may support a portion of one side of the refrigerator when foaming insulation into the refrigerator. If the width of the first support body (110) is smaller than the width of one side of the refrigerator, the quality of one side of the refrigerator may deteriorate due to the pressure of the insulation.

[0053] To prevent this, the support unit (20) may include a second support body (120). The second support body (120) may be coupled to both sides of the first support body (110). While the first support body (110) is supported by the length adjustment member (300), the second support body (120) is not supported by the frame (10), so stability may be reduced. As a result, when foaming insulation into the refrigerator, the second support body (120) may be pushed by the pressure of the insulation, which may deteriorate the quality of the refrigerator body. Therefore, there is a need for a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) that includes a structure capable of withstanding the pressure of the insulation when combining the first support body (110) and the second support body (120).

[0054] The refrigerator manufacturing equipment (1) may include a length adjustment member (300). The length adjustment member (300) may adjust the distance between the support unit (20) and the lower frame (12). In other words, when foaming insulation material into the refrigerator, the length adjustment member (300) may adjust the distance between one side of the main body of the refrigerator and the support unit (20).

[0055] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to one embodiment, and Figs. 4 and 5 are exploded views of a portion of the refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to one embodiment. Referring to Figs. 3 to 5, the refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) may further include a connecting portion (200).

[0056] The connecting portion (200) can connect the first support body (110) and the second support body (120). When foaming insulation material in a refrigerator, one side (111) of the first support body and one side (121) of the second support body can be arranged on the same plane in order to stably support one side of the refrigerator.

[0057] The connecting portion (200) may include a guide portion (210), a fixing portion (220), and a receiving portion (230) that receives the guide portion (210) and the fixing portion (220). The guide portion (210) and the fixing portion (220) may be coupled to the first support body (110). The receiving portion (230) may be coupled to the second support body (120). However, the positions at which the guide portion (210), the fixing portion (220), and the receiving portion (230) are coupled are not limited thereto. For example, the guide portion (210) and the fixing portion (220) may be coupled to the second support body (120), and the receiving portion (230) may be coupled to the first support body (110). Hereinafter, for convenience, an embodiment in which the guide portion (210) and the fixing portion (220) are coupled to the first support body (110) and the receiving portion (230) is coupled to the second support body (120) will be described as an example.

[0058] The guide part (210) can be coupled to the first support body (110). The guide part (210) can guide the second support body (120) in the vertical direction of the first support body (110) when the second support body (120) is coupled to the first support body (110). The guide part (210) not only guides the coupling direction of the first support body (110) and the second support body (120), but can also be coupled to the receiving part (230) to prevent the second support body (120) from being pushed by the pressure of the insulation material of the refrigerator.

[0059] The fixing member (220) can be coupled to the first support body (110). The fixing member (220) can be coupled to the first support body (110) at a position spaced apart from the guide member (210) by a predetermined distance. The fixing member (220) can prevent the second support body (120) from being separated from the first support body (110) in the up-down direction, left-right direction, and front-back direction when the second support body (120) is coupled to the first support body (110). The fixing member (220) not only fixes the second support body (120) to the first support body (110), but can also serve to guide the second support body (120) when it is coupled to the first support body (110).

[0060] The receiving portion (230) can receive a guide portion (210) and a fixing portion (220). The receiving portion (230) can include a first receiving groove (240) for receiving the guide portion (210) and a second receiving groove (250) for receiving the fixing portion (220).

[0061] The second support member may include a cover rib (122) forming a portion of one side (121) of the second support body. The cover rib (122) may protrude from the second support body (120) in a direction toward the first support body (110) to form a space in which a receiving portion (230) may be included in the second support body (120). When the first support body (110) and the second support body (120) are coupled, the cover rib (122) may cover the connecting portion (200). Specifically, the cover rib (122) may cover the fixing portion (220), the guide portion (210), and the receiving portion (230).

[0062] Although the drawing illustrates a configuration in which two connecting portions (200) are included on each side of the first support body (110), the present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, the refrigerator manufacturing equipment (1) may include one connecting portion (200) or may include three or more connecting portions (200).

[0063] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to one embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a plan view of a portion of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to one embodiment.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 6, the support unit (20) may include a first support body (110) and a second support body (120) that are connected to both sides of the first support body (110) through connecting parts (200).

[0065] The second support body (120) can be coupled to the first support body (110) by being guided in the vertical direction. For example, the second support body (120) can be coupled to the first support body (110) by contacting the second support body (120) while being positioned higher than the first support body (110) and then sliding the second support body (120) downward.

[0066] The length adjustment member (300) may include an adjustment shaft (310) and a first connecting member (321) and a second connecting member (322) coupled to both sides of the adjustment shaft (310). When the adjustment shaft (310) is rotated, the length adjustment member (300) may move along the Y direction. When the adjustment shaft (310) is rotated in a first rotation direction, the length of the length adjustment member (300) may be lengthened. When the adjustment shaft (310) is rotated in a second rotation direction, the length of the length adjustment member (300) may be shortened. The second rotation direction may be opposite to the first rotation direction. The first rotation direction and the second rotation direction may be directions in which the rotation is performed with an axis parallel to the Y axis as the rotation axis. In other words, when the adjustment shaft (310) is rotated in the first rotation direction, the distance between the end of the first connecting member (321) and the end of the second connecting member (322) can increase, and when the adjustment shaft (310) is rotated in the second rotation direction, the distance between the end of the first connecting member (321) and the end of the second connecting member (322) can decrease.

[0067] The length adjustment member (300) may include a first fixing nut (331). The first fixing nut (331) is coupled to the adjustment shaft (310) and supported by the first connecting member (321) to prevent the length of the length adjustment member (300) from being reduced. Specifically, when the support unit (20) is subjected to pressure when foaming the insulation material in the refrigerator, force is applied to the first connecting member (321), and at this time, the first connecting member (321) can be supported.

[0068] The length adjustment member (300) may include a second fixing nut (332). The second fixing nut (332) is coupled to the adjustment shaft (310) and supported by the second connecting member (322) to prevent the length of the length adjustment member (300) from being reduced. Specifically, when the support unit (20) is subjected to pressure when foaming the insulation material in the refrigerator, force is applied to the second connecting member (322), and at this time, the second connecting member (322) can be supported.

[0069] FIGS. 8 and 9 are drawings illustrating a portion of a connection part (200) of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to one embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a state before a guide part (210) and a fixing part (220) are coupled to a receiving part (230), and FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating a state when a guide and fixing part (220) are coupled to a receiving part (230).

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the guide portion (210) may include a joining body (211) and a guide protrusion (212), and the fixing portion (220) may include a fixing body (221) and a fixing protrusion (222).

[0071] The guide portion (210) may include a coupling body (211). The coupling body (211) may be coupled to a side surface of the first support body (110). For example, the coupling body (211) may be formed in a square block shape. The coupling body (211) may include a plurality of holes formed to be coupled to the first support body (110) via screws.

[0072] The guide portion (210) may include a guide protrusion (212). The guide protrusion (212) may protrude from one surface of the coupling body (211) in a direction toward the receiving portion (230). In other words, when the connecting portion (200) is included in the support unit (20), the guide protrusion (212) may protrude from the first support body (110) in a direction toward the second support body (120). For example, the guide protrusion (212) may protrude from the coupling body (211) along the X direction. A portion of the guide protrusion (212) may have a cross-sectional area that decreases in the direction from the first support body (110) toward the second support body (120). The portion of the guide protrusion (212) where the cross-sectional area decreases may form a pointed shape. The portion of the guide protrusion (212) where the cross-sectional area decreases may be referred to as a tapered portion (213).

[0073] The fixed part (220) may include a fixed body (221). The fixed body (221) may be coupled to a side of the first support body (110). For example, the fixed body (221) may be formed in a square block shape. The fixed body (221) may include a plurality of holes formed to be coupled to the first support body (110) via screws.

[0074] The fixed portion (220) may include a fixed projection (222). The fixed projection (222) may protrude from the side of the fixed body (221). For example, the fixed projection (222) may protrude from the side of the fixed body (221) in the Y direction when the connecting portion (200) is included in the support unit (20).

[0075] The receiving portion (230) may include a first receiving groove (240). The first receiving groove (240) may receive the guide portion (210). The first receiving groove (240) may be formed to correspond to the outer surface of the guide portion (210). By forming the inner surface of the first receiving groove (240) and the outer surface of the guide portion (210) to correspond, a step may be prevented from occurring between one surface (111) of the first support body and one surface (121) of the second support body. The first receiving groove (240) may include a first inclined surface (241) formed to correspond to one surface of the guide protrusion (212), and a second inclined surface (242) formed to correspond to the other surface of the guide protrusion (212). One side of the guide protrusion (212) and the other side of the guide protrusion (212) can be arranged at a predetermined angle and form an outer surface of the tapered portion (213). The first inclined surface (241) and the second inclined surface (242) can be arranged at a predetermined angle.

[0076] The receiving portion (230) may include a second receiving groove (250). The second receiving groove (250) may receive the fixing portion (220). Specifically, the second receiving groove (250) may include a block groove (251) provided to receive the fixing body (221), and a protrusion groove (252) formed on both sides of the block groove (251) to receive the fixing protrusion (222).

[0077] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a length adjustment member (300) of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to an embodiment, and FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a length adjustment member (300) of a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) according to an embodiment.

[0078] The first connecting member (321) may include a first coupling hole (321a) formed at an end of the first connecting member (321). The support unit (20) and the length adjustment member (300) may be coupled through the first coupling hole (321a) and the coupling member. The second connecting member (322) may include a second coupling hole (322a) formed at an end of the second connecting member (322). The length adjustment member (300) and the support column (11) may be coupled through the second coupling hole (322a) and the coupling member.

[0079] The adjustment shaft (310) may include an adjustment body (313). The adjustment body (313), the first fixing nut (331), and the second fixing nut (332) may have an outer surface formed in a polygonal shape to facilitate rotation by a user.

[0080] The adjustment shaft (310) may include a first screw (311). The first screw (311) may be formed to protrude from one side of the adjustment body (313). The first screw (311) may include threads formed to be coupled with the first connecting member (321). For example, when the adjustment shaft (310) is rotated in the first rotational direction, the coupling between the first screw (311) and the first connecting member (321) may be released, and the distance between the end of the first connecting member (321) and the adjustment body (313) may increase.

[0081] The adjustment shaft (310) may include a second screw (312). The second screw (312) may be formed to protrude from the other side of the adjustment body (313). The second screw (312) may include threads formed to be coupled with the second connecting member (322). For example, when the adjustment shaft (310) is rotated in the second rotational direction, the coupling between the second screw (312) and the second connecting member (322) may be released, and the distance between the end of the second connecting member (322) and the adjustment body (313) may increase.

[0082] The threads of the first screw (311) may be formed so that the first connecting member (321) moves away from the adjusting body (313) when rotated in the first rotational direction. The threads of the first screw (311) may be formed so that the first connecting member (321) moves away from the adjusting body (313) when rotated in the second rotational direction.

[0083] The threads of the second screw (312) may be formed so that when rotated in the first rotational direction, the second connecting member (322) moves away from the adjusting body (313). The threads of the second screw (312) may be formed so that when rotated in the second rotational direction, the second connecting member (322) moves away from the adjusting body (313).

[0084] According to one embodiment, a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) is a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) that injects insulation into a refrigerator including a main body, wherein the refrigerator manufacturing facility includes a frame (10), a first support body (110) for supporting one side of the main body, a second support body (120) connected to a side end of the first support body (110), and a support unit (20) including a connecting portion (200) provided to connect the first support body (110) and the second support body (120), and a length adjusting member (300) for adjusting a distance between the support unit (20) and one side of the main body, wherein the connecting portion (200) is coupled to the first support body (110) and guides the second support body (120) in the vertical direction of the first support body (110) when the second support body (120) is coupled to the first support body (110), and the second support body (120) is coupled to the first support body (110). It includes a receiving portion (230) that is coupled to the body (120) and is provided to receive the guide portion (210).

[0085] The above guide part (210) may include a coupling body (211) that is provided to be coupled to a side surface of the first support body (110), and a guide protrusion (212) that protrudes from one surface of the coupling body (211) in a direction from the first support body (110) toward the second support body (120).

[0086] The above guide protrusion (212) may include a tapered portion (213) whose cross-sectional area decreases in the direction from the first support body (110) toward the second support body (120).

[0087] The above connecting portion (200) further includes a fixing portion (220) that prevents the second support body (120) from being separated from the first support body (110) and is coupled to the first support body (110) at a position spaced apart from the guide portion (210) by a predetermined distance, and the receiving portion (230) may include a first receiving groove (240) provided to receive the guide portion (210) and a second receiving groove (250) provided to receive the fixing portion (220).

[0088] The above-mentioned fixed part (220) may include a fixed body (221) that is provided to be coupled to the side surface of the first support body (110), and a fixed protrusion (222) that is provided to protrude from the side surface of the end of the fixed body (221).

[0089] The first receiving groove (240) may include a first inclined surface (241) formed to correspond to one surface of the guide protrusion (212), and a second inclined surface (242) formed to have a predetermined angle with the first inclined surface (241) so as to correspond to the other surface of the guide protrusion (212) which is positioned at a predetermined angle with one surface of the guide protrusion (212).

[0090] The second receiving groove (250) may include a block groove (251) for receiving the fixed body (221) and a protrusion groove (252) formed on both sides of the block groove (251) to receive the fixed protrusion (222).

[0091] The second support body (120) may be arranged to be coupled to the first support body (110) so that one side (121) of the second support body corresponding to one side of the main body is arranged on the same plane as one side (111) of the first support body corresponding to one side of the main body.

[0092] The second support body (120) may further include a cover rib (122) formed to form one side (121) of the second support body and cover the connecting portion (200).

[0093] The length adjustment member (300) includes an adjustment shaft (310) including an adjustment body (313), a first screw (311) protruding from one side of the adjustment body (313) and having a screw thread, and a second screw (312) protruding from the other side of the adjustment body (313) and having a screw thread, and when the adjustment shaft (310) rotates in a first rotational direction, the length of the length adjustment member (300) increases, and when the adjustment shaft (310) rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, the length of the length adjustment member (300) decreases.

[0094] The length adjustment member (300) includes a first connecting member (321) having a screw thread formed on the inside thereof and coupled with the first screw (311), and a second connecting member (322) having a screw thread formed on the inside thereof and coupled with the second screw (312). When the adjustment shaft (310) rotates in the first rotational direction, the distance between the end of the first connecting member (321) and the end of the second connecting member (322) may increase, and when the adjustment shaft (310) rotates in the second rotational direction, the distance between the end of the first connecting member (321) and the end of the second connecting member (322) may decrease.

[0095] The second connecting member (322) further includes a support column (11) to which the first connecting member (321) is connected, and the first connecting member (321) can be coupled to the support unit (20).

[0096] The length adjustment member (300) may further include a first fixing nut (331) coupled to the first screw (311) between the adjustment body (313) and the first connection member (321) to prevent the first connection member (321) from moving in a direction toward the adjustment body (313), and a second fixing nut (332) coupled to the second screw (312) between the adjustment body (313) and the second connection member (322) to prevent the second connection member (322) from moving in a direction toward the adjustment body (313).

[0097] When injecting insulation into the refrigerator, the first connecting member (321) can be supported by the first fixing nut (331), and the second connecting member (322) can be supported by the second fixing nut (332).

[0098] According to one embodiment, a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) is a refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) for injecting insulation into a refrigerator including a main body, wherein the refrigerator manufacturing facility (1) includes a frame (10) including a support pillar (11) and a lower frame (12) for supporting a lower portion of the main body when injecting insulation into the refrigerator, a support unit (20) provided to support one side of the main body to withstand pressure inside the refrigerator when injecting insulation into the refrigerator, and a length adjustment member (300) for adjusting a distance between the support unit (20) and one side of the main body, wherein the length adjustment member (300) includes an adjustment body (313), an adjustment shaft (310) including a first screw (311) protruding from one side of the adjustment body (313) and having a thread formed therein and a second screw (312) protruding from the other side of the adjustment body (313) and having a thread formed therein, and a first connecting member (310) having a thread formed therein and coupled to the first screw (311). It includes a second connecting member (322) having a screw thread formed on the inside thereof and coupled with the second screw (312), and when the adjusting shaft (310) rotates in the first rotational direction, the distance between the support unit (20) and the lower frame (12) becomes shorter, and when the adjusting shaft (310) rotates in the second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, the distance between the support unit (20) and the lower frame (12) becomes longer.

[0099] The above support unit (20) may include a first support body (110) for supporting one side of the main body, a second support body (120) connected to both sides of the support body, and a connecting portion (200) provided to connect the first support body (110) and the second support body (120).

[0100] The above connecting portion (200) includes a guide portion (210) that is coupled to one of the first support body (110) and the second support body (120) and guides the second support body (120) in the vertical direction of the first support body (110) when the second support body (120) is coupled to the first support body (110), a fixing portion (220) that prevents the second support body (120) from being separated from the first support body (110) and is coupled to one of the first support body (110) and the second support body (120) at a position spaced apart from the guide portion (210) by a predetermined distance, a first receiving groove (240) that is provided to receive the guide portion (210) and a second receiving groove (250) that is provided to receive the fixing portion (220), and the first support body (110) and the second support body (120) It may include a receiving portion (230) to be coupled to the remaining one of the bodies (120).

[0101] The length adjustment member (300) may further include a first fixing nut (331) coupled to the first screw (311) between the adjustment body (313) and the first connection member (321) to prevent the first connection member (321) from moving in a direction toward the adjustment body (313), and a second fixing nut (332) coupled to the second screw (312) between the adjustment body (313) and the second connection member (322) to prevent the second connection member (322) from moving in a direction toward the adjustment body (313).

[0102] The above guide portion (210) may include a coupling body (211) provided to be coupled to a side surface of either one of the first support body (110) and the second support body (120), and a guide protrusion (212) including a tapered portion (213) that protrudes from one surface of the coupling body (211) and has a cross-sectional area that decreases in a direction from either one of the first support body (110) and the second support body (120) toward the other one of the first support body (110) and the second support body (120), and the fixing portion (220) may include a fixing body (221) provided to be coupled to a side surface of either one of the first support body (110) and the second support body (120), and a fixing protrusion (222) provided to protrude from a side surface of an end portion of the fixing body (221).

[0103] The first receiving groove (240) includes a first inclined surface (241) formed to correspond to one surface of the guide protrusion (212), and a second inclined surface (242) formed to have a predetermined angle with the first inclined surface (241) so as to correspond to the other surface of the guide protrusion (212) which is positioned at a predetermined angle with one surface of the guide protrusion (212), and the second receiving groove (250) may include a block groove (251) for accommodating the fixed body (221), and protrusion grooves (252) formed on both sides of the block groove (251) for accommodating the fixed protrusion (222).

[0104] According to the present disclosure, when the first support body (110) and the second support body (120) are combined, the connecting portion (200) guides one side (121) of the second support body and one side (111) of the first support body to be arranged on the same plane, thereby stably supporting one side of the main body of the refrigerator when foaming insulation material into the refrigerator, thereby improving the quality of the refrigerator's exterior.

[0105] According to the present disclosure, since the length adjustment member (300) includes a rotatable adjustment shaft (310), by rotating the adjustment shaft (310), the length of the length adjustment member (300) can be finely adjusted, so that when foaming insulation material in the refrigerator, the support unit (20) can be stably brought into contact with one surface of the refrigerator, thereby improving the quality of the refrigerator's exterior.

[0106] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0107] The above illustrates and describes specific embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. In a refrigerator manufacturing facility that injects insulation into a refrigerator including a main body, The above refrigerator manufacturing facility, frame; A support unit including a first support body for supporting one side of the main body, a second support body connected to a side end of the first support body, and a connecting portion provided to connect the first support body and the second support body; and A length adjusting member for adjusting the distance between the support unit and one side of the main body; The above connection part, A guide part coupled to the first support body and guiding the second support body in the upper and lower direction of the first support body when the second support body is coupled to the first support body; A refrigerator manufacturing facility including a receiving portion coupled to the second support body and configured to receive the guide portion.

2. In paragraph 1, The above guide part, A joining body provided to be joined to the side of the first support body, A refrigerator manufacturing facility including a guide protrusion protruding from one side of the above-mentioned joining body in a direction from the first support body toward the second support body.

3. In paragraph 2, A refrigerator manufacturing facility wherein the guide protrusion includes a tapered portion whose cross-sectional area decreases in the direction from the first support body toward the second support body.

4. In paragraph 3, The above connection part, The second support body further includes a fixing member that prevents the second support body from being separated from the first support body and is coupled to the first support body at a position spaced apart from the guide member by a predetermined distance, The above-mentioned receiving part is, A first receiving groove provided to receive the above guide portion, A refrigerator manufacturing facility including a second receiving groove provided to receive the above-mentioned fixed part.

5. In paragraph 4, The above fixed part, A fixed body provided to be coupled to the side of the first support body; A refrigerator manufacturing facility including a fixing projection provided to protrude from the side of the end of the above-mentioned fixed body.

6. In paragraph 5, The above first receiving home is, A first inclined surface formed to correspond to one side of the above guide protrusion, A refrigerator manufacturing facility including a second inclined surface formed to have a predetermined angle with the first inclined surface so as to correspond to the other surface of the guide protrusion, which is positioned at a predetermined angle with one surface of the guide protrusion.

7. In paragraph 5, The above second receiving home is, A block home for accommodating the above fixed body, A refrigerator manufacturing facility comprising a protrusion groove formed on both sides of the block groove to accommodate the fixing protrusion.

8. In paragraph 1, The above second support body, A refrigerator manufacturing facility in which one side of the second support body corresponding to one side of the main body is coupled to the first support body so that the one side of the second support body corresponding to one side of the main body is arranged on the same plane as the one side of the first support body corresponding to one side of the main body.

9. In paragraph 8, The above second support body, A refrigerator manufacturing facility further comprising a cover rib formed to form one side of the second support body and cover the connecting portion.

10. In paragraph 1, The above length adjustment member is, An adjusting body, comprising a first screw protruding from one side of the adjusting body and having a thread formed therein, and an adjusting shaft including a second screw protruding from the other side of the adjusting body and having a thread formed therein, When the above adjustment shaft rotates in the first rotational direction, the length of the length adjustment member becomes longer, A refrigerator manufacturing facility in which the length of the length adjusting member is shortened in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction of the above-mentioned adjusting shaft.

11. In paragraph 10, The above length adjustment member is, A first connecting member having threads formed on the inside thereof and coupled with the first screw; A second connecting member having threads formed on the inside thereof and coupled with the second screw is included, When the above control shaft rotates in the first rotational direction, the distance between the end of the first connecting member and the end of the second connecting member increases, A refrigerator manufacturing facility in which the distance between the end of the first connecting member and the end of the second connecting member becomes shorter when the controlling shaft rotates in the second rotational direction.

12. In paragraph 11, Further comprising a support column to which the second connecting member is connected, A refrigerator manufacturing facility wherein the first connecting member is coupled to the support unit.

13. In paragraph 12, The above length adjustment member is, A first fixing nut coupled to the first screw between the adjusting body and the first connecting member to prevent the first connecting member from moving in a direction toward the adjusting body; A refrigerator manufacturing facility further comprising a second fixing nut coupled to the second screw between the adjusting body and the second connecting member to prevent the second connecting member from moving in a direction toward the adjusting body.

14. In Article 13 A refrigerator manufacturing facility wherein, when injecting insulation into the refrigerator, the first connecting member is supported by the first fixing nut, and the second connecting member is supported by the second fixing nut.

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