Home appliance

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a home appliance. The present invention may comprise: a case having a storage space therein; and a door provided in front of the storage space to open or close the storage space. A first electronic component may be arranged in the case, and a second electronic component may be arranged in the door. The first electronic component and the second electronic component may be electrically connected by a wire. In this case, a wire guide may be arranged at a lower portion of the door. The wire guide may guide an alignment direction of the wire. Since the wire is aligned at the lower portion of the door along the wire guide, the concern that the wire is exposed to the outside of the home appliance may be reduced.

Description

home appliances

[0001] The present invention relates to a home appliance.

[0002] Home appliances, such as cooking appliances, refrigerators, and clothes washers, that have doors and can accommodate objects within their internal spaces are widely used. These appliances may have a cavity forming the exterior of the appliance, containing a space for accommodating objects, and a door for opening and closing the space.

[0003] Recently, various electronic components are being installed in the doors of home appliances. For example, doors may contain touch sensors, displays, lighting devices, and communication devices. These electronic components are powered by the main body of the home appliance, enabling their operation.

[0004] The above electronic components may be electrically connected to the main control unit provided in the main body of the home appliance via wires. The wires may be arranged along the interior of the main body of the home appliance to connect the electronic components of the door and the main control unit. Both ends of the wires arranged inside the main body may be connected to the electronic components of the door and the main control unit, respectively.

[0005] However, wires in appliances with very high internal temperatures, such as cooking appliances equipped with heating devices, can heat up above their permissible temperature. In particular, wires located within the appliance's body are more susceptible to heat and damage due to their proximity to the heating device. Furthermore, wires used to connect communication devices or video equipment are particularly vulnerable to high-temperature environments, as their inherent characteristics make it difficult to apply high-heat-resistant coatings.

[0006] To address this, the wire may extend along the outer edge of the case. For example, the wire may be positioned along the surface of the appliance case. In this case, the wire's temperature can be relatively lowered compared to when the wire is positioned inside the appliance body. However, since the appliance case is also made of metal, there is still a limit to the heat from the heating device being transferred to the wire.

[0007] Additionally, since the wire extends between the body and the door, the wire may be exposed to the outside when the door is opened. This exposure detracts from the aesthetic appeal of the appliance and may even lead to damage to the wire.

[0008] Additionally, the wire may also move as the door opens and closes. Due to its flexible material, the wire can move freely in various directions. This free movement of the wire can interfere with surrounding components, causing wear or damage.

[0009] Meanwhile, built-in appliances, which are stored inside furniture, are also being used recently. However, the process of storing these appliances inside furniture has raised concerns about the exposed wires of the appliances getting caught on the furniture surface, causing damage or removal.

[0010] The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and the purpose of the present invention is to minimize the exposure of the wire connecting the door and the body of a home appliance.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to shorten the installation path of a wire connecting the body and door of a home appliance, while at the same time blocking the heat / cold air of the home appliance transmitted to the wire.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to arrange wires along a predetermined installation path inside a home appliance.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to prevent wires from being damaged during the process of installing a home appliance in a built-in manner.

[0014] According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above-described object, the present invention may include a case having a storage space inside, and a door provided in front of the storage space to open and close the storage space. A first electronic component may be arranged in the case, and a second electronic component may be arranged in the door. The first electronic component and the second electronic component may be electrically connected by a wire. At this time, a wire guide may be arranged at the bottom of the door. The wire guide may guide the alignment direction of the wire. Since the wire is aligned at the bottom of the door along the wire guide, the concern of the wire being exposed to the outside of the home appliance may be reduced.

[0015] The above wire guide can extend in the height direction of the door. The wire can be aligned downwardly of the door by the wire guide.

[0016] The second electronic component may be arranged in a first direction inside the door. The wire guide may align the wire in a second direction different from the first direction.

[0017] The above door may be provided with a door hinge connecting the door and the case. The wire guide may be coupled to the door hinge.

[0018] The above door hinge may be provided with a hinge housing. The wire guide may be coupled to the lower end of the hinge housing.

[0019] The above hinge housing can form a continuous wire guide path with the above panel frame.

[0020] The hinge housing may be formed with a recessed guide portion through which the wire passes. The recessed guide portion may be formed by recessing from the hinge housing in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wire extends along the door.

[0021] The door may include a front panel, a rear panel laminated to the front panel, and a panel frame disposed on the rear side of the front panel and surrounding a perimeter of the rear panel. The wire guide may be disposed on the lower side of the panel frame. The panel frame and the wire guide may form a continuous wire guide path.

[0022] The door may be provided with a plurality of panels and a panel frame surrounding the periphery of at least some of the panels. The panel frame and the wire guide may form a continuous wire guide path. In this case, the wire guide path may be formed in the height direction of the door.

[0023] The above wire may include a first wire connected to the first electronic component and a second wire connected to the second electronic component. In this case, the first wire and the second wire may be connected to each other at a side of the case.

[0024] The first wire and the second wire may be connected to each other by a connector assembly. The connector assembly may be disposed on a lower side of the case.

[0025] A wire cover may be arranged on a side of the case. The wire cover may shield the wires arranged along the side of the case.

[0026] A wire protection space may be formed between the wire cover and the side of the case. The wire may be placed within the wire protection space.

[0027] A power compartment may be formed on the upper portion of the case. The first electronic component may be placed inside the power compartment. The wire cover may guide one end of the wire into the power compartment.

[0028] The wire cover may include a first wire cover disposed on a side of the case and wrapping the wire. The wire cover may further include a second wire cover disposed lower than the first wire cover on the side of the case and wrapping the wire. In this case, the first wire cover and the second wire cover may form a continuous wire protection space.

[0029] The first wire cover and the second wire cover may have different widths.

[0030] A front frame facing the rear of the door may be arranged on the front of the case. A cover hook that is hooked to the edge of the front frame may protrude from the wire cover.

[0031] A front frame facing the rear of the door may be arranged on the front of the case. The wire cover may be provided with a frame guide that wraps around the lower portion of the front frame. The wire may be guided along the surface of the frame guide.

[0032] The door may be provided with a plurality of panels and a panel frame that surrounds the periphery of at least some of the panels among the plurality of panels. The wire guide may include a guide fixing body that is fixed to the panel frame. The wire guide may include a guide body that extends from the fixing body in the height direction of the door and has a wire channel formed therein through which the wire passes.

[0033] The above wire guide may be formed with a wire channel through which the wire passes. The wire channel may be formed with a channel inlet that opens toward the rear of the door. In this case, the channel inlet may be shielded by the rear of the door.

[0034] The wire guide and the surface of the door can form a wire channel through which the wire passes. Each end of the wire channel can be opened in the height direction of the door.

[0035] The door may include a front panel. The wire guide and the surface of the front panel may define a wire channel through which the wire passes.

[0036] The above wire channels can be formed in two or more different directions.

[0037] A portion of the above wire channel may have a sloped portion that guides the wire in an inclined direction with respect to the height direction of the door.

[0038] The wire may include a first wire connected to the first electronic component and a second wire connected to the second electronic component. The first wire and the second wire may be connected to each other by a connector assembly. The connector assembly may be positioned between the second wire cover and a side surface of the case.

[0039] The lower portion of the wire cover and the lower portion of the wire guide may be spaced apart from each other. A wire connection path may be formed between the lower portion of the wire cover and the lower portion of the wire guide. The wire connection path may extend along a side surface of the case.

[0040] A front frame facing the rear of the door may be arranged on the front of the case. The lower part of the front frame may be arranged on the wire connection path.

[0041] The above wire guide can be placed between the case and the front panel.

[0042] The above wire cover may be provided with a support arm protruding toward the surface of the front frame.

[0043] The above support arm is supported on the surface of the front frame, thereby preventing the wire cover from being separated in a direction away from the side of the case.

[0044] A wire protection space can be defined between the side of the case and the inner surface of the wire cover facing the side of the case.

[0045] A guide rib that defines the wire protection space may protrude from the inner surface of the above wire cover. The wire may be aligned along the wire protection space defined by the guide rib.

[0046] The above wire guide can be aligned in a first direction when the door is closed, and can be aligned in a second direction different from the first direction when the door is open.

[0047] The above wire guide may be formed with a guide outlet for aligning the wire to the outside of the door.

[0048] The above guide exit can be opened in a first direction when the door is closed, and can be opened in a second direction different from the first direction when the door is open.

[0049] The above wire guide is arranged on the door and rotates together with the door, and can align the wire inside the door.

[0050] The above wire cover is arranged on the side of the case and can be aligned by the wire guide to form a path for the wire to extend to the rear of the door.

[0051] When the door is opened, the wire guide can align the wire toward the rear of the door.

[0052] The home appliance according to the present invention as discussed above has the following effects.

[0053] In the present invention, electronic components placed on the door can be connected to the main body of the home appliance via wires. Wire guides are positioned at the bottom of the door to guide the alignment of the wires. Since the wires are aligned along the wire guides at the bottom of the door, the risk of the wires being exposed to the outside of the home appliance is reduced, thereby enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the home appliance.

[0054] Additionally, in the present invention, when the door is opened, the wire guide can be aligned toward the rear of the appliance. By aligning the wire guide toward the rear of the appliance, the wire path between the door and the main body can be shortened. Consequently, even when the door is opened, the wire exposure path is shortened, preventing wire exposure.

[0055] Additionally, in the present invention, the wire guide can align the wire along the edge of the door, moving away from the door. This reduces the heat / cold air from the door directly transmitted to the wire.

[0056] In addition, in the present invention, when the door is opened, the wire guide can be aligned toward the rear of the appliance. When the wire guide is aligned toward the rear of the appliance, the wire path between the door and the main body can be shortened. Consequently, even when the door is opened, the exposed wire path is shortened, preventing wire exposure. This alignment improves the convenience of wire installation, and since the wire has a consistent path, interference with surrounding components can be prevented.

[0057] In addition, in the present invention, a wire cover is placed on the side of the appliance, and the wires can be aligned along the wire cover. Since the wires can be arranged along a consistent path along the wire cover, the convenience of wire installation is enhanced. Furthermore, since the wires follow a consistent path, interference with surrounding components can be prevented.

[0058] Furthermore, since the wires in the present invention can be positioned on the side of the case, the installation / removal of the wires can be easily accomplished compared to installing the wires on the bottom of the case or inside the frame. Furthermore, since the wires can be exposed when the wire cover is removed, the wires also have the advantage of improved maintainability.

[0059] Additionally, the connector assembly connected to the wire may be shielded by the wire cover and not exposed. Since the entire connection area of ​​the wire, including the connector assembly, is shielded and protected by the wire cover, the safety and reliability of the wire connection area can be improved.

[0060] Additionally, in the present invention, the wire guide and wire cover can form a continuous wire path. When the wire guide and wire cover form a continuous wire path, the wire can be aligned along a consistent path, which improves both wire assembly and maintainability.

[0061] Additionally, in the present invention, the wire cover may be provided with a frame guide that surrounds the edge of the front frame of the main body. The wire may be guided along the surface of the frame guide. This prevents the wire from directly contacting the sharp edge of the front frame, thereby improving the durability of the wire.

[0062] Additionally, in the present invention, the door panel frame and wire guide can form a continuous wire guide path. This wire guide path can align the wire along a fixed path toward the bottom of the door. Accordingly, the wire is arranged along the edge of the door without penetrating into the viewing area formed at the center of the door, thereby enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the appliance and facilitating wire alignment.

[0063] Additionally, in the present invention, the wire guide can be attached to a door hinge provided on the door. Since the wire guide can be installed using a door hinge provided on a conventional door, there is also the advantage of high compatibility of the wire guide.

[0064] In addition, since the door hinge is also provided with a structure for guiding the wire, the door hinge and the wire guide can cooperate with each other to further improve the alignment of the wire.

[0065] Additionally, the wire cover of the present invention may have protruding guide ribs that define a wire protection space. These guide ribs form a guide path that aligns the wires, not only ensuring that the wires are aligned in a more consistent direction, but also preventing the wires from drifting within the wire cover. This further improves wire alignment.

[0066] Additionally, in the present invention, the wire cover may be provided with a support arm. The support arm may protrude in a substantially cantilevered configuration and be supported by the front frame. When the support arm is supported by the front frame, even if an external force is applied to the wire cover in a direction that separates it from the case, the wire cover can be prevented from being separated, thereby improving the mounting stability of the wire cover.

[0067] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a home appliance according to the present invention stored in furniture.

[0068] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention from a different angle than Fig. 2.

[0070] Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing a wire cover separated from a case constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Figure 5 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Fig. 6 is an enlarged view showing the lower part of the case with the second wire cover among the wire covers constituting one embodiment of the present invention omitted.

[0073] Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the structure of a door and wire constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the rear panel separated from a door constituting one embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Fig. 9 is a rear view showing the structure of a door constituting one embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing the structure of a second electronic component constituting one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Fig. 11 is an enlarged perspective view showing the structure of a wire guide constituting one embodiment of the present invention and a wire guided by the wire guide.

[0078] Fig. 12 is an enlarged view showing the direction of extension of a wire guided by a wire guide and a wire cover at the lower side of a case constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing the structure of a hinge housing and a wire guide constituting one embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing a wire guide constituting an embodiment of the present invention arranged at the rear of a door.

[0081] Fig. 15 is an enlarged perspective view showing a door frame and a wire guide constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Fig. 16 is a perspective view showing the structure of a wire guide constituting one embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] Fig. 17 is a perspective view showing the structure of a wire cover constituting one embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Fig. 18 is a perspective view showing a second wire cover constituting one embodiment of the present invention separated from the case.

[0085] Fig. 19 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which a second wire cover and a front frame are coupled to each other at the rear of a door constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Fig. 20 is a perspective view showing the structure of a second embodiment of a wire cover constituting the present invention.

[0087] Fig. 21 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of a wire cover constituting the present invention separated from the case.

[0088] Fig. 22 is a perspective view showing the lower structure of a home appliance to which a third embodiment of a wire cover constituting the present invention is applied.

[0089] Fig. 23 is a perspective view showing the lower structure of a home appliance to which a third embodiment of a wire cover constituting the present invention is applied, from a different angle than Fig. 22.

[0090] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. When designating components in each drawing, it should be noted that, where possible, identical components will be given the same reference numerals, even if they appear in different drawings. Furthermore, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known structure or function is deemed to hinder understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0091] The present invention relates to a home appliance. Here, the home appliance may refer to a device having an internal storage space (not shown) and the storage space being enclosed by a door (70). The door (70) may be positioned in front of the storage space and serve to open and close the storage space. Here, "front" refers to the direction facing the user when positioned in front of the home appliance.

[0092] Referring to Figure 1, FW represents the front of the appliance, RW represents the rear of the appliance, LT represents the left side of the appliance, and RT represents the right side of the appliance. These terms will be used hereinafter to indicate direction.

[0093] The above home appliances may include various home appliances such as cooking appliances, refrigerators, freezers, kimchi refrigerators, plant cultivation devices, stylers, and washing machines. Below, a cooking appliance will be described as an example among the above home appliances.

[0094] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned home appliance can be stored in the interior of furniture in a built-in manner. For example, the above-mentioned cooking appliance can be a cooking appliance installed in a built-in manner. Fig. 1 illustrates an example of a cooking appliance according to the present invention installed in a built-in manner. As can be seen therein, the cooking appliance of this embodiment can be installed in kitchen furniture (1) or the like so that only the front of the cooking appliance is exposed forward. In this case, the front of the cooking appliance can include a door (70) and a controller (50).

[0095] Referring to Fig. 1, the structure of the kitchen furniture (1) will be briefly described. The kitchen furniture (1) can surround the lower surface, the back surface, the upper surface, and the side surface of the cooking appliance, excluding the front surface of the cooking appliance. The kitchen furniture (1) can include a lower surface (2), a back surface (3), an upper surface (4), and a side surface (5). The lower surface (2), the back surface (3), the upper surface (4), and the side surface (5) surround the lower surface, the back surface, the upper surface, and the side surface of the cooking appliance, respectively, and only the front surface of the cooking appliance can be exposed to the outside. In another example, some of the lower surface (2), the back surface (3), the upper surface (4), and the side surface (5) may be omitted.

[0096] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, one embodiment of a cooking appliance according to the present invention is illustrated. As shown, the cooking appliance may have a roughly hexahedral shape. The front-back, left-right, and top-down heights of the cooking appliance may be formed to be approximately similar in size. Alternatively, the front-back, left-right, and top-down heights of the cooking appliance may be formed to be different from each other.

[0097] The above cooking appliance includes a case (10) having a storage space formed therein. The case (10) forms the exterior of the cooking appliance. The case (10) may include an upper case (11) forming the upper surface of the cooking appliance, a side case (12) forming the side surface, a rear case (13) forming the rear surface, and a bottom case (14) forming the bottom. Although not shown, an inner case may be arranged inside the case (10). Hereinafter, the case (10) and the inner case (10) will be referred to as the case (10) without distinction.

[0098] Although not shown, a power supply compartment may be arranged at the bottom of the upper case (11). The power supply compartment may be an empty space formed between the case (10) and the inner case. One or more components of the main control unit, such as a circuit board, a cooling fan, a water tank for steam function, and a lighting device (180), may be arranged in the power supply compartment. In the present embodiment, the main control unit arranged in the power supply compartment may be electrically connected to an image acquisition device (100) arranged inside the door (70).

[0099] At this time, the wires (W1, W2) can electrically connect between the main control unit and the image acquisition device (100). The wires (W1, W2) can be arranged along the side of the case (10) and the lower part of the door (70) to connect between the main control unit and the image acquisition device (100). These wires (W1, W2) can be protected by a wire guide (200) and a wire cover (300) to be described later to increase wear resistance while guiding the path.

[0100] Referring to Fig. 3, a front frame (20) may be placed on the front of the case (10) facing the door (70). The front frame (20) may have a square frame shape with an open center so as not to obscure the storage space. The front frame (20) may be placed between the case (10) and the door (70). The front frame (20) may be made of a metal material. The front frame (20) may be coated with vitreous ceramics. That is, the surface of the front frame (20) may be manufactured using a vitreous enamel method. The structure of the front frame (20) will be described again below.

[0101] The cooking appliance may be provided with an upper panel (50). The upper panel (50) may be provided with an operating unit (55). The operating unit (55) may serve to operate the functions of the cooking appliance and display the status of the cooking appliance. The operating unit (55) may be configured as a touch panel. As another example, the upper panel (50) may be provided with a plurality of operating knobs (not shown).

[0102] A wire cover (300) to be described below may be placed on the side of the case (10), i.e., the side case (12). The wire cover (300) may guide wires (W1, W2) placed along the side of the case (10). Here, guidance may include the wire cover (300) setting the extension direction of the wires (W1, W2) and wrapping the surface of the wires (W1, W2) to protect the wires (W1, W2).

[0103] The above wire cover (300) may be arranged along the extension direction of the wires (W1, W2). In the present embodiment, the wire cover (300) includes a first wire cover (310) and a second wire cover (350). The first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350) may have different heights based on the height direction of the case (10).

[0104] Referring to Fig. 4, the wire cover (300) is shown separated from the case (10). The wire cover (300) can be fixed to the case (10) in a detachable state. The wire cover (300) can be fixed to the case (10) using a fastener (not shown) such as a screw. If necessary, the user can detach the wire cover (300) to maintain the wires (W1, W2).

[0105] Referring to Fig. 5, when the wire cover (300) is separated from the case (10), the wires (W1, W2) arranged on the side of the case (10) may be exposed. The wires (W1, W2) may be arranged in the height direction of the case (10) (up and down direction based on Fig. 5) on the side of the case (10). When the wire cover (300) covers the wires (W1, W2) arranged in this manner, the wires (W1, W2) may be stored between the wire cover (300) and the side case (12).

[0106] In this embodiment, the wires (W1, W2) include a first wire (W1) and a second wire (W2). The first wire (W1) may be connected to the main control unit. The second wire (W2) may be connected to the image acquisition device (100). This is an example, and the first wire (W1) may be connected to various electronic components arranged in the electrical room. The second wire (W2) may also be connected to various electronic components, such as a display (not shown) arranged inside the door (70). Hereinafter, the electronic component connected to the first wire (W1) is referred to as a first electronic component, and the electronic component connected to the second wire (W2) is referred to as a second electronic component (100).

[0107] The first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) may be connected to each other by a connector assembly (C). The connector assembly (C) may include a first connector (C1) connected to the first wire (W1) and a second connector (C2) connected to the second wire (W2). When the first connector (C1) and the second connector (C2) are coupled to each other, the first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) may be electrically connected to each other.

[0108] FIG. 5 illustrates a state in which the connector assembly (C) is arranged at the front lower portion of the side case (12). When the connector assembly (C) is arranged at the front lower portion of the side case (12) in this manner, a distance for a user to approach the connector assembly (C) from the front of the cooking appliance can be formed to be short. In addition, when the connector assembly (C) is arranged at the front lower portion of the side case (12), the exposed area of ​​the wires (W1, W2) can be reduced.

[0109] Referring to Fig. 6, the second wire cover (350) is omitted, and the connector assembly (C), the first wire (W1), and the second wire (W2) are exposed. When the second wire cover (350) is placed on the side case (12), the connector assembly (C) can be shielded by the second wire cover (350). When the second wire cover (350) is removed, the connector assembly (C) is exposed, so the user can remove the second wire cover (350) and maintain the connector assembly (C).

[0110] The first wire (W1) may be guided vertically along the first wire cover (310). FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which the remaining portion of the first wire (W1), except for one end connected to the first connector (C1), is shielded by the first wire cover (310). Alternatively, a portion of the second wire (W2) may extend forward toward the door (70). This structure will be described again below.

[0111] Referring to Fig. 7, the door (70) is illustrated. Looking at the structure of the door (70), the skeleton of the door (70) can be formed by a panel frame (80). The panel frame (80) can have an approximately square frame shape. A through-hole (not given a drawing symbol), which is a kind of empty space, can be opened at the center of the panel frame (80). A rear panel (Gb) constituting the door panel can be arranged in the through-hole. The front panel (Ga) is exposed at the front of the cooking appliance, and the panel frame (80) can be covered by the rear of the front panel (Ga).

[0112] Drawing symbol V indicates a see-through portion. The see-through portion (V) is for viewing the inside of the storage space from the outside and may be made of a transparent material. The see-through portion (V) may be viewed as a part of the front panel (Ga) constituting the front of the door (70). The see-through portion (V) may be provided at the center of the front panel (Ga). For example, the edge portion of the front panel (Ga) may have a material with a high surface roughness, unlike the see-through portion (V), or a separate opaque film may be applied to the edge portion of the front panel (Ga). In this case, the edge portion of the front panel (Ga), excluding the see-through portion (V), makes it impossible to view the storage space.

[0113] In the present embodiment, a second electronic component (100) is arranged inside the door (70). The second electronic component (100) may include at least one of a camera device (170) for acquiring an image of the storage space and a light for irradiating light into the storage space. At this time, the second electronic component (100) may be arranged at a position outside the transparent portion (V) so as not to be exposed from the front. Although FIG. 7 illustrates a position where the second electronic component (100) is mounted inside the door (70), the second electronic component (100) may not be visible from the front of the cooking appliance. This is because, as described above, the edge portion of the front panel (Ga) excluding the transparent portion (V) is opaque. At least a portion of the wire guide path (WP1-WP4) along which the second wire (W2) is guided, which will be described later, may also be formed on the edge portion of the front panel (Ga). The above drawing reference numeral 75 indicates an upper handle (75) for opening and closing the door.

[0114] As shown in Fig. 7, the cooking device may include a first wire (W1) and a second wire (W2). The first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) are electrically connected to each other. The first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) may be collectively referred to as wires (W1, W2). At this time, the second wire (W2) may be connected to the second electronic component (100). The second wire (W2) may supply signals and power to the second electronic component (100).

[0115] The first wire (W1) may be positioned outside the door (70), more precisely, along the side of the case (10) (see FIG. 5). Part or all of the second wire (W2) may be positioned inside the door (70). One end of the second wire (W2) is connected to the second electronic component (100), and the other end of the second wire (W2) is connected to a connector assembly (C) to be described below, and a portion corresponding to the space between the one end and the other end may be positioned inside the door (70).

[0116] The first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) can be connected to each other at the lower side of the case (10) outside the door (70). The first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) can be connected to each other at the lower side of the case (10) through a connector assembly (C). The connector assembly (C) includes a first connector (C1) and a second connector (C2). The first wire (W1) can be connected to the first connector (C1), and the second wire (W2) can be connected to the second connector (C2).

[0117] Since the connector assembly (C) is disposed on the lower side of the case (10), there is no concern that it will be exposed to the outside through the door (70). In addition, since the connector assembly (C) is not disposed inside the relatively narrow door (70), maintenance of the connector assembly (C) can be relatively easy. The connector assembly (C) is disposed on the side of the case (10), more precisely, on the lower front side of the side case (12), and can be shielded by a wire cover (300) to be described later.

[0118] As shown in Fig. 7, the wires (W1, W2) can be arranged along a wire guide path (WP1-WP4). Here, the wire guide path (WP1-WP4) refers to a path that starts from the second electronic component (100) and extends to the electrical room where the first electronic component is arranged. In order for the wires (W1, W2) to be arranged along the wire guide path (WP1-WP4), the present embodiment includes a wire guide (200) and a wire cover (300) to be described later.

[0119] The above wire guide paths (WP1-WP4) can be divided into multiple paths. Referring to FIG. 5 together with FIG. 7, the wire guide paths (WP1-WP4) may include (i) a first wire path (WP1) formed by the panel frame (80), (ii) a second wire path (WP2) formed between the door (70) and the case (10), (iii) a third wire path (WP3) formed along the height direction (up-down direction) of the case (10) from the side of the case (10), and (iv) a fourth wire path (WP4) formed along the front-back direction (left-right direction) of the case (10) from the side of the case (10). Herein, the fourth wire path may be omitted. Hereinafter, the structure for forming these wire guide paths (WP1-WP4) will be examined in detail.

[0120] Referring to Fig. 8, the rear panel (Gb) among the door panels constituting the door (70) is shown separated. The door panel may include a front panel (Ga) and a rear panel (Gb). The front panel (Ga) and the rear panel (Gb) are laminated to form a single door panel. The rear panel (Gb) may cover the second electronic component (100) arranged on the rear side (Ga') of the front panel (Ga). In this way, the harsh environment of the storage space can be prevented from directly affecting the second electronic component (100).

[0121] Drawing reference numeral 80 denotes a panel frame (80) surrounding the rear panel (Gb). The panel frame (80) constitutes the skeleton of the door (70) and may include a door hinge (H, see FIG. 11) connecting the door (70) and the case (10). An upper frame (88) may be arranged on the upper portion of the panel frame (80), and a lower frame (89) may be arranged on the lower portion.

[0122] The front panel (Ga) may have a larger area than the rear panel (Gb). When the panel frame (80) is arranged on the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga), the panel frame (80) may not be exposed from the front. Fig. 8 illustrates an edge portion of the front panel (Ga) protruding further outward from the panel frame (80). The rear panel (Gb) may be wrapped by the panel frame (80). That is, the panel frame (80) wraps around the periphery of the rear panel (Gb).

[0123] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the second electronic component (100) may be disposed on the upper portion of the front panel (Ga). The second electronic component (100) may be disposed in a first direction. Here, the first direction is the left-right direction, which is the width direction of the door (70). As another example, the second electronic component (100) may be disposed on the lower portion of the front panel (Ga), or may be disposed in a second direction, which is the height direction of the door (70). For reference, the height direction of the door (70) is based on the state in which the door (70) is closed (state of FIG. 2).

[0124] Referring to FIG. 10, the second electronic component (100) may include a component housing (110, 120) that forms the skeleton of the second electronic component (100). A camera device (170) and a lighting device (180) may be placed inside the component housing (110, 120). A wire opening hole (130) may be opened on one side of the component housing (110, 120) to which a second wire (W2) is connected. Through the wire opening hole (130), the second wire (W2) may enter the interior of the component housing (110, 120) and be electrically connected to the camera device (170) and the lighting device (180).

[0125] The above wire opening hole (130) can be opened in a first direction in which the second electronic component (100) is arranged. Here, the first direction is the left and right direction based on FIG. 10. The wire opening hole (130) opened in the first direction can guide the second wire (W2) to the side of the door (70). Accordingly, the second wire (W2) does not extend toward the transparent portion (V) and can be aligned to the edge of the front panel (Ga) without the transparent portion (V).

[0126] The above storage space can be photographed by the camera device (170) constituting the second electronic component (100), and the illumination can be increased by the lighting device (180). Looking at the structure of the second electronic component (100), lighting devices (180A, 180B) can be arranged on both sides of the camera device (170) with the camera device (170) as the center. In order to increase the illumination of the storage space, the lighting devices (180A, 180B) may include a plurality of lighting units (180A, 180B) having different angles.

[0127] Referring again to FIGS. 8 and 9, a wire guide (200) is arranged at the bottom of the door (70). The wire guide (200) may be arranged at the edge of the door (70) where the door hinge (H) is arranged. The wire guide (200) may align the second wire (W2) downwards of the door (70), more precisely, downwards of the door (70) based on the height direction of the door (70). To this end, the wire guide (200) may be arranged in the height direction of the door (70). The specific structure of the wire guide (200) will be described again below.

[0128] The above door (70) can be opened and closed in a pull-down manner in which the upper part rotates up and down around the lower part. For this purpose, the door (70) may be provided with a door hinge (H). The door hinge (H) may be arranged on both sides of the lower part of the door (70). The door hinge (H) allows the door (70) to move relative to the case (10). The door hinge (H) may include a hinge housing (90). The hinge housing (90) serves to surround the hinge components. The wire guide (200) may be assembled to the hinge housing (90). This structure will be described in detail below.

[0129] When the door (70) is rotated, the wire guide (200) is also rotated. The wire guide (200) can be aligned in a first direction when the door (70) is closed. When the door (70) is open, it can be aligned in a second direction different from the first direction. The wire guide (200) aligned in the first direction can align the wires (W1, W2) in the height direction of the case (10). The wire guide (200) aligned in the second direction can align the wires (W1, W2) in the front-back direction of the case (10).

[0130] In Fig. 11, the wire guide (200) is aligned in the first direction. In this state, when the door (70) is rotated clockwise, the wire guide (200) also rotates clockwise and faces the rear of the case (10). In this way, when the wire guide (200) faces the rear of the case (10), the wire guide path (WP1-WP4) between the door (70) and the case (10) can be formed short. Accordingly, even when the door (70) is opened, the exposure path of the wires (W1, W2) can be formed short, so that exposure of the wires (W1, W2) can be prevented.

[0131] Referring to Fig. 11, an enlarged view of the lower structure of the door (70) is illustrated. For reference, Fig. 11 illustrates a state in which the front panel (Ga) constituting the door panel and the panel frame (80) are removed. A door hinge (H) is arranged at a side end of the lower portion of the door (70). The door hinge (H) may include a hinge housing (90) forming a skeleton. The hinge housing (90) may form the outer appearance of the door hinge (H). The hinge housing (90) may be arranged in the height direction (upward and downward direction based on the drawing) of the door (70).

[0132] The second wire (W2) may be arranged along the hinge housing (90). The second wire (W2) may be guided to the hinge housing (90) and aligned in a certain direction. Referring to FIG. 11, the second wire (W2) may be aligned vertically along the hinge housing (90). The hinge housing (90) is provided with a recessed guide portion (97) to be described below, and the recessed guide portion (97) may allow the second wire (W2) to be aligned vertically without interfering with the hinge housing (90). This structure will be described again below.

[0133] The wire guide (200) may be arranged at the bottom of the hinge housing (90). The wire guide (200) may protrude further downward than the hinge housing (90) from the bottom of the hinge housing (90). The second wire (W2) aligned along the hinge housing (90) may extend to the bottom of the door (70) through the wire guide (200). In this way, the second wire (W2) does not extend toward the center of the door (70), and exposure may be prevented.

[0134] The hinge housing (90) and the second wire cover (350) may be arranged adjacent to each other. As shown in FIG. 11, the hinge housing (90) may be arranged at the front of the cooking appliance, and the second wire cover (350) may be arranged at the side of the cooking appliance. That is, the hinge housing (90) and the second wire cover (350) may be considered to be arranged on different surfaces of the cooking appliance.

[0135] The second wire cover (350) and the wire guide (200) may be spaced apart from each other. The second wire (W2) may be aligned along the portion where the second wire cover (350) and the wire guide (200) are spaced apart from each other. Since the second wire guide path (WP2), which is the portion where the second wire cover (350) and the wire guide (200) are spaced apart from each other, is formed at the lower part of the door (70), even if the second wire (W2) is not wrapped around another component in this portion, the second wire (W2) may not be exposed to the outside.

[0136] As shown in Fig. 11, the wire channel (250) formed in the wire guide (200) can be opened forward. In this way, the wire channel (250) is opened forward, more precisely, toward the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga), and the opened portion can become a channel inlet. Since the channel inlet is blocked by the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga), there is no concern that the second wire (W2) will be separated through the channel inlet. The channel inlet can facilitate the task of inserting the second wire (W2) into the wire guide (200). This structure will be described again below.

[0137] Referring to Fig. 12, the side case (12) forming the side surface of the case (10) and the door (70) are adjacent to each other, and the front frame (20) may be arranged between the door (70) and the side case (12). The front frame (20) may be provided with a frame body portion (22) extending in the height direction of the door (70). The frame body portion (22) may be arranged between the panel frame (80) and the wire cover (300).

[0138] Referring to Fig. 19, the front frame (20) may be provided with a frame base portion (21) and a frame body portion (22) that is bent forward from the frame base (21). A frame lower portion (23) may be provided at the bottom of the front frame (20). The bottom case (14) constituting the case (10) may be laminated at the bottom of the frame lower portion (23). Drawing reference numeral 27 indicates a hinge penetration portion formed by penetrating the frame base portion (21).

[0139] In Fig. 12, the second wire cover (350) is represented by a dotted line, and the connector assembly (C) shielded by the second wire cover (350) is represented. As can be seen, the connector assembly (C) can be covered by the second wire cover (350), and interference with the outside can be prevented. In addition, a portion of the second wire (W2) extended from the wire guide (200) can also be aligned and protected by the second wire cover (350).

[0140] More precisely, the second wire (W2) extended from the guide outlet (260) formed at the lower portion of the wire guide (200) can enter the interior of the second wire cover (350). Since the open entrance of the wire channel (250) opened forward in the wire guide (200) is blocked by the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga), the second wire (W2) can only extend through the guide outlet (260). In other words, the wire channel (250) can be viewed as being formed by the wire guide (200) and the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga).

[0141] As another example, the wire channel (250) may be opened toward the front frame (20) rather than toward the rear side (Ga') of the front panel (Ga). In this case, the channel inlet of the wire channel (250) may be blocked by the front frame (20). As another example, the wire channel (250) may not be opened toward the rear side (Ga') of the front panel (Ga) or toward the front frame (20). As another example, the wire channel (250) may be opened toward both the rear side (Ga') of the front panel (Ga) and the front frame (20).

[0142] Fig. 13 illustrates a state in which the hinge housing (90) and the wire guide (200) are combined. As seen therein, the wire guide (200) can be combined at the lower end of the hinge housing (90). The wire guide (200) can form a wire guide path (WP1-WP4) along which wires (W1, W2) are aligned with the hinge housing (90). Fig. 13 illustrates a state in which the second wire (W2) is aligned vertically along the hinge housing (90) and the wire guide (200).

[0143] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 9, the hinge housing (90) can form a continuous wire guide path (WP1-WP4) with the panel frame (80). In addition, the wire guide (200) can form the wire guide path (WP1-WP4) together with the hinge housing (90). As a result, the panel frame (80), the hinge housing (90), and the wire guide (200) can form a continuous wire guide path (WP1-WP4). A portion of the wire guide path (WP1-WP4) can be formed in the height direction of the door (70), i.e., in the vertical direction.

[0144] Referring to Fig. 13, looking closely at the structure of the hinge housing (90), the hinge housing (90) includes a housing body (91) arranged parallel to the front panel (Ga) of the door (70). The housing body (91) can be directly attached to the front panel (Ga). The housing body (91) can be formed to be longer in the left-right width direction than in the height direction of the door (70).

[0145] A storage body (92) may be connected to the housing body (91) in a vertical direction. All or part of the storage body (92) may be directly attached to the front panel (Ga). Components constituting the door hinge (H) may be stored inside the storage body (92). For this purpose, a storage space (95) may be formed inside the storage body (92).

[0146] A guide space (96) may be formed in the hinge housing (90). The guide space (96) may guide the extension direction of the wires (W1, W2). The guide space (96) may be formed in a vertical direction. Among the wires (W1, W2), the second wire (W2) may be seated in the guide space (96) and aligned in the vertical direction. The hinge housing (90) may be provided with a partition (93) for partitioning the guide space (96) from the storage space (95).

[0147] A recessed guide portion (97) through which the wires (W1, W2) pass may be formed in the hinge housing (90). The recessed guide portion (97) may be formed by being recessed from the hinge housing (90) in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wires (W1, W2) extend along the door (70). Referring to Fig. 13, the recessed guide portion (97) may be formed at the upper end of the storage body (92). The recessed guide portion (97) may be connected to the guide space (96) so that the second wire (W2) may be aligned without interfering with the hinge housing (90).

[0148] In this embodiment, the wire guide (200) is arranged at the bottom of the hinge housing (90). The wire guide (200) can be connected to the guide space (96). The wire guide (200) can guide the second wire (W2) downward of the door (70). The second wire (W2) guided downward of the door (70) by the wire guide (200) is not exposed to the outside of the cooking appliance.

[0149] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the wire guide (200) is arranged at the lower portion of the door (70) and wraps around the wires (W1, W2) to guide the extension direction of the wires (W1, W2). The wire guide (200) may extend in the height direction of the door (70). Accordingly, the wires (W1, W2) may be guided downward of the door (70) by the wire guide (200). As another example, part or all of the wire guide (200) may extend in the left-right width direction of the door (70). The wire guide (200) is configured as a separate body from the hinge housing (90). As another example, the wire guide (200) may be formed integrally with the hinge housing (90).

[0150] The second electronic component (100) is arranged in a first direction inside the door (70), and the wire guide (200) can guide the wires (W1, W2) in a second direction different from the first direction. In the present embodiment, the second electronic component (100) is arranged in the left-right width direction of the door (70), and the wire guide (200) guides the second wire (W2) in the height direction of the door (70). As another example, the wire guide (200) can guide part or all of the second wire (W2) in a direction inclined with respect to the height direction of the door (70). As yet another example, the second electronic component (100) is arranged in the height direction of the door (70), and the wire guide (200) can guide the second wire (W2) in the left-right width direction of the door (70).

[0151] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the wire guide (200) aligns the wires (W1, W2) between a first point (P1) and a second point (P2). Here, both the first point (P1) and the second point (P2) may be included within the door defined as the rear of the front panel (Ga). The wires (W1, W2) passing through the second point (P2) extend to the rear of the door and are aligned along the side of the case (12), i.e., the side case (12).

[0152] Referring to Fig. 12, the lower end of the wire cover (300) and the lower end of the wire guide (200) may be spaced apart from each other. More precisely, the lower end of the second wire cover (350) and the lower end of the wire guide (200) may be spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction of the cooking appliance. At this time, a second wire guide path (WP2) among the wire guide paths (WP1-WP4) may be formed between the lower end of the second wire cover (350) and the lower end of the wire guide (200). The second wire guide path (WP2) may extend along the side surface of the case (10). The second wire guide path (WP2) between the lower end of the second wire cover (350) and the lower end of the wire guide (200) may be exposed to the outside, but since it is formed on the side surface of the case (10), it may be formed in a place that is not within the field of view of a user positioned in front of the cooking appliance.

[0153] The lower end of the front frame (20) may be placed on the wire guide path (WP1-WP4). Since the lower end of the front frame (20) is placed on the wire guide path (WP1-WP4), the second wire (W2) may extend from a position adjacent to the lower end of the front frame (20). In this way, even if the user opens the door (70), the second wire (W2) is not exposed to the user.

[0154] Referring to Fig. 14, the wire guide (200) is illustrated as being arranged at the lower portion of the door (70). For reference, the panel frame (80) is omitted in Fig. 14 to represent the wire guide (200). The wire guide (200) may be arranged at at least one of the two edges among the lower portion of the door (70). In the present embodiment, the wire guide (200) is arranged at the lower left portion of the door (70). As another example, the wire guide (200) may be arranged at the lower right portion of the door (70). As yet another example, the wire guide (200) may be arranged at the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the door (70), respectively.

[0155] Referring to Fig. 15, the panel frame (80) is illustrated. A frame space (82) for guiding the second wire (W2) may be formed inside the panel frame (80). The frame space (82) may extend in the height direction of the panel frame (80), i.e., in the height direction of the door (70). The second wire (W2) may be accommodated and aligned in the frame space (82). The frame space (82) may be referred to as a first wire path (WP1). Reference numeral 89a indicates an end portion of the lower frame (89), which may extend to a position adjacent to the panel frame (80) and the wire guide (200).

[0156] As shown in Fig. 15, the panel frame (80) and the wire guide (200) may be respectively arranged toward the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga). The panel frame (80) and the wire guide (200) may also be respectively brought into close contact with the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga). Since the panel frame (80) and the wire guide (200) are respectively arranged along the rear surface (Ga') of the front panel (Ga), they may have a constant, continuous path.

[0157] The structure of the wire guide (200) will be examined with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16. For reference, FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate views of the lower portion of the door (70) viewed from opposite directions. The wire guide (200) may include a mounting body (210) that is fixed to the panel frame (80). The mounting body (210) may be placed inside the panel frame (80) and fixed to the panel frame (80). The mounting body (210) may be bonded or press-fitted to the panel frame (80), or may be fastened with a fastener such as a screw, for example. Reference numeral 215 denotes a reinforcing rib for reinforcing the strength of the mounting body (210).

[0158] A guide body (220) may be connected to the mounting body (210). The guide body (220) may extend from the mounting body (210) in the height direction of the door (70). The guide body (220) may surround the wires (W1, W2) to protect the wires (W1, W2) and define the alignment direction of the wires (W1, W2). A guide inlet (240) and a guide outlet (260) through which the second wire (W2) extends in the vertical direction may be opened at the upper and lower ends of the guide body (220), respectively. The guide inlet (240) and the guide outlet (260) may be opened in the height direction of the door (70).

[0159] At this time, the guide outlet (260) is opened in a first direction when the door (70) is closed. The guide outlet (260) is opened in a second direction different from the first direction when the door (70) is open. In the present embodiment, the first direction is downward of the door (70), and the second direction is rearward of the door (70), i.e., rearward toward the side case (12). Accordingly, the guide outlet (260) can set the alignment direction of the wires (W1, W2) in conjunction with the rotation of the door (70).

[0160] A wire channel (250) through which the wires (W1, W2) pass may be formed in the above-described mounting body (210). In the present embodiment, the second wire (W2) is arranged in the wire channel (250). The wire channel (250) may be said to connect between the guide inlet (240) and the guide outlet (260). That is, both ends of the wire channel (250) may be opened in the height direction of the door (70). The wire channel (250) may be formed to have a diameter greater than or equal to the diameter of the second wire (W2) in order to accommodate the second wire (W2).

[0161] The wire channel (250) may be provided with a channel inlet (not indicated by a drawing symbol) that opens toward the rear side (Ga') of the front panel (Ga). The channel inlet may be formed in a form in which a portion of the wire channel (250) is open. The channel inlet may be opened toward the front of the cooking appliance. In the present embodiment, the channel inlet may be shielded by the rear side (Ga') of the front panel (Ga). Referring to Fig. 14, since the channel inlet of the wire channel (250) opens toward the rear side of the front panel (Ga) indicated by a dotted line, the channel inlet may be shielded by the front panel (Ga). Accordingly, the second wire (W2) may be easily accommodated in the wire channel (250) through the channel inlet, and after the wire guide (200) is mounted on the door (70), separation of the second wire (W2) may be prevented by being shielded by the front panel (Ga).

[0162] The wire guide (200) may be provided with an inclined body (230). The inclined body (230) may be provided at the upper end of the guide body (220). The inclined body (230) may extend in an inclined direction with respect to the height direction of the door (70). Accordingly, the wire channel (250) formed inside the inclined body (230) may guide the second wire (W2) in an inclined direction with respect to the height direction of the door (70). The wire channel (250) formed inside the inclined body (230) may be referred to as a guide portion. The guide portion may guide the second wire (W2) toward the center of the panel frame (80) so that the second wire (W2) may be aligned along the panel frame (80).

[0163] FIG. 17 illustrates a wire cover (300) constituting the present embodiment. The wire cover (300) may be placed on the surface of the side case (12). The wire cover (300) may wrap the wires (W1, W2) so that the wires (W1, W2) are not exposed to the outside. More precisely, the wire cover (300) may wrap the first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) constituting the wires (W1, W2). The first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) may be shielded by the wire cover (300).

[0164] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the wire cover (300) is placed on the side case (12) and the wires (W1, W2) are shielded. As can be seen, when the wire cover (300) is coupled to the side case (12) while shielding the wires (W1, W2), the wires (W1, W2) are not exposed to the outside. When the wire cover (300) is coupled to the side case (12) with the wires (W1, W2) placed on the side case (12), the wires (W1, W2) can be placed within the wire protection space (322, 332, 352) formed between the side case (12) and the wire cover (300).

[0165] Referring to Fig. 5, the wire cover (300) is separated, and the wires (W1, W2) are exposed. As can be seen, when the wire cover (300) is coupled to the side case (12) with the wires (W1, W2) arranged on the side of the side case (12), the wires (W1, W2) can be stored in the wire protection space (322, 332, 352) in an aligned state.

[0166] Referring again to FIG. 17, the first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350) constituting the wire cover (300) are illustrated as being aligned vertically. The first wire cover (310) is disposed on the side of the case (10) and can wrap the wires (W1, W2). The second wire cover (350) is disposed lower than the first wire cover (310) on the side of the case (10) and can wrap the wires (W1, W2). The first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350) can form a continuous wire protection space (322, 332, 352) with each other.

[0167] The first wire cover (310) can wrap around the first wire (W1) and align the first wire (W1). The second wire cover (350) can wrap around the second wire (W2) and align the second wire (W2). The second wire cover (350) can also wrap around the joining portion of the second wire (W2) and the first wire (W1). When the second wire cover (350) is separated, the connector assembly (C) and the joining portion of the first wire (W1) and the second wire (W2) can be exposed. This appearance is illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0168] In the present embodiment, the first wire cover (310) includes a first cover body (320) and a second cover body (330). The first cover body (320) and the second cover body (330) extend in different directions. The first cover body (320) extends in a vertical direction, which is a height direction of the cooking appliance, and the second cover body (330) extends in a front-back direction, which is a depth direction of the cooking appliance. The first cover body (320) and the second cover body (330) may form a first protective space (322, 332) that is continuous with each other. As another example, the first wire cover (310) may be composed of only the first cover body (320).

[0169] Looking at the structure of the first wire cover (310), a first fence portion (321, 331) may protrude from the edge of the first wire cover (310). A first protective space (322, 332) having a relatively sunken shape may be formed on the inside of the first fence portion (321, 331). The first protective space (322, 332) may form a continuous path along the first wire cover (310).

[0170] Looking at the enlarged portion of Fig. 17, a first connection portion (322a) may be formed at one end of the first protection space (322, 332). The first connection portion (322a) may be connected to a second connection portion (352a) formed in the second wire cover (350), so that the first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350) may form a continuous wire protection space (322, 332, 352). The first connection portion (322a) and the second connection portion (352a) may be connected in the height direction of the cooking appliance.

[0171] The first wire cover (310) may be provided with a wire fixing member (325). The wire fixing member (325) may be provided on a side surface of the first wire cover (310). The wire fixing member (325) may protrude from the side surface of the first wire cover (310) toward the center of the first wire cover (310) and may interfere with the surface of the first wire (W1) stored in the first protection space (322, 332). The wire fixing member (325) may allow the first wire (W1) to remain aligned and not flow within the first protection space (322, 332).

[0172] The first wire cover (310) may be provided with an alignment protrusion (326). The alignment protrusion (326) may protrude from the bottom surface of the first protection space (322, 332). The alignment protrusion (326) may define the alignment direction of the first wire (W1). The first wire (W1) may be arranged on either side of the alignment protrusion (326) with the alignment protrusion (326) as the center.

[0173] A first cover mounting portion (328, 338) may be provided at an edge of the first wire cover (310). The first cover mounting portion (328, 338) may be composed of a plurality of first cover mounting portions (328, 338). The plurality of first cover mounting portions (328, 338) may be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first wire cover (310). A separate fastener (not shown), such as a screw, may pass through the first cover mounting portion (328, 338) and be assembled to the side case (12), thereby fixing the first wire cover (310) to the side case (12).

[0174] Looking at the second wire cover (350), the second wire cover (350) may have a different width from the first wire cover (310). In the present embodiment, the second wire cover (350) has a wider width than the first wire cover (310). The second wire cover (350) has a wider width than the width of the connector assembly (C), so that the connector assembly (C) can be spaced apart from the edge of the second wire cover (350) on the inside of the second wire cover (350). More precisely, a second protective space (352) wider than the connector assembly (C) is formed between the second wire cover (350) and the side case (12), and the connector assembly (C) can be accommodated in the second protective space (352).

[0175] Looking at the structure of the second wire cover (350), a second fence portion (351) may protrude from the edge of the second wire cover (350). A second protective space (352) having a relatively sunken shape may be formed on the inside of the second fence portion (351). The second protective space (352) may form a continuous path along the second wire cover (350).

[0176] As shown in Fig. 17, the second wire cover (350) may be provided with a cover extension (353). The cover extension (353) may be formed such that a portion of the second wire cover (350) protrudes toward the front of the cooking appliance. The cover extension (353) may cover the lower portion of the front frame (20). The cover extension (353) may prevent a portion of the second wire (W2) located between the side case (12) and the door (70) from being exposed to the outside.

[0177] The second wire cover (350) may have a cover hook (355) protruding from the edge of the front frame (20). The cover hook (355) may protrude in the lateral direction of the cooking appliance. Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the cover hook (355) may be hooked to the edge (22', see FIG. 19) of the frame body (22) of the front frame (20). The cover hook (355) may be fixed to the edge (22') of the frame body (22) through elastic deformation. In the present embodiment, the cover hook (355) is provided on the cover extension (353). As another example, the cover hook (355) may also be provided on the first wire cover (310).

[0178] The second wire cover (350) may be provided with a frame guide (357) that wraps around the lower end of the front frame (20). The frame guide (357) is positioned lower than the lower end of the front frame (20). The frame guide (357) wraps around the lower end of the front frame (20), so that the second wire (W2) does not directly contact the lower end of the front frame (20). More precisely, the second wire (W2) may contact the surface of the frame guide (357) and be aligned along the frame guide (357).

[0179] In this embodiment, the lower part of the front frame (20) is provided with a frame protrusion (25) that protrudes downward, and the frame guide (357) wraps around the edge of the frame protrusion (25). The front frame (20) may be made of a metal material, and there is a risk that the covering of the second wire (W2) may be damaged if the second wire (W2) comes into direct contact with the sharp edge of the frame protrusion (25). The frame guide (357) can prevent this by wrapping around the frame protrusion (25). In addition, the frame guide (357) can guide the second wire cover (350) to be fixed to the exact position of the side case (12) and the front frame (20). Unexplained reference numeral 358 denotes a second cover mounting portion. Since the second cover mounting portion (358) has the same function as the first cover mounting portion (328, 338), a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0180] The door (70) and the case (10) can form a wire guide path (WP1-WP4) along which the wires (W1, W2) are aligned. More precisely, the panel frame (80) of the door (70), the wire guide (200) and the wire cover (300) can cooperate with each other to define a continuous wire guide path (WP1-WP4). The wire guide path (WP1-WP4) can be divided into a plurality of paths, and as previously described, the frame space (82) formed inside the panel frame (80) can form a first wire path (WP1) that guides the second wire (W2). The first wire path (WP1) is formed in the height direction of the cooking appliance.

[0181] The first wire path (WP1) may be formed by the panel frame (80) and the wire guide (200). The panel frame (80) and the wire guide (200) may form a first wire path (WP1) that is continuous with each other. The wire guide (200) may guide the second wire (W2) downward of the door (70), thereby naturally aligning the second wire (W2) to the second wire path (WP2) to be described later.

[0182] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, looking closely at the wire guide paths (WP1-WP4), a second wire path (WP2) may be connected to the first wire path (WP1). The second wire path (WP2) may be formed between the door (70) and the side case (12). The frame guide (357) may be arranged on the second wire path (WP2) to guide the second wire (W2). The second wire path (WP2) may be formed in a space covered by the lower portion of the second wire cover (350). The second wire path (WP2) is formed in the depth direction of the cooking appliance.

[0183] A third wire path (WP3) may be connected to the second wire path (WP2). The third wire path (WP3) is a path formed on the upper portion of the connector assembly (C) and may be formed inside the first wire cover (310). The third wire path (WP3) is formed between the first cover body (320) constituting the first wire cover (310) and the side case (12). The third wire path (WP3) is formed in the height direction of the cooking appliance. As shown in Fig. 5, the third wire path (WP3) may be formed parallel to the first wire path (WP1).

[0184] A fourth wire path (WP4) may be connected to the third wire path (WP3). The fourth wire path (WP4) is a path formed on the upper portion of the side case (12) and may be formed on the inside of the first wire cover (310). The fourth wire path (WP4) is formed along the depth direction of the cooking appliance between the second cover body (330) constituting the first wire cover (310) and the side case (12). As shown in Fig. 5, one end (W1a) of the first wire (W1) may be positioned on the fourth wire path (WP4). The one end (W1a) of the first wire (W1) may enter the electrical compartment formed on the lower portion of the upper case (11) along the fourth wire path (WP4).

[0185] FIG. 20 illustrates a second embodiment of a wire cover (300) constituting the present invention. Looking at differences from the previous embodiments, the first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350) constituting the wire cover (300) may be connected to each other. At this time, the first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350) may be connected by a cover hinge (360). The cover hinge (360) may connect the first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350) so that they can rotate relative to each other. The cover hinge (360) may also be an injection hinge structure formed integrally with the first wire cover (310) and the second wire cover (350).

[0186] FIGS. 21 to 23 illustrate the lower structure of a home appliance to which a wire cover (300) of a third embodiment of the present invention is applied. Structures identical or similar to those of the previous embodiment are given the same reference numerals and detailed descriptions are omitted. Looking at the differences from the previous embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, a wire protection space (352) is defined between the side surface of the case (12) and the inner surface of the wire cover (350) facing the side surface of the case (12). The wire protection space (352) is formed in the wire cover (350), and it can be viewed that the side surface of the case (12) covers the wire protection space (352).

[0187] At this time, a guide rib (356a) that defines the wire protection space (352) may protrude from the inner surface of the wire cover (350). The guide rib (356a) defines the wire protection space (352) to form a guide path (GP) that aligns the wire (W1). The guide path (GP) can be seen as narrowing the wire protection space (352), that is, the inner surface of the wire cover (350). The guide rib (356a) narrows the free space in which the first wire (W1) flows in the wire protection space (352). The guide path (GP) formed by narrowing the wire protection space (352) in this way can further restrict the first wire (W1). The first wire (W1) can be aligned in a specific direction along the guide path (GP), so that its flow within the wire protection space (352) can be reduced or prevented.

[0188] In this embodiment, the guide path (GP) is formed to be more rearward than forward toward the front panel (Ga) of the door within the wire protection space (352). Accordingly, tension can be applied to the first wire (W1) in a direction away from the front panel (Ga).

[0189] The above guide rib (356a) may be formed to protrude from the inner surface of the wire cover (350), but may be formed to be lower than the height at which the fence portion (351) protrudes along the edge of the wire cover (350). Accordingly, when the wire cover (350) is brought into close contact with the surface of the case (12), the guide rib (356a) may be spaced apart from the surface of the case (12). This prevents the entire wire cover (350) from being lifted from the surface of the case (12) due to the guide rib (356a) interfering with the surface of the case (12).

[0190] As shown in Fig. 22, the guide rib (356a) may extend vertically, but may extend along a roughly curved path. More precisely, the central portion of the guide rib (356a) may have a structure that protrudes away from the front panel (Ga) compared to the upper and lower portions.

[0191] The inner surface of the wire cover (350) may be provided with a reinforcing rib (356b) together with the guide rib (356a). The reinforcing rib (356b) protrudes from the inner surface of the wire cover (350) in the same direction as the guide rib (356a), thereby reinforcing the overall strength of the wire cover (350) and increasing durability. In addition, the reinforcing rib (356b) may also prevent shrinkage during the molding process of the wire cover (350).

[0192] One end of the above-described reinforcing rib (356b) may be connected to the above-described guide rib (356a). The above-described reinforcing rib (356b) may be composed of a plurality of ribs extending in a different direction from the above-described guide rib (356a). Drawing reference numeral 356 indicates a cover rib formed by the above-described guide rib (356a) and the above-described reinforcing rib (356b). The entirety of the cover rib (356) forms a movement path of the above-described wire (W1), and at the same time, it may also increase the durability of the wire cover (350).

[0193] Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, the wire cover (350) is provided with a support arm (359). The support arm (359) may be provided on the wire cover (350) in a substantially cantilevered shape. It may protrude in the left-right direction from the wire cover (350). Here, the left-right direction means a direction perpendicular to the side surface of the case (12). In the present embodiment, the support arm (359) protrudes in a direction away from the side surface of the case (12).

[0194] The above support arm (359) can protrude toward the surface of the front frame (20). In this way, the end (359') of the support arm (359) protruding toward the front frame (20) can be supported on the surface of the front frame (20). Accordingly, the wire cover (350) can be prevented from being separated in a direction away from the side of the case (12).

[0195] Referring to Fig. 23, a side rib (24) is bent at the side end of the front frame (20), and a support space (24'), which is a kind of empty space, can be formed inside the side rib (24). The support arm (359) is placed in the support space (24'). When an external force, more precisely, an external force is applied to the wire cover (350) in a direction in which it is separated from the side of the case (12), the end (359') of the support arm (359) is supported by contacting the side rib (24). Accordingly, the entire wire cover (350), including the support arm (359), is prevented from being separated in a direction away from the side of the case (12).

[0196] The above description is merely an illustrative illustration of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate, rather than limit, the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within a scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. A case with storage space inside; A door provided in front of the above storage space to open and close the above storage space; A first electronic component placed in the above case; A second electronic component arranged on the above door; A wire electrically connecting between the first electronic component and the second electronic component; and A home appliance comprising a wire guide arranged on the rotating part of the door and guiding the movement path of the wire in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the door.

2. In claim 1, the wire guide extends in the height direction of the door, An appliance in which the above wire is aligned downwards of the door by the above wire guide.

3. In claim 1, the second electronic component is arranged in the first direction inside the door, The above wire guide is an appliance that aligns the wire in a second direction different from the first direction.

4. In claim 1, the door is provided with a door hinge connecting the door and the case, The above wire guide is a home appliance that is connected to the door hinge.

5. In claim 1, the wire guide is formed with a guide outlet that aligns the wire toward the rear of the door, An appliance in which the guide exit opens in a first direction when the door is closed, and in a second direction different from the first direction when the door is open.

6. In claim 1, the door is provided with a plurality of panels and a panel frame that surrounds the periphery of at least some of the panels among the plurality of panels, The above wire guide A mounting body fixed to the above panel frame; and A home appliance comprising a guide body extending in the height direction of the door from the mounting body and having a wire channel formed therein through which the wire passes.

7. In claim 1, the door is provided with a front panel constituting the front surface of the door, A wire channel through which the wire passes is formed in the above wire guide, The above wire channel is formed with a channel inlet that is open toward the rear of the front panel, An appliance wherein the above channel inlet is shielded by the rear of the front panel.

8. In claim 1, the door is provided with a front panel constituting the front surface of the door, An appliance in which the surface of the wire guide and the front panel define a wire channel through which the wire passes.

9. In claim 1, a home appliance in which a part of the wire guide extends in a direction away from the center of the door, and a part of the wire guide aligns the wire in a direction away from the center of the door.

10. In claim 1, the door is provided with a plurality of panels and a panel frame that surrounds the periphery of at least some of the panels among the plurality of panels, The above door hinge is provided with a hinge housing to which the above wire guide is coupled, An appliance in which the above hinge housing forms a continuous wire guide path with the above panel frame.

11. In claim 1, the door is provided with a plurality of panels and a panel frame that surrounds the periphery of at least some of the panels among the plurality of panels, The above panel frame and the above wire guide form a continuous wire guide path, A home appliance in which the above wire guide path is formed in the height direction of the door.

12. In claim 1, the wire A first wire connected to the first electronic component; and a second wire connected to the second electronic component; A home appliance in which a wire guide path is formed on the side of the case to connect the first wire and the second wire to each other.

13. In claim 1, a wire cover is arranged on the side of the case, The above wire cover is an appliance that shields the wire aligned to the rear of the door through the above wire guide.

14. In claim 13, a battle room is formed in the upper part of the case, The above first electronic component is placed in the above-mentioned electrical room, A home appliance in which the wire cover forms a wire guide path on the side of the case so that one end of the wire is guided to the electrical room.

15. In claim 13, the wire cover A first wire cover disposed on the side of the case and wrapping the wire; and A second wire cover is disposed lower than the first wire cover on the side of the case and wraps the wire; A home appliance in which the first wire cover and the second wire cover form a continuous wire protection space.

16. In claim 13, a front frame is arranged on the front of the case, facing the rear of the door, The above wire cover is provided with a frame guide that protrudes toward the case surface and wraps around the lower part of the front frame, An appliance in which the above wire is guided along the surface of the above frame guide.

17. In claim 13, the lower end of the wire cover and the lower end of the wire guide are spaced apart from each other, A wire connection path is formed between the bottom of the above wire cover and the bottom of the above wire guide, The above wire connection path extends along the side of the case.

18. In claim 13, a front frame is arranged on the front of the case, facing the rear of the door, The above wire cover is provided with a support arm protruding toward the surface of the front frame, An appliance in which the above support arm is supported on the surface of the front frame, thereby preventing the wire cover from being separated in a direction away from the side of the case.

19. In claim 13, a wire protection space is defined between the side surface of the case and the inner surface of the wire cover facing the side surface of the case, On the inner surface of the above wire cover, a guide rib protrudes to divide the above wire protection space, An appliance in which the above wire is aligned along the wire protection space defined by the above guide rib.

20. A case with storage space inside; A door for opening and closing the above storage space; A first electronic component placed in the above case; A second electronic component arranged on the above door; A wire electrically connecting between the first electronic component and the second electronic component; and A wire guide disposed on the door and rotating together with the door, and aligning the wire inside the door; An appliance in which, when the door is opened, the wire guide aligns the wire toward the rear of the door.

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