Refrigerator

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator comprises a main body comprising a storage chamber, and doors, wherein each door comprises: a door frame comprising a storage space and a protruding part which is provided along the edge of the door frame and has a first portion exposed to the inside of the storage chamber when the door is closed and a second portion exposed to the outside of the storage chamber when the door is closed; an insulation panel, wherein the insulation panel and the protruding part form a hollow region which is surrounded by the protruding part and the insulation panel and has a flow space; and a partition member which is provided in the hollow region and partitions the hollow region into a first partition space surrounded by the first portion and a second partition space surrounded by the second portion.

Description

refrigerator

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator having an improved structure.

[0002] A refrigerator is a device that keeps food fresh by being equipped with a main body having a storage compartment and a cold air supply system that supplies cold air to the storage compartment. The storage compartment includes a refrigerator compartment that refrigerates food by maintaining it at approximately 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, and a freezer compartment that freezes food by maintaining it at approximately -17 to -23 degrees Celsius. The storage compartment is designed so that the front opens to allow for the retrieval and retrieval of food.

[0003] A refrigerator repeats a cooling cycle in which the refrigerant is compressed, condensed, expanded, and evaporated using a compressor, condenser, expander, and evaporator. At this time, both the freezer and refrigerator compartments can be cooled by a single evaporator installed on the freezer side, or cooling can be achieved independently by installing evaporators in the freezer and refrigerator compartments, respectively.

[0004] The temperature of the storage room needs to be maintained within a certain range required to keep food fresh. To maintain the temperature of the storage room, the open front of the storage room can be closed by a door. Additionally, insulation material may be provided inside the door.

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator in which an insulating panel is provided inside a door frame.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator comprising a partition member provided to partition a hollow formed by an insulating panel and a door frame.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator with relatively high thermal insulation efficiency of the storage room.

[0008] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs from the description below.

[0009] A refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a main body including a storage compartment and a door provided to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door comprises a door frame including a storage space, a door frame provided along the edge of the door frame and having a protrusion having a first portion exposed inside the storage compartment when the door is closed and a second portion exposed outside the storage compartment when the door is closed; an insulating panel provided inside the door frame, wherein while the insulating panel is provided inside the door frame, the insulating panel and the protrusion are surrounded by the protrusion and the insulating panel, and the insulating panel forms a hollow area including a flow space; and a partition member provided to partition the hollow area within the hollow area into a first partition space surrounded by the first portion and a second partition space surrounded by the second portion so as to narrow the flow space.

[0010] A refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a main body having a storage compartment provided therein, and a door provided to open and close the storage compartment. The door comprises an insulating panel, a door frame having a protrusion provided along the edge of the door frame, wherein the insulating panel is disposed therein, and a partitioning member disposed in the first hollow to partition the first hollow, which is surrounded by the protrusion and the insulating panel, into a first partitioned space and a second partitioned space. A second hollow is provided inside the partitioning member.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a refrigerator according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2 is a drawing showing the storage compartment of the refrigerator shown in Figure 1 in an open state.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a door according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4 is a disassembled view of the door shown in Figure 3.

[0015] Figure 5 is a disassembled view of the door shown in Figure 3.

[0016] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along the line A-A' shown in Figure 3.

[0017] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view along the line B-B' shown in Figure 3.

[0018] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of area C shown in Figure 6.

[0019] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of area D shown in Figure 8.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of the door, main body, gasket, and surrounding configuration when the storage compartment of a refrigerator according to one embodiment is closed.

[0021] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a door frame, an insulating panel, and a partition member according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a door frame, an insulating panel, and a partition member according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a partition member according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a partition member according to one embodiment.

[0025] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments.

[0026] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0027] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0028] In the present disclosure, each of the phrases such as “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0029] The term “and / or” includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0030] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order).

[0031] Additionally, terms such as 'front,' 'rear,' 'top,' 'bottom,' 'side,' 'left,' 'right,' 'top,' and 'bottom' used in this disclosure are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and location of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0032] Terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this disclosure, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0033] When it is said that a component is "connected," "combined," "supported," or "in contact" with another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, combined, supported, or in contact, but also cases where they are indirectly connected, combined, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0034] When it is said that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where one component is in contact with the other, but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0035] A refrigerator according to one embodiment may include a main body.

[0036] The “main body” may include an inner body, an outer body positioned on the outside of the inner body, and an insulating material provided between the inner body and the outer body.

[0037] The “inner body” may include at least one of a case, plate, panel, or liner forming a storage chamber. The inner body may be formed as a single body or may be formed by assembling multiple plates. The “outer body” may form the exterior of the main body and may be coupled to the outer side of the inner body so that an insulating material is disposed between the inner body and the outer body.

[0038] The “insulating material” can insulate the interior and exterior of the storage room so that the temperature inside the storage room is maintained at a set appropriate temperature without being affected by the external environment. According to one embodiment, the insulating material may include a foamed insulating material. The foamed insulating material can be formed by injecting and foaming urethane foam, which is a mixture of polyurethane and a foaming agent, between the inner and outer layers.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the insulation material may additionally include a vacuum insulation material in addition to a foam insulation material, or the insulation material may consist solely of a vacuum insulation material instead of a foam insulation material. The vacuum insulation material may include a core material and an outer shell material that accommodates the core material and seals the interior under vacuum or near-vacuum pressure. However, the insulation material is not limited to the foam insulation material or vacuum insulation material described above and may include various materials that can be used for insulation.

[0040] The "storage room" may include a space defined by an internal structure. The storage room may further include an internal structure defining a space corresponding to the storage room. Various items such as food, medicine, and cosmetics may be stored in the storage room, and the storage room may be formed so that at least one side is open to allow for the retrieval and retrieval of items.

[0041] A refrigerator may include one or more storage compartments. When two or more storage compartments are formed in a refrigerator, each storage compartment may have a different use and may be maintained at a different temperature. To this end, each storage compartment may be partitioned from one another by a partition containing insulation.

[0042] The storage room may be provided to be maintained within an appropriate temperature range according to its intended use and may include a "refrigeration room," "freezing room," or "variable temperature room" distinguished according to its intended use and / or temperature range. The refrigerator room may be maintained at a temperature suitable for refrigerated storage of goods, and the freezer room may be maintained at a temperature suitable for frozen storage of goods. "Refrigeration" may mean cooling goods to a temperature that does not freeze them; for example, the refrigerator room may be maintained within a range of 0°C to 7°C. "Freezing" may mean cooling goods to freeze them or to maintain them in a frozen state; for example, the freezer room may be maintained within a range of -20°C to -1°C. The variable temperature room may be used as either a refrigerator room or a freezer room, with or without the user's choice.

[0043] Storage rooms may be referred to by various names, such as "vegetable room," "fresh room," "cooling room," and "ice-making room," in addition to terms like "refrigeration room," "freezing room," and "variable temperature room." The terms "refrigeration room," "freezing room," and "variable temperature room" used below should be understood as encompassing storage rooms with corresponding uses and temperature ranges.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include at least one door configured to open and close one side of the storage compartment. The door may be provided to open and close each of one or more storage compartments, or a single door may be provided to open and close multiple storage compartments. The door may be installed to be rotatable or sliding on the front of the main body.

[0045] The “door” may be configured to seal the storage room when the door is closed. The door may include insulation material, similar to the main body, to insulate the storage room when the door is closed.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the door may include a door outer panel forming the front of the door, a door inner panel forming the rear of the door and facing the storage room, an upper cap, a lower cap, and a door insulation material provided inside the same.

[0047] A gasket may be provided on the edge of the door inner panel to seal the storage compartment by adhering to the front of the main body when the door is closed. The door inner panel may include a dyke that protrudes rearward to allow a door basket for storing items to be mounted.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the door may include a door body and a front panel detachably coupled to the front side of the door body and forming the front of the door. The door body may include a door outer panel forming the front of the door body, a door inner panel forming the rear of the door body and facing the storage compartment, an upper cap, a lower cap, and a door insulation material provided inside them.

[0049] Refrigerators can be classified into French Door Type, Side-by-side Type, BMF (Bottom Mounted Freezer), TMF (Top Mounted Freezer), or 1-door refrigerators depending on the arrangement of the door and storage compartment.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a cold air supply device arranged to supply cold air to the storage compartment.

[0051] The “cold air supply device” may include a machine, apparatus, electronic device, and / or a system combining these that can generate cold air and guide cold air to cool a storage room.

[0052] According to one embodiment, a cold supply device can generate cold air through a refrigeration cycle that includes the processes of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation of a refrigerant. To this end, the cold supply device may include a refrigeration cycle device having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator capable of driving the refrigeration cycle. According to one embodiment, the cold supply device may include a semiconductor such as a thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element can cool a storage chamber through heat generation and cooling action via the Peltier effect.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a machine room arranged to accommodate at least some parts belonging to a cold air supply device.

[0054] The “machine room” may be configured to be partitioned and insulated from the storage room to prevent heat generated from components placed in the machine room from being transferred to the storage room. The interior of the machine room may be configured to communicate with the exterior of the main body to dissipate heat from components placed inside the machine room.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a dispenser provided on the door to provide water and / or ice. The dispenser may be provided on the door so that it is accessible to a user without opening the door.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include an ice-making device configured to generate ice. The ice-making device may include an ice-making tray that stores water, an ice-removing device that separates ice from the ice-making tray, and an ice bucket that stores the ice generated from the ice-making tray.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a control unit for controlling the refrigerator.

[0058] The “control unit” may include a memory that stores or remembers a program and / or data for controlling a refrigerator, and a processor that outputs a control signal for controlling a cold air supply device, etc., according to the program and / or data stored in the memory.

[0059] The memory stores or records various information, data, commands, programs, etc., necessary for the operation of the refrigerator. The memory can store temporary data generated while generating control signals to control the components included in the refrigerator. The memory may include at least one of volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or a combination thereof.

[0060] The processor controls the overall operation of the refrigerator. The processor can control the components of the refrigerator by executing programs stored in memory. The processor may include a separate NPU that performs the operation of an artificial intelligence model. Additionally, the processor may include a central processing unit, a graphics processing unit (GPU), etc. The processor can generate control signals to control the operation of the cold air supply unit. For example, the processor can receive temperature information of the storage compartment from a temperature sensor and generate a cooling control signal to control the operation of the cold air supply unit based on the temperature information of the storage compartment.

[0061] Additionally, the processor can process user input of the user interface and control the operation of the user interface according to programs and / or data stored in memory. The user interface may be provided using an input interface and an output interface. The processor can receive user input from the user interface. Additionally, the processor can transmit display control signals and image data to the user interface to display an image on the user interface in response to the user input.

[0062] The processor and memory may be provided as a single unit or separately. The processor may include one or more processors. For example, the processor may include a main processor and at least one sub-processor. The memory may include one or more memory units.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a processor and memory that control all components included in the refrigerator, and may include a plurality of processors and a plurality of memories that individually control the components of the refrigerator. For example, the refrigerator may include a processor and memory that control the operation of a cold air supply device according to the output of a temperature sensor. Additionally, the refrigerator may separately provide a processor and memory that control the operation of a user interface according to user input.

[0064] The communication module can communicate with external devices, such as servers, mobile devices, and other home appliances, through nearby Access Points (APs). The Access Point (AP) can connect the Local Area Network (LAN) to which the refrigerator or user device is connected to the Wide Area Network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The refrigerator or user device can be connected to the server through the Wide Area Network (WAN).

[0065] The input interface may include keys, touchscreens, microphones, etc. The input interface may receive user input and transmit it to the processor.

[0066] The output interface may include a display, a speaker, etc. The output interface can output various notifications, messages, information, etc. generated by the processor.

[0067] Meanwhile, terms such as "front-back direction," "left-right direction," "upper side," and "lower side" used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0068] For example, the X direction can be defined as the forward-backward direction. For example, the Y direction can be defined as the lateral direction. For example, the Z direction can be defined as the up-down direction. For example, the +X direction can be defined as forward and the -X direction as backward. For example, the +Y direction can be defined as left and the -Y direction as right. For example, the +Z direction can be defined as upward and the -Z direction as downward.

[0069] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0070] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a refrigerator according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating the storage compartment of the refrigerator illustrated in FIG. 1 in an open state.

[0071] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body (10), a storage room (20) provided inside the main body (10), a plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33) provided to open and close the storage room (20), and a cold air supply device (not shown) for supplying cold air to the storage room (20).

[0072] The main body (10) may include an inner body (11) forming a storage room (20), an outer body (12) coupled to the outer side of the inner body (11) to form an outer body, and a main body insulation material (13, see FIG. 10) provided between the inner body (11) and the outer body (12) to insulate the storage room (20).

[0073] The storage room (20) can be divided into multiple sections by a horizontal partition (15) and a vertical partition (16). Specifically, the storage room (21, 22, 23) can be divided into an upper storage room (21) and a lower storage room (22, 23) by the horizontal partition (15), and the lower storage room (22, 23) can be divided into a right lower storage room (22) and a left lower storage room (23) by the vertical partition (16).

[0074] The upper storage room (21) can be used as a refrigerator, and the lower storage rooms (22, 23) can be used as a freezer. However, the division and use of the storage rooms (21, 22, 23) as described above are merely examples and are not limited thereto.

[0075] According to the embodiment, the refrigerator may be an SBS (Side By Side) type in which the storage compartment is divided into left and right sides by a vertical partition, an FDR (French Door Refrigerator) type in which the storage compartment is divided into an upper refrigerator compartment and a lower refrigerator compartment by a horizontal partition, or a 1-door type having one storage compartment and one door.

[0076] The refrigerator (1) may include a shelf (24) for placing food and a storage container (25) for storing food. Each of the shelf (24) and the storage container (25) may be provided inside the storage room (20). Each of the shelf (24) and the storage container (25) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0077] The cold air supply device can generate cold air by using a cooling circulation cycle that compresses, condenses, expands, and evaporates the refrigerant, and can supply the generated cold air to the storage room (20).

[0078] The refrigerator (1) may include a first door (100) and a second door (31). The upper storage compartment (21) can be opened and closed by the first door (100) and the second door (31).

[0079] Each of the first door (100) and the second door (31) can be rotatably coupled to the main body (10). For example, each of the first door (100) and the second door (31) can be rotatably coupled to the main body (10) by means of an upper hinge (36) and an intermediate hinge (37).

[0080] In either the first door (100) or the second door (31), a filler (not shown) may be provided to prevent cold air from the upper storage room (21) from leaking out between the first door (100) and the second door (31) when the first door (100) and the second door (31) are closed.

[0081] The refrigerator (1) may include a third door (32) and a fourth door (33). The right lower storage compartment (22) can be opened and closed by the third door (32), and the left lower storage compartment (23) can be opened and closed by the fourth door (33).

[0082] Each of the third door (32) and the fourth door (33) can be rotatably connected to the main body (10). For example, each of the third door (32) and the fourth door (33) can be rotatably connected to the main body (10) by an intermediate hinge (37) and a lower hinge (38).

[0083] Each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33) may include a front and a rear. The front of each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33) may be a surface exposed to the outside of the refrigerator (1) when each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33) is closed. The rear of each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33) may be a surface exposed to the storage room (20) when each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33) is open.

[0084] The refrigerator (1) may include a gasket (40). The gasket (40) may be provided on the rear of each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33). Specifically, the gasket (40) may be provided along the edge of each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33). The gasket (40) may include an elastic material.

[0085] When each of the multiple doors (100, 31, 32, 33) is closed, the gasket (40) can be in close contact with the front of the main body (10). Through this configuration, the gasket (40) can seal the space between each of the multiple doors (100, 31, 32, 33) and the front of the main body (10).

[0086] When each of the multiple doors (100, 31, 32, 33) is closed, the gasket (40) can partition the interior of the storage room (20) and the exterior of the storage room (20). Further details regarding this will be described later.

[0087] The refrigerator (1) may include a door basket (50). The door basket (50) may form a storage space for storing items.

[0088] A door basket (50) can be provided on the rear of each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33). In other words, a door basket (50) can be mounted on the rear of each of the plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33). The door basket (50) can be supported by a dike (112b) to be described later.

[0089] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a door according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is an exploded view illustrating the door illustrated in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is an exploded view illustrating the door illustrated in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view along the line A-A' indicated in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view along the line B-B' indicated in FIG. 3.

[0090] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7, a first door (100), which is one of a plurality of doors (100, 31, 32, 33), will be described. However, the configuration and structure of the first door (100) described below may be applied to any one of the second door (31), the third door (32), and the fourth door (33). Also, the first door (100) may be referred to as door (100) below.

[0091] Referring to FIGS. 3 through 7, the door (100) may include a door frame (110). The door frame (110) may form the exterior of the door (100). For example, the front of the door frame (110) may form the front of the door (100), the rear of the door frame (110) may form the rear of the door (100), and the side of the door frame (110) may form the side of the door (100). Additionally, a storage space may be provided inside the door frame (110) to accommodate various components of the door (100).

[0092] The door (100) may include an insulation panel (120). The insulation panel (120) may be provided to insulate the storage room (120, see FIG. 10).

[0093] The insulation panel (120) can be placed inside the door frame (110). That is, the door frame (110) can accommodate the insulation panel (120).

[0094] The insulation panel (120) may include a panel body (121). The panel body (121) may include a material with low thermal conductivity to insulate the storage room (20, see FIG. 10). For example, the panel body (121) may include a vacuum insulation panel. The panel body (121) may have a roughly cuboidal shape.

[0095] The insulation panel (120) may include a body cover (122). The body cover (122) may be provided to cover the panel body (121). For example, the body cover (122) may be provided to cover a portion of the rear of the panel body (121) and the side of the panel body (121). The body cover (122) may be provided along the edge of the panel body (121).

[0096] Since the insulation panel (120) is a single component, the insulation panel (120) can be placed inside the door frame (110) by simply installing the insulation panel (120) inside the door frame (110). Therefore, the process of installing the insulation panel (120) inside the door frame (110) can be simpler than the process of foaming and curing the foaming liquid inside the door frame (110). Due to this configuration, the assembly process of the door (100) can be simplified.

[0097] The door frame (110) may include a first door panel (111). The first door panel (111) may form the front surface of the door frame (110).

[0098] The first door panel (111) may be provided at the front of the insulation panel (120) to cover the front of the insulation panel (120). At least one portion of the rear of the first door panel (111) may be in contact with the front of the insulation panel (120).

[0099] The door frame (110) may include a second door panel (112). The second door panel (111) may form the rear surface of the door frame (110).

[0100] A second door panel (112) may be provided at the rear of the insulation panel (120) to cover the rear of the insulation panel (120). At least one portion of the front of the second door panel (112) may be in contact with the rear of the insulation panel (120).

[0101] The door frame (110) may include a door cap (113). The door cap (113) may form a side of the door frame (110). The door cap (113) may be joined to the edge of the first door panel (111) and the edge of the second door panel (112).

[0102] A door cap (113) may be provided on the side of the insulation panel (120) to cover the side of the insulation panel (120). The door cap (113) may cover the side of the insulation panel (120) while being spaced apart from the side of the insulation panel (120).

[0103] The door cap (113) may include a first door cap (113a), a second door cap (113b), a third door cap (113c), and a fourth door cap (113d).

[0104] The first door cap (113a) may be an upper portion of the door cap (113). Specifically, the first door cap (113a) may be joined to the upper edge of the first door panel (111) and the upper edge of the second door panel (112).

[0105] The second door cap (113b) may be a lower portion of the door cap (113). Specifically, the second door cap (113b) may be joined to the lower edge of the first door panel (111) and the lower edge of the second door panel (112).

[0106] The third door cap (113c) may be the left portion (+Y direction) of the door cap (113). Specifically, the third door cap (113c) may be attached to the left edge of the first door panel (111) and the left edge of the second door panel (112). In other words, the third door cap (113c) may extend between one end of the first door cap (113a) and one end of the second door cap (113b).

[0107] The fourth door cap (113d) may be the right portion (-Y direction) of the door cap (113). Specifically, the fourth door cap (113d) may be joined to the right edge of the first door panel (111) and the right edge of the second door panel (112). In other words, the fourth door cap (113d) may extend between the other end of the first door cap (113a) and the other end of the second door cap (113b).

[0108] As described above, at least one portion of the rear surface of the first door panel (111) may come into contact with the front surface of the insulation panel (120), and at least one portion of the front surface of the second door panel (112) may come into contact with the rear surface of the insulation panel (120). Specifically, the first door panel (111) may include a first contact portion (111a) that comes into contact with the front surface of the insulation panel (120) to cover the front surface of the insulation panel (120), and the second door panel (112) may include a second contact portion (112a) that comes into contact with the rear surface of the insulation panel (120) to cover the rear surface of the insulation panel (120).

[0109] The door frame (110) may include a protrusion (P). The protrusion (P) may be formed by protruding from the portion where the door frame (110) and the insulation panel (120) come into contact. For example, the protrusion (P) may protrude from a first contact portion (111a) or a second contact portion (112a).

[0110] The protrusion (P) may not come into contact with the insulation panel (120). That is, the protrusion (P) may be spaced apart from the insulation panel (120). Specifically, the protrusion (P) may be spaced apart from the side of the insulation panel (120) and the rear of the insulation panel (120).

[0111] The protrusion (P) can be provided along the edge of the insulation panel (120). The protrusion (P) can be provided along the edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the protrusion (P) can be provided along the door cap (113).

[0112] A first hollow (S1) may be formed between the protrusion (P) and the insulation panel (120). In other words, the protrusion (P) may form the first hollow (S1) together with the insulation panel (120). In other words, the door frame (110) may form the first hollow (S1) together with the insulation panel (120). Specifically, the first hollow (S1) may be surrounded by the protrusion (P) and the insulation panel (120).

[0113] The first hollow (S1) can be provided along the edge of the insulation panel (120). The first hollow (S1) can be provided along the edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the first hollow (S1) can be provided along the door cap (113).

[0114] The door (100) may include a partition member (200). The partition member (200) may be disposed inside the door frame (110). Specifically, the partition member (200) may be disposed in a first hollow (S1). The partition member (200) may partition the first hollow (S1).

[0115] The partition member (200) may extend along the edge of the insulation panel (120). In other words, the partition member (200) may extend along the edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the partition member (200) may extend along the door cap (113).

[0116] More details regarding the partition member (200) will be described later.

[0117] The door (100) may include a door reinforcing member (130). The door reinforcing member (130) may be provided to reinforce the rigidity of the door (100). For example, the door reinforcing member (130) may be provided in the shape of a bar extending in one direction.

[0118] The door reinforcement (130) can be placed inside the door frame (110). That is, the door frame (110) can accommodate the door reinforcement (130). Specifically, the door reinforcement (130) can be placed between the door cap (113) and the insulation panel (120). That is, the door reinforcement (130) can be placed in the first hollow (S1).

[0119] The door reinforcement (130) may include a first door reinforcement (131) and a second door reinforcement (132). The first door reinforcement (131) may be placed between the first door cap (113a) and the upper surface of the insulation panel (120). The second door reinforcement (132) may be placed between the second door cap (113b) and the lower surface of the insulation panel (120).

[0120] FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of area C shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of area D shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the door, main body, gasket, and surrounding configuration when the storage compartment of a refrigerator according to one embodiment is closed.

[0121] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 10, the first door panel (111) may include a first contact portion (111a). The first contact portion (111a) may contact the front surface of the insulation panel (120) to cover the front surface of the insulation panel (120). That is, the first contact portion (111a) may be a part of the first door panel (111) that contacts the front surface of the insulation panel (120).

[0122] The first door panel (111) may include a first extension portion (111b). The first extension portion (111b) may be formed by extending outward from the first contact portion (111a). Specifically, the first extension portion (111b) may be a part of the first door panel (111) extending from the first contact portion (111a) to the edge of the first door panel (111). Additionally, the first extension portion (111b) may be a part of the protrusion (P).

[0123] The second door panel (112) may include a second contact portion (112a). The second contact portion (112a) may contact the rear surface of the insulation panel (120) to cover the rear surface of the insulation panel (120). That is, the second contact portion (112a) may be a part of the second door panel (112) that contacts the rear surface of the insulation panel (120).

[0124] The second door panel (112) may include a dike (112b). The dike (112b) may be provided to support the door basket (50).

[0125] The dike (112b) may be provided along the edge of the rear of the door frame (110). In other words, the dike (112b) may be provided along the edge of the second door panel (112).

[0126] The dike (112b) may protrude rearward from the edge of the second contact portion (112a). In other words, the dike (112b) may protrude rearward from the rear of the second door panel (112). The dike (112b) may be part of the protrusion (P).

[0127] The second door panel (112) may include a gasket mounting portion (112c). The gasket mounting portion (112c) may be provided to allow a gasket (40) to be mounted. Specifically, the gasket mounting portion (112c) may form a gasket mounting groove (112d) into which a part of the gasket (40) is inserted.

[0128] For example, the gasket mounting portion (112c) may be formed by being recessed from a part of the second door panel (112). In this case, the gasket mounting groove (112d) may be an inner space of the gasket mounting portion (112c).

[0129] The gasket mounting portion (112c) may be provided along the edge of the rear of the door frame (110). In other words, the gasket mounting portion (112c) may be provided along the edge of the second door panel (112).

[0130] The gasket mounting portion (112c) may be provided on the outer side of the dike (112b). The gasket mounting portion (112c) may be connected to the dike (112b). The gasket mounting portion (112c) may be spaced rearward from the rear of the insulation panel (120). The gasket mounting portion (112c) may be part of the protrusion (P).

[0131] The second door panel (112) may include a second extension (112e). The second extension (112e) may be formed by extending outward from the gasket mounting portion (112c). Specifically, the second extension (112e) may be a part of the second door panel (112) extending from the gasket mounting portion (112c) to the edge of the second door panel (112). Additionally, the second extension (112e) may be a part of the protrusion (P).

[0132] The door cap (113) can be attached to the edge of the first door panel (111) and the edge of the second door panel (112). In other words, the door cap (113) can be attached to the first extension (111b) of the first door panel (111) and the second extension (112e) of the second door panel (112). Through this configuration, the door cap (113) can be spaced outward from the side of the insulation panel (120). The door cap (113) may be part of the protrusion (P).

[0133] That is, the first extension (111b) of the first door panel (111), the dike (112b), the gasket mounting portion (112c), and the second extension (112e) of the second door panel (112), and the door cap (113) may each be a part of the protrusion (P). In other words, the protrusion (P) may include the first extension (111b) of the first door panel (111), the dike (112b), the gasket mounting portion (112c), and the second extension (112e) of the second door panel (112), and the door cap (113).

[0134] Referring to FIG. 10, when the door (100) is closed, a storage room (20) may be formed inside the door (100) and the main body (10). At this time, cold air inside the storage room (20) may leak out of the storage room (20) through a gap formed between the door (100) and the front of the main body (10). Specifically, the gap may be formed between the protrusion (P) and the front of the main body (10).

[0135] A gasket (40) can be provided in the aforementioned gap. By providing the gasket (40) in the aforementioned gap, the storage room (20) can be sealed. That is, the gasket (40) can partition the inside of the storage room (20) from the outside of the storage room (20).

[0136] The refrigerator (1) may include components for insulating the storage room (20). For example, the main body (10) may include a main body insulation material (13) provided between the inner part (11) and the outer part (12), and the door (100) may include an insulation panel (120) provided inside the door frame (110).

[0137] At this time, since at least one part of the protrusion (P) is spaced rearward from the insulation panel (120), at least one part of the protrusion (P) can be provided between the main body insulation material (13) of the main body (10) and the insulation panel (120) of the door (100).

[0138] However, an insulating material such as a main body insulating material (13) or an insulating panel (120) may not be provided in the first hollow (S1) inside the protrusion (P). Therefore, heat exchange may occur between the inside of the storage room (20) and the outside of the storage room (20) through the first hollow (S1) inside the protrusion (P).

[0139] Specifically, the protrusion (P) may include a first part (P1) exposed inside the storage room (20) when the door (100) is closed and a second part (P2) exposed outside the storage room (20) when the door (100) is closed. The first part (P1) may have a relatively low temperature because it exchanges heat directly with the inside of the storage room (20), and the second part (P2) may have a relatively high temperature because it exchanges heat directly with the outside of the storage room (20).

[0140] Gas particles can be filled inside the first hollow (S1). The gas particles inside the first hollow (S1) can flow within the first hollow (S1). In particular, since the gas particles around the first part (P1) can have a lower temperature than the gas particles around the second part (P2), the gas particles inside the first hollow (S1) can flow due to thermal convection. As the gas particles inside the first hollow (S1) flow, the gas particles around the first part (P1) and the gas particles around the second part (P2) can be mixed with each other, and accordingly, indirect heat exchange can occur between the first part (P1) and the second part (P2).

[0141] Heat exchange occurring between the first part (P1) and the second part (P2) can correspond to heat exchange occurring between the inside of the storage room (20) and the outside of the storage room (20). Therefore, if a separate configuration is not provided to suppress the flow of gas particles inside the first hollow (S1), heat exchange can occur between the inside of the storage room (20) and the outside of the storage room (20) through the first hollow (S1) inside the protrusion (P).

[0142] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a partition member (200) may be disposed in the first hollow (S1) to partition the first hollow (S1). That is, the first hollow (S1) may be partitioned into a plurality of spaces by the partition member (200). Due to this configuration, the space in which gas particles inside the first hollow (S1) can flow may be formed relatively narrowly, and the flow of gas particles may be suppressed. Accordingly, heat exchange between the inside of the storage room (20) and the outside of the storage room (20) may be primarily restricted.

[0143] In particular, the partition member (200) can partition the first hollow (S1) into a first partition space (S11) and a second partition space (S12). The first partition space (S11) can be formed by the insulation panel (120), the partition member (200), and the first part (P1) of the protrusion (P). The second partition space (S12) can be formed by the insulation panel (120), the partition member (200), and the second part (P2) of the protrusion (P). That is, the first partition space (S11) can be surrounded by the first part (P1), and the second partition space (S12) can be surrounded by the second part (P2).

[0144] The partition member (200) can partition the space formed by the first part (P1) of the protrusion (P) exposed inside the storage room (20) and the space formed by the second part (P2) of the protrusion (P) exposed outside the storage room (20). Due to this configuration, it is possible to prevent gas particles around the first part (P1) and gas particles around the second part (P2) from mixing directly. In addition, the temperature difference between gas particles within each space can be reduced, thereby reducing the occurrence of gas flow due to thermal convection. That is, it is possible to secondarily limit heat exchange between the inside of the storage room (20) and the outside of the storage room (20).

[0145] Specifically, the partition member (200) can be positioned between the gasket mounting portion (112c) and the insulation panel (120). As described above, the gasket (40) can partition the interior of the storage room (20) and the exterior of the storage room (20), and can be mounted on the gasket mounting portion (112c). As the partition member (200) is positioned between the gasket mounting portion (112c) and the insulation panel (120), the first hollow (S1) can be partitioned into a first partition space (S11) and a second partition space (S12).

[0146] At this time, the first part (P1) of the protrusion (P) may be provided on one side of the gasket mounting part (112c), and the second part (P2) of the protrusion (P) may be provided on the other side opposite to the one side of the gasket mounting part (112c). For example, the first part (P1) may be provided on the inside of the gasket mounting part (112c), and the second part (P2) may be provided on the outside of the gasket mounting part (112c).

[0147] In the first part (P1), a dike (112b) of the second door panel (112) and a part of the gasket mounting portion (112c) may be provided. That is, the dike (112b) and a part of the gasket mounting portion (112c) together with the insulation panel (120) and the partition member (200) can form a first partition space (S11).

[0148] In the second part (P2), a first extension (111b) of the first door panel (111), another part of the gasket mounting part (112c) of the second door panel (112), a second extension (112e), and a door cap (113) may be provided. That is, the first extension (111b), the other part of the gasket mounting part (112c), the second extension (112e), and the door cap (113) may form a second partition space (S12) together with the insulation panel (120) and the partition member (200).

[0149] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 10, the partition member (200) may include a frame connecting portion (210). The frame connecting portion (210) may be provided to be connected to a door frame (110). By connecting the frame connecting portion (210) to the door frame (110), the partition member (200) may be connected to the door frame (110). The frame connecting portion (210) may be provided on the rear side of the partition member (200).

[0150] The frame coupling portion (210) may form a frame coupling groove (210a) provided on the inner side of the frame coupling portion (210). The frame coupling groove (210a) may be provided so that at least one part of the gasket mounting portion (112c) is inserted. By inserting at least one part of the gasket mounting portion (112c) into the frame coupling groove (210a), the frame coupling portion (210) can be coupled to the door frame (110).

[0151] A second hollow (S2) may be provided inside the partition member (200). Specifically, the partition member (200) may include an outer shell material (220) forming the front, rear, inner, and outer surfaces of the partition member (200), and the second hollow (S2) may be a space formed inside the outer shell material (220). Gas particles may be filled into the second hollow (S2).

[0152] Generally, since a gaseous material can have a lower thermal conductivity than a solid material, the thermal conductivity of the partition member (200) itself can be lowered by filling the second hollow (S2) of the partition member (200) with gas particles. Therefore, heat exchange between the inside of the storage room (20) and the outside of the storage room (20) can be more restricted.

[0153] The partition member (200) may include a separation layer (230). The separation layer (230) may be disposed in the second hollow (S2). In other words, the separation layer (230) may be disposed inside the outer shell material (220).

[0154] The separation layer (230) may be provided to partition the second hollow (S2). Specifically, the separation layer (230) may be provided to partition the second hollow (S2) into a third partition space (S21) and a fourth partition space (S22).

[0155] One end of the separation layer (230) may be provided on one side of the partition member (200), and the other end of the separation layer (230) may be provided on the other side opposite to the one side of the partition member (200). Specifically, one end of the separation layer (230) may be provided on the front side of the partition member (200), and the other end of the separation layer (230) may be provided on the rear side of the partition member (200). That is, the separation layer (230) may be extended in a roughly front-rear direction.

[0156] The direction in which the separation layer (230) partitions the second hollow (S2) may be the same as the direction in which the partitioning member (200) partitions the first hollow (S1). That is, the second hollow (S2) may be partitioned into a third partition space (S21) that is provided closer to the inside of the storage room (20) and a fourth partition space (S22) that is provided closer to the outside of the storage room (20). Due to this configuration, the space in which gas particles inside the second hollow (S2) can flow may be formed relatively narrowly, and the flow of gas particles may be suppressed. Accordingly, heat exchange inside the second hollow (S2) may be limited, and the thermal conductivity of the partitioning member (200) may be lowered. In addition, heat exchange between the inside of the storage room (20) and the outside of the storage room (20) may be further restricted.

[0157] The direction in which the third compartment space (S21) and the fourth compartment space (S22) are arranged may be the same as the direction in which the first compartment space (S11) and the second compartment space (S12) are arranged. Specifically, the first compartment space (S11), the third compartment space (S21), the fourth compartment space (S22), and the second compartment space (S12) may be arranged sequentially along one direction from inside the storage room (20) toward outside the storage room (20).

[0158] As described above, the partition member (200) may be positioned between the gasket mounting portion (112c) and the insulation panel (120). Additionally, the partition member (200) may have a width corresponding to the distance between the gasket mounting portion (112c) and the insulation panel (120) in the front-rear direction. Accordingly, the partition member (200) may be pressed by the gasket mounting portion (112c) and the insulation panel (120), and may be fixed between the gasket mounting portion (112c) and the insulation panel (120).

[0159] However, due to tolerances in the manufacturing process of the door (100), the width of the partition member (200) or the distance between the gasket mounting part (112c) and the insulation panel (120) in the front-rear direction may vary slightly. If the width of the partition member (200) becomes larger than the distance between the gasket mounting part (112c) and the insulation panel (120) in the front-rear direction, the partition member (200) may be damaged by strong pressure between the gasket mounting part (112c) and the insulation panel (120). That is, due to tolerances in the manufacturing process of the door (100), defects in the door (100) may occur.

[0160] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the partition member (200) may include a structure and configuration, etc., to correspond to the tolerance in the manufacturing process of the door (100). Through such configuration, defects in the door (100) caused by the tolerance in the manufacturing process of the door (100) can be prevented. Below, the structure and configuration of the partition member (200) to correspond to the tolerance in the manufacturing process of the door (100) will be examined in more detail.

[0161] First, the partition member (200) may include an elastic material. Specifically, the frame connecting part (210), outer covering material (220), and separation layer (230) of the partition member (200) may include an elastic material. For example, the partition member (200) may include PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or silicone, etc.

[0162] Since the partition member (200) may include an elastic material, even if the partition member (200) is subjected to strong pressure between the gasket mounting part (112c) and the insulation panel (120), it may only undergo elastic deformation and not be permanently damaged. Therefore, even if the width of the partition member (200) becomes larger than the distance between the gasket mounting part (112c) and the insulation panel (120) in the front-rear direction, the partition member (200) can be fixed between the gasket mounting part (112c) and the insulation panel (120) without damage through the elastic deformation of the partition member (200).

[0163] Additionally, the thickness of the outer layer (220) and the separation layer (230) of the partition member (200) may be relatively thin compared to the size of the second hollow (S2). For example, the thickness of the outer layer (220) and the separation layer (230) may be 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm. However, the thickness of the outer layer (220) and the separation layer (230) is not limited to the above range.

[0164] As described above, the partition member (200) may include an elastic material, and since the thickness of the outer layer (220) and the separation layer (230) may be relatively thin compared to the size of the second hollow (S2), the range in which the partition member (200) can be elastically deformed may be larger.

[0165] Additionally, the separation layer (230) of the partition member (200) may include inclined portions (231, 232). The inclined portions (231, 232) may be inclined toward the front or rear surface of the partition member (200). As the separation layer (230) includes inclined portions (231, 232), the range in which the partition member (200) can be elastically deformed may be increased.

[0166] The inclined sections (231, 232) may be provided in multiple numbers. For example, the inclined sections (231, 232) may include a first inclined section (231) and a second inclined section (232).

[0167] The first inclined portion (231) may extend from one side of the partition member (200). The first inclined portion (231) may be inclined with respect to one side of the partition member (200). The first inclined portion (231) may extend in a first direction (D1) from one side of the partition member (200) so as to be inclined with respect to one side of the partition member (200).

[0168] Specifically, the first inclined portion (231) may extend from the front of the partition member (200). The first inclined portion (231) may be inclined with respect to the front of the partition member (200). The first inclined portion (231) may be inclined with respect to the front of the partition member (200) by extending from the front of the partition member (200) toward the outer direction of the partition member (200).

[0169] The second inclined portion (232) may extend from the other side opposite to one side of the partition member (200). The second inclined portion (232) may be inclined with respect to the other side of the partition member (200). The second inclined portion (232) may extend from the other side of the partition member (200) in a second direction (D2) opposite to the first direction (D1) so as to be inclined with respect to the other side of the partition member (200). Accordingly, the second inclined portion (232) may be provided approximately parallel to the first inclined portion (231).

[0170] The second inclined portion (232) may extend from the rear of the partition member (200). The second inclined portion (232) may be inclined with respect to the rear of the partition member (200). The second inclined portion (232) may be inclined with respect to the rear of the partition member (200) by extending from the rear of the partition member (200) toward the inner direction of the partition member (200).

[0171] The separation layer (230) may include a connecting portion (233). The separation layer (230) may connect the first inclined portion (231) and the second inclined portion (232). The separation layer (230) may be provided parallel to one side of the partition member (200) or the other side of the partition member (200). Specifically, the separation layer (230) may be provided parallel to the front side of the partition member (200) or the rear side of the partition member (200).

[0172] As the separation layer (230) includes a first inclined portion (231), a second inclined portion (232), and a connecting portion (233), the width between one side of the partition member (200) where one end of the separation layer (230) is provided and the other side of the partition member (200) where the other end of the separation layer (230) is provided can be increased or decreased within a predetermined range. Specifically, the width between the front of the partition member (200) where one end of the separation layer (230) is provided and the rear of the partition member (200) where the other end of the separation layer (230) is provided can be increased or decreased within a predetermined range. Accordingly, the range in which the partition member (200) can be elastically deformed can be increased.

[0173] However, there is no special limitation on the number of inclined sections (231, 232) and connecting sections (233). For example, the separation layer may include a plurality of inclined sections arranged parallel to each other and a plurality of connecting sections for connecting two adjacent inclined sections.

[0174] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the partition member (200) may undergo elastic deformation as it includes an elastic material. Additionally, through the thin outer layer (220) and the separation layer (230), and the inclined portions (231, 232) of the separation layer (230), the range in which the partition member (200) can undergo elastic deformation may be increased. Due to this configuration, even if the partition member (200) is subjected to strong pressure between the gasket mounting portion (112c) and the insulation panel (120), the partition member (200) may not be damaged. That is, defects in the door (100) caused by tolerances in the manufacturing process of the door (100) can be prevented.

[0175] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a door frame, an insulating panel, and a partition member according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a door frame, an insulating panel, and a partition member according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a partition member according to one embodiment.

[0176] Referring to FIGS. 11 through 13, the partition member (200) may extend along the edge of the insulation panel (120). In other words, the partition member (200) may extend along the edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the partition member (200) may extend along the door cap (113).

[0177] The partition member (200) may include a first partition member (200a). The first partition member (200a) may be provided on the upper part of the partition member (200).

[0178] The first partition member (200a) may be provided along the upper edge of the insulation panel (120). In other words, the first partition member (200a) may extend along the upper edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the first partition member (200a) may extend along the first door cap (113a).

[0179] The partition member (200) may include a second partition member (200b). The second partition member (200b) may be provided at the bottom of the partition member (200).

[0180] The second partition member (200b) may be provided along the lower edge of the insulation panel (120). In other words, the second partition member (200b) may extend along the lower edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the second partition member (200b) may extend along the second door cap (113b).

[0181] The partition member (200) may include a third partition member (200c). The third partition member (200c) may be provided between one end of the first partition member (200a) and one end of the second partition member (200b). For example, the third partition member (200c) may be provided on the left side (+Y direction) of the partition member (200).

[0182] The third compartment member (200c) may be provided along the left edge (+Y direction) of the insulation panel (120). In other words, the third compartment member (200c) may extend along the left edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the third compartment member (200c) may extend along the third door cap (113c).

[0183] The partition member (200) may include a fourth partition member (200d). The fourth partition member (200d) may be provided between the other end of the first partition member (200a) and the other end of the second partition member (200b). For example, the fourth partition member (200d) may be provided on the right side (-Y direction) of the partition member (200).

[0184] The fourth compartment member (200d) may be provided along the right edge (-Y direction) of the insulation panel (120). In other words, the fourth compartment member (200d) may extend along the right edge of the door frame (110). In other words, the fourth compartment member (200d) may extend along the fourth door cap (113d).

[0185] The first partition member (200a), the second partition member (200b), the third partition member (200c), and the fourth partition member (200d) can be connected to each other. In other words, the first partition member (200a), the second partition member (200b), the third partition member (200c), and the fourth partition member (200d) can be formed integrally.

[0186] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a partition member according to one embodiment.

[0187] Hereinafter, a partition member (200') according to one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 14. In describing the partition member (200'), the same reference numerals are assigned to configurations that are substantially identical to those shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 13, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0188] The partition member (200') may include a first partition member (200a'), a second partition member (200b'), a third partition member (200c'), and a fourth partition member (200d').

[0189] A first partition member (200a') may be provided on the upper part of the partition member (200'). A second partition member (200b') may be provided on the lower part of the partition member (200'). A third partition member (200c') may be provided between one end of the first partition member (200a') and one end of the second partition member (200b'). A fourth partition member (200d') may be provided between the other end of the first partition member (200a') and the other end of the second partition member (200b').

[0190] The first partition member (200a'), the second partition member (200b'), the third partition member (200c'), and the fourth partition member (200d') can be provided to be separable from each other. Through this configuration, the assemblability of the door (100) can be further improved.

[0191] A refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment includes a main body (10) including a storage room (20) and a door (100) provided to open and close the storage room (20). The door (100) comprises a door frame (110) including a storage space, a door frame (110) including a protrusion (P) provided along the edge of the door frame (110) and having a first part (P1) exposed inside the storage room (20) when the door (100) is closed and a second part (P2) exposed outside the storage room (20) when the door (100) is closed; an insulating panel (120) that can be provided inside the door frame (110), wherein while the insulating panel (120) is provided inside the door frame (110), the insulating panel (120) and the protrusion (P) are surrounded by the protrusion (P) and the insulating panel (120) to form a hollow area (S1) including a flow space, and within the hollow area (S1), the first part surrounding the hollow area (S1) by the first part (P1) so as to narrow the flow space It includes a partition member (200) arranged to partition into a partition space (S11) and a second partition space (S12) surrounded by the second part (P2).

[0192] The above hollow region (S1) may be a first hollow region (S1). The above partition member (200) may include a second hollow region (S2).

[0193] The above partition member (200) may include a separation layer (230) provided to partition the second hollow region (S2) into a third partition space (S21) and a fourth partition space (S22).

[0194] The direction in which the separation layer (230) partitions the second hollow region (S2) may be the same direction as the direction in which the partitioning member (200) partitions the first hollow (S1).

[0195] The above separation layer (230) may include a first inclined portion (231) extending from the front of the partition member (200) and inclined with respect to the front of the partition member (200), a second inclined portion (232) extending from the rear of the partition member (200) and inclined with respect to the rear of the partition member (200), and a connecting portion (233) connecting the first inclined portion (231) and the second inclined portion (232).

[0196] The above protrusion (P) may be spaced apart from the side of the insulation panel (120) and the rear of the insulation panel (120).

[0197] The door frame (110) may include a first door panel (111) covering the front of the insulation panel (120), a second door panel (112) covering the rear of the insulation panel (120), and a door cap (113) that can be attached to the edge of the first door panel (111) and the edge of the second door panel (112) to cover the side of the insulation panel (120). The door cap (113) may be provided in the second portion (P2) and may be spaced apart from the side of the insulation panel (120) to form the second partition space (S12).

[0198] The refrigerator (1) may further include a basket (50) provided on the rear of the door (100). The second door panel (112) may include a contact portion (112a) that contacts the rear of the insulation panel (120) to cover the rear of the insulation panel (120), and a dike (112b) that protrudes rearward from the edge of the contact portion (112a) to support the basket (50). The dike (112b) may be provided in the first portion (P1).

[0199] The refrigerator (1) is provided to seal the space between the main body (10) and the door (100) when the door (100) is closed, and may further include a gasket (40) that partitions the interior of the storage room (20) and the exterior of the storage room (20). The door frame (110) may further include a gasket mounting part (112c) that forms a mounting groove (112d) into which a part of the gasket (40) is inserted. The partitioning member (200) may be provided between the gasket mounting part (112c) and the insulation panel (120).

[0200] The first part (P1) may be provided on one side of the gasket mounting part (112c). The second part (P2) may be provided on the other side of the gasket mounting part (112c) opposite to the one side of the gasket mounting part (112c).

[0201] The above partition member (200) may include a frame coupling part (210) provided to be coupled with the door frame (110), and may include a frame coupling part (210) that forms a coupling groove (210a) into which at least one part of the gasket mounting part (112c) is inserted.

[0202] The above partition member (200) can be extended along the edge of the insulation panel (120).

[0203] The above partition member (200) may include a first partition member (200a) extending along the upper edge of the insulation panel (120), a second partition member (200b) extending along the lower edge of the insulation panel (120), a third partition member (200c) provided between one end of the first partition member (200a) and one end of the second partition member (200b), and a fourth partition member (200d) provided between the other end of the first partition member (200a) and the other end of the second partition member (200b).

[0204] The first partition member (200a), the second partition member (200b), the third partition member (200c), and the fourth partition member (200d) can be arranged to be separable from each other.

[0205] The above partition member (200) may include an elastic material.

[0206] A refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment includes a main body (10) having a storage room (20) provided inside, and a door (100) provided to open and close the storage room (20). The door (100) includes an insulating panel (120), a door frame (110) in which the insulating panel (120) is disposed inside, and a door frame (110) including a protrusion (P) provided along the edge of the door frame (110), and a partition member (200) disposed in the first hollow (S1) to partition the first hollow (S1) surrounded by the protrusion (P) and the insulating panel (120) into a first partition space (S11) and a second partition space (S12). A second hollow (S2) is provided inside the partition member (200).

[0207] The above partition member (200) may include a separation layer (230) provided to partition the second hollow (S2) into a third partition space (S21) and a fourth partition space (S22).

[0208] One end of the separation layer (230) may be provided on one side of the partition member (200). The other end of the separation layer (230) may be provided on the other side opposite to the one side of the partition member (200).

[0209] The above separation layer (230) may include a first inclined portion (231) extending in a first direction from one side of the partition member (200) so as to be inclined with respect to one side of the partition member (200), and a second inclined portion (232) extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction from the other side of the partition member (200) so as to be inclined with respect to the other side of the partition member (200).

[0210] The above separation layer (230) may further include a connecting portion (233) that connects the first inclined portion (231) and the second inclined portion (232) and is provided parallel to one side of the partition member (200) or the other side of the partition member (200).

[0211] According to the concept of the present disclosure, an insulating panel may be provided inside the door frame. Since the process of installing the insulating panel inside the door frame is simpler than the process of foaming and curing a foaming agent inside the door frame, the door assembly process can be relatively simplified.

[0212] According to the concept of the present disclosure, an insulation panel and a door frame may form a hollow along the edge of the insulation panel, and a partition member may be disposed in the hollow to partition the hollow. With this configuration, the flow of gas particles within the hollow can be suppressed, and heat exchange between the inside and outside of the storage room can be limited. Accordingly, the insulation efficiency of the storage room can be relatively increased.

[0213] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims.

Claims

1. A main body including a storage chamber; and It includes a door provided to open and close the storage room, The above door is, A door frame comprising a storage space, the door frame comprising a protrusion provided along the edge of the door frame and having a first portion exposed inside the storage room when the door is closed and a second portion exposed outside the storage room when the door is closed; An insulating panel that can be provided inside the door frame, wherein, while the insulating panel is provided inside the door frame, the insulating panel and the protrusion are surrounded by the protrusion and the insulating panel, and the insulating panel forms a hollow region including a fluid space; and A refrigerator comprising a partition member provided to divide the hollow region into a first partition space enclosed by the first part and a second partition space enclosed by the second part, so that the flow space within the hollow region is narrowed.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above hollow region is a first hollow region, and The above partition member is a refrigerator including a second hollow region.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above-mentioned partition member is a refrigerator comprising a separating layer arranged to partition the second hollow region into a third partition space and a fourth partition space.

4. In Paragraph 3, A refrigerator in which the direction in which the separation layer partitions the second hollow region is the same direction as the direction in which the partitioning member partitions the first hollow region.

5. In Paragraph 3, The above separation layer is, A first inclined portion extending from the front of the above-mentioned partition member and inclined with respect to the front of the above-mentioned partition member; A second inclined portion extending from the rear surface of the above-mentioned partition member and inclined with respect to the rear surface of the above-mentioned partition member; and A refrigerator comprising a connecting part connecting the first inclined part and the second inclined part.

6. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned protrusion is a refrigerator spaced apart from the side of the insulation panel and the rear of the insulation panel.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above door frame is, A first door panel covering the front of the insulation panel; A second door panel covering the rear of the insulation panel; and It includes a door cap that can be attached to the edge of the first door panel and the edge of the second door panel to cover the side of the insulation panel, The above door cap is provided in the second part and is spaced apart from the side of the insulation panel to form the second compartment space.

8. In Paragraph 7, It further includes a door basket provided on the rear of the above door, and The above second door panel is, A contact portion that contacts the rear surface of the insulation panel to cover the rear surface of the insulation panel; and It includes a dike protruding rearward from the edge of the contact portion to support the door basket, The above dike is a refrigerator provided in the above first part.

9. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a gasket that is provided to seal the space between the main body and the door when the door is closed, and partitions the interior of the storage room and the exterior of the storage room. The above door frame is, It further includes a gasket mounting portion that forms a mounting groove into which a portion of the above gasket is inserted, and The above partition member is a refrigerator provided between the gasket mounting part and the insulation panel.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above first part is provided on one side of the gasket mounting part, and The above second part is a refrigerator provided on the other side of the gasket mounting part opposite to one side of the gasket mounting part.

11. In Paragraph 9, The above partition member is, A refrigerator comprising a frame coupling portion provided to be coupled to the door frame, the frame coupling portion having a coupling groove formed so that at least one part of the gasket mounting portion is inserted therein.

12. In Paragraph 1, The above partition member is a refrigerator that extends along the edge of the insulation panel.

13. In Paragraph 12, The above partition member is, A first partition member extending along the upper edge of the insulation panel; A second partition member extending along the lower edge of the insulation panel; A third partition member provided between one end of the first partition member and one end of the second partition member; and A refrigerator comprising a fourth compartment member provided between the other end of the first compartment member and the other end of the second compartment member.

14. In Paragraph 13, A refrigerator in which the first compartment member, the second compartment member, the third compartment member, and the fourth compartment member are separated from each other.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above partition member is a refrigerator comprising an elastic material.

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