Refrigerator and manufacturing method of the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing refrigerators face challenges in easily mounting a display unit with a simple structure and low manufacturing cost while maintaining an aesthetic appearance and allowing for easy access for maintenance.
Innovation Solution
The display unit is mounted on the inner side of the door or body, allowing it to be inserted after insulating material filling is complete, and can be slid out for access, simplifying assembly and reducing costs while maintaining an aesthetic design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display unit is mounted on the front panel, then it is easily accessible, but it deteriorates the aesthetic appearance of the front panel
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit is extracted from the front panel and relocated to the inner side of the door or body. This allows the front panel to maintain its aesthetic appearance while the display unit remains accessible through the opened door or removable panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The display unit is moved from a two-dimensional front panel surface to a three-dimensional space on the inner side of the door or body. This dimensional transition resolves the conflict between aesthetic appearance and accessibility.
2Ease of manufacture
If the display unit is mounted before filling insulating material, then assembly is simpler, but manufacturing cost increases and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating material is filled in advance before mounting the display unit. This preliminary action simplifies the overall assembly process by eliminating the need for complex integration of the display unit with insulating material during assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly process is segmented into distinct stages: first filling insulating material, then mounting the display unit separately. This segmentation reduces assembly complexity by avoiding simultaneous integration of multiple components.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the display unit is permanently fixed, then structural stability is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit mounting transitions from a static permanent fixation to a dynamic removable configuration. The display unit can be slid out or removed while maintaining structural stability during normal operation, enabling easy repair and maintenance.
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AI summary
The present embodiment provides a refrigerator. The refrigerator according to the present embodiment includes a panel member forming at least a portion of the exterior of the refrigerator, an inner case of which at least portion is spaced from the panel, a display case provided at one side of the panel member, insulating material filled in space between the panel member and the inner case, and a display unit mounted on the display case after the filling of the insulating material is completed.